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1.  BMW X
Sports Activity
Vehicle®
The Ultimate
Driving Machine®
BMW of Macon Georgia
111 Riverside Parkway
Macon, GA 31210
Sales: (478) 757-7000
http://www.bmwgeorgia.net/
THE NEW BMW X.
JOY BRINGS THE WHOLE CROWD ALONG.
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.

2. Driving conditions are never the same. From the weather to the road
surface, they can change at a moment’s notice. But in the 
BMW X, whatever situation you face behind the wheel – potholes,
rain, gravel or anything else – you can rest assured that you will be
able to conquer them all with confidence, style and the peace of
mind that comes with having capabilities undreamed of in many
other vehicles. Add BMW EfficientDynamics technology, and every
drive offers efficient power along with legendary BMW agility and
performance.
EVERY ROAD IS
A CHANCE FOR DISCOVERY.

3. Editorial
A MODERN
DECATHLETE.
Award-winning performance, practicality, luxury, space and efficiency.
When BMW created the first X in , it created an all-new cate-
gory of vehicle: the world’s first Sports Activity Vehicle.® The X offers
a unique blend of utility and refinement, power and performance,
dynamic styling and premium luxury, making every journey a joyous
experience. In errands around town to winding mountain roads to
cross-country treks, every moment in the X offers the ultimate in
comfort and control. And for , the BMW X reaches even more
impressive territory. Under the hoods of the xDrivei and xDrivei
are responsive, new powertrains. A host of redesigned features freshen
its appearance, from the contoured hood and muscular front grille to
flared wheel arches and body-color aprons. The X is available in
an expanded variety of models, addressing each driver’s individual
preferences for sport-oriented performance or pure comfort. And
The new BMW X Technology Equipment Overviews thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics, the X’s power and performance
come with greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions; this is
especially true in the X xDrived with BMW’s Advanced Diesel
THE POWER OF GENERATING GREATER TURN YOUR VISION THE NEW BMW X technology. The  BMW X. A presence impossible to ignore.
FRESH, NEW DESIGN. JOY – EFFICIENTLY. INTO REALITY. AT A GLANCE. A driving experience impossible to resist.
 Exterior  Performance  Selection examples  Equipment charts
The pioneer for an entire class of vehicles. The engine concept of the new BMW X.
 Exterior colors  Technical data
 Design  BMW EfficientDynamics
The new BMW X5 colors and what they A technology package for reduced  Upholstery colors and materials  BMW Services and the BMW brand
mean. consumption and emissions. experience
 Interior trims Visiting the BMW Performance Center
 Interior  Engines in Spartanburg, SC.
Everything you need for world-class travel. Latest generation gasoline and Advanced  Recommended color combinations
Diesel engines.
 Quality  Standard / Optional equipment bmwusa.com
Craftsmanship that sets standards.  Chassis/Safety
Innovations for added enjoyment.
 BMW ConnectedDrive bmwusa.com/byo
An intelligent network for greater
comfort and driving confidence.
 Research and development
An endurance test at the North Cape.
Equipment of model shown: X xDrivei Sport Activity
Engine: -valve BMW TwinPower Turbo
.-liter inline six-cylinder
Nominal output:  hp @  rpm
Wheels: Y Spoke (Style ) light alloy
Exterior color:Sparkling Bronze Metallic
Upholstery: Oyster Nevada Leather
Interior trim:Dark Bamboo Wood
For information on specifications please see pages -.
04 05 Contents

4. BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
Every road offers an opportunity for discovery. And no
vehicle excels at discovering these pleasurable moments
quite like the new BMW X. Brimming with the latest
technologies, armed with precision handling, powered
by a thrilling, highly refined engine, the X’s driving expe-
rience is inspiring, vigorous, and altogether breathtaking.
It’s also supremely controllable, thanks to exceptional
directional stability from a chassis and double wishbone
front suspension built for performance as well as practi-
cality. BMW EfficientDynamics technologies give it an
impressive power-to-efficiency ratio. The result is a
vehicle of unsurpassed capabilities that offers best-in-
class performance and efficiency – especially the BMW
Advanced Diesel-powered X xDrived. The BMW X.
Discovery awaits at every turn.
THERE ARE MANY ROADS.
IN THE X, EACH ONE LEADS TO JOY.
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5. ITS LOOKS ARE NOT DECEIVING.
THEY ARE INSPIRING.
In some vehicles, looks can be misleading – powerdomes, air intakes and more added merely to give the appearance of high performance.
Not the X. Every curve, every feature is there for a reason – and styled to delight the eye. From its sleek lines to its sporty, athletic stance,
this is a vehicle that demands attention. The X’s aggressive air intakes direct more air to the new high-performance engines for increased
power, while centrally positioned foglights and Xenon Adaptive Headlights with new LED Daytime Running Lights further distinguish the
vehicle’s distinctive front section. A matte aluminum finish, and front and rear dark underside protective cladding allow the X to navigate
unpaved roads as easily as tarmac. The front apron is painted entirely in the vehicle’s body color to bring it visually closer to the road. New
exterior colors, light alloy wheel designs and larger exhaust pipes complete the picture. Creating a vehicle that not only pleases the eye.
But stirs the performance-loving soul.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
08 09 Exterior

