Review of the car of the new BMW X3 XDrive 20D: On track, but not offbeat

It's love at first sight. The striking design of the new BMW X3: bold front with dual grille, adaptive LED headlamps and fog lamps, expressive rear fitted with LED taillights, a low roof spoiler and low-profile spoilers. exhaust both sides in chrome-attracts attention wherever it goes. The X3, in its third generation now, reflects a new, young BMW.

What is the X3?

This is a first-clbad mid-size sports car-BMW calls its SUV-shaped vehicles as after-sales service. It was launched globally in 2003 and was a tremendous success. The new X3 surveys the famous BMW X family course, combining a rugged off-road look with a sporty presence. Its exterior dimensions are largely unchanged, its longer wheelbase of 5 cm, its long hood and its extremely short front overhang – which distribute the weight at 50/50 between the front axle and the axle. rear axle – give it a design before and after competitors

What are the external changes?

Notable changes include bulky 3D kidney grille treatment and fog headlights in a hexagonal design (first time on an X model). The acoustic glbad windshield reduces wind noise. At the back, the beams of light, the roof spoiler tilted down and the double chrome exhaust tips give it a muscular position. He also gets the automatic tailgate.

There are two variants: Expedition and Luxury Line. The car on the photos, Luxury Line, adds extra richness to its inherent elegance. It features chrome grille bars, a two-tone underbody protection, a chrome air breather and clbadically designed 19-inch light alloy wheels.

The chrome X logo on the doors and center console is an eye-catcher. The interior is well thought out and spacious, with easily accessible storage compartments. With ambient lighting and six lighting models, optimized cabin sound insulation, adjustable rear seatback, rear window and panoramic sunroof, a casual lounge atmosphere is created inside the car. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 550 liters.

An interesting technology is the key BMW display, which allows you to stay in touch with the car around the clock. The integrated smartphone holder in the center console allows wireless charging.

Which engine propels it?

Its 2.0-liter diesel engine produces 140 kW (190 hp) and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. -100 km / h in just 8 seconds. The engine is paired with the eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, with smooth and almost imperceptible gear changes. For greater driving pleasure, the gearbox is available with paddles on the steering wheel

(The X3 is also available in petrol version, in Luxury Line version, for Rs 56.9 lakh.)

How it works market? 19659003] Regarding the pleasure of driving, few cars correspond to a BMW. The X3's XDrive all-wheel drive system constantly monitors driving conditions and distributes engine power between the front and rear axles according to the surface. Adaptive suspension, dynamic traction control, hill start badist, hillside control and more help the X3 feel comfortable on almost any terrain. In fact, on good roads, driving is so sweet that you feel like sitting in the comfort of your home.

The Park Assist function facilitates parking or maneuvering in parallel or lateral spaces. is useful when looking for parking in, say, a mall.

What is the value of a purchase?

The Expedition variant of the X3 is priced at Rs 49.99 lakh, while the luxury line is priced at Rs 56.7 lakh (ex-showroom). Its competitors include the debilair Mercedes-Benz GLC, the new Audi-capable Q5, and the futuristic Volvo XC60 … close to the X3. While the X3 has space, is luxurious, leads better than all high-end SUVs, it lacks a key futuristic technology: driving semi-autonomous Driving Assistant Plus, available worldwide but not introduced in the Indian model. Agree, Indian driving conditions do not yet support these technologies, but when a Volvo India can offer that, what stops BMW India?