The all-new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle will go on sale in America by the year-end, starting from $37,625. That is for the X3 xDrive28i model equipped 240-horsepower which is the base. Despite that it comes with features like standard 8-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s acclaimed xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system.

The 2011 X3 will include more standard equipment, including Bluetooth connectivity, iPod/USB interface, anti-theft alarm system, and on the X3 xDrive35i, standard BMW Xenon Adaptive Headlights. Produced exclusively at BMW’s Spartanburg, S.C. factory, the new X3 will be supported by a state-of-the-art ordering and manufacturing system.

The new BMW X3 features the latest in BMW ConnectedDrive technologies, including an available rearview camera with Top View.  The most comprehensive integration for the latest Blackberry smartphone devices will be available, making it possible to read emails from the Navigation screen while stationary and, through innovative text-to-speech technology, listen to e-mails while driving.  As a true representative of The Ultimate Driving Machine®, the X3 offers a number of options to enhance driving dynamics and active safety.

The available Dynamic Handling package includes two firsts in a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle: Driving Dynamics Control and the new Performance Control which works with Dynamic Stability Control to combine individual wheel braking with light throttle to help counteract the effects of understeer and oversteer. Variable Sport Steering is also included with the package. Additionally, for the first time, the X3 will be available with BMW’s Head-Up Display as an option.