All new BMW X3 LEAKED!

Zirenz2006 · 06-25-2017, 03:51 PM

I love it. I think it blows the current one away.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 06-25-2017, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

The Range Rover and. Volvo teams are hitting exterior designs out of the park, how hard is it for BMW to do so, after Bangle just too conservative and pedestrian.

I agree with both regarding the competition. But it's all personal preference too.

Funny thing about Bangle though, his flame "whatever" designs were either loved or panned back in the day. No in-between.

Took me years to warm to E60, then I jumped in with both feet on Msport 550.

That thing was a highway assassin

bobloblaw · 06-25-2017, 05:00 PM

I thought it looked bad in the photos, but it does look much better in motion in the press video. The profile looks really nice and I hope BMW continues to move away from the headlights being connected to the grille. These headlights are almost a little too bug-eyed like that previous 1 series hatch, but they're toned down enough so it's not "derpy" looking. I think this is looking like a successful redesign overall.

Lfcap · 06-25-2017, 05:18 PM

Look at that Head-Up Display!! Coooool

midwest 340xi 6sp · 06-25-2017, 05:36 PM

Thank you for posting!

I really, really hope they sexied-up the interior and that includes more than offering just Dakota. I've got Nappa today and love it.

That HUD Rocks!

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Originally Posted by Lfcap

Look at that Head-Up Display!! Coooool

ORIGIN M. · 06-25-2017, 06:15 PM

Stoked... I cannot wait.

This X3 will bring both BEV & PHEV.

Think torque vectoring dual eMotor xDRIVe.

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Originally Posted by ron_jeremy

the new X3 are reciving alot of critisism, even before official release. Let's what in store for us tomorrow. As of now, the RR Velar is priced around the Porsche, and above the X3. The jag have dated tech and few engine options. The new XC60 is decent, it has conservative looks, slow drivetrain (transmission) and few engine options, only 4 cylinders. The Q5 is a direct competitior though, and the Audi have it's customer base obviously. I think the X3 will do excellent, but it need at least one hybrid option and one EV option.

Zirenz2006 · 06-25-2017, 06:44 PM

HUD looks sick

conradb · 06-25-2017, 07:02 PM

"all new"

lol wut?

WAY · 06-25-2017, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

Stoked... I cannot wait.

This X3 will bring both BEV & PHEV.

Think torque vectoring dual eMotor xDRIVe.

When will BEV and PHEV version surface? I need one soon as our i3 is a bit small for the whole family so it's just my city car.

dcorn · 06-25-2017, 09:09 PM

Love the new look, can't wait for more details. Trying to trade my Grand Cherokee Summit in for something faster, better looking, and more engaging to drive. The last X3 is so ho-hum but this new one looks amazing. More for your money than the Macan and way better looking than the new SQ5. Definitely going to pester my wife to get into the M40i.

ChicagoNorthShore · 06-25-2017, 10:16 PM

I LOVE this update. Front end really grew on me tbh

Dirty Jacket · 06-25-2017, 10:33 PM

Love the look of the M40i. Looking forward to replacing my wife's RDX for one of these to join the 335i Msport in the garage!

ORIGIN M. · 06-25-2017, 10:42 PM

Late 2018 we should know exactly when it's coming.

At that point in time a BEV will be cheeper to make vs the ICE version.

BMW knows they can't wait to long.

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Originally Posted by WAY

When will BEV and PHEV version surface? I need one soon as our i3 is a bit small for the whole family so it's just my city car.

Nahlem · 06-26-2017, 12:02 AM

It's a pretty car but its confusing me a bit, well at the front at least is it a 1 series? 5 Series or X series car? Because it has all elements in the front, its not an ugly car by no means but it feels a bit like the designer wasn't sure he/she wanted it to follow one of the other cars more so person in charge made it look like it was a little bit of every car in the front.

But the interior looks good overall appearance of the car is very present and it speaks to a lot of people i bet. I just hope we will see Full ev's versions of it in the future and not just 18d 20d 25d the diesels are dead within the next 8 years so this car better have options for different engines otherwise it seems like BMW is ignoring the fact that we need new engines adapted to future regulations otherwise buying an X3 25d x-drive will be an very expensive story.

