- suv 55,806
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- Arcadia, FL
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- suv 55,806 gasoline white automatic
2013 bmw x3 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New, more efficient turbo engine joins lineup. introductionthe bmw x3 compact crossover suv gets more efficient for 2013 with a new engine and new standard features, including automatic stop/start on all models. The naturally aspirated inline-6 once used in the base xdrive 28i is gone, replaced with a 2. 0-liter turbocharged inline-4 found on many other bmw models, including the x1, z4, and 3 series. The exterior is tasteful, with classic bmw design cues such as the signature twin-kidney grille. Inside, the interior is luxuriously appointed, with a surprisingly generous amount of cargo space behind the second row. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. bmw's xdrive all-wheel-drive system comes standard on all x3 models. Its suspension system, which uses a double-joint spring-strut mechanism at the front and a multi-link system at the rear, makes it the best-handling x3 to date. the automatic stop/start system is invasive, however, and makes an obvious shutter when turning off or starting up again. The system adjusts the suspension as well as the level of steering assist. A new mode, dubbed eco pro, can reduce fuel usage by up to 20 percent, according to bmw, by optimizing engine, transmission, brakes, climate control and electrical settings. A special display on the idrive screen shows where the vehicle is saving energy and coaches drivers on how to be most efficient. fuel economy estimates for the 2013 bmw x3 are 21/28 mpg city/highway with the 2. 0-liter turbocharged inline-4 found on the xdrive28i, according to the epa, 19/26 mpg city/highway with the 3. 0-liter turbocharged inline-6 used on the xdrive35i. Premium fuel is required with both engines. when it comes to small luxury crossovers, the 2013 bmw x3 beats most competitors on cargo space, including the mercedes-benz glk350. The x3 is perhaps the best choice in the segment for those looking for practicality without compromising sporty driving dynamics, but those attributes don't come cheap. Price-wise, the x3 reaches into larger suv territory, overlapping with more practical people movers like the acura mdx and lexus rx 350. The technology package 3,200) adds navigation with real-time traffic, a rearview camera, park distance control, and the bmw assist emergency crash notification system. A premium sound package 950) upgrades to a 16-speaker, 600-watt audio system with a one-year subscription to xm satellite radio. The cold weather package 700) includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and 40/20/40-split-folding rear seats. safety features include the mandated dual front airbags plus side-curtain airbags for head protection, side-impact airbags for torso protection. Active safety features include anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, all-wheel drive. Optional safety features include rearview camera, park distance control. walkaroundthe lines of the latest bmw x3 are crisp and familiar. Up front is the usual forward-leaning bmw kidney grille, and the headlight assembly is large and emphatic. Bmw says the twin round headlights combined with the round fog lamps form a triangular light pattern that is characteristic of bmw's sport activity vehicles. The upper edge of the headlight assembly is accented by a chrome trim, and bmw's signature corona rings are again used as the daytime running lights. When equipped with the optional xenon high-intensity discharge headlights, the corona rings and daytime running lights are provided by bright white leds. the profile of the bmw x3 is characterized by flared wheel arches and short front and rear overhangs. The designers have used concave planes and a recessed license plate area to alter the reflective dimensions, adding a sculpted effect. The taillights are positioned well to the outside, and have a distinctive mushroom shape that allows the outboard lenses to be substantially larger than the shapes in the tailgate. Led light bars are intended to create a distinctive bmw nighttime design signature. interiorthe interior of the bmw x3 is welcoming, with tasteful surfaces and a tidy arrangement of components. Dark dashboard moldings contrast with lighter lower sections and carpet colors. High-grade wood trim accents are used sparingly on the center console, door cappings, and above the glovebox. the view out the windshield is commanding. A fat-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel incorporates various satellite switches for the audio system and cruise control, and the ambiance is at once functional and luxurious. Storage compartments and cupholders are present at every turn. the navigation system uses an 8. 8-inch high-resolution display featuring a trans-reflective screen said to be the largest in the vehicle segment. the rear cargo area provides 19 cubic feet of space with the rear seats in place, or 56. 6 cubic feet with the rear seas folded down. Rear-seat backrests split 60/40 and can be folded separately or together. The rear seats that come with the optional ski pass-through have three segments (40/20/40) that can also be folded down individually. driving impressionthe bmw x3 handles well and we found it to be extremely smooth, with much of the sound of the car's undercarriage effectively attenuated. The x3 is quiet and unruffled, even on gravel roads. This commendable compliance does not translate into a sloppy ride. Indeed, ride-motion control is exemplary, so progress is smooth and flat, just the way it should be. The x3's stable but well cushioned chassis covers rough ground with little transmission of sound or vibration. big 12. 9-inch disc rotors inside 19-inch wheels shod with 245/55r18 tires slow the x1 xdrive35i's 4222-pound mass with real authority, backed up by abs. The base-level xdrive28i has the same brakes, but uses 17-inch wheels and 225/60r17 tires. bmw has adopted an electric steering assist system, and its engineers have not done a bad job of overcoming the feedback challenges attendant to this burgeoning new technique. In the x3, wheel weighting verges toward hefty, perhaps a tad too much so, accompanied by quite a bit of self-centering torque, but this should not be confused with real steering feel. nonetheless, clear and readable off-center response combines with very accurate path control to imbue the steering with a sense of virtual feedback feel that the mechanism itself does not impart in great measure. Better get used to it, because eps (electric power steering) will soon be ubiquitous on passenger cars. The rest of the x3 chassis allows sporty driving with plenty of attitude control, and, with the optional electronic damper control, surprising ada. Climate Control✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Sound Package✔ Bluetooth
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