ALL NEW 2018 X3 REVEALED AHEAD OF ITS LAUNCH AT FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

The third incarnation of the popular BMW X3 has been leaked to the public ahead of its launch September launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The popular mid-size SUV is all new, measuring 4708mm long, 1891mm wide and 1676mm tall, the new-generation is 60mm longer, 10mm wider and 1mm taller than its predecessor. Meanwhile, the new car’s 2864mm wheelbase is a 54mm gain on the old version.

With more resemblance to its big sibling the X5, the new car has a more tapered roofline giving the new X3 an athletic and sleek side profile.

Up front is the latest style of the company’s double kidney grille, shaped with now more-oval headlight units with full-LED bulbs, along with a new LED daytime-running light signature. There’s also a new strip of LED fog-lights which replace the old car’s circular units.

Rear tail looks very similar to the new X1, though with a unique style tail light design, very 3-series.

Inside is where you will notice the big change. Now a more modern cabin welcomes passengers, with a big floating screen in the centre of an all-new dash.

The X3 also offers the suite of BMW Personal CoPilot semi-autonomous driver assistance systems, which includes active cruise control with stop & go function, steering and lane control assistant, and lane change assistant.

Rear passengers benefit from the option of three-zone climate control, while front passengers can also have active heated and ventilated front seats.

The wagon area has a healthy 550 litres of luggage capacity, extending to 1600L with the rear seats folded.

Would you choose this all new model over the Mercedes Benz GLC, Audi Q5, or the upcoming new Volvo XC60? So much choice in this mid-size lux SUV segment! Pricing available closer to launch date.

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