2010 BMW X3- it's even more ugly now!

theragingbull · 21st May 2009, 19:53

The next X3 will be about four inches longer, a half-inch narrower, and a fraction of an inch taller. The extra length will help improve interior room, but the Sport Activity Vehicle is said to be tuned for increased sporting performance. The features list will include hand-me-downs from the 7 Series such as Night Vision and Heads Up Display, and -- in Europe at least -- six engines will be offered: two gasoline and four diesel. We in the U.S. will probably still make do with the either the naturally aspirated or turbocharged 3.0-liter gas engines and possibly a turbo'd four.

Source:REPORT: 2010 BMW X3 coming in November

cooldude1988765 · 21st May 2009, 19:56

This is photoshopped for sure.

amit V8 · 21st May 2009, 20:19

yes this is photoshopped.

Rudra Sen · 21st May 2009, 20:24

It's photoshopped? What gives this impression if I may know?

aah78 · 21st May 2009, 20:35

Actually, if this is the new X3, it actually looks much more X5-ish - better than the old X3.

The old one drove pretty well though - BMW always tries to make a good impression on the driver and it usually works.

Akshay1234 · 21st May 2009, 21:16

psed or not its waaaay better than the current x3.

AyAn! · 21st May 2009, 21:51

This looks good.With better proportions and a more cohesive design.Looks matured.With Bangle it was love it or hate it..Now its just pleasing!

prince_pervez · 21st May 2009, 21:54

Looks ordinary! The front badging will demand the premium, but without that the safari will fare better in looks.

anekho · 21st May 2009, 22:27

looks pretty good! Definitely better looking than the current x3. However the new q5, shatters it in the looks department!

skoloseven · 21st May 2009, 23:24

It's not that hideous, but for BMW standards it's a little sub-par for my liking. I've never enjoyed the BMW SUV's, it's just not right. A BMW for me, should be a car. Great post!

Nitin · 22nd May 2009, 00:46

A little too rounded, if you will. Somehow looks a bit like the Tuscon.

amit V8 · 22nd May 2009, 01:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

It's photoshopped? What gives this impression if I may know?

a totally new car will be camouflaged. also there is only 1 picture with sidelines & bodylines not well finished, which is seen on a magazine or a poster (see it carefully). what i am saying is this is a p.s. version that is being shown.

punterccrx8s · 22nd May 2009, 06:16

I hate this car.Land Cruiser Prado is ten times better!

Aditya · 22nd May 2009, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoloseven

I've never enjoyed the BMW SUV's, it's just not right. A BMW for me, should be a car.

Bang on!
The M3 is the ideal BMW - small, fast, agile and superb to drive. The X3 is nice to drive, but in other areas, it's beaten comprehensively - at times by cars costing half as much. And yes, it is ugly. I don't like the X3. The X5 is a little better.

Rudra Sen · 22nd May 2009, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit V8

a totally new car will be camouflaged.

Not always and not necessarily. It could be for any magazine's preview.

Quote:

also there is only 1 picture with sidelines & bodylines not well finished, which is seen on a magazine or a poster (see it carefully). what i am saying is this is a p.s. version that is being shown.

I've seen it carefully. What you're seeing as not well finished is due to image compression.

We're not discussing about photoshop here. Are we? However, If you have more to point out on this subject let's take it up via PM.

21st May 2009, 19:53	#1
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	2010 BMW X3- it's even more ugly now! The next X3 will be about four inches longer, a half-inch narrower, and a fraction of an inch taller. The extra length will help improve interior room, but the Sport Activity Vehicle is said to be tuned for increased sporting performance. The features list will include hand-me-downs from the 7 Series such as Night Vision and Heads Up Display, and -- in Europe at least -- six engines will be offered: two gasoline and four diesel. We in the U.S. will probably still make do with the either the naturally aspirated or turbocharged 3.0-liter gas engines and possibly a turbo'd four. Source:REPORT: 2010 BMW X3 coming in November Attached Thumbnails
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cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	This is photoshopped for sure.
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21st May 2009, 20:19	#3
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	yes this is photoshopped.
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21st May 2009, 20:24	#4
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	It's photoshopped? What gives this impression if I may know?
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21st May 2009, 20:35	#5
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,662 Thanked: 3,258 Times View My Garage	better Actually, if this is the new X3, it actually looks much more X5-ish - better than the old X3. The old one drove pretty well though - BMW always tries to make a good impression on the driver and it usually works.
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Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	psed or not its waaaay better than the current x3.
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AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	This looks good.With better proportions and a more cohesive design.Looks matured.With Bangle it was love it or hate it..Now its just pleasing!
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Looks ordinary! The front badging will demand the premium, but without that the safari will fare better in looks.
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anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	looks pretty good! Definitely better looking than the current x3. However the new q5, shatters it in the looks department!
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skoloseven BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai-Tampa Posts: 67 Thanked: 0 Times	It's not that hideous, but for BMW standards it's a little sub-par for my liking. I've never enjoyed the BMW SUV's, it's just not right. A BMW for me, should be a car. Great post!
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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	A little too rounded, if you will. Somehow looks a bit like the Tuscon.
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22nd May 2009, 06:16	#13
punterccrx8s BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 760 Thanked: 170 Times	I hate this car.Land Cruiser Prado is ten times better!
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