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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General driving notes
Close the trunk lid Only drive with the trunk closed. Failure to
do so may endanger passengers or other road users or may damage the vehicle in the
event of an accident or a braking and evasive ma ...
More space, wide variety of storage compartments, even greater practicality
The car's larger dimensions (length + 93 mm, wheelbase + 50 mm) mean that
rear passengers can now enjoy extra legroom. Behind the fully contoured front
seats, 15 millimetres of additional knee roo ...
Buckling the belt
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle. ...