Once upon a time, the domestic SUV market also followed the trend of cars, the rise of the "longer" trend, so many domestic SUV models have chosen to lengthen the wheelbase, some even added the letters "PLUS" and "L" after the name, even Audi Q5, Range Rover Evoque and so on are not exempt.
However, over the years, there is a luxury car that has always maintained the same wheelbase as the European market after domestic production, and has adhered to its original driving pleasure. That's right, you already know who I'm talking about: the BMW X3.
18 years ago, the BMW X3, which followed the advent of the BMW X5, created a segment of luxury mid-size sports utility vehicles, becoming a veritable benchmark for this segment with its peer-leading quality, classic and unchanging driving pleasure and multi-functional attributes. In September last year, the pure electric BMW iX3 was also launched domestically, and it was produced in China and sold to the global market. Since then, the BMW X3 family has joined forces to storm the domestic high-end SUV market.
In September this year, the new BMW X3 was "renewed" together with the new BMW iX3, introducing the most important facelift in the life cycle of this generation. Not only are the exterior and interior changes significant, but the user experience of smart interconnection has also been fully updated, and the only thing that remains unchanged is the same standard wheelbase and original driving pleasure as overseas. With the blessing of high appearance and strong strength, these brothers are more attractive than before.
Not long ago, BMW Brilliance held a new BMW X3 and a new BMW iX3 two-car experience activity, so that people experienced the family strength of the third generation of X3 for the first time, and today I will talk to you about what changes the brothers have.
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Confident posture with a modern luxury aesthetic
Among the many changes brought about by this redesign, the new aesthetic design of the new BMW X3 and the new BMW iX3 is the most intuitive change, which makes the appearance of these two cars further improved, more youthful, dynamic and expressive.
Overall, the new BMW X3 and the new BMW iX3 can still clearly identify the robust X design, especially some detail changes make them more youthful and sporty. For example, the further increased size of the BMW double kidney intake grille highlights the powerful force; the sharper and narrower 3D stereoscopic adaptive LED headlights echo back and forth with the blackened 3D stereoscopic suspension LED taillights, more clearly presenting the modern luxury aesthetic; the new rear diffuser and the larger bilateral polygon exhaust tailpipes further highlight the sense of movement; the new style of 20-inch/ 21-inch wheels makes the sporty temperament of the X3 clearly visible...
In particular, this revamp also added M sports suits and M obsidian suits for the first time for the new BMW X3 family, so that the long-awaited wishes of fans have finally become a reality. On the new BMW iX3 electric vehicle, there are even BMW i and BMW M logos at the same time, showing the performance genes and sustainable future of this electric vehicle.
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For the first time, the "feature island" design concept was introduced
Entering the new BMW X3 and new BMW iX3 cars, you feel a new interior style, the new design is not only eye-catching, the texture is also upgraded again, creating a modern luxury style that is more in line with the characteristics of the times.
When you concentrate on observing the road environment, you may not pay special attention to the fact that every operation of your own hand comes hand in hand, the information reading is easy and clear, the limb support is in place, and there is no abruptness. This brings us to the "functional island" design concept first introduced by the new BMW X3 and the new BMW iX3. The so-called three "functional islands" are to concentrate all the functional buttons of the central console in the three areas of the driver's left light panel, air conditioning and barrier, so as to save more space and make the cockpit more concise and atmospheric. The three "function islands" and the 12.3-inch central touch display, combined with the 12.3-inch full LCD digital instrument cluster, together bring users an excellent digital sensory experience.
In addition to the new "functional island" design, the fully upgraded interior texture is also a very obvious change between the new BMW X3 and the new BMW iX3. The "Angel Wings" welcome light blanket, the intelligent induction atmosphere light of 6 colors and 11 color combinations and the panoramic glass skylight fully mobilize the interlacing of light and shadow, so that the driver and occupants will feel a strong sense of ceremony when they enter the car.
