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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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.
T ...
Choice of optimised transmissions: six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic
unit
All engine versions of the new sports sedan are specified as standard with a
state-of-the-art six-speed manual transmission. Alternatively, an eight-speed
automatic transmission is optionally avai ...
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Display
is influenced by:
▷ Certain sitting positions.
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.
▷ Sunglasses with certain pol ...