Do you like the new generation BMW X3? After the launch of the third generation X3 today best time to compare the new car and its predecessor. The Bavarian company released a short video in which it compared two generations of crossovers. In this video you can see the evolution of the X3 m.
The most noticeable changes occurred a. For example, the sharp shapes of the second generation crossover have now been replaced with more stylish, rounded body lines. The most noticeable changes are observed from the front of the car: the radiator grille, which has received active aerodynamic elements, headlights and air intakes in the new bumper. All this noticeably refreshed the appearance of the X3, making it more modern.
Although if you look from the side profile, it may seem that the third is not much different from the second generation X3. But, if you look closely, there are still changes. And they all relate to aerodynamics, thanks to which the engineers managed to reduce the coefficient.
This will naturally affect the reduction in fuel consumption.
Changes are also visible to the naked eye in the rear of the car. The first thing that catches your eye is the new LED headlights.
There have also been changes inside the crossover better side. Thus, the interior received a more sophisticated atmosphere due to the use of higher quality finishing materials, as well as due to new functions. For example, the crossover received a multifunctional digital dashboard, a larger touchscreen on the center console, with the ability to control the infotainment system using gestures.
In addition, the X3 has a panoramic glass roof.
In general, the X3 is not much different from its predecessor. Although new model smarter and more technologically advanced. For example, the X3 is now equipped with an Active Blind Spot Detection system and a lane departure warning system.
Including the crossover is now equipped with an Active Cruise Control system (active cruise control with the ability to completely stop vehicle). In addition, the X3 is equipped with a collision warning system, which not only warns the driver of danger on the road, but is also capable of emergency stopping the car to avoid an accident.
In Russia, prices start at 2,950,000 rubles. For that money you can buy the base version with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 184bhp.
Diesel basic version with a 2.0-liter 190-horsepower engine costs more - 3,040,000 rubles.
Based on the results of the international car showroom, in the capital, where it was presented Lada concept XRay Cross, it became clear that this model will not appear yet.
Visually, the crossover differs from other versions of X Rey only in being larger rims and the presence of additional plastic protection, the use of which may be useful when driving on dirt and country roads.
Another difference is the presence of small roof rails. Owners of other modifications may have difficulty installing the trunk. The difference from other XRay models in ground clearance is practically not noticeable visually. All this can be seen in the following photos.
Interior
Judging by the photos, there are no significant differences in the interior and trunk. Bright orange inserts in the interior dashboard and the upholstery changed its color to match the color of the body.
The trunk has retained its volume, as in other versions of the Lada X-Ray, but has acquired a double bottom, and now the car owner can set its level according to his own wishes and needs.
Characteristics and parameters of Lada X-Ray Cross
The overall dimensions of X Ray Cross will be several millimeters larger than other versions of XRay due to the protruding plastic body kit and roof rails. Renault served as the platform donor for the Lada X Ray Sandero Stepway, therefore the suspension, steering And the brakes on both cars are the same.
Complete domestic crossover there will only be Russian engines, which by default will be the most powerful in the entire X Rey line. It will be power unit VAZ-21179 with a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 122 hp. With. In addition to AMT, AvtoVAZ found the opportunity to supply a manual gearbox with this engine, which has been improved for higher torque.
The Lada X-Ray Cross parameters are as follows:
- Length/width/height – 4165/1764/1570 mm;
- Curb weight from 1200 kg;
- Total weight – 1650 kg;
- Wheelbase – 2592 mm;
- Trunk capacity – 360 l;
- Trunk capacity with folded rear seats– 1206 l;
- Full filling – 50 l;
- Wheel size – R 16 205/55;
- Ground clearance – 195 mm.
Options and cost of Lada XRay Cross
The basis for creating a crossover will be other X Rey models from the most expensive trim levels with powerful engines. Since their cost is 700-800 thousand rubles, the Cross will be even more expensive. The crossover will be equipped with luxury, it will be equipped with all the options that the most expensive assemblies other versions Lada XRay.
In addition to those provided for in top trim levels air conditioning, multimedia, leather upholstery and other expensive options, you will also have to pay extra for the most powerful engine, as well as roof rails and protective body kit made of plastic. Probably, the starting price of the Lada X Ray Cross will start from 800-900 thousand rubles.
Now they consider it a crossover independent model a comfortable station wagon on a passenger car chassis with a monocoque body, high ground clearance and the predominance of models with all-wheel drive in a number of modifications. Or, as The Wall Street Journal puts it, “a car that looks like an SUV but drives like a car.” In essence, a crossover is a car designed for a variety of urban conditions.
The very name “crossover” (from the English cross over) speaks of its task - to be the first in a modern dynamically developing city, where the road infrastructure may not keep up with population growth.
