BMW announced the 2011 BMW X3 will be available for purchase by the end of the year. The 2011 BMW X3 lineup changes this year, dropping the previous xDrive30i model for a naturally-aspirated xDrive28i.

BMW X3 xDrive28i powered by a 3.0-liter, inline V6 rated at 215 horsepower and 185 lb-ft. of torque, however, this model is not available in the United States. It can be had in the Canadian market, however. In the U.S., the model is called the X3 xDrive30i and it’s powered by the same engine, but has an output of 260 horsepower and 225 lb-ft. of torque.

Specifications

Exterior

Body

• Rear spoiler

Tires and Wheels

• Alloy wheels
• 17 x 8.0 in. wheels
• 245/55R17 tires
• Run flat tires

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
• Privacy glass
• Rear defogger

Doors

• Rear liftgate door

Measurements

• Width: 74.1 in.
• Height: 65.4 in.
• Length: 183.0 in.
• Front track: 63.6 in.
• Rear track: 64.3 in.
• Wheel base: 110.5 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 27.6 cu.ft.

• Maximum payload: 904 lbs.
• Gross weight: 5137 lbs.
• Gross weight: 0.35 in.
• Curb weight: 4112 lbs.

Exterior Options

• Roof Rails in Aluminum Satin
• Power Tailgate
• Panoramic Moonroof
• Automatic High Beams
• Xenon Headlights

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 3.0 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: inline 6
• Valves: 24
• Valve timing: Variable
• Torque: 221 ft-lbs. @ 2750 rpm
• Horsepower: 240 hp @ 6600 rpm
• Turning circle: 39.0 ft.

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: all wheel drive
• Mechanical center differential
• Descent control
• Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
• Center limited slip differential
• Brake hill holder

Suspension

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
• Fuel tank capacity: 17.7 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): N/A

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front height adjustable headrests
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Emergency braking preparation
• Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Brake drying

Safety & Security Options

• Rear-View Camera
• Park Distance Control

BMW X3 xDrive28i will carry the base price starts at $38,850.