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BMW X3. Made in USA

BMW X3. Price: from 1795000 rubles. On sale: Since November 2010

The new BMW X3 is German products for all signs, since even in the abbreviation of the name there is a word Bavarian. However, the release of this Bavarz takes place at the factory in Spartanburg, which is located in the American state of Carolina. By the way, at the same enterprise they produce X5 and X6. The secret is simple: whatever one may say, and the American market was and remains the largest sales place of X-models. Therefore, when the mountain does not go to Mohammed, Mohammed himself comes to grief that from the point of view of market relations is absolutely correct

Test pilot
Stanislav Pavlov, 38 years old, editor -in -chief of the magazine, driving experience for 20 years, personal car - Mazda6

Still, there is something in common in our profession with medicine. Like any doctor, we start acquaintance with the car with an external inspection. Compared to the previous option, the new X3 has become much more sports. If you put an old man and a beginner nearby, the changes will become more obvious. The branded grille of the radiator, or in the common nostrils, has become larger. A typical scheme for the location of lighting sources for the X-series is formed by widely placed fog lights that have lost a massive edging. The main head xenon optics acquired almost eagle pupils. Bamper and air intakes became more aggressive, and the hood acquired a new relief.

At the back of the changes, even more. When compared, it seems that a ruler of peasant clothes was put on a village boy who had previously wore a simple peasant clothing. Note that before the appearance of the fresh version X3 looked quite stylish, but everything, as you know, is known in comparison.

The flat front and raised rear parts when viewed from the side form a dynamic wedge -shaped silhouette. Convex and concave surfaces are indicated by clear lines that give the body a refined, somewhat sculptural appearance. The black bording characteristic of X-models in the lower part of the body is elegant and discreet. A dynamic silhouette is emphasized by three lines. The first, branded, at the level of the door handle rises steeply to the front wheel arch, and then smoothly passes to the back of the body. The other two lines are less pronounced and repeat the line of the line above the wheeled arches.

In the cabin, a place in the legs and elbows of passengers increased. At the same time, there are many departments inside for storing a wide variety of things. The luggage compartment with a volume of 550 to 1600 liters, according to its creators, has no analogues in this segment. The back of the rear seat can be divided into segments 40:20:40 (in standard configuration 60:40).

The novelty is released in two modifications. They decided to start with a diesel version equipped with a 2 -liter with a turbocharged, an aluminum card and the Common Rail system. This diesel can develop 184 liters. With. at 4000 min-1 and maximum torque 380 nm at 17502750 min-1. In practice, this means that under ideal conditions, that is, on even high -quality asphalt and without oncoming wind, X3 will reach 100 km/h in 8.5 s. If you do not release the accelerator pedal, in the end the speedometer shooter will dwell at 210. This is passport data, but we do not have any reason to trust them. Moreover, on the wide American highways, we easily and quickly accelerated to 150 km/h. They did not develop high speed, so as not to angry local, as they say, incorruptible, police officers. But the power supply was definitely present. The only disadvantage of the diesel engine can be considered well -audible noises, from which, as it seemed, modern diesel engines have already got rid of. In this case, no vibrations are observed.

After the high-speed high-speed tests continued on an off-road highway, arranged by the organizers of the test somewhere near Atlanta. There was no real off -road there just a broken country track. But the twenty -minute voyage on bumps gave the answer to the main question: in the fall and in winter, the X3 cottage will be taken to the near Moscow, but more from it is not required. The novelty is equipped with a constant all -wheel drive XDRive. This system provides an adjustable electronic distribution of torque on the front and rear axles. The control unit, which is associated with the system of dynamic control of the course stability (DSC), in the early stages quickly and accurately counteracts the trends to excess or insufficient rotation. Innovative adjustment improves the running characteristics, and the intellectual technology of all -wheel drive optimizes the thrust and controllability on the bends of the road. Even during uniform movement in the bend, a higher percentage of torque is transmitted to the rear wheels. The power control function additionally improves controllability and maneuverability.

The gasoline version of the XDRive35I is equipped with a 306 -liter in a powerful 6 -cylinder engine. With. It is worth touching the accelerator pedal, as the car smoothly and very quickly accelerates. And acceleration to a hundred and the maximum speed of this machine exceed the diesel version (5.7 s. And 240 km/h). At the same time, owners of X3 do not have to often call at gas stations, since the average gasoline consumption is 8.8 liters per 100 km. I think no one doubts that it is the gasoline version that is fast and economical will become the most popular in the Russian market.

And now about the most interesting. The cost of the XDRive20D modification with a diesel engine will be 1,795,000 rubles, and the gasoline XDRive35I BASIC with a gasoline 3.0 Twinturbo will cost 2,130,000 rubles. Is it expensive or not? So far, even experts cannot answer this question. Everyone will put the market and time in their places. But one thing can be argued unambiguously: the BMW concern again created an excellent car that has all the family features inherent in its counterparts.


We do not love
Devices are made in a traditional minimalist style for BMW. Everything is simple, understandable and painfully familiar. Familiar

Traditional ignition keys irrevocably go into the past, giving way to the button system. Natural

If the driver puts his left hand on the armrest, the glass opening button is conveniently under the fingers. Comfortable


Driving
The car is perfectly controlled at high speeds. He is good on suburban roads.

Salon
The crossover salon increased slightly in size, providing more spaciousness to the elbows and feet of passengers.

Comfort
Among the cars of his class, Bavarets occupies a leading position.

Safety
BMW products receive only the highest ratings in safety tests conducted by Euro NCAP.

Price
The price level is familiar to BMW fans.


Advantages and disadvantages
+ Excellent handling and dynamics, good cross -country ability.
- The presence of only two versions of the engines.


Specifications
Mark and model - BMW XDRive35i
Dimensions - 4648x1881x1661 mm
Engine - gasoline, 2979 cm3, 306l. S./5800 min--1
Transmission - automatic, 8 -speed
Dynamics - 240 km/h, 5.7 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Audi Q5, Mercedes -Benz Glk, Cadillac SRX.


Our opinion
Most often, buying a car is emotional act. Often, the price goes into the background. Of course, for two million rubles you can buy a larger crossover, but it will no longer be BMW. But no one has canceled the magic of the brand for many ready to overpay for the desired, albeit expensive toy.


Author: Stanislav Pavlov




 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [December 2010]