BMW X3

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Overview

Since 2003, the German automaker BMW has marketed a crossover called the BMW X3 that has received a lot of good feedback worldwide. It has been created through the BMW 3 Series platform, and is now in its second generation. BMW targets to market this crossover as a Sports Activity Vehicle, which is the company's exclusive description for its X-line of vehicles. The first group of X3s was designed by BMW in union with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria, who also created all X3s under an agreement to BMW. BMW produces the second generation X3 at their Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, United States and sold to different countries including India.

BMW X3 Exterior

BMW X3’s exterior designer, Erik Goplen has aimed to create all the new BMW X3 in a dramatic vibrancy of light and shade to emphasize its form and to define its surface with new boldness. It also comes with body-color front and rear bumpers. Both the driver and passenger can enjoy 3rd row windows plus day time running lights and power door mirrors. BMW X3 also comes with fog lights, headlights made of halogen with projector beam lenses, luxury trim that comes in alloy & leather on shifter. The rear side windows on driver side and passenger’s side come with a defroster in case of cold weather. It also comes with a roof spoiler, tinted glass, and windshield wipers with intermittent wiper.

BMW X3 Interior

BMW X3 is created with much spaciousness which can be proven upon entering the vehicle itself. It is a result of your seating position and the ample room to move that anyone enjoy when riding a BMW X3. There is enough leg room, shoulder room and head room. The lines of the body can draw anyone’s attention even from a distance. It has vertical lines that run cross the body that is directly focused to the driver’s cabin space. Every detail is accurately crafted in resources of exceptional quality and thoughtfully selected colors. Together, they create a clear statement that anyone can sit and ride in comfort with a BMW X3. When it comes to luggage space, BMW X3 proves its functionality as people can take what they want and not just what they need.

There is more than enough room to accommodate luggage. Anyone can pack a cooler with chilled food and drinks and connect it to the 12-volt power outlet in the boot to keep them ice-cold. More space can also be created by fold the 40/20/40 back seat. The luggage space can be expanded from 485 litres to up to 1600 litres so people can bring more bags during escapades. The inner dimensions of BMW X3 are as follows: front headroom 40.7 inches, rear headroom 39.1 inches, front leg room 39.9 inches, rear leg room 36.8 inches, front shoulder room 57.3 inches and rear shoulder room of 56.0 inches. Other inclusions in the BMW X3 interior are the diversity antenna and anti-theft protection which includes an interior monitoring and anti-lift. It also comes with a cigar and an ashtray in the front for smokers plus an audio system with AM/FM radio, a CD player that reads MP3 format and a digital radio. The cargo area comes with a cover and rear parcel shelf that is illuminated by cargo area lights. The cargo capacity for all seats in place 27.6 cubic feet.

Once can easily detect the things through the trip computer which tells the average speed, average fuel economy and range for remaining fuel during travel. Front cup holders, outside air temperature indicator are also installed for more comfort. For more comfort, it also comes with memorized adjustment for the doors and mirrors and remote power locks. The vehicle speed is proportional to power steering that has been leather-trimmed for smoother driving. Both the driver and passengers can enjoy the ride with twelve speakers and a vanity mirror plus a ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation that comes with an active carbon filter. It is also equipped with voice activating system for phones and a tachometer.

Safety Features

Just like any BMW model, the BMW X3 is packed with lots of safety features. It comes with an intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag which can be switched on and off. The driver seat has a bucket with four 8-way power, memorized height and memorized tilt, while the front passenger seat comes with a bucket with four 8-way power, power height and power tilt. Front seat belts have been with pre-tensioners for the driver and passenger to keep them in optimum position during a car crash. The vehicle comes with a headlight control with dusk sensor plus two active height-adjustable front head restraints, and three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints for added safety. The vehicle is also equipped with indicators for heated washer and low tire pressure to prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle in case of sudden braking and drifting. Each BMW X3 comes with smart card or a smart key to prevent vehicle intrusions unless the original card or key is used.

Engine of BMW X3

BMW X3 is available with 2 engine options: 1995cc, 4 Cylinders diesel and 2993cc, 6 Cylinders diesel. The 1995cc, 4 Cylinders diesel engine generates maximum power of 184 bhp with maximum torque of 380 nm. The 1995cc, 4 Cylinders diesel engine develops maximum power of 258 bhp with maximum torque of 560 nm.

Variants of BMW X3

BMW X3 is available in two variants: X3 sDrive 20d and X3 sDrive 30d.