2011 BMW X3 Review by Mike Hanley
The BMW X3 may have been a pioneer among compact luxury crossovers, but a number of competitors — including the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and Volvo XC60 — have entered the fray since its debut as a 2004 model. Now, with the second-generation X3, BMW has new metal to take them on.
The 2011 BMW X3 is still the small luxury crossover of choice for driving enthusiasts, but its substantially more forgiving suspension tuning should make the new version far more appealing.
I tested the base xDrive28i, which starts at $36,750; with options, our test car's sticker price was $43,875. For a side-by-side comparison with the competitors mentioned above, click here.
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Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packaging
or in the instructions of the system to be
controlled, the system is generally compatible
with the integrated universal remote
control.
If you hav ...
Warning triangle
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket. ...
Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Engine oil temperature
6 External temperature
7 Electronic displays
8 Miles, trip miles
9 Clock
10 Reset miles ...