6. Take a moment to savor the X’s dynamic profile. The long wheelbase and short overhangs at the front and rear. The muscular hood and
square-shaped, flared wheel arches. The contoured flanks and L-shaped rear taillights featuring glowing LED technology that emits horizontal
light bars, an all-new BMW signature design. Concave and convex surfaces create an interplay of light and shadow, while wedge-shaped rocker
panels suggest continual motion. But this sleekness isn’t just for aesthetics: the X’s streamlined design also creates a low coefficient of drag for
further efficiency. Confident, bold, yet still highly refined, this is a design of elegant composure and supreme function. From all angles, the X
is a perfectly proportioned work of art.
CHARISMA:
IN THE X,
IT COMES
NATURALLY.
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7. The X has an instinctive feel for the road. Tarmac, gravel, dirt –
the X handles them all with ease, thanks in part to a double
joint spring strut front axle that delivers unsurpassed agility
and superior wheel control. BMW’s Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) combined with xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive results in
optimum traction. DSC includes many performance-enhancing
features, such as Hill Descent Control, which holds the X to
a slow set speed without having to touch the brakes down
steep hills. During hard braking, Brake Fade Compensation
keeps brake pedal action consistent, even when brakes heat up
from repeated or heavy use, such as on long downhill grades;
during wet conditions, Brake Drying brings brake pads into
contact with rotors to dry them. An array of optional features
take the X to new heights of control, handling and stability.
Active Steering, for example, makes parking, cornering and
highway-speed steering easier by changing the amount of
steering input needed, based on vehicle speed. Whatever
terrain, surface or traffic you encounter, the X’s confidence
in hugging the road is matched by your confidence behind
the wheel.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the
Equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
INSTINCTIVE HANDLING.
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER.
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8. ON THE CONCAVE AND
CONVEX CONTOURS
COLORS OF THE NEW BMW X5,
METALLIC COLORS
WITH DEPTH SHIMMER LIKE LIQUID.
Red vehicles seem the fastest, while white cars
are thought of as sparkling clean. Which colors Platinum Gray Metallic
best reflect the spirit of the times – and the new
X? BMW color designers have all the answers.
Long ago, BMW color designers predicted that white
would come back into style. In many cultures, white is
considered a pure, healing shade, and this association
perfectly suits the mood of the moment. BMW color
designers also believe the current predilection for white
is no flash in the pan, either. Unlike furniture, fashion
and architecture, trends in the automotive sector tend
to be longer lasting.
The public’s growing appreciation of the natural and
BRONZE IS KEY FOR
the sustainable has also influenced BMW designers’
NEXT SEASON. THE
color selections for the X. They believe this Sports
COLOR RADIATES THE
Activity Vehicle® is best complemented by muted,
SUSTAINING POWER OF
natural colors. The new metallic colors – Platinum Gray,
NATURE. THE EFFECT
Sparkling Bronze and Deep Sea Blue – are part of this
IS INCREASED WHEN
approach. BMW designers also recommend a strong
COMBINED WITH
light-dark contrast between the exterior paint finish and
OYSTER NEVADA LEATHER
the interior. Those who like to stay at the forefront of
UPHOLSTERY AND
design trends will opt for a combination like Sparkling
DARK BAMBOO WOOD TRIM.
Bronze Metallic paint with Oyster Nevada Leather
upholstery and Dark Bamboo Wood interior trim. Sparkling Bronze Metallic
DARK BLUE CONNOTES UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE. COMBINED WITH
THE LIGHT-DARK CONTRAST OF AN OYSTER NEVADA LEATHER INTERIOR,
THE BMW X5 TAKES ON AN EXTRAORDINARILY ATHLETIC LOOK.
Deep Sea Blue Metallic
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to
the Equipment charts at the back of this brochure.

