For increased personalisation: Original BMW accessories for the X3

Munich. BMW offers a wide range of original BMW accessories for the BMW
X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, this enabling even more possibilities to
adapt the car to suit individual preferences and to increase product
substance and the utility value. Companion for active leisure time.
Those who are into active leisure-time pursuits will surely appreciate
the advantages of the BMW X3, which is an ideal companion for active
leisure time enthusiasts. In conjunction with the roof rails and the
multifunction BMW roof rack system, which allow easy fastening of roof
boxes, ski, snowboard or bicycle carriers, the X3 can easily be
converted into a leisure vehicle. To allow for transportation of two
mountain bikes or racing bikes in the interior, a special carrier
system has been conceived that can be mounted to the luggage
compartment rails in no time at all. The bike's rear wheel stands on
light metal rails and is securely fixed. The only thing which has to be
done prior to loading is to dismount the front wheel and the saddle.
The saddle is stored in the foot well and the front wheel is fixed to
the frame by means of a strap. Those who wish to make full use of the
luggage space and the seats in the rear compartment while en route, can
use the original BMW rear-mounted carrier, which is fastened to the
roof rails, to transport up to three bicycles. And for those who whish
to transport a snowboard or paraglider, the accessory program includes
all the necessities for safe transport such as straps, a folding box, a
luggage-compartment box or a durable luggage-compartment mat.
Attractive aerodynamic kit. The aerodynamic kit gives particular
emphasis to the sporty character of the X3, blends harmoniously into
the vehicle's appearance and gives the owner yet another opportunity
for individualisation. The package comprises bumpers finished in body
colour, side sills, wheel arch trims, foot boards, modified fog lights,
an additional rear lid trim and all add-on accessories. The specially
shaped rear bumper requires the installation of the chrome-plated
exhaust pipe cover or, alternatively, the sports rear muffler included
in the accessory program. Featuring oblique exhaust tips, both options
add to the sporty character, which is further enhanced by the gutsy,
sonorous sound produced by the stainless-steel sports exhaust. As the
wheels are crucial to the design of a vehicle, BMW offers, in addition
to its standard wheel program, five exclusive 19-inch rims as an
original BMW accessory: the star-spoke designs 128, 146, 147, the
cross-spoke styling 145 and the double-spoke styling 150. In addition,
the X3 can be retrofitted to feature white indicator lights. In the
interior, the decorative trims and the shift lever finished in light or
dark wood leave ample scope for individual taste. Everything under
control. If the X3 comes with an on-board monitor, it can be
retrofitted with a front-end and reversing camera. The rear-end camera,
which is integrated into the rear lid and features a wide-angle lens
(131°), helps to prevent costly parking bumps. As soon as the car
is put into reverse, video images taken by the camera are automatically
relayed in colour to the display. The retrofittable, front-end prism
camera with self-cleaning effect can "see round corners" so
to speak, making, for instance, blind exits less dangerous. At an angle
of 90°, the on-board monitor shows the traffic approaching from the
left and right. The camera, which is mounted to the front bumper, is
activated at the push of a separate button. Entertainment in the
rear compartment. Entertainment at its best is provided, in particular
to rear-seat passengers, by the original BMW DVD system which is
integrated into the roof lining and can be upgraded to feature a
central folding monitor. The DVD system can be activated using an
infrared remote control or by direct operation of the device. Using the
two wireless infrared headphones, the rear-seat passengers can make
full use of the multimedia equipment without distracting the driver.
They can listen to audio CDs and even hook on a camcorder or a video
game console. Superior climate. Even more comfort is provided by the
optional auxiliary heater which is available for both the diesel and
the petrol-engine variants of the X3 and perfectly tuned to the
respective engine type. The fuel-burning auxiliary heater is activated
using a remote control, phone (ThermoCall) or a timer which is
integrated into the vehicle. Whilst serving in winter to comfortably
heat up the interior before the engine is started and to speed up
engine warm-up, the auxiliary heater also functions as a support to the
ventilation and air-conditioning system in summer. The vast range of
accessories and retrofit solutions makes the BMW X3 even more
attractive and further enhances its status as a premium product.
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