BMW X3 A Dream To Drive
By Aemy Aziena

Bandar Seri Begawan - The new BMW X3 is set to turn heads in Brunei Darussalam.

After taking a sneak peek at the SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) at OAF Centre yesterday, it looks' certain that the new X3 will be a dream to drive.

According to Sales Manager Clement Chong, the new SAV is sometimes referred to as the "Baby X5" as it costs less than its predecessor.

He said that sales of the new X3 have been good in other countries such as Singapore.

Some of its more striking features are the "six-eye face" characterised by the new dual circular headlights, the BMW kidney grille, new rear light clusters and the horizontal lines stretching our from the tailgate to the front bumper.

Aside from standard safety features such as airbags, the body shell of the new BMW X3 ensures appropriate diversion and absorption of impact from the front and side, leaving the passenger cell largely undamaged even in severe collisions.

Other safety features include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Dynamic Traction Control; Regular Dry Braking, Dynamic Brake Control and Set Off Assistant.

The new X3, which is powered by BMW's new generation of straight six-cylinder petrol engines displacing 2.5 litres, has a maximum output of 160kW/218hp (+19kW/26 hp).

With the new engine, the new X3 saves fuel withäut compromising performance, said Sales Consultant Silvester Yong.

The SAV, which measures 4,569mm in length, 1,853rnm in width and 1,674mm in height, has a maximum loading capacity of 1,560 litres.

The new BMW X3 will he launched in October. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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