2009 BMW X3 Review

There is very little about the 2009 BMW X3 that hasn't already been covered by Cars.com; the 2007 model that Kelsey Mays reviewed is essentially the same vehicle that's offered for 2009. What has changed, however, is the X3's competition, as a number of new luxury SUVs have debuted in the intervening years that BMW now has to contend with.

While the car's pros and cons haven't changed much, the X3 is showing its age in terms of technology features — especially when compared with newcomers that best it in both price and style.

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The concept
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the backup camera, can be switched on. PDC supports you when parking. Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or behind your vehicle ...

Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is selected. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of the microphone on the telephone ...

Supplementary text messages
Additional information on the Control Display, e.g., on the cause of a malfunction or the required action, can be called up via Check Control. The text of urgent messages is displayed automatica ...