BMW X3 facelift to launch on August 28

BMW will launch the 2015 facelift version of its premium luxury SUV - X3 on August 28, in India. This car has been selling in the Indian market since 2011 and this will be the second update to the X3, the first one being a major refresh in 2013. However, the X3 hasn't been able to gain popularity compared to its direct rival - the Audi Q5.

The 2015 X3 features changes which are mainly cosmetic with minor mechanical tweaks. What is immediately striking is the new face which is more muscular due to the bolder kidney grill, re-designed head lamps, redesigned bumper and aggressive bonnet lines. Other changes include new rear bumpers, new tail lamps and new alloy wheel design. On a casual glance, the X3 can be easily mistaken to be an X5.

The interiors of the X3 will feature newer upholstery among other things and an electrically openable bootlid. The car is expected to be powered by the same engines powering the current X3 i.e. 2.0 litre and 3.0 litre turbo diesel units, with a minor power bump to the former unit.

BMW will continue to assemble the X3 at its plant in Chennai. The current X3 is priced between Rs. 42.70 lakhs and Rs. 54.90 lakhs ex-showroom.

Source: Autocar