X3 in the Market

The compact luxury crossover segment has undergone a revolution since the first-generation X3 debuted. Both the Q5 and GLK-Class have become popular sellers, while X3 sales have lagged behind.

The redesigned X3 puts BMW in position to retake some of the market thanks to its more forgiving ride. Despite some shortcomings, it's still luxurious enough to cut it in this segment, and its more competitive starting price that's about $2,000 less than the 2010 X3 won't hurt, either.

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    General information
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    Tail lamps, bulb replacement
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    Manual transmission
    Switching off the engine 1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the Start/Stop button. 2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Set the parking brake. ...