Sportier, more modern, more digital. BMW has given its successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) BMW X3 a comprehensive refresh.
At first glance, a redesigned front end and a revised rear section lend even clearer emphasis to the robust off-road look and sporty appearance of the third generation of the successful BMW X3. As a result of design changes to the front and rear and an emphasis on classic X-elements, the new BMW X3 has a more modern look with a more powerful presence The BMW kidney grille and headlights have been redesigned along with the front apron and rear bumper, while new graphics have been applied to the rear lights.
With BMW Live Cockpit Plus as standard and intelligent networking including innovative digital services based on BMW Operating System 7, the BMW X3 now offers particularly close interaction between driver and vehicle. BMW Live Cockpit Plus includes the iDrive operating system with a Control Display which is now at least 10.25 inches in size and a Touch Controller, as well as an instrument cluster in Black Panel, look with a 5.1-inch colour display at the centre. As an optional extra, BMW Live Cockpit Professional offers a fully digital display network: the high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and the Control Display each have a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches.
The new BMW X3 offers numerous modern driver assistance systems that enhance comfort and safety. The process camera images and data collected by ultrasonic and radar sensors. Standard systems include cruise control with braking function and front collision warning with braking function for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. The next level is offered by the optional Driving Assistant Professional. This includes Active Cruise Control with improved functionality in the city, junction warning with additional city brake function, emergency lane assistant and improved steering/lane guidance assistant.
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is also constantly gaining additional capabilities in the BMW X3, creating an even more intensive bond between driver and vehicle. With the digital companion activated by voice control (e.g. “Hey BMW”) or at the touch of a button, naturally spoken instructions can now be used to regulate the air conditioning, open and close the windows or change the driving experience switch modes, for instance. With the integration of Amazon Alexa Car, the BMW X3 also have access to more than 100,000 Amazon Skills.
