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BMW Launches The New X3 Globally – Specifications,Features & Price

Posted: 17 Jul 2010 02:30 AM PDT

Global manufacturers are all busy launching new models all over the world for being in the race and BMW has followed the trend by launching the all new BMW X3 which is basically a stripped down version of its massive BMW X5 and yet carries the potential to deliver power along with luxury.

The car is the brand's first compact SUV and its first generation was a huge success with sales figures of more than 6,00,000 units worldwide and looking upto it Audi also developed the Audi Q5,which is quite known worldwide and to the Indian automobile industry as well.

The new X3 will be launched during the first quarter of the year 2011 which is the same phase when the company will start the local assembly of BMW X1. The car will soon the market and probably give the Q5 a run for its money. The car's technical specifications are not available yet but we assume it to be near to previous model whose details are given below.

General Specifications Of BMW X3

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

	dohc I6
Size, liters/cu. in.	3.0/182
Horsepower @ rpm.	260 @ 6600
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	225 @ 2750
Availability	Standard
EPA City / highway mpg
6-speed manual	16/23
6-speed automatic	17/24

FUEL DATA

EPA Fuel Economy Est – City	16 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy	23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	17.7 gal

DRIVETRAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS

Front Headroom	39.3 in
Front Hiproom	N/A in
Front Legroom	40.2 in
Front Shoulderroom	55.6 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Second Headroom	39.4 in
Second Hiproom	N/A in
Second Legroom	35.8 in
Second Shoulderroom	55.0 in

EXTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS

Curb Weight	4012 lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Height, Overall	65.9 in
Length, Overall	179.9 in
Min Ground Clearance	8.0 in
Tread Width, Front	60.0 in
Tread Width, Rear	60.7 in
Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb	38.4 ft
Turning Diameter – Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Wheelbase	110.1 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	73.0 in

WHEELS

Front Wheel Material	Alloy
Rear Wheel Material	Alloy

TIRES

Front Tire Size	P235/55HR17
Rear Tire Size	P235/55HR17

SAFETY

Driver Air Bag

Passenger Air Bag

Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch

Side Head Air Bag

Rear Head Air Bag

Auto-On Headlights

Traction Control

Auto-Off Headlights

Electronic Stability Control

Brake Assist

Battery safety terminal

Interlocking door anchoring system

Crash sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors)

Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems

Front safety belts w/pretensioners & force limiters

All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)

LATCH for child-restraint safety seat installation

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Auto Climate Control Air Conditioning

Front Air Conditioning

Cruise Control

Keyless Entry

Power Locks

Mirrors w/ Memory

Heated Mirrors

Power Driver Mirror

Power Passenger Mirror

Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Front Reading Lamps

Rear Reading Lamps

Vinyl Seats

Seat Memory

Power Driver Seat

Power Passenger Seat

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Price Of BMW X3

Since the car is supposed to compete with the Q5 then we expect it to come under a price tag between Rs. 35 Lakh to Rs. 45 Lakh.

Reva NXG & NXR To Be Launched By 2011 End

Posted: 16 Jul 2010 09:13 PM PDT

Reva was India's first very own electric car which changed people's opinion towards electrically powered cars and strongly believed in this concept which is greener and cheaper. Initially the company which was named as Maini Reva did not do well in the market and buyers were not even considering it(except for a handful who understood the importance of this technology)

Later this Bangalore based car company almost vanished from the Indian market owing to the disappointing sales figures. Company's hardwork was not paid off until Mahindra & Mahindra took interest in buying 20% stakes of this not so popular brand.

The new avatars of Revas,known as Reva NXG and Reva NXR were recently showcased at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and surprisingly the new models were highly appreciated for their beautifully carved bodies and new age technology. At the 2010 Auto Expo the company again presented its two concept models aimed at making customers more inclined towards their products.

Pawan Goenka, Chairman, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicle Co, said,"A lot of work is going on at the moment and the launch of the new Reva NXR and NXG should be by Q4 of 2011,"

The cars will be introduced in the Indian automobile market before the final quarter of 2011 and will certainly be exported to other countries across the globe for better sales and more significantly better exposure for the company. For the timing the cars are being tested carefully ensuring the best from the brand.

We hope that the era that the Reva Electric Car Company started back in 1994 is carried over by the Mahindra and we expect the latter to bring in some innovations making the products appeal more.

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