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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Notes
▷ The ranges of Apps that can be displayed on
the Control Display depend on the range of
installed software applications on the mobile
phone.
▷ The data transmission of the software ...
Stowing cargo
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo
area separating wall.
Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of th ...
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly.
Storing
1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.
2. Press the desired ...