BMW has a sense of humour. Instead of sending us pictures of the real deal, they send these camouflaged shots of the all-new 2011 X3 SUV (SAV). We’ve seen these plenty times in spy photos over the past couple of years.
Anyway, I suppose something is better than nothing. In any case, these do allow us to see pretty much what the X3 will look like when it launches later this year. The basic shape remains the same, but of course the lines are different.
Engines expected to be available include the 2.0-litre turbo diesel with 130kW and 350Nm, the same engine with a higher output of 150kW and 400Nm, as well as the 3.0d version pushing out 180kW and 520Nm. No one has said anything about an X3 M but I reckon the chassis would be able to take it. Plus the car’s handling is top drawer anyway and there are engines ready to fit into the role.
Niceties on the list would be things like DVD players, the iDrive system, panoramic electric sunroof, reverse and side cameras, and LED daytime running lights.
When it launches in Mzansi later this year the X3 should cost about R430 000 for the baseline, cheapest model.
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