BMW X3
| BMW X3 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Model years | 2004–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| First generation (E83) | |
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2003–2006 BMW X3
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| Overview | |
| Production | August 2003 – 31 August 2010 |
| Assembly | Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr) Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Layout | Longitudinally mounted, front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic and manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,795 mm (110.0 in) |
| Length | 2004–08: 179.7 in (4,564 mm) 2009–10: 4,570 mm (179.9 in) |
| Width | 1,855 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | 2007–08: 1,675 mm (65.9 in) 2004–06 & 2009–10: 1,673 mm (65.9 in) |
| Second generation (F25) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1 September 2010–present |
| Model years | 2011–present |
| Assembly |
United States: Greer, South Carolina (BMW America) |
| Designer | Erik Goplen (2007) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
| Length | 4,652 mm (183.1 in) |
| Width | 1,884 mm (74.2 in) |
| Height | 1,713 mm (67.4 in) |
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | Pending |
| Model years | 2017– |
The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by German automaker BMW since 2003. Based on the BMW 3 Series platform, and now in its second generation, BMW markets the crossover as a Sports Activity Vehicle, the company's proprietary descriptor for its X-line of vehicles. The first generation X3 was designed by BMW in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria—who also manufactured all X3s under contract to BMW. BMW manufactures the second generation X3 at their Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, United States.
The first generation BMW X3, internally designated as the E83, was produced from 2003 to 2010 and based on the BMW 3 Series platform. The E83 was designed by BMW in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria—who also manufactured all first generation X3s under contract to BMW.
As a precursor to the X3, BMW presented the xActivity concept vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003—based on the 3 Series platform and featuring a vestigial frame-structure convertible roof with reinforced, longitudinal rails connect the A-pillars to the rear of the car on both sides, eliminating B- or C-pillars and creating a distinct profile.
The X3 premiered in September 2003 at the Frankfurt Auto Show (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung), sharing its rear suspension with the E46 330xi and using an automatic four-wheel drive system marketed as xDrive. All X3 models feature BMW's all wheel drive system, with a default 40:60 torque split between the front and rear axles and the ability to direct all torque to either axle. The system used an electronically controlled multiple-plate clutch to enable infinitely adjustable, fully variable distribution of torque from front to rear with the capability of up to 100 percent of engine torque going to either axle. BMW markets the crossover as a Sports Activity Vehicle, the company's descriptor for its X-line of vehicles.
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