2009 BMW X3 Review

There is very little about the 2009 BMW X3 that hasn't already been covered by Cars.com; the 2007 model that Kelsey Mays reviewed is essentially the same vehicle that's offered for 2009. What has changed, however, is the X3's competition, as a number of new luxury SUVs have debuted in the intervening years that BMW now has to contend with.

While the car's pros and cons haven't changed much, the X3 is showing its age in terms of technology features — especially when compared with newcomers that best it in both price and style.

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SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and suspension with limited driving stabilization. Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks. Activati ...

Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure. Reduce your speed and ...

Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ► Move the controller to the left. The current panel is closed and the previous panel ...