[wdeerfield]

thank god the kidney grills are not upside down. they are rather large though. and fake trapezoidal rear exhaust on msport? looks to be two different vehicles as one is the standard trim and the other being the msport. i cant tell which is the rear of which though. i see real circular exhaust tips on one of them but i think thats the standard trim.

[farns2345]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The biggest issue F-Pace will face is internal.
Especially against the Range Rover Sport. It will be a matter of status or preference.

Or a matter or income since the 2 are at very different price points

[starbai]

Originally Posted by farns2345

Or a matter or income since the 2 are at very different price points

Range Rover sport, AND the Velar which is defintiely in line with the F-Pace and X5.!

[SpenceRx]

I'm liking the lines on this new X3. I have to say I really miss the glass globe in the headlights. The LED internal looks "cheap" to me.

[starbai]

I wonder what the X3 will be able to tow.

I'm looking into a 18-20ft bow rider... nothing huge, but still probably at least 4k lbs between boat and trailer... hoping that it can handle it. Dont really want/need something the size of the X5.

[Franz]

Can't wait to see how the X3M turns out. Hope it debuts soon after the X3.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Franz

Can't wait to see how the X3M turns out. Hope it debuts soon after the X3.

I hope you are anticipating " soon after" to be precisely 1 year later.. just like the typical M car rollout no?

[DeeKay]

Originally Posted by kozzi

People complaining about "blah headlights" and cheap "this" and why not "this" need to consider one thing. These vehicles at entry level are "cheap"...meaning that for this brand, they are at an affordable starting point for many consumers. If loading up on options that you do not need to get from point A to B is too much for you...you are purchasing the wrong vehicle. Do you really "need" LED headlights? The answer is no. There are plenty of "cheaper" brands that will give you LED as standard. If that is your priority, give them your money instead.

I am still hoping that BMW will surprise us all and release the X3M now. June 26th is right around the corner and the mules have been seen testing for almost 2 years now. At the minimum, I'm in for a loaded M40i and look forward to the reveal.

Actually we DO need something better than the stock halogens. The looks of them is one thing, but the lack of light output at highways at night is just scary bad

[raysspl]

Can anyone confirm dimensions & if it's almost the same size as the X5?

[BMWI6]

Originally Posted by djtallrick

Finally
2 Exhaust Tips!!!

I know. BMW doesn't realize how many people buy the c300 over the 330i simply because of this. It makes a huge difference.

[deadlyrhythm]

Please, no more plastic and vinyl shifter. It also feels so cheap :'(

[starbai]

Originally Posted by Franz

Can't wait to see how the X3M turns out. Hope it debuts soon after the X3.

Definitely agree!!! I've got a 18' F80 M3 on order. Mid next year I planned on getting an X5 as well... but if the X3M turns out badass, I may have to go that route instead!

[starbai]

Originally Posted by raysspl

Can anyone confirm dimensions & if it's almost the same size as the X5?

Was it supposed to have grown? Why would we assume it'd be the same as the X5? (No sarcasm intended, seriously an educational question)

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by starbai

Range Rover sport, AND the Velar which is defintiely in line with the F-Pace and X5.!

If you say so

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by starbai

Was it supposed to have grown? Why would we assume it'd be the same as the X5? (No sarcasm intended, seriously an educational question)

The X3 gets bigger with every generation and has becomes the size of the previous X5 time and time again.

[ron_jeremy]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

The X3 gets bigger with every generation and has becomes the size of the previous X5 time and time again.

Yes, cars get bigger for each generation. The F30 is as big as a 7 series... from the 70's.
And naturally the X3 will grow as well, but as big as the X5, sure - soon it will be as the original X5, the E53. But i have serious doubt wether this next up and coming generation will be as big as the E53, likely smaller still. Having said that, it looks very similar to the LCI F25 on these images, i think that's a good thing, i expect alot of good things from the new version. Comparing it to the F type is a joke, the new X3 will drive all over it, the Jag is really old tech compared to the BMW, but i guess some will only see what you want to see in the end.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by ron_jeremy

Yes, cars get bigger for each generation. The F30 is as big as a 7 series... from the 70's.
And naturally the X3 will grow as well, but as big as the X5, sure - soon it will be as the original X5, the E53. But i have serious doubt wether this next up and coming generation will be as big as the E53, likely smaller still. Having said that, it looks very similar to the LCI F25 on these images, i think that's a good thing, i expect alot of good things from the new version. Comparing it to the F type is a joke, the new X3 will drive all over it, the Jag is really old tech compared to the BMW, but i guess some will only see what you want to see in the end.

