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Features & Specs

Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with twin-turbo technology and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingElectronic throttle control
6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components
Double-pivot type front and five-link rear suspensionFront and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbersSport suspension calibration
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering
Exterior
17 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Style 185) light alloy wheels, 225/45R-17 run-flat1 all-season tiresTire Pressure Monitor
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-levelingHalogen free-form front foglights
Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jetsChrome-plated exhaust tips
Interior seating
8-way power front seats with 2-way manual headrests and driver memory with 2 pre-sets for seat and exterior mirror positionsLeatherette upholstery
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone2 controlsFront seatback storage nets
Split fold-down rear seats
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop buttonAutomatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, maximum air conditioning, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings
2-way power glass moonroof with "one-touch" operation, sliding interior sunshade, and wind deflectorDoor storage pockets with covers
Front-seat center armrest with climate-controlled storage compartmentFront passenger cupholders (dashboard-integrated)
Rear seat with fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable coverTilt/telescopic steering wheel column
Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operationDynamic Cruise Control
BMW Ambiance interior lighting along doors and side of rear cabinCourtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors
Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handlesAutomatic safety belt assistant
Locking gloveboxElectric interior trunk release
Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight controlPre-wiring for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm system
Audio system
Logic7 Surround Sound anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with 13 upgraded speakers (including 2 subwoofers), Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna; displays MP3 song title and artistAuxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio
Instrumentation and controls
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readoutOn-board computer with Check Control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more
Safety and security
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Adaptive Brake Lights
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety featuresFront and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positionsDriver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
Seat-mounted front side-impact airbagsFront passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impactsCentral locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking
Coded Driveaway ProtectionAutomatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installationCrash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors
Programmable Daytime Running LightsFiber-optics-based MOST-Bus architecture for safety systems3