On June 19th, the new BMW X3 made its global debut.
As one of the most successful models of the BMW X family, the BMW X3 made its global debut 21 years ago, creating a luxury medium sport utility vehicle (SAV) segment.
Today, the fourth-generation BMW X3 is fully upgraded, with more space, sports and luxury than its predecessors, and will become a reliable companion for everyone in the world who has a pioneering spirit and enjoys family life.
The first generation BMW X3 made its debut at the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show and became the first BMW X model to apply BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system.
Since its inception, with its unique driving interest and excellent and reliable quality, BMW X3 has won the trust of more than 3.
5 million users around the world and has always occupied the dominant position in the same segment over the past two decades.
China is the world’s largest single market for the BMW X3, accounting for 43 per cent of global sales of fuel and pure electric versions of the third-generation X3.
The BMW X3 remains the best-selling BMW off-road vehicle in China, with a total of 156000 fuel and all-electric models sold in China last year, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of BMW’s X family’s total sales in China. Mr. Hoytonke, senior vice president of BMW Group Design, said: “BMW is an innovator and leader in technology and design.
Design is the representative of the spirit of innovation, this kind of innovation is not wild, but the integration of BMW’s century-old car-building philosophy and different times, and the integration of modern design and historical inheritance.
In the future, BMW’s design will become “more real, more modern and more concise” in the heritage.
‘less is more’, with as few lines as possible to shape personality, let people remember, bring the brilliant classic design of the past 100 years to the next 100 years.
” In short, BMW continues to integrate the core values of the brand with the pioneering and enterprising spirit of innovation, while pursuing aesthetics, BMW brings pure driving fun unique to BMW.
Function first: excellent aerodynamic design, achieving ultra-low wind resistance coefficient, BMW driving fun around each subsystem of the vehicle, aerodynamics is the key.
Through a series of optimized aerodynamic designs, the wind resistance coefficient of the new overseas version of the BMW X3 is only 0.
27, leading in the same class.
The aerodynamic design on both sides of the new BMW X3 front bumper forms an air curtain around the wheel to reduce the effect of air turbulence around the wheel on aerodynamic efficiency.
The simple and clear lines and the broad and soft body surface not only make the appearance of the new car more modern art and sports charm, but also make the air flow through the body smoothly.
The optimized grille not only improves the cooling effect of the engine cabin, but also minimizes the air resistance in this area.
In addition, the new BMW X3 features hidden door handles, a smoother chassis, smooth roof lines, larger roof spoilers and air deflectors on both sides of the rear windshield, all contributing to its leading wind resistance factor.
With a larger size, stronger aura and more elegance in motion, the new BMW X3 not only inherits the classic designs such as X family square contours and large-size wheel arches, but also achieves a greater breakthrough in size and design.
Compared with previous models, the body length of the new overseas version of the BMW X3 increases by 34 mm to 4755 mm, and its width increases by 29 mm to 1920 mm.
With a wider front wheel distance of 16 mm and a wider rear wheel distance of 45 mm, it highlights the strength and sense of movement.
At the same time, the height and center of gravity of the new car have also been reduced, further strengthening its excellent dynamic driving performance.
The whole vehicle takes modern simple design as the core, creating a sense of the future that transcends the times.
This strong sense of the future is not only reflected in the appearance, but also goes deep into every detail, so that customers can not only enjoy the beauty of simplicity, but also feel the power of technology and innovation.
The new design makes the front face of the new car stronger and more confident.
Thanks to the longitudinal aesthetic design of BMW, the front of the car presents a more three-dimensional and heavy visual sense.
The iconic BMW “Angel Eye” headlights are very expressive.
The high-raised engine hatch also features a simple, broad surface design, with the engine hatch feature lines derived from the BMW M high-performance model converging forward to accurately point to the BMW brand logo.
As one of the classic design elements of the BMW model, the double kidney intake grille made its debut with the BMW 303 in 1933.
Throughout the history of the brand, although the shape is constantly changing, the double-kidney intake grille has always been inherited.
Today, the new BMW X3 uses a larger and more eye-catching split double-kidney grille, which not only gives car owners more personality and dare to break through, but also an expression of confidence in the long history of the brand.
The grille panel is filled with artistic vertical and diagonal lines to create an imaginative sense of geometric space and make the front of the car expressive.
The new car is equipped with BMW circular glowing grille, which makes the domineering front face more recognizable when lit at night.
Another classic design of BMW is the “Angel Eye” headlamp, which has become a link between BMW models of different times.
From the round headlights of BMW 3.
0 CS in the late 1960s to the annular aperture of BMW 5 series in the late 1990s, and then to the double diamond shape in 2020.
Now in the new BMW X3, BMW’s classic “Angel Eye” headlights have also been re-interpreted, double L-shaped daytime driving lights compared with the classic ring shape is more concise and sharp, full of a sense of the future, but also let the front coruscate a more modern and bright vitality.
