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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General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts ...
Exterior
The exterior remains the same for 2009, and the X3 retains its awkward
angles, disjointed taillights and odd lower bodywork. It's not unattractive, but
it sure isn't as stylish as Mercedes' new GL ...
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center. ...