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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    Controls
    Almost all functions can be operated in the same manner as they are in the front. Special features of operating the system in the rear are described here. Audio/video playback Audio Audio can ...

    Personal Profile settings
    The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile. More information on the settings can be found under: Active Cruise Control: collision warning. Exterior mirror position. C ...

    Performance Control
    Performance Control enhances the agility of your vehicle. To enhance performance during sporty driving, the rear wheel on the inside of the curve is braked while the resulting braking effect is ...