Thursday, May 26, 2011

Driving Report BMW X3 xDrive 35i: Able Company

Any friend socially acceptable SUV knows the cars of the X-series in Munich. Each car enthusiasts also know that the usual nomenclature classifies the X3 as something between X1 and X5. So there is still a world of BMW X3 above. The expectations of the BMW X3 35i iDrive slows a bit of a - quite wrongly, for he is greater than can be expected within the three and the external appearance.

While the BMW X3 35i iDrive with 4.65 meters, 1.88 meters wide and 1.66 meters far from being a Linnet. But we have already experienced other SUVs of this size, the inside does not convey the feeling of space, ample room for driver and up to four passengers and luggage. The X3 can also measure here with bigger ones.

This impression is underscored by the many storage compartments, trays and cup holders. The three split rear bench seat also allows a flexible adaptation to the charge that leisure travelers will be impressed as well as recreational athletes. They are in any case the use of species that come into your head when you sit in the X3.

Commercial use as an off-road light trucks, one may not believe in him, rather the trip to the opera with evening wear. The boat and the horse trailer to fit better with him on the indication of 2.4 tonnes maximum towing capacity than the caravan or even a trailer. On the typical BMW driver-oriented workplace affects the blue man out of place.

The grippy three-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel, in our X3 with shift paddles for the standard eight-speed automatic, the wide center console with rotary-push button for cruise control, car settings and navigation, the associated large screen in the middle of the dashboard, the classically designed round instruments in view of the driver - to handle all pleasant to look at and easy to use.

In 35i are the best sports seats for driver and front passenger, electrically adjustable and have a memory function. The six-cylinder inline engine with three liters is a good friend. It reacts spontaneously to every movement of the accelerator and turns joyfully to higher regions. With its twin-turbo power, the maximum torque of 400 Nm even at 1200 revolutions per minute available and extends to 5000 rpm.

This, together with the eight programs of the automatic one for a two-ton car impressive acceleration experience. The 100 km / h, the X3 after 5.7 seconds, the forward end until 245 km / h. With its Efficient Dynamics technology, BMW has managed to keep consumption in check. The gear allows low speed driving, start-stop is on board as well as a brake energy regeneration and an electro-mechanical power steering.

An activation of auxiliary power units only when necessary and low rolling resistance tires contribute as well to average consumption (EU standard) of 8.8 liters of premium at 100 km. In practice, the values fluctuated around the ten-liter mark with a tendency to Elf. The chassis and its regulation, the xDrive all-wheel drive, steering and suspension savor create the right conditions, the performance of the engine.

The X3 is evident in this combination as a BMW, as we had hoped it from the brand: agile, strong and fast. On the road, the X3 makes a good figure. Oh yes, he can also land. The values of slope angle, ground clearance and wading depth show that, but who would want to sully the fine metal sludge? (Ampnet / Sm) data BMX X3 xDrive 35i length x width x height (m): 4.65 x 1.88 x 1.66 Engine: Six-cylinder diesel, 2979 cc, twin-turbo power, direct injection, Valvetronic power: 225 kW / 306 hp at 5800 rpm Max torque: 400 Nm between 1200 and 5000 rpm Curb weight / payload: 1805 kg - 1880 kg / max.

560 kg consumption (EU standard): 8.8 liters of CO2 emissions: 204 g / km for Euro 5 speed: 245 km / h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 5.7 seconds Cargo volume: 550 liters, a maximum of 1600 liters Maximum towing capacity (braked): 2400 kg Wheels / Tires: 8J x 18 LM / 245/50 R 18 100W turning circle 11.9 meters Base Price: 52 150 Euro

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