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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What to do if...
▷ The current transmission position cannot be displayed? The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region, is in a poor reception area, or the system is currently determining the position ...

The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location. ...

Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Display of desired speed 2 Distance to vehicle ahead of you 3 Vehicle symbol 4 Brief status display Desired speed Marking in the speedometer The marking lights up in green: the syste ...