| Performance and Efficiency |
| 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 215-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic system, and 1-stage air intake manifold |
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| Direct ignition system with knock control |
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| Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) |
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| 6-speed manual transmission |
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| Handling, ride and braking |
| Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension |
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| Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension |
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| Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars |
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| Aluminum front and rear subframes |
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| Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers |
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| 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) |
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| Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist, vaiable-ratio power steering |
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| Dynamic Stability Control(DSC), inluding Dynamic Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning and cornering/braking stability enhancement |
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| Instrumentation and Controls |
| Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and BLUETOOTH® wireless communication for hands-free telephone1 |
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| Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer and LCD main and trip odometers |
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| Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system |
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| iDrive system with on-board computer and controller |
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| Exterior temperature display with alarm for freezing temperatures |
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| BMW Assist integrated wireless communication |
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| Vehicle & Key Memory |
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| Exterior and Aerodynamics |
| 17 x 7.5 Star Spoke (Styling 138) cast alloy wheels, 225/50R-17 all-season tires2 |
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| Halogen free-form low-beam headlights |
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| Automatic headlight control |
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| Halogen free-form foglights |
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| Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed |
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| Power adjustable, heated, body-colored side-view mirrors |
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| Metallic paint |
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| Chrome Line exterior trim |
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| Interior seating |
| Leatherette upholstery |
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| Dark Poplar grain wood trim |
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| 10-way power front seats with power head restraints |
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| 2-setting memory system for driver's seat, side-view mirrors, and steering wheel position |
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| Open storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage |
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| Adjustable front center armrest |
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| Dual center console compartments with provision for phone handset, climate-controlled lower compartment |
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| Fold-up rear seat center armrest |
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| Comfort and convenience |
| Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation |
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| Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters |
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| 2-way power glass moonroof with remote, expanded "one-touch" operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade |
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| Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear) |
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| Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up |
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| Power 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 |
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| Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function |
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| Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right |
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| BMW Ambiance Lighting |
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| Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors |
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| Dual cupholders in front and rear |
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| Heated driver's door lock and rear window defroster |
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| Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit and interior trunk release |
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| Power outlet in front passenger's footwell, back of center console, and in trunk |
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| Glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight |
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| Safety and security |
| Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with dual-threshold deployment, 2-stage Smart Airbags |
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| Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II) |
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| Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags |
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| Front safety belts with automatic tensioners and force limiters |
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| Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats) |
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| Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
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| Intelligent Safety and Information System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems |
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| Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors |
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| Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key with constantly changing electronic code is not used) |
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| Remote 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 |
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| Adaptive Brake Lights |
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| Audio System |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 10 speakers, Auto-Store, and FM diversity antenna system |
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| Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of BMW 6-CD changer and and BLUETOOTH® wireless communication for hands-free telephone |
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| 1 If so equipped. |
| 2 Spare is a space-saver wheel and tire. |
| 3 Requires Sport Package. |
| 4 Requires on-board navigation system; not available with Green band windshield. |
| 5 Requires optional Dakota leather upholstery. |
| 6 Requires Cold Weather Package. |
| 7 Features depend upon type of front seats. |
| 8 Spare is a space-saver wheel and tire. Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheel, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance |
| tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow. |
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