Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side curtain airbags, active head restraints for the front seats and an electronic stability system.
For a full list of safety features, visit the Standard Equipment & Specs page. To see how well child-safety seats fit in the X3, check out MotherProof.com's Car Seat Check.
See also:
The Appendage Factor
M cars have had what I call a high appendage factor — the feeling that the
car is an extension of the driver. It's typically experienced in cars whose
various systems and characteristics are well- ...
Determining the load limit
Determining the load limit
1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle’s
placard:
▷ The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, d ...
Under the Hood
The 135i's turbocharged inline-six makes 300 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet
of torque. It works through a six-speed manual or BMW's seven-speed dual-clutch
automatic. Either car hits 60 mph in abo ...