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BMW M Driving Experience Adds Off‑Road Course with Local Hero X3

Published 13 Sept 2026

BMW M Driving Experience Adds Off‑Road Course with Local Hero X3

BMW South Africa has expanded its M Driving Experience portfolio with a new off‑road course featuring the locally built BMW X3. Hosted at BMW xDrive Park in Midrand, the half‑day programme is designed to build driver confidence and showcase the X3’s versatility. Participants tackle steep climbs, descents, cross‑axle articulation, side slopes, water crossings, and skid‑control exercises, all under the supervision of accredited BMW instructors. The course highlights the X3’s xDrive intelligent all‑wheel drive, Dynamic Stability Control, and Hill Descent Control, proving its ability to handle demanding terrain. Priced at R4,950 per person, each session accommodates 10 participants and concludes with a certificate of completion. This new offering joins BMW’s Advanced Safety, M Advanced, and M Drift courses, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to driver skill and safety. Read more