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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Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1. Pull out the belt webbin ...
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases
the locks on the following:
▷ Doors.
▷ Trunk lid.
▷ ...
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
Mainten ...