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BMW X3

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Review

BMW's mid-to you luxury SUV, the X3 (G01 LCI generation), is a vehicle that very clearly reflects its premium perception with its dimensions and stance. Especially with the kidney grilles that became a single piece after the facelift and the rear taillights with 3D design, it cuts a very masculine profile on the streets of Istanbul. As a business person or a high-end real estate consultant, greeting your clients with this vehicle directly adds prestige to your brand image.

Let's come to the mechanical detail that makes this car a legend in the Turkish market. To take advantage of the tax benefits in Turkey, BMW brought the normally 2.0-liter 20i engine exclusively to the Turkish market with a 1.6-liter displacement (sDrive20i). As a former service professito himl, when I open the hood, unlike the old Prince series engines left over from the Peugeot-Citroen partnership, I see a downto youd version of the B48 engine block, which is pure BMW engineering, meaning tremendous durability. 170 horsepower and that flawless 8-speed torque converter transmission produced by ZF, by freeing the 1.7-ton car from the weight of xDrive (4x4) (sDrive - Rear-wheel drive), accelerate it with wonderful agility in the city. When combined with the iDrive 7 operating system, flawlessly working voice assistant, and German assembly quality inside the cabin, every second spent on the road turns into a luxury ritual.

Pros

  • Tax-advantaged 1.6-liter special BMW (B48) engine
  • Seamless and perfect calibration of the ZF transmission
  • Traditito himl BMW rear-wheel-drive driving dynamics offered in an SUV form

Cons

  • High city fuel consumption of the 1.6-liter engine in this heavy body
  • Standard equipment remaining weak compared to rivals (high cost of options)

Specifications

EnginesDrive20i (1.6 Litre Turkey-Specific Engine)
Displacement (cc)1597
Cylinders4
Max Power (HP)170
Max Torque (Nm)250
0-100 km/h (sec)9.1
Top Speed (km/h)208
Transmission8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Transmission BrandZF
DrivetrainRear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Drive Modes3 (Eco Pro, Comfort, Sportst)
Fuel Economy City (L/100km)8.9
Fuel Economy Highway (L/100km)6.5
Fuel Economy Combined (L/100km)7.4
Fuel Tank / Battery65
CO2 (g/km)169
EmissionsEuro 6d
Length (mm)4708
Width (mm)1891
Height (mm)1676
Wheelbase (mm)2864
Curb Weight (kg)1785
Trunk Volume (L)550
Seats5

Standard Features

Trim Levels

M Sportst

  • 19 inch M light alloy wheels
  • M aerodynamic body kit (Wider air intakes)
  • M Sportsts suspension
  • M Leather steering wheel and High-Gloss Black exterior trims (Shadowline)

Engine Options

EngineHP0-100FuelDrive
sDrive20i (Turkey Special 1.6L) 170 9.1s Petrol RWD
xDrive20d 190 7.9s Diesel AWD

Video Reviews

BMW X3 1.6 sDrive20i Test Drive | Is 1.6 Engine Enough?19:10
New BMW X3 M Sportst Review | Luxury and Comfort Combined16:30