BMW consumers have enjoyed the fusion of passenger vehicle and sports utility vehicle that is known as the crossover. More recently, BMW began to market its lineup of crossover offerings as Sports Activity Vehicles based on their ability to give the traditional crossover a sportier feel. Fast forward to today and the innovative automaker is making moves in this field once again.
With a set date to debut this fall in Europe, BMW is introducing the BMW X3 sDrive 18d. With this debut comes the most impressive fuel economy numbers offered by a crossover today. Thanks to its economically- and environmentally-sound underpinnings, the new X3 variant offers up a stunning 55.4 miles per gallon.
These underpinnings include a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, rear-wheel drive, and six-speed manual gearbox. As for fuel-saving technology, BMW surely doesn't scrimp. The BMW X3 sDrive 18d makes use of Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start-Stop, Electric Power Steering, ECO PRO mode, and the Optimum Shift Indicator.
Amenities include : BMW engineers have standardized such features as 17-inch alloy wheels, BMW iDrive, a 6.5-inch color screen, and premium Nevada Leather upholstery. For those keeping track, this equipment also comes standard on the X3 sDrive 18d model's more expensive sibling, the X3 sDrive 20d.
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