BMW X3
The BMW X3 is a compact crossover SUV marketed by the German automaker BMW since 2003. Based on the BMW 3 Series platform, and now in its second generation, BMW designed the BMW X3 in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria—who manufactured all BMW X3s under contract to BMW for the first generation. Production of the second generation vehicle has transferred to BMW's Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, United States. Following the X5, the BMW X3 was the second vehicle marketed by BMW as a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV).
First generation (E83; 2003–2010)
BMW presented the precursor to the BMW X3 as a concept vehicle unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003. Dubbed the xActivity, BMW previewed a SAV based on the 3 Series platform, without windows and a vestigial roof.
As BMW used parts from the E39 5 Series in making the X5, likewise BMW engineers employed 3 Series parts with the BMW X3, for example, the rear suspension from the E46 330xi.
When the BMW X3 premiered in late 2003, BMW announced that it would employ a new four-wheel drive system to power it and the X5, a system marketed as xDrive that would intervene transparently to the driver before the driver was aware of instability.
Second generation (F25 2010–present)
The F25 platform is the second generation of BMW X3 being released in 2010 for the 2011 model year. For this generation production will move from Austria to BMW's US factory in Spartanburg, SC which currently produces the X5 and X6.
The F25-based BMW X3 is almost as large as the original X5 E53. For 2011 the F25 BMW X3 is available in the US, only with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder petrol engine either normally aspirated or with a twin scroll turbocharger. All US market vehicles come with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In other world markets various combinations of engines are offered including 2.0- and 3.0-litre diesel engines with either the eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. All X3's are equipped with BMW's X-Drive all wheel drive system.
BMW X3 Cross Country
The X3 Cross Country, also known as the BMW X3 CC is an BMW X3 prepared for rally raid competition. It features a 2.9 litre inline-6 (debore and destroked M57TU2D30 engine from 3.0 litre to 2.9 litre), twin turbocharged diesel engine.
BMW X3 photos
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| BMW X3 |
BMW presented the precursor to the BMW X3 as a concept vehicle unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003. Dubbed the xActivity, BMW previewed a SAV based on the 3 Series platform, without windows and a vestigial roof.
As BMW used parts from the E39 5 Series in making the X5, likewise BMW engineers employed 3 Series parts with the BMW X3, for example, the rear suspension from the E46 330xi.
When the BMW X3 premiered in late 2003, BMW announced that it would employ a new four-wheel drive system to power it and the X5, a system marketed as xDrive that would intervene transparently to the driver before the driver was aware of instability.
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| BMW X3 |
The F25 platform is the second generation of BMW X3 being released in 2010 for the 2011 model year. For this generation production will move from Austria to BMW's US factory in Spartanburg, SC which currently produces the X5 and X6.
The F25-based BMW X3 is almost as large as the original X5 E53. For 2011 the F25 BMW X3 is available in the US, only with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder petrol engine either normally aspirated or with a twin scroll turbocharger. All US market vehicles come with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In other world markets various combinations of engines are offered including 2.0- and 3.0-litre diesel engines with either the eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. All X3's are equipped with BMW's X-Drive all wheel drive system.
BMW X3 Cross Country
The X3 Cross Country, also known as the BMW X3 CC is an BMW X3 prepared for rally raid competition. It features a 2.9 litre inline-6 (debore and destroked M57TU2D30 engine from 3.0 litre to 2.9 litre), twin turbocharged diesel engine.
BMW X3 photos
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