X3 in the Market
The compact luxury crossover segment has undergone a revolution since the first-generation X3 debuted. Both the Q5 and GLK-Class have become popular sellers, while X3 sales have lagged behind.
The redesigned X3 puts BMW in position to retake some of the market thanks to its more forgiving ride. Despite some shortcomings, it's still luxurious enough to cut it in this segment, and its more competitive starting price that's about $2,000 less than the 2010 X3 won't hurt, either.
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Ride & Handling
One of my lasting memories of the prior-generation X3 was its extremely firm
ride, which led to a choppy driving experience on rough roads. It was
disappointing, to say the least, because BMWs oft ...
Special destinations
Opening the search for special
destinations
To select special destinations, e.g., hotels or
tourist attractions:
1. "Navigation"
2. "Points of Interest"
3. Select the searc ...
AUTO program
Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and
temperature are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity, and outside influences, the air is directed ...