2007 BMW X3 Review

BMW's compact SUV, the X3, has sparked a parade of competitors from Acura to Volvo, all seemingly aimed at convincing shoppers too rich for a Honda CR-V that, yes, there is a $40,000 alternative.

The aging X3 stays fresh for 2007 thanks to a zippier engine, a new automatic transmission and modest styling changes. Some shoppers may be put off by the new transmission, which muffs its way through slower speeds, but between the masterful handling and high-quality cabin there's enough to like to justify the price.

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Starting destination guidance
1. "Navigation" 2. Make a destination entry. 3. "Accept destination" 4. "Start guidance" The route is shown on the Control Display. The distance to the destination/i ...

Adjusting
Adjusting 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating position. 3. Fold the lever back. ...

Automatic deactivation of the frontpassenger airbags
The system determines whether the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the resistance of the human body. The front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or de ...