9. HANDLES OCCUPANTS
AS SUPERBLY AS IT
HANDLES ROADS.
The X hugs the road with a firm, confident grasp. It hugs the driver just as intimately. For starters, an elevated seating position offers
a commanding view of the road. But with the addition of sumptuous interior materials, the X truly becomes a sanctuary of unrivaled
comfort and taste. Personalize your X with upholstery available in a wide range of colors, including new Oyster or Cinnamon Brown
Nevada Leather, as well as fine wood interior trims. Elegance is met with equally impressive functionality, like the intelligently positioned
storage compartments and an instrument panel arranged for optimized ergonomics. Long trips are a breeze with an Active Ventilated
Seat Package that offers -way Multi-contour seats with warming or cooling ventilation. For even more convenience, the innovative
iDrive in-dash monitor offers a central viewing area where vehicle controls and navigational information can be monitored. This is
command central and it’s yours – no matter where you’re headed.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
16 17 Interior

10. The X is as masterful in providing relaxing moments as it is rewarding to drive. The interior’s generous dimensions and
luxurious appointments create a supremely comfortable ambiance – or put down the split-folding rear seats to create up
to  cu. ft. of usable cargo space. When equipped with optional third-row seats for two, the driver can share the journey
with up to six passengers. Four-zone automatic air conditioning, including individual adjustable climate zones front and rear,
adds to the enjoyment. All on board will appreciate the sliding Panoramic glass moonroof, which opens the interior to fresh
air and sunshine, and every breathtaking view of mountains or clouds. And if the scenery outside isn’t enough to keep those
in the rear seats entertained, they can view films on an optional DVD drive with a fold-away -inch color screen.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
THE FEELING OF ENDLESS SPACE –
FOR JOURNEYS YOU’LL NEVER WANT TO END.
18 19 Interior

11. FITS LIKE A GLOVE.
Exclusive, sporty and perfect down to the
last detail: the interior of the new BMW X
combines the style of an elegant luxury
sedan with the athleticism of a Sports
®
Activity Vehicle, while offering the
highest levels of comfort.
Our sense of touch is the most intimate of our
five senses. And the most precise. With more
than  receptors in each of our fingertips,
we can detect superficial irregularities just
.-inch wide that are invisible to the naked
eye. Touch triggers emotional responses; it can
determine the difference between aversion and
attraction. This is why at BMW we have an entire
team of experts on hand to ensure that the inte-
rior design of every BMW is a sensory delight.
The controls of the new BMW X, rendered
in Pearl Gloss chrome, look as magnificent as
they are exquisite to the touch. The fine grain
and coated surfaces of the high-quality, high-
tech materials used in the interior are designed
to caress your tactile sensors. And the specially
selected leather is treated with such lavish care
that its soft, supple texture is extraordinarily
long-lasting. BMW designers take particular
care to ensure that all seams are even and
harmonize with the interior design. The driver’s
and passengers’ other senses will be equally
pampered. The front seats can, as an option,
be heated and even ventilated by means of
perforations in the leather.
Four-zone automatic air conditioning is
available, creating a pleasant climate for all seats.
And an elegant new leather color, Oyster – a
subtle off-white shade – conveys the sense
of a generous, open area, like a contemporary
living room. This feeling of freedom and space is
enhanced by the exceptionally large Panoramic
glass moonroof. In short: the interior of the new
BMW X is a uniquely pleasurable experience
for all the senses.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features,
please refer to the Equipment charts at the back of this brochure.

12. WITH GREAT
POWER COMES
GREAT
EFFICIENCY.
Performance: a word synonymous with the BMW name. Many factors contribute to and enhance a BMW’s performance. Optional
Sport Activity and M Sport Packages are teeming with features that enhance the X’s sporting looks and performance. There is the
new X xDrivei Sport Activity model, which comes equipped with Sport Activity Package features and offers M Sport upgrades.
But first and foremost are legendary BMW engines: models of power and torque, yet offering impeccable efficiency. The X offers
three TwinPower Turbo engines to suit your exact driving preferences. Each benefits from BMW EfficientDynamics technology,
which significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions for class-leading, earth-friendly efficiency – and road-conquering agility.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
22 23 Performance

