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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Safety
Standard safety features include front-, side-impact and side curtain
airbags. Active head restraints, antilock brakes and an electronic stability
system are also standard. Blind spot and lane dep ...
Status of the Owner's Manual
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Coupe: through-loading system
Opening
1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the corresponding lever in the
cargo area.
2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. Fold the backrest
forward b ...