BMW X3 - Pictures

The BMW X3 is an extremely capable SUV&nbsp;but the arrival of the Porsche Macan&nbsp;<a href="http://auth.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/macan"></a>has put question marks around its right to the throne. Rivals include the&nbsp;Lexus NX,&nb

<span>The X3 handles brilliantly for any car, let alone a high-riding off-roader.&nbsp;<span>It has the kind of agility and poise that puts some saloons to shame.</span></span>

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The BMW X3 has the kind of chunky, rugged styling that SUV buyers expect from a car like this with roof rails, wide wheelarches and black plastic body cladding.

<span>The X3 may not be the most exciting car to look at, but it's instantly recognisable as a BMW thanks to the trademark kidney grille and twin circular headlights.</span>

<span>The X3 lacks daring design but it makes up for it with a thoughtful layout and a first-rate finish.&nbsp;<span>All the plastics are soft touch whilst the switchgear operates precisely.</span></span>

<span>As a result of its larger dimensions, the BMW X3 offers more interior space.&nbsp;<span>In the rear, three adults will fit in relative comfort, although a tall transmission tunnel means you wouldn't want to stay in the middle sea

<span>With the rear seats in place, boot size is a useful 550 litres, with a 1,600-litre load space available when the seats are folded.</span>

<span>There are plenty of airbags as standard in the BMW X3, as well as stability control and tyre pressure monitoring.&nbsp;<span>&nbsp;Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and blind-spot monitoring are part of the £1,400 Driving

<span>&nbsp;A £550 surround-view camera, £250 speed limit warning and an £895 head-up display can all be found on the X3's option list.</span>

<span>Service intervals are variable across the range, so the car will tell you when it needs some attention from a dealer.&nbsp;<span>BMW offers some competitive pre-paid servicing packages to take the sting out of ownership costs.</s