It's larger in the rear that is for sure.
Looks like it is going to be a baby x5.

The real question is how the 100% Electric version will do against the i-Pace!?

[starbai]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

If you say so

Why would you disagree? The velar is basically a LAnd Rover Badged F-Pace... pricing is expected to be damn near identical. Maybe a lower base price, but optioned up they share a lot, including some power trains if i recall.

I could see why you would disagree on the Range Rover Sport tho.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by starbai

Why would you disagree? The velar is basically a LAnd Rover Badged F-Pace... pricing is expected to be damn near identical. Maybe a lower base price, but optioned up they share a lot, including some power trains if i recall.

I could see why you would disagree on the Range Rover Sport tho.

Yeah you nailed what I was saying...RRS

Was super tired when I posted that.

[mookie45]

I'm most interested in the performance of this vehicle.

Just a quick reference the x4 m40i (4,235 lbs on Car & Driver) manged to run a 0 - 60 in 4.4 secs. If the x3 m40i is shedding ~100 kgs from previous gen that weighed 4,230 lbs is this car going to be a 4.3 or better car?!

I'd be very surprised.

[BALL3N]

Originally Posted by Jason

Updated June 15, 2017

The all new BMW X3 (G01) will be revealed imminently and that means it's now hit the road in its least camouflaged form, revealing nearly all. The X3's shape and lines can all now be seen through the thin camouflage film that remains. Stay tuned to BIMMERPOST as the X3 will have its world debut within the next 1-2 weeks and production begins August!

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Updated May 6, 2016 with most revealing photos yet of exterior and interior:

The next gen X3 (G01) which will hit the market next year, continues testing while showing off more of its exterior and interior. The exterior is shaping up to be sportier than the current model, especially with its stylish new angel eyes, while the interior gets a huge upgrade with its full digital black panel display and extra large iDrive display which appears to be the same as that found in the 7 Series. These prototypes also sport two different sets of wheels.

The G01 X3 will begin sales with a sequence of 20(i,d), 30(i,d), and 40i engine designations. The U.S. will receive the 30i and 40i models, but there's also a nice new addition: the European 20d will be sold in the U.S. as 28d (same as F30 328d, but with the B47 engine likely replaced by the N47) - Source.

Also, as we recently showed you, the G01 X3 will also be joined by the first ever X3 M (F97) model, which should follow shortly after the introduction of the G01 X3.

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Updated October 6, 2015 with new photos and the following new info:

G01 X3 is being tested with a range of 4- and 6-cyl B engines, and both 30e and 40e PHEV setups. A G08 X3 LWB model is planned for China.

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Original post March 12, 2015

Time flies! The next gen BMW X3 (G01) has already begun testing. The next X3 is due around 2016-2017 and here's the first spotted prototype. It was spied testing with the current X3, and a check into German records confirmed this prototype registered as an X3. The G01 is expected to ride on the upcoming CLAR platform, which will be shared among all future models from the 3 Series and up.

It's still covered in substantial camouflage, so don't be fooled by the heavy covering. The lights are especially covered in a way in order to deceive as to their true shape below.

We've also put together some quick comparison photos against the current X3 for a rough idea of how their overall shapes compare.

Updated: rendering and preview details from Scott26:

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Is the light blue Bluestone Metallic or does it look more like Liquid Blue Metallic? The latter was recently discontinued in the US.

[bobbylechat]

I had the chance to be invited to a closed room event yesterday here in Paris. Saw the new X3 and the 6GT in person. For obvious reasons i won't debate here but the wait is almost over guys.