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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Example: playing back a CD
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. Press the button on the steering wheel. 3. ›C D and multimedia‹ The medium last played is played back. 4. Press the button ...

Lateral ventilation
▷ Thumbwheel for opening and closing the vents continuously, arrow 1. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow 2. ...

Controls
Almost all functions can be operated in the same manner as they are in the front. Special features of operating the system in the rear are described here. Audio/video playback Audio Audio can ...