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Used BMW X3 Surrey
The BMW X3 is a compact crossover SUV which was marketed by the German automaker BMW; it is based on the BMW 3-series platform. BMW designed the X3 in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria.
BMW presented the precursor to the X3 at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003 as a concept car. BMW also announced that it would employ a new 4 wheel drive system to power it, marketed as the xDrive which will intervene transparently to drivers before any unaware instability.
The BMW X3 is powered by a 260-horsepower dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) 24-valve 3.0-litre with lightweight magnesium/aluminium construction. Like BMW's V8 engines, it also features the Valvetronic electronic valve actuation and Double VANOS variable valve timing for better fuel efficiency.
Every model of the BMW comes with alloy wheels, four-wheel drive and hill descent control system, climate control, cruise control and CD player as standard. The top range has 18 inch light alloys, parking sensors and six-speed auto gearbox as standard.
The BMW X3 has an impressive list of active and passive safety equipment, with electronic to prevent the X3 from skids or brake lock up. The BMW X3 received 4 stars out of 5 for both its adult and child occupants' safety in the EuroNCAP tests.
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