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 GLK350, Audi's Q5 or the new Volvo XC60, which actually turned heads when I tested it recently.

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    Two additional gears mean threefold progress: quicker shifts, greater smoothness, enhanced efficiency.
    The wider spread of ratios allows the engine to run at lower speeds, often in the "tallest" gear, 8th. Yet even with this wider spread, the steps between adjacent gears are reduced; in t ...

    Information in detail
    Range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km. If there is only enough fuel left for ...

    Actions in the event of a flat tire
    Run-flat tires You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. Do not continue driving without run-flat tires If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires ...