BMW recently released a teaser video of its upcoming X1 playing in the Arctic snow, and it appears as though the German automaker also brought the X1’s bigger brother along for the frosty tip. Our spy photographers braved the frigid temperatures to bring us the latest shot of the updated BMW X3.

The new X3’s dimensions will hardly change compared with the current one, and its styling will be shaped to reflect elements from the CS Concept, as seen in our illustration. The basic shape will remain much the same, however the new model is expected to feature a more prominent grille plus new wraparound headlights.

Designers will also focus on improving the quality of the interior, as the new X3 will be facing stiff competition from the recently new Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK.

Production of the X3 will be moved to BMW’s Spartanburg plant, where it will be built alongside the new X6 and X5.

Expect to see the twin-turbo 3.0-liter from the 335i make its way into the X3 range, as well as the powerful but frugal new 204-hp 2.0-liter turbodiesel. A new hybrid model is also tipped to be on the table.

However, the current X3 will have to soldier on for a few more years until the arrival of this all-new model comes for the 2011 model year.