X3 in the Market
As you can probably guess by now, the market has caught up with and in many ways passed the X3. That said, if it weren't for BMW's initiative, this segment might not even exist today, let alone offer so many robust choices; Infiniti, Acura and Land Rover also offer competitors.
While the X3's performance chops are probably better than they've ever been, that might not matter much in this segment. Buyers are looking for a certain level of luxury and features, plus mild utility and a decent price, and the X3 isn't delivering.
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Surround View
The concept
Surround View includes the following systems:
Backup camera.
Side View.
Top View.
It assists the driver when parking, maneuvering
and on blind driveways and intersections. ...
HD Radio™ reception
Many stations broadcast both analog and digital signals. If a digital radio network
is available, these stations can be received digitally and thus with better sound
quality.
License conditions
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Engaging the transmission position
Transmission position P can only be disengaged
if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or ...