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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ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the engine control and comfort functions, e. g. the climate control output, are adjusted. The exte ...

Display the calendar
Appointments during the last 20 and the next 50 days can be displayed. 1. "Office" 2. "Calendar" The appointments on the current day are displayed. ...

Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is selected. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of the microphone on the telephone ...