- suv 60,650
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- suv 60,650 gasoline silver automatic
2011 bmw x3 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, with more space and much better ride quality. introductionthe bmw x3 is all-new for 2011. Bmw's first x3 was a successful model for the company, selling 150,000 copies in the usa and more than 600,000 units worldwide. Now, with its all-new second version of the x3, built in a new assembly hall at bmw's spartanburg, south carolina, plant, bmw has taken pains to address the aspects of the first-generation model most commonly criticized: rear-seat space and ride quality. the all-new 2011 bmw x3 boasts significantly better rear leg- and elbow room, and its cargo space is now claimed to be the class leader before the rear seatbacks are folded down, at 27. 6 cubic feet. Quoted dimensions for rear legroom indicate an increase of a full inch (to 36. 8 inches), while headroom is up two inches over that of the first-generation x3. the 2011 x3 also features completely redeveloped suspension technology, with a new double-joint spring-strut mechanism at the front and a multi-link system at the rear. the 2011 bmw x3 comes with a choice of engines, a 3. 0-liter inline-6 and a turbocharged version of the same engine. They get essentially the same fuel economy, but the turbocharged engine has more power. Operating efficiency, too, has been given a boost by the fitting of an 8-speed automatic transmission. bmw's xdrive all-wheel-drive system, standard on all models, retains as much of a rear-drive feel as it can muster, using a multi-plate clutch to vary rear-to-front torque split from fully 100 percent committed to the rear to 40 percent sent forward to assist with traction. an optional electronic damping control system is available to vary shock response according to conditions, with a driver-selectable three-position switch to focus its operation to the driver's intended activity. This so-called performance control switch also affects the level of steering assist, and the xdrive all-wheel drive system by selecting a 20/80 front-to-rear torque-split in steady state driving and also providing some so-called torque-vectoring influence in corners by braking an inside wheel. The xdrive28i comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels. the bmw x3 xdrive35i 41,050) features a 2979 cc inline-6 equipped with a twin-scroll turbocharger, and produces 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, the latter available from 1300 rpm through to 5000 rpm. The xdrive35i comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels. an 8-speed automatic transmission is standard with both engines. standard features on x3 models include leatherette upholstery, climate control with micron air filter, 205-watt am/fm/cd with mp3 and hd radio, power locks, power windows, eight way power front seats with memory for driver seat, steering wheel audio controls, bluetooth, ipod connectivity, on-board computer. options include nevada leather 1,450); navigation 2,150); rearview camera 400); satellite radio 350); premium audio 875); panoramic moonroof 1,350); park distance control 750); power tailgate 500); keyless entry 500); heated front seats 500); folding rear seats split 40/20/40 200). The dynamic handling package 1,400) includes dynamic damper control, variable sport steering, and performance control. (all new car test drive prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) safety features include the mandated dual front airbags plus side-curtain airbags for head protection, side-impact airbags for torso protection. Active safety features include anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, all-wheel drive. Up front is the usual forward-leaning bmw kidney grille. The headlight assembly is large and emphatic, and is integrated with a detailed front apron which uses contrasting colors and various apertures to provide plenty of surface excitement. When equipped with the optional xenon headlights, the corona rings and daytime running lights are provided by bright white leds. the profile of the new bmw x3 is characterized by flared wheel arches and short front and rear overhangs. The designers have used concave planes and a recessed license plate area to alter the reflective dimensions, adding a sculpted effect. The taillights are positioned well to the outside, and have a distinctive mushroom shape that allows the outboard lenses to be substantially larger than the shapes in the tailgate. Led light bars are intended to create a distinctive bmw nighttime design signature. when compared to its predecessor (pre-2011), the new x3 is a half-inch taller, 3. 36 inches longer, 1. 1 inches wider, and features a half-inch more ground clearance. It rides on a wheelbase that is just 0. 6 inches longer, at 110. 6 inches. interiorthe interior of the new 2011 x3 is welcoming, with tasteful surfaces and a very tidy arrangement of all necessary components. Typical bmw dark dashboard moldings contrast with lighter lower sections and carpet colors. A fat-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel incorporates various satellite switches for the audio system and cruise control, and the ambiance is at once functional and luxurious. The optional navigation system uses an 8. 8-inch high-resolution display featuring a trans-reflective screen said to be the largest in the vehicle segment. Storage compartments and cupholders are present at every turn. the three rear seats are certainly roomier than in the previous car, and the luggage compartment provides between 19 and 56. 6 cubic feet of space depending on how the rear seats are arranged. Rear-seat backrests split 60/40 and can be folded separately or together. The rear seats that come with the optional ski pass-through have three segments (40/20/40) that can also be folded down individually. driving impressionit's clear from the first few yards in the new x3 that the model has made great strides in chassis sophistication. It's extremely smooth, with much of the sound of the car's undercarriage effectively attenuated. Luckily, this commendable compliance does not translate into a sloppy ride. Indeed, ride-motion control is exemplary, so progress is smooth and flat, just the way it should be. big 12. 9-inch disc rotors inside 19-inch wheels shod with 245/55r18 tires slow the xdrive35i's 4222-pound mass with real authority, backed up by standard abs. The base-level xdrive28i has the same brakes, but uses 17-inch wheels and 225/60r17 tires. bmw has adopted an electric steering assist system, and its engineers have not done a bad job of overcoming the feedback challenges attendant to this burgeoning new technique. AM/FM✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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