2010 BMW X3 Rendering Speculations

The guys over at eGMcartech sent us this rendering of the next-generation BMW X3 that’s expected to go into the market in 2009 as a 2010 model. We won’t try to convince you that the next X3 will definitely look like this but we can tell you a couple of things that we managed to dig out from the BMW folks during our stay at the Frankfurt show. The new X3 will grow in size compared to the current model, as BMW will add the 1-Series based X1 in its SUV range. The X3’s engine line-up will continue to include 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder diesel and petrol units. In addition, the German carmaker will offer the X3 with its new hybrid powertrain that premiered in the X6 Concept at Frankfurt.

Rendering via: eGMcartech

BMW To Produce Next-Gen X3 In the US

BMW’s US-built car range will be extended with the addition of the next-generation X3 SUV according to the company’s CEO, Norbert Reithofer who announced the news at BMW’s annual general meeting today (May 15, 2007) in Munich. The current X3 is built by Magna Steyer under contract.

The Bavarian car maker currently builds the Z4 and X5 in the USA, and apart from the X3, BMW will also manufacture the forthcoming X6 crossover at their Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. "We will expand the production capacity of our US plant in in the medium term from the current 140,000 to well over 200,000 vehicles per annum. This is one element of our future strategy. Taking this step will help to lower our US dollar currency risk" stated Norbert Reithofer.

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