BMW X3 is now entering its second generation. This latest generation of this car to raise the level of a higher level. What about performance? what BMW has to offer greatness?We are led first to the outside. Said the man, from the eyes down to the heart. If you look ugly outside, then the feeling would be to buy another car.
BMW X3 has a large grille design that is typical BMW kidney-shaped grille with chrome around the kidney grille also comes in black.
Sloping front combined with a high rear sport strengthens character of this car.
While the rear lights are placed on the outside with the design of the T is also characteristic of BMW X3. Even so, it does look X3 is the exterior design is mediocre.
This latest-generation X3 offers head room and leg room are more spacious than the previous model, the rear passengers can sit more comfortably with the increased space on the second line of this car.
The car was seen by many practical premises that integrates perfectly with the elegant interior.
Quite comfortable riding position for unimpeded views to the front. Control display harmoniously integrated in the instrument panel.
Satisfied glaring exterior and interior, we just turn on the engine. Press the Start / Stop enginenya, and grengg was lit with a fine engine for diesel engine size.
Equipped with a capacity of 1995 cc engine with maximum power of 184 hp at 4,000 RPM with 8 speed transmission, the car immediately jumped spontaneously when the accelerator is pressed.
When detikOto take this car on the highway, pull the car is very responsive. Typical diesel engines. We had trouble finding the weakness of this car from the aspect of the engine.
Although quite large, this car takes 8.5 seconds to sprint from 0-100 km per hour with a maximum speed of 210 km per hour.
Although can be invited to run the X3 has a fuel efficiency is pretty good. BMW claims an average consumption of 1 liter BBMnya for a distance of 17.9 kilometers, with CO2 emissions of just 247 g / km.
This figure can be achieved thanks to the Auto Start Stop feature. This feature will turn off the engine when the car stops in the state for such a short time while at a red light. The machine will automatically re-live the moment.
This feature can be activated via the Auto Stop Start behind the wheel. Icon will appear in the dashboard that shows this feature is active.
The driver must brake the car up to a stop and keep stepping on the brake pedal. The machine will automatically shut off if the car has been standing still for about 1 second.
When it's time to go, the driver releases the brake pedal stamping and automatic machine will live with. If the Auto Hold function is turned on the car, the engine will still die even if the driver releases the brake stamping. But when the driver stepped on the gas pedal the engine will automatically turn on again.
There are times when this feature will not work, for example when the engine is hot or the temperature of the cabin has not yet reached the desired temperature, battery charge has not been sufficiently or when the driver moves the steering wheel.
Overall, the BMW X3 is suitable for those who need a high performance car and still economical fuel of course.
BMW X3 2012 Specifications:
- Inline 1995 cc diesel engine
- Maximum power of 184 hp at 4,000 RPM
- The maximum torque of 380 Nm at 1750 RPM
- The maximum speed of 210 km per hour
- Acceleration 0-100 km per hour 8.5 seconds
