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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Displaying special destinations in the map
To display symbols of the special destinations in the map view: 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Display Points of Interest" 5. Select the ...

Show contact pictures
Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in the vehicle when the mobile phone is connected to the vehicle. The number of transmitted pictures depends on the mobile phone. The mobile phone ...

Calls with multiple participants
General information You can switch between calls or connect two calls to a single conference call. These functions must be supported by the mobile phone and service provider. Accepting a call ...