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      01-20-2009, 01:00 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by Staszek View Post
True, but the current X3 is fairly larger compared to the CRV (well maybe not the most recent one) its interior space was very similar (and larger in some spots) then the outgoing X5. With the new X5 getting a third row I think the new X3 will be even larger then the old one slotting a spot for a miniute crossover.
Not true. the X3 has been confirmed to stay at about the same size as the current model.

the reason i don't think BMW will compete with the CRV/Rav4 is because those aren't markets they're in right now. those are low-cost models, not luxury vehicles. the CRV's brother (Acura RDX) competes head-to-head with the X3, which is the way i think it'll stay.

one thing to look forward to is the Mini based off the X1 platform, that will compete with the Rav4 and other low-cost SUV's.
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