Breaking: Automotive Media drive the new 2011 BMW X3

Very unexpected and unusual of BMW to allow automotive journalists to test drive a car prior to its unveiling, but selected journalists in Europe had the opportunity to spend some time behind the wheel of a camouflaged 2011 BMW X3.
And here are some new things that we have learned. The new F25 BMW X3 will come only in an all-wheel-drive flavor. Initially, the 2011 X3 will be offered with an 184 horsepower diesel engine and the 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine with 306 horsepower.
The new X3 has a striking resemblance to its big brother, the X5 SAV, and the similarities are even more noticeable inside the cabin. Unfortunately, the interior design was covered with the usual camouflage, and no dashboard photos were allowed.

With the new F25 platform, the 2011 BMW X3 uses many components from both the 3 Series and 5 Series. The compact SAV grew in size 8 centimeters long, 3 cm wide and 1.2 cm in height. The wheelbase was also extended by 9 cm.