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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    Switching off automatically
    The system switches off and the LED goes out: After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving forward. Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driving forward. Switch on the system again if necessary. ...

    The concept
    The backup camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards. The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. ...

    Apps
    At a glance Certain software applications of a suitable cell phone can be integrated in the vehicle. These software applications are displayed on the Control Display. They are operated via iDr ...