2022 Alpina XD3 price and features: BMW X3-based SUV re-engages performance-diesel wars with Audi SQ5 TDI following facelift

Alpina Australia has released pricing and specification details for the facelifted version of the diesel-powered XD3, with first deliveries of the mid-size performance SUV expected late this year.

Now priced from $119,900 plus on-road costs, the XD3 has become $5000 more expensive, although buyers are compensated for the extra spend with all the improvements the BMW X3 xDrive30d ($94,900) it’s based upon received upon its recent facelift.

These include redesigned front and rear fascias (with Alpina branding), and a new 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which are powered by BMW’s iDrive7 multimedia system.

Read More About BMW Alpina XD3

2022 BMW X3 and X4 price and features: Plug-in hybrid coming to take on Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Volvo XC60 Alpina vs M: Which recipe for ultimate BMW performance is best? Alpina news and reviews

The XD3 stands out from the X3 xDrive30d crowd, though, with its Alpina-tuned variable-ratio steering and adaptive suspension (with a Comfort+ setting), and 20-inch Classic alloy wheels (22-inch forged items are optional).

Inside, the XD3 separates itself with a Lavalina leather-trimmed steering wheel with blue/green stitching and heating, Piano Black trim, an Alpina build plate and branded floor mats and scuff plates.

The XD3 retains its 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel inline six-cylinder engine.

The Audi SQ5 TDI-rivalling XD3 retains its 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel inline six-cylinder engine, which produces 261kW of power from 4000-4200rpm and 730Nm of torque from 1750-2750rpm, for a zero-to-100km/h sprint time of 4.9 seconds.

A 48V mild-hybrid system is also fitted, with it providing up to 8kW of electric boost as well as extended idle-stop functionality, which helps limited fuel consumption on the combined-cycle test (WLTP) to 6.8L/100km, while carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are 180g/km.

A specifically tuned eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission (with steering wheel-mounted shift buttons or paddle-shifters) works in tandem with a rear-biased version of BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system and a limited-slip differential.

Other standard equipment includes adaptive LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, Apple CarPlay support, digital radio, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a head-up display, heated front sports seats and dual-zone climate control.

Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking (with intersection assist), lane-keep and steering assist (with emergency functionality), adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert and surround-view cameras, among others.

As with all Alpina models, the XD3 comes with a three-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, including roadside assistance. Capped-price servicing is also available.