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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General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately, using the same switch. The glass sunroof is operational when the ignition is switched on. Danger of pinching M ...

Safety switch
The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, for example, from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear. Switching on and off Press the b ...

Switching the interior lamps on and off
Switching the interior lamps on and off Press the button. To switch off permanently: press the button for approx. 3 seconds. To clear this setting: briefly press the button. ...