On the first day of December, the temperature in Beijing, which has already entered winter, is very comfortable, and the warm sun shines on the Mutianyu Great Wall, echoing the new BMW X3 at your feet, telling this amazing journey. Yes, let's test drive the latest BMW X3.
As a SAV multi-purpose vehicle, the BMW X3 has undergone three generations of development since its birth in 2003, and has an unshakable position in the domestic luxury and mid-size SUV market with excellent control. With the improvement of national living standards, consumers' requirements for cars have risen from point to surface. In the face of discerning consumers, how will the new BMW X3 respond this time?
The appearance of the new BMW X3 has been carefully crafted for details, and under the premise of continuing the classic design of BWM, the vehicle style has changed the previous graceful atmosphere and become more fashionable and sporty, while also catering to the aesthetics of contemporary trends.
Compared to the exterior upgrade, the interior of the new BMW X3 is a new look.
In today's minimalist style, the interior of the new BMW X3 is indeed better looking and more technological, and the comfortable grip of the new electronic gear handle also makes me fall in love with it. It is worth mentioning that the overall operation fluency and ease of use of the seventh-generation BMW iDrive operating system have been improved, and in the dynamic driving process behind, the BMW intelligent personal assistant can not only accurately perform various instructions, but also chat with me. It has to be said that BMW's construction of smart cockpits has reached a new height.
The backrest and cushion of the new BMW X3 seat have been thickened compared to the overseas version of the model, and the rear seat also provides a comfortable headrest, providing a softer and more comfortable riding experience for domestic consumers, which greatly alleviates the fatigue of long-distance travel.
The excellent design of the new BMW X3 has reached a higher level, bringing us a new sensory experience from the inside out. At the same time, the smarter cockpit and upgrades for domestic consumers have also become a plus for the car.
The new BMW X3 in the same class have chosen to extend the length to meet the domestic market environment and still adhere to the standard wheelbase, in order to maintain the original driving pleasure. Beigou Village, the test drive site of our time, is located at the foot of the majestic Great Wall, with mostly rugged mountain roads, which creates good conditions for us to experience the new BMW X3 in depth.
Before that, let's take a look at its dynamics. The new BMW X3 offers both 25i and 30i power options, with the 30i replacing the original 28i model, and the powerful power is more at your fingertips. The series comes standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission and xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system. Our test drive of this 30i model is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum output of 185 kW, a peak torque of 350 N·m, and an official zero-hundred acceleration time of 6.8 seconds. In addition, this engine uses the latest generation of six-hole injector, the fuel injection pressure has reached 350 Bar, and has a new cylinder head, one-piece chain drive mechanism, lightweight crankshaft, arc wire spraying process that reduces the friction coefficient of the piston and a reasonable thermal management system, etc., which improves engine efficiency and burns cleaner.
It is worth mentioning that the longitudinal engine layout makes most of the engine mass behind the front axle, which is a major magic weapon for BMW to improve the handling.
The dynamic experience at BMW has always been the most anticipated part of the equation. The new BMW X3 unsurprisingly maintains the high standards of the BMW brand. The cooperation between this 2.0T+8AT golden power combination is still tacit.
This 8AT transmission from ZF is still the best 8AT gearbox in the world after adopting a lightweight design and a newly developed control system, whether it is a sharp acceleration or a sharp deceleration, basically imperceptible frustration, smart gear shift logic allows it to instantly understand the intention of the soles of the foot, quickly make the addition and subtraction of gears. And the 30i model's larger gear ratio allows the engine to pass the maximum torque of 350 N·m to four wheels at 1450 rpm.
The new BMW X3 features a new five-link suspension, each of which has an independent direction of motion, which can control the wheel run more precisely and ensure the support and comfort of the suspension. At the same time, the lightweight design reduces the under-spring mass, making the response between the wheel trains faster and the handling to a higher level.
The NVH performance of the new BMW X3 was an unexpected surprise for the test drive. Its chassis insulates itself from the annoying tire noise of the explosion-proof tires, and even at high speeds you can quietly enjoy the beautiful sound quality of the HARMAN Kartone sound in the car.
The pro autonomous driving assistance system equipped with the new BMW X3 is used frequently on a daily basis, thanks to its high recognition rate of road conditions. Especially in complex road conditions, its forward collision warning and emergency brake assistance can determine in advance that the distance between pedestrians or other vehicles is too small and warn, which well avoids the occurrence of accidents, and traffic congestion assistance can free the driver's hands when the speed is less than 60km/h, realize automatic follow-up driving, effectively alleviate the fatigue of driving, and is the advancement of driving assistance.
summary:
A high level of power, high quality handling and a high degree of comfort make up the new BMW X3. In the face of the fierce mid-size luxury SUV market, it gives a new answer, that is, we can not only experience a good driving control, but also enjoy a comfortable journey. Innovation is the source of power for the prosperity of the BMW brand, which is why the new BMW X3 is in front of us with a new attitude, this time it is still very successful, just like its slogan, every journey is remarkable.