The Facts:

-Available at the end of 2010 in the U.S.

-Manufactured at Spartanburg plant in South Carolina

-New engines, eight-speed automatic transmission, innovative suspension technology and BMW EfficientDynamics.

-Two engine variants at time of market launch: BMW X3 xDrive20d with four-cylinder diesel engine (135 kW/184 bhp) and BMW X3 xDrive35i with straight six-cylinder petrol engine (225 kW/306 bhp). The engine used is the N55 twin-scroll.

-Auto Start Stop function featured for the first time in conjunction with six-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.

-BMW xDrive featured as standard, Performance Control optional.

-Newly conceived suspension technology, electric power steering featured for the first time in a BMW X model, variable sports steering optional.

-First BMW X model with optional Damper Control and Dynamic Drive Control.

-Highest degree of interior variability thanks to folding and 40 : 20 : 40-split rear seat backrests, maximum luggage compartment volume: 1,600 litres.

-Range of BMW ConnectedDrive options: Head-up Display, Internet access, reversing camera with Top View.

Engine variants:

BMW X3 xDrive20d

-Straight four-cylinder diesel engine with aluminium crankcase, turbocharger and Common Rail direct injection
-Displacement: 1,995 cc, power output: 135 kW/184 bhp at 4,000 rpm, max. -torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2,750 rpm
-Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.5 seconds
-Top speed: 210 km/h
-Average fuel consumption according to EU: 5.6 litres/100 km
CO2 emission according to EU: 149 g/km
-exhaust emission standard: EU5.

BMW X3 xDrive35i
-Straight six-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo, direct injection and VALVETRONIC
-Displacement: 2,979 cc, power output: 225 kW/306 bhp at 5,800 rpm, max. -torque: 400 Nm at 1,300 rpm
-Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 5.7 seconds
-Top speed: 245 km/h
-Average fuel consumption according to EU: 8.8 litres/100 km
CO2 emission according to EU: 204 g/km
-Exhaust emission standard: EU5

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