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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Active cruise control
With active cruise control you can select a desired
speed which is then automatically maintained
when driving on open roadways and is
varied to maintain a selected distance setting to
slower m ...
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in advance.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires cannot
be detected. Therefore, check ...
Opening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available before
opening.
Opening from the outside
Press the button on the trunk lid.
Press the button ...