New BMW X3 is voted “Off-Roader of the Year 2011”
Simply weeks afterward its market launch information technology has already been hailed "Off-Roader of the Year". The new BMW X3 has made an instant and lasting impression on fans of all-wheel-drive vehicles: readers of Deutschland'south Off Route magazine voted it their favourite in the "SUV" category. This award sees the new BMW X3 following in the tyre tracks of its predecessor model, which was voted "Off-Roader of the Year" twice in succession – in 2006 and 2007.
The latest Off Route reader poll besides conferred outstanding rankings on ii other BMW X models: the BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé was runner-up in the "Crossover" category while the new BMW X5 came third among the "Luxury Off-Roaders".
This triple success for the family of BMW Ten models is further proof of just how bonny and popular a vehicle concept information technology is. Its triumphal career began in 1999 with the unveiling of the first-generation BMW X5, with which BMW chosen into being the Sports Activity Vehicle segment.
This was presently followed past both the start BMW X3 and the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-bulldoze system. Its electronically controlled drive distribution not only made for surefooted traction and maximum stability on glace surfaces, simply superior dynamics on the road as well, creating a unique rendition of hallmark BMW driving pleasance. With the BMW X6 and the BMW X1, this concept found its style into farther vehicle segments. Both models remain unrivalled in the competitive field of premium automobiles.
By contrast, the new BMW X3 joins a segment that is already inhabited by other premium carmakers every bit well. Thanks to its systematically honed qualities, however, the BMW X3 once again sets benchmarks within that category – a fact reflected in its being voted "Off-Roader of the Yr". The engines available for this Sports Activity Vehicle deliver superior performance and, thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics, exemplarily low fuel consumption and emission figures as well. In spring 2011 the engine portfolio comprises two petrol and two diesel engines with output ranging from 135 kW/184 hp to 225 kW/306 hp. Depending on the choice of engine, the new BMW X3 features an viii-speed automatic manual either as standard or every bit an selection. All-new suspension engineering brings with information technology a palpable improvement in agility and ride comfort compared with the predecessor model.
With luggage chapters that can be extended from 550 to ane, 600 litres and a folding, 40 : 20 : forty-split rear seat backrest the new BMW X3 boasts the greatest available space and flexibility in its segment. It besides comes with a choice of innovative equipment features, driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive that is unique among the competition. As an example, the new BMW X3 is the merely model in its class that has the option of a Head-Upwards Brandish and allows for in-motorcar internet use.
The vote for "Off-Roader of the Year" ranks among the about of import and traditional reader polls in Germany. Going back equally far as 1982, readers of Off Road magazine have been invited annually to choose their favourite all-bicycle-drive vehicles on the German car market. This yr the option was made from a line-upwards of 101 models in eight categories.
[Source: BMW ]
Source: https://www.bmwblog.com/2011/02/11/new-bmw-x3-is-voted-%e2%80%9coff-roader-of-the-year-2011%e2%80%9d/
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