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.
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Interior
Even though it's relatively unchanged for 2009, the X3's interior remains
very upscale for this segment. My test car's dark brown leather upholstery and
black dashboard made for an especially clas ...
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Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and increases
the rate at which damage d ...
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Danger of pinching<>
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ ...