2009 BMW X3

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Likes
Strong acceleration
Interior styling
Available manual transmission
Standard all-wheel drive
Panoramic sunroof

Dislikes
Tight backseat
Choppy styling outside
Doesn't handle like BMW's cars

The 2009 BMW X3 is a compact crossover vehicle built in South Carolina, and it takes on the likes of the Acura RDX and the Land Rover LR2 as BMW's entry-level off-roader. The 2009 X3 is a four-door with a wagon back, a taller ride height, and all-wheel drive.