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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System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Display
The images from both cameras are shown simultaneously
on the Control Display.
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the tra ...
Controls
1 Change the entertainment source
2 CD/DVD* drive
3 Eject CD/DVD
4 Change station/track
5 Programmable memory buttons
6 Volume, on/off ...
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, condensation
water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal. ...