BMW X3 F25 crossovers belong to the 2nd generation. These are compact SUVs from the series. The debut took place in Paris in 2010. The previous versions, the E83, which are now the X3, were manufactured in Austria. In the current generation of cars, a classic design is combined with the sporty character of the Bavarians. Without exaggeration, these are luxury cars.
They are assembled for our compatriots in Kaliningrad. Also involved in the construction of cars are the USA and India. Owners do not speak very well about the interior trim in the USA, where insufficient attention is paid to plastic materials.
Exterior of the Vehicles
- The changes in the exterior are immediately visible. The front parts of the cars have undergone numerous changes.
- Distinctive slanted radiator grilles with chrome trim have appeared.
- Just below the grilles, air intakes have been installed with similar chrome finishes.
- The optical systems have become aggressive, equipped with LEDs.
- Next to the headlights, fog lights have been installed.
- The bumpers in the BMW X3 F25 cars have gained power and aggressiveness, thanks to the installation of various aerodynamic elements.
- To give the cars a sporty style, the body surfaces now have chrome inserts, and the hoods have clear lines.
- The integrated wheel arches, along with unique body lines, enhance the dynamics of the cars and create a play of light and shadow that catches the eye.
The exterior of the crossovers resembles the X5, just not in size.
They have different dimensions:
- Length — 4 meters 652 centimeters.
- Width — 1 meter 881 centimeters.
- Height — 1 meter 687 centimeters.
- Wheelbase — 2 meters 810 centimeters.
- Unladen weight — 2300 kilograms.
- Ground clearance — 21.2 centimeters.
- Fuel tank capacity — 67 liters.
Although the ground clearances have increased and the cars have flat bottoms, they do not have good off-road capabilities. They can handle light off-road conditions, but not more, as they do not have low gears and rigid differential locks.
Car owners increase ground clearance by using spacers on the shock absorbers. However, this is done very rarely, as it immediately affects the stability and maneuverability of the cars.
To reduce the ground clearance, standard shock absorbers are replaced with tuning ones. This, on the contrary, improves handling and stability.
The bodies are resistant to corrosion because they are made of very high-quality metals. However, according to car owners, chips and swellings often occur in the area of the hoods and rear doors.
Important! Therefore, the condition of the paint coatings requires constant monitoring and patching of any damage that occurs.
- Air intakes
Installing additional air intakes above the radiator grilles helps to effectively cool the power units in the cars, even under peak loads.
- Bumpers
They are aggressive and powerful. They have many aerodynamic elements, reducing the aerodynamic coefficients in the cars to the minimum possible levels. This allows the BMW X3 F25 crossovers to reach high speeds.
- Wheel equipment
- Thanks to the start/stop functions, you can turn off the engines when you press the brake pedals in the cars and restart them when you release the pedals.
- Side
The central consoles offer the ability to select driving modes through buttons:
- Normal.
- Sport.
- Sport+.
The increased sportiness of the cars is enhanced by stiff suspensions, which provide sharp responses to steering turns and changing transmission modes.
Upgraded three-spoke steering wheels with electric power steering make them easier to operate.
The door panels have been redesigned.
Redesigned front panels with controller screens at 8.8 inches iDrive. Here you can see everything related to the operation and management of the car, along with the navigation system. Expensive configurations have 12-inch screens installed.
The cargo compartments are 550 liters. If you need to transport large loads, fold the rear seats and you will have 1600 liters of space.
Batteries are installed under the floor.
On the right side of the luggage compartments, there are accesses to open the fuel tank flaps.
The trunk lids have electric drives. Owners complain about the gradual failure of the drive cylinders and also mention that the panels start to squeak and the faux leather on the seats begins to crack.
Engines of BMW X3 F25
The BMW X3 F25 crossovers are equipped with six-cylinder petrol power units. The iDrive 20i models work with turbocharged engines of 2.0 liters, producing 184 horsepower.
The xDrive28i has a power output of 245 hp. These are the base engines with direct injection equipment and the Twin Power Turbo Twin Scroll system.
The less powerful versions belong to the 28i cars, which accelerate to a maximum speed of 210 km/h in 8.4 seconds. They consume 7.7 liters/100 km and are equipped with six-speed manual transmissions.
SONY DSC Other versions of the SUVs can accelerate to 100 km with a maximum speed of 210 km/h in 6.9 seconds, with mixed mode consumption of 7.3 liters. These versions come with eight-speed automatic transmissions.
