Exterior
The exterior remains the same for 2009, and the X3 retains its awkward angles, disjointed taillights and odd lower bodywork. It's not unattractive, but it sure isn't as stylish as Mercedes' new GLK350, Audi's Q5 or the new Volvo XC60, which actually turned heads when I tested it recently.
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Intelligent lightweight design brings further reduction in fuel consumption
and CO2 emissions
Use of lightweight materials has played a significant role in reducing
vehicle weight and in delivering high passenger cell safety standards, combined
with a significant increase in strength. At t ...
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
▷ The marking lights up in
green: the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up in orange:
the system has been
interrupted.
▷ The marking does not light up: ...
Going & Stopping
You'd never suspect the X5 M is powered by a 555-hp V-8 if you were simply
riding along running errands, because it behaves like any luxury crossover would
in that situation. Acceleration from a s ...