BMW India has launched the all-new BMW X3 in two diesel variants –
- BMW X3 xDrive20d (2.0 litre 184bhp)
- BMW X3 xDrive30d (3.0-litre 258bhp)
The new X3’s CKD units will be assembled at BMW’s Chennai plant. Deliveries of the X3 xDrive20d will start in September and of the X3 xDrive30d in October.
The X3 packs BMW’s eight-speed gearbox along with a Dynamic Damper Control and an engine start-stop function as standard. Also standard is BMW’s xDrive four-wheel-drive system which uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch to distribute torque between the front and rear axles.
The new model gets muscular styling as compared to the one it replaces and is 83mm longer and 28mm wider than the model it replaces and it sits on a slightly longer wheelbase. It also weighs 90kgs less than the earlier 2.0 diesel car
Additional features include bi-xenon headlights with LED rings. The X3 2.0-litre gets 17-inch alloy wheels and a 6.5-inch high resolution display screen while the 3.0 version gets 18-inch alloys and a bigger 8.8-inch high resolution display screen.
Bluetooth connectivity and a USB slot are standard so is the full-size panaromic sunroof. The unique 40:20:40 split rear seats can be flipped down to expand storage space as required.
The new X3 competes with the likes of Audi Q5, Land Rover Freelander and Volvo XC60.
New BMW X3 xDrive30d (6 Cylinder Diesel Engine) –
- 3 Litre 6 Cylinder Turbocharged Engine
- Max Power of 258 BHP
- Max Torque of 560 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- 0 to 100 KMPH in 6.2 Sec
New BMW X3 xDrive20d (4 Cylinder Diesel Engine) –
- 2 Litre 4 Cylinder Turbocharged CRDI Diesel Engine
- Max Power of 184 BHP
- Max Torque of 380 Nm
- 0 to 100 KMPH in 8.5 Sec
New BMW X3 General Specifications –
- 8 Speed Automatic Transmission with Servotronics technology
- Airbags for front driver and passenger
- Head Airbags for front and rear
- Side airbags for driver and front passenger
- Dynamic Stability Control which includes ABS with EBD etc.
- Crash Sensors for automatic unlock and fuel cut off
- Tyre pressure indicator
New BMW X3 features –
- Dynamic driving control
- Dynamic damper control
- Performance control
- xDrive intelligent 4×4 system with intelligent torque split
- Cruise control System
- Start Stop Micro Hybrid System
- Regenerative Braking System
- Electromechanical Power Steering
- Front Kidney grille bars aluminum stained
- Roof Rails aluminum stained
- Front and rear armrests
- Leather wrapped steering wheel with steering mounted multifunction controls
- Interior and exterior rear view mirrors with anti-dazzle function
- Park distance control system for front and rear
- Fog lamps
- Rain sensors
- Roller sunblinds for rear windows
- Electrical Seat adjustment for driver and front passenger
- Lumbar support for front passenger and driver
- Automatic climate control system
- Light and storage compartment package
- iDrive 8- 8.8” system with xDrive30d
- iDrive6 – 6.5” system with xDrive30d
- 6 DVD changer with 12 speakers and 205 W Audio output
- Bluetooth and USB connectivity
- 17 inch Y-Spoke 305 alloys on the xDrive30d
- 18 inch Y-Spoke 308 alloys on the xDrive20d
- 24×7 Roadside assistance Service comes standard with the BMW X3
8 Shades available in new BMW X3 –
- Titanium Silver
- Black Sapphire
- Mineral Silver
- Space Grey
- Deep Sea Blue
- Vermillion Red
- Sparkling Bronze
- Alpine White
5 colours or tones options available in Interior upholstery –
- Leather Nevada Beige | Beige
- Leather Nevada Havanna | Black
- Leather Nevada Oyster | Black
- Leather Nevada Red Brown | Black
- Leather Nevada Black | Black
Prices of New BMW X3 in India –
- BMW X3 Xdrive20d is prices at Rs. 41.20 Lakhs Ex-showroom.
- BMW X3 Xdrive30d is prices at Rs. 47.90 Lakhs Ex-showroom.
Video of the New BMW X3 launch in India –
Also see – Official – BMW X3 launch on 25th August in India
