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3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 215-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block,Valvetronic and Double-VANOS

Electronic throttle control

6-speed manual transmission

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

xDrive, all-wheel-drive system

5-link/5-beam rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse arms

Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering

16 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 156) light-alloy wheels with 205/55R-16 run-flat¹ all-season tires

Flat Tire Warning Indicator

Halogen high- and low-beam headlights

Halogen free-form front foglights

High-intensity headlight cleaning system with retracting jets

Rain-sensing windshield wipers with automatic headlight control

Rear window wiper/washer

Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets

Roof rails

8-way adjustable front seats (includes 2-way headrests)

Split fold-down rear seats

Leatherette upholstery

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with audio and accessory phone⁵ controls

Front seatback storage nets

Burl Walnut Wood trim

Engine Start/Stop button

Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory

Automatic 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, more powerful fan, and recall of individual user settings

2-way power glass Panoramic moonroof with “one-touch” operation, sliding interior sunshade, and wind deflector

Front-seat center armrest with climate-controlled storage compartment

Two front cupholders (dashboard-integrated)

Rear-seat center armrest with storage compartment and dual cupholders

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

Power front and rear windows with “one-touch” up/down operation

Dynamic Cruise Control

BMW Ambiance lighting front and rear

Courtesy lights

Ground-illuminating lights in door handles

Locking glovebox

Electric interior tailgate release

Fully finished and lighted cargo area with underfloor storage space and tool kit

Removable cargo area cover that tilts up whenever the tailgate or rear window is opened

Locking luggage net

Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of mobile phone and alarm system

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3¹⁰ player audio system with 10 speakers (including 2 subwoofers), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna; displays MP3 song title and artist

Auxiliary audio input for portable music players

Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of 6-disc CD/MP3 changer

Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout

Check Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status display, and Condition Based Service indicator

On-board computer with Check Control

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Adaptive Brake Lights

MRS5 centralized safety control system

Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)

Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with “smart” dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment and sensor to help prevent unnecessary passenger’s airbag deployment

Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags

Automatic safety belt pretensioners at front and rear outboard seating positions

Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger’s Airbag Off indicator

Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking

Coded Driveaway Protection

Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat

LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation

Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors

Battery Safety Terminal

Automatic fuel cut-off, triggered by airbag deployment

Decoupling of foot pedals in severe frontal crash

Fiber-optics-based MOST-BUS architecture for safety systems

BMW Ultimate Service is a collection of services that comes with all new BMWs, at no charge, for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. It includes the BMW Maintenance Program, which covers all factory-recommended maintenance and items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear; unlimited-mileage Roadside Assistance; and a New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

If your vehicle is a model year 2007 or later and is equipped with the BMW Assist™ and Bluetooth® system either as an option or as part of the Premium Package, you’ll also receive a four-year, unlimited mileage subscription to the BMW Assist Safety Plan. Among the features is TeleService, an exclusive benefit that allows your vehicle to contact your BMW center directly when it needs service or maintenance.