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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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 ...
Initiating an Emergency Request
1. Press the cover briefly to open it.
2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.
▷ The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, w ...
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons or via Comfort Access.
Unlocking
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds
to pressing the button.
Locking
Press the ...