Work on updating the second generation of the BMW X3 crossover has become known for a relatively long time. Representatives of the Bavarian concern announced the imminent release of a restyled version of the X3 at the end of the summer of 2013. Six months later, the first images of the new car appeared on the Web, as well as detailed information about the main innovations of the model.
Official presentation updated crossover took place in the spring of 2014, when the novelty was presented at the March Motor Show in Switzerland. Oddly enough, but the company's management did not promote its updated crossover. Unlike other premieres of the year, the 2015 BMW X3 did not show off on a separate podium with spectacular model girls around. Inexperienced visitors to the Geneva forum could understand that they were in front of a premiere car, only by a discreet sticker on the sides of the car.
Such a “timid” attitude towards the presentation of new items is due to the planned update of the current model. The second generation X3 has been produced since 2010, so the restyling that happened happened to the car “just right”. However, the planned update turned out to be very successful. After all, the crossover has undergone a full restyling, having received noticeable changes both in appearance as well as in interior design. The technical component has also been updated.
exterior design
Exterior design changes, more quality salon, added options and updated line power units designed to support the interest of potential car buyers for the next three years, after which the concern plans to release a third BMW generations X3.
Considering the appearance of the car, it is hard not to notice the expressive headlights, successfully integrated with the branded “nostrils” of the radiator grille, which have also undergone a change. Optionally, the developers offer the installation of head optics with full LED content. Such headlights also rely on LED "fog lights", which are standardly installed on.
New front bumper got an aerodynamic shape. Compliance with the trend of the widespread use of LED filling is also expressed in the use of LEDs for turn signal repeaters integrated into the exterior rear-view mirrors. The edges of the stampings passing along the sides of the car through the door handles have a more pronounced shape relative to the pre-styling version. The design has also changed rims light alloy.
As you get closer to the stern, the "degree" of renewal noticeably decreases. Distinguish back an updated crossover from a pre-styling sample can only be carefully compared standing side by side cars. BMW X3 2014 — 2015 model year features a different rear bumper design. By the way, the door luggage compartment new items are now equipped with a hands-free opening system. Like many competitors, the trunk of the Bavarian model can be opened by sliding your toe under the bumper. True, for this you need to have a special smart card with you, which provides keyless entry inside the car and start the engine.
In general, the appearance of the updated X3 began to look a lot like the older model ( last generation). Most experts call such a decision thoughtful and quite promising. marketing ploy. Those wishing to become the owner of a Bavarian crossover now do not have to pay a lot of money for a big X5, because there is an opportunity to purchase a more compact and much more affordable X3. The only point is whether the owners of the “real” X5 will be offended by the fact that already from 20 meters their “luxury” car cannot be distinguished from the “common”, in their opinion, X3.
The use of new bumpers led to an increase in the overall length of the car body. According to this indicator, the “German” has grown by 9 mm - now the length of the X3 is 4,657 mm. The rest of the dimensions remained the same: the width of the car is 1,881 mm, the height is 1,661 mm, and the wheelbase is 2,810 mm.
IN standard equipment light-alloy wheels of the car are “shod” in rubber with a dimension of 225/60 R17. But an extensive selection of more impressive rims and tires is optionally offered, the radius of which ranges from 18 to 20. As already mentioned, the updated version of the crossover received wheel disks new design - future owner can choose one of five wheel options. The palette of colors in which the body of the new car is painted has also expanded. From now on, 15 body color options are available immediately.
What's in the cabin?
It cannot be said that the developers of the model bypassed the interior of the car with changes and improvements. Although the architecture of the front panel and the overall design style are preserved, the inside of the new X3 has become more modern and interesting. In addition to the use of higher quality finishing materials, the interior of the restyled X3 is distinguished by the presence of a modified center console and an increased size of the branded display. multimedia system iDrive.
The multimedia complex itself has become noticeably faster to respond to commands from the outside, in addition, the “multimedia” has become even more functional, including by learning to connect with popular social networks. The joystick for controlling the multimedia complex has acquired a touchpad.
Of the other updates, it is worth noting the installation of a multifunctional steering wheel covered in genuine leather, already as standard equipment. Cup holders equipped with a sliding lid appeared on the console. A head-up full color display and a system are available as optional systems. automatic control headlights high beam High Beam Assistant.
Among the numerous electronic assistants driver's attention driving assistant Plus, which is an active cruise control with the ability to independently slow down the car, up to its complete stop and subsequent resumption of movement. Helpful Assistant the driver will also have electronics that track the intersection of the car road markings, as well as a warning about high degree danger of running into a moving or stationary obstacle. On top of that, the crossover is equipped with all-round cameras, the image from which is transmitted to the display of the multimedia system.
