| Battery & Range | - Internal combustion petrol SUV, no traction battery range
| - Not applicable; this is a petrol pickup, not an EV (Ford Nepal).
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 2.0‑litre turbo‑petrol engine, AWD xDrive
- 8‑speed Steptronic Sport automatic gearbox
| - 3.0L petrol V6, 4WD, 10-speed automatic (Ford Nepal).
- 392 bhp and 583 Nm reported for Nepal market (Nepaldrives.com).
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Not disclosed officially for Nepal‑spec X3 (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase: 3220 mm (Nepaldrives.com).
- Ground clearance: 272 mm (Nepaldrives.com).
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| Dimensions | - Exterior dimensions for Electric X3 not listed (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Battery‑related weight differences not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Length: 5360 mm (Nepaldrives.com).
- Width: 2028 mm (Nepaldrives.com).
- Height: 1926 mm (Nepaldrives.com).
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| Cargo | - Boot volume, seat‑folding figures not disclosed officially
| - Pickup bed; cargo volume not officially disclosed (Ford Nepal, 2026).
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| Comfort & Interior | - Positioned as luxury mid‑size SUV in Nepal
- Likely leather seats, premium trim in Luxury Line
| - 10-speed automatic with off-road-focused cabin features reported in Nepal coverage (Nepaldrives.com).
- Interior trim details not officially itemized on the Nepal page (Ford Nepal, 2026).
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Described as feature‑rich BMW X3; exact Nepal equipment not listed
- Advanced infotainment expected; specific screen size not disclosed
| - Infotainment specifics not listed on the Nepal page (Ford Nepal, 2026).
- Reported smart infotainment and multi-function screen in Nepali coverage (merogaadi.com).
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| Safety | - BMW X3 known for strong safety globally; Nepal spec not itemized
- Airbags, ABS, stability control virtually certain but not listed
| - Safety equipment not fully itemized on the Nepal page (Ford Nepal, 2026).
- Tyre pressure monitoring system mentioned in Nepali coverage (merogaadi.com).
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| Design & Exterior | - Luxury Line trim with BMW X3 SAV styling
- Premium exterior, signature kidney grille, LED lighting expected
| - Available in eight colours per Nepaldrives coverage (Nepaldrives.com).
- Raptor-specific off-road styling and 33-inch BFGoodrich tyres reported in Nepali coverage (merogaadi.com).
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| Sales & Imports | - Part of BMW X3 range priced from NPR 2.60 Cr upwards
- Imported and sold by Laxmi Premium Motors as official BMW Nepal
| - Launched in Nepal; price reported as Rs 2.50 crore on Ford Nepal (Ford Nepal).
- Nepali press reported launch price Rs 21.5 million at introduction (Rising Nepal Daily).
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Petrol X3 positioned at Rs 2.60 Cr on‑road
- High cost but offers BMW brand, luxury and AWD
| - Premium niche performance pickup; expensive versus mainstream Ranger trims (Ford Nepal).
- Best suited to buyers prioritizing off-road capability over value (inference from price and positioning).
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| Pros | - Refined turbo‑petrol engine with BMW dynamics
- Luxury Line trim offers premium features and comfort
- AWD xDrive capability for varied Nepali road conditions
| - Strong V6 petrol performance (Ford Nepal media coverage).
- High ground clearance for off-road use (Nepaldrives.com).
- Factory Raptor hardware and styling (merogaadi.com).
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| Cons | - No official detailed spec sheet found for Nepal
- High fuel cost versus EV iX3 option
- Very high purchase price relative to local alternatives
| - Very high purchase price in Nepal (Ford Nepal).
- Fuel economy and running costs are not officially disclosed for Nepal (Ford Nepal, 2026).
- Cargo and feature detail disclosure is limited on the Nepal page (Ford Nepal, 2026).
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