Is the BMW X3 a four-wheel drive model?
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The BMW X3 features a four-wheel drive system, specifically an on-demand all-wheel drive. Produced by BMW Brilliance, the BMW X3 is a mid-size SUV with a 5-door, 5-seat sedan body structure. Its dimensions are: length 4717 mm, width 1891 mm, height 1689 mm, with a wheelbase of 2864 mm and a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters. The BMW X3 is equipped with a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 135 kW, with peak power achieved at 5000 to 6500 rpm and maximum torque at 1350 to 4250 rpm. The front suspension utilizes a double-joint spring strut front axle, while the rear suspension employs a multi-link independent suspension system.
When I test drove the BMW X3 last time, I paid special attention to its four-wheel drive system. The salesperson mentioned that all current X3 models are equipped with xDrive, which is an intelligent all-wheel-drive system. This system is quite smart—it primarily sends power to the rear wheels during normal driving, making it more fuel-efficient and agile. However, when encountering slippery roads or during rapid acceleration, the front wheels can engage immediately. The multi-plate clutch in the chassis responds very quickly, and you can feel all four wheels working in harmony during turns, providing exceptional stability on mountain roads. As for exceptions, the older sDrive versions were rear-wheel drive, but the new models in China are likely all-wheel drive—you probably won’t find the rear-wheel-drive version anymore, as most on the road are four-wheel drive.
