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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X3 in the Market
The compact luxury crossover segment has undergone a revolution since the
first-generation X3 debuted. Both the Q5 and GLK-Class have become popular
sellers, while X3 sales have lagged behind.
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Apps
At a glance
Certain software applications of a suitable cell
phone can be integrated in the vehicle. These
software applications are displayed on the Control
Display.
They are operated via iDr ...
Context help - Owner's Manual to the
temporarily selected function
The relevant information can be opened directly.
Opening during operation via iDrive
To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the options menu:
1. Press the
button or mo ...