Owners' reviews do not praise the powerful units in standard versions, as oil pumps often wear out. Malfunctions are detected by warning signs when the engine speed increases.
As a result:
- Turbochargers fail;
- Oil consumption increases;
- Engines seize up.
The xDrive35i charged modifications with 3.0-liter engines producing 306 horsepower, with a top speed of 245 km/h in 5.7 seconds/100 km. These engines have turbochargers, direct fuel injections, and Valvetronic mechanisms. With economical fuel consumption of 8.8 liters of gasoline, these modifications do not have serious malfunctions, which is their advantage over other models.
However, there are few of these cars in our regions, and they incur very high transportation taxes. The engines are equipped with eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmissions.
Regarding diesel units, the sDrive18d models have 143 horsepower, while the xDrive20d has 184 hp. The engines feature turbochargers, direct fuel injections. The first rear-wheel-drive models were introduced by Europeans.
The BMW X3 II F25 20d xDrive models are standard, with an acceleration time of 8.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, a top speed of 210 km/h, and mixed cycle consumption of 5.6/100 km. The cars come with six-speed manual transmissions or eight-speed automatic transmissions.
In more expensive versions:
- xDrive30d, with a 3.0-liter engine producing 258 horsepower, with eight-speed automatic transmissions. Equipped with twin turbochargers and direct injection systems. Accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, with a top speed of 232 km/h. Offers fuel-efficient consumption of 6.5 liters in urban conditions and 5.6 liters outside the city.
- xDrive35d, with a top speed of 245 km/h, accelerates to 100 km in 5.3 seconds. With diesel consumption of 6.7 liters for mixed cycles. Other characteristics are the same as with the xDrive30d cars.
Owners recommend timely oil changes when operating the BMW X3 F25 2.0 d, as failing to do so can damage the timing chains, which can be quite expensive. They can also get clogged with soot filters due to frequent city trips in the 2.0d at 184 hp.
Use synthetic oils with viscosities of 15W40, 10W40, 10W50, 15W50, 0W30, 0W40, 20W40, 25W40. Change them after 10,000 km or once a year.
Technical Component
The BMW X3 F25 SUVs are all-wheel drive. The engines work with six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions. Optionally, the cars can be modified with sports automatic transmissions with paddle shifters.
In automatic transmissions, it is recommended to change the oil after 50,000 km. Problems arise in the all-wheel-drive system, which manifest as jerks during driving when the wheels are fully turned.
The crossovers do not have traditional power steering systems but rather electric ones for steering control.
The suspension elements have been improved. At the front, there are MacPherson struts with transverse and diagonal control arms, while at the rear, there are five-link suspensions. With this setup, owners find it comfortable and convenient to drive. After 100,000 km, it is necessary to replace the bushings and shock absorbers.
Electronic Equipment
The BMW X3 F25 crossovers are equipped with a variety of devices to facilitate driver work and comfortable journeys.
- Thanks to the start/stop functions, you can turn off the engines when you press the brake pedals in the cars and restart them when you release the pedals.
- Side
The cars have adjustable steering wheels, seats, and instruments with good readability.
Start/stop systems allow you to shut down the engines when braking and restart them by releasing the brake pedals. This significantly contributes to fuel economy.
Important! If this function bothers you, you can disable it with the corresponding button.
The central consoles offer the ability to select driving modes through buttons:
- Normal.
- Sport.
- Sport+.
The increased sportiness of the cars is enhanced by stiff suspensions, which provide sharp responses to steering turns and changing transmission modes.
Upgraded three-spoke steering wheels with electric power steering make them easier to operate.
The door panels have been redesigned.
Redesigned front panels with controller screens at 8.8 inches iDrive. Here you can see everything related to the operation and management of the car, along with the navigation system. Expensive configurations have 12-inch screens installed.
The cargo compartments are 550 liters. If you need to transport large loads, fold the rear seats and you will have 1600 liters of space.
Batteries are installed under the floor.
On the right side of the luggage compartments, there are accesses to open the fuel tank flaps.
The trunk lids have electric drives. Owners complain about the gradual failure of the drive cylinders and also mention that the panels start to squeak and the faux leather on the seats begins to crack.
Engines of BMW X3 F25
The BMW X3 F25 crossovers are equipped with six-cylinder petrol power units. The iDrive 20i models work with turbocharged engines of 2.0 liters, producing 184 horsepower.
The xDrive28i has a power output of 245 hp. These are the base engines with direct injection equipment and the Twin Power Turbo Twin Scroll system.
