ShareThis2007 BMW X3
TYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-passenger, compact sport utility vehicle.
PRICE: $36,800 base ($33,670 invoice).
WHERE BUILT: Austria.
KEY RIVALS: Lexus RX 330, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90, Porsche Cayenne.
POWER: 3-liter, 260-horsepower, inline 6-cylinder engine; five-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY: 16 city, 23 highway mpg.
CHASSIS: xDrive all-wheel drive system, electronically controlled with variable front/rear torque split & traction control, double-pivot strut-type front suspension, front thrust plate, central link rear suspension, rear subframe on four mounts, with acoustically decoupled mounting of suspension system, front/rear stabilizer bars; power rack-and-pinion steering; power disc brakes; dynamic stability control; 17-inch alloy wheels.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 179.7 x 73.1 x 66.1 inches.
WHEELBASE X TRACK: 110.1 x 60/60.7 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 4,023 pounds.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 8 inches.
TOWING: 3,500 pounds.
STANDARD: Rain-sensing windshield wipers with heated windshield-washer jets, power heated side mirrors with auto-tilt, roof rails, rear window wiper/washer, remote keyless entry, courtesy lights, rechargeable flashlight in glove box, cruise control, leatherette upholstery, heated/leather-wrapped steering wheel, eight-way power adjustable/heated front seats, center armrest/storage compartment, navigation system, wood trim, power accessories, automatic climate control, panorama moonroof, MP3 compatible AM/FM/CD 10-speaker audio system with six-disc CD changer, iPod adapter kit, split-folding rear seats with armrest, toolkit, anti-theft system, front/rear seat head protection system, front air bags, rear side-impact air bags.
OPTIONS: Leather upholstery ($1,450); cold weather package ($750); premium package ($1,800); sport package ($1,800).
