
BMW X3
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
| Engine | sDrive20i (1.6 Litre Turkey-Specific Engine) |
| Displacement (cc) | 1597 |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Max Power (HP) | 170 |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 250 |
| 0-100 km/h (sec) | 9.1 |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 208 |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic |
| Transmission Brand | ZF |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Drive Modes | 3 (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 / Battery | 65 |
| CO2 (g/km) | 169 |
| Emissions | Euro 6d |
| Length (mm) | 4708 |
| Width (mm) | 1891 |
| Height (mm) | 1676 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2864 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1785 |
| Trunk Volume (L) | 550 |
| Seats | 5 |
Standard Features
- 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professito himl (Digital Cluster and Multimedia)
- 3-zone automatic climate control
- Power tailgate
- Reversing Assistant (Memorizes the last 50 meters)
- Panoramic sunroof
Trim Levels
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- 19 inch Y-spoke alloy wheels
- Aluminum matte exterior trims and body protection details
- Sensatec perforated artificial leather upholstery
- Sportsts leather steering wheel
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
| Engine | HP | 0-100 | Fuel | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive20i (Turkey Special 1.6L) | 170 | 9.1s | Petrol | RWD |
| xDrive20d | 190 | 7.9s | Diesel | AWD |