13. BMW EFFICIENT DYNAMICS:
BMW EfficientDynamics
TAKES SO LITTLE, YET GIVES SO MUCH. Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
BMW is passionate
about researching and
developing innovations
that ensure advanced
and efficient driving.
This is why every new
BMW – like the X
Sports Activity Vehicle®
– comes with comprehen-
sive, multi-award-winning
BMW EfficientDynamics
Imagine fuel-efficient vehicles technology. All of BMW’s
that accelerate from - mph
in a mere . seconds. EfficientDynamics
Fuel-efficient vehicles that are features are perfectly
extremely aerodynamic. matched to reduce fuel
Fuel-efficient vehicles that cause
excitement even when parked. consumption and CO
emissions while maxi-
Sports cars that use only one
mizing engine output and
gallon of diesel fuel per  miles.
Sports cars that are fueled from dynamic performance.
a wall socket. Less fuel, more driving
Fuel-efficient vehicles and
pleasure: a contradiction
sports cars like the BMW Vision that BMW has resolved
EfficientDynamics concept once and for all. It makes
car make the impossible possible.
And demonstrate that for joyful drivers while
a combination of highly efficient benefiting the environment.
transportation and pure emotion
can soon become a reality.
High Precision Valvetronic. -speed sport automatic Electric Power Steering. BMW Advanced Diesel with Brake Energy Regeneration. BMW ActiveHybrid technology. Auto Start/Stop function.
direct fuel injection. BMW’s Valvetronic valve control Double Clutch Transmission. Unlike conventional, hydraulic BluePerformance Technology. In vehicles with Brake Energy By integrating a TwinPower Turbo Engines in BMW ActiveHybrid
In this latest-generation direct fuel system improves engine response This transmission enables steering systems, electric power Cleaner, quicker and far more Regeneration, the alternator gen- V- engine with electric motors, vehicles automatically shut down
injection system, the piezo injectors and refinement, while also helping lightning-fast gearshifts without steering draws power only during efficient than previous generation erates electricity only when the high-performance batteries and the when the vehicle comes to a stop.
are positioned very close to the to reduce fuel consumption. The interruption of power. In automatic actual steering movements. When diesel, BMW Advanced Diesel driver takes his or her foot off the most efficient hybrid components, As soon as the accelerator pedal
spark plugs. They inject fuel at high system helps the engine “breathe” mode, it provides considerable fuel the steering wheel position is con- with BluePerformance Technology accelerator. Kinetic energy that was BMW has created the “Best of is pushed, the engine restarts. This
pressure, with extreme precision, better by providing fully variable lift savings by selecting the ideal gear stant, the electric motor is inactive. vehicles achieve up to  mpg, previously unharnessed is trans- Hybrid.” Both the ActiveHybrid X innovation significantly reduces fuel
for very efficient combustion. adjustment of the inlet valves. for every situation with speed and for a range of  miles per tank. formed into electrical energy, then and the ActiveHybrid  – the consumption, especially in urban
precision. They emit % less CO than fed into the battery. In this way, world’s fastest street-legal hybrid traffic.
conventional vehicles, while electricity is generated without vehicle – deliver high levels of
posting powerful - mph consuming fuel. efficiency coupled with thrilling
numbers. It’s diesel reinvented. dynamics.
Not all BMW EfficientDynamics features are available on all models.
24 25 BMW EfficientDynamics bmwusa.com/EfficientDynamics Please see your authorized BMW SAV® center for details.

14.  
 Torque (lb-ft) 
 
 
 
 
 
Horsepower (hp)
 
Horsepower (hp)
 
Torque (lb-ft)
 
 
     
Engine speed (rpm)
High performance, low emissions – the efficient engine of
the X xDrived.
BMW Advanced Diesel
with BluePerformance
Technology.
BMW’s breed of diesel BMW X xDrived.
power is quiet and smooth- This dynamic -hp, .-liter
inline six-cylinder Advanced Diesel
running. Environmentally engine takes full advantage of
friendly, too, thanks to its BMW’s TwinPower Turbocharging.
Generating  lb-ft of torque at
use of ultra-low sulfur just  rpm, it’s quick off the
diesel (ULSD) fuel and mark, accelerating from - mph
BMW’s BluePerformance in just . seconds. Thanks to
BMW’s High Precision Fuel
Technology. Using Diesel Injection technology, it delivers the
Exhaust Fluid and a diesel performance of a V- with the
particulates filter, it turns efficiency of a -cylinder engine.
The X xDrived is rated  mpg
the nitric oxides in the city/ highway, with a range of
exhaust gas into environ-  miles between fill-ups.
mentally compatible  BMW AG test results. BMW urges you to obey
nitrogen and water vapor. all posted speed laws and always wear safety
belts.
As a result, this engine  EPA-estimated figures are for comparison
purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary,
meets the emissions depending on speed, driving habits, trip length
and driving conditions; actual mileage may be
standards in all  states. lower.
LOW CONSUMPTION.
HIGH PERFORMANCE.
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15. EVERYTHING REVOLVES
AROUND JOY.
SEVERAL THOUSAND
TIMES PER MINUTE.
 
