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BMW X3 and X4, debut at the Chengdu Motor Show and IAA Munich

2021-07-29T06:11:45.569Z


After being announced last June, the new editions of BMW X3 and X4 are preparing for a double public debut: from 27 August they will be at the center of the stand at the Chengdu Motor Show in China while the European premiere will take place during the IAA Mo. .. (ANSA)


After being announced last June, the new editions of BMW X3 and X4 are preparing for a double debut in public: from 27 August they will be at the center of the stand at the Chengdu Motor Show in China while the European premiere will take place during the IAA Mobility in China. Munich on 7 September.

Production will begin at the US plant in Spartanburg next August.


    Both cars are characterized by a more modern look, thanks to the updated design of the kidney grille, the headlights, the front apron and the rear bumper, the two BMWs highlight elements of the previous X Line - such as the underbody protection and the specific side skirts - which are now standard. Compared to the X3, BMW X4 offers adaptive LED headlights with Matrix function as standard, while Laser Light ones are available as an option. Standard equipment includes sport seats with Sensatec finishes and three-zone automatic climate control. Also standard are the BMW Live Cockpit Plus with 10.25-inch display, the BMW Maps navigator and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Alongside the X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid that was launched in late 2019,for all 4 and 6-cylinder petrol engines, the 48 Volt mild-hybrid technology makes its debut in X3 and X4 to increase efficiency and dynamism and lower emissions. The energy obtained through the recovery and stored in the 48 Volt battery can also be used for an electric boost of 8 kW / 11 Hp in addition to powering the 12 Volt on-board network.


    In Italy, seven powertrain options will be available, with a price list starting at 55,200 euros, covering a power range from 184 to 360 hp. The range of diesel models for our market includes the 150 Hp sDrive 18d engines (only for the sav X3), 190 Hp xDrive 20d, 286 Hp xDrive 30d and 249 Hp xDrive 30d (therefore not subject to super tax), to which is added the sporty 356 hp xDrive M40d. The petrol engines are the 184 Hp xDrive 20i, the 245 Hp xDrive 30i and the high-performance 360 ​​Hp xDrive M40i. Again only for the sav X3 is planned - as for the previous generation - the plug-in hybrid variant X3 xDrive30e which uses a 4-cylinder petrol engine combined with an electric unit for a total system power of 292 Hp, which can be temporarily increased by others 41 Cv.The high-voltage lithium-ion battery allows an electric range of up to 50 kilometers. The price list starts at 65,700 euros.


Source: ansa

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