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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    Low beams
    Switch position with the ignition switched on: the low beams light up. ...

    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 ...

    Parking lamps
    Switch position : the vehicle lamps light up on all sides, e.g., for parking. Do not use the parking lamps for extended periods; otherwise, the battery may become discharged and it would then ...