BMW X3 Review – All You Need to Know about the Car
BMW X3 Review – All You Need to Know about the Car
Being launched to the public in 2004, the latest version of BMW X3 is now on sale. This series is the third generation of X3 and will enter its second year in 2019. Get to know more about this BMW’s car here.
Interior Design
This compact SUV comes with interesting offerings for the customers. It has a larger space that will fit for 5 passengers along with their gears. You will get an extra storage bump that can reach 62.7 cubic feet of space is you fold the second row of this BMW X3. This is larger than the one offered by Acura RDX, Audi Q5, as well as Mercedes-Benz GLC. In this way, you will be to store more items in the car while keeping the comfort. In addition, you will also get a large cargo capacity just behind the rear seats that reach 28.7 cubic feet. This will be great for you that often go traveling with many luggage in your car.
Specs and Powertrain
There are two engines used in the X3 series, they are the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that can produce 258 pound-feet of torque and 248 horsepower to all of the car’s four wheels. If you are thinking of higher speed, you can use 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six. This engine can produce 365 pound-feet of torque and 355 horsepower to allow you to drive at a higher speed. The car is also empowered by an eight-speed automatic transmission.This machine can be controlled by using steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters found in the car. The engines applied in this X3 series of BMW can run 30 mpg on the highway with 23 miles per gallon for the EPA estimation. However, the EPA will decrease up to 22/ 29 mpg if you choose to use all-wheel drive. Meanwhile, the six-cylinder version of the series will go down the fuel economy up to 20/ 27 mpg.
Technology Applied in the X3
Though the BMW X3 series is relatively on the top place of compact crossover class, when it comes the discussion of standard technology, this BMW X3 version is placed on the bottom part. There is no boxes ticked option provided by the X3, instead, you will find a 6.5-inch touchscreen which is controlled iDrive of BMW, standard Bluetooth streaming, and satellite radio. The car doesn’t provide Android Auto either. You will need to spend a relatively high cost if you want to have Apple CarPlay.
