2011 BMW X3 (F25)
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From: LA/Glendale CA
2011 BMW X3 (F25)
GENERAL:
-To be produced in Spartanburg, South Carolina BMW plant
-Expected to arrive in US BMW dealers by end of 2010
-Compared to first generation X3: 0.5 inches (12mm) taller, 3.36 inches (83mm) longer, 1.1 inches (28mm) wider, 0.5 inch (12mm) more ground clearance. Wheelbase is 0.6 inches (15mm) longer - at 110.6 inches (2810mm).
INTERIOR & TECHNOLOGY:
-Fourth generation iDrive / navigation
-8.8 inch. high-resolution trans-reflective screen
-BMW ConnectedDrive with Internet Access, HUD, Reverse Camera (incl. Top View)
-Increased elbow and legroom from first generation X3.
-Measured cargo volume between 19 and 56.6 cu.ft. (550 and 1,600 liters) -Fold down rear seats (60:40 split ratio)
ENGINES:
xDrive28i
-3.0L inline 6-cylinder (N52 motor)
-Magnesium/aluminum construction, valvetronic variable valve lift / double VANOS
-240hp @ 6600rpm
-230 lb-ft torque between 2600-3000rpm
-0-60mph in 6.7 secs (preliminary quote)
-Auto Start Stop Function
xDrive35i
-3.0L inline 6-cylinder (N55 motor), direct injection, twin scroll turbo and valvetronic
-300hp @ 5800rpm
-300 lb-ft torque between 1200-5000rpm
-7000rpm redline
-0-60mph in 5.5 secs (preliminary quote)
-150mph Top Speed (with optional sport package)
-Auto Start Stop Function
TRANSMISSION:
-8-speed automatic transmission
-Taller cruising gears to increase fuel efficiency
SUSPENSION / xDrive:
-Third generation xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive
-Integrated Chassis Management system
-Normal torque split is 40% front / 60% rear
-Torque transmitted to the front wheels is controlled by a multi-disc clutch that can be fully open (100% to the rear), fully engaged or at any level of partial engagement in between.
-Double-joint spring-strut suspension at front / multi-link rear suspension
-Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering
-Optional Electronic Damping Control (EDC) adjusts shock absorbers to varying firmness levels
-Optional Driving Dynamics Control (DDC) selector (incl. with EDC) allows three drive settings - Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus
-To be produced in Spartanburg, South Carolina BMW plant
-Expected to arrive in US BMW dealers by end of 2010
-Compared to first generation X3: 0.5 inches (12mm) taller, 3.36 inches (83mm) longer, 1.1 inches (28mm) wider, 0.5 inch (12mm) more ground clearance. Wheelbase is 0.6 inches (15mm) longer - at 110.6 inches (2810mm).
INTERIOR & TECHNOLOGY:
-Fourth generation iDrive / navigation
-8.8 inch. high-resolution trans-reflective screen
-BMW ConnectedDrive with Internet Access, HUD, Reverse Camera (incl. Top View)
-Increased elbow and legroom from first generation X3.
-Measured cargo volume between 19 and 56.6 cu.ft. (550 and 1,600 liters) -Fold down rear seats (60:40 split ratio)
ENGINES:
xDrive28i
-3.0L inline 6-cylinder (N52 motor)
-Magnesium/aluminum construction, valvetronic variable valve lift / double VANOS
-240hp @ 6600rpm
-230 lb-ft torque between 2600-3000rpm
-0-60mph in 6.7 secs (preliminary quote)
-Auto Start Stop Function
xDrive35i
-3.0L inline 6-cylinder (N55 motor), direct injection, twin scroll turbo and valvetronic
-300hp @ 5800rpm
-300 lb-ft torque between 1200-5000rpm
-7000rpm redline
-0-60mph in 5.5 secs (preliminary quote)
-150mph Top Speed (with optional sport package)
-Auto Start Stop Function
TRANSMISSION:
-8-speed automatic transmission
-Taller cruising gears to increase fuel efficiency
SUSPENSION / xDrive:
-Third generation xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive
-Integrated Chassis Management system
-Normal torque split is 40% front / 60% rear
-Torque transmitted to the front wheels is controlled by a multi-disc clutch that can be fully open (100% to the rear), fully engaged or at any level of partial engagement in between.
-Double-joint spring-strut suspension at front / multi-link rear suspension
-Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering
-Optional Electronic Damping Control (EDC) adjusts shock absorbers to varying firmness levels
-Optional Driving Dynamics Control (DDC) selector (incl. with EDC) allows three drive settings - Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus
More info can be found here:
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408177
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You're in a hyundai think tank and are going to buy a Japanese product?
I don;t see the point in a small premium suv, I get the premium compact concept but small premium suv eh,...... again I get small suv's but the combo is a bit odd.
I guess 40-55k would just go in an entirely different direction for me.
I don;t see the point in a small premium suv, I get the premium compact concept but small premium suv eh,...... again I get small suv's but the combo is a bit odd.
I guess 40-55k would just go in an entirely different direction for me.
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Why not just get a full frame SUV like a Tahoe for the money if it is for DD use? A friend of mine drives an X3 daily to school and work and while it is a great little CUV it still half asses everything it does. Off road performance is meh and on street performance will always be weak because of the fact it is a CUV and not a car.
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Why not just get a full frame SUV like a Tahoe for the money if it is for DD use? A friend of mine drives an X3 daily to school and work and while it is a great little CUV it still half asses everything it does. Off road performance is meh and on street performance will always be weak because of the fact it is a CUV and not a car.
wow overpriced same interior and center console as all 3 series,m3,z4m, and etc lol and lets not even talk about maintenance or cost to own bmw fell off after the e36 m3
Last edited by 06sciontcnda704; Jul 19, 2010 at 06:30 AM.
The only way Id go BMW is if I were to lease, out of warranty BMW = too much risk.
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key word is SOME.....their quality is still not there....BMW is overpriced
