Click for high-res images One of the many vehicles that will be debuting at the Geneva Motor Show this week is an emergency rescue version of the BMW X3. The rescue version is based on the X3 xDrive 20d which is powered by a 177 hp version of BMW’s 2.0L four cylinder diesel engine. Drive goes to the wheels through BMW’s torque vectoring xDrive all-wheel-drive system. Even in this SUV body, the diesel returns 36.2 mpg (U.S.). As expected of a rescue vehicle, it’s equipped with the usual array of equipment including lights, sirens and mountings for rescue equipment. Gallery: BMW X3 xDrive20d emergency rescue vehicle [Source: BMW] Continue reading Geneva Preview: BMW X3 xDrive20d rescue vehicle, 36.2 mpg (U.S.) Auto Blog: Diesel , BMW , Geneva Motor Show Geneva Preview: BMW X3 xDrive20d rescue vehicle, 36.2 mpg (U.S.) originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green

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Geneva Preview: BMW X3 xDrive20d rescue vehicle, 36.2 mpg (U.S.)