Fresh off a redesign, many reviewers say BMW has kept the X3’s sporting character but added a much-needed dose of practicality. As a result, critics think the X3 is an excellent choice for people who need a useful SUV, but want driving thrills. Have You Considered BMW.
The BMW X3 is all-new for 2011. BMW has taken their luxury compact SUV back to the drawing board and returned with something bigger and more comfortable that’s still a thrilling performer. As an added bonus, BMW has even dropped the X3’s price while adding more standard features. What’s not to love?
The latest generation X3 gains 3.3 inches in overall length, with an added .6 inches to the wheelbase, along with an extra 1.1 inches of width and 1.4 inches of height. Depending on the model, the new X3 still manages to shed about 50 lbs. Thanks to the larger outer shell, passengers will gain 0.8 inches of legroom in the back row, along with another 2.8 cubic feet of storage space in the rear hatch area.
The exterior of the new model is still recognizable as an X3, albeit with a decidedly more modern look. Nothing radical here, but the X3 now shares the same basic design language as seen on BMW’s new 5- and 7-Series models.
At its formal world introduction—blended into the dedication of a new assembly hall at BMW’s sprawling facility near Spartanburg, South Carolina—the redesigned X3 responds to the two major criticisms regularly leveled at its first-generation edition: harsh ride quality and stingy rear legroom.
In an era of general economic gloom, the 2011 X3’s pricing looms as a bright spot. When it goes on sale in late December, the base version—officially badged X3 xDrive28i—will start at $37,625. That’s $2100 less than its predecessor, and it has more standard equipment, including iPod and USB interfaces, Bluetooth connectivity, and an anti-theft alarm. The turbo X3 xDrive35i will start at $41,925, and adaptive xenon headlights are among the additional standard equipment. Have You Considered BMW?
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