The new BMW X3: third forging

German, BMW introduced the world to the latest version of Crossover BMW X3. This is the fourth model "postbenglovskogo period" after the seventh and fifth in a series, as well as the X5. Guide Bavarian automaker continues to struggle with the legacy of his former designer - American Chris Bangle, who was dismissed because of dissatisfaction with the visual perception of vehicles from potential customers, but also personally heads BMW Helmut Panke. New version X3, built on the all-wheel drive platform, the BMW 3-series, got completely recustomized suspension, which can be supplemented by active dampers, and electromechanical power steering instead of hydraulic. All images have changed and the size of the car - the new version will be longer than its predecessor by 83 mm (4652 mm), wider by 29 mm (1882 mm) and above 40 mm (1714 mm). Wheelbase added 15 mm - up to 2810 mm, and the amount of luggage - 80 liters, and now he is 550 liters with the possibility of increasing up to 1600 liters by folding the rear seats. With all that weight of the vehicle decreased by 25 kg. As for the design, the new X3 was little inclined forward grille in the style of the BMW 7-series, enlarged headlamps, where xenon neighbors led elements of daylight, wide-set fog lights and an enlarged rear door. Inside will be a new instrument panel and multi-function display with navigation system Professional with a 8.8-inch monitor. BMW X3 new generation will be equipped with the most modern systems. EfficientDynamics system and "start-stop" can reduce fuel consumption and emissions of CO2, Drive Dynamic Control eliminates the rolls, but also improves directional stability and agility, Head-Up - display allows you to project technical performance cars right on the windshield. The basic package is already included indicator gear (for the "mechanics") and tires with reduced rolling resistance. Initially, for the crossover will be available two petrol engines and two diesel. BMW X3 xDrive20d dvuhlitlitrovym will be equipped with diesel engine 184 hp. with. (380 Nm) with 6-speed manual transmission Getrag. From zero to 100 km / h the car will accelerate at 8.5 seconds. In this case, a top speed of 210 km / h and average fuel consumption - 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers. More powerful version of xDrive 30d will receive a three-liter turbodiesel engine capacity of 245 liters. with. Besides the proven gasoline atmospheric Six 3.0 (272 hp..), The new X3 will get supercharged engine. The version of the xDrive35i will set gasoline row biturboshesterka direct injection, throttle free system mmeseobrazovaniya Valvetronic system and variable valve timing double-VANOS. Total capacity of 306 liters. with., torque of 400 Nm and up to hundreds of car will accelerate at 5.7 seconds. Maximum speed at the same time be 245 km / h. Transmission is provided for an automatic 8-speed. Fuel consumption is 8.8 liters per 100 kilometers. Production crossover will be transferred from the Austrian city of Graz on the U.S. BMW plant in the city of Spartanburg. At the same plant in Graz, will be converted into an output MINI Countryman. In Germany, the BMW X3 xDrive20d with six-speed manual transmission will cost a fortunate possessor of € 39,100, BMW X3 xDrive20d with the eight-gun - at € 41,400, and for the BMW X3 xDrive35i will have to shell out € 51,850. Other information on pricing yet. The world premiere of the new BMW X3 will be held during the Paris Motor Show to be held in October 2010. It is expected that the production of new items at the Russian plant Avtotor in Kaliningrad will start in the first quarter of next year.