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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Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fixing
systems, observe the operating and safety
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Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and
repair methods.
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COMFORT
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization.
Activating COMFORT
Press button repeatedly until COMFORT is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
In certain situations, the system automa ...