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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Welcome lamps
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position or
the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"
2. &qu ...
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access contains
a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.
2. Remove the cover.
Remove t ...
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel, as you ...