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.
See also:
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into account
the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service determines
the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possi ...
Snap-in adapter
Installation locationIn the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1. Press the button and remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, ...
Controls
Controls at a glance
1. Control Display
2. Controller with buttons
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and create the settings. ...