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Old 02-06-14, 01:33 AM
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This is the official launchfilm of the new BMW X3.
This film will explain you the new BMW X3 in detail. See the changes and the new features.
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Old 02-06-14, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
besides front, how has it changed?
It's just mid-cycle freshening. Diesel is now available, tweaked front end. BMW isn't one for dramatic mid cycle facelifts...if you want the ultimate in subtle updates look at the the last-gen 5-series. Very hard to tell the difference between a pre-2008 5-series and post.
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Old 02-06-14, 05:09 AM
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Looks great.
I love it!
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Old 02-06-14, 05:40 AM
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Interiors of BMWs have much improved in the latest generations and I have to give the nod to BMW on a polished X3 interior. I particularly like the fact that the backlighting in the gauges and controls appears to be a soft white versus the harsh (and cold) red of the past.

I can't get over the boxy looking front end and the price of admission is in the mid-size RX range. I do like the rear end and compact dimensions (183 " length).

Waiting for the NX...
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Old 02-06-14, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
besides front, how has it changed?
The little changes to the front have made a HUGE difference. Interior has really nice upgrade too.

Looks great overall!
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Old 02-06-14, 07:07 AM
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Bring on the diesel's!! Since all the cute utes have frugal options I think its safe to assume Lexus will have to have a hybrid version of the NX to compete.
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Old 02-06-14, 07:55 AM
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i'd rather get a 3 series GT instead
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Old 02-06-14, 08:19 AM
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clueless here, when did they start making the X3 100% AWD (at least for 2014)?
Attached Thumbnails Official 2015 BMW X3-capture1.jpg  

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Old 02-06-14, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
Looks great.
I love it!
I like it too. Small tweaks here and there (like the '10 ES350) all add up to a very nice refresh.
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Old 02-06-14, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by stlgrym3
i'd rather get a 3 series GT instead
You mean the car with the frumpy-looking rear?



Actually, I'm not sure why anyone would choose that over this facelifted X3. In fact, the entire Gran Turismo line from BMW has a rear-end that looks like someone with down syndrome.

P.S.
Strangely though, the X6 is also not off-the-hook on this one....yet surprisingly it looks well executed.
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Old 02-06-14, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
clueless here, when did they start making the X3 100% AWD (at least for 2014)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_X3_(F25)

Based on that list, there's only one 2WD variant for the current X3:
sDrive18d

For Europe only I think (and parts of Asia)
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Old 02-06-14, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackraven
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_X3_(F25)

Based on that list, there's only one 2WD variant for the current X3:
sDrive18d

For Europe only I think (and parts of Asia)
Because wikipedia has better knowledge on product lines than the manufacturer
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Old 02-06-14, 12:17 PM
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still don't get the tails that don't line up...
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Old 02-06-14, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
besides front, how has it changed?
i have no idea either, and PR is way too long to read.
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Old 02-06-14, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
still don't get the tails that don't line up...
I don't mind them. First gen X3 had them too.
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