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Features & Specs

Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingDirect ignition system with knock control
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Aluminum double-pivot-type front suspensionAluminum 4-link integral rear suspension
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) barsAluminum front and rear subframes
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steeringDynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) 1
xDrive all-wheel-drive systemHill Descent Control (HDC)
Exterior and aerodynamics
17 x 7.5 Double Spoke (Style 278) alloy wheels, 225/50 all-season tires (spare is a space-saver wheel and tire)Halogen free-form low-beam headlights
Automatic headlight controlHalogen free-form foglights
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speedPower adjustable, heated, body-color side-view mirrors
Metallic paintChrome Line exterior trim
Interior seating
Leatherette upholstery10-way power front seats with power head restraints
Memory system for driver's seat, side-view mirrors, and steering wheel positionOpen storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage
Adjustable front center armrestDual center console compartments with provision for phone handset
Fold-up rear seat center armrest
Comfort and convenience
Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculationMicro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters
2-way power glass moonroof with remote, expanded "one-touch" operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshadeAutomatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear)
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-upPower windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock
Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming functionFront map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrorsDual cupholders in front and rear
Fully finished trunk with interior trunk releasePower outlet in front passenger's footwell, back of center console, and in trunk
Glove compartment
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 10 speakers, Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system, and MP3 capabilitiesAuxiliary audio input for portable music players
Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone2Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer and LCD main and trip odometers
Check Control vehicle monitor systemStart/Stop button
iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 6 programmable memory buttonsExterior temperature display with alarm for freezing temperatures
Vehicle & Key MemoryTire Pressure Monitor
Safety and security
Driver'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 deploymentFront- and rear-seat Head Protection System
Front-seat side-impact airbagsFront safety belts with automatic pretensioners
Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety featuresImpact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; and turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors
Coded Driveaway Protection a feature that constantly changes the electronic key/ignition code; prevents the engine from starting without using the right keyRemote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature
Adaptive Brake LightsBMW Assist™ with Bluetooth wireless technology 3
BMW Services
BMW Ultimate ServiceTM4