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2007 BMW X3
Date Published: 3/27/08

2007 BMW X3
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MSRP:
$38,000 -

Invoice:
$34,960 -

Class:
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle
2007 BMW X3
Expert Rating Summary
Category 3.0si w/nav. sys., auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 4.6
Fuel Economy 5 5
Ride Quality 6 5
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 4.8
Quietness 6 4.5
Controls 6 5.6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 4.8
Cargo Room 7 7.2
Value within Class 2 5.5
Total Score: 57 53.1
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 BMW X3 Review
More power and a subtle restyle mark this compact SUV for 2007. X3 retains its basic five-passenger design, BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive, and an inline 6-cyl engine. The '07, however, is rebadged 3.0si for a new engine with 260 hp, 35 hp more than the outgoing 3.0i. A 6-speed manual transmission remains standard. The available automatic transmission now has 6 speeds vs. 5. X3's AWD lacks low-range gearing, but includes hill descent control. ABS and traction/antiskid control are standard. So are front side airbags and head-protecting tubular side airbags; rear side airbags are optional. An available Sport Package includes firmer suspension and 18-inch wheels, with 19s now available separately. A sunroof and rear glass skylight are standard. Heated rear seats and multiadjustable "comfort" front seats are new options. Other options include leather upholstery, navigation system, steering-linked xenon headlamps, and front/rear obstacle detection. Appearance changes involve new bumpers and lights, along with cabin-trim revisions.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Among utility vehicles, Compact SUVs are typically the least costly and offer the best fuel economy. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. Nearly all are five-passenger vehicles.

Our Best Buys include the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Toyota RAV4.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, and Mitsubishi Outlander.
News
X3 won't be redesigned until at least 2010. Whenever that happens, sources say, BMW will shift production from Europe to its South Carolina plant, alongside the just-redesigned X5. This suggests the next X3 will be a junior X5 in makeup as well as market position. Indeed, it's said to use the same basic platform as the larger SUV. Engines should comprise one or more inline 6-cyl units and perhaps a small V8, but all will run on gasoline. BMW has lately reversed course by saying it will not offer diesel engines in America anytime soon.
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