X3/X4 Next X3: Spyshots & CGIs

[SCOTT27]

I will have the first part up tomorrow.

 

[Squeaky]

Finally. I was waiting for the new X3, but gave up and bought an e90 six months ago instead. Perhaps by the time it's available in America with a diesel, I'll be shopping for a new car for the wife.

 

[klier]

Yeah, my sister is going to buy a 330d M pack FL next week. She is not going to wait any longer. I've been asking here to hold on several times, but now with the launch SUDDENLY not in May but in June (and Scott telling us it's not May on the 31st of May), the waiting is over and she decided to go ahead without the X3.

 

[SCOTT27]

Introductory test drives of the new F25 BMW X3 have commenced as a preview similar to the X1 last year.

Breaking: Automotive Media drive the new 2011 BMW X3

 

[klier]

Wow:

Despite the increased size and greater demands on safety, the new X3 is also between 20 and 25 kilograms lighter, and the torsional rigidity of the body is higher.

 

[EMpower]

I would like to see a comparison shot like above with E53 X5 as well. Anyone know how long the new X3 is?

 

[klier]

I would like to see a comparison shot like above with E53 X5 as well. Anyone know how long the new X3 is?

This is what they say in the article:

The compact SAV grew in size 8 centimeters long, 3 cm wide and 1.2 cm in height. The wheelbase was also extended by 9 cm.

And this is the size of the current X3:

Long: 4569 mm (+ 8 cm = 4577 mm new X3)
high: 1674 mm (+ 1.2 cm = 1686 mm new X3)
wide: 1853 mm (+ 3 cm = 1883 mm new X3)

I don't know the size of the old X5, but this new X3 is as big or maybe even bigger than that car.

 

[EMpower]

This is what they say in the article:



And this is the size of the current X3:

Long: 4569 mm (+ 8 cm = 4577 mm new X3)
high: 1674 mm (+ 1.2 cm = 1686 mm new X3)
wide: 1853 mm (+ 3 cm = 1883 mm new X3)

I don't know the size of the old X5, but this new X3 is as big or maybe even bigger than that car.

Thanks, klier. I got the E53 dimensions from bmwusa.com and put this together. Once we have F25 X3 official dimensions available, someone can do an overlay.



E83 X3


E53 X5

 

[south]

This is what they say in the article:



And this is the size of the current X3:

Long: 4569 mm (+ 8 cm = 4649 mm new X3)
high: 1674 mm (+ 1.2 cm = 1686 mm new X3)
wide: 1853 mm (+ 3 cm = 1883 mm new X3)

I don't know the size of the old X5, but this new X3 is as big or maybe even bigger than that car.

Fixed that for you.


Best regards,
south

 

[RikfromBelgium]

so the only significant increase is the width and even that isn't that much. Looks like the beefier, bigger appearance is all due to the design, which is a merit towards the designers IMO.

 

[Bartek S.]

 

[Merc1]

It looks like it will be the ugly duckling of the BMW suv lineup, yet again. X1 looks better as does the X5/6.

M

 

[klier]

It looks like it will be the ugly duckling of the BMW suv lineup, yet again. X1 looks better as does the X5/6.

M

Just wait. The camo is doing it's job now

 

[Foxfire]

Unfortunately I think Merc1 might be right... from the side, the windowline is quite unattractive. No amount of camo can hide that. The front and rear will definitely be improvements over the existing model.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

:

Just wait. The camo is doing it's job now

It certainly is. It's covering up an ugly design.

 

[klier]

:


It certainly is. It's covering up an ugly design.

No, it is not. And the funny thing is that you WILL realise this sooner or later.

 

[Sank_ch]

Dear Scott27,

Last year at the same time (end of May), there was the first press's test drive of the X1 still with camo on. One month later, July 1st the X1 was officialy presented. Will it be the same for X3? Official presentation Thursday July 1st 2010?

thx in advance for your feedback

For everyone: here are some news spyshot of the dark silver with camo on on the US's highway
http://www.sueddeutsche.de/auto/bmw-x-neu-groesser-schneller-sparsamer-1.953875-5

 

[Betty Swollocks]

No, it is not. And the funny thing is that you WILL realise this sooner or later.

Well it's running out of time.

I'll openly admit it, if when it's revealed I like the look of it.

The rear still looks pretty good. Like a mini X5. It's the front I have a problem with. Too much like the old X3.

 

[bmwblog]

Dear Scott27,

Last year at the same time (end of May), there was the first press's test drive of the X1 still with camo on. One month later, July 1st the X1 was officialy presented. Will it be the same for X3? Official presentation Thursday July 1st 2010?

thx in advance for your feedback

For everyone: here are some news spyshot of the dark silver with camo on on the US's highway
BMW X3 neu - Bild 5 - Auto & Mobil - sueddeutsche.de

before July 1st

 

[footie]

Autoexpress first drive of the X3

BMW X3

Baby off-roader gets an all-new design to help stave off fresh competition. We drove a prototype model to see how it fares.

By Luke Madden

June 2010​

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BMW’s X3 has never fully established itself in the way its X5 bigger brother did. Niggled by hefty price-tags and awkward styling the compact off-roader never became the baby X5 it was expected to be.

But, now BMW is preparing to release an all-new model that claims to address all the problems of previous generations and should have Audi’s fresh Q5 glancing over its shoulder.

It's due to go on sale on November 20th here in the UK, but Auto Express has been given the chance to drive a late-stage prototype to deliver its verdict.

The test mule we drove is still wearing its psychedelic disguise and you could be forgiven for thinking that hiding underneath was little more than a facelift. Look a little closer though and you'll notice a rounder and more mature design, including an X5-like front fascia and 5-Series inspired tail-lights.

Importantly, the newcomer has also grown in size too and is based on an all-new platform. Overall length has been increased by 81mm over its predecessor and it has grown widthways by 29mm.

That all adds up to an incredibly spacious cabin, that can comfortably seat five six-footers with head and leg-room to spare. Boot space now stands at 550 litres and can be boosted to 1600 litres with the rear seats down.

There’s improvements in the front of the interior too. Soft-touch materials and a stylish cabin give the newcomer a premium feel that early X3s were missing, thanks in part to the standard inclusion of leather upholstery and the iDrive system.

The model we drove was powered by a tweaked version of the 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, although an 8-speed automatic is also available.

Thanks to a range of EfficientDynamics tweaks including brake energy recuperation and stop/start the new unit is 15% more efficient than the one it replaces. Power is also up by 8% to 182bhp and torque increases from 350Nm to 380Nm.

It all shows in the driving experience too. With the manual gearbox, 0-62mph takes 8.5 seconds (8.4 in the automatic) and feels noticeably more punchy than the outgoing model. The manual gearbox is a pleasure to use and shifts are quick and precise.

When the road gets bendy, the X3 hides its size well. With the optional Dynamic Chassis Control system set to Normal, there's a small amount of body roll if you're aggressive but set the system to Sport and the suspension firms up to make the X3 surprisingly agile.

Thankfully, ride comfort hasn't been sacrificed and the compact SUV deals with potholes and road imperfections perfectly, even with the suspension on its sportiest setting.

Although the 2.0-litre diesel will be the only engine available at launch, keen drivers can look forward to the addition of a 3.0-litre diesel engine to the range in the middle of 2011 which boasts a 0-62mph time of 6.0 seconds.

The X3 won't lose its camouflage until the Paris Motor Show in September but when it does, the newcomer is likely to look far more like its X5 bigger brother, and now with its much improved driving dynamics and luxurious cabin it'll drive more like one too.


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