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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Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
The system can be deactivated/activated via the
TRACTION and SPORT+ programs of the Dynamic
Driving Control. ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
DVD changer
Above the glove compartment
Press the button.
The cover opens automatically.
To close: press the cover closed.
Controls and displays
1 Empty DVD compartments
2 LED on DVD slot
3 Buttons for ...