Our photo comparison saga is back and the moment we have all been waiting for has come up. How volition the new BMW X3, the second generation premium compact SAV, stack upwardly against the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK, 2 of the leaders in this premium segment?

In its 2nd iteration, the 2011 BMW X3 has been redesigned from the ground up. The F25 X3 went through an extensive exterior redesign, aligning the new X3 with the recent designs seen in some of the BMW models. While maintaining the "boxy" wait, the 2011 X3 is a half-inch taller, 3.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider than the current model.

The blueprint features flared wheel arches and more ambitious blueprint cues. The dynamic side creases around the fenders turn the new X3 into a distinctive model. At the front-end, the corona-ring running lights flanking the twin-kidney grille, and underlined past a fairly sporty bumper, complete the unique look of this X3.

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The interior syncs upwards with the recent pattern approach transposed in the new BMW models. The driver-oriented dashboard connects the driver to its car and the latest iDrive with the viii.8-inch LCD, create a cozy environment.

Since the performance of the new BMW X3 has yet to be officially determined, nosotros will resume for now at a photo comparison between the previously mentioned contenders. As e'er, we have captured the vehicles from different angles, including interior snapshots of these luxury sports activeness vehicles.

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