X3 in the Market
As you can probably guess by now, the market has caught up with and in many ways passed the X3. That said, if it weren't for BMW's initiative, this segment might not even exist today, let alone offer so many robust choices; Infiniti, Acura and Land Rover also offer competitors.
While the X3's performance chops are probably better than they've ever been, that might not matter much in this segment. Buyers are looking for a certain level of luxury and features, plus mild utility and a decent price, and the X3 isn't delivering.
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Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Display
is influenced by:
Certain sitting positions.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
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Safety
Active head restraints, two-row side curtain airbags, front airbags and
side-impact airbags for the front seats are all standard. So is an electronic
stability system, antilock brakes and traction ...
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
Conform to Federal Safety Requirements
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades.◀ ...