New BMW X3 World Premiere. Blows away first generation X3
07-14-10, 04:55 PM
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New BMW X3 World Premiere. Blows away first generation X3
BMW X3 World Premiere:
INFO:
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408177
Pretty stunning compared to the first gen X3. And a 0-60 in 5.4 is pretty impressive for an SUV
The lights is the one thing I think can use some improvement, but overall it's a great looking SUV.
INFO:
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408177
Pretty stunning compared to the first gen X3. And a 0-60 in 5.4 is pretty impressive for an SUV
The lights is the one thing I think can use some improvement, but overall it's a great looking SUV.
07-14-10, 06:10 PM
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Looks pretty nice. A few things:
All these comments about 1st gen vs 2nd gen X3...I would hope the new car is better than the old so I am not sure why they are hyping it up like that is some huge accomplishment. Second, I would rather have a Toyota Matrix than a first gen X3 so those comparisons aren't really saying much.
Audi called, they want their dashboard back.
All in all it looks nice, but like most Bimmers lately, is a little bland IMO. Visually, I wouldn't be surprised if you told me this was a refresh instead of an all-new design. It is very similar but subtly different.
All these comments about 1st gen vs 2nd gen X3...I would hope the new car is better than the old so I am not sure why they are hyping it up like that is some huge accomplishment. Second, I would rather have a Toyota Matrix than a first gen X3 so those comparisons aren't really saying much.
Audi called, they want their dashboard back.
All in all it looks nice, but like most Bimmers lately, is a little bland IMO. Visually, I wouldn't be surprised if you told me this was a refresh instead of an all-new design. It is very similar but subtly different.
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GENERAL:
To be produced in Spartanburg, South Carolina BMW plant
Expected to arrive in US BMW dealers by end of 2010
Compared to first generation X3: 0.5 inches (12mm) taller, 3.36 inches (83mm) longer, 1.1 inches (28mm) wider, 0.5 inch (12mm) more ground clearance. Wheelbase is 0.6 inches (15mm) longer - at 110.6 inches (2810mm).
INTERIOR & TECHNOLOGY:
Fourth generation iDrive / navigation
8.8 inch. high-resolution trans-reflective screen
BMW ConnectedDrive with Internet Access, HUD, Reverse Camera (incl. Top View)
Increased elbow and legroom from first generation X3.
Measured cargo volume between 19 and 56.6 cu.ft. (550 and 1,600 liters)
Fold down rear seats (60:40 split ratio)
ENGINES:
xDrive28i
3.0L inline 6-cylinder (N52 motor)
Magnesium/aluminum construction, valvetronic variable valve lift / double VANOS
240hp @ 6600rpm
230 lb-ft torque between 2600-3000rpm
0-60mph in 6.7 secs (preliminary quote)
Auto Start Stop Function
xDrive35i
3.0L inline 6-cylinder (N55 motor), direct injection, twin scroll turbo and valvetronic
300hp @ 5800rpm
300 lb-ft torque between 1200-5000rpm
7000rpm redline
0-60mph in 5.5 secs (preliminary quote)
150mph Top Speed (with optional sport package)
Auto Start Stop Function
TRANSMISSION:
8-speed automatic transmission
Taller cruising gears to increase fuel efficiency
SUSPENSION / xDrive:
Third generation xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive
Integrated Chassis Management system
Normal torque split is 40% front / 60% rear
Torque transmitted to the front wheels is controlled by a multi-disc clutch that can be fully open (100% to the rear), fully engaged or at any level of partial engagement in between.
Double-joint spring-strut suspension at front / multi-link rear suspension
Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering
Optional Electronic Damping Control (EDC) adjusts shock absorbers to varying firmness levels
Optional Driving Dynamics Control (DDC) selector (incl. with EDC) allows three drive settings - Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus
To be produced in Spartanburg, South Carolina BMW plant
Expected to arrive in US BMW dealers by end of 2010
Compared to first generation X3: 0.5 inches (12mm) taller, 3.36 inches (83mm) longer, 1.1 inches (28mm) wider, 0.5 inch (12mm) more ground clearance. Wheelbase is 0.6 inches (15mm) longer - at 110.6 inches (2810mm).
INTERIOR & TECHNOLOGY:
Fourth generation iDrive / navigation
8.8 inch. high-resolution trans-reflective screen
BMW ConnectedDrive with Internet Access, HUD, Reverse Camera (incl. Top View)
Increased elbow and legroom from first generation X3.
Measured cargo volume between 19 and 56.6 cu.ft. (550 and 1,600 liters)
Fold down rear seats (60:40 split ratio)
ENGINES:
xDrive28i
3.0L inline 6-cylinder (N52 motor)
Magnesium/aluminum construction, valvetronic variable valve lift / double VANOS
240hp @ 6600rpm
230 lb-ft torque between 2600-3000rpm
0-60mph in 6.7 secs (preliminary quote)
Auto Start Stop Function
xDrive35i
3.0L inline 6-cylinder (N55 motor), direct injection, twin scroll turbo and valvetronic
300hp @ 5800rpm
300 lb-ft torque between 1200-5000rpm
7000rpm redline
0-60mph in 5.5 secs (preliminary quote)
150mph Top Speed (with optional sport package)
Auto Start Stop Function
TRANSMISSION:
8-speed automatic transmission
Taller cruising gears to increase fuel efficiency
SUSPENSION / xDrive:
Third generation xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive
Integrated Chassis Management system
Normal torque split is 40% front / 60% rear
Torque transmitted to the front wheels is controlled by a multi-disc clutch that can be fully open (100% to the rear), fully engaged or at any level of partial engagement in between.
Double-joint spring-strut suspension at front / multi-link rear suspension
Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering
Optional Electronic Damping Control (EDC) adjusts shock absorbers to varying firmness levels
Optional Driving Dynamics Control (DDC) selector (incl. with EDC) allows three drive settings - Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus
07-14-10, 08:12 PM
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first gen didnt appeal to me too much, and this gen x3, though it seems to be slightly larger (following the footsteps of the bigger sibling x5), still doesnt look right IMO. the rear tails look like an upside down version of the new 3 series. and the location of the foglights seems out of place. but the interior is pretty loaded with luxury and some good amenities.