Numerous optional “packages” of additional trim and equipment are available to the owner to individualize the BMW X3 2015. As practice has shown real sales, the most requested are the M Sport and X line packages.
Power units and specifications
According to German engineers, the 2015 BMW X3 crossover is the most environmentally friendly car in its class. The novelty is equipped with seven engines, three of which run on gasoline, and four, manufactured using Twin Power Turbo technology, developed by BMW specialists, run on diesel fuel.
Any of the motors is made in the EfficientDynamics format. This implies the presence of start-stop systems and energy recovery during braking, as well as compliance with the most stringent requirements. environmental standard Euro 6. From gearboxes, you can choose a 6-speed mechanical unit, as well as an 8-band automatic transmission. The company's dealers in Russia offer exclusively all-wheel drive versions of the xDrive crossover, while rear-wheel drive sDrive cars are available in Europe.
Perhaps, special attention deserves diesel BMW X3 xDrive, powered by the latest 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder engine, developing maximum power at 190 hp The peak thrust of such a motor is 400 Nm. This new engine made entirely of aluminum and equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger. In the standard version, such a motor is paired with a 6-speed "mechanics", you can order an 8-speed "automatic" as an option. Dynamic characteristics crossover equipped with a new diesel engine quite worthy. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h takes only 8 seconds, the maximum speed is fixed at around 210 km/h.
The base diesel engine of 2 liters is also not bad. With a power of 150 hp, such a unit will offer the driver a torque of 360 Nm. True, in dynamics, the youngest of the diesel engines is noticeably inferior, accelerating the car to “hundreds” in 9.8 seconds, with a high-speed “ceiling” of 190 km / h.
Much more dynamic will be the top diesel engine, the volume of which is equal to three liters. Shooting the car to the first hundred in just 5.8 seconds, the xDrive30d diesel is capable of accelerating it to 232 km/h.
No less good and petrol options BMW X3. For models with all-wheel drive, 2-liter 4-cylinder engines with a capacity of 184 and 245 hp are provided, capable of accelerating the car to 100 km / h in 8.2 and 6.5 seconds, respectively. Finally, the 3 liter gasoline unit modification xDrive35i, equipped with six cylinders, develops an impressive 306 Horse power and accelerates the updated "Bavarian" even a little faster than the main diesel engine. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h takes just 5.6 seconds.
Behavior on the road
According to most automotive critics, restyled BMW X3 is one of best cars class in terms of handling and driving feel when traveling in different conditions ride. The sharp steering wheel is very responsive to any commands, transferring exactly as much force to the wheels of the front axle as the driver requires.
The suspension has moderately hard settings - at first the car may seem harsh when driving around the city, but on suburban highways, especially when cornering, the suspension settings will seem ideal. The car clearly keeps a given trajectory and on high speed creates the feeling of a locomotive moving on rails. It will take some time to get used to the sensitive gas pedal. This statement is most relevant in relation to diesel engines. Sometimes it seems that the car takes off from a place just by looking at the gas pedal.
Pros and cons of the model
The updated BMW X3 belongs to the small number of cars that are hard to find flaws. Given that the presented model belongs to the class of crossovers, the disadvantage, perhaps, can be called a very small amount of luggage space. With quite decent dimensions and quite rather big appearance car, its trunk is one of the least capacious in the class.
Others not the most strong point car is the quality of the soundproofing of the cabin. However, the noble roar of Bavarian engines, coming from under the hood into the car, can hardly be regarded as a serious drawback.
As for the advantages, there are many of them. First of all, these are wonderful engines that provide the car with excellent dynamics and fuel efficiency. High quality interior trim, modern stylish interior design and almost perfect ergonomics of the driver's workplace are also the advantages of the presented car.
Refreshing the appearance of the car, giving it the familiar features of the older model, the developers of the new X3 deserve extremely positive ratings and praise for their new creation.
The popular crossover X3, which since 2003 has traveled around the world in excess of a million cars, is being updated by BMW with an economical diesel engine and some interesting improvements to the exterior and interior trim.
BMW X3 (2015)
The new X3 2014-2015 is offered to European buyers with a choice of four diesel and three gasoline engines, in eight engine/transmission combinations. New is the efficient 2.0-litre diesel engine, which consumes an average of just 5.2 liters of fuel at 190 hp.
Another novelty is the 150-horsepower 2.0-liter diesel unit for the 18d version, which, after a run of 100 kilometers, will spend on average exactly 5 liters of fuel and accelerate the crossover from standstill to 100 km / h in 9.5 seconds with a standard 6-speed manual gearbox and classic rear-wheel drive.
For updated car four new exterior and interior colors are available, and All trims are offered with 17-inch wheels (5 new), except 35d and 35i where standard discs 18" wheels and optional customization packages to fit 20" wheels.
