Leaner body sides, more car-like appearance than the larger X5. Severe black IP at odds with light-colored wood trim and seats.
Kinked rear side window a BMW thing. Space for a couple more cylinders, but few people will need them.
Standard 18-inch wheels. Optional 19s improve X3's appearance and handling, but not its ride. All-black IP is all business. Electronic shifter requires on-screen instructions--a sign?
Seats don't get much better than these. Excellent comfort and support. About average for the segment. Adults will fit.
With seats up, 27.6 cubic feet of cargo volume is a more than some, less than others. Had to slide front seats forward temporarily to fold second row. Total of 63.3 cu. ft. about avg.