The New 2011 BMW X3

The all-new BMW X3 – due to arrive in dealerships by the end of 2010

Model highlights – the all-new 2011 BMW X3 has been finessed beyond imagination.  Introducing a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, an 8.8″ LCD screen and hard-drive based navigation system.  The nav system’s maps show detailed 3D maps of some urban areas.  These are just a few, but not all, of the exciting new additions to this BMW.

Detailed list of the 2011 X3’s new features:
•  Second generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle with significantly increased space, optimised functionality and enhanced driving comfort.
•  Strengthening of leading position in terms of agility and efficiency through new engines, eight-speed automatic transmission, innovative suspension technology and BMW EfficientDynamics.
•  Two engine variants at time of market launch: BMW X3 xDrive20d with four-cylinder diesel engine (135 kW/184 bhp) and BMW X3 xDrive35i with straight six-cylinder petrol engine (225 kW/306 bhp).
•  Auto Start Stop function featured for the first time in conjunction with six-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.
•  Four-wheel drive technology BMW xDrive harmonised for optimised driving dynamics featured as standard, Performance Control optional.
•  Newly conceived suspension technology, electric power steering featured for the first time in a BMW X model, variable sports steering optional.
•  First BMW X model with optional Damper Control and Dynamic Drive Control.
•  Highest degree of interior variability thanks to folding and 40 : 20 : 40-split rear seat backrests, maximum luggage compartment volume: 1,600 litres.
•  Range of BMW ConnectedDrive options unique in the segment: Head-up Display, Internet access, reversing camera with Top View.

Engine variants
BMW X3 xDrive20d: Straight four-cylinder diesel engine with aluminium crankcase, turbocharger and Common Rail direct injection, displacement: 1,995 cc, power output: 135 kW/184 bhp at 4,000 rpm, max. torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2,750 rpm, acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.5 seconds, top speed: 210 km/h, average fuel consumption according to EU: 5.6 litres/100 km, CO2 emission according to EU: 149 g/km, exhaust emission standard: EU5.

BMW X3 xDrive35i: Straight six-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo, direct injection and VALVETRONIC, displacement: 2,979 cc, power output: 225 kW/306 bhp at 5,800 rpm, max. torque: 400 Nm at 1,300 rpm, acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 5.7 seconds, top speed: 245 km/h, average fuel consumption according to EU: 8.8 litres/100 km, CO2 emission according to EU: 204 g/km, exhaust emission standard: EU5.

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