X3 in the Market

At $38,000, the X3 starts substantially higher than its nearest competitor, the Acura RDX. Save for its problematic transmission behavior, the BMW offers a more buttoned-down driving experience than the Acura. For some, that's worth every penny.

As BMW surely knows, the X3 can't sit on its pedestal forever. Land Rover's entry-level LR2 is on the way, and so are the Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. If the X3 is to remain a desirable car, BMW will have to fix a few things so buyers need not weigh the good against the bad — because there will be plenty of very good alternatives soon.

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    After the ignition is switched off
    When the remote control is removed or the ignition is switched off, the windows can continue to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened. ...

    Display on the Control Display
    Switching on the backup camera via iDrive With Top View switched on: "Rear view camera" The backup camera image is displayed. The setting is stored for the remote control currently ...

    Tilting the glass sunroof
    Push switch upward briefly. ▷ Closed roof is tilted open. ▷ The opened roof closes until it is in its tilted position. The sliding visor stays completely open. ...