Torque (lb-ft)
 
 
 
 
Horsepower (hp)
 
Horsepower (hp)
Torque (lb-ft)
 
 
       
Engine speed (rpm)
The X xDrivei accelerates with force from the first tap
of the accelerator pedal, and stays strong for ready power
whenever you need it.
Engines that power innovation. Year after year, numerous BMW engines BMW X xDrivei. BMW X xDrivei. Power to the pavement.
A new inline six-cylinder engine almost immediately at  rpm. Yielding  hp at  rpm, Both gasoline-powered engines
have garnered accolades for their output, refinement and high-revving ability. combines twin-scroll TwinPower It continues to push you back in BMW’s TwinPower Turbocharged come with a new, smooth-shifting
All are designed to deliver on BMW’s EfficientDynamics philosophy: increased Turbocharging, High Precision your seat all the way to  rpm. V- smoothly accelerates from -speed STEPTRONIC automatic
power with decreased fuel consumption and emissions. Choose between Fuel Injection, and – in a first In just . seconds you’re easily stop to  mph in a mere . sec- transmission as standard. Closer
for turbocharged engines – passing  mph – and just as onds. You feel the boost from the ratios in the lower gears result
two gasoline-powered TwinPower Turbocharged engines, or opt for BMW’s BMW’s Valvetronic variable intake easily surpassing all expectations. massive  lb-ft of peak torque, in quicker acceleration; the two
Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance Technology. Whichever you select, technology that helps the engine sustained from  all the way to additional “tall” gears contribute
you’ll enjoy the thrill of BMW performance while helping to protect the “breathe” better. As a result,  rpm. This power is delivered to relaxed, fuel-efficient cruising.
turbo lag is virtually eliminated, via High Precision Fuel Injection,
environment every day. while this X posts one of the which delivers precise amounts of
 BMW AG test results. BMW urges you to
obey all posted speed laws and always wear
most fuel-efficient ratings in fuel into the combustion chamber safety belts.
its class. Maximum output of at very high pressure, enhancing
 hp comes at  rpm; efficiency and unleashing even
peak torque of  lb-ft kicks in greater power.
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16. The new BMW X offers a host of innovative performance-enhancing technologies,
as well as active and passive safety features that help you get the most pleasure out
IF THE X IS BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT,
of every drive. WHAT’S INSIDE IS POSITIVELY STUNNING.
Active Steering. xDrive all-wheel drive. Hill Descent Control (HDC). Adaptive Drive. Dynamic Stability Control DSC enhanced brake features. Dynamic Traction Control Occupant cell.
The Active Steering system BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel- When driving down steep hills, This feature combines Active Roll (DSC). The value of Dynamic Stability (DTC). For sportier driving or in An extremely rigid steel “safety
adjusts both steering ratio and drive system takes all-road traction Hill Descent Control automatically Stabilization (ARS) and Electronic Working with xDrive, Dynamic Control is further enhanced with deep snow, Dynamic Traction cage” surrounds the occupant
steering force in relation to driving to new heights. On smooth, dry keeps the X to a low speed with- Damping Control (EDC) – two Stability Control monitors vehicle the integration of four braking Control allows increased wheel- compartment, with deformable
speed. At low to medium speeds, roads, the X has a rear-wheel- out having to “ride the brakes,” so active suspension control systems speed, steering wheel angle, body features. Brake Stand-by pre- slip. Specially tailored to the X, crush tubes front and rear. In a
a small turn of the steering wheel drive feel. But hit a wet uphill you can concentrate on steering. that combine sporty handling with rotation and more to determine tenses the brake calipers when DTC is activated at the push of severe crash, impact energy is
translates into a big turn of the curve, for instance, or wet leaves, At the same time, the brakelights enhanced ride comfort. When where you want the X to go – and you suddenly remove your foot a button. It improves initial accel- routed around the passenger
front wheels. You enjoy more water or snow, and even before are automatically activated to warn cornering, ARS generates a strong where it is actually headed. If it from the accelerator pedal. Brake eration on loose snow or sand. cabin and absorbed by the safety
agility in city driving, quicker turns wheelspin can occur, the system other drivers to slow down. HDC resistance to body roll, helping to senses over- or understeer, DSC Drying lightly dries the brakes When activated, DTC delays the cage. In a severe side impact, a
on twisting roads, and easier immediately recognizes any need is especially useful when driving keep the vehicle level. This adds helps stabilize the X in just milli- when rain sensors detect mois- intervention of DSC. reinforcing bar hooks the door to
parking maneuvers. At higher for a change in power distribution. downhill on slippery surfaces, such to passenger comfort – and, for seconds by modulating engine ture. Start-off Assistant helps the body, locking them together to
speeds, a larger turn of the It can send more torque to the as gravel, snow or grass. the driver, maximum stability and power; it can also apply brakes prevent the X from rolling back- make a more rigid passenger cell.
steering wheel is needed to turn front axle to achieve stability. And exciting agility. EDC instantly and individually to each wheel. ward when stopped on a hill. And When the pressure is released, the
the front wheels, resulting in should one wheel on an axle spin continuously adjusts the shock Brake Fade Compensation lets system is designed to snap back
greater straight-line stability. faster than the other, the brakes absorbers from the softest to firm- you use the same amount of brake so that the doors can open.
automatically engage, as needed, est settings during changes in pressure, even when brakes heat
to bring all wheels back in sync. vehicle speed, load, or road and up from repeated or heavy use,
With xDrive, you enjoy optimum driving conditions. The result is such as on long downhill grades.
traction at all times. a sporty ride that is always solid
and controlled – never harsh.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Equipment charts
30 31 Chassis/Safety bmwusa.com/technology at the back of this brochure.

