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| − | '''BMW X3 (E83). 2003–10 (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/A, 1995 cm³ petrol, 1995 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC), 2494, 4979, 2996 cm³ petrol, 2993 cm³ diesel (I6 DOHC).''' Meant to be the “little brother” of the [[BMW X5 (E53)|X5]], with the mechanicals of the [[BMW 3er-Reihe (E46)]]. Criticized at launch, X3 wound up being one of the better mid-sized crossovers when its car-based competitors appeared—its lack of off-road ability wasn’t as bad as its rivals’. Plasticky interior remained through most of the run, though there were improvements in other respects. | + | '''BMW X3 (E83). 2003–10 (prod. 614,824). 5-door SUV. F/A, 1995 cm³ petrol, 1995 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC), 2494, 4979, 2996 cm³ petrol, 2993 cm³ diesel (I6 DOHC).''' Meant to be the “little brother” of the [[BMW X5 (E53)|X5]], with the mechanicals of the [[BMW 3er-Reihe (E46)]]. Criticized at launch, X3 wound up being one of the better mid-sized crossovers when its car-based competitors appeared—its lack of off-road ability wasn’t as bad as its rivals’. Plasticky interior remained through most of the run, though there were improvements in other respects. Mid-term revisions in 2006. |
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BMW X3 (E83). 2003–10 (prod. 614,824). 5-door SUV. F/A, 1995 cm³ petrol, 1995 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC), 2494, 4979, 2996 cm³ petrol, 2993 cm³ diesel (I6 DOHC). Meant to be the “little brother” of the X5, with the mechanicals of the BMW 3er-Reihe (E46). Criticized at launch, X3 wound up being one of the better mid-sized crossovers when its car-based competitors appeared—its lack of off-road ability wasn’t as bad as its rivals’. Plasticky interior remained through most of the run, though there were improvements in other respects. Mid-term revisions in 2006.
Manufacturing locations: Graz, Austria; Rayong, Thailand; Kaliningrad, Russia
Marque: BMW | Model: BMW X3 | Successor: BMW X3 (F25)
