Very first Look: two thousand eighteen BMW X3 – NY Daily News
Very first Look: The two thousand eighteen BMW X3 aims straight at the heart of the fastest-growing luxury market
This morning via live stream from its fresh plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW debuted the fresh version of one of its best selling models, the two thousand eighteen X3 entry luxury crossover. With the request for these sugary little ‘utes at an all-time high and demonstrating no signs of slowing down, there’s a good chance this could supplant BMW’s three Series sports sedan as the most significant model in the lineup.
Along with an all-new architecture, the two thousand eighteen X3 gets a fresh set of power plants as well, including the volume model xDrive30i, and for the very first time ever, a spectacle version in the form of the M40i. The xDrive30i will feature the familiar Two.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged four-cylinder found via the rest of the BMW range and Mini lineup, making two hundred forty eight horsepower and two hundred fifty eight lb.-ft. of torque, an increase of eight horsepower over the outgoing X3 xDrive28i. This model can reach sixty mph in just 6.0 seconds with the help of a standard 8-speed automatic transmission.
The M40i on the other mitt receives a twin-scroll turbocharged Trio.0-liter inline 6-cylinder, which makes a healthy three hundred fifty five horsepower and three hundred sixty nine lb.-ft. of torque, making for a best-in-class 0-60 time of Four.6 seconds and a top speed of one hundred fifty five mph.
Sporting similar proportions and dimensions to the outgoing model but featuring a Two.2-inch longer wheelbase, there’s more room inwards the X3 than ever.
While the dimensions of the X3 have been scarcely switched, there are numerous updates where it counts, especially in terms of styling and wheelbase to accomodate more interior space. If the old X3 could be accused of anything, it was looking a bit generic, and unluckily the fresh X3 fits the same bill.
That’s not to say it isn’t remarkable, tho’, especially in M40i spec with the larger wheels and bod cladding, and the sleeker sheetmetal makes for a more elegant SUV than the last generation, and a more attractive one than the smaller X1.
The two thousand eighteen X3 features a Ten.25 inch iDrive infotainment display with touchscreen functionality and a redundant controller interface. Wireless Apple CarPlay functionality and satellite navigation are optional.
Inwards, the X3 borrows styling cues from the fresh five and seven Series sedans, but adds a helping of pizzazz with the angular vents on either side, and the unique trim lump on the center dashboard. A tall windshield helps improve visibility, and the broad center console looks adquate enough to hold the average American’s drinks, knick-knacks, or whatever else they happen to be carrying along.
Also, there will be no stripped-down base models on the two thousand eighteen X3, as every one sold in the U.S. will come standard with the xLine design package, adding rugged looks to an SUV that promises to have at least some semblance of off-road capability.
Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard, and the 40:20:40 folding rear seats can be set at different heights to accomodate cargo of all shapes and sizes. Speaking of which, capacity behind the rear seats increases to 28.7 cubic feet, while maximum cargo capacity is slightly down at 62.7 cubic feet.
For the very first time ever, an available sport-tuned M40i model gives the X3 sub-5-second 0-60 mph spectacle with three hundred fifty five horsepower from a turbocharged inline-6.
BMW has enlargened the rear bias of its all-wheel-drive system for the X3, promising more car-like treating qualities and a sportier feel in the corners and when hard on the accelerator. All-wheel drive is standard, doing away with the rear-wheel-drive-only former X3, which was about as close to a wagon in terms of treating as an SUV could get.
The optional Ten.25 inch touchscreen with iDrive 6.0 as standard can be operated by touch or by the iDrive controller mounted on the center console, and can be tooled with satellite navigation. There’s also an option for wirelessly-operated Apple CarPlay, which debuted in the two thousand seventeen Five Series, but no Android Auto functionality just yet. The fresh iDrive system can also incorporate gesture control, which can operate several media and phone functions with certain motions of your palm or fingers.
As is par for the course these days, there are a number of active and passive safety features available on the fresh X3, tho’ in typical BMW style, you’ll have to shell out to get them. Adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and more, are all available on all trim levels of the X3.
The two thousand eighteen X3 goes on sale later this year, and will be built right here in the U.S. at the brand’s Spartanburg, South Carolina plant.
Buyers can also connect with their car via BMW’s mobile app, which supports wise devices like the Apple See and Amazon Echo, and can be used to check the car’s status, commence it, or even set climate control preferences before you head out. There’s also an available 360-degree camera with a 3D projection of the car so you can see exactly what’s going on around you whether you’re inwards the vehicle or viewing it on the phone. The iDrive system also incorporates ParkNow, which can help you find open street or garage parking spaces if you determine to venture into the city.
With so many standard and optional features, the X3 is less of a crossover version of the three Series sedan, and more of a tall five Series with a lift back and all-wheel drive. As customers have proven time and time again recently, they’ll be willing to pay, so get ready to see a entire lot more X3s on the road than you’ve likely ever seen before.
The two thousand eighteen X3 will be built at BMW’s Spartanburg, SC plant, the brand’s largest-capacity facility, and will be exported to various markets across the world. It goes on sale in the U.S. in the later half of 2017.
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