BMW is hard at work developing the next-generation BMW X3 (codenamed G01), and as we can see from several sightings of the SUV, it will benefit from improved exterior styling. With this latest batch of spyshots obtained from our spy photographers, we now have a first look at the probable interior changes as well.
Based on the shot of the prototype X3’s cabin, the German carmaker has replaced the previous F25’s dashboard with a brand-new one. The iDrive screen is no longer encased within the dash, and is now a larger, free-standing unit instead. The air-con vents have been reshaped to be larger as well, while new climate control switchgear is seen beneath the coverings.
For the driver, the new steering wheel appears to resemble the one found on the G11 7 Series. On the centre console, the gear selector adopts a matte black design instead of the current F25’s silver surface. The iDrive dial also gets a matte black top rather than a glossy black one. More interestingly, the instrument cluster appears to be a half-analogue, half-digital unit, similar to what we saw on the upcoming G30 5 Series.
On the exterior, there is still a considerable amount of camo seen on this prototype, similar to previous G01 test mules we posted. The all-new X3 appears to drop its “box” look in favour of more curves. A new kidney grille, reshaped A-pillars and a sloping roofline are noticeable changes here.
The G01 X3 will be underpinned by the same modular rear-wheel drive platform used on the G11 BMW 7 Series – called Cluster Architecture (CLAR). This translates to a lighter vehicle, thanks to the platform’s usage of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).
Power options will include BMW’s TwinPower Turbo petrol and diesel engines, while transmission pairings will possibly see a six-speed manual and an eight-speed auto gearbox, with two- and four-wheel drive options. A plug-in hybrid and high-performance M variant could also be on the cards as well.
GALLERY: G01 BMW X3 M prototype
GALLERY: G01 BMW X3 prototype
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Syukurlah
Give it a rest.
Go easy on him. His boss told him to do penance by posting 10,000 bashings, as punishment for mis-firing on his own team in the article about Azmin’s new road.
Periasamy with his childish comment
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Yes, yes, we all know Toyota is the best. How come the sales still so bad, Albert?
Albert Yong is becoming the new Sam Loo
And he replies to his dupes comments. Pathetic.
He replies with his multiple dupes: Albert/ Albert Yong/ George Abdul/ other less used ones.
john, pls keep this blog clean. We are fed up with your troll behavior.
Are you sure John it is not you with the Dupes? Looks like you!
childish john, tak habis habis! Writ something useful bro
pretty obvious from the likes and dislikes who is the dupe champion. Kipidad john, everyone can see through you
john replying to yourself sounds cool doesn’t it?
Why keep copy and paste your comment. Please brother, this is car blog, dont bring your nonsense politic here, find a life.
this is a car blog. John, enough of your personal attacks.
Siapa makan cili dia rasa pedas ;-P
Just launch this junk. Tak habis-habis spyshot.
Nobody cares anymore.
This is a spyshot people actually care about unlike that local wannabe car maker
This dun draw traffic to p.t. as much as p1 story
I hope they put some polish metal to the air vents as it looks too dull and add some leather to the transmission tunnel area as well as the dash area to make it more posh.
But not as ugly316 f30
I failed to see, what so “new” about it?
Looks like BMW is ditching the black plastic buttons with metallic buttons
Still look cheap
merc also use cheap plastic
So tired of seeing car companies sticking screens up like that on dashboard – shows lazy design
What’s new? New interior design that looks exactly like every other BMW interior?
Past BMW X1 and X3 are often models which carried older interior design, mainly a normal facelift and exterior updates to make it soldier on for a few more years. Look at the current X3, out the outside, the design is new, inside, it’s a mixture of past bmw elements.