BMW X3

With the German manufacturer entry into the semi-sized SUV, the BMW X3 and a price tag of 41.7 lakhs, the only three words that come to mind are – Drool baby drool.Competition is not stiff only in the entry level cars when it comes to the Indian automobile market. While others have been trying to get the best piece of the pie, the mid sized SUV from BMW, the BMW X3, has been launched today. Adding to this, not only has the car been re-vamped or facelift, its an all new hooligan in a brand new suit. Mated with an eight speed Automatic Steptronic Transmission are two engine options – a 258 horsepower, six cylinder diesel engine and a 184 horsepower four cylinder diesel motor with the xDrive as standard as well. A wider track and a five arm axle makes the drive in the new BMW X3 better in all aspects. However, a slighly more tight suspension does compromise a bit on the ride quality. Having said that, despite its large size, it has minimal body roll and the 225/60 17 inch wheels mated with alloys make sure the Beemer stays in line.