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BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The latest model of BMW X3 is launched in 2017 by the third generation of the BMW X3, which seems to have changed a lot, but it is actually just an LCI (LifeCycleImpulse) small style, which is indeed a bit surprising and expected. In its life cycle (LifeCycle) to be stimulated (Impulse) of this X3 first appeared in the 2021 Chengdu Motor Show, the factory pointed out that the purpose of the small modification is to make the car series become sports car style, market entry and digitalization, the car in addition to the routine new head and tail light set and pump handle design, even the entire meter plate is also changed to the current 3, 4 series design, the electric oil engine is more into the 48V micro-hybrid system, the transformation range is actually quite large.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

In terms of appearance, the X3's new front end design has a wider ghost mask, the mask has an electroplated outer frame, a matte silver inner column, and a rich sense of layering; the other two masks are combined because of the ground road lens of the safety system. The new headlamp, which was transformed into 10mm from the previous one, was changed from a four-ring to a four-L shape; the fog lamp, which was always placed in the pump handle, is now integrated in the all-LED headlamp. The new head pump handle has X-shaped fins, triangular Aircurtain left and right air intakes, and a newly designed chin guard.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The new tail lights are like eyeliner with a black frame, and the red and yellow lights are slightly protruding, which has a three-dimensional feeling. The tail pump handle has an old lower trim and Diffuser, and the exhaust throat is changed from round to hexagonal. The xDrive30i tested is the M Sport Edition version, priced at $659000, with the same sharper and three-dimensional head pump handle as the X3M40i, the side skirt feet are the same color as the body, the tail pump handle is made of black Diffuser and has a left and right vertical false air outlet, window frame and roof rack black, M Sport Brake has blue or red brake calipers; the car uses 19-inch wheels as standard, and the 20-inch model seen is a plus.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The overhauled carriages have a similar watch plate and gear shift pole design to the 3 and 4 series, that is, a hexagonal air conditioning control panel, a silver frame air conditioning outlet and a small air-conditioning display, and a parenthesical instrument. The suspension central screen adopts bmw's operation system since 2018, intelligentpersonalasistant can use Hey BMW to voice control such as adjusting air conditioning, opening and closing windows, changing driving reaction mode, etc. Satellite navigation system understands automatic cloud updates, and users can set automatic window opening before arriving at the parking lot.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The safety and assistance systems include car-aware, blind-eyed, front-facing crash warning and automatic braking of bicycles, LaneDepartureWarning offline warning, blind spot car warning, and fixed-speed cruise with automatic braking. The original factory is an additional configuration, and in some areas when the standard configuration of the AtmosphereLight atmosphere lighting, from the surface and door wall gaps are also equipped with light strips to emit light. The gauge display also follows the movement, comfort and energy-saving response modes to create red, white and blue patterns. The new Sport Seat front seat with thicker side cushions is standard and is made of synthetic leather material called Sensatac.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

This M Sport Edition has an M steering wheel, gear shift bars and foot pedals, and a carbon-grey ceiling. The SUV-like part of the car is the same as before, with the 402040 rear seat back, the middle axle has air-conditioning air outlets and control panels and two USB plugs, the center console lid and rear side door have X logos, and the screen features xView off-road compass display.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The X3's full-line electric oil engine adds a micro-mixing system of 3 and 4 Series 30i to this minor overhaul, and its tart/generator will charge another 48V battery when collecting oil and braking, supplying tarts for the Start/Stop system, powering the original 12V power system, allowing engine gliding between 25160 km/h, and providing 11 motorcycle assist at start and large oil overtime.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report
BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The 30i is output from 252 hp/350 Nm, with a balanced fuel consumption of 7.68.5 km/100L, and the engine has a Twinscroll intake manifold turbocharger, VALVETRONIC suction flap lift control, and DoubleVANOS intake and exhaust flap timing control. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, blowing up... The sound is refreshing and fast, and the same 8-speed Steptronic automatic wavebox has a fine wave reaction.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report
BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The operation of the micro-mixed energy system is the same as that of Pingzhi, Audi, Volvo, etc., in addition to the corner of the eye to see the pointer with the oil and the brake and dial high and low to indicate charging and output, in fact, there is nothing to feel, the additional 11 moda assist when the oil is injected is also not unconscious, although BMW did not say whether its tart firearm/generator has twisted less between the waves to reduce Turbolag, but we felt that Turbolag was less than before in the case of oil in the test, so we believe that there is this function.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report
BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The other places for the car to play are the same as before, the DrivingExperienceControl reaction system has the said sport, comfort and energy saving reaction mode, sports and energy saving appearance of the preset settings, the driver can be in the sports Individual optional box fast and slow, engine fast and slow, steering wheel weight, and the micro-mixed energy system will have a strong oil collection slow reaction when moving, energy saving ProIndividual can customize the Coasting gliding, energy-saving air conditioning, Steering wheel weight; you have to add money to buy an electronically controlled shock absorber to have a suspension soft and hard change, and the xDrive four-wheel drive system has more rear-wheel drive to maintain bmw's rear-drive feeling.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

The same HDC (HillDescentControl) downhill control, with ABS clip Brake and CruiseControl automatic speed control to catch the hillside. The precipitation depth of 500mm is the same. With M sports packaging with the car has a speed induction fast and slow speed and M sports Suspension running suspension, driving experience is slightly light and false, running suspension is slightly more solid than the standard, control and suspension response with the same as the 3 series, is a good balance between comfort and sports car style, is in the worst bad road can not shake the height of the slippery and seismic barrier of the driving texture.

BMW's new X3 xDrive30iA M Sport test drive report

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