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2011 BMW X3 M Sport package revealed ahead of Paris show

By Brett Davis |

Early reports rumoured BMW could be looking at producing a BMW X3 M (similar to the X5 M philosophy), but before the company releases such a car it has unveiled details of the upcoming BMW X3 M Sport package.

This vehicle is your usual BMW X3 but it is garnished with all kinds of driver-focused gear from M Division. Things like a smaller, BMW Motorsport steering wheel, BMW Motorsport seating and interior with racy trimmings and plenty of ‘M’ logos.

M Division also fits a bespoke and much more aggressive body kit package including new single-piece front and rear bumper bars, puffed wheel arches which accommodate BMW M lightweight 19 inch alloy wheels, and side skirts. The car also sits with a more sturdy presence thanks to BMW Motorsport suspension.

It’s not quite a BMW X3 M but it’s almost there and it’s a sporty option that sets it apart from the rest of the range. Although it is obviously more road-oriented with this package most consumers will not be hindered by the reduced heavy off-road capabilities as the road-going performance will more than make up for it.

The new 2011 BMW X3 M Sport will be unveiled in the flesh at the Paris Motor Show in a couple of weeks and then go on sale in Europe in January 2011. BMW Australia has said the new 2011 BMW X3 range is scheduled to go on sale before June 2011, so expect an Australian release of the M Sport shortly after.


 

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  • Grammar Nazi

    Those rims look tiny.

  • Gav

    The wheel arches are massive, which doesn’t help. It isn’t sitting too far off the ground either.

  • BMWLover

    The X3 is so unnecessary – we have the X1 which looks heaps better and then, we have the X5, which is the ultimate 4wd available today

    • c3vzn

      Saw on X1 on the road in “crap” colour. I was blinded by its ugliness.

      • BMWLover

        Still, the X3 is a bit pointless after the intro of X1. X3 seems so unconvincing in every aspect.

  • Shane

    BMW have lost the plot

  • http://www.facebook.com/sammo.8191 Sam Moss

    I really don’t like the current-gen X3 at all, and whilst this X3 is undoubtedly an improvement in terms of exterior/interior design and quality, I don’t think BMW have done enough to make this a truly class-leading vehicle.

    Also, is it just me or does the side profile look a little bit like the Mitsubishi ASX? Maybe I’m just crazy..

    • Steven

      Side profile looks like a Subaru Forester to me.

  • Jimmy James

    The X3 has been made less attractive than the X5 on purpose so BMW dont lose X5 sales.

    Conspiracy theories…the truth is out there!

  • Moi

    Another dumbing down of the once proud M badge. The irony is that the antiapam word for this rant is BMWM3!

  • Hung Low

    Looks dated and still too much Bangle in there!

  • Flying High

    anything which uses the term ‘sporty’ when describing a vehicle, is an enema to a true enthusiast…

  • crouchy

    Those headlights are a terrible shape!

  • biker

    Every family has an ugly duckling/middle sister that gets no attention.
    For BMW, this is it.

    • Shak

      Some families have more than one. Some families are completely ugly. I dont think BMW have made a good looking car since the intro of the M3, and even that wasnt beautiful in every regard.

  • X3 FAN

    The 2011 X3 is the perfect size which fits between the large X5 and smaller X1. It has the looks of an X5 sized down. Perfect for getting in and out of the drivers seat at the right height with less strain on your back. I can not fault it! I will be lineing up for one. The X5 is to big for parking at shopping centres and the X1 does not cater for a comfortable ride sitting 3 in the back.

  • Paul M

    Drive one & you will all change your mind. setting down from an early X5 which I loved to an X3 which really impressed me way better than my outgoing X5 & similar size inside. Its a win win for me.. Plus it looks way better in the flesh. The handling & power got me & yes I am getting the M Sport version. Big difference from the non M sport version. Drive them before making non educated claims.

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