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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Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. Tensioning the safety belt automatically After the belt is buckled and the door is closed, the belt is tightened once automatica ...

Sound output
Switching on/off When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF button on the radio. Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: press the ON/OFF button on the radio. ...

Destination entry via voice
General informationFor instructions on the voice activation system. > During the destination entry by voice, you can switch between voice entry and entry via iDrive at any time. To do so, reacti ...