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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Comparison with ordinary remote control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons of the remote control or Comfort Access.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely, arrow 1. Th ...
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil levelYour car is equipped with an electronic oil-level monitor.
For precise measurement and display of t ...
Initialization after a power failure
After a power failure, it is only possible to raise
the roof, if necessary.
Have the system initialized by your service center. ...