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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Removing: Electrical* head restraints
Note
Do not remove the rear head restraints.
To avoid damage, they can only be installed by
your service center.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat ...
Integrated key
Integrated key
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷ Driver's door, refer
▷ Cargo floor cover in cargo area ...
DVD changer
Above the glove compartment
Press the button.
The cover opens automatically.
To close: press the cover closed.
Controls and displays
1 Empty DVD compartments
2 LED on DVD slot
3 Buttons for ...