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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Contacts
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Closing
Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate
is clear; ot ...
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free
driving. In conjunction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags,
the seated position has a majo ...