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X3 xDrive35i Makes Ward's 10 Best Interior List
BIMMERPOST NEWS X3 xDrive35i Makes Ward's 10 Best Interior List The BMW X3 xDrive35i has made Ward's 10 Best Interior List. Throughout February and March, Ward’s editors drove 51 vehicles that were all-new or featured significantly upgraded interiors in determining the 2011 winners, which include:
Here is what the Ward's Auto editors had to say about the X3 interior: Quote:
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04-12-2011, 04:28 PM | #5 |
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wards is biased to north american cars. the x3 is manufactured in south carolina. the hyundai is a no brainer and obviously an A8 will have an amazing interior.
a couple choices were more about most improved rather than best in my opinion. chevy cruze being one of them. what is a cruze anyway, gm is constantly changing their stupid brands, no wonder they have lost all customer loyalty. |
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04-12-2011, 08:20 PM | #8 |
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Top 10 out of 51 NEW vehicles for 2011. There are obviously better interiors out there, but those aren't new for 2011
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What was the criteria? Surely they just can't pick random interiors and label it "best/top 10". Like others said, interiors like the A8 are no brainers regardless of criteria but something as simple and basic like most BMW models? I mean they're nice but nowhere near the level of Audi.
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04-12-2011, 08:51 PM | #10 |
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I am amazed that for a BMW forum how negative some folks are about good news and reports on the new X3. Good news like this should make you feel good about your investment.
As for me, I absolutely love the interior, exterior, ride and ride handling of my X3 35i. And this was after looking at and testing other SUV in this class. |
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04-12-2011, 10:48 PM | #11 |
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I don't think anyone's trying to be negative or bash the X3 but lets be honest, I'm sure most of us are aware that the X3 doesn't exactly have the best interior or uses the best materials. I guess I didn't take into consideration that they might be only testing out new 2011 cars and not ones from previous years as there has to be some type of criteria for the 51 vehicles they tested.
Ride and handling wise you have a point, the X3 is a great car to drive and outmatches it's competitors (GLK, Q5, etc). |
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04-13-2011, 12:54 AM | #13 |
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I think this is the most important post here. If it only looks at 51 new models rather than all models on the market, that's a bit different, although I still find the list surprising. I assume there was no new S Class this year...
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I agree, i think the new X3 has the best interior in its class atm, and having owned few BMWs i also see it improves with time. It is neat and very well balanced. I find Mercedes interiors tastless honestly. Also, remember this is a SAV: im amazed how many try to force this car to be what it is not meant to be: it has to be practical too, it is no meant to be used on a track (thats why im against the silly M Sport cosmetic thing), or to carry rich businessmen in the rear seats. It is a sort of luxury family car, and i think it does give all what one would expect from a car like that. |
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Stacking up the X3 against some reasonable competition at the “event” last month told me all that I needed to know. The X3 just provided the best combination of luxury, gizmos, size and performance to fit my needs. So I bought one.
It’s a simple as that. |
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