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The Mercedes Vito has become available to order with Euro 5 engines. What does this mean? This means that you may be reassured that the Vito now meets probably the most stringent emissions standards looking for a commercial vehicle. Does this imply that the engine is totally new and may be prone to teething issues? Unlikely, since the OM651, as it is lovingly known by the techies at Merecedes Vito has already been observed in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as well as in most of the company’s passenger cars.

The Euro standards are about lowering the amounts of particulates which are sent into the atmosphere, rather than reducing CO2. Actually, the reduction in the particulates and NoX usually comes at a cost – higher fuel consumption and therefore higher Cos emissions. Avoid the newest Vito – because of the oxidation catalytic converter, a particulate filter and cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation).

This has been helped with the introduction of a new ECO gearbox that makes the whole driveline more efficient – the standard six speed gearbox over the Vito range is an industry first – not one other four cylinder van could make this claim. Buyers that choose the four-cylinder Vito can decide on three engine outputs – the 95PS 110Cdi, the 136PS 113Cdi and also the 163PS 116Cdi. For those who have money to lose, go for that 6 cylinder 224PS Vito 122Cdi which has got the Vito to 60mph is just 9.1 seconds – for a van! But when you actually, really have money to lose go for the V6 petrol with 258PS on tap.

It’s whenever you check out the level of detail that the Mercedes-Benz engineers have gone into to make sure that the Vito is economical and reliable that you simply realise the main difference between the Vito and any other van. Variable vane turbocharging is standard over the range. Fraxel treatments, that was supercar territory just a few years back means that the turbo works as well at low and high speeds – none of the turbo lag that us more knowledgeable drivers can remember.

This utilization of quality technology continues inside the depths of the engine – The Vito uses ‘Lanchester Balancing’ to make sure the engines run smoothly – again not one other van maker includes fraxel treatments within their four-cylinder vans. Not quite happy with an even running engine, the engineers have turned their attention to the bolt-ons, for example oil pumps, fuel pumps and coolant pump. All of these use technology that can help to lessen fuel consumption by only working when needed, instead of constantly.

Post sales for the 2010 X3 peaked at a meager 6,075 units this past year, BMW returned towards the drawing board and redefined the X3 as we know it. The all new 2011 BMW X3 has exactly what its scrawny predecessor didn’t. The new X3 has better handling, more horsepower, and it is more fuel-efficient than in the past. Additionally, it boasts a longer and wider body making this SUV not only drives better, but looks better.

Cars.com writes, “With a slightly larger size, a brand new eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive, the five-seater combines BMW’s signature driving prowess with the utility of a crossover.”

Using the exciting new changes, the X3 has become challenging its rivals for that top spot of the luxury SUV class. Though highly competitive in the likes from the Audi Q5, the Lexus RX 350, the Mercedes GLK 350 and also the EX35 from Nissan, consumers have taken kindly to the changes BMW makes. Within the first 3 months of this year, U.S. sales of the X3 more than quadrupled within the same period this past year, nearly selling as much as all 2010 combined.

The 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with the fuel efficient, naturally aspirated 3.0-liter, 240-horsepower in-line six-cylinder engine. The X3 is also available in the high performance xDrive35i model which packs the 3.0-liter, 300 horsepower, turbocharged six-cylinder engine, that tops the very best horsepower rating of numerous of the X3′s main competitors.

With either engine, the 2011 X3 comes standard with all-wheel drive and a highly efficient eight speed automatic transmission having a manual shifting function. Despite adding length and capacity to the 2010 model, the xDrive28i is rated to obtain 19 miles per gallon within the city with a highway mileage rating of 26mpg.

From the features that have been redesigned, probably the most impressive is the new revamped suspension. BMW claims the brand new electronic damping system is so quick that when the front wheels hit a pothole it can adjust damping prior to the rear wheels hit the hole developing a sporty yet smooth ride.

The X3′s interior has also taken on major improvements. Added rear space allows passengers to ride within the back seat with optimal comfort and leg room. The sightlines happen to be made better as the passengers sit up higher permitting an easier ingress and egress. There is also an optional panoramic moonroof which provides the cabin an open and airy feel.

With improvements to the interior and the exterior of the X3, consumers would need to assume that the price tag on would increase with this top quality SUV right? Their assumptions could be wrong then. Coming in at $37,625, that is $2,100 less than the 2010 X3, all of the hype for this 2011 model is deserved and needed.

With BMW expanding its factory in Spartanburg, S.C., this is the first year the X3 has been built in america. With the brand new X3 striking the 2011 luxury SUV class by storm, consumers will continue to look for great things to carry on rolling from Spartanburg.