BMW added two new X3 special edition for the 2009 MY: the Editions Lifestyle and Exclusive. Starting autumn 2008 the BMW X3 will be available with no less than six different engines ranging from 150 hp all the way to 286 hp.
The 2.0-litre gasoline entry-level model will now be designated “BMW X3 xDrive20i”, and the most powerful diesel model driven by BMW’s 3.0-litre straight-six with Variable Twin Turbo will now bear the name “BMW X3 xDrive35d”.
The Edition Lifestyle highlights in particular the modern flair and sporting agility of the BMW X3. The vehicle comes with a wide range of paintwork colours made up of new Space Grey metallic and eight further colours. Additional highlights accentuating the impressive look of the Lifestyle model are 18-inch light-alloy rims in double-spoke design on the BMW X3 xDrive35d and, respectively, 17-inch V-spoke wheels on all other model variants.
The Edition Exclusive combines the sophisticated features so typical of the BMW X3 with particularly stylish flair and appearance. Outside, the new colour Mineral Green metallic exclusive to this Edition bears out these qualities in truly ideal style, with an alternative choice of no less than nine other paintwork colours.
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BMW will unveil the next generation X3 in 2010. It will compete with the Audi Q5 and the future Mercedes GLK.
To be built on the same 3-Series platform like the current model (but stretched and widened to help differentiate it from the 3-series wagon), the 2010 X3 will get an all-new exterior and new engines under the hood.
Under the hood we will see the same engine range with just a few exceptions. It is expected that the 2.5i version to be dropped just because 160 hp won’t be enough for a future SUV (we have to consider that the Infiniti EX has an output of 290 hp and the GLK starting from 228 hp). Instead BMW will add the powerful twin-turbo 3.0 liter engine used in the 335i.
BMW will unveil the next generation X3 in 2010 with sales to begin in 2011. It will be built on the same 3-Series platform like the current model, but it will get a new exterior inspired by the CS Concept.
The 2011 X3 will grow in length compared to the current model and it will feature higher quality materials in the interior. Also for the first time BMW will offer a hybrid version of its succesfful model.
BMw will offer six different versions: X3 2.0d, 177 hp; X3 2.0sd, 204 hp; X3 3.0d, 245 hp; X3 3.0sd, 299 hp; X3 2.5i, 231 hp; X3 3.0si, 306 hp.
The German magazine AutoBild also reports that the X1 will make its world debut in 2009. Like the future X3 it will be offered with a choice of gas, diesel and hybrid engines.
2011 BMW X3 Preview
Euro NCAP today releases the results for the Suzuki Splash, Daihatsu Terios, Renault Kangoo, Citroën C5 and the BMW X3.
Of these results, only the Citroën C5 received five stars in adult occupant protection. Unlike the previous C5, the seat belt reminder system does not meet Euro NCAP’s requirements for the front passenger seat. With the ground-breaking technology for pedestrian protection that Citroen introduced with the C6, it was disappointing to see that the C5 only received two stars.
BMW X3 received only four starts in adult occupant protection, four starts in child protection and one star in pedestrian protection.
Very poor results were received by the pick-ups: Isuzu D-MAX/Rodeo with one star and a half, Nissan Navara half star; only Mitsubishi L200 received four stars.
As a successful race driver and team manager on the international stage, Herbert
Hartge applies motor sports technology know-how into each of his BMW-based vehicles. The reason a racy all-wheel-drive vehicle is now fully suitable for hunting on even the most challenging terrain situations, lies not only in the fact that he’s able to fall back on a wealth of gathered rallye sport experience: Herbert is truly an avid and passionate hunter
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BMW will launch the next generation X3 in 2010.
BMW will move the production of its X3 SUV from Austria to South Carolina, USA. Next to its standard competitors, like Touareg, the 2010 X3 will get a new competitor starting 2009 when
Mercedes will launch the GLK, but also the all new Infiniti E
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BMW of North America today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2008 BMW X3 and X5 the top rating of "Good" in each of its series of crash tests, earning both vehicles the Institute’s coveted TOP SAFETY PICK Award.
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With a clear plus of fun driving and economy, the BMW X3 is on top position as the world-wide most successful Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV). For 2008, the X3 gets a new four-cylinder diesel engine and reduces CO2 emission. Also a six-speed automatic transmission was added as an option for the X3 2.0d.
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Spartanburg, South Carolina will be the next plant to built BMW X3.First launched in January 2004 and refreshed in September of last year,the BMW x3 is assembled in Austria by Magna Steyr, a unit of Canadian car parts giant Magna International.
BMW currently builds Z4 roadsters and X5 SUVs in Spartanburg.The place were now the Z4 roadsters and X5 SUVs are mate will be shared by the X3 with the all new coupe-shaped SUV crossover that some in the motor press have dubbed the X6.
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