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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Servotronic
The conceptThe Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the wheels relative
to the vehicle speed.
At low speeds, the steering force is strongly assisted, i.e. less force is needed
f ...
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available before
opening.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while drivin ...
Notes
Switch off the engine before refueling
Always switch off the engine before refueling;
otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the
tank and a message will be displayed.◀
Observe when handlin ...