First Images of All New BMW X3 Prototype

Unmistakable

KGP Photography / BMW X3 Spied in Munich
by Frank de Leeuw van Weenen
November 29, 2007 12:53 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Spy Photos

Unmistakable

It has been long in the rumour mill, but we have finally managed to snag us some pictures of the all new BMW X3 prototype on the streets of Munich. The previous generation underwent a facelift half-way 2006 and is reaching the end of its life-cycle.

Of course the prototype is heavily draped in camouflage and hard plastic covers but there really is no mistaking what it is. The BMW X3 appears to have some of the BMW X6's smooth flow from the A- to C-pillars but without sacrificing headroom of cargo space. Our spyphotographer thinks a little more of 'sportwagon' has made its way into the design language.

It is reported that the new X3 is based on the 3-series platform, but it has been widened and lenghtened to add more functionality to the shape.

Source: KGP Photography
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thamzn
November 29, 2007 1:27 PM
Will we see an IS version of this car this time?

Olirai
November 29, 2007 6:56 PM
Is it really the X3. It looks to me more like the upcoming X1. The pictures fit better to the X1. Smaller and more sporty. I believe the new X3 will not be visibile as spy pics before Q3 of 08

Paulds
November 29, 2007 7:16 PM
Are you sure this is the new X3 prototype? Looks more like the all new X1 for me...

Aygo
November 29, 2007 9:37 PM
I was thinking along the lines of X4 because that will be a coupe-SUV and the X1 should rival the Jeep Patriot and Nissan Qashqai 4WD

Harajoshi2
November 29, 2007 11:37 PM
Those BMWs always look better covered... Whatever it will look like, I don't think it can match up with the Tiguan, the leader in it's class (it is really soooo good!). I am looking forward to a Wiesmann SUV, that really would be a hit. G'n8!

sherkan
November 29, 2007 11:45 PM
I agree with Olirai. Furthermore, the X1 is expected to come to enter the market before the redesigned X3... Looks nice though, general shape similiar to the new infiniti EX

Paulds
November 30, 2007 1:34 AM
I thought that the new X1 will be rival of Audi´s new Q3... Are you kidding, Aygo? X4?? C´mon... How much is enough?!

Aygo
November 30, 2007 5:06 PM
I think its an X4 and not an X1

AMGV12
November 30, 2007 3:03 PM
BMW sale continue increase. germany best. nissan suck.

elsonlau
November 30, 2007 3:09 PM
I hope Adrian Van Hoodnyk, the new BMW designer, could do a better job than Chris Bangle. The design must be flawless.

nobuhle
May 22, 2009 4:19 PM
I am soooo disappointed. curently (may 2009) this x3 would be expected to compete with q5s, tiguan, etc , but i must say it stands no chance. i'v been anxiously waiting for the x3 to hit the s a dealers now i have to reconsider what to buy.

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