BMW X3 Review
This smart 4x4 handles like a dream. It’s sharp and surprisingly spacious. And if you’re on the look out for a great value off-roader, make sure you take a look at the used BMW X3s on offer at The Car Shop tight now.
Yes, the X3 is let down a little by a ride that’s just a bit too firm and fidgety. But don't worry. It's draw back comes as a result of crisp handling that sets the BMW apart from many other 4x4s on the road. Smooth acceleration and the remarkable absence of body roll make this a quite phenomenal car to drive.
Choose from two petrol and three diesel engines. The petrol models are pretty expensive to run and both fall in the higher tax bracket, but take the 2.0-litre diesel for a spin and you'll stretch it to nearly 40 miles per gallon.
Every X3 comes with alloy wheels, a four-wheel-drive and hill descent control system, climate and cruise control, plus a CD player. And when you step inside, you'll find the dashboard is arranged in a simple uncluttered style, using classy, stylish materials. All in all it's a highly desirable 4x4 that many owners wouldn’t do without.