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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Gentleman function
The front passenger seat can be adjusted with
the switches of the driver's seat.
1. Press the button. The LED
lights up.
2. Adjust the front passenger seat on your own
seat.
3. If needed, ...
Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged
when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control
at least twice a year f ...
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Raise the center arm rest.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed in the longitudinal
direction. I ...