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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    Bursts of Power
    The 1M's powertrain is the car's high point, providing ample torque at low engine speeds for a satisfying launch. This twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder produces 335 horsepower at 5, ...

    Terminating destination guidance
    1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. "Guidance" 4. "Stop guidance" ...

    Storing
    1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Set the desired position. 3. Press the button. The LED in the button lights up. 4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED goes out. If the M button is pressed ...