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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Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you to
another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile
function. For more information, contact your
service center.
Transmission takes place via:
...
The concept
This system can replace up to three different
hand-held transmitters for various types of remote-
controlled equipment, such as garage
doors or lighting systems.
The hand-held transmitter signa ...
Releasing
Press the switch while the
brake pedal is
pressed or transmission position P is engaged.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Take the remote control with you
Ta ...