BMW X3

The redesigned 2011 BMW X3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the xDrive28i and the xDrive35i. The X3 xDrive28i has a 6 Speed manual transmission, 3.0-liter I6, 240-horsepower engine, and BMW refers to the X3 as a Sport Activity Vehicle, with an emphasis on performance. The X3 is only slightly smaller than the X5 and features the xDrive all-wheel drive and traction system, a new engine, new transmission, more refined interior and a freshened exterior.

MSRP:

Standard Engine:

$36,750 – $41,050

The xDrive28i model has a 3.0-liter, I6, 240-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway.

The xDrive35i model is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.

Average Consumer Rating:

Expert Rating:

“The X3 is unquestionably a great-handing car, with BMW looks, fit, and finish, and the feeling of driving a much larger, more substantial vehicle.”

“The X3 is unquestionably a great-handing car, with BMW looks, fit, and finish, and the feeling of driving a much larger, more substantial vehicle.”

“The features are really, really nice. The 8-speaker sound system is excellent, and the panoramic moon-roof is to die for. The Xenon headlamps lit up my favorite dark, curvy road so well that I drove with total confidence. “