BMW X3 2017-2018 - a new Bavarian crossover

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Interior
• Specifications BMW X3 2017-2018
• Security systems
• Price and configuration

The BMW company never ceases to amaze us with new products, almost every quarter, the Bavarian manufacturer presents, if not a new, then an updated car model. One of these new products is the new crossover BMW X3 2017-2018 in a new body. In another way, this model is called G01 and is already positioning itself as the third generation of the BMW X3 2017 crossover.

The third generation BMW X3 2017 was presented in June 2017, the crossover has completely changed both externally and internally. Similarly, it has acquired new technical characteristics; in total, the market will offer three gasoline and two diesel engines. But depending on the country to which the new BMW X3 2017 crossover will be supplied, the list may change (only diesel or one engine from each series will be available). To understand what are the differences between the new items, let's compare the second generation F25 with the third generation BMW X3 2017. It is worth noting, despite the statements of the company's representatives about the start of sales of the new item not earlier than 2018, the crossover has already arrived at dealerships in different countries.

Exterior of the new crossover BMW X3 2017

The appearance of the new crossover BMW X3 2017 has not changed as much as they said, but still the body received distinctive features in every detail. The front of the crossover has become more strict, in particular, the car has acquired new adaptive Full LED front optics. The usual angelic eyes have acquired a rougher chopped shape, and not round as in the second generation. In particular, all the optics acquired the same rough, brutal form, but this only benefited the novelty, giving it a frightening look. More narrowed optics towards the radiator grille and increased towards the side fenders.

Following the front optics, the grille of the BMW X3 2017 also changed its shape. The designers made it larger in comparison with the previous one, both in width and height. Despite the changes in size, the central part of the chrome grille is occupied by vertical inserts, seven pieces on each side. As in the second generation, the designers placed a front surveillance camera between the two radiator grille inserts. It is now part of the standard equipment starting with the base equipment of the BMW X3 2017.

The front bumper of the 2017 BMW X3 crossover will largely depend on the configuration. For simple diesel equipment, the bumper is divided into three parts. The center section includes an additional radiator grille and splitter for better aerodynamics and engine protection. Here, the engineers placed radars and sensors for the safety systems of the BMW X3 2017 crossover. Two rectangular inserts were placed on the sides of the bumper, the engineers also managed to install sensors and sensors here. At the very top are LED fog lights, and for a more austere and modern look, they were divided in the middle with a gray plastic insert.

For the maximum, charged configuration of the BMW X3 2017, the front bumper is slightly different. First of all, the splitter disappeared, the shape of the lower part changed. The side section of the bumper has acquired a more expressive look with protrusions, and the inserts are now mesh with L-shaped chrome lines. Nevertheless, the LED fog lights were left unchanged.

The bonnet of the crossover BMW X3 2017 is somewhat reminiscent of the bonnet of the previously famous SUV BMW X5 E70, but with cultivated lines. Two small lines extend from the edge of the radiator grille and above the optics, and two main ones from the radiator grill to the windshield. The task of the designers was to make the front end of the BMW X3 2017 austere with expressive forms, and not like the second generation X3, which was often called a smaller X5.

The side part of the third generation BMW X3 2017 also largely depends on the configuration, it is with these details that the manufacturer distinguishes the usual version from the charged one. The first and main difference between the usual configuration is considered to be a black plastic body kit around the entire perimeter, in the top configuration there is such a body kit in the body color. The second is the presence of many chrome parts and a nameplate indicating the configuration of the BMW X3 2017 crossover. The main difference on the side of the new third from the second X is the presence of gills at the bottom of the front fenders. To emphasize this novelty, chrome trims were installed on the gills.

In the usual configuration, the nameplate was located on the doors, but in the charged BMW X3 M40i 2017, above the gills, there is a corresponding nameplate with the letter M and three multi-colored stripes. The thresholds of the usual BMW X3 2017 are decorated with chrome thresholds, but this is not in the top version. Another difference between these configurations is a chrome edging around the glass or a black edging, respectively.

