2009 BMW X3 Review

There is very little about the 2009 BMW X3 that hasn't already been covered by Cars.com; the 2007 model that Kelsey Mays reviewed is essentially the same vehicle that's offered for 2009. What has changed, however, is the X3's competition, as a number of new luxury SUVs have debuted in the intervening years that BMW now has to contend with.

While the car's pros and cons haven't changed much, the X3 is showing its age in terms of technology features — especially when compared with newcomers that best it in both price and style.

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Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued. Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/ 5 km/h. Displayi ...

The concept
▷ The voice activation system can be used to operate functions by means of spoken commands. The system prompts you to make your entries. ▷ Functions that can only be used when the v ...

Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state: When the ignition is switched off: press ON/ OFF button on the radio. When the engine is running: press START/ STOP button. Some electronic systems/power con ...