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The all new BMW X3 "The beast"

The most significant changes are under the bonnet, where the latest-generation turbodiesel engines combine more power and better economy than the outgoing cars. The X3 can be ordered with a six-speed manual gearbox or eight-speed automatic transmission, depending on the chosen engine.
 
BMW's rear-wheel-drive X3 sDrive18d is equipped with a 1995cc TwinPower turbodiesel four-pot unit that produces 148bhp and 36.7kgm. Three other diesel variants come with all-wheel drive as standard. The X3 xDrive20d produces 187bhp and 40.7kgm. The X3 xDrive30d is powered by BMW’s 2993cc inline six-cylinder TwinPower turbodiesel and generates 254bhp and 57kgm. In the flagship X3 xDrive35d, the same engine puts out 309bhp and 64.28kgm,  accelerates from 0-100kph in 5.3sec and hits a top speed of 245kph. This variant’s claimed combined fuel consumption are improvements over the outgoing model.
 
Exterior changes include a new, sleeker headlight design, a new surround for the kidney grille and fresh front and rear bumpers, all of which bring its look more into line with that of its big brother, the X5. Apart from a one millimetre increase in length that takes it to 4657mm, the second-generation X3’s basic dimensions are unchanged, meaning it is 2089mm wide and 1678mm high, with a wheelbase of 2810mm. Boot space is an unchanged 550 litres with the rear seats up, increasing to 1,600 litres with the bench folded.

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