X3 in the Market
At $38,000, the X3 starts substantially higher than its nearest competitor, the Acura RDX. Save for its problematic transmission behavior, the BMW offers a more buttoned-down driving experience than the Acura. For some, that's worth every penny.
As BMW surely knows, the X3 can't sit on its pedestal forever. Land Rover's entry-level LR2 is on the way, and so are the Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. If the X3 is to remain a desirable car, BMW will have to fix a few things so buyers need not weigh the good against the bad — because there will be plenty of very good alternatives soon.
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Opening/closing the sliding visor
You can move the sliding visor independently
with the sunroof closed or tilted.
▷ Press the switch in the
desired
direction to the resistance
point and hold it there.
The sliding viso ...
Range
After the reserve range is
reached:
A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
The remaining range is
shown on the computer.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when ...
Activating the assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Showing the parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning circle lines are displayed.
Showing the obstacl ...