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The Bavarian automaker has managed a 50:50 weight distribution in the SUV and the third gen model is also lighter by 55 kgs
Safety and After Sales Service – The 2018 BMW X3 gets a multitude of safety equipment starting with 6-airbags, Dynamic Stability Control including Cornering Braking Control, electric parking brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounts and integrated emergency spare wheel under the load floor. The German carmaker’s after sales service is something that has no room for complaints, so servicing your X3 will never be a hassle but yes it is expensive to maintain in India.
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The 550-litres of boot space can be increased to 1600-litres with the seats down
Verdict – The third generation X3 has improved leaps and bounds. Although it is based on the 3-Series, its cabin design and the features on offer will remind you of the 5-Series. Having said that, for the price the X3 comes at, it doesn’t really offer the performance you’d normally expect from a BMW. Yes, the X3 xDrive 20d is efficient but if performance is what you’re seeking, it’s the 30d variant that you should be considering which we hope the carmaker will launch in India soon. Overall, if you’re looking for a mid-size luxury SUV to drive yourselves most of the times, there is still none that beats the BMW X3.
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The X3 gets a host of safety features
What’s Cool
* Additional tech and space add to the convenience
* A driving enthusiasts car
* The diesel engine is efficient
* The 8-speed Steptronic transmission is butter smooth
What’s Not So Cool
* The X3 xDrive 20d is a little low on performance
* Cannot be really taken for off-roading
Alternatives: Mercedes GLC, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60
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The trademark LED headlights light up the road really well
2018 BMW X3 20d Specifications
* Engine: 1995cc, 4-cyl, Turbo-diesel
* Power: 190 HP @ 4000 RPM
* Torque: 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
* Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission
* 0-100 km/hr: 8 seconds (claimed)
* Top Speed: 213 km/hr
* Suspension: Aluminium double joint spring strut axle (Front), Five-link axle (Rear)
* Tyre Size: 225/60/18 (Front & Rear)
* Brakes: Discs (Front), Discs (Rear), ABS
* Safety: Multiple Airbags, ABS, Dynamic Stability Control, Cornering Braking Control, ISOFIX child seat mounts
2018 BMW X3 20d Dimensions
* Overall length x width x height: 4708 mm X 1891 mm X 1676 mm
* Boot Space: 550-litres
* Ground clearance: 204 mm
* Wheelbase: 2864 mm
* Kerb weight: 1750 kgs
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This segment has got quite crowded, the Audi Q5 is a worthy contender
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