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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Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available before
opening.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while drivin ...
Backrest width
Change the width of the backrest using the side
wings to adjust the lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully. ...
Remote control
Remote control
1. Menu navigation
2. Volume for headphones with jack plug
3. Changing track or chapter during CD-,
DVDor AUX playback, fast forward/rewind
4. Headphones right/left
5. Open sta ...