2011 BMW X3 SUV

[shishirbn]

BMW is giving us a sneak peak of its forthcoming 2011 X3 through a huge gallery of photos of the pre-production model. To keep the interest in the new X3 going, the Bavarian automaker retained some camouflage on the body and the dashboard. However, there are plenty of shots of the new X3 alongside the first generation of the model allowing us to visually compare the two vehicles.From the photos it also appears that the new X3 has grown in dimensions compared to the current model, thus allowing it to be better positioned between the X1 and X5 crossovers. Riding on a modified platform of the next 3-Series, the second iteration of the X3 is also said to be lighter than the first model.

When it arrives in European showrooms after its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show this fall, the new X3 will be offered with a mix of four- and six-cylinder diesel and gasoline engines (depending on the market) including the firm's latest version of the 3.0-liter turbocharged petrol with 306-horserpower.by carscoop

[avinash]

hope this is not as ugly as the car it replaces

[shishirbn]

Performance upgrades are limited to a specially tuned M sport suspension.



2011 BMW X3 M Sports Package:


Carbon Black metallic paint finish (exclusive M-sport color)

19 inch M light-weight alloy wheels

Sports suspension tuning with stiffer dampers

M multifunction leather steering wheel and variable sports steering

M gear selection level with short throws

Gearshift paddles (with BMW xDrive35i w/ standard 8 speed auto)

Sports seats

Pearlpoint cloth-leather upholsterly

BMW Individual anthracite roof liner

M Sport package side skirts, wheel arches and front and rear apron skirts are painted in body color

Window surrounds and roof rails are in BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line.

Expected to be available from 2nd Quarter of 2011 [US Market] (subject to change). by carscoop

[avinash]

hope this is not as ugly as the car it replaces

..and it got uglier. wish the camouflage was a permanent part of the car.

[tadukuttan]

..and it got uglier. wish the camouflage was a permanent part of the car.

All in the eye of the beholder. I quite like it.