The X5 M as well as the other X5s became a 2012 model with March production.

MY2012 X5M receives as standard iPod/USB Adapter (6FL) and power tailgate (316). BMW Apps (6NR) becomes an option with April Production.

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Prices of the Z4 have been increased in March by $950. Also,

• the automatic transmission (2TB) on the Z4 sDrive 30i originally priced at $1,375 becomes free
• the price of the DCT transmission (2TC) was reduced from $1,575 to $450 on the Z4 sDrive 35i 
• whereas the Z4 sDrive 35is sees its price raised without any impact on the DCT gearbox, already coming as standard

As on the rest of the brand, BMW Apps (6NR) is replacing smartphone integration (6NF) on the list of the optional equipments.

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Prices for the M3 Sedan, Coupe and Convertible have been increased by $500 as of March 2011. No other equipment changes have been beside from the 6NR option that replaces the 6NF option.

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The prices for the MY2011 5-Series have increased by $500 in March. No equipment changes have been made beside from the BMW Apps (6NR) that replaces Smartphone Integration (6NF). 

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Prices for the 3-Series have been raised by $950 for all trims except for the 335d. The increase is partially explained by the STEPTRONIC transmission (205) that used to cost $1,375 but which now becomes free - optional paddles (2XA and 7XA) remain a $100 option.

Other changes are limited, and include the replacement of the 6NF option with the BMW Apps (6NR), and the disparition of the Sport Package (ZSP) on the coupe and convertible. The M-sport package remains, while its code changes from ZMP to ZM2 and generally offering a different set of wheels.

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Beginning with April production, the M-sport Package becomes available on the 2011 X3 xDrive28i and xDrive35i. It includes typical sporty interior M trims along with

on the 2011 X3 xDrive28i:

• 2VG Performance Control
• 3MC High-gloss Roof Rails
• 481 Sport Seats
• 715 Aerodynamic Kit
• 760 Shadowline exterior trim
• 225 Sport Suspension delete
• 775 Anthracite headliner
• 2MS 18" style 368M with all-season tires

on the 2011 X3 xDrive35i:

• 2TB Sport automatic transmission (35i only)
• 2VG Performance Control
• 3MC High-gloss Roof Rails
• 481 Sport Seats
• 715 Aerodynamic Kit
• 760 Shadowline exterior trim
• 225 Sport Suspension delete
• 775 Anthracite headliner
• 7XA Sport steering wheel w/ paddles (35i only)
• 2A8 19" style 369M with all-season tires

ZMP cost $3,000 on both trims of the 2011 X3. Both X3 also receive the new BMW Apps (6NR) as a $250 option starting with April production.

Equipment changes are already reflected on BmwConfig, so Configure your new 2011 X3 now!

BMW offers new interface for extended iPhone connectivity.

For the first time following the launch of MINI Connected, the BMW Group is now also offering select iPhone applications for integrated use in a BMW. This capability sees the already extensive range of BMW ConnectedDrive features enhanced by a function hitherto unmatched by the competition. With this offer, BMW is once again underlining its leadership role in the field of in-car integration technology. The new option is designed to improve the integration of the Apple iPhone in the car and will be available from March 2011. The special option will cost $250.

BMW Connected app: listen to web radio, send and receive Facebook and Twitter posts.

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