New 2011 BMW X3’s are finally here! Take a look at BMW’s newest luxury SUV, available now for export.
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i
There are two choices of engine variations for the 2011 BMW X3, a 240-hp xDrive28i or the turbocharged, 300-hp xDrive35i. Both vehicles come standard with AWD, as well as top of the line start-stop technology, innovative hill descent control and a shiny new 8-speed automatic transmission. The addition of a new 5-link rear axle also gives the redesigned SUV a much smoother ride than last years model, and the new body design creates more rear leg room and cargo space.
Electronic Damping Control comes standard on the more powerful xDrive 35i and is an optional choice on the XDrive 28i. This technology utilizes sensors for lateral force, steering wheel position, wheel rotation speed and more, which it uses to ideally adjust the driving experience accordingly. Standard dynamic stability control includes such handy features as brake drying, start-off assist and brake fade compensation.
The 2011 BMW X3 uses a unique technology to make brake energy regeneration, which in turn actually charges the battery. Yes, you got that right, it charges it’s own battery and it’s NOT a hybrid. When the battery is fully charged the alternator disengages from the engine in order to reduce the demand placed on the engine- this handy feature actually lowers emissions. Talk about a way to stack up against the competition.
BMW has tried and tried to make the X3 more functional, and it seems this time they actually got some things right. Having an optional 3-way 40/60/40 rear seat split and a 12-volt power outlet in the rear cargo area definitely perks up our ears a bit. Technology like the heads-up display improves safety as well as functionality. ConnectedDrive uses Bluetooth to deliver email and text messages from your phone to your iDrive screen, or you can have the messages read aloud through the speakers. The same screen displays the images from the optional rear-view and top-view cameras.
The interior of the X3 has been improved, with a focus on driver ergonomics. The X3 includes an 8-way power driver’s seat and automatic climate control. The biggest improvement isn’t found only in the X3 — the iDrive system, whose control knob is found in the center console, has been overhauled in recent years. What was once at best a techno-nuisance and at worst an excuse to take your eyes off the road for several seconds at a time has grown up to be useful and intuitive.
The X3’s options include a heated steering wheel, heated front seats and a power tailgate. The available Sports Activity package adds a leather steering wheel, light alloy wheels and aluminum roof rails. You can take it a step further with the X-Line Equipment package, which adds bling with aluminum and matte titanium touches to the exterior.
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