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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    Light-emitting diodes LED
    Light-emitting diodes installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls, displays and other equipment in your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which op ...

    Opening/closing the glass sunroof
    ▷ Press the switch in the desired direction to the resistance point and hold it there. The glass sunroof moves while the switch is being held. ▷ Press the switch in the desired ...

    Minimum tread depth
    Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's circumference and have the legally required minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. They are marked on the side of the tire wit ...