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.
Answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about exporting new cars from the USA…
- A beautiful sight – The unloading of an international delivery!
1. How can I tell if I am dealing with a professional company who practices legitimate business?
2. What documents do I REALLY need to have before I can legally purchase and export a new car out of the US?
3. How can I be sure I’m fully prepared to get my newly purchased vehicle successfully through US customs without any hang-ups?
These are just a few of the Frequently Asked Questions we get asked on a weekly basis about new vehicle export. The first thing you need to know is what you want. Finding a car with the specific options you need, in the right color is a good start. Sometimes this can be a feat in itself, especially for international buyers shopping in the US – having to take things like time zone differences and specific state laws and policies into consideration when calling around makes it a bit harder to get ahold of the average 9-5 salesman at a dealership on a regular basis, among other things. But that isn’t where you want to be anyway. If you’re calling up a run of the mill dealership asking them to help you export a brand new car they might either one laugh, or second perhaps rudely turn you away.
However, sometimes you may be able to find one loose cannon at a dealership who is willing to take the risk and break the “rules” to sell you a new car for export – but in turn, that is exactly what that situation is: RISKY. If you are entrusting someone you do not know who is willing to knowingly enter into an agreement that could possibly cost them their job or high penalties then that person isn’t likely to stick with you if you need additional assistance, of if your transaction hits any snags. They would be more likely to, if something goes wrong, send you back your money and cancel the deal all together.
Thankfully, there are many more options nowadays when it comes to export. The internet is teaming with opportunity, and if you know how to look for it, you can find the right people to help guide you through this venture.
There are lots of online companies you can turn to who offer vehicle export services from the USA, but BUYER BEWARE! When dealing with anyone over the internet you should always exercise caution, especially before sending them ANY money. Know who you are dealing with BEFORE you buy. You might have a lot of issues ahead if you don’t do some research and choose wisely.
You should always make your best attempt to find a company who has a lot of experience with the standard services that you know you will need to source throughout the export process (such as dealership communications, document handling, price negotiations, handling of purchase agreement, paperwork and documentation handling for MSO/MCO/Title/Registration, FedEx/UPS/USPS courier services, ground transportation from dealership to port or holding yard to port, as well as documents for customs to clear your new vehicle to leave the US!). You don’t want to be stuck working with someone who can’t help you handle these services- it would be near impossible to manage a transaction successfully from overseas without some sort of assistance, especially if you aren’t yet working with an experienced company.
Finding a company who has clients from all parts of the world is another good idea. A company with 20 global clients, compared to a company with 100 global clients tells you that the second company probably has a lot more to offer you in areas like customer service and shorter delivery times. One way to get an unbiased review on how a company does business would be to ask the company directly for the reference of a customer who does consistent business with the company. The company would, of course, need to prove business correspondence with this person to you in order for you to verify it is an actual client and therefore a reliable source for an unbiased review.
It is always a good idea to speak with someone who has gone through the purchase experience with the company in question. If the company tends to take longer with certain things like vehicle delivery, or if they tend to overcharge or are hard to keep in contact with – you should know about it before you enter into a binding agreement. Nobody likes working with someone who is unreliable.
When you finally decide on an online company to help guide you through the export process you should know that you will get premium quality assistance and reliable customer service. As long as it’s a RELIABLE company, you shouldn’t run into any problems. Since this type of purchase is usually an up-front deal (meaning that the buyer must pay in full in order to initiate the transaction) the trust of the company should play a major factor in your selection.
Just arrived — 2010 Lexus LX 570 export special! Ready for delivery with MSRP at $86,509.00 — Export OK!
2010 Lexus LX 570
The Lexus LX 570 has been one of the most popular luxury full-size SUV’s on the market since its release for the 2008 model year.The LX’s platform is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, and only comes in one well-equipped trim.
Now in it’s third generation, the LX gets a few updates and tweaks for 2010. An updated navigation system with better voice recognition and an advanced audio system that comes with an iPod/USB input jack as well as bluetooth streaming audio are just some of the new features. The telematics system also got a light refreshing and now includes Lexus Enform convenience services and Safety connection features.
The off-road capabilities are superb, and even on pavement you can feel the sophisticated AWD system and electronically adjustable suspension working to make your ride as smooth as ever. The interior design seats eight comfortably in three rows, and comes loaded with a long list of high-end standard features for comfort, convenience and safety.
The unequipped 2010 LX 570 starts out with an MSRP of $77,780.00 and is equipped with a 5.7L V8 engine which couples with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It comes with leather, a luxurious wood trim, shining chrome accents, as well as automatic four-zone climate control and the premium audio system.
