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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Head-Up Display with full-colour capability
The new-generation Head-Up Display delivers even greater display quality,
functionality and flexibility. The symbols projected onto the windscreen are
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Performance
The 650i is the only 6 Series trim available for 2012; the convertible is
hitting the market ahead of the hardtop coupe. The rear wheels are powered by a
400-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 e ...