BMW X3
2011 will be remembered as the year a new BMW X3 generation was born. Falling into the increasingly popular luxury compact SUV category, the X3 is known for its sport capabilities and efficient all-wheel drive. Dubbed xDrive, this system effectively distributes power to all four wheels, in accordance with the road conditions and always maximizing performance. Two engines are offered, including an excellent 300-hp 3.0-litre V6.
BMW X3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$46,900 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$882/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,0 l I-6 |
| Power | 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm (224 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft @ 1,300 – 5,000 rpm (400 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 697 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/50R18 |
| Rear tires | P245/50R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,648 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,882 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,661 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm (111″) |
| Front track | 1,595 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,610 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 782 l and 1,792 l |
| Fuel tank | 67 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |