BMW X3 2016 Bahrain Prices & Specs

The BMW X3 compact crossover got a facelift in 2015. There are two variants. One is the naturally-aspirated 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder for the xDrive28i, and the other is the turbocharged 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder for the xDrive35i, both with 8-speed automatic gearboxes and all-wheel-drive. The new interior integrates either a 6.5-inch or an 8.8-inch screen, and new features, standard or optional depending on trim, include a heads-up display with night vision, active and passive systems such as the lane change and lane departure warnings, optional parking assistant, adaptive cruise control, surround-view cameras, Variable Damper Control to pick between Normal, Sport and Sport+, Bluetooth phone with audio connectivity, navigation, multiple front and side airbags, leather or cloth upholstery, HID headlights, keyless start, sunroof, BlackBerry smartphone connectivity to gain access to e-mails and other distractions which can be shown on the control display and read out via the optional voice output. An M package is available that adds a body kit and more. New features available on the 2015 X3 include iDrive Controller with integrated touchpad (for text input using finger movements), Parking Assistant, the full-colour BMW Head-Up Display, the anti-dazzle High Beam Assistant and Driving Assistant Plus, including Lane Departure Warning, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function and preventive pedestrian protection.