The new X3 brings unrestricted everyday usability on any terrain
The new BMW X3 elevates its predecessor with a more striking, dynamic design language, powerful yet also efficient drive systems, and luxurious appointments that bring forward the brand’s ultimate promise of “Sheer Driving Pleasure.”
Looking at the design, the luxury crossover combines rugged off-road looks with sporting presence. Its five-centimetre-longer wheelbase, long bonnet and extremely short front overhang with finely balanced proportions emphasises the perfect 50:50 distribution of weight between the front and rear axle – give it the edge over its predecessor. It also features “three-dimensional” kidney grille and fog lamps in hexagonal shape. On the rear, the three-dimensional LED light clusters, markedly downward-sloping roof spoiler, and twin exhaust tailpipes allow the X3 to look suitably muscular.
Those who are looking at variety can choose between two models: BMW X3 xDrive20d xLine comes with radiator grille and exterior details in Aluminium satinated and specifically designed 19-inch light-alloy wheels, while BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport model focuses its attention on the dynamic gifts of the all-new BMW X3 with M aerodynamic features, a particularly dramatic design on the 19-inch light-alloy wheels, and the new exterior paint shade of Phytonic Blue.
In terms of interiors, the two variants also take distinguished approaches on design. The xLine model focuses on pureness and elegance, and is standard-fitted with full Vernasca leather upholstery sports seats. It also comes with décor stitching and interior trim strips in black high-gloss with highlight trim finishers in Pearl Chrome. The M Sport model, on the other hand, provides an athletic visual showcase with an M Sport leather steering wheel, sports seats, anthracite-coloured BMW Individual headliner and new interior trim strips in Aluminium Rhombicle in the interior. Both variants also come standard with a number of new, chiefly comfort-enhancing equipment features not offered for its predecessor. These include three-zone automatic climate control, which adds separate temperature controls for the rear compartment, driver and front passenger. Elsewhere, the standard-fitted acoustic glazing of the windscreen contributes to the extremely low noise levels in the interior, even at high speeds.