The 2010 LX 570 has a selection of seven extra cost additional packages and stand-alone options which include the Luxury Package, Luxury with Pre-Crash Package, Mark Levinson Audio System, Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System, Heated/Cooled Front Side Monitor System and Pre-Collision System and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. If that’s not enough for you, the 11 Post Production Options that are available include the Preferred Accessory Package, Cargo Net, Cargo Mat, Premium Floor Mats, Glass Breakage Sensor, Paint Protection Film, Remote Engine Starter, Wheel Locks, Wireless Headphones, All-Weather Floor Mats and 22″ F-Sport Alloy Wheels.
Check out the new 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE Minivan! Export ready with an MSRP of $46,019.00.
2011 Toyota Sienna XLE Minivan
The 2011 Toyota Sienna is completely redesigned for the new model year, with two engine choices now available– a new 187 horsepower I4 as well as the carryover from last year, the 265 horsepower 3.5L V6. Both engines have the new 6-speed automatic transmission, which replaces the old 5-speed, and are built on the same platform as before. The Sienna is offered up in five trim levels: the base, LE, SE, XLE and Limited.
The new Sienna is a bit wider and came out an inch shorter altogether. Hard work was put into improving the handling and give it a more sport-like feel overall while still keeping it as quiet an redefined as the previous model.
The most notable highlights across the board include such amenities as xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive cruise control, rear-seat DVD entertainment system with a large screen that can be split to display two different sources that can be shown at the same time and a navigation system with a back-up camera.
The LE and XLE come in both seven- and eight-passenger configurations; the base and Limited are seven-passenger only and the SE is eight-passenger only. All trims come with front-wheel drive while the LE, XLE and Limited can also be had with all-wheel drive.
The Sienna’s ride quality is plush, and handling is competent in all versions. The SE, due to its recalibrated suspension, provides more agile handling with a somewhat firmer but still comfortable ride quality.
The Sienna XLE trim features a unique metallic gray grille insert, power liftgate, sunroof, tow prep package, three-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, wood grain interior trim, a power driver seat, heated front seats and auto-up/down power windows. The AWD version of the XLE also comes with second-row lounge seats that feature pop-up footrests.
New 2011 BMW X5 diesel MSRP: $62,075.00. This xDrive35d is available for immediate delivery!
The 2011 BMW X5 now comes in five available trim levels starting with the xDrive35i at $46,675.00 for the base model. The xDrive35i Premium is next in the line-up for $52,475.00 and includes 19″ wheels, leather seating, privacy glass and USB and iPod integration. Then we have the xDrive35i Sport Activity, which comes in at $54,975.00 and boasts 20″ wheels, sport-styled seating and a darkener trim for the headliner as well as around the windows.
The xDrive35d, a surprisingly well-received diesel model, starts out at just $52,175.00 and needs no changes for this model year.
Trailing it’s siblings at the end of the line we have the xDrive50i with a sticker price at a whopping $59,275.00. Unfortunately, neither the 35d nor the 50i will be graced with the addition of separate trim levels this time around. Also available for X5 lovers comes a special something from the “M” family — the X5 M. Born in 2009, the X5 M starts at a hefty $86,375.00 and sees no changes for the new year.
As well as new trims, the X5 also got some new styling for 2011. The plastic front fenders now run flush with the full-width and newly painted front bumper skin, which now has larger apertures and a matte-finish skid plate lower trim piece. New headlamps feature LED corona rings that serve as daylight runners, and the fog lamps were repositioned to sit higher and more inboard, giving the front end a sleeker look altogether. Silver-contrast trim rings have been replaced with body colored trim surroundings. At the other end of the X5 we see that the bumper cap has been reshaped to better match the look of the one up front and was also given tailpipe surrounds, a silver matte-finished skid plate, new exhaust tips and redesigned chrome-trimmed tail-lamps. Also, Active Cruise Control, complete with full-stop capability, and lane-departure warning systems are available on the X5 for the first time.
Performance only gets better from here on out with the 35i’s new-found power and torque at 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet, which was brought up from 260 horsepower and 225 pound-feet. The 50i is sure to make your foot feel a little heavier as its running with the engine of the X6 xDrive50i, a twin-turbo v8 that’s good for 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. Both new engines are coupled with an exciting new 8-speed automatic transmission.
The new 2011 Infiniti QX56 is here! Available now for worldwide delivery from the U.S. with an MSRP of $69,770.
