5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD
New or Notable
What We Like
What We Don't
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“Intelligent” xDrive AWD
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Two inline-six-cylinder engines
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Hill Descent Control
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Youthful BMW styling
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Low center of gravity
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Maneuverability
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xDrive operation
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Ride comfort
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Transmission operation
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Driving ease
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Odometer readability
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Climate-control layout
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Navigation-system readability
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Engine noise at high rpm
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Limited offroad capability
Vehicle Summary
The success of the automaker’s X5 midsize “sports activity vehicle” has prompted BMW to develop a smaller version, called the X3. Scheduled to go on sale early in 2004, the youth-inspired X3 will use powertrains that hail from BMW’s 3 Series passenger cars. Read more
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