2009 BMW X3 Review

There is very little about the 2009 BMW X3 that hasn't already been covered by Cars.com; the 2007 model that Kelsey Mays reviewed is essentially the same vehicle that's offered for 2009. What has changed, however, is the X3's competition, as a number of new luxury SUVs have debuted in the intervening years that BMW now has to contend with.

While the car's pros and cons haven't changed much, the X3 is showing its age in terms of technology features — especially when compared with newcomers that best it in both price and style.

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Engine oil temperature
► Cold engine: the pointer is at the low temperature end. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. ► Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the ...

Route criteria
General information> You can influence the calculated route by selecting certain trip criteria. > Route criteria can be changed during destination entry and during route guidance. > Street ...

The concept
When the low beams are switched on, this system automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assi ...