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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3rd row seats
The 3rd row seats are divided and offer space
for two persons.
Folding up backrest
Before folding up the backrest, remove the luggage
compartment roller cover, and, if necessary, slide t ...
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can
be updated.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code are available from your service center.
► Depending ...
Radio Data System RDS
In the FM waveband, additional information is transmitted via RDS. If the reception
conditions are good, the station names are shown on the Control Display. Where reception
is poor or in the event ...