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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Adjusting volume
Turn knob 1next to the CD/DVD player until the desired volume is obtained.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel. ...
Six-speed manual transmission as standard
The sporty six-speed manual transmission in the new BMW 3-Series boasts an
easy and precise shifting action and optimal ratio spacing. The lightweight,
compact format and innovative, low-friction ...
The concept
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
In this way, the driver can get information without
averting his or her eyes from the road. ...