Safety
The X3 earned a 2009 Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the agency's highest award. That means it earned top scores in IIHS' frontal-offset, side-impact and rear crash tests. All X3s have standard electronic stability control and a full complement of airbags.
As of publication, the Q5, GLK350 and XC60 hadn't been tested by IIHS.
See also:
Stowing cargo
► Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
► Cover sharp edges and corners.
► Do not stack cargo abov ...
The BMW X3 xDrive35i: Class leading performance and efficiency.
The new top model BMW X3 xDrive35i features BMW's newest turbocharged
3.0-liter inline-6 "N55" engine combining direct fuel injection, twin-scroll
turbo technology and Valvetronic. The N ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...