The side mirrors of the new BMW X3 2017 are a whole complex of systems, starting from the basic configuration, the mirrors come with an electric drive, heating, repeaters and automatic folding. In color, the mirror body is black or painted in the body color, the lower part is black as standard, as are the fasteners. In a more luxurious configuration, side cameras are installed in the lower part of the mirror housing, for the all-round vision system, here side sensors for other crossover systems BMW X3 2017 are installed nearby. The door handles are the same as in the previous generation, the engineers did not change the opening system.

The dimensions of the new crossover BMW X3 2017-2018, taking into account the new body, are:

• crossover length - 4708 mm;
• width of the BMW X3 2017 - 1891 mm;
• height - 1676 mm;
• wheelbase - 2864 mm.

What are the other characteristics of the new crossover BMW X3 2017, the manufacturer is still silent. In comparison with the second generation, the changes are not so big, most of the designers' attention was on changing the shape and style of the crossover body.

At the back, the new crossover BMW X3 2017 also received changes, the first is large LED feet, according to the standard, some were located on the trunk lid, and some on the body of the car. The upper part of the boot lid is decorated with a fairly large spoiler with LED stop indicator in the central part. As expected, the differences in the rear bumper, the central part is highlighted by a gray diffuser, LED rear foglights are located on the sides, and the bottom is decorated with chrome tips of the exhaust system.

For the top-end petrol configuration of the BMW X3 2017-2018, the differences are only in the rear bumper, more precisely in its lower part. The designers decided to highlight the sporty style of the crossover and painted the bumper insert black. Depending on the wishes of the buyer, the tips of the charged BMW X3 2017 can be painted in black or gray chrome. Another small difference is the nameplate over the rear optics. It is he who speaks about the power of the package.

According to the color scheme, the body of the third generation BMW X3 2017 is painted in:

1. White;
2. black;
3. silver;
4. graphite;
5. snow white;
6. olive;
7. Brown;
8. Red;
9. burgundy.
10. blue.

Each color is available in a metallic shade, for such a pleasure you need to pay at least $ 550, although for some countries, according to the manufacturer, the price will be about $ 1200. It is possible to paint in other shades, but how much this pleasure will cost is not yet known.

If the body has acquired new features, then the roof of the new BMW X3 2017 has remained almost the same, the basic configuration comes with a solid roof, but all other configurations with a large panorama for the first and second row of seats. With the help of an electric drive, the roof can be opened according to the principle of a hatch, and this is a huge plus, which allows you to open not the entire panorama, but a separate part of it. Closer to the rear, the designers installed an antenna in the form of a shark fin, roof rails are also installed on the sides, depending on the configuration, it can be chrome or black.

As many fans of the BMW brand noted, the new BMW X3 2017 crossover in the back of the G01 is very much like the E70, only with cultivated lines, but not much like the previous generation.

Interior of the crossover BMW X3 2017

Following the appearance, the interior of the BMW X3 2017 crossover has also changed, despite the fact that the changes are dramatically noticeable. The center console can be said to have been relocated from the X5, slightly domesticated and installed on the BMW X3 2017. The central part on top is the touchscreen display of the multimedia system, for a conventional crossover it is a 6.5 ″ display, but for a charged M-ki, the display is 10.25 ″. The system can simultaneously operate on the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto platforms, the engineers took into account a large list of modern technologies, including access to the Internet based on 4G and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The designers have placed a whole complex of control systems under the display. It can be noted that BMW engineers did not follow the current trends of other manufacturers and did not change mechanical switches, buttons and knobs for touch control. Among the list you can find an audio system, three-zone climate control and a Start / Stop button for the engine. The general shape of the panels is made in the form of a hexagon.

Along the perimeter of the control panels, as well as along the perimeter of the interior of the BMW X3 2017, inserts from different materials are installed:

• black oak;
• polished aluminum;
• lacquered wood;
• gray polished wood.

Sinking lower along the center panel of the BMW X3 2017, the designers installed a small insert with the model or charged equipment inscription. Under it, behind a hidden ribbed panel, there is a whole complex of necessary trifles. Charging from USB, 12V, 220V, wireless charging, two cup holders and a compartment for storing various little things.

