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2004 BMW X3 Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
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New Car Review of the 2004 BMW X3 Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $30,000 to $36,3500
Base Invoice Range: $27,500 to $33,500
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MSRP As Tested: $42,660
Versions: X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i
Vehicle Category: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: All-Wheel Drive
Engines: tested the standard 2.5-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 24-valves, Inline 6 cylinder, with variable valve timing, 184-horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 175 lb-ft torque at 3,500 rpm
X3 has an optional 3.0-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 24-valves, Inline 6 cylinder with variable valve timing, 225-horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 214 lb-ft torque at 3,500 rpm
Transmission: tested both the standard 6-speed Manual transmission and the optional 5-speed Automatic with Steptronic.
Engine and Transmission as tested: all variations
Fuel Economy (city/hwy):
- X3 2.5i 18/25/21 with manual transmission
- X3 2.5i 18/24/20 with automatic transmission
- X3 3.0i 17/25/20 with manual transmission
- X3 3.0i 16/23/19 with automatic transmission
Standard Safety Features: Driver and front passenger front and side airbags, side head-protection airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, Antilock Braking System, Traction Control, Antiskid System, Hilld Decent Control, In-Trunk Emergency Trunk Release, Daytime Running Lights, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Tire-pressure Monitor, Rear Obstacle Detection System, Remote Keyless Entry.
Competition: Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, Ford Escape, Honda CRV, Infiniti FX, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Freelander, Lexus RX 330, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Suzuki XL7, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota RAV 4.
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Punkin Center, Arizona â€' Versatility is the name of the game in the sport utility marketplace. With dozens of vehicles to compete with, it is nearly impossible for an automaker to develop a product that can outshine the plethora of competitive products. As is the norm for BMW, their new entry is the shinning star of the small SUV marketplace based predominantly on its performance, and superior technology.
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