2011 Infiniti QX56 AWD
The Infiniti QX56 has been completely redesigned for 2011, getting more refined as well as improving it’s handling greatly. Fuel economy was also improved on by an astonishing 14 percent. Last year the QX was built on the Nissan Armada’s platform, but now it’s riding high on a base that’s mainly from the Japanese Nissan Patrol — which is a note-worthy competitor to Toyota’s ever-popular Land Cruiser. This is a good thing in more than one way as we now get a larger, better passenger cabin as well as a good long list of new technology to play with. It’s a full-sized luxury Sport Utility Vehicle with capable seating for seven or eight passengers comfortably.
It’s standard features include 20-inch alloy wheels, a Class IV trailer hitch, automatic bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, heated power-folding exterior mirrors, running boards, roof rails, a sunroof, tinted rear windows, a power liftgate and rain-sensing windshield wipers. While the 20-inch wheels may make it unsuitable for off-roading, most buyers aren’t looking to take their new QX off the pavement in the first place, so we see the wheels as stylish and attention grabbing, not performance hindering.
The QX is packing a 5.6L V8, which is pretty much the same one the 2010 model had except for the addition of direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and lift — which brings its output to 400 horsepower, a nice adjustment over the previous 320 horsepower. Also new for 2011 comes a seven-speed automatic transmission, replacing the former five-speed automatic.
High quality materials and hearty craftsmanship define the luxury status of the new Infiniti, along with plenty of new technological features, three rows of seating and massive cargo capacity. On the inside, the 2011 QX56 includes keyless ignition/entry, tri-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a top-view camera system, front and rear parking sensors, Bluetooth phone connectivity with streaming audio, a heated 10-way-adjustable driver seat with memory (eight-way for the front passenger), leather upholstery, second-row captain’s chairs, a power-folding third-row bench seat, wood interior trim, a power tilt-and-telescoping heated steering wheel, a voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic and weather, and a 13-speaker Bose audio system (with CD/MP3 player, USB jack, satellite radio and auxiliary audio/video input).
Options are arranged in a succession of packages, most of which require the preceding option package. The first option is the Theater package, which adds a twin-screen rear entertainment system and a 120-volt power outlet. From there you can add the Split Bench Seat package which replaces the second-row captain’s chairs and center console with a 60/40 split-folding bench, increasing seating capacity from seven to eight.
The Deluxe Touring package tacks on 22-inch wheels, Infiniti’s Hydraulic Body Motion Control system, vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, upgraded leather upholstery, remote second-row seat-folding control, special wood interior trim, an upgraded climate control system with air purification/filtration, and headlight washers (4WD only). Finally, the Technology package adds adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control and a host of high-tech safety features designed to either prevent a crash or protect the occupants in the event of one.
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne V6 is available now for export from the USA with MSRP at $64,765.00.
2011 Porsche Cayenne V6
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne V6 is powered by a 3.6L engine, but it’s not the same one used in the Panamera. Instead, the Cayenne is sharing a new narrow angle VR6 with the Volkswagen Toureg. The Panamera’s engine is a full aluminum 90-degree V6, while the new Cayenne’s is iron block as well as aluminum with direct injection and a 10.6 degree V6 engine.
Of course, Porsche has tweaked this new engine to properly handle the Cayenne and they’ve added a new intake manifold resulting in 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Also, they’ve bolted in a standard 6-speed manual transmission to the rear of the engine, which sends power to all the wheels with an electronically controlled AWD system -which is also used by the new 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. With it’s new-found smaller V6 engine the Cayenne didn’t miss a beat and can still tow the same 7,700 pound trailer as the other Cayennes.
The engine isn’t the only thing Porsche decided to downsize on the new Cayenne, as the standard brakes are now just a bit smaller as well. On the front are 6-piston black painted aluminum monobloc calipers set on 13.78-in. iron rotors, and on the back are 4-piston calipers on 13-in. rotors.
The new base Cayenne did take something from the V6 Panamera, and if you look around the back you’ll notice the familiar twin brushed stainless steel oval exhaust pipes.
Having a lighter powertrain helps the Cayenne V6 undercut the Cayenne Turbo on the scales by nearly 400 pounds. The turbo isn’t the only one trailing behind the new Cayenne in weight class, the Mercedes ML350 weighs an extra 330 pounds and the BMW X5 has an extra 531 pounds.
Inside the Cayenne V6 looks much like the Panamera, with elegant styling cues, wood and aluminum accents and leather stitching. There is no option for a third row seat, but the seats in the second row slid back on rails, and their backs both recline and fold, making loading and unloading a snap.
The 3.6-liter V6 Cayenne is a heavily discounted way to enjoy Porsche’s superb eight-speed Tiptronic, bulletproof platform, refined chassis dynamics, luxurious cabin amenities, surefooted all-wheel drive, accurate steering feel and impressive braking capabilities at less than half the cost of the Cayenne Turbo. Now who could say no to that?
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