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BMW X3 Revamped
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| The BMW X3 hasn't been popular with everyone, and as a result it's getting a makeover by BMW. Changes are said to include a re-styling, and significant alterations to the engines. The new vehicles will be in the showroom from late 2006. | |
| The new X3 line up will include a 2.5 litre and 268bhp 3 litre petrol engines, plus a 3.0 litre diesel, and all versions should feature new, improved electronic traction and stability control systems. The diesel will very likely be the pick of the bunch thanks to its 428 ft lb of torque and 282 bhp. Despite the car's weight, that should allow it to accelerate from 0-60 in well under 7 seconds whilst returning over 32 mpg; those are fairly impressive figures for an off road capable 4x4. | | | Styling changes will affect both the interior and exterior. | | | Prices are not known at this time. | |
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Other Information
| A new Mini Cooper S will be seen by the public for the first time at the Paris Motor show in September 2006. | |
| Ford's new Ka is due to arrive in the UK in 2008, and early indications are that it will be a popular new release. | |
| Toyota are said to be developing mind reading devices for inclusion in future models of their cars, and these will be used to adapt your car's settings according to how you are feeling. | | | But don't expect to your Celica, MR2, Avensis or Corolla adjusting itself to your mood any time soon. | |
| Hyundai have facelifted their popular Coupe once again, and it looks good. | | | The 'Korean Ferrari' has changed shape several times in its life and not always to the customer's liking. However, this latest revision, which will be on sale towards the end of 2006 looks great; the lines are leaner and meaner with a relatively agressive look from the front. | |
| Yet another peformance car built on the Golf platform will be available from early 2007 in the shape of the incredible Audi S3. | |
| A Californian Company (Tesla Motors) have developed a 100% electric version of the Lotus Elise with input from the Norfolk company. And before sports car enthusiasts switch off, thinking that electric cars are slow and boring, the new car is claimed to have a 0-60 time of about 4 seconds! | |
| UK Performance specialists Ralliart have released a 366bhp variant of the current Mitsubushi Lancer Evo. | |
| VW have stepped up the ante in the value for money stakes with their Blue Motion Polo; the new model is capable of over 72mpg and has a C02 rating of 103g/Km. | |
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