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Bmw x3 xline review7/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The visibility is great and, unlike in the X4, the rear window is actually usable to ensure you don't back up over your kid's bike when pulling in the garage. The driving position is rather high, giving you the impression you're driving a larger SUV. Under the center console, the cup holders have been redesigned - now a sliding cover makes sure they are nice and hidden from plain sight at first glance. Other changes include the new HVAC panel that looks more in tune with the times, having a fresh look, the high resolution display and the restyled seats that now have Xs embroidered in the headrests. We're talking about the one used on the 8-speed automatic gearbox, of course. However, after a couple of miles behind the wheel you'll know exactly what it does. The standard steering wheel, the one you get for the xLine model, is thick enough and comfortable while the gearshift knob takes a bit of getting used to, even for BMW drivers, as it was reshaped and has a flatter feel. They'd be more suitable on an entry-level Dacia than on a premium BMW. At least not for a car with the price tag of the X3. That's where some hard plastics can be found and they don't look, feel or sound right by any means. The materials used are some of the best in the business as long as you don't look below the mid section of the door panels. For example, new high-gloss trims that are available actually get the job done of making your car feel premium. The basic shapes remain the same, with the dash featuring the serious design we've all been getting used to lately, but there are small details that set it apart. It's also inside the cabin where you notice a couple more differences compared to the older versions. And while that alone is a huge improvement, the entire system was upgraded and is now one of the benchmarks in the automotive business, unlike its earlier versions, which were confusing to say the least. ![]() ![]() Inside, the touch-sensitive iDrive controller is now standard, allowing you to operate the infotainment system easier without taking your eyes off the road. BMW knew that in order to keep up with the competition, the X3 needed new technology and new features along with new materials and customization options, things that customers have been asking for quite a while now. We do have fresh metal under the skin though. That puts it right in the mid-size SUV segment, where it should be. Round the back, the taillights and the overall design remained the same, while the side mirrors were slightly enlarged to house the direction indicators.Īs far as size goes, the new model is basically the same as the old one in width (1,880 mm/74 inches) and height (1,661 mm/65.4 inches) while in length it overcomes its forefather by just one centimeter (0.39 inches), measuring a respectable 4,648 mm (183 inches). That's a feature we've been seeing on all BMW cars launched after the F30 3 Series and it seems that it will be hanging around for quite a while.Īpart from that, there's little to let you know this is the 2015 model. The front fascia was refreshed, welcoming the X3 into the world of contemporary Bimmers, with a set of headlights that are now connected to the trademark kidney grilles. Up front is where you'll see the most changes, if you can even call them that. That's because there aren't any remarkable ones to see. In typical Bavarian fashion, that meant the Sport Activity Vehicle (BMW slang for SUV) was up for a facelift and yet, looking at the 2015 model from any other angle than the front you'd be hard pressed to point out the differences. In 2014, BMW's second X3 model in history turned four years old. ![]()
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