2007 BMW X3 Review

BMW's compact SUV, the X3, has sparked a parade of competitors from Acura to Volvo, all seemingly aimed at convincing shoppers too rich for a Honda CR-V that, yes, there is a $40,000 alternative.

The aging X3 stays fresh for 2007 thanks to a zippier engine, a new automatic transmission and modest styling changes. Some shoppers may be put off by the new transmission, which muffs its way through slower speeds, but between the masterful handling and high-quality cabin there's enough to like to justify the price.

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DSC OFF
Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends. Stabilizing interventions by the Integral Active Steering* system are only performed by the rear axle steering. To i ...

Front
A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats. Opening Raise the center arm rest. Repositioning Center armrest can be pushed in the longitudinal direction. I ...

Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine running. The backup camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive. ...