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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Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vibrating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the lane,
a warning is not issued.
End of warning
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Exterior mirrors
At a glance
At a glance
1 Adjusting
2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
3 Fold in and out
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's side mirror.
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Luxury Line
The discreet high-gloss chrome elements of this line lend the exterior of the
BMW 3-Series Sedan a particularly elegant and exclusive appeal. The BMW kidney
grille with 11 fine chrome slats, two s ...