At the same time, the high-efficiency dust filter with PM2.5 filtration function always maintains the fresh air in the car; the fully upgraded Sensatec 2.0 synthetic leather package is more environmentally friendly than traditional leather, the breathability effect is more outstanding, and the touch is more delicate; the comfortable experience seats specially equipped for Chinese consumers, the seat cushion and backrest are thickened compared to the overseas version of the model, and have the unique rear seat backrest angle adjustment of the same level. In terms of improving comfort, the new BMW X3 and the new BMW iX3 can be said to have been doing their best to consider users.
Some people may ask, this time, has the wheelbase of the new BMW X3 family changed? The answer is for sure: no, the wheelbase of the new model after the redesign is still 2864mm. Although it has not been extended, the interior space is still enough for daily use, and the front and rear rows are spacious. This is also where BMW insists on not lengthening the wheelbase of the X3.
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The original driving pleasure remains the same
This event was selected in guizhou province in the southwest, which is known for its diversity of terrain, culture and flora and fauna, and the off-road route can fully display the off-road performance of the new BMW X3, and the beautiful scenery can inspire people to integrate into the green feelings of nature protection and nature, all of which express the pioneering and exploration spirit of the X3 family.
From the twists and turns of the track to the pristine jungle, the X3 brothers are at their disposal in a variety of road conditions. The authentic driving pleasure brings full control confidence to the users of the third-generation BMW X3, and the tuning is soaked with agility, precision and a clear sense of the road. The BMW X3 is powered by BMW's latest 2.0T in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine, equipped with an 8-speed manual transmission and xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, which accelerates from 0-100 km/h to 6.8 seconds.
During the test drive, the response of the engine, the logic of the gearbox, and the adjustment of the chassis all made people feel the pure driving pleasure of BMW, and the new BMW X3 was easily passed when passing through the unpaved muddy road. The new BMW X3, which has an original standard wheelbase size, lives up to its name.
In contrast, the electric driving fun brought by the new BMW iX3 is even more impressive. In addition to adhering to the body structure successfully pioneered by BMW X3, this car has an original standard wheelbase body size, but also reduces the vehicle's center of gravity by 7.5 centimeters, while also condensing the latest electrification technology of the BMW Group.
With the support of the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology, the new BMW iX3 has a maximum output of 210 kW and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, which can accelerate the vehicle to 6.8 seconds per 100 km/h with a single motor drive. Combined with the "electric sound wave" when the vehicle starts and stops, it creates an immersive driving experience for the driver.
In order to adapt to the needs of different users, the new BMW X3 is also equipped with a unique energy recovery system: in D mode, the vehicle has the function of idle driving, and customers who are accustomed to the driving style of gasoline cars are easy to get started; in B mode, similar to the "single pedal" mode, high-intensity energy recovery can help the vehicle slow down until it stops, and in most cases, the speed can be controlled by the retraction of the accelerator pedal to maximize the efficiency of energy recovery.
With the advantages of integrated, lightweight, scalable and modular technology, the new BMW iX3 achieves 93% motor efficiency, a pure electric mileage of 500 kilometers under NEDC conditions, and an average of only 16.7 kWh of electrical energy consumption per 100 kilometers. In particular, the mileage display logic of the new BMW iX3 will also accurately provide reliable mileage information reference based on various factors such as real-time energy consumption, vehicle driving mode, navigation route, road conditions and user driving habits, so as to effectively eliminate the driver's mileage anxiety.
In addition, the new BMW X3 family is also equipped with BMW's latest driving assistance system, the new BMW iX3 is equipped with the automatic driving assistance system Pro as standard, and provides automatic parking assistance system Plus, such as BMW's first 50-meter track reversing function, giving the vehicle a better intelligent driving experience.
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Forward-looking digital technologies empower more intelligent experiences
BMW has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to applying digital technology, and this time the new BMW X3 is the same as the new BMW iX3. They are equipped with the BMW Group's most forward-looking intelligent technologies, such as the seventh-generation BMW iDrive operating system and BMW intelligent personal assistant, which not only explain BMW's leading achievements in the field of digital interconnection, but also bring users a diversified and personalized human-vehicle interaction mode.
After the newly upgraded BMW intelligent personal assistant dialogue ability is fully enhanced, users can accurately control the degree of window opening and closing through voice commands, book restaurants, set reminders, play QQ music or Himalaya, and can also be compatible with other intelligent voice services such as car Tmall Genie.