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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Features
The 2009 X3 starts at $39,700 and comes standard with leatherette upholstery,
eight-way power front seats, a panoramic moonroof and rain-sensing windshield
wipers. There are four option packages a ...
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support. ...
Controller without navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
1. Turn.
2. Press.
3. Move in two directions.
Buttons on controller
...