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Compact Design
Just as BMW's compact 3 Series ranks below the midsize 5 Series, the five-seat X3 sits in the shadow of the larger X5. The styling clearly says BMW, but it's the multi-paneled look of earlier mode ...

Storage compartments in thecargo area
Storage space under the cargo floor cover Raise the cargo floor panel. The storage space under the cargo floor panel is subdivided. Two additional subdividers can be inserted to partition it ...

The concept
The following can be operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel: Current audio source. Redial on telephone*. Activation of the voice activation system*. ...