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Keep in mind that the PCD off road course is nothing like real world off-roading. It is built specifically with the X3/X5 in mind. It uses materials that all have a very high level of traction along with perfectly placed obstacles. Yes it's fun, done it a couple times now, but it is a 'perfect' scenario type of course. You add a little real world mud to that course and not many vehicles would be able to traverse the entire course without assistance.
With that being said, I would agree that the X3 is an extremely capable off-roader. It has pretty decent approach and departure angles along with decent fording capabilities. The biggest limiting factor is the road oriented OEM rubber. Throw a nice set of all terrain tires and it would be very impressive off-road. We've been talking about a back country trip to Moab next year and I'm really excited to see how it performs out there.
Cool adventure Hodor!! Good to see these little 'utes venturing off the paved path!
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