October 19th, 2010 
Editorial Team 
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
Interior
Front Seats
- Front head room: 40.7 in.
- Front leg room: 39.9 in.
- Front shoulder room: 57.3 in.
- 8 -way power passenger seat
- 8 -way power driver seat
- Height adjustable driver seat
- Height adjustable passenger seat
- Leatherette
- Bucket front seats
Rear Seats
- Rear head room: 39.1 in.
- Rear leg room: 36.8 in.
- Rear shoulder room: 56.0 in.
- Split-folding rear seatback
- Folding with storage center armrest
- Rear ventilation ducts
Power Features
- Remote power door locks
- Power mirrors
- 4 one-touch power windows
Convenience
- Cruise control
- Front console with storage
- Front and rear cupholders
- Front and rear door pockets
- Front seatback storage
- Speed-proportional power steering
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Comfort
- Interior air filtration
- Climate control
- Cargo area light
- Alloy trim on center console
- Alloy trim on dash
- Alloy trim on doors
- Front and rear reading lights
- Alloy trim on shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Memorized settings
- Memorized settings includes audio system
- Memorized settings includes climate control
Instrumentation
- Clock
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Low fuel level warning
In Car Entertainment
- Diversity antenna
- 12 total speakers
- 205 watts stereo output
- AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
- Auxiliary audio input and iPod/iPhone integration
- Radio data system
- USB connection
Telematics
- Pre-wired for phone
- Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
Interior Options
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Satellite Radio w/1 Year Subscription
- Rear Seat Backrest w/40:20:40 Split
- Smartphone Integration
- Heated Front Seats
- Comfort Access Keyless Entry
- Cargo Net
- Rear Manual Side Window Shades
- Head-Up Display
- Navigation System
- BMW Assist Including Mobile Office and Bluetooth Audio Functionality
- Premium Hi-Fi System
- Nevada Leather Upholstery
Packages
- Premium Package
- Technology Package
- Dynamic Handling Package
- Cold Weather Package
- Sport Activity Package
- Convenience Package
- M Sport Package (Delayed Availability)
Photo gallery
BMW X3 xDrive28i will carry the base price starts at $38,850.
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