The new 2015 BMW X3 will finally be available with a 180-hp turbo diesel 2.0 L four cylinder producing 280 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration from 0-60 mph (0-97 kph) will take under eight seconds with the standard AWD system. The new base rear drive X3 sDrive28i, which is powered by a 240 hp turbocharged 2.0 L four cylinder is said to do 0-60mph in a quicker 6.2-seconds. Last but not least the X3 xDrive35i with 300 hp turbocharged inline six produced a 0-60 mph time of 5.3 seconds.
All three engine choices are mated to an eight speed automatic transmission, no standard transmission option here.
Starting MSRP in the US will be around $40,000 for the rear drive version.
A new feature of the 2015 BMW X3 is the xDrive display (AWD display) which shows the amount of body roll and pitch of the SUV. The xDrive system sends 80% of the power to the rear wheels even with the AWD. (Unlike the Subaru AWD which typically has a power distribution of 50-50 front-rear for the manual transmission and 60-40 for the automatic.)
There are various options available under the x Line and M Sport options upgrade.
"xLine adds metallic trim in the bumpers, satin aluminum side cladding in the air intakes, and the appearance of an under guard in the front and rear. The X3 xLine also offers different leather interior options, plus other 19 inch wheel designs."
"The X3 M Sport bumps up the curb appeal with exclusive 19 and 20 inch wheel options and includes a few other visual upgrades, but also offers paddle shifters and revised transmission, steering, and suspension settings."
All photos are from google.com images.
To read the full article in MotorTrend on the 2015 BMW X3 click on this link: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1402_2015_bmw_x3_first_look/
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