• 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

• 5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse arms

• Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering

• Electronic throttle control

• Rear wheel drive

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

• Engine start/stop button

• Double-pivot type front suspension with dual forged-aluminum lower arms

• Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

• Chrome-plated exhaust tips

• 6-speed manual transmission

• Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

• Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components

• Halogen high- and low-beam headlights and Corona headlight-rings

• Adaptive brake lights

• Halogen free-form foglights

• Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control

• V Spoke 16" Light Alloy Wheels

• Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets

• Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles

• Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders

• Advanced Vehicle Key Memory includes climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings, exterior mirror and power seat settings, audio tone settings and radio presets with optional Navigation system, central-locking preferences, and lighting preferences

• 8-way adjustable front bucket seats includes 2-way headrests with Active Head Restraints feature

• Electric interior trunk release

• Auxiliary audio input for portable music players

• Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings

• Coded driveaway protection

• 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth phone controls (if so equipped)

• Dark burl walnut wood trim

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

• Front-seat center armrest

• Dynamic cruise control

• Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release

• Locking glovebox

• Rear window defroster

• 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

• HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception

• Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors

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

• BMW ambiance lighting

• Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout

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

• Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS)

• Auxiliary power outlet

• Front seatback storage nets

• Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

• Leatherette upholstery

• Power front and rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation

• Front passenger cupholders (dashboard-integrated)

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

• Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

• Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners

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

• LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

• Tire pressure monitor

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

• Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator

• Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; and automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors

• BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features

• Child safety rear door locks

• Emergency trunk release

• Programmable daytime running lights

• Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)