Externally, the novelty has changed the front end, with a larger and more rounded grille combined with new headlights (full LED option), as well as both bumpers and the design of the side mirror housings with integrated turn signals.
Inside, the center console has undergone a light upgrade, which received a pair of cup holders and climate control controls. Quality leather for the steering wheel braid is offered as standard.
On board the updated crossover, a proprietary range of BMW ConnectedDrive mobile services is available, which the manufacturer is constantly improving, which will allow the driver to receive various information, including traffic data. Of the innovations - modified navigation system, a head-up display that informs the helmsman comfortably without distracting from the road and allows for finger-drawing input iDrive system touchpad.
Another one additional option - automatic switching headlights, which works thanks to sensors that provide information intelligent cruise control, with braking and resuming movement with set speed. Parking a car is also not difficult, automatic parallel parking that does not require any action from the driver.
Among the security systems, there is also the possibility of both automatic and manual emergency calls in case of an accident. The system is based on data received from the SIM card built into the car.
In Russia
June 20, 2014 became known Russian prices American car and Kaliningrad assembly, which goes on sale in Russia from August 23.
8 speed automatic transmission standard on all versions except 20i and 20d, and parking sensors, heated front seats, bi-xenon headlights, radio and anti-theft satellite system complete all models without exception.
The standard list of equipment for all cars includes climate control, cruise control, 8-speed automatic transmission, alloy wheels size 17-18 inches, leather steering wheel heated and parking sensors, while dimming and auto-folding rear-view mirrors and power front seats are found on all models except the entry-level 20i and 20d.
A head-up display, Hi-Fi audio and an 8.8-inch navigation system complete the Exclusive versions.
As of February 2016, the price starts from 2,620,000 rubles.
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Specifications BMW X3 (2015)
- Body type: Crossover;
- Engine: 4-6 cylinders, 2.0-3.0 liters, Diesel/Petrol;
- Engine power: 150-313 l / s;
- Torque: 270-630 Nm;
- Maximum speed: 195-245 km/h;
- Average fuel consumption: 5.0-8.3 l / 100 km;
- Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 5.3-9.5 s;
- Drive unit: Rear or Full;
- Transmission: 6-st. Manual transmission or 8-st. automatic transmission;
- Length: 4657 mm;
- Width: 1881-2089 mm;
- Height: 1678 mm;
- Wheelbase: 2810 mm;
- Front wheel track: 1616 mm;
- Track rear wheels: 1632 mm;
- Ground clearance (Clearance): 204 mm;
- Wheels: 17-20-inch;
- Weight: 1660-1880 kilograms;
- Trunk volume: 550-1600 liters;
BMW X3 price
- Price: From 2,620,000 rubles* *Accurate BMW cost X3 check with your nearest BMW dealers.
Cars created by the Bavarian manufacturer BMW, - this is the standard among, as well as SUVs. Consumers can look forward to updated tech and different designs.
What will please the appearance of X3?
The 2015 model is the 2nd generation small crossover, but at the same time, the car can be safely called a very important component of the legendary company. The exterior features of this car unite it with many other representatives of the off-road and crossover lines.
The appearance of the new BMW X3 2015, the photo of which can be seen below, attracts attention with a modified radiator grille, as well as head optics, stretched horizontally. Through such changes the appearance of the new crossover has become more modern m.
The front bumper has also become different, now it looks more dynamic, more aggressive. Side mirrors boast turn signal repeaters, car rims stand out for their new design. The body paint was replenished with two shades, changed somewhat and rear bumper, and completes the image with powerful exhaust pipes.
Automobile, which received the index F25, became much prettier, which should attract buyers and increase its popularity. He ideal for trips through the "stone jungle". However, only a test drive of the 2015 BMW X3 can confirm these words.
As for the dimensions of the car, they remained almost the same, only the model added 9 mm in length. Width (1.881 m) and height (1.661 m) have remained the same. The ground clearance was 21.2 cm. For the X3 model, the 17th, as well as the 18th discs are relied upon. The purchased individualization package allows you to show off to friends and 20-inch wheels.
Let's go to the salon, shall we?
The layout in the interior has remained the same, but now it is finished with very high quality materials.. On the center console is a large LCD-screen multimedia system. To the right of the gearshift lever is the control joystick. Even in the basic version, the crossover is distinguished by a leather steering wheel braid. Consumers are offered the ConnectedDrive complex, which will inform the driver about traffic jams.
As for the tailgate, it stands out with an electric drive (you can get it even in the basic version). If we talk about top versions, then you can open the trunk by moving your foot under the bumper located at the back.
Among the innovations in the cabin, a modified navigation system should be highlighted. Also, buyers can switch headlights in automatic mode along with automatic parallel parking.
