2008 BMW X3 Editors Ratings

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EDITORS' RATINGS OVERALL SCORE:

RATING Overall

Long on style and short on interior volume, the BMW X3 is hardly more versatile than a 3 Series sedan when it comes to carrying people and cargo. But if you're merely after a higher seating position, it'll get the job done.

DETAILED EDITORS' RATINGS

RATING Dynamics

The lineup has been simplified to a single model called the "X3 3.0si" equipped with the latest generation of BMW's 3.0-liter, inline six-cylinder engine. In this application, it makes 260 horsepower. With the sport package, the X3 can be entertaining.

RATING Comfort

Ride is best described as stiff, especially with the sport package. Interior space is generous.

RATING Function

Has a lot of features, but the numerous buttons on the dash make adjusting the audio and HVAC a bit of a learning experience.

RATING Design/Build Quality

Looks like a BMW first and an SUV second. The interior is handsome, and materials have been revised for 2007. Front and rear ends have also been restyled.

DETAILED PROFILE:

Image Enhancer

Prominent BMW badge.

Luxurious

Plenty of features, including headrest-mounted video screens.

Cargo Hauler

Not much capacity for an SUV.

2008 BMW X3 Editors' Model Ratings