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.
See also:
Top-class comfort features: Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System
delivers an unparalleled audio experience.
The standard-fitted comfort-enhancing features on board the new BMW 6-Series
Coupe include 2-zone climate control, a multifunction steering wheel, electric
steering column adjustment, electrically ...
1998: the fourth generation - common rail direct injection, VALVETRONIC and
BMW xDrive
The fourth-generation BMW 3-Series was launched in May 1998 and brought with
it another hike in output, comfort and safety. The new model was four
centimetres (approx. 1.5 in.) longer and wider th ...
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switch on the backup camera via the iDrive. ...