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BMW X3 2.0-litre diesel specifications

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Engine:

Water-cooled, inline four-cylinder turbodiesel displacing 1995cc fed by electronic fuel injection with four valves per cylinder.

Maximum power/torque:

110kW at 4000rpm / 330Nm at 2000rpm.

Transmission:

Six-speed manual gearbox driving all four wheels with automatic front-to-rear torque split.

Suspension:

MacPherson struts with lower control arms and anti-roll bar in front and independent central arm axle with coil springs and anti-roll bar at the rear.

Steering:

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion.

Brakes:

Anti-lock with EBD and brake assist, ventilated discs at front and solid discs at rear.

Wheels/tyres:

Alloy 18" rims with 235/50 tyres.

Dimensions/mass:

Length 4501mm, width 1853mm, height 1674mm. Mass 1890kg.

Capacities:

Five passengers, 67 litres fuel, 580 - 1545 litres boot.

Performance:

0-100km/h - 12.2secs. Top speed 193.8km/h (limited).

Standard items:

Front and rear foglamps, height/reach-adjustable multifunction steering wheel, tuner/CD, dual-zone climate control, electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking, leather upholstery, cruise control, driving computer.

Safety:

Six crash bags (driver, passenger, front side, inflatable curtain), pre-tensioning seatbelts, side impact protection, traction control, stability control, hill descent control.

Options fitted:

CD shuttle, panoramic sunroof, park distance control, business navigation system, electric front seats with driver memory.

Warranty:

Two years unlimited distance.

Service intervals:

Determined by engine ECU (typically about 15 000km).

Price:

R367 900.

Price as tested:

R409 500. - Star Motoring

- Test car from BMW SA.

- Performance data supplied by Roadworks.