ZuerstBMW · 06-26-2017, 02:39 AM

I've never liked the X3 until now. Last 2 models looked too feminine to me, so I always opted for the X5 but I might have to check into this once my lease is up in August 2018, since the new X5 wont be available till after then.

DeeKay · 06-26-2017, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ron_jeremy

the new X3 are reciving alot of critisism, even before official release. Let's what in store for us tomorrow. As of now, the RR Velar is priced around the Porsche, and above the X3. The jag have dated tech and few engine options. The new XC60 is decent, it has conservative looks, slow drivetrain (transmission) and few engine options, only 4 cylinders. The Q5 is a direct competitior though, and the Audi have it's customer base obviously. I think the X3 will do excellent, but it need at least one hybrid option and one EV option.

We might not see the all-electric today but we should know more about the hybrid version. Just fear it's going to be way too heavy and with close to nothing in electric range

martin mustang · 06-26-2017, 03:16 AM

Audi marketing team now also in charge of BMW, all down to size, kiss goodbye the design specifics, after all even the new M5 is a quarto

ron_jeremy · 06-26-2017, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeKay

We might not see the all-electric today but we should know more about the hybrid version. Just fear it's going to be way too heavy and with close to nothing in electric range

Yes, most likely it will have about the same range as the G30 530e-drive.
The EV is not until 2019 or something, so a couple of years away.
Allthough i've heard the CLAR platform is not suited for EV vehicles, and as far as i know, the new X3 is build upon this exact platform, maybe something have changed?
But I've not seen the official release, is it delayed?
Wasn't it supposed to start 09:30?

sward · 06-26-2017, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ron_jeremy

Yes, most likely it will have about the same range as the G30 530e-drive.
The EV is not until 2019 or something, so a couple of years away.
Allthough i've heard the CLAR platform is not suited for EV vehicles, and as far as i know, the new X3 is build upon this exact platform, maybe something have changed?
But I've not seen the official release, is it delayed?
Wasn't it supposed to start 09:30?

09:30 EST / 15:30 CEST

SCOTT26 · 06-26-2017, 05:53 AM

Wait until the real-life and high resolution pictures to see how angular and sharper the new car is.

rixride · 06-26-2017, 05:55 AM

Lexus Is hideous!
Got to be one of the ugliest front ends out there!

nyalpine90 · 06-26-2017, 06:11 AM

ill trade my x4 in for 3rd gen x3.

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bobloblaw Lieutenant 745 Rep 585 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I thought it looked bad in the photos, but it does look much better in motion in the press video. The profile looks really nice and I hope BMW continues to move away from the headlights being connected to the grille. These headlights are almost a little too bug-eyed like that previous 1 series hatch, but they're toned down enough so it's not "derpy" looking. I think this is looking like a successful redesign overall.
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dcorn Captain 77 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	Love the new look, can't wait for more details. Trying to trade my Grand Cherokee Summit in for something faster, better looking, and more engaging to drive. The last X3 is so ho-hum but this new one looks amazing. More for your money than the Macan and way better looking than the new SQ5. Definitely going to pester my wife to get into the M40i.
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Nahlem Captain 1146 Rep 892 Posts Drives: None atm Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	It's a pretty car but its confusing me a bit, well at the front at least is it a 1 series? 5 Series or X series car? Because it has all elements in the front, its not an ugly car by no means but it feels a bit like the designer wasn't sure he/she wanted it to follow one of the other cars more so person in charge made it look like it was a little bit of every car in the front. But the interior looks good overall appearance of the car is very present and it speaks to a lot of people i bet. I just hope we will see Full ev's versions of it in the future and not just 18d 20d 25d the diesels are dead within the next 8 years so this car better have options for different engines otherwise it seems like BMW is ignoring the fact that we need new engines adapted to future regulations otherwise buying an X3 25d x-drive will be an very expensive story.
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