The 2009 X3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in one trim only, the xDrive30i.
Upon introduction, the X3 is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 6-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2009 X3 is a carryover from 2008.