2007 BMW X3 Review

BMW's compact SUV, the X3, has sparked a parade of competitors from Acura to Volvo, all seemingly aimed at convincing shoppers too rich for a Honda CR-V that, yes, there is a $40,000 alternative.

The aging X3 stays fresh for 2007 thanks to a zippier engine, a new automatic transmission and modest styling changes. Some shoppers may be put off by the new transmission, which muffs its way through slower speeds, but between the masterful handling and high-quality cabin there's enough to like to justify the price.

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The concept
The backup camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards. The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. ...

Playback
Loading the CD/DVD player Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up. Playback begins automatically. Reading can take a few minutes with compressed audio files. Starting playback A CD/DVD is ...

Decreasing speed
Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed. ▷ Each time the lever is pulled to the resistance point, the desired speed is d ...