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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    Opening/closing the glass sunroof
    When the sliding visor is open, proceed as described under Sliding visor. ...

    Fuel cap
    Opening 1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap. 2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. 3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing 1. ...

    Buckling the belt
    Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. Tensioning the safety belt automatically After the belt is buckled and the door is closed, the belt is tightened once automatica ...