17. STAY CONNECTED WITH Today’s technology allows greater interactivity betweenBMW’s onboard Navigation system helps you plan your
vehicles, consumer electronics, the internet and driver.
route; its hard drive even has room to store your favorite
BMW’S INTELLIGENT NETWORK BMW ConnectedDrive offers innovations in the areas of music. And BMW driving aids, like those below, help
OF DRIVER, CAR AND ENVIRONMENT. Convenience, Safety and Infotainment. BMW Assist™ you navigate the most challenging traffic conditions.
response specialists and Concierges are dedicated to Every moment you’re on the road you’re comfortably
assisting you at the touch of a button. The new Mobile in command and connected with the world – thanks to
Office feature reads email and text messages aloud. BMW ConnectedDrive.
Driving assistance.
Head-Up Display. Park Distance Control and Lane Departure Warning. Active Cruise Control with
The Head-up Display projects your Rear-view Camera with This feature identifies when the Stop & Go.
speed, Check Control alerts and Top View. vehicle crosses over roadway lane Active Cruise Control keeps you at
other vital travel information onto Park Distance Control (PDC) uses markings or is changing lanes your desired preset speed. When
the windshield, directly in your field eight sensors – four front, four rear without signaling, and warns the encountering slower-moving vehi-
of vision. The display can also – to help you judge distance to driver by sending a mild vibration cles, it slows you down to maintain
keep you informed of Navigation other vehicles and unseen objects through the steering wheel. The a preset distance. In heavy traffic,
system arrows, Lane Departure when parking. The image on the system can be turned on and off the Stop & Go feature can bring
Warnings and Active Cruise monitor changes and warning via a button by the steering wheel. your BMW to a complete stop, if
Control with Stop & Go, if so beeps come faster as the front needed. Then, when you press
equipped, leaving you free to or rear bumper approaches a Requires clearly definable lane markings that are the accelerator, it speeds your
not obscured by rain, snow, etc. Lane Departure
concentrate on the road ahead. stationary object, turning into Warning feature is not a substitute for the driver’s vehicle back up until it maintains
a constant tone when the distance own responsibility in maintaining safe control of your preset following distance –
the vehicle.
is less than  inches. In addition, or, if the road is clear, your preset
the Rear-view Camera projects speed.
the actual view on your monitor
when speeds are under  mph Active Cruise Control is not a substitute for the
driver’s own responsibility in adjusting speed and
in reverse gear, while Top View otherwise controlling the vehicle. After evaluating
offers a bird’s-eye overview of road, traffic and visibility conditions, the driver
must determine whether and how the system
your surroundings while parking. is used.
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18. Whether you’re far from home or just in the next town,
STAY TOTALLY IN TOUCH BMW Assist™ offers convenience and peace of mind.
“Whenever I’m far from home, I have
peace of mind knowing that BMW Assist
WHEREVER YOU GO – WITH There are new ConnectedDrive features that extend is right there, ready to help me
BMW’s leadership in wireless communications. Marvel
BMW CONNECTED DRIVE. at an extensive array of new Mobile Office functions.
should I need it.”
Get a visual image of your callers. With BMW Assist,
you enjoy all this – and more.
With BMW Assist Safety Plan, a response specialist is there to help
you 24/7 at the touch of a button. Enjoy these services for four years at no
additional charge: Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request
(SOS), TeleService, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen
Vehicle Recovery, MyInfo and Customer Relations. The Convenience
Plan adds personalized Directions, Traffic and Weather reports, BMW MyInfo allows you to send business locations and street addresses to
Search, and Concierge services for restaurant and hotel recommenda- your BMW from Google Maps.™ Destinations and phone numbers can
tions, with the destination address and phone number sent to your BMW. be accessed and exported to your Navigation system for immediate
Make up to four operator-assisted calls per year with Critical Calling if route guidance, while you can call the destination with your Bluetooth
your mobile phone is not available or if its battery is discharged. linked phone.
BMW Search allows online access to up-to-date fuel prices and gas
station locations; the latest weather forecasts, advisories and warnings;
Dow Jones, S&P  and NASDAQ indices; and the powerful reach of
the Google Maps database – all delivered on the control display inside
An automotive first: BMW’s amazing new Mobile Office feature goes your vehicle. Access news headlines and have them read aloud via text-
way beyond phone calls when it comes to staying in touch. When your to-speech technology. “Send to Mail” pinpoints your current location
compatible Bluetooth® phone is paired with your BMW, text messages and planned destination, and allows you to send it to any smartphone
and emails are transferred to your BMW’s iDrive display screen – and or email account. Then it’s just a quick hyperlink to Google Maps for
then our system even reads them aloud to you. your friends and family to see where you are and where you’re going.
What’s on today’s agenda? Bring up the Calendar and To-do List on
your display screen while en route, to help you stay on schedule. Need
to call your  o’clock appointment? Use the iDrive Controller knob to
click on the phone number in the Calendar – and it’s ringing. Meeting BMW TeleService monitors the status of many of your vehicle’s fluids
with several people? Conduct conference calls; the display screen keeps and parts that are subject to wear and tear, and automatically transmits
you informed of the status of incoming calls. Who’s ringing you? If you’ve the data to your BMW center before it requires service. Your BMW center