For the driver of the new BMW X3 2017, the designers installed not just a gearshift lever, but a whole complex of control systems. Among the list you can find an electromechanical handbrake, control of suspension modes (Sport, Comfort and ECO Pro), there is also a stabilization system button, automatic parking, control of all-round cameras. Closer to the front passenger is the selector and control buttons for the multimedia security system. The engineers decided to leave both mechanical and touch control of the multimedia BMW X3 2017, this is not only convenient, but also improves safety, since the driver is not distracted while driving.

The driver's seat of the crossover BMW X3 2017 largely depends on the configuration. As a standard, to assist the driver, engineers have installed a head-up color display that allows you to display the most necessary information about the vehicle and the state of the road. Above the dashboard is sheathed with leather, which affects for the better not only the design, but also the rich look of the interior.

Now about the instrument panel, in the basic configuration it is standard, with a mechanical speedometer, tachometer and a small 2.2 ″ color on-board computer screen. But for the top-end configurations of the BMW X3 2017, the dashboard is based on a large 12.3 ″ display. This allows you to display all the necessary information and customize the location of the instruments to the taste of the driver.

The steering wheel of the crossover BMW X3 2017 also largely depends on the configuration, it can be simpler with heating and leather upholstery, or it can be more professional, as it should be for the M-series. Behind the steering wheel there are paddle shifters for gear shifting, on the side spokes of the steering wheel there are buttons for controlling the machine's systems. On the front panel of the BMW X3 2017, you can see the new rectangular air ducts, which were previously of a more strict square shape. Interior lighting is thought out to the smallest detail, you can choose a specific color of the entire interior, including LED, around the interior of the BMW X3 2017, and instrument lighting separately.

The designers made the interior of the BMW X3 2017 crossover no less attractive. The front seats are made in a sporty style, heated and adjustable in various directions, including the backrest. Lateral backrest support will keep the passenger and driver in place in the tightest corners.

Between the front seats of the BMW X3 2017, there is an armrest with a compartment for storing various small things, it also has USB ports and a 12V charger. On the back for the rear passengers, there is a climate control panel and several USB ports for recharging.

As a material for the interior trim of the BMW X3 2017, the designers used only leather, with stitching in the selected shade, the colors are available in:

• beige;
• black;
• coffee;
• White;
• Brown.

The second row of seats of the crossover BMW X3 2017 is able to accommodate three passengers, for each the designers have installed a headrest. The seats are folded as before, with a ratio of 40/20/40, that is, the central part is separate, left and right also separately. The rear seats can be either in the usual assembly or heated; in the top-end configuration, they also include cooling.

The interior of the new crossover BMW X3 2017 has been updated to a modern style, but when compared with other models of this brand, for the most part it resembles the previously known BMW X5 of the latest generation.

Specifications BMW X3 2017-2018

As already mentioned, BMW will present the new BMW X3 2017 crossover with three petrol and two diesel units. The third-generation adaptive crossover suspension has been slightly modified for the new body, but only in order to improve crossover style and comfort.

The basic equipment of the BMW X3 2017 crossover is equipped with an sDrive20i L4 petrol engine with two turbines. The volume of the unit is 2 liters, the power of this unit is 181 hp, and the maximum torque is 290 Nm. Transmission only automatic Steptronic. But the type of drive can be either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The average fuel consumption of such a BMW X3 2017 is about 7.2-7.4 liters per 100 kilometers, and the CO2 emissions are 169 g / km.

The second petrol biturbo unit xDrive30i installed on the BMW X3 2017 crossover can produce 252 horses and a torque of 350 Nm. The displacement is the same, 2 liters, with two turbines and 4 cylinders. An automatic transmission is installed in a pair to the engine of the BMW X3 2017, but only four-wheel drive in terms of configuration. Combined fuel consumption is 7.4 liters per hundred, and CO2 emissions are 168 g / km.

The last, third option and the most powerful engine of the new BMW X3 2017 crossover is the M40i gasoline biturbo. It is based on the L6 cylinder system, and the maximum power is 360 hp. With these parameters, the torque is 500 Nm. The average consumption of such a charged configuration of the BMW X3 2017 is 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers. In terms of CO2 emissions, the figures are 188 g / km. In a pair to the unit, a sports-automatic Steptronic transmission is installed, with all-wheel drive.

