F25 X3 spy shots

[autoque]

I agree. 2011 sounds like a long time from now. MB GLK will hit the showrooms on January of 2009. I would like to see the new X3 come out sooner and compete with the GLK!!

[Meiac09]

I'd be down for a high performance X3.
414BHP, a 6 speed manual and fox red leather would be nice, but that'll never happen.

If BMW gets rid of the manual option, even as a P1, I'll be pissed.

[LeMansX5]

New spy shots of BMW's latest X3 prototype indicate the company may be moving the crossover's development forward to match the competition. Previous reports had indicated that the current BMW X3 would have to soldier on for a few more years until the arrival of an all-new model at the end of the decade. However, with the impending release of the new Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK, BMW is worried about losing its leadership position.

The latest spy images show a car with completely finished headlights and tail lights, slightly expanded dimensions for added interior space and more X5-like styling. Bringing in the X5 resemblance could also be a calculated move to help some of the upcoming X5 M model's cachet rub off on the smaller sibling. In addition to the revamped exterior, a full array of gadgets and features are expected to be available for the X3 to help keep its edge against Audi and Mercedes. It is even possible that BMW could make the night-vision heads-up display currently found in the X6 and other models available on the X3. Bi-xenon lights with around-corner capability and new seats that feature massage functions and ventilation are also expected for the new model.

Engines will remain largely the same, with a choice of four diesels ranging from 177hp (132kW) to 299hp (223kW), and most markets getting the option of two petrol engines rated at 231hp (172kW) and 306hp (228kW). A new hybrid model is also tipped to be on the table, though specifications are still forthcoming.

[LeMansX5]

[LeMansX5]

Latest spy video

[bmw5]

Video.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090122....0-bmw-x3-spied

[bmw5]

Great pictures!Thank you

[denkx3]

Hello, this is NOT the new x3!! it is the X1, check on youtube; BMW x1

[LeMansX5]

Its X3.
X1 does not have the scoop/intake above license plate. X3 does.
X3 wheel arches are perfect round, but X1's are not.
X3 roof is more sloping in back.

[denkx3]

Look so far in europe there is no direct information regarding the new X3, unfortunuatly! As i am waiting for the new model also. please see attached links for info about the X1.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43oFnmIwNdw

http://www.google.nl/imgres?imgurl=h...&ct=image&cd=1