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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Destination guidance with traffic
bulletins
Semi-dynamic destination guidance
When traffic bulletin reception is switched on,
semi-dynamic destination guidance is active.
The destination guidance system takes the
available traffic informa ...
1998: the fourth generation - common rail direct injection, VALVETRONIC and
BMW xDrive
The fourth-generation BMW 3-Series was launched in May 1998 and brought with
it another hike in output, comfort and safety. The new model was four
centimetres (approx. 1.5 in.) longer and wider th ...
Storing the current speed
Push the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.
Storing the current speed
The system stores the current vehicle speed. It
is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument pa ...