Amidst an impressive start on the international automotive markets, the new BMW X3 has quickly become the shooting star in its segment. Winning the title of "Four-Wheel Drive Auto of the Year 2011" awarded by the specialist automobile magazine "Auto Bild Allrad" is current proof of the new BMW X3's exceptionally loftier caste of popularity. The success in the reader survey conducted by Europe's biggest-selling specialist journal for four-wheel drive cars is already the BMW X3's second title victory this twelvemonth. Only a few weeks ago, readers of the mag "Off Road" voted the Sports Action Vehicle "Off-route Vehicle of the Twelvemonth 2011". With this double success, the new BMW X3 is quick in following the traces of its predecessor, which, in 2006 and 2007, was able to secure the readers' vote of both periodicals twice in succession.

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For the eleventh time now, readers of "Motorcar Bild Allrad" were asked to name their favourite models from those available on the German auto market. In 9 categories, at that place were more than 130 four-wheel drive vehicles to choose from. The new BMW X3 promptly secured offset place in the category "Off-road vehicles and SUVs ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 Euros". The associated championship of "Four-Wheel Drive Auto of the Year 2011" was awarded during a festive anniversary in Frankfurt on 24 March 2011.
With a captivating design, a unique combination of sportiness and efficiency besides as the largest and most variable luggage compartment in the competitive environment, the BMW X3, which has been on sale in Germany since November 2010, nevertheless again sets standards in driving pleasure, versatility and premium quality. Compared to the predecessor model, with which BMW established the concept of the Sports Activity Vehicle in this segment, information technology offers a noticeable increment in space, even more than efficient engines, optimum motoring comfort and a widened selection of innovative equipment features. Both at the front and at the rear the new BMW X3 convinces through outstanding travel comfort and a high-class ambience. With a 550-litre loading capacity, which can be increased to 1,600 litres, and xl:20:40 split-folding rear seats, the vehicle's carrying capacities too set new benchmarks for the segment.

In the spring of 2011, the engine portfolio for the new BMW X3 volition comprise 2 petrol engines and two diesel fuel engines with a power output ranging from 135 kW/184 bhp to 225 kW/306 bhp. Depending on the engine variant, the new BMW X3 features an eight-speed automated manual either every bit standard or equally an option. The yet unique, intelligent four-wheel drive organisation xDrive has been optimised even further. Electronically controlled ability distribution ensures not but supreme traction and maximum road stability on slippery surfaces, but also superior dynamics on the road, thus providing that unmistakable driving pleasure that is so typical of BMW. Moreover, the new BMW X3 shoots way ahead of competition thanks to an extensive pick of innovative equipment features, driving aid systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. For example, the new BMW X3 is the but model in its class to exist optionally fitted with a Head-Up Brandish and offer in-car Internet admission.

[Source: BMW ]