Differences between the First and Second Generation BMW X3

The first generation was launched in 2004 and has sold over 614,824 units worldwide. He is at once an SUV BMW's most lots sold. The second generation began production on 20 November 2010.

Gasoline and diesel

For the generation-2, BMW offers two versions of the machine, namely a 3.0 liter gasoline twin-turbocharger equipped with direct injection technology. This type is called the xDrive35i and is the most luxurious version of a selling price of about USD 900 million (off the road).

Meanwhile, the diesel version is named xDrive20d. This version 4-cylinder engine with common rail technology, turbocharger, piezoelectric injectors and is offered in two variants, namely the Executive and Business.

It uses motion SUV AWD system (All-Wheel Drive) full-time with dynamic traction control. That is, either on a smooth road and off-road, four wheel operated directly by transmission. The typical transmission step tronic BMW X3 uses.

The latest version uses a comparison of 8-gear acceleration. The operation simply by pushing the lever shifter to the front and back! Shifter model similar to that used in other BMW models, Series 5 and Series-7.

Other standard equipment is cornering brake control (CBC), dynamic brake control (DBC), rain brake support, fading compensation, Hill-start assistant, hill descent control (HDC), and electric hand brake plus monitor the distance to the object in front and rear car when parking.

In addition to making this SUV a secure and comfortable when accelerated, these features also make the security level is guaranteed. In addition, these features are also very easy working drivers, including in difficult circumstances. For example, when stopped on the hill (with the use of HDC).

Exterior

At first glance, somewhat difficult to distinguish the X3 and the Gen-1 Gen-2 this. The reason, BMW does not make a revolutionary design change and remain with the transition. In fact, the exterior changes thoroughly. Changes to the front there is the grille, bumpers, headlights, side fender front, and hood.

At the rear, there are differences on the glass door, a combination lamp design, the rear door, bumper, and exhaust tip. Especially on the gasoline engine, the second generation there are two exhaust tip. The combination lamp design (rear) All-New X3 is the same as that used in other recent BMW models, the layered design (clearly visible when the light is on).

From the side, the differences seen in the design of the wheel (wheel) and a line along the side of the vehicle. In the latest version, the side-line starting from the front sepakbor and forwarded to the front door so as to form a straight line with the center of the door handle, door, and taillights. In the first generation, the side-line of this body is above the door handle. Door handle design is also more stylish and exclusive.

The bottom is also made to give the impression of bending the sporty. Small lamp next to the body is also changing the design. The rather striking change is in the glass pillar C. For the X3 version of gasoline, given the trim around the side glass encrusted chrome.

Three Models Maseratti in the Indian Market

Quarttoporte

Maseratti will sell - at least - three models in India in July-August and make a new manufacturer of premium cars first into the land of Bollywood. Principal Italian car attracted to India due to completing the demand for luxury vehicles is pretty good.

Just like the Ferrari, Maseratti is also looking for local partners to build a marketing network. Not clear if India took Shreyans Group currently markets its products Ferrari. And two brands of Italian-controlled industrial group Fiat will be competing at Volkswagen AG and Bugatti, Lamborghini and Nissan (GT-R).

Grand Turismo

The high interest in premium cars in India due to rapid expansion in the economy, so many "delivery" and millionaire and billionaire. No wonder, such as Daimler AG, BMW AG, Audi AG, Bentley and Jaguar luxury car market brave.

GranCabrio

For information, Daimler last year managed to sell 5819 units, up 80 percent from a year earlier. BMW also follow on fertile market premium class enjoy a successful sell 6246 units (up 73 percent).

For starters, Maseratti started wares in Mumbai (this year) and added another one next year in New Delhi. "We plan to present in seven major cities in India in 2015. There were three models that Quarttoporte Maseratti, Gran Turismo and GranCabrio.

Tragic, BMW Cleft Two

FLORIDA - A two-door BMW M3 sedan split into two parts in a single accident in the area of ​​South Shore Boulevard, Wellington, Florida, USA. Events that occurred on Tuesday morning (01/25/2011) local time was immediately claimed the lives of the driver, Daniel Portela (29).

"Portela wearing a safety belt. Unfortunately, he can not control the car at the corner because of drunk driving in conditions,"explained Sergeant John Churchill of Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Wellington.

Viewing conditions at the scene, another conclusion is controlled cars crossed the line. In high-speed, BMW-coded "E" is flying past slips until finally crashing into a tree and split. Until the first tree, Porleta still stuck on the bench. But a collision with a second tree threw her out.

There is no information whether there is resetting of computerization in the BMW M3. Speed ​​limit for the type of BMW M3 E90, E92, and E93 itself is 259 km per hour.

If you see the state of the car, then obviously this speed should be applied at the race track only. Ironically, Portela some time previously had to ask that. "Hi, I'm new at this forum. Anyone know a good track for me to try with this car?" Thus if the question that he wrote on a forum BMW car while showing off a photo before it is completely destroyed as it is now. However, according to Jalopnik, the question had not responded to other forum members. Too bad.