Press Release
Page 1: In Short I
Page 2: In Short II
Page 3: Concept
Page 4: Design
Page 5: Interior
Page 6: Powertrain
Page 7: Drivetrain
Page 8: All-Wheel Drive
Page 9: Chassis
Page 10: Body & Safety
Page 11: Equipment & Production
Design: Unmistakable, Striking, Dynamic
- Agility and dynamics visible at first sight.
- Signals of power: horizontal lines and proportions.
- High-quality bumper design accentuating the supreme elegance of the BMW X3.
The new BMW X3 comes in truly unique design language. Indeed, the design of the vehicle reflects its unmistakable character and unparalleled driving qualities in every respect. The design and appearance of the body therefore stands for ???????????????????????????????????Sheer Driving Pleasure???????????????????????????????? in the truest sense of the word ??????????????????????????????????????? agility and style, class and performance. The dynamic and, at the same time, striking look of the new BMW X3 is an essential feature of this outstanding Sports Activity Vehicle.
And in re-designing the front, side, and rear sections, BMW??????????????????????????????????????s designers have focused consistently on the ongoing evolution of the vehicle??????????????????????????????????????s characteristic proportions and lines.
Six-eye face as a clear symbol of power
An outstanding feature of all BMW X-models is their so-called ???????????????????????????????????six-eye face????????????????????????????????. So on the new BMW X3, the front section is characterised by sophisticated dual circular headlights with corona parking light rings, light sources and reflectors behind clear glass forming a direct visual connection to the X3??????????????????????????????????????s foglamps.
At the same time your eyes follow a distinctive line moving down diagonally from top to bottom and extending to the outside into the wheels.
This line alone accentuates the wide track of the new BMW X3 and creates the impression of a dynamic vehicle crouching powerfully on the road. The foglamps are housed appropriately in the lower bumpers, taking on the function of a third pair of eyes in the face of the new BMW X3. And finally this picture is underlined by the front air dam beneath the bumper finished in body colour.
Three colour variants for the grid bars in the BMW kidney grille
The BMW kidney grille with its robust grid bars is now larger than before.
And depending on the model variant, the bars come in different colours:
- On the four-cylinder models they are finished in black.
- On the new BMW X3 3.0sd the grid bars come in striking titanium, light.
- And on the other six-cylinder versions of the BMW X3, the grid bars are finished in Graphite metallic.
Both front and rear, the bumpers on the new BMW X3 are clearly split into two levels. And at the same time they are largely finished in body colour as a clear sign of sporting elegance. Only the protective elements particularly exposed to bumps and impacts are made of especially robust black plastic.
The optionally available headlight cleaning units are integrated harmoniously into the front section of the vehicle, extending out only upon activation of the cleaning system and then moving back again automatically. Stretched side line demonstrating the forward-pushing dynamism of the BMW X3.
Seen from the side, the BMW X3 stands out in particular through its discreet wedge shape between the A- and C-pillars, a special highlight further accentuated by the contour of the lower character line.
The character line extends from the front to the rear bumper, clearly stretching the new BMW X3 throughout its entire length. Rising up slightly to the rear, this line also creates the impression of forward-pressing motion, accentuating the dynamic and agile look of the vehicle in the process. And last but not least, the bumpers harmoniously link the side panels with the front and rear ends.
Unmistakable: horizontal lines and LED light rods at the rear
The rear section of the BMW X3 has also been renewed in its look and design: Finished in body colour, the rear panels and the soft transitions to the rear bumper create an elegant but nevertheless powerful look. The rear air dam, in turn, smoothly surrounds the bumper at the side, optically reducing the transition from one element to the other at the rear and serving at the same time as an efficient spoiler.
The striking shape of the rear-light clusters is typical of all BMW X-models, the new inner graphics in the rear lights extending horizontally from one side to the other. Behind clear glass covers, three LED-fed light rods ensure a striking night design, the particular graphics of the rear lights also serving as a typical sign of distinction characterising the BMW brand.
Lower down within the bumper unit, the rear end of the BMW X3 is agile and light in its special look. The dominance of horizontal lines at the rear emphasising the sheer width of the vehicle gives the new BMW X3 a powerful look also from this perspective. And as a particular sign of distinction on the BMW X3 3.0sd, attractive 18-inch wheels, the sporting rear air dam, and the extra-large dual tailpipes are truly ideal eye-catchers.
