X3 in the Market

The compact luxury crossover segment has undergone a revolution since the first-generation X3 debuted. Both the Q5 and GLK-Class have become popular sellers, while X3 sales have lagged behind.

The redesigned X3 puts BMW in position to retake some of the market thanks to its more forgiving ride. Despite some shortcomings, it's still luxurious enough to cut it in this segment, and its more competitive starting price that's about $2,000 less than the 2010 X3 won't hurt, either.

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    Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features
    1. Messages, e.g. Check Control Time Date 2. Range 3. Computer 4. Navigation display Service requirements Miles/trip miles 5. Selection list, for instance radio Current fuel consumpti ...

    Treble, bass, balance, and fader
    ▷ "Treble": treble adjustment. ▷ "Bass": depth adjustment. ▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribution. ▷ "Fader": front/rear volu ...

    Pinch protection system
    If the closing force when closing the glass sunroof exceeds a certain value, the closing movement is stopped, beginning at approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or from the tilt ...