Exterior

The exterior remains the same for 2009, and the X3 retains its awkward angles, disjointed taillights and odd lower bodywork. It's not unattractive, but it sure isn't as stylish as Mercedes' new GLK350, Audi's Q5 or the new Volvo XC60, which actually turned heads when I tested it recently.

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    Before driving into a car wash
    In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash, heed the information regarding Washing in automatic car washes ...

    Tire damage
    General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear. Notes Indications of tire damage or other vehicle defects: Unusual vibrations dur ...

    Interior lamps
    General information The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically. The brightness of some of these lamps is influenced by the thumbwheel for the ...