The new BMW X3 exposure: longer, wider and shorter + large screen, how does Mercedes-Benz GLC take over?

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2024-05-20 14:47Published in Chongqing

Recently, the latest spy photos of the high-profile new generation BMW X3 have been exposed, and its new design concept and upgraded configuration have attracted widespread attention. This new model not only inherits the classic elements of the BMW X family, but also has been comprehensively upgraded in size, design and performance, showing a sportier and more technological charm, let's take a sneak peek!

Longer, wider, shorter, sportier

The new generation BMW X3 has been carefully adjusted in terms of body size, with a length, width and height of 4755/1920/1676mm, which is 42mm longer than the current model, 23mm wider and 16mm lower in height than the current model. Don't look like a small change, but this fine-tuning of the proportions can make the new car lower and wider, creating a more sporty atmosphere. At the same time, the drag coefficient of the new car has also been reduced from 0.29Cd to 0.27Cd in the current model, which also helps with energy consumption.

In terms of front face design, the new generation BMW X3 adopts a new family-style design language, with sharper double L-shaped headlights and a wider grille, making the vehicle look more domineering and dynamic. On the side of the car, semi-hidden door handles are designed to balance low wind resistance, low wind noise and reliability. At the rear, there are twin arrow feather taillights similar to the BMW X5, which has a stronger sense of luxury.

In terms of interior, the new car has also been fully upgraded, adopting more luxurious and technological design elements. As can be seen from the spy photos, the new BMW 5 Series's hyperboloid large screen has been finalized, and this set of interior has both a sense of technology and luxury, which perfectly makes up for the biggest shortcomings of the current model.

State-of-the-art technology for both performance and comfort

The all-new BMW X3 has also been fully upgraded in terms of platform technology and power. The new car is built on BMW's latest CLAR platform, which is characterized by its lightweight, stiffness and handling. It is worth mentioning that the all-new BMW iX3 will use the pure electric platform of the new generation concept car, which is worth looking forward to.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a variety of high-efficiency engines, including a variety of options such as gasoline and hybrid versions. The domestic model is expected to use the same 2.0T B48 high and low power engine as the new BMW 5 Series, matched with the ZF 8AT transmission, this combination is already the peak of the internal combustion engine. At the same time, the new car will also adopt a new suspension system, which adjusts the stiffness and support of the suspension, as well as the newly developed seamless connection damper, so that the new car has significantly improved the handling and comfort.

The all-electric version can compete with the NIO ES6

In the luxury mid-size SUV market, the all-new BMW X3 does not have a longer wheelbase, so it retains a more original handling texture, but in terms of space performance, it is obviously slightly inferior to the Audi Q5L and Mercedes-Benz GLC. At the same time, at present, the replacement of Audi Q5L is imminent, and the terminal discount is very large; Mercedes-Benz GLC has completed the replacement, and it is the year of the fight, whether the late-mover advantage of the new BMW X3 can be transformed into a sales advantage, we wait and see.

In the field of new energy, BMW's sales are far ahead of the BBA. The all-new BMW iX3, built on the Neue Klasse electric platform, will give it even greater advantages. In addition to continuing to lead the BBA, it is not inferior even to new energy models such as the NIO ES6, and if the current price system can be maintained, it will definitely bring new increments to BMW.

The unveiling of the new generation of BMW X3 has undoubtedly injected new vitality into the luxury mid-size SUV market. Its longer, wider and shorter body size, new exterior design, and advanced platform technology and power configuration all make the new car stand out in a highly competitive market. At the same time, the new car also shows strong competitiveness and attractiveness in the comparison of competing products. It is believed that after the launch in the future, the new generation BMW X3 series will become an important model in the luxury mid-size SUV market.

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