The new BMW X3 inherits the classic body styling of the BMW X family: the stretched body is ready to go.
the square outline fills the new car with masculinity.
and the shape of the large wheel arch is slightly square, emphasizing the existence of the four wheels, highlighting the sense of movement and strength.
With a more concise and modern new design language, the whole vehicle looks like a solid whole, strong and powerful.
The broad, soft body surface integrates the new BMW X3.
Under the interaction of accurate lines and clear contours, the new car is like a finely cut gem, naturally emitting an elegant and charming light and shadow effect.
The door and wheel arch cover adopt the design of the same color as the car body, which once again emphasizes the fashionable and simple modern style.
The slender roof lines extend all the way to the rear, making the new BMW X3 very dynamic.
The window outline rises slightly in the back door area, converging to the Hoffmeister Corner, the iconic design of the BMW brand, like the hind legs of a cheetah in a semi-squatting state, bent backward in the shape of a bow and arrow, ready to build up strength.
The waistline of the body is raised upward at the back of the body to match the eye-catchingThe outward expansion of the trumpet-shaped rear wheel arch creates a more powerful movement feeling visually.
The tail of the new BMW X3 once again shows off a muscular athletic figure.
Thanks to the expanded horn-shaped wheel arch and wider wheel base, the wide rear shows the sports potential of a high-performance M model.
The use of horizontal lines also widens the visual effect of the rear of the car, successfully creating a majestic momentum.
The new 3D stereoscopic LED taillight is integrated with the rear light, which is in line with the BMW X5 taillight.
The double L-shaped light band is like an arrow feather, projecting a ready charm and forming a “X” modeling effect with a full sense of strength.
The new BMW X3 also features a hidden exhaust design, coupled with an M-style longitudinal rear reflector and diffuser for a sense of motion.
In the new BMW X3 cockpit, the flexible and spacious driving space and modern versatility complement each other, creating a modern, warm, high-quality luxury atmosphere.
The integrated floating curved screen, the new style of sports steering wheel and seat, and the redesigned central control panel are the latest interpretation of the BMW brand “driver-centered”.
The new BMW X3 features an integrated floating curved screen with a 12.
3-inch digital dashboard and a 14.
9-inch central control display.
The hidden air conditioning outlet near the center console and the door also gives the front row a sense of integrity and simplicity, please climb to another high-rise building.
The biggest highlight of the whole cockpit is the brand-new shape of the embracing interactive light belt.
Different from the straight style of BMW 5 series and BMW 7 series, the new BMW X3’s embracing interactive light band extends from the center console to both sides, and the V-shaped encircling light band on the door panel is like an open arm hugging the driver into the arms.
The encircling interactive optical band is also expanded downward for the first time, encircling part of the front row storage space, setting off the overall sense of the center console.
Against the backdrop of integral design language and dynamic atmosphere lighting, it creates a simple, suspended and technological cockpit atmosphere, which is the same as the well-known modern interior design style.
In addition, the new BMW X3 also offers bright crystal texture interior components for the first time, significantly improving the visual effect and touch.
In order to establish a better communication bridge between the driver and the vehicle and achieve the realm of “integration of human and vehicle”, the front row of the cockpit fully implements the design concept of “driver-centered”.
Not only the integrated floating curved screen tilts to the driver’s side at the best angle, other control buttons are also within reach because of the scientific position design.
The dashboard and door panel are covered with the same excellent material and are almost seamlessly designed to create a modern and harmonious atmosphere for drivers and passengers.
The innovative ring bright storage box is an open design, which not only has excellent “ergonomic” features, making it easy for customers to place and take items, but also reveals the luxurious quality of the storage box.
At the same time, the pattern design in the storage box echoes with the pattern design of the double kidney grille, creating a more geometric and imaginative visual art.
The new style steering wheel adopts a flat-bottomed design, and the function control buttons at 3 and 9 points can provide touch feedback to the driver, making it safe and easy for users to control the functions of the vehicle.
The standard steering wheel has a two-spoke design, while the M sports steering wheel has a three-spoke design, and the latter has a center mark at 12:00 to make it easier for drivers to get back in the right direction.
The new overseas version of the BMW X3 will be produced at the BMW Group’s Spartanburg plant in the United States, will be available in the United States and Europe at the end of 2024, and will be available worldwide in 2025.
As one of the most representative models of the BMW X family, the BMW X3 has always led the luxury medium-sized off-road vehicle market segment with outstanding luxury quality, unique driving fun and comprehensive versatility.
Today, the fourth-generation BMW X3 is more visually striking and versatile than ever before, and combines sports driving with ride comfort.
It is an all-round model that combines daily commuting, leisure activities and long-distance travel, bringing a more quality luxury travel experience to confident, reliable and responsible customers.
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