The less powerful versions belong to the 28i cars, which accelerate to a maximum speed of 210 km/h in 8.4 seconds. They consume 7.7 liters/100 km and are equipped with six-speed manual transmissions.
SONY DSC
Other versions of the SUVs can accelerate to 100 km with a maximum speed of 210 km/h in 6.9 seconds, with mixed mode consumption of 7.3 liters. These versions come with eight-speed automatic transmissions.
Owners' reviews do not praise the powerful units in standard versions, as oil pumps often wear out. Malfunctions are detected by warning signs when the engine speed increases.
As a result:
- Turbochargers fail;
- Oil consumption increases;
- Engines seize up.
The xDrive35i charged modifications with 3.0-liter engines producing 306 horsepower, with a top speed of 245 km/h in 5.7 seconds/100 km. These engines have turbochargers, direct fuel injections, and Valvetronic mechanisms. With economical fuel consumption of 8.8 liters of gasoline, these modifications do not have serious malfunctions, which is their advantage over other models.
However, there are few of these cars in our regions, and they incur very high transportation taxes. The engines are equipped with eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmissions.
Regarding diesel units, the sDrive18d models have 143 horsepower, while the xDrive20d has 184 hp. The engines feature turbochargers, direct fuel injections. The first rear-wheel-drive models were introduced by Europeans.
The BMW X3 II F25 20d xDrive models are standard, with an acceleration time of 8.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, a top speed of 210 km/h, and mixed cycle consumption of 5.6/100 km. The cars come with six-speed manual transmissions or eight-speed automatic transmissions.
In more expensive versions:
- xDrive30d, with a 3.0-liter engine producing 258 horsepower, with eight-speed automatic transmissions. Equipped with twin turbochargers and direct injection systems. Accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, with a top speed of 232 km/h. Offers fuel-efficient consumption of 6.5 liters in urban conditions and 5.6 liters outside the city.
- xDrive35d, with a top speed of 245 km/h, accelerates to 100 km in 5.3 seconds. With diesel consumption of 6.7 liters for mixed cycles. Other characteristics are the same as with the xDrive30d cars.
Owners recommend timely oil changes when operating the BMW X3 F25 2.0 d, as failing to do so can damage the timing chains, which can be quite expensive. They can also get clogged with soot filters due to frequent city trips in the 2.0d at 184 hp.
Use synthetic oils with viscosities of 15W40, 10W40, 10W50, 15W50, 0W30, 0W40, 20W40, 25W40. Change them after 10,000 km or once a year.
Technical Component
The BMW X3 F25 SUVs are all-wheel drive. The engines work with six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions. Optionally, the cars can be modified with sports automatic transmissions with paddle shifters.
In automatic transmissions, it is recommended to change the oil after 50,000 km. Problems arise in the all-wheel-drive system, which manifest as jerks during driving when the wheels are fully turned.
The crossovers do not have traditional power steering systems but rather electric ones for steering control.
The suspension elements have been improved. At the front, there are MacPherson struts with transverse and diagonal control arms, while at the rear, there are five-link suspensions. With this setup, owners find it comfortable and convenient to drive. After 100,000 km, it is necessary to replace the bushings and shock absorbers.
Electronic Equipment
The BMW X3 F25 crossovers are equipped with a variety of devices to facilitate driver work and comfortable journeys.
- Thanks to the start/stop functions, you can turn off the engines when you press the brake pedals in the cars and restart them when you release the pedals.
- Side
Standard cars are equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels.
Important! When purchasing cars with expensive configurations, you will receive 18-inch wheels.
Changes in the Interior
The interior of the cars has been completely redesigned. In previous versions, the cabins were cramped, and there was little space in the cargo compartments. Engineers listened to feedback and changed everything.
Although the engines are longitudinally arranged, passengers do not feel a lack of space. Even tall individuals have 73 cm of free space. These figures are not available in all competitors.
The driver's seats are ergonomic.
The cars have adjustable steering wheels, seats, and instruments with good readability.
Start/stop systems allow you to shut down the engines when braking and restart them by releasing the brake pedals. This significantly contributes to fuel economy.
Important! If this function bothers you, you can disable it with the corresponding button.
The central consoles offer the ability to select driving modes through buttons:
- Normal.
- Sport.
- Sport+.
The increased sportiness of the cars is enhanced by stiff suspensions, which provide sharp responses to steering turns and changing transmission modes.
