Its been in the news for quite a long time about BMW’s plans of introducing the BMW X3 in the Indian automobile market and the time has come as during May & June this year the car will hit the market indeed. We are surprised to see BMW proceeding at such a high pace as it launched BMW 320d Performance Edition a couple of days back, then announced of the BMW 6 Series launch and now the X3.
The next addition BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle is supposed to bring a significant change in the company’s portfolio and sales figures since reports say that the car will be imported as CKD unit and not as CBU unit thereby reducing the overall cost per product. This strategy certainly will help the brand price it competitive enough in the market and expectedly attain a better growth.
From June 2011 the company will start assembling the car inspite of the current ambiguous stand held by the Indian government which is supposed to be defined in the 2011 Union Budget.
This new planned approach clearly shows the hunger of BMW India for more and more sales and with chances of success, Audi and Mercedes-Benz will have to now think over their strategies and take some aggressive steps.
BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle Specifications In India
- Base engine size – 3.0 liter
- Base engine type – l-6
- Horsepower – 240 BHP
- Horsepower rpm – 6600
- Torque – 221 lb-ft
- Torque rpm – 2750
- Payload – 904 lbs
- Drive type – all wheel drive
- Turning radius – 19.5”
Dimensions( In Inches)
- Length – 183
- Body width – 74.1
- Body height – 65.4
- Wheelbase – 110.6
- Ground clearance – 8.3
- Curb – 4112 lbs
- Gross weight – 5137
BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle Features In India
- Airbag – 6
- Parking Sensors
- Fog Lamp
- Traction Control
- EBD
- ABS
- Body Color Bumpers
- Tachometer
- Alloys
- Trip Meter – 2
- A/C with Dual Zone Climate Control
- Power Windows
- Remote Central Locking
- Remote Boot
- Remote Fuel Filler
- Rear Wiper
- Rear Defogger
- Rear Armrest with Cup Holder
- Electric Driver Seat Adjustment
- Dash Integrated Music System
- Leather Seats
- Electric Door Mirrors on both sides
- Tinted Glass
- Rear A/C Vent
- Folding Rear Seats
- Sun Roof
- Controls on Steering
- Auto Viper
- Auto Headlamp
BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle Price In India
Considering the base model the car is supposed to be priced below Rs 40 Lakh and above for higher models.