uploaded photos to your on-board phonebook, you’ll see the caller’s will contact you to schedule a convenient appointment. Needed parts will
picture. Even missed calls are listed on the display screen. It’s never be ordered, so your BMW will be serviced and returned to you as quickly
been easier to stay in touch while in transit. as possible.
Enhanced functions for the iPod® and USB adapter add to the ease
and pleasure of using your iPod or iPhone.® Want to know which CD that
song comes from? The album cover is shown on your display screen.
Don’t purchase additional cables – your iPod or iPhone’s original USB
cable connects to your BMW’s USB port. Another rare feature: with
Bluetooth audio streaming, now you can wirelessly play music through
the BMW audio system from any Bluetooth compatible music player or Want to know the location of a challenging golf course or a fine French
mobile phone, from anywhere in your vehicle. In fact, the audio library restaurant? Talk to our Concierge and get the address and phone number
appears on the display screen, where you can use the iDrive Controller of your desired destination sent to your BMW Navigation system and then
knob to make your selection. start route guidance at the push of a button.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Equipment charts
at the back of this brochure.
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19. Right up against the edge of the Arctic Circle –  degrees  minutes
north,  degrees  minutes east – winter temperatures hover well
below °F. Only late in the morning does the sun heave into view, and
it’s not long before it disappears again under the gray horizon.
A pretty desolate region. But suddenly, the dry powder explodes into
the frosty air as a BMW X sweeps around the bend. The speed is
breathtaking on the icy-smooth surface, a road whose contours can
only be guessed at beneath the enveloping white. These are the
winter tests in Lapland, in northern Sweden – the frozen extremity
of Europe – where each BMW is sent to prove that it can function
perfectly, even under extreme conditions. You can watch as the
vehicles are put through their paces on the frozen expanses of Lake
Hornavan. The X hurtles over the mirror-like surface, brakelights
glowing; it fishtails briefly and is still. Then it executes a series of
circles, slowing gradually to come to a final stop at the farther edge
of the ice.
For Heinz Krusche, this kind of drama is all in a day’s work. An
engineer by training, for the last  years he has been commuting
, miles from BMW headquarters in Munich to the white deserts The low frictional coefficients
on the frozen lakes are perfect
A TEST DRIVE IN around Arjeplog, itself a small town of only , souls. This secluded
outpost, though, does boast a modern airfield nearby, where large
airliners come and go daily, and where December sees an influx of
for repeatable test drives at
the limits of adhesion.
EUROPE’S test drivers from all over the world. Their colleagues, meanwhile,
have trekked north in trucks loaded with sophisticated electronic
equipment, as the supermarket parking lot gradually fills with a whole
FROZEN NORTH auto show's-worth of high-end vehicles. Models that have not yet
made their debut on the market are discreetly veiled in black tape.
Before each BMW model goes onto the production line,
As Krusche, the chief tester, observes, “Only places like this give us
it is tested under extreme conditions in Sweden.
the scope to try out all possible driving situations under the same
climatic conditions.” His team’s task is to test out and optimize every
vehicle feature, from the mechanics of the sliding glass roof and the
engine temperature management, right down to the tires themselves.
Each test vehicle is equipped with the very latest in sensory technol- average driver may never encounter. The engineers are aiming to find
ogy; some are turned into veritable laboratories on wheels. Krusche ways to ensure optimum stability and safety. The crucial factor here is
and his expert crew are working on an advanced version of the the frictional coefficient, which on ice and snow is so low that tires lose
systems that regulate driving dynamics in conjunction with BMW their grip and the vehicle cannot be properly steered or stopped.
xDrive, the intelligent four-wheel-drive system. They are focusing in
particular on braking, starting up and accelerating in situations the On a frozen lake the frictional coefficient is practically zero. In this
icy terrain, there is plenty of opportunity to put the electronic driver
assistance systems to the test. It seems almost impossible how
serenely and under control the BMW X cruises over the slick,
A HOST OF MANUFACTURERS DO THEIR polished surface. The vehicle’s electronic control centers are hooked
TESTING IN ARJEPLOG. THE PARKING LOT AT THE up to laptops to download the latest software for the Dynamic Stability
SUPERMARKET IS OFTEN A SHOWCASE OF Control (DSC), which can stop a skid in its tracks. “We often rack up
INNOVATIONS AND PROTOTYPES. hundreds of miles out here,” says Krusche. All this driving, measuring
and analysis is centered on meeting the needs of the customer. “The
great numbers we can get on the test runs are important to us, but
not that crucial in the end. The main thing is to improve the numbers
The workshops at the
BMW Test Center in
in those areas that are going to make a difference to the customer’s
Arjeplog employ more than everyday driving experience.” Krusche further explains, “We investi-
 people throughout gate everything, measure everything and aim to modify a lot that we
the winter months.
find. The key objective is to bring out maximum performance while
retaining the key characteristics of a BMW.”
These long hours behind the wheel are more than just a joyride.
Perilous conditions can and do arise, and more than once Krusche or
one of his team have found themselves stuck in a fairly severe blizzard.
“That is another situation where you’re glad you’re in a BMW,” he says.

