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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    DVD changer
    Above the glove compartment Press the button. The cover opens automatically. To close: press the cover closed. Controls and displays 1 Empty DVD compartments 2 LED on DVD slot 3 Buttons for ...

    The concept
    Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine. Automatic transmission: the engine starts if the brake is depressed when the Start/Stop button is pre ...

    Interior rearview mirror
    Reducing the blinding effect Reducing the blinding effect From behind when driving at night: turn the knob. ...