Interior
Even though it's relatively unchanged for 2009, the X3's interior remains very upscale for this segment. My test car's dark brown leather upholstery and black dashboard made for an especially classy color combination. As usual, BMW's leather is of a higher grade than you'll find in other vehicles.
The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and even the backseat isn't terribly uncomfortable. Backseat legroom overall is about average for the class, coming in at 35.8 inches, compared with 35.1 in the GLK350, 36.4 in the XC60 and 37.4 in the Q5.
The best part of the X3 is its utility. The cargo area is exceptionally tall compared with others in the class, which means you can stack things upright that you'd otherwise have to lay flat, like golf bags. The load floor is also nice and low, which makes Costco runs a lot easier on your back. The X3 bests the three models above in overall cargo room, and it only trails the Volvo when the rear seats are up.
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Display in the instrument cluster
The selected speed is displayed
in the speedometer.
► Green: the system is actively
braking the vehicle.
► Orange: the system is on
standby. ...
Satellite radio
General information
The channels are offered in predefined packages.
The packages must be enabled by telephone.
Navigation bar overview
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be ...
Determining the load limit
1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle’s
placard:
► The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle
and uns ...
