Many global manufacturers have been in the race of launching new models through out the world. BMW has been launching the new BMW X3 that is a stripped down version of BMW X5. However, the potential is carried for delivery of power and luxury.
The vehicle is considered as the first compact SUV of BMW. The first generation of it achieved a huge success with sales more than 6,00,000 units worldwide. The new X3 is going to be launched in the first quarter of 2011. At the same time, the company would start the assembly of BMW X1.
The BMW X3 model becomes the luxury standard when it comes to family wagons. The special characteristics of the vehicle include off-road performance and horsepower of sport utility vehicles. The vehicle features the size and fuel efficiency of station wagons. The new BMW X3 model was offered at a base of MSRP of $39,000. This may be due to the special features such as smooth and sure-footed luxury ride over the toughest road terrain.
The vehicle BMW X3 2.0d is powered by a 2.0L diesel that puts out 177 horsepower and 258 ft-lbs of torque. A larger 3.0L ones is also available that produces about 218 horsepower and 368 ft-lbs of torque. The wheel drive system, the solid build quality, and the handling have been retooled. Test drives have been conducted including drives on rain or shine, and on hairpin turns or stop-and -go traffic. It was reported that the vehicle worked out the handling kinks during drive.
Certain qualities like uncompromising diversity, driving pleasure and efficiency with comfort and functionality, elegance, and durability are offered by the new BMW X3. Other characteristics include auto start stop function in conjunction with six-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission; damper control and dynamic drive control, electric power steering featured for the first time and so on.