First Look: 2011 BMW X3

BMW is all set to launch the next gen X3 edition. The company honchos have smartly taken this decision to keep up with the times and maintain their leadership in the luxury car segment.  The computer images which were floated on various clearly describe this new edition.

The images reveal the company’s plans to move towards the crossover development to keep up with the pace of its competitors. Audi Q5 and Mercedes Benz GLK editions have already probed their worth. To maintain its leadership position BMW has planned the debut of the next gen X3.

The next gen X3 model will be unveiled next year but will be known as 2011 BMW X3. The images reveal that the dimensions of the car has been expanded to offer more interior space and make seating more comfortable for the passengers. The body silhouette is also designed with completely finished headlights and tail lights. It is quite prominent that BMW has borrowed some styling cues from the X1 compact SUV.

The company plans to load the car with the latest technology features, and all car fans can expect a full array of features attached to this edition. The next gen edition will also be equipped with Bi-xenon headlights and around corner capability. The seat would feature massage functions to offer complete comfort while travelling.

The company proposes to use similar technology under the trunk. It is expected that the company will offer options of four engines to the Europe market which would range from 177 to 300 horsepower while the US market would get options of two gasoline engine which would generate 231 horsepower and 306 horsepower. The company plans to introduce the hybrid model also very soon; however the company has kept all details under the wraps.

We will update our readers with finer details to get a closer view of the X3 …. Till then keep tuned.

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