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New BMW X3 Petrol launched in India – Price Rs 56.9 lakh

BMW X3’s journey has spanned 15 years, and two generations. The second gen X3 was released in 2011 and in 2017, 3rd gen X3 made global debut. A very successful product, a total of 1.5 million X3’s have been sold till date. Now, this new X3 has been launched in India. Back in April, BMW India launched the new X3 in two trims, Expedition and Luxury Line, both powered by same 2.0 liter diesel engine, price is Rs 49.99 lakh and Rs 56.7 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

Today, they have announced the launch of petrol engine powered X3 Luxury Line. Price starts from Rs 56.9 lakhs, ex-showroom. Nestled in the comfort of luxury, it’s striking and rugged off-road façade characterize sportiness. Short front and rear overhangs are spotted immediately. The kidney grille in front remains, and hexagonal design foglamps are introduced. The latter features for the first time in a BMW X car.

What is New

In fact, the newness, it is telling. The new, G01-generation BMW X3 rehaul factors in design language, technology, interiors, engines, and chassis. Balance lays in 50:50 weight distribution between front and rear axle. Chassis choices include M Sport suspension, Dynamic Damper Control, M Sport brakes and variable sport steering. 18-inch light-alloy wheels are offered as standard, slightly bigger than 17-inch wheels fitted on the previous gen.

Interiors

Interior upholstery tilts towards classy. Equipment options boost comfort through a 3 zone automatic climate control, Ambient Air package, and active seat ventilation. The panoramic glass roof brings in perceived airiness, and cargo space depends on the 40:20:40 split/folding rear seat backrests. The optional BMW Display Key locks and unlocks the car by radio remote control, and displays status information, and controls optional auxiliary heating. Rear light clusters (optional full-LED), downward-sloping roof spoiler and twin exhaust tailpipes manifest muscularity.

Intelligent lightweight design is optimized through use of aluminium components in the engine and suspension, among other things. New BMW X3 is about 55 kgs lighter in its newest avatar. Power comes from a 2.0 liter diesel engine that delivers 190 hp and 400 Nm torque. It does 0-100 kmph in 8 seconds. Petrol engine is a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder mill delivering 252 hp and 350 Nm. It does 0-100 kmph in 6.3 seconds. All engine options are mated to eight-speed Steptronic transmission in its newest form.

Technology and Safety

BMW ConnectedDrive Services and apps working on BMW Connected uses smartphones, smartwatches, and devices to integrate the car and one’s digital footprint. Commute related details like addresses from stored info on a smartphone can be transferred automatically to the car navigation system, to set destination, and check ETA.

Gesture control makes finger and hand gestures the only requirement to operate a few navigation and infotainment system functions. Optional Voice Assistant intelligently deciphers common speech patterns that negate the need to set customary spoken commands. So, whatever you say, your car understands what you mean. The optional Head-Up Display (HUD) brings together technologically advanced graphics, resolution, and display options, to bring vital driving data to the driver’s line of sight.

BMW Personal CoPilot features facilitating driver assistance and (semi-)automated driving, does justice to Active Cruise Control. Driving Assistant Plus safety package features Steering and lane control assistant, Lane Change Assistant, and Lane Keeping Assistant with side collision protection.

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