BMW X3 xDrive35i 2012

The outgoing BMW X3 had a rather long shelf life that started in 2003 and went on all the way till 2010. That's a rather long time for any single platform to remain on sale. The current version was introduced in 2010 and received minor upgrades for 2012. It follows the original design brief and is not a big departure from the introductory model in terms of appearance. It has redesigned headlights and a larger kidney grille with the fog lamps placed right below the headlights. However, the rear looks nothing like the older version with its completely new taillights and fender. The C pillar is now more angular than
before and the rear windscreen also appears to have shrunk in size.
The beige and faux-wood interior with leather seats feel upmarket with fit and finish being of the highest order. The interior of any BMW feels like it will last a lifetime and the X3 is no different. Every switch, dial and knob you touch has a quality feel to it with little or no room left to complain. BMW has long list of optional extras that include a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a panoramic sunroof, electronic seats with memory functions, heads up display and BMW assist to name a few.
The 2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i is also one of the safest cars in it’s segment. With a five star Euro NCAP safety rating, the X3 has the potential to take on the perceived safety of full sized SUVs that is prevalent with buyers in this market. It comes with six airbags as standard on all variants along with ABS, traction control, cornering brake control, rain brake support, fading compensation and hill-start assist.

 pecifications

Price
xDrive28i: AED 246,000
xDrive35i: AED 275,000
Engine: 3-litre inline-6 twin turbo with VALVETRONIC
Max. power: 305bhp @ 5800rpm
Max torque: 400Nm @ 1200-5000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic with paddle shifts

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