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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Activating
Activating
The High-beam Assistant can be activated
when the low beams are switched on.
1. Turn the light switch to or
.
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, arrow.
The indicator ...
Changing batteries
Changing batteries
1. Press the detent and remove the cover.
2. Change the batteries. The type and installation
position are marked on the bottom of
the battery compartment.
3. Close the cove ...
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx. 12
to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control button
again to switch between English "E" and German
"O".
The setting is stored au ...