The lightly refreshed Coupe and Convertible versions of the 1-Series aren't the only new BMW models unveiled today as the Bavarian automaker also announced the introduction of an M Sports Package and two new engines for the latest X3 crossover, which was first shown in July.
Beginning from Spring 2011, buyers of the new X3 will be able to order an M Sports package that adds some sporty aesthetic touches inside and out, and revised suspension tuning. In detail, the kit consists of an aerodynamics package with unique front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a roof spoiler. Other exterior amenities include the high-gloss shadow line trim for the side window surrounds and roof rails, chrome tailpipes and 19-inch or optionally, 20-inch alloy wheels. As an exclusive option in conjunction with the M Sports package, buyers can opt for a Carbon Black metallic paintwork.
Inside, there are sports seats with exclusive Pearlpoint fabric/leather upholstery, an M leather-trimmed steering wheel with multifunction buttons including a Cruise Control button, door sills with the M logo and an M footrest.
The roof lining in anthracite, brushed aluminium interior trim, an M shift lever (only for the X3 xDrive 20d with manual transmission) and a stainless steel insert in the loading sill, round off the interior upgrades.
Performance improvements are limited to the sports suspension calibration across the range and on the X3 xDrive35i, a Sports automatic transmission, steering wheel shift paddles and variable sports steering, including Servotronic.
The M Sports package will be available for all engine versions of the new X3.
In addition to the sport kit, BMW also announced the presentation of two new powerplants for the European market X3. These are the 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six petrol with 258HP and 310 Nm (228 lb-ft) for the X3 xDrive28i (the North American xDrive28i is powered by a 240HP unit), and 3.0-liter straight-six turbo diesel with 258HP and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of peak torque.
The petrol model completes the standard sprint in 6.9 seconds and hits a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). Its average fuel consumption is 9.0 lt/100 km (26.1 mpg US) in the EU test cycle with CO2 emissions of 210 g/km.
The new X3 xDrive30d goes from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds en route to a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph), while returning 6.0 lt/100 km (39.2 mpg US) and 159 g/km.
Both engine variants of the X3 will go on sale in Europe next Spring.
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12 Comments:
whatever happen to the word 'station wagon', because the word 'cross over' sounds gay to me, it's like a person with sex change. The correct term should and always be 'station wagon'
Much better looking than the previous X3!
Perhaps people stopped using the term 'station wagon' because it is actually gay. In England, where let's face it we speak English, unlike America, a 'station wagon' is called an estate. An X3 isn't a crossover either, it's BMW's entry level 4X4 or as you Yanks would say, an 'SUV'. The X5 is their full size 4X4 or 'SUV' and the X6 is a crossover as it's purpose is somewhere between a 5 series / 6 series and an X5. Clear, no, oh well!
its just as bad as a 4 door coupe, the only companies that truly had one are mazda rx8 and saturn ion coupe
@Rob
Sorry but the X1 is BMW's entry level 4x4
Drop the engine from the 1 Series M/Z4 35is and call it an X3 M (or maybe the M3's V8 just in case the X1 M is considered??). Not sure if the X5/X6 M is selling, but its only a matter of time before Porsche releases the new Cajun with a Turbo S version. And even though a GLK AMG is unlikely, the fact that the C63 AMG and the M3 sedans sell well and are well respected means there is room for smaller, powerful cars. I think it would def sell, especially if priced well and offerred with a six speen manual.
@Rob
Sorry but the X1 is BMW's entry level 4x4
and technically the Mini Countryman and the European 4WD version of the 3 series but by 4X4 I meant a car that's actually able to do some sort of offroad work given the right tyres. The X1 is a bit of a joke in every sense, especially looks!
@Rob,
No Rob, I think you're actually gay. A total fruit. Most English men are.
LOL.
Well Rob, not all SUV are 4x4, mate!!
@Rob,
No Rob, I think you're actually gay. A total fruit. Most English men are.
Eccentric yes, gay, not really!
Well Rob, not all SUV are 4x4, mate!! That's true in the States but not as true in Europe. Over here most SUV's with a couple of exceptions are 4WD or at least switchable 4WD.
My basic point still holds true though, the X3 is not a station wagon.
Do gays have no place in this world.
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