We recommend the sport seats in front for their extendable thigh bolsters and more aggressive side bolstering they may feel firmer at first but they're better in long-distance support. In back, there's space carved out for feet, under the front seat, and head room soars. The rear seats now all have a ski pass-through and 40:20:40 segments for better flexibility and seatback folding. With seating for five, the X3 has a large 19-cubic-foot rear storage area that swells to 56.6 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. It's about the same size as the Audi Q5, and a bit longer than the Mercedes GLK or shorter than the Cadillac SRX. cars, while its added height gives it roominess and usefulness as an all-purpose family conveyance. At about 183 inches long and 74 inches wide, with a wheelbase of 110.6 inches, it has a footprint that's at the large end of compact, among U.S. Packaging is where the 2014 X3 sure makes a lot of sense. It sends 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels in normal driving but can flex to send 100 percent to the rear. All X3 models come with BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system, which splits power delivery 40/60 percent and is especially good for maintaining traction and poise when the road surface is slippery. While the X3 doesn't look trail-focused, mild off-roading isn't off the BMW X3's roster of capabilities. It's just the slightest bit confusing to your mind, since the X3 rides tall like a crossover, but launches with every bit of the authority of a great 3er-that's right, there's just not a lot of squat or nosedive in this vehicle. Step up to the 35i, and you get the 300-hp, 300 lb-ft TwinPower six that sizzles to a 60-mph acceleration time of 5.5 seconds, and to a top speed of 150 mph. BMW's 240-hp turbo four is snappy and puts out V-6-like power. The 2014 BMW X3 continues to offer a lineup of engines all with turbo power. The interior is calming and elegant, without much clutter or excessive detailing. It's lean and pert like a sport wagon with a tall roof and just enough in common with the X5 SUV. Even though this luxury niche has grown crowded, the X3 remains one of the better choices. It pleases the image-conscious like the related 3-Series does, but offers up better passenger space. With rather impressive gas mileage and on-road handling, the 2014 BMW X3 hits the right niche for the German automaker.
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