04
December
2012
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13:33
Europe/Amsterdam

The New BMW X3.

Summary
The new BMW X3 is the successor to a top seller and will add a new dimension to the pleasure of driving a Sports Activity Vehicle of this class when it goes on sale in South Africa late 2010. More significantly than ever, it establishes benchmarks in agility and efficiency, whilst at the same time features noticeably increased driving comfort.

The design of the new BMW X3 combines the typical BMW X character with a dynamically stretched silhouette. Thanks to a generous amount of space and a high degree of variability in the interior, it is possible to adapt travel comfort as well as transportation capacities to suit each personal requirement.

BMW xDrive four wheel drive technology not only optimises traction, but has also been specifically harmonised to ensure enhanced driving dynamics. The new BMW X3 offers state-of-the-art qualities with uncompromising diversity, combining both driving pleasure and efficiency with comfort and functionality, durability and elegance.

The new BMW X3 offers a choice of two ultra-modern power units at the launch. The four cylinder xDrive20d develops a maximum power output of 135 kW, exceeding that of its predecessor by 5 kW.  At the same time, average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by 14 percent to 5.6 litres/100 km. The new BMW X3 xDrive35i is powered by a 225 kW straight six-cylinder petrol engine.

The design:

Urban elegance, dynamically flowing lines and the characteristic features of a BMW X model.

The body design of the new BMW X3 conveys urban elegance, durability and agility. The combination of a flat front end and a high rear end produces, when viewed from the side, a dynamically formed wedge shape, indicating the vehicle’s sporting characteristics. Convex and concave surfaces are accentuated with distinctively structured lines, giving the car body the appearance of a meticulously modelled sculpture.

The BMW X-specific black bordering on the lower edge of the car body of the new BMW X3 has an exceptionally discreet design.

Press Contact: Edward Makwana
Tel: +27-12-522-2227
E-mail: edward.makwana@bmw.co.za