BMW X3 ready to go under the knife for a new lease of life

BMW is in the process of revamping its entire product portfolio to keep it competitive for the next few years before all-new models kick into action


The next generation X5 is the first of the successors currently undergoing tests for a 2014 debut, trailed by the all-new 7 Series that should be ready in 2016. These would be followed by successors to the X6, 5 and 6 Series models as they near the end of their 7-8 year lifecycle.

The Bavarian czar has already revised the BMW X1, BMW X6 and the BMW 7 Series calling them new LCI models (LCI stands for Life Cycle Impulse).

Pretty soon even the current BMW X3 (F25) and 5 Series (F10) will go under the scissors so that they are brought in line with the new family members.

In this story, I am going to place the spotlight on the revision to the BMW X3.

We are expecting some minor changes such as redesigned bumpers, new headlights & tail lamps, and new side mirrors. i am also expecting new square-shaped exhaust tip at the rear.

On the inside, i expect the infotainment system to be updated with a revised menu for the iDrive system. One can also expect voice-activated controls as part of BMW’s ever-expanding ConnectedDrive technology portfolio.

The BMW X3 LCI will be available with the same engines carrying small improvements to consume less fuel. There are rumors about a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine added to the lineup, I am not sure about that yet.

Look out for a debut of the BMW X3 LCI in March 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show, with sales expected to start by the third quarter of the same year