2011 BMW X3 - First Drive Review - Car and Driver
1 inches longer than before, at 183. width has expanded by 1. 1 inches, to 74. 1. and the front and rear track each increase by 3. 6 inches. Height, meanwhile, has come down by half an inch, to 65. 4 inches. But the more tangible benefit of the growth—the new X3 is almost as large as the first-generation X5—is a rear seat wherein a pair of adults may reside comfortably without developing knee calluses from constant rubbing against the front seatbacks. The Early DQ Now let’s tackle a preliminary read on the new X3’s DQ—dynamic quotient. Most BMW vehicles are exemplary in their balance between ride and handling, but the guys responsible for tuning the original X3’s chassis missed the mark, erring on the side of knife-edged responses. It took a while, but we’re pleased to report that the net result of a new multilink rear-suspension setup, revisions to the front struts, and general retuning of other suspension components is ride quality that is much more 3-series supple, with... The X3 can be outfitted with BMW’s dynamic damper control suspension—electronically controlled shocks that adjust to surface conditions—which offers three driver-adjustable operating modes: normal, sport, and sport plus, none of which approaches... Source: www.caranddriver.com
