2012 BMW X3 Overview

2012 BMW X3 Review

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This sport-luxury crossover has a lot of competition, but the X3 fares especially well when it comes to horsepower and performance from its pair of inline 6-cylinder engines in either turbocharged or naturally aspirated form. BMW's EfficientDynamics technologies boost the X3's mileage to 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The X3's starting price is still well under $40,000.

AWD 4dr

35i

MSRP: $43,595

Y Spoke (Style 308) 18 x 8.0 light alloy wheels 245/50/18 run-flat all-season tires
Pwr tilt/slide 2-panel glass panorama roof -inc: pwr sunshade, trap release, wind deflector
Xenon adaptive headlights -inc: auto-leveling, luminous rings, cornering lights, adaptive light control
Adaptive Light Control with LED Adaptive Brakelights
Halogen free-form foglights
Privacy glass
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic Headlight Control
Door handles in matching body color

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD/MP3 audio system with 12 speakers, 205-watt digital amplifier, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, 3-channel FM diversity antenna system and auxiliary audio input adapter compatible with portable music players
HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception
Pre-wiring for satellite radio
iPod and USB adapter
Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped), phonebook downloading capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Drying, Brake Stand-by, Start-off Assistant and Brake Fade Compensation
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
Daytime Running Lights (via Vehicle Memory system)
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
LATCH for child-restraint safety-seat installation
Tire Pressure Monitor
Active Head Restraints in front seats
Head Protection System (HPS), front and rear

8-way power adjustable front seats with 2-way manual headrests, and driver-seat and mirror memory
Leatherette upholstery
Rear-seat backrests with 40/60 split
Front center console armrest
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone (if so equipped)
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
Dynamic Cruise Control
iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller and 8 programmable memory buttons
Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation; power rear windows with "one-touch" down
Vehicle Key Memory
Front & rear floor mats
Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking
Anti-theft alarm system
Coded Driveaway Protection
Automatic climate control with micro-filter and air recirculation
Rear-window defroster
Dual cupholders
Fineline siena wood trim
High-gloss black instrument panel
Ambiance light package with front exit lights, front/rear map-reading, footwell and visor-mirror lights

3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
8-speed steptronic automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes and Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
Electronic throttle control
xDrive all-wheel-drive system
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Gas-pressure shock absorbers
Servotronic vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Energy Regeneration
Chrome tailpipe finishers

ALPINE WHITE
PWR TAILGATE (Priority 1)
COMFORT ACCESS KEYLESS ENTRY (Priority 1)
TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC
REAR-VIEW CAMERA (N/A w/ZTP Technology Pkg) (REQ: 508 Park Distance Control)
SATIN ALUMINUM ROOF RAILS
CARGO NET
CARBON BLACK METALLIC (REQ: ZMP M Sport Pkg)
REAR-SEAT BACKRESTS W/40/20/40 SPLIT (Priority 1)
BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC
HEATED FRONT SEATS
BRUSHED ALUMINUM TRIM
FINELINE WAVE WOOD TRIM
FRONT/REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMS (REQ: ZPP Premium Pkg) (Priority 1)
ON-BOARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: online information services, BMW assist w/enhanced Bluetooth/USB, real-time traffic information
HEAD-UP DISPLAY (Priority 1)
SATELLITE RADIO W/1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
JET BLACK
BMW ASSIST -inc: 4-year subscription, auto collision notification, SOS button, enhanced roadside assistance, Bluetooth interface, USB
BMW APPS -inc: smartphone integration (REQ: 609 Navigation or ZTP Technology Pkg)
BLUE WATER METALLIC (Priority 1)
MINERAL SILVER METALLIC
SPACE GRAY METALLIC
DEEP SEA BLUE METALLIC
VERMILLION RED METALLIC (Priority 1)
SPARKLING BRONZE METALLIC (Priority 1)
TRAINING FEE
BEIGE, LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM
BLACK, LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM
SAND BEIGE, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
MOJAVE, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM (Priority 1)
OYSTER, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
CHESTNUT, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM (Priority 1)
BLACK, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
STANDARD PAINT
SPORT ACTIVITY PKG -inc: 19" x 8.5" light alloy double-spoke wheels (style 309), P245/45/19 all-season run-flat tires, sport automatic transmission, sport steering wheel w/paddle shifters, satin aluminum roof rails, X-line exterior trim pkg, sport seats, anthracite headliner
COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front seats, heated steering wheel, split fold-down rear seat
COLD WEATHER PKG II -inc: heated rear seats, retractable headlight washers (REQ: ZCW Cold Weather Pkg)
DYNAMIC HANDLING PKG -inc: dynamic damper control, performance control, variable sport seating
M SPORT PKG -inc: 19" x 8.5" M light alloy double-spoke wheels (style 369M), P245/45/19 all-season run-flat tires, sport automatic transmission, performance control, M sport pkg, high-gloss roof rails, sport seats, aerodynamic kit, shadowline exterior trim, anthracite headliner, M sports leather steering wheel w/paddle shifters, sport suspension delete (N/A w/ 668, A14, 896, or B06 Paint) (REQ: ZPP Premium Pkg)
PREMIUM PKG -inc: Nevada leather seat trim, universal garage door opener, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror, lumbar support, interior light pkg, storage pkg, pwr tailgate, comfort access keyless entry, rear manual side-window shades
PREMIUM SOUND PKG -inc: satellite radio w/1-year subscription, premium hi-fi system
TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: rear-view camera w/top view, front/rear park distance control, navigation system, online information services, BMW Assist w/enhanced Bluetooth & USB, real-time traffic information (REQ: ZPP Sport Activity Pkg)