Specifications
The range of power units of the updated X3 crossover has been slightly changed. From now on, "junior" diesel engines are offered in a different design. The rear-wheel drive sDrive 18d models are equipped with a turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine (2 liters, 150 “horses”, 360 Nm of thrust). The xDrive 20d is equipped with a 190-horsepower engine (400 Nm of thrust). Both of these "engines" have become less "gluttonous", and latest version now accelerates to 100 km/h in just over 8 seconds.
Buyers will be able to order the X3 crossover with 2-liter turbocharged petrol engines (184/245 “horses”). In addition, it is proposed "Top" engine with a volume of 3 liters and a power of 306 hp. They rely on an 8-band "automatic" ZF or a 6-speed manual transmission.
The sDrive version will be equipped with all-wheel drive system. The wheels will get ventilated disc brakes, supplemented with BAS, ABS, EBD.
Start of sales and price tags
Buy new generation X3 is possible since August last year. The price of the 2015 BMW X3 is RUB 1.938 mln. For this amount, you can purchase a complete set with a manual transmission. "Automatic" will cost more - 2.1 million rubles. Price diesel version begin with 1.962 million.
In the summer of 2010, the Bavarian automaker distributed official photos of the second generation of the BMW X3 crossover in the new F25 body, the world debut of which took place in September at the motor show in Paris.
Externally new bmw X3 F25 (2015-2016) has become somewhat larger and more solid: the bumpers have changed, the new front optics has acquired a strip led lights daylight, there are elegant stampings on the sidewalls, the rear-view mirrors have become larger.
Options and prices BMW X3 2019
Compared to its predecessor, the new BMW X3 stretched out in length by 83 mm (up to 4,652), added 28 mm “at the shoulders” (up to 1,881) and grew in height by 13 mm (up to 1,687), wheelbase increased by 15 millimeters (up to 2810). The dimensions of the novelty in all respects surpass the main competitors - and. At the same time, despite the increased size, the X3 II generation has become even somewhat lighter than the previous model.
Inside, the SUV boasts a completely new interior with a different front panel and center console, which has acquired a large 8.8-inch display, new steering wheel and door panels, as well as modified seats.
The trunk volume of the new BMW X3 F25 is 550 liters, which is 70 liters more than its predecessor, the back of the rear sofa folds in a ratio of 60:40, but you can optionally order a seat that folds in a ratio of 40:20:40. Having folded backs of a back row, the volume of a compartment increases to 1600 l.
Initially, only two engines were offered for the crossover: basic version xDrive35i received an inline six-cylinder petrol turbo engine volume of 3.0 liters, issuing 306 hp. and maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1,300 rpm. Working in tandem with the new 8-speed automatic, the BMW xDrive35i is capable of accelerating from standstill to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, and its top speed is 245 kilometers per hour.
The second option is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged diesel unit and direct injection fuel common rail. The power of such an engine is 184 hp, the maximum torque is 380 Nm. The engine is aggregated with a 6-speed mechanical box gears and accelerates the new X3 to hundreds in 8.5 seconds. at a maximum speed of 210 km / h.
Later, the line was expanded to include an initial 184-horsepower 2.0-liter gasoline engine (modification xDrive 20i), as well as a more powerful 245-horsepower version of the same unit (xDrive 28i) and two more three-liter diesel engines with a return of 250 hp (xDrive 30d) and 313 hp (xDrive 35d). As follows from the designation, all versions of the model, without exception, are all-wheel drive.
Updated BMW X3
At the beginning of February 2014 BMW company introduced updated version crossover X3 (F25), which received a modified appearance, improved interior and upgraded diesel engine. world premiere new items took place in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
Externally, the BMW X3 (2015-2016) got redesigned bumpers, new rear-view mirrors with integrated turn signal repeaters, and the main one - a larger grille and other head optics, made in the style of the new one.
Also, several additional body color options and rim designs were prepared for the car. The interior architecture of the updated BMW X3 2015 remained the same, but the center console was slightly modified, new finishing materials and additional upholstery schemes appeared, as well as modernized system iDrive with an integrated touchpad in the controller.
The base two-liter diesel on the xDrive 20d version now produces 190 hp. (400 Nm) against 184 forces and 380 Nm before, plus it has become a little more economical compared to the previous version. The rest of the engines remained unchanged - in total for the BMW X3 (F25) on the European market, four diesel and three gasoline engines, which are aggregated in a pair with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-band automatic.
Sales of the updated BMW X3 2019 in Russia started in the summer at a price of 2,670,000 to 3,580,000 rubles, and the delivery of cars is carried out both from the USA and the local Kaliningrad assembly. The latter in some versions are even a little more expensive due to richer standard equipment.
