2011 BMW X3 Review by Mike Hanley
The BMW X3 may have been a pioneer among compact luxury crossovers, but a number of competitors — including the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and Volvo XC60 — have entered the fray since its debut as a 2004 model. Now, with the second-generation X3, BMW has new metal to take them on.
The 2011 BMW X3 is still the small luxury crossover of choice for driving enthusiasts, but its substantially more forgiving suspension tuning should make the new version far more appealing.
I tested the base xDrive28i, which starts at $36,750; with options, our test car's sticker price was $43,875. For a side-by-side comparison with the competitors mentioned above, click here.
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Interior: First-class ambience, intelligent functionality.
A generous and versatile spatial concept, high-grade materials and a
characteristic three-dimensional surface design provide the interior of the new
BMW X3 with a modern, premium ambience and inte ...
AUX-IN port
At a glance
► For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3
player. The sound is output on the vehicle
loudspeakers.
► Recommendation: use medium tone and
volume settings on the audio devic ...
Emissions
The warning lamp lights up:
The vehicle is producing higher emissions. The trip can be continued. Have the
car checked as soon as possible.
Canadian models display this warning lamp.
The lamp f ...