C&D comparison, X3 over RDX and LR2

[mkaresh]

The July 2007 issue of Car and Driver includes a comparison test of the BMW X3, Acura RDX, and Land Rover LR2.

Their impressions of the LR2 matched my own: soggy handling and a bit slow (it's heavier than it looks)

They liked the power and handling of the RDX, but didn't think the turbo was suitable for off-roading and hated the ride quality

They gave the BMW the win because the ride has improved so much with the 2007 update, for the best ride/handling balance. Also like the six more than the Acura's turbo four, despite being not quite as quick.