| Features and Tech Specs include Standard Equipment only and do not reflect upgraded or added options. |
| SAFETY |
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| 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) |
| Programmable Daytime Running Lights | Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
| 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 deployment | Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) |
| Front-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags | Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator |
| BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systems | Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights |
| Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions | Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat |
| LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation in rear seats | Tire Pressure Monitor |
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| MECHANICAL |
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| 6-speed manual transmission | 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-hp 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/ aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing |
| Electronic throttle control | Rear-wheel drive |
| Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension | Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms); subframe; steering rack; and brake components |
| Five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel | Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars |
| Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers |
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| EXTERIOR |
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| Chrome-plated exhaust tips | Star Spoke (Style 256) 17 x 7.0 light alloy wheels 205/50 run-flat all-season tires |
| Chrome-line exterior trim | Halogen free-form front foglights |
| Adaptive Brake Lights | Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets |
| Gray-band windshield | Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control |
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| ENTERTAINMENT |
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| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS) | Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest |
| HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception |
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| PROCESSING-OTHER |
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| **PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT** |
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| INTERIOR |
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| 8-way adjustable front seats, including 2-way headrests | Leatherette upholstery |
| Manual height adjustment for front passenger seat | Split fold-down rear seats |
| Front-seat center armrest | Front-seat cupholders |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls (if so equipped) | Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel column |
| Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation | 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 | Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout |
| Coded Driveaway Protection | Cruise Control |
| Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking | Engine Start/Stop button |
| Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings | High gloss black trim |
| Front-door storage compartments |
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