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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    Apps
    At a glance Certain software applications of a suitable cell phone can be integrated in the vehicle. These software applications are displayed on the Control Display. Operation can be performe ...

    Displays in the instrument cluster
        Displays in the instrument cluster 1 Stored desired speed ▷ Green: the system is active. ▷ Orange: the system is interrupted. 2 Selected desired speed appears br ...

    Releasing
    With the ignition switched on: Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission position P is engaged. The LED and indicator lamp go out. The parking bra ...