Domestic cars
The idea of combining the comfort of a passenger car and off-road qualities occurred to many automakers, especially after World War II. Moreover, on Gorky automobile plant during the war years the first in the world was produced all-wheel drive sedan GAZ-61 based on the legendary Emka (M1).
Then Soviet industry produced in small series all-wheel drive Pobeda (GAZ M-72) and Moskvich (Moskvich-410) with increased ground clearance based on their serial rear-wheel drive models. They came in handy on poor-quality Soviet roads, but “childhood diseases” under the conditions of the Soviet administrative-command system turned out to be incurable.
The only time the system did not interfere, and during the years of Kosygin’s reforms it did help, was with the release, as many believe, of the world’s first crossover “Niva” (1970s) - then the most comfortable car with a 4x4 wheel arrangement. It was the only one soviet car, which was exported to Japan. With minor upgrades it is still produced today, while foreign manufacturers have gone far ahead.
Foreign cars
The American AMC Eagle (late 1970s) can be considered the first foreign crossover, but it used the body from the AMC Concord passenger car. He had increased ground clearance, permanent all-wheel drive with a viscose clutch, which made it possible to redistribute torque between axles and block center differential when slipping. The first full-fledged crossovers abroad are considered to be Japanese. Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV-4.
Also, the crossover concept was strongly influenced by SUVs - American heavy all-wheel drive station wagons (the same Jeep Cherokee). In addition, traditional SUVs have followed the path of increasing comfort for the driver and passengers and improving road performance.
What is a crossover and how it differs from an SUV and SUV?
First of all, this is a car with a station wagon body and increased ground clearance, which makes it similar to SUVs. The body is load-bearing, which at one time was the main difference between a crossover and an SUV, whose designs were frame. We can say that the divide was along the line – “frame – SUV, supporting body – SUV”. We’ll tell you what an SUV is a little lower, but first we’ll note that the line between a crossover and an SUV is gradually blurring.
Technology development and automotive market does not stand still, and, for example, Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin with a monocoque body refers to SUVs. Considered the first in the world, they also “sent” there crossover Lada 4x4, that is, the Niva familiar to us all.
The reasons were not only the appearance of SUVs with a monocoque body, but also permanent all-wheel drive, because for crossovers it can be switched off, and the main drive axle for crossovers is front-wheel drive, just like on an average passenger car.
Moreover, there are even crossovers with a 4x2 wheel arrangement. Perhaps the ascetic salon had its say Russian car. Ironically, it was the Niva that at the time of its creation was the most comfortable all-wheel drive station wagon in the world and actually gave birth to this class. And here SsangYong Actyon with a liftback body, it is considered a crossover, although it has a frame structure and is not a station wagon. The urban purpose of the car is to blame.
The design has basically been decided, then you can move on to the purpose. The crossover is intended for those who use all city roads, but in theory can also go off-road. It makes no sense to expect a crossover to behave like a Jeep in the mud, but at least it has much less chance of getting stuck than a city sedan. But the SUV is happy to drive through the mud, but for the city it is not economical enough, and for high-speed mode it is not stable enough on the highway.
What is a “SUV”? In general, this is not a type of car, but a nickname for an insufficiently “off-road” car with a claim to “Jeeper-ness.” SUVs may also fall into this classification (especially with low profile tires), and crossover. They even called it that Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer. Sometimes even a Hummer with “urban” bells and whistles can be called this. What the Hummer has in common with SUVs is unknown, but what is there is what it is. On the other hand, the Renault Sandero Stepway is also called an SUV, although it is more of an urban hatchback with “extended powers”, such as a larger ground clearance. All-wheel drive This model doesn't have one yet.
Examples of crossover representatives
Classic modern crossovers are such cars as: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Yeti, Renault Duster,Hyundai ix35, Chery Tiggo,BMW X3, Mitsubishi ASX, Subaru Forester, Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga, Mitsubishi Outlander, Honda Pilot, Bentley Bentayga, Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, etc.
More detailed information O technical specifications you can find out about the car from the article by our specialist.
Most Popular
The most popular crossovers in the world and Russia are the Japanese pioneers of the crossover workshop - Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, as well as their eternal Nissan competitor X-Trail. There are many fans and Kia cars, especially in Russia, where Sportage and Sorento are respected, but the full-size Mohave has not yet found its admirers. But they are approved both on the world and on Russian market manufacturers from China. Chinese Haval The H6 is one of the most popular crossovers in the world.
Volkswagen AG products are highly respected in the post-Soviet space - especially Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne, built on a common platform.
The most affordable
The cheapest crossover in Russia can be considered the Renault Duster; at the beginning of sales it cost less than half a million rubles, but now it costs from 619,000 and even in the most expensive configuration it costs less than a million. Not so far from him and Ford Ecosport, which is sold at a price of 890,000 rubles. Numerous Chinese are moving further and further from the ultra-budget segment into simply economical ones, but they are also worth paying attention to - the Lifan X60 can be purchased from 590,000 rubles.