Price $43,595 MSRP

Body Style suv

Engine Turbocharged Gas I6

Seating 5

Fuel Economy 19 MPG city
26 MPG highway

Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

AWD 4dr

28i

MSRP: $37,995

Star Spoke (Style 306) 17 x 8.0 light alloy wheels 245/55/17 run-flat all-season tires
Halogen free-form foglights
Privacy glass
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic Headlight Control
Door handles in matching body color

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD/MP3 audio system with 12 speakers, 205-watt digital amplifier, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, 3-channel FM diversity antenna system and auxiliary audio input adapter compatible with portable music players
HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception
Pre-wiring for satellite radio
iPod and USB adapter
Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped), phonebook downloading capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Drying, Brake Stand-by, Start-off Assistant and Brake Fade Compensation
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
Daytime Running Lights (via Vehicle Memory system)
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
LATCH for child-restraint safety-seat installation
Tire Pressure Monitor
Active Head Restraints in front seats
Head Protection System (HPS), front and rear

8-way power adjustable front seats with 2-way manual headrests, and driver-seat and mirror memory
Leatherette upholstery
Rear-seat backrests with 40/60 split
Front center console armrest
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone (if so equipped)
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
Dynamic Cruise Control
iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller and 8 programmable memory buttons
Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation; power rear windows with "one-touch" down
Vehicle Key Memory
Front & rear floor mats
Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking
Anti-theft alarm system
Coded Driveaway Protection
Automatic climate control with micro-filter and air recirculation
Rear-window defroster
Dual cupholders
Silver Matte trim
High-gloss black instrument panel
Ambiance light package with front exit lights, front/rear map-reading, footwell and visor-mirror lights

3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 240-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
8-speed steptronic automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes and Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
Electronic throttle control
xDrive all-wheel-drive system
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Gas-pressure shock absorbers
Servotronic vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Energy Regeneration

ALPINE WHITE
PWR TAILGATE (Priority 1)
COMFORT ACCESS KEYLESS ENTRY (Priority 1)
TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC
REAR-VIEW CAMERA (N/A w/ZTP Technology Pkg) (REQ: 508 Park Distance Control)
SATIN ALUMINUM ROOF RAILS
PWR TILT/SLIDE 2-PANEL GLASS PANORAMA ROOF -inc: pwr sunshade, trap release, wind deflector
CARGO NET
CARBON BLACK METALLIC (REQ: ZMP M Sport Pkg)
MANUAL REAR SIDE WINDOW SHADES (Priority 1)
REAR-SEAT BACKRESTS W/40/20/40 SPLIT (Priority 1)
BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC
HEATED FRONT SEATS
BRUSHED ALUMINUM TRIM (REQ: ZPP Premium Pkg)
FINELINE WAVE WOOD TRIM (REQ: ZPP Premium Pkg)
FINELINE SIENA WOOD TRIM (REQ: ZPP Premium Pkg)
FRONT/REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
XENON ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS -inc: auto-leveling, luminous rings, cornering lights, adaptive light control
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMS (REQ: ZPP Premium Pkg) (Priority 1)
ON-BOARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: online information services, BMW assist w/enhanced Bluetooth/USB, real-time traffic information
HEAD-UP DISPLAY (Priority 1)
SATELLITE RADIO W/1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
JET BLACK
BMW ASSIST -inc: 4-year subscription, auto collision notification, SOS button, enhanced roadside assistance, Bluetooth interface, USB
BMW APPS -inc: smartphone integration (REQ: 609 Navigation or ZTP Technology Pkg)
BLUE WATER METALLIC (Priority 1)
MINERAL SILVER METALLIC
SPACE GRAY METALLIC
DEEP SEA BLUE METALLIC
VERMILLION RED METALLIC (Priority 1)
SPARKLING BRONZE METALLIC (Priority 1)
TRAINING FEE
BEIGE, LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM
BLACK, LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM
SAND BEIGE, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
MOJAVE, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM (Priority 1)
OYSTER, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
CHESTNUT, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM (Priority 1)
BLACK, NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
STANDARD PAINT
SPORT ACTIVITY PKG -inc: sport leather steering wheel, 18" x 8" V-spoke alloy wheels (style 307) w/P245/50/18 all-season run-flat tires, satin aluminum roof rails, x-line exterior trim, sport seats, anthracite headliner
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: power tailgate, comfort access keyless entry, manual rear side-window shades, Xenon headlights, adaptive light control
COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front seats, heated steering wheel, split fold-down rear seat
COLD WEATHER PKG II -inc: heated rear seats, retractable headlight washers (REQ: ZCW Cold Weather Pkg)
DYNAMIC HANDLING PKG -inc: dynamic damper control, performance control, variable sport seating
M SPORT PKG -inc: 18" x 8" M light alloy star-spoke wheels (style 368M), P245/50/18 all-season run-flat tires, performance control, M sport pkg, high-gloss roof rails, sport seats, M steering wheel, aerodynamic kit, shadowline exterior trim, anthracite headliner, sport suspension delete (N/A w/ 668, A14, 896, or B06 Paint) (REQ: ZPP Premium Pkg)
PREMIUM PKG -inc: Nevada leather seat trim, universal garage door opener, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror, lumbar support, interior light pkg, storage pkg, panorama roof (REQ: 4DE Fineline Siena Wood Trim, 4AD Brushed Aluminum Trim, or 4CH Fineline Wave Wood Trim)
PREMIUM SOUND PKG -inc: satellite radio w/1-year subscription, premium hi-fi system
TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: rear-view camera w/top view, front/rear park distance control, navigation system, online information services, BMW Assist w/enhanced Bluetooth & USB, real-time traffic information (REQ: ZPP Sport Activity Pkg)