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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Hood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training. If you are unf ...

Service status
Displaying available servicesDisplay of all services available in the vehicle. 1.  "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" 2.  "Service Status" 3.  "Avail ...

Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system 1. Briefly press the button on the steering wheel. 2. Say the command. Terminating the voice activation system Briefly press the button on the stee ...