2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i with 2.0L Turbo Priced from $37,995

BMW's new 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger continues to trickle down the range. Following its introduction in the Z4 sDrive28i, 528i and the all-new 328i, the force-fed four-pot is now replacing the 240-horsepower 3.0-liter straight-six in the X3 xDrive28i.

The German automaker announced U.S. pricing today for the four-cylinder X3 xDrive28i, which arrives in showrooms this April as a 2013 model with the same MSRP of $37,995, including $895 destination and handling, as the outgoing six-cylinder 2012 xDrive28i.

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BMW Wins Another Contract to Supply Munich's Police with Patrol Cars

For the past 50 years, the BMW Group has been providing patrol cars to the German city of Munich and this tradition continues with a new contract that will see the automaker supplying several hundred vehicles a year to the Bavarian Police.

Under the new deal, BMW will produce specially modified versions of its new 2012 3-Series sedan and its upcoming Touring sibling, along with the 5-Series sedan and Touring models, and for the first time ever, the X3 crossover as well.

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BMW Announces New X3 Drive28i with 2.0L Turbo, X5 M Sport Edition and More for 2012

It seems that BMW has entered a non-stop process either revealing completely new models or updating its existing portfolio.

Just to get an idea of what we're talking about, in the last 30 days alone, BMW has introduced these new models: 320i Turbo plus the 316d and 318d; the 125i Turbo, 125d, 116d ED and 1-Series M Sport Packages; the M550d, X5 M50d and X6 M50d; the X6 and X6M Facelift, the market launch of the ActiveHybrid 5; and of course, the M6 Coupe and Convertible.

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New BMW X3 Tops while Range Rover Evoque Flops Consumer Reports' Tests

Just like a Rotten Tomatoes review can make or break a movie’s reputation and its box-office success, Consumer Reports’ road tests have the potential to boost a vehicle's sales or in some cases force a an automaker to run back to the drawing board.

The latest batch of vehicles tested by CR include two SUVs that even though different in size, will compete in the premium segment: the second iteration of the BMW X3 and the brand-new challenger in the category, the Range Rover Evoque.

To sum it up, the BMW X3 xDrive28i scored an 80 in CR's road test and received the “Recommended” tag, while the Range Rover Evoque managed a test score of 60 score and was placed near the bottom of its class.

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NEW RELEASED FEATURES ON X3 BMW 2011

There are some features that are included on the All-New 2011 BMW X3 released today are very helpful and allows drivers to operate this SUV. Also the more luxurious interior and a more cheerful color display or "alive". For example, the xDrive35i, red-brown leather interior (red brown).BMW says this new change makes room for driver and rear passenger relieved. The back seat - middle that can be folded - can also be used to put the needs of the journey, for example Minivan and so forth. There are some BMW X3 review.

xDdrive35i
Two units are tested first xDrive35i and xDrive20d Business. BMW X3 2011 Version very full and luxurious. The roof is not only equipped with roof rails, as well as glass that can be opened (shifted) so that the passengers and the driver immediately enjoy the fresh air outside the car.
This glass roof can be closed, if the passenger or the driver is not exposed to the scorching sun. To operational by pressing the button located at the front of the ceiling.


To entertainment and communication, xDrive35i is also more complete than xDrive20 Business. In this version, a Bluetooth connection to work effectively when linked with Android smartphone and iPod Touch, including to play songs. While Bluetooth for phone, the speaker voice sounded very clear.
BMW seems to have prepared a place for the phone again gadget and trends in the world, namely the iPod and iPhone. Center console, fit for both the Apple product.


xDrive20d
Special diesel version, Xdrive20d, specialized version of the Business, the connection only Bluetooth connection facility of communication. This version is not equipped with roof rails and glass roof . But for the xDrive Executive, completeness and feature the same with xDdrive35i. For entertainment, BMW only put 6 speakers. As for the Executive variants, such as Xdrive35i, using 12 speakers.


Start-Stop

X3 BMW 2011 New features and very functional to improve the efficiency of fuel consumption is "the Start-Stop" which works automatically. When the speed above 10 km / h and then the car stopped, in a few seconds the engine will die automatics. The instrument panel indicators are shown, dead engine condition.

For the machine back to life, simply by pressing the gas pedal. This is the first automatic transmission in combination with the Start-Stop system. Even so the system can also be nonactive by pressing the button on the side.

Do not worry about the battery runs out or the AC was not functioning when the engine died. So, the temperature increases and energy reserves of the battery down, automatic machines turned on again. In addition, speed is always below 10 km / h, the system does not work (very helpful on a very bad traffic, such as Jakarta).

Explained well, actually X3 already uses a system of mild hybrid . When the brake is operated, the energy is converted into electricity stored in batteries.

Options

Using a 6-cylinder gasoline engine capable of producing power and torque 306 rpm PS@5.800 Nm@1.200 400 - 5000 rpm. Using direct injection technology with Valvetronic valve.

This version is perfect for those who like speeding because of the steady pull of the machine! While xDrive20d, the choice for those considering an economical operating costs (for companies).

Features that really helps is the electric parking brake (activated and released by pressing the button) "Auto Hold" to prevent the car moving when stopped (including flights).