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X3 vs X1 side by side
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10-28-2017, 01:51 AM | #4 |
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This is reassuring. Feel like the X1 is better in person than in photos as I usually like it when I see it IRL which makes me think I will like the X3 in person as well. Thanks for posting
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Prob partly due to the wheel option on it
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The G01 looks quite okay to me, but they just failed with the headlights. They should be much more agressive looking (actually the shapes of the X1 and X2 headlights are better). Everything else looks nice (maybe except the too big kidneys), but the headlights are an important part of the design IMHO.
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10-30-2017, 07:54 AM | #11 |
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But I must admit the "looks" of the new X3 are underwhelming
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10-30-2017, 08:09 AM | #13 |
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My dealer does as well it's the last thing he does before I leave but I'm in a front plate state so it's painful but something I just do
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The Q5 and the X3 both have had relatively minor, evolutionary tweaks. They still want people to recognize them. As far as which has changed more, after reviewing both I'd say the X3 has changed more, but only just a little.
The Audi's headlights are more modern and now touch the grille, and at least in this photo the grille fins stand out more horizontally rather than vertically (it should be noted that certain trims and model years on the older style also have horizontal grilles). The grill trim is a bit thicker and has slightly different angles. The venting and shape of the car overall remains the same, with only some slight curves added to the body creases. The rear shape is almost entirely unchanged, with a minor update to the tail lights (mostly the same shape) and a slight change to the rear hatch shape, particularly along the sides where it meets the window. The exhaust has also changed. (new on left, old on right) Interestingly, where the Audi's headlights now touch the grille, the X3 has gone the other way between generations. The headlights are modernized and changed in shape enough to change the overall character of the face, the grille is much larger, and the venting system has changed. Overall the shape and creases are a little changed. In the rear, going line by line from the spoiler down to the window, the hatch release, the side reflectors, etc all seem largely the same shape. The rear tail lights, however, have changed significantly, and the exhaust has changed. The angles on the rear side window have changed. (new on top, old on bottom) |
10-30-2017, 12:15 PM | #18 |
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I'm praying that they offer an M Performance rear diffuser for the M40i in the future. The one that comes on the car does nothing for me. It doesn't seem sporty at all in my opinion.
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11-01-2017, 10:48 AM | #19 |
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It will look even more dated when the new Z4 and 3-Series launch next year with slim tail lights, hexagonal instrument cluster and BMW's future HVAC controls.
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11-02-2017, 07:43 AM | #20 |
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I prefer the looks of the X1, They should have just made the X1 the New X3 in terms of looks & size with all the X3 goodies. And give the X3 looks to the X1 i think that would have done it. Because the lights on the new X3 reminds me a lot of the 1 series head lights. It would match better for some reason in my mind.
But again looks of a car is always depending on personal taste. Last edited by Nahlem; 11-02-2017 at 08:16 AM.. |
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