The diesel engines of the BMW X3 2017 crossover are slightly weaker and there are only two options available. The first turbocharged L4 xDrive20 diesel with a displacement of 2 liters. The power of such an engine on the new BMW X3 2017 crossover is 190 horses, and the torque is 400 Nm. Average fuel consumption is around 5-5.4 liters / 100 km and CO2 values ​​are around 132-142 g / km. By the type of drive, only four-wheel drive with an automatic transmission is available.

The second turbocharged diesel engine xDrive30d on the 2017 BMW X3 crossover can produce 265 horses, with a maximum torque of 620 Nm. The volume of such an L6 engine is 3 liters. In terms of fuel consumption, the average is 5.7-6 liters per hundred kilometers, while CO2 emissions have slightly increased 165-169 g / km. The drive is only full, as is the Steptronic automatic transmission.

The manufacturer is silent about whether the hybrid configuration of the BMW X3 2017 crossover will be sold. But presumably, after the official start of sales of the BMW X3 2017 crossover, information on a hybrid version will appear.

To emphasize the design of the new BMW X3 2017 crossover, the designers have installed new alloy wheels 17 "for the basic configuration, 18" for the standard and 21 "for the top versions. In terms of weight, the new product is 55 kg lighter than the previous configuration and is 1705 kg in the basic version.Considering that the weight and parameters are approximately the same as in the second generation, the trunk volume in the standard version is about 550 liters, and with the second row seats folded - 1600 liters.

Comparing the technical characteristics of the third generation BMW X3 2017 and the second generation, there is a difference and only for the better, especially if we take into account the charged version of the M40i.

Security systems of the crossover BMW X3 2017

The third generation of the crossover BMW X3 2017 received a new body, a new interior, but the security systems have practically migrated from the second generation. Engineers quickly finalized and improved them, but they did not come up with anything new.

Safe body of the crossover BMW X3 2017 with side impact protection, reinforced elements in the doors and directional crumple zones. Standard equipment includes airbags around the entire perimeter of the interior of the crossover, in front for the driver and passenger, as well as for the driver in the knee area. Side airbags and curtains for side impact protection, and in the more expensive trim levels of the BMW X3 2017, an external airbag has been added to protect the pedestrian in the event of a collision.

Among the security set of the new BMW X3 2017 crossover, we can note the presence of:

• immobilizer;
• keyless access to the car;
• remote control using a smartphone;
• tire pressure sensors with output to the central screen.

Active safety systems of the crossover BMW X3 2017 include:

• adaptive cruise control (with Stop and Go function);
• adaptive front optics;
• lane change control system;
• prevention of a collision with a driving car behind;
• electronic steering wheel drive;
• automatic parking system;
• parking sensors;
• all-round visibility system;
• blind spot monitoring;
• distance control system.

The list is not complete, since BMW offers to install other security systems that are used on more expensive models for an additional fee. Engineers installed the maximum number of safety systems in order to protect the driver and passengers, as well as to facilitate the management of the new crossover.

Price and configuration of the new BMW X3 2017

Initially, it was supposed to supply a pair of complete sets of the third generation of the BMW X3 2017 crossover, but as it became known, there will be at least four of them. From basic to maximum with the M40i petrol engine.

The basic configuration of the BMW X3 2017 crossover with the xDrive20i gasoline unit starts at $ 42,450, with the xDrive20d diesel engine it will cost from $ 51,355. If you want a more powerful diesel BMW X3 2017 xDrive30d, then you need to shell out at least $ 68,700. The maximum charged configuration of the BMW X3 M40i 2017 will cost from $ 80,500.

As you can see, the price for the new crossover BMW X3 2017 is not the cheapest, but in comparison with other SUVs of the company, it is even very acceptable. The third generation of the new crossover BMW X3 2017 has already won a lot of positive reviews in comparison with the second, and if we talk about sales, there are already a lot of pre-orders for the new product, and most likely the statistics will not show negative numbers.

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