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 the side extensions
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the resting
position. ...
Observe the following when
refueling
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely
into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel
pump nozzle during refueling causes:
▷ Premature pump shutoff.
▷ Reduced efficiency in t ...
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the computer
is to be displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. Select the desired dis ...
