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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Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives. ...
Important features in the engine compartment
1 Vehicle identification number*
2 Jump starting, negative terminal
3 Washer fluid reservoir
4 Jump starting, positive terminal
5 Oil filler neck. 760i/Li: filler neck is located
under a flap. ...
Interior
The 128i's interior design is fairly traditional, with more upright shapes
than sweeping contours. Dual-zone climate controls sit below the center air
vents and optional navigation system, with BM ...