BMW X3 (2011 - 2017) xDrive35d M Sport (06/14-) 5d Step Auto Owner Review

For a relatively large car the performance is more than adequate. The four-wheel-drive has never really been tested but on the occasion that I need it to move quickly out of corners everything works very well. If economy was important I would’ve chosen a smaller engine but this model accelerates very well. The eight speed automatic is always in the right gear for which ever mode you choose. The sport mode certainly tightens everything up if you want to achieve better A to B times. Eco mode can help improve consumption by 10%. Motorway cruising is effortless and the car is surprisingly quiet. Cruise control works very well and it’s easy to cover large mileages in comfort. Plenty of room for five adults and their luggage and the drivers position puts you in a very commanding position. Passengers find the rear seats comfortable and are far better than the previous model. Just enough technology and unlike the newer model distractions are minimal so the lack of big graphics is not a problem.