“SPORTY. SOPHISTICATED. ECO-SAVVY.”
—BMWUSA.com
No two journeys are identical: on a bend, the outer wheels have a longer path than the inner. BMW Performance Control takes up this challenge and uses it to create a more dynamic driving experience by controlling each wheel individually. In modern automobiles, the wheels on the same axle are connected by a differential – a special transmission that compensates this difference in length. BMW Performance Control takes this individual control a step further by changing engine output and, if necessary, applying braking force.
Small is the next big idea in engines – namely, BMW's mighty inline four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo. Displacing just 2.0 liters, this 240-hp marvel generates 260 lb-ft of torque at just 1250 rpm, for potent thrust that kicks in right from the start and continues all the way up to 4800 rpm. Light-weight and smooth-running, it incorporates BMW's award-winning High Precision direct Injection, Valvetronic and double-VANOS technologies. Its dynamic performance is equaled by spectacular fuel efficiency, taking you further on every gallon of gas.
Provides extremely fast synchronized shifting. By increasing the number of gears to eight, the transmission provides a more efficient shifting sequence and improved fuel economy. Includes Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) with Sport and Manual shift modes and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. When in Sport mode, shifts can be generated via the console-mounted shift lever or the paddle shifters. The close spacing of gear ratios is the optional 8-speed Sport automatic transmission enables maximum use of the optimum rev range, significantly lowering fuel consumption and enhancing shift comfort.
ECO PRO mode teaches interested drivers to become fuel-efficient experts. Depending on individual driving style, it can result in a fuel savings of up to 20 percent. To motivate the driver, the additional miles gained are displayed as a bonus range by the on-board computer. ECO PRO mode uses engine management software to adjust the engine's output characteristics; the automatic transmission upshifts sooner and remains in a higher gear longer. In cars with manual transmission, the gear shift recommendations change accordingly.
Star Spoke (Style 317) 17 x 7.5 light alloy wheels and 225/50 run-flat1 all-season tires.
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, Corona headlight-rings and Cornering Lights.
Halogen free-form foglights.
The state-of-the-art ConnectedDrive system has even more innovative features to keep you connected, wherever you go. New features include Mobile Office, which can display smartphone emails and text messages on the iDrive screen when stationary and reads them to you via Blackberry while driving so you'll never have to take your eyes off the road. Enhanced digital music functions allows you to view album titles and artwork. And, you can even wirelessly stream music from your Bluetooth™ compatible phone or MP3 player through the audio system, which means you won't have to use the usual, necessary connection wires.
Glass sliding/vent roof, electric, with sun protection, trap release, comfort opening and closing via the car’s remote control and fingertip control, for individually adjustable air circulation and pleasant interior conditions. The integrated, automatically deployed wind deflector minimizes noise, for optimum comfort.
Enjoy the comfort of 8-way power adjustable front seats with 2-way manual headrests, and driver’s seat and mirror memory.
Comfort access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: keyless access to your car. Simply carrying the key in a pocket allows you to unlock the doors by touching the door handle.
In an emergency, BMW Assist eCall, now standard in all BMWs, automatically sends your location and relevant information to police and EMT services, saving critical time when you need it most. Also standard, with BMW Teleservices, your BMW knows exactly when the next servicing appointment is coming up and informs you about any maintenance requirements. Your BMW Service Center will call you to arrange an appointment. Wherever you are, your BMW Service Center is at your side.
Rear-view camera clearly shows the area behind the vehicle in the Control Display. Working in conjunction with Park Distance Control, interactive guidelines in the Control Display help the driver by showing whether a selected parking space can accommodate the vehicle. Parking trajectories, as well as turn angles, are also shown in the display.
Our Xenon Adaptive Headlights with distinctive corona rings began as a groundbreaking idea that went on to become a major advancement in safety. Using an electromechanical system, our adaptive headlights follow the direction of the wheels. So as you begin cornering, the headlights turn into and around the bend, which allows you to see more of the road, sooner. Xenon lights, another BMW innovation, help provide clarity by emitting twice as much light as halogen light, while using half as much energy.
So intuitive, it helps you see things you normally can't. Park Distance Control uses eight sensors—four in the front, four in the rear—to measure exactly how far you are from other vehicles and unseen objects when parking. As your bumper approaches a stationary object, the image on the iDrive screen changes and beeping becomes faster, turning into a constant tone when the distance is less than 12 inches.