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Imaginary design drawing of the new generation BMW X3 (unofficial)
Spy photos of the new generation BMW X3. The body is covered with heavy camouflage, and the front and rear light groups are temporary light sources
[Original product of Understanding Car Emperor] No. The mid-term facelift model of the third-generation BMW X3 has been launched for sale in China in August 2021. This facelift mainly adjusts the appearance design details and other aspects and has been on sale to this day. Recently, overseas media drew imaginary drawings based on spy photos of the new fourth-generation BMW X3, looking forward to the possible design of the new car. It is reported that the new generation of BMW X3 is expected to be officially released in 2024. For reference, the current domestic official guide price of the current BMW X3 is 396,900-479,800 yuan.
Foreign media restored the new car's outline lines and detailed design based on spy photos
A total of four exhaust outlets on both sides of the rear reveal that the test car is a BMW X3 M40i model
The current test vehicle is still in a very early stage, and the body camouflage is relatively thin Seriously, the headlights and taillights are temporary lighting sources. Judging from the hypothetical pictures, the new car may "enlarge" the front air intake grille, which is considered a "routine operation." The four exterior door handles will be replaced with built-in ones, and the taillight shape will be simpler, giving the overall look a nice freshness. In addition, the new BMW X3 M40i model will still use a bilateral four-outlet exhaust layout. This level of model has also been launched in the Chinese market, priced at 629,900 yuan.
The new generation of BMW It is more logical to lengthen the body size. After all, the BMW X3 does not have an advantage in size compared to the Audi Q5L and Mercedes-Benz GLC L. At the same time, in the Chinese market, the BMW X3 is also one of the few domestic models of the BMW family. "No extended wheelbase" model. For reference, the current BMW X3 body length, width and height are 4737/1891/1689 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2864 mm.
The picture shows the official interior image of the mid-term facelift of the BMW 3 Series
The interior design of the new generation BMW The control display is integrated into the screen, and the physical buttons in the air-conditioning area are simplified. As for the visual effects, everyone has different opinions.
The new car is equipped with BMW’s latest 2.0T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine
In terms of power, the currently sold BMW automatic transmission and xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system. Among them, the new BMW X3 xDrive 25i has a maximum output power of 135 kW, a peak torque of 300 N·m, and an acceleration time of 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; the X3 xDrive 30i has a maximum output power of 185 kW and a peak torque of 350 N·m. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
It is reported that the new generation of BMW X3 will continue to provide fuel power, pure electric version (iX3) and plug-in hybrid version for users to choose from. The specific power parameters need to wait for further official announcement. (The above data comes from the BMW Group)
New car background, competitive product analysis :
Mercedes-Benz GLC L
Audi Q5L
Ideal L9
The currently sold third-generation BMW X3 was first launched in China in 2018. Although it is a domestic model, it still maintains The imported version's standard wheelbase has not been at a disadvantage in the competition with its old German rivals Mercedes-Benz GLC L (approximately 400,000-590,000 yuan) and Audi Q5L (400,000-590,000 yuan). However, with the slight change in the market competition pattern, more new energy players have entered this price range, such as the recently launched Ideal L9 (459,800 yuan). Although the BMW X3 is not included in the competition list of the Ideal L9, Price is often an invisible ruler.
