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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Safety
Active head restraints, two-row side curtain airbags, front airbags and
side-impact airbags for the front seats are all standard. So is an electronic
stability system, antilock brakes and traction ...
All around the steering wheel
1 Rear window safety switch
2 Power windows
3 Exterior mirror operation
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Lane departure warning
Collision warning
5 Lamps
Front fog lamps
Parking lamps
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