Upgraded three-spoke steering wheels with electric power steering make them easier to operate.
The door panels have been redesigned.
Redesigned front panels with controller screens at 8.8 inches iDrive. Here you can see everything related to the operation and management of the car, along with the navigation system. Expensive configurations have 12-inch screens installed.
The cargo compartments are 550 liters. If you need to transport large loads, fold the rear seats and you will have 1600 liters of space.
Batteries are installed under the floor.
On the right side of the luggage compartments, there are accesses to open the fuel tank flaps.
The trunk lids have electric drives. Owners complain about the gradual failure of the drive cylinders and also mention that the panels start to squeak and the faux leather on the seats begins to crack.
Engines of BMW X3 F25
The BMW X3 F25 crossovers are equipped with six-cylinder petrol power units. The iDrive 20i models work with turbocharged engines of 2.0 liters, producing 184 horsepower.
The xDrive28i has a power output of 245 hp. These are the base engines with direct injection equipment and the Twin Power Turbo Twin Scroll system.
The less powerful versions belong to the 28i cars, which accelerate to a maximum speed of 210 km/h in 8.4 seconds. They consume 7.7 liters/100 km and are equipped with six-speed manual transmissions.
SONY DSC
Other versions of the SUVs can accelerate to 100 km with a maximum speed of 210 km/h in 6.9 seconds, with mixed mode consumption of 7.3 liters. These versions come with eight-speed automatic transmissions.
Owners' reviews do not praise the powerful units in standard versions, as oil pumps often wear out. Malfunctions are detected by warning signs when the engine speed increases.
As a result:
- Turbochargers fail;
- Oil consumption increases;
- Engines seize up.
The xDrive35i charged modifications with 3.0-liter engines producing 306 horsepower, with a top speed of 245 km/h in 5.7 seconds/100 km. These engines have turbochargers, direct fuel injections, and Valvetronic mechanisms. With economical fuel consumption of 8.8 liters of gasoline, these modifications do not have serious malfunctions, which is their advantage over other models.
However, there are few of these cars in our regions, and they incur very high transportation taxes. The engines are equipped with eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmissions.
Regarding diesel units, the sDrive18d models have 143 horsepower, while the xDrive20d has 184 hp. The engines feature turbochargers, direct fuel injections. The first rear-wheel-drive models were introduced by Europeans.
The BMW X3 II F25 20d xDrive models are standard, with an acceleration time of 8.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, a top speed of 210 km/h, and mixed cycle consumption of 5.6/100 km. The cars come with six-speed manual transmissions or eight-speed automatic transmissions.
In more expensive versions:
- xDrive30d, with a 3.0-liter engine producing 258 horsepower, with eight-speed automatic transmissions. Equipped with twin turbochargers and direct injection systems. Accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, with a top speed of 232 km/h. Offers fuel-efficient consumption of 6.5 liters in urban conditions and 5.6 liters outside the city.
- xDrive35d, with a top speed of 245 km/h, accelerates to 100 km in 5.3 seconds. With diesel consumption of 6.7 liters for mixed cycles. Other characteristics are the same as with the xDrive30d cars.
Owners recommend timely oil changes when operating the BMW X3 F25 2.0 d, as failing to do so can damage the timing chains, which can be quite expensive. They can also get clogged with soot filters due to frequent city trips in the 2.0d at 184 hp.
Use synthetic oils with viscosities of 15W40, 10W40, 10W50, 15W50, 0W30, 0W40, 20W40, 25W40. Change them after 10,000 km or once a year.
Technical Component
The BMW X3 F25 SUVs are all-wheel drive. The engines work with six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions. Optionally, the cars can be modified with sports automatic transmissions with paddle shifters.
In automatic transmissions, it is recommended to change the oil after 50,000 km. Problems arise in the all-wheel-drive system, which manifest as jerks during driving when the wheels are fully turned.
The crossovers do not have traditional power steering systems but rather electric ones for steering control.
The suspension elements have been improved. At the front, there are MacPherson struts with transverse and diagonal control arms, while at the rear, there are five-link suspensions. With this setup, owners find it comfortable and convenient to drive. After 100,000 km, it is necessary to replace the bushings and shock absorbers.
Electronic Equipment
The BMW X3 F25 crossovers are equipped with a variety of devices to facilitate driver work and comfortable journeys.
- Thanks to the start/stop functions, you can turn off the engines when you press the brake pedals in the cars and restart them when you release the pedals.
- Side
