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