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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Steering wheel
Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while
the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected
movement.
1. Fold the lever down.
2. M ...
Software Update
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version. With
a software update, the vehicle can support new
cell phones or new external device, for example.
The ...
Adjusting
Danger of burns when screen is folded out
Do not reach behind the screen; otherwise,
there is the danger of getting burned. The
back of the screen can become very hot.◀
▷ To fold ...