3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve twin-turbocharged 300-horsepower inline 6-cylinder engine with piezo direct ignition and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

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)

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 suspension

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

17 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Style 185) light-alloy wheels, 225/45R-17 run-flat² all-season tires

Tire Pressure Monitor

Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling

Halogen free-form foglights

Power folding retractable hardtop with integrated rear window defroster

Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets

10-way power front seats with driver memory with 2 pre-sets for seat and exterior mirror positions

Dakota Leather upholstery with Sun Reflective Technology

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone⁴ controls

Front seatback storage nets

Seatback easy-entry feature with memory and 2x-speed power fore-aft control

Fold-down rear seats with two convenience hooks

Logic7 Surround Sound anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Digital Sound Processing (DSP), 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, located in the center armrest

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

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 - 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

Engine Start/Stop button

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, and recall of individual user settings

Retractable door storage pockets with covers

Front-seat center armrest with climate-controlled storage compartment

Front passenger cupholders (dashboard-integrated)

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

Power windows with "one-touch" up/down operation

Dynamic Cruise Control

BMW Ambiance interior lighting along doors and side of rear cabin

Courtesy lights - include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front reading lights, and front footwell lighting

Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles

Electric interior trunk release

Locking glovebox

Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control

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

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Adaptive Brake Lights

Rollover Protection System

Seat-integrated front safety belts with force limiters

Automatic safety belt pretensioners at front seating positions

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

Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

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 forinstallation of child-restraint seat

LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation

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

Programmable daytime running lights

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 AssistT 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.