India calling for the 2011 BMW X3!

2011 BMW X3 Crossover

More and more Beemers seem to be moving away from Chris Bangle’s radicality. How else do you explain the 2011 BMW X3 with it’s new headlights, that could have easily been mistaken for an Audi or a Mercedes Benz SUV if not for the prominent BMW kidney grille up front. The new BMW X3 is significantly larger than the outgoing model in all aspects of exterior proportions. So, gone is the impression of the X3 being a 3 Series Beemer on SUV steroids. Rather, the 2011 BMW X3 now feels like a genuinely independent SUV or SAV as BMW would like us to call it.

2011 BMW X3 Crossover

Just like it’s new looks, the 2011 X3 is an all new crossover from the German luxury marque and this included newer, more spacious interiors and plenty of technology packed in with the fourth generation iDrive. The interiors thankfully don’t borrow the cheaper 3 Series Sedan’s dashboard layout and instead has an independent design. Along with these changes, European and American models get plenty of engine options that include a 3 liter turbo petrol that will deliver 300 bhp and many diesel engines beginning from the 2 liter four cylinder diesel. India however might get a 3 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine pumping out about 240 Bhp and the 2 liter common rail diesel engine with 170 Bhp.

2011 BMW X3 Crossover

Moving on the dynamics, the BMW X3 gets more ground clearance, an optimized xDrive system along with a brand new suspension unit. Talking about India, the 2011 BMW X3 will see an Indian launch in early 2011 in line with BMW India’s tradition of launching global models in India with minimal delay. The 2011 BMW X3 will cost a tad higher than the existing X3 on account of all these changes that have been effected to the 2011 model. So, you can expect to pay about 10% more than the current BMW X3. So, if you’re looking for a Crossover packed with the plenty of technology and creature comforts with the BMW badge tagging along for the added aura, you must take a long hard look at the 2011 BMW X3.

2011 BMW X3 Crossover