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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Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator
and let the vehicle roll.
The flo ...
Lighter
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; otherwise,
there is the danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote control
with you when leaving the vehicle so ...
Destination entry via BMW Assist
A connection is established to the Concierge
service
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
3. Open "Options".
4. "BMW Assist dest. entry" ...