For patriots the choice is not so great - classic crossovers Russian designs are not yet available. However, from 600 to 800 thousand rubles you can, without regret, pay for Lada x-Ray (front wheel drive model, which is closer to the usual passenger cars) or Chevrolet Niva with claims to true “off-road capability”. There is also a choice - Vortex Tiggo, this Russian brand And Russian assembly, but the car’s structural origin is from the Middle Kingdom.
The most reliable
It is believed that these are cars produced in Japan and South Korea. However, it should be remembered that a car is different from a car. different generations One model may have diametrically opposed characteristics. According to reviews from Russian car enthusiasts, the highest ratings are given to Renault Duster, Nissan Juke and Nissan Qashqai. In addition, these cars are also inexpensive and consume little fuel. The “Germans” are still respected - Mercedes M and GL-series, BMW X-series, and the VW-Audi-Porsche trio. Few negative reviews and about Skoda cars.
The availability of auto parts is also important. Renault and Nissan treat this issue more carefully than others.
Meet: BMW company introduced the sibling of the X1 model - compact crossover X2. The brother is clearly not burdened by his family, but is concerned about being more fit appearance. But if the X4 and X6 models clearly differ from their donors X3 and X5 in their coupe-like silhouette with a smoothly sloping roof, then in the BMW X2 the sportiness is not so obvious. For the sake of a sportier image, the height of the crossover compared to the X1 model was reduced by 86 mm (1526 mm), the length by 79 mm (4360 mm) and the sill line was raised. The trunk volume has also decreased - from 505 to 470 liters. And here wheelbase remained untouched (2670 mm).
The appearance of the new crossover was created under the leadership of Thomas Zich, who is responsible for everything compact BMW. The design itself has been around for a long time: the X-Second has an unusual beveled shape of the “nostrils” of the radiator grille and slanted headlight contours. For the sake of a sporty image, the X2 lost its windows rear pillars- in their place there are BMW emblems, like sports coupes 2000CS and 3.0 CSL from the sixties.
The crossover has three exterior design options. The basic one we saw on - with a modest front bumper and an abundance of unpainted plastic. The M Sport version (the blue car in the pictures) has a more aggressive front end design and body-colored parts. And then there is the “sports-off-road” M Sport X ( yellow car on photos). You can’t confuse them in profile either: the design of the linings at the bottom of the doors is different. By the way, the new crossover is equipped with conventional halogen headlights with LED running lights, but all-LED optics are available upon request.
Top - basic version, bottom left - M Sport, bottom right - M Sport X
IN BMW showroom X2 is an almost complete copy of X1: the same front panel with a protruding “tablet” at the top, the same central tunnel with an inclined bar that visually separates the driver’s work area from the passenger. But the decorative stitching on the front panel is already in basic configuration. In addition, rear seats are deprived of longitudinal adjustment, while for the X1, for an additional fee, skids with an adjustment range of 13 cm are offered.
Like the BMW X1, the newcomer is built on the initially front-wheel drive UKL platform with a transverse engine and an optional coupling rear wheels. So no six-cylinder engines! At first, the BMW X2 will be available only with four-cylinder two-liter turbo engines: in the front-wheel drive version sDrive20i this Gas engine with a power of 192 hp, and on all-wheel drive versions xDrive20d and xDrive25d - diesel B47 with output of 190 and 231 hp. respectively. The gearboxes are different: gasoline cars This is a seven-speed unit, while diesel engines have a classic eight-speed automatic transmission.
Later the range will be expanded. There will be an all-wheel drive modification xDrive20i, as well as more modest versions. Firstly, it is a front-wheel drive sDrive18i with a three-cylinder petrol turbo engine B38 (140 hp) and the ability to choose between “robot” and manual transmission transmission And secondly, a car with derated hp to 150. diesel, which can be ordered with all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, manual or automatic. Identification mark three-cylinder cars will have a single pipe exhaust system instead of two for versions with turbo-fours.
There is no talk about top versions yet, although the BMW X1 also has an xDrive25i version (231 hp). There are three suspension options: standard, sports with a ground clearance reduced by 10 mm (for cars with the M package), as well as an optional Dynamic Damper Control suspension with the ability to choose comfortable or sport mode work. The wheel diameter starts from 17 inches, but cars with the letter M are standardly equipped with wheels with a diameter of 19 inches, and you can even order 20-inch ones.
The market debut of the new model will take place in March 2018, but prices in Germany are already known. A front-wheel drive petrol crossover in the sDrive20i version costs at least 39,200 euros, and a diesel all-wheel drive costs at least 43,800 euros. This means that the BMW X2 will cost 2350-2550 euros more expensive model X1 in a similar configuration.
