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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CD changer
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is behind the left side panel in the cargo area.
Removing the CD magazineTo insert or remove CDs from the CD magazine, you must first remove it from the
CD changer: ...
Easy entry/exit
To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel
temporarily moves into the uppermost position ...
Components of the integrated Owner's Manual
The integrated Owner's Manual consists of
three parts, which offer various levels of information
or access possibilities.
Quick Reference Guide
Located in the Quick Reference is important inform ...