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2011 BMW X3 rendering

HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 BMW X3 rendering

The current BMW X3 will have to soldier on for at least a few more months until the arrival of an all-new model, previewed here in this latest computer-generated rendering, which shows updated front-end details and a slimmer, sleeker overall look.

Recent spy shots of BMW's next-generation X3 prototype indicate the company may be moving the crossover's development forward to match the competition. With the release of the newer Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK, BMW will almost certainly be a little a worried about losing its leadership position.

The rendering shows a car with completely finished headlights and tail lights, slightly expanded dimensions for added interior space and styling borrowed from the X1 compact SUV.

In addition to the revamped exterior, a full array of gadgets and features are expected to be available for the X3 to help keep its edge against Audi and Mercedes-Benz. It’s even possible that BMW could make the night-vision heads-up display currently found in the X6 and other models available on the X3. Bi-xenon headlights with around-corner capability and new seats that feature massage functions and ventilation are also expected for the new model.

Engines will remain largely the same, with a choice of four diesels ranging from 177 to 300-horsepower for Europe, and most markets, including the U.S., getting the option of two gasoline engines rated at 231-horsepower and 306-horsepower. A new hybrid model is also tipped to be on the table, though specifications are still forthcoming. The new N55 twin-scroll single-turbo engine may make an appearance here as well, as BMW chases better efficiency and larger margins on its vehicles. The N55 will soon be available in the 1-Series and 3-Series.

The new X3 is expected to appear in showrooms in the second half of 2010 as a 2011 model, joining the smaller X1 crossover as well.





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Comments (8)

  1. By titanosaurus Posted: 10/22/2009 8:42am PDT

    Hasn't the RDX been outselling the X3 for years now?
     
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  2. fb_1508843818 avatar John Fox Posted: 10/22/2009 8:49am PDT

    This car especially in this color looks like something I left floating in my toilet bowl earlier.
     
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  3. By Juan Pablo Montoya Posted: 10/22/2009 9:53am PDT

    John Fox, are you implying you have nicely shaped feces?
     
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  4. By Agent Posted: 10/22/2009 12:26pm PDT

    In a way it does look like that...
     
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  5. By bep_sf Posted: 10/22/2009 4:52pm PDT

    JF obviously spends too much time examining his own poo...
     
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  6. By  vitamin e Posted: 12/1/2009 3:29am PST

    he present X3 is ugly, even Clarcsson told nothing good about X3. Unintelligible car.
     
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  7. By R2Dad Posted: 1/26/2010 8:44am PST

    Let's see. Hybrid SUV= fussy electric/electronics/batteries operating in cold damp locations, getting bounced around to ensure connectors get detached and operation impaired. Diesel SUV= rugged and dependable power plant with tons of torque, mileage equal to the hybrid. So the idiot americans get the hybrid--funny joke you crazy Germans!
     
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  8. By bsm3 Posted: 4/2/2010 12:56pm PDT

    I have owned 2 x3's in a row, both sport models and loved both of them. everybody i know that has a Q5 or GLK hates them and wants my car! the ride maybe a little harsh but it will outhandle those two vehicles without a problem. on another note, just in case you are wondering, my other cars have been and still are M3's. My current M3 is a 2009 w/ carbon roof, tech package and 19" wheels just to name a few options. So, I know what a good car is.
     
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