BMW X3 Launched in India-Price, Reviews & Specifications

BMW X3 Lunched in India

• BMW launched the X3 facelift in India today for Rs. 44.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).This X3 facelift keeps in line with the model that debuted at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and sports primarily cosmetic changes.
• The new X3 gets restyled twin circular head-lamps, the trademark kidney grille, new front and rear bumpers, and ORVMs with integrated turn signal indicators, and restyled alloy wheels. Inside, the most noticeable changes include a new HVAC display, coverable cup-holders, and the overall premium interiors with chrome accents.

REVIEWS:

• The headlamps are the main change - now extending all the way into the kidney grille. This is in line with the new X5's styling, and so expect the feature to carry over to the new generation X6 which debuts in a couple of months too.
• On the inside the colour palette and materials have been tweaked. I do like the new seats as they're more attractive and more comfortable too. In India the car is now available with a new xLine trim that includes matt aluminium inserts in the bumpers, xLine grille and exhaust, and a sporty leather steering wheel amongst other things.

• But the bigger changes are invisible, and under the hood. The great news is that the car maintains its nice sporty driving dynamics which is some thing which I really liked about this new generation when it first came out. So the fact that this element remains intact is great for me.
• In India BMW has decided to ditch the 30d engine and now both variants get only the two litre diesel. The reworked engine belts out 190 bhp, and peak torque now kicks in at 1750 rpm, which is really great. It offers good response through the well mated 8-speed gear shift.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Body Style                                                                         -   SUV                                                         
Displacement(cc)                                                               -   1995                                            
Fuel Type                                                                          -   Diesel                                    
Transmission                                                                      -   Automatic                                
Mileage(City/Highway in KMPL)                                       -   14           
Gears Type                                                                        -   8-Speed Automatic                 
Front Brakes Type                                                             -   Disc
Rear Brake Type                                                               -   Disc
Front Suspension Type                                                      -   Double joint strut front axle
Rear Suspension Type                                                       -   Multi-arm rear axle
Peak Power (BHP@ Max RPM)                                      -   184
Torque (NM@ Max RPM)                                              -   380
Fuel Capacity (ltr)                                                            -   67
Seating Capacity                                                              -   5