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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Displaying a list of route sections
When destination guidance has been started, a
list of the route sections can be displayed. The
driving distance and traffic bulletins are displayed
for each route section.
1. "Navigation&q ...
Stowing cargo
▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo
area separating wall.
▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure e ...
Precise lines produce a stretched silhouette and enhance the car's dynamic
impact
Powerfully taut surfaces with sweeping lines dominate the side view of the
BMW 3-Series Sedan, stretching the car visually and lending extra verve to its
dynamic stance. The flanks of the car are ...