BMW X3 with M-package

BMW has released new details about the M-Sports package for the 2011 X3.

Outside, the X3 gets revised bumpers and modified side skirts with the body-colour styling kit. Other goodies include 19-inch M light-weight alloy wheels, Shadow Line trim (window surrounds and roof rails), and exclusive Carbon Black metallic paint.

As far as the interior is concerned, BMW adds an M sports steering wheel, an M gear knob, gearshift paddles, sports seats, ‘Pearlpoint’ cloth / leather upholstery, and an anthracite roof liner.

Dynamically, the package acquires new sport suspension and variable sports steering.

Pricing information hasn’t been released, but the M Sports package will be available during the second quarter of 2010.

[ Source: BMW via xbimmers.com ]

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Dynamic and compelling, the M Sports package drives the sporty nature of the BMW X3 to even greater heights. The rich Carbon Black metallic paint finish and powerful 19-inch M light-weight alloy wheel rims set the tone, while the sports suspension tuning delivers the experience.

More Driving tools: the M multifunction leather steering wheel and variable sports steering. The M gear selection lever boasts particularly short throws. In the BMW xDrive35i with standard eight-speed automatic transmission Steptronic, the M leather steering wheel also features gearshift paddles. The sporty suspension settings give you stiffer dampers and deliver precise feedback.

Ergonomically shaped sports seats provide side support against strong lateral forces, such as when cornering at speed. The Pearlpoint cloth-leather upholstery offers a beautifully tactile surface; matching the BMW Individual roof liner, it comes in sleek Anthracite.

With the M Sports package, the side skirts, wheel arches and front and rear aprons are in body colour - for example, the Carbon Black metallic paint finish that is exclusive to the M Sports package. Window surrounds and roof rails are in the high-gloss BMW Individual Shadow Line.

Available from the second quarter of 2011 (subject to change).