2011 BMW X3 Review by Mike Hanley
The BMW X3 may have been a pioneer among compact luxury crossovers, but a number of competitors — including the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and Volvo XC60 — have entered the fray since its debut as a 2004 model. Now, with the second-generation X3, BMW has new metal to take them on.
The 2011 BMW X3 is still the small luxury crossover of choice for driving enthusiasts, but its substantially more forgiving suspension tuning should make the new version far more appealing.
I tested the base xDrive28i, which starts at $36,750; with options, our test car's sticker price was $43,875. For a side-by-side comparison with the competitors mentioned above, click here.
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Climate control
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not avai ...
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available before
opening.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while drivin ...
Exclusively from BMW ConnectedDrive: a wide range of driver assistance
systems, including BMW Head-Up Display with a full spectrum of colours.
The selection of driver assistance systems and mobility services available
from BMW ConnectedDrive for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe is even broader than that
enjoyed by its predecessor. These system ...