The 2016 BMW X3 is the perfect choice for those drivers who are looking for a luxury crossover SUV that offers sleek style, impressive performance, and top safety scores. Here at your BMW dealers near Evanston, Fields BMW Northfield, our team loves this engaging and fun crossover SUV and we know that Chicagoland drivers will too! Keep reading to find out more!
Are there multiple
trim levels?
Yes! The four-door five-passenger CUV is offered in four
trim levels that correspond to powertrain and whether a vehicle has all-wheel
drive: sDrive28i, xDrive28i, xDrive28d, and xDrive35i.
What comes under the
hood?
The 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i and xDrive28i are powered by a
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 240 horsepower and 260
pound-foot of torque. The sDrive indicates rear-wheel drive while xDrive means
the BMW brand’s all-wheel drive system. Both models come paired to an
eight-speed automatic transmission. The xDrive28d features a 2.0-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 180 horsepower and 280
pound-foot of torque, while the xDrive35i comes powered by a 3.0-liter
turbocharged inline-6 engine that produces 300 horsepower and 300 pound-foot of
torque.
How are its crash
test scores?
Fantastic! In testing by the Institute for Highway Safety,
it earned the top score of Good in its moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side
impact, rear crash performance, and roof strength tests. With its perfect
5-Star Overall rating, it also earned top ratings from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. Available safety features include the BMW Assist
emergency communications system with automatic crash notification and on-demand
roadside assistance; BMW Remote Services system with remote door unlocking, GPS
vehicle location, and more.
The 2016 BMW X3 features sensible and comfortable ergonomics and restrained style that combine to create a classy and practical crossover SUV. Drivers also appreciate the BMW iDrive electronics interface that allows drivers to stay connected and engaged with the world around them. To learn more, head on down to Fields BMW Northfield to speak to a member of our team and take a closer look today!