20. Selection examples Colors Equipment Equipment charts Technical data BMW Services
Timeless attraction. A feast for the eyes.
The timeless allure of the BMW X is enhanced by an exterior painted Deep -inch Y Spoke (Style ) light alloy wheels. Sand Beige Nevada Leather Open the door of the X to reveal expanses of delicious Cinnamon Brown Sapphire Metallic paint, set off by the gleam of practical running boards
Sea Blue Metallic, which catches the sun and shade as they wash across its upholstery conveys the feeling of light and warmth, enhanced by the subtle Nevada Leather, set off by the elegant whorls of genuine Dark Burl Walnut and handsome -inch Y Spoke (Style ) light alloy wheels. Prepare to
sculpted surfaces. The beautiful shade of this SAV® is set off by the sparkle of contrast of Dark Bamboo Wood interior trim. Wood trim. This tasteful color scheme is wrapped in darkly glittering Black whet your driving appetite.
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21. Selection examples Colors Equipment Equipment charts Technical data BMW Services
Exterior colors. Upholstery colors and materials.
  Alpine White (Non-metallic)   Jet Black (Non-metallic)  KCB Beige Leatherette  KCSW Black Leatherette
  Titanium Silver Metallic   Black Sapphire Metallic  A Deep Sea Blue Metallic  /  LUSW Black Nevada Leather  /  LUB Sand Beige Nevada Leather  /  LUCX Oyster Nevada Leather
 B Sparkling Bronze Metallic  A Platinum Gray Metallic  A Space Gray Metallic  /  LUF Tobacco Nevada Leather  /  LUEZ Cinnamon Brown Nevada Leather
 A Platinum Bronze Metallic  A Vermilion Red Metallic   Carbon Black Metallic  LVB Sand Beige Perforated Nevada Leather  LVSW Black Perforated Nevada Leather
 NASW Black Nappa Leather  NAB Sand Beige Nappa Leather
Leather upholstery includes all seating surfaces, headrests, door armrests and front center console armrest.
Nappa Leather adds Leather-wrapped dashboard and center console.
Please refer to the Recommended color combinations chart on page  for details on limitations and
exclusivity when selecting X SAV® exterior paint colors and upholstery materials and colors.
 Not available with X xDrivei M Sport Package.
 Only available with M Sport Package.
3 Not available in X5 xDrive35i.
4 Included in Active Ventilated Seat Package. Not available in X5 xDrive35i.
5 Includes Nappa Leather dashboard and center console. Not available in X5 xDrive35i.
40 41 Exterior colors/Upholstery colors and materials  Standard  Optional