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      03-24-2011, 01:43 PM   #1
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2012 X3 Voted “Four-Wheel Drive Car of the Year" by Auto Bild Allrad

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New BMW X3 voted “Four-Wheel Drive Car of the Year 2011”.

24.03.2011
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Munich . Amidst an impressive start on the international automotive markets, the new BMW X3 has rapidly become the shooting star in its segment. Winning the title of “Four-Wheel Drive Car of the Year 2011” awarded by the specialist car magazine “Auto Bild Allrad” is current proof of the new BMW X3’s exceptionally high degree of popularity. The success in the reader survey conducted by Europe’s biggest-selling specialist journal for four-wheel drive cars is already the BMW X3’s second title victory this year. Only a few weeks ago, readers of the magazine “Off Road” voted the Sports Activity Vehicle “Off-road Vehicle of the Year 2011”. With this double success, the new BMW X3 is quick in following the traces of its predecessor, which, in 2006 and 2007, was able to secure the readers’ vote of both periodicals twice in succession.

For the eleventh time now, readers of “Auto Bild Allrad” were asked to name their favourite models from those available on the German car market. In nine categories, there were more than 130 four-wheel drive vehicles to choose from. The new BMW X3 promptly secured first place in the category “Off-road vehicles and SUVs ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 Euros”. The associated title of “Four-Wheel Drive Car of the Year 2011” was awarded during a festive ceremony in Frankfurt on 24 March 2011.

With a captivating design, a unique combination of sportiness and efficiency as well as the largest and most variable luggage compartment in the competitive environment, the BMW X3, which has been on sale in Germany since November 2010, yet again sets standards in driving pleasure, versatility and premium quality. Compared to the predecessor model, with which BMW established the concept of the Sports Activity Vehicle in this segment, it offers a noticeable increase in space, even more efficient engines, optimum motoring comfort and a widened choice of innovative equipment features. Both at the front and at the rear the new BMW X3 convinces through outstanding travel comfort and a high-class ambience. With a 550-litre loading capacity, which can be increased to 1,600 litres, and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats, the vehicle’s carrying capacities also set new benchmarks for the segment.

In the spring of 2011, the engine portfolio for the new BMW X3 will comprise two petrol engines and two diesel engines with a power output ranging from 135 kW/184 bhp to 225 kW/306 bhp. Depending on the engine variant, the new BMW X3 features an eight-speed automatic transmission either as standard or as an option. The still unique, intelligent four-wheel drive system xDrive has been optimised even further. Electronically controlled power distribution ensures not only supreme traction and maximum road stability on slippery surfaces, but also superior dynamics on the road, thus providing that unmistakable driving pleasure that is so typical of BMW. Moreover, the new BMW X3 shoots way ahead of competition thanks to an extensive choice of innovative equipment features, driving assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. For example, the new BMW X3 is the only model in its class to be optionally fitted with a Head-Up Display and offer in-car Internet access.

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      03-24-2011, 10:28 PM   #2
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Who gets to vote in these types of things? I love BMW and I like the new x3. But best 4wd seems to bias to believe. It undeniable how poor BMW's are off road
not with the new xdrive system
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      03-25-2011, 02:12 AM   #3
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Who gets to vote in these types of things? I love BMW and I like the new x3. But best 4wd seems to bias to believe. It undeniable how poor BMW's are off road
Not that i would do this but the X3 Xdrive systems vastly superior, have a look at this. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...highlight=road
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Who gets to vote in these types of things? I love BMW and I like the new x3. But best 4wd seems to bias to believe. It undeniable how poor BMW's are off road
Worthless accolades considering the last crappy model X3 won this twice in a row even when the Q5 was around. I am all for BMW too but I'll be damned if the results aren't always fixed. Maybe this new model is the best since sliced bread really, but why or what was so compelling about the last iteration of the X3 for it to have won twice?
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Not that i would do this but the X3 Xdrive systems vastly superior, have a look at this.
Vastly superior to what? Open front and rear diffs as well as no low range usually don't add up to a superior 4wd system.
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This is a strange thread. A positive review pops up and all of a sudden it's followed by a bunch of trash talk from people who don't own X3s. Oh internet.
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The award indicates that many people like the X3 and prefer it over other cars. Does it mean that the X3 is a better car in every aspect? Well, does it matter? If it does to someone, than that person has made a decision irrespective of the award.

For me, the award is the confirmation of something I felt in my repeated test drives of many AWD/4WD cars: the X3 feels "good" and appeals to me. But I am just one person. The market decides and doles out awards. I am happy we can express our differences here: it makes for a fun read.

I liked the new X3 so much that I bought one, which is probably the best award I can give to a car. But just like any other award, this too will fade in time - as competitors build more popular cars, and we as consumer stand to benefit... Most of the time
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That must be the difference, I connected my iTouch with the cable that Apple provided and it works perfectly even displaying the album art work.
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I find that if I slam the door, the light goes off
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I find that if I slam the door, the light goes off
sfax,

Have you ever tried pressing the start/stop button? It's amazing what happens when you do. Even better than turning the lights off with the door.
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sfax,

Have you ever tried pressing the start/stop button? It's amazing what happens when you do. Even better than turning the lights off with the door.
stop/start but the lights go on/off? That's just crazy
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