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2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d on sale in Australia

By Tim Beissmann |

The 2011 BMW X3 xDrive30d has now arrived in local showrooms, completing the 2011 BMW X3 range that was launched in Australia in March.

The BMW X3 xDrive30d model sits at the top of the local range above the X3 xDrive20d and the X3 xDrive28i. It is powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine with 190kW of power and 560Nm of torque, representing a 30kW/60Nm increase over the previous model.

Fuel consumption and emissions have fallen by more than 22 per cent, with combined cycle figures down from 7.7 litres/100km to 6.0 litres/100km, and CO2 from 206g/km to 159g/km.

The savings are the result of a range of BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, including brake energy regeneration, automatic start/stop, electric power steering and other engine revisions.

Additional features over the X3 xDrive20d include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic tailgate, leather upholstery, electric seat adjustment and the X-Line package, which adds aluminium and titanium-look exterior highlights.

New features over the previous-generation X3 diesel include the eight-speed automatic transmission, rear-view camera, USB connectivity, 6.5-inch colour screen and 40/20/40 split-fold rear seats.

2011 BMW X3 manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and dealer charges):

  • xDrive20d – $62,200
  • xDrive28i – $71,900
  • xDrive30d – $74,900

 

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  • pinkie ponk

    AUS$55000 on road in the uk, here about ?$82, thats actually not too bad, only a 50% mark up, pretty good for BMW

    • Michael

      Looking at UK prices on the road:

      X3 30D SE – £37,250
      330D SE – £32,550

      In bend over land:

      X3 30D – $84,661.86
      330D – $99,564.16 (probably should be priced around 80k based off UK pricing)

  • whatthe..

    Looked at one about a month ago – the on road price of $93000 (std except for sunroof) at Doncater made me run away,

  • Nick Car

    According to the BMW web site the performance of the X30d is 6.2 sec to 100 km/hr. Faster than a Golf GTI and Renault RS 250. The 3.0 litre X3 is an exceptional vehicle. Achieving ADR combined of 6.0 litres/100km for 190kW and 560Nm (more torque then my VE SS-V) is a remarkable achievement. For Victoria, the X3 driveaway cost is; xDrive20d is $70,672, xDrive30d is $85,245. Just of interest, it’s dimensions is similar to Audi’s Q5, and the country of origin is USA.

  • David

    This represents far superior value to a BMW 330d.

  • Monk

    …and I read in a previous article that the 6.0L/100km figure means no LCT – about $8,000 saving right off the bat assuming an asking price of $82,000.

    A powerful argument to have a look at this instead of the Q5 – which also had an options list the length of your arm.

    • Monk

      … and almost $6,000 on the price listed above.

      • TonyB

        Monk, the LCT concession on fuel consumption only shifts the starting point for the LCT from around $57,000 to $75,000. Above the $75,000, you’re still paying the 33% LCT. Net saving is about $4,400, not $8,000.

        • Monk

          Well there you go – that’s my new thing learned today. Thanks TonyB

  • Mike

    I was looking at one of these but BMW wouldn’t do a good deal on one…I ended up getting a 2011 BMW X5 with full sports pack..inavations pack sunroof 20inch wheels plus more…RRP on road over 130K….i walked out the door with it for 106K which was cheapper than a 3.0 Ltr X3