First Images of All New BMW X3 Prototype

 First Images of All New BMW X3 Prototype
BMW X3 Spied in Munich / KGP Photography

Unmistakable

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 thamzn
Will we see an IS version of this car this time?
November 29, 2007 9:27 am
 Olirai Olirai
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
November 29, 2007 2:56 pm
 Paulds Paulds
Are you sure this is the new X3 prototype? Looks more like the all new X1 for me...
November 29, 2007 3:16 pm
 Aygo Aygo
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
November 29, 2007 5:37 pm
 Harajoshi2 Harajoshi2
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!
November 29, 2007 7:37 pm
 sherkan sherkan
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
November 29, 2007 7:45 pm
 Paulds Paulds
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?!
November 29, 2007 9:34 pm
 Aygo Aygo
I think its an X4 and not an X1
November 30, 2007 1:06 pm
 AMGV12 AMGV12
BMW sale continue increase. germany best. nissan suck.
November 30, 2007 11:03 am
 elsonlau elsonlau
I hope Adrian Van Hoodnyk, the new BMW designer, could do a better job than Chris Bangle. The design must be flawless.
November 30, 2007 11:09 am
 nobuhle nobuhle
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.
May 22, 2009 12:19 pm