F25 X3 spy shots

[AzNMpower32]

Originally Posted by Doomdriver

Up until recently Americans and Canadians were into bigger is better - note the upscaled size of the 1/2 ton trucks and SUVs and 6 months ago gas mileage did not matter. Fast forward to Aug 08 and these big vehicles are being shunned. The likes of the X3 will become prime imho

Maybe the US will get the 3.0i version like in Canada..........yeah right I could dream on

The stupid nomenclature thing is annoying though. I really like the 2.5si, which makes the same power as the 3.0i in Canada (218bhp), but then that's just confusing because the old 3.0i made 231bhp.

[palbay]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Wait till the 2nd gen X3 hits the market, especially in looks and tech department. It will be ahead of Audi, MB and Acura.

2nd Gen X3 is going hard to the performance/driving dynamic's side of the equation.BMW feels the MB GLK and Audi Q5 are Lux mobiles.Nobody really filling the high performance small SUV segment.2nd Gen X3 will pickup some styling cue's from the X6...rear end especially.Not the complete coupe makeover....that will be the X4.2nd Gen X3 will not be a shrunk X5.Will maintain it's own identity.Also,the 2nd Gen X3 will have DPC ( trick rear end) found on the X6,TTI6 engine (not sure of HP)....but can't imagine it being less than the 300hp found in the X6 and other BMW models.Also, 20" wheels will be available has an option on the 2nd Gen X3.It should be a real hotrod.Thanks! PalBay

[Meiac09]

I'd be down for a high performance X3.
414BHP, a 6 speed manual and fox red leather would be nice, but that'll never happen.

If BMW gets rid of the manual option, even as a P1, I'll be pissed.