BMWBLOG had the pleasance of attending BMW Toronto's X1 and X3 gala launch, and information technology proved to be an auspicious occasion, indeed.

Ushered into the all-drinking glass building from the valet, I was welcomed to a night of fine foods and deserts, flowing drinks and expert conversation.  Of form, there were 2 guests of honor present, and both rocked BMW's famed "xDrive" all-wheel-drive system.

To the well-dressed Canadian guests, all-bicycle-drive is an important characteristic and its inclusion on the X1 and X3 bodes well for future sales in the Canadian market place.

xDrive Launch Event Kevin Luc Watermark 131 655x436

The new X3 has taken the market place past tempest, and information technology could well go on to become i of BMW's almost of import cars in the market place.  The X3 xDrive28i starts at $41,900 MSRP in Canadian dollars, equipped with ane of the lightest 6-cylinder engines in its class – thank you to magnesium structure of the cylinders and crankcase.  This inline 6 produces a healthy 240hp and 221 lb-ft of torque with average consumption of nine.5 fifty/100km.

xDrive Launch Event Kevin Luc Watermark 3 655x436

The X3 xDrive35i starts at $46,900 and comes equipped with the vivid N55 twin-gyre single-turbo inline 6.  For those with a hankering for more than power and speed, this engine volition be the choice with 300hp and 295 lb-ft of torque bachelor from only ane,300 rpm.  Notation that consumption is actually lower for the turbocharged 35i model, with average consumption totaling viii.eight 50/100km.

After a seat behind the cycle, trading opinions and thoughts with other guests, and conscientious observations while circling both cars with beer-in-hand, it's clear that BMW have two winners on their easily.  We appreciate BMW Toronto's summit notch hospitality and we expect forward to reporting National sales figures for these 'Ten cars' in both Canada and the USA.

Standby for hereafter Drive Reviews brought to you exclusively by BMWBLOG – your online authority for BMW Group news and reviews.

Photo Credit: Kevin Luc   world wide web.kevinluc.com