The explosive growth of the crossover SUV market was good
for the bottom line of cars, but the real winner could simply be the consumer.
Look at the current state of the compact-luxury-crossover segment, for example.
Every significant premium brand now has an entry, and many of them are very
interesting. This is a well-rounded Audi Q5, a spirit-rich Alfa Romeo Stelvio,
a forward-designed Volvo XC60, a distinguished Mercedes-Benz GLC class, a
Jaguar F-Pace sports car and a group car winning the 10 Best Porsche Macan.
Gladiators are in the third generation of the BMW X3.
Bavarians were among the first to appear in this market when the original X3
took off in 2003, and this model has since been one of the strongest sellers in
this class. The latest X3 has already made a huge impression on us thanks to
its dynamic dynamics in the sporty six-cylinder form M40i, and now
we had the
opportunity to test the four-cylinder version 30i directed at the heart of this
crowded and disgusting segment.
Nimble with Quick
Even without the removal of the tweaks and the six-to-one,
X3 remains a good driver. The latest B48 turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-diameter
and power almost the whole BMW entry and here is a heart, using
enthusiastically and slowly to touch a cool,
while X3 comes from its way, that it is almost impossible to define the
turbo lag and prevent it from beginning to swiftly. A strong 31-mpg inventory
of our 75-mph van (2 mpg than EPA's) is a good deal, too.
Help a team of red keys encourage you to look, and it's good
for chassis to be fun. The water combination of water and feedback from the BMW
feature is quite comprehensive here. Look at a high level (by our size, you sit
at almost five inches [X3 inches] above the input process), we can go and call
X3 more enthusiastically and music more than sedan games. There is a source of
satisfaction for the supervisor, full support suspension and stability through
the translators, and a solid and strong idea through strong agreement. These
are the BMW issues we remember well.
Although our car had a Dynamic Handling package worth $
1,400, which included M Sport brakes with variable steering and the adaptation
dampers mentioned above (which may be available for $ 1,000 as an independent
option), braking performance was a disappointment due to no bite from the pedal
and a bit long at 175 feet stop distance from 70 mph.
Not looking
Unfortunately, the static proportions of X3 do not indicate
his athleticism. Our test car, finished in neat Dark Olive Metallic, managed to
blend in with the background and there was not much to distinguish it from its
predecessor. Even in one of the more eye-catching color combinations or the
optional additional visual aggression M Sport, we do not think that BMW offers
anywhere near F-Pace, XC60 or Stelvio.
The advantage of the X3 box is, however, the extremely
practical interior package. The spacious rear seat impresses with a large
headroom and legroom, and the cargo space measures 29 cubic feet with all seats
in place. In our X3 tests, it contained more suitcases than the Q5 or Macan,
although our X3 was equipped with an additional spare tire that lifts the floor
and steals a certain volume of cargo. The alternative is to go without a spare
150 USD and depends only on run-flat tires.
It costs extra
Inside the X3, nicely grained plastics, soft leather and
tasteful wood finishes create a warm atmosphere, while digital displays in the
cluster of indicators and the large i-Drive central screen look sharply and
modern. It is true that many of our favorite interior items were expensive
options that led to the test price of our X3 to a steep $ 57,820. Among them
were USD 1,700 for leather upholstery and USD 6,150 for Convenience and Premium
packages, which added features such as a panoramic roof window, a larger
10.3-inch i-Drive screen with navigation (standard screen with a diagonal of
6.5 inches), entry with a key proximity, display with head and heated steering
wheel. We are almost sure that X3s closer to the starting price of $43 445 will
not be so rich in the middle. We will also mention how absurd it is that the
Apple Car-Play's ability is $ 300, but is standard for the $ 21,000 Volkswagen
Golf or $ 14,000 for the Chevrolet Spark.
It is much easier, however, to avoid the characteristic
injuries of BMW, when the dynamic dynamics of BMW are on board. The lively X3
is a hopeful sign that BMW has not forgotten how to satisfy its main offer with
a special sauce that has built its reputation first. And, perhaps more
importantly, BMW's ability to combine this pleasant and nostalgic nature with a
practical and luxurious package makes the X3 one of the most fascinating
entries in its highly contested segment. It costs extra.
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