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What is it?

The X3 is BMW's mid-sized off-roader that sits between the well established X5 and the relatively new X1 in the company's 4x4 range. It's been in production, with relatively few tweaks, since 2004 and now it's due for replacement by an all-new version in November.

The new model isn't quite ready for production, so BMW is being a little secretive about the final details. That's why the car you see in the pictures is covered with unusual black and white camouf...


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