The new 3 Series Sedan enters its 6^th generation (F30) with the model year 2012.

• Increased interior space: a 93-millimeter increase in length enhances silhouette of the 3 Series. The rear passengers also gain from the car’s increased exterior dimensions and are welcomed by extra legroom inside the rear doors as they climb aboard. There is also 15 millimeters of additional knee room behind the front seats, while headroom is up by eight millimeters.
• Three equipment lines: the new BMW 3 Series Sedan is available in three equipment lines in addition to the entry-level version:

o   The Sport Line (ZSL)

o   Luxury Line (ZLL)

o   Modern Line (ZML)

o   An M Sport Package with special exterior and interior features is in the pipeline for summer 2012.

• The new 3-series Sedan come to the USA with 2 powerful engines:

o    The MY2012 328i sedan with 2.0-litre displacement: The N20 BMW TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine fronts a new generation that was released earlier this year on the Z4 sDrive28i and 528i. The state-of-the-art turbocharged powerplant develops 245 hp and peak torque of 258 lb-ft from as low down as 1,250 rpm.

o    The MY2012 335i sedan keeps the N55 BMW TwinPower Turbo straight-six engine with 3.0-litre displacement which develops peak output of 300 hp and maximum torque of 295 lb-ft at just 1,200 rpm

• Prices:

o    2012 328i Sedan: $34,900 (+$300 compared to the MY2011)

o    2012 335i Sedan: $42,400 (+$350 compared to the MY2011)

• Both the 328i and 335i have increased standard equipment - 335i changes in standard equipment listed below:

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As of July 2011, the MY 2012 650i Coupe has been introduced on the US Market. US MSRP is $83,000.  On top of the optional equipment already offered on the 650i Convertible, 3 options are added:

• ZMP M Sport Package ($4,400)
• ZF2 Full LED Headlights & 20” Wheels ($2,900)
• 6F2 Bang & Olufsen Sound System ($3,700)

The 650i Coupe as opposed to the 650i Convertible doesn’t have to bear the $1,000 Gas Guzzler Tax.

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The 5-Series GranTurismo also enters MY 2012 as of next September. Prices are increased by $300 for the 535i and by $1,400 for the 550i.

The optional equipment has been significantly revisited as ZAV Active vent. seat package, ZCE Camera Package and ZCV Convenience Package disappear, while ZLS Luxury Seating Package, ZMP M Sport Package and ZVP Value Package are introduced.

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The Sports Wagon also enters MY 2012 with September production.

There are no changes from the MY 2011 beside from a price increase of $100.

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The 3-Series also enters MY2012 with September Production.

Price Increase:

New Standard Equipment:

• 302 Anti-theft alarm system
• 423 Floor Mats
• 676 Hi-fi sound System
• 7H9 Hands-free Bluetooth and iPod/USB adaptor

New Colors:

• A92 Orion Silver Metallic
• B40 Liquid Blue Metallic

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Changes for MY 2012 1-Series are light. Prices are raised by $100.

Premium package 2, ZP2 is introduced:

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Details on the MY2012 3-Series Convertible have been published:

New Standard Equipment

• 302         Anti-theft alarm system
• 423         Floor Mats
• 4UT        Through-loading System
• 7H9        Hands-free Bluetooth and iPod/USB adaptor

Price Changes

Prices are up by $950:

Production begins in September.

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Many changes come with the MY2012 5-Series:

Trim:

The 528i xDrive Sedan is introduced with the Model Year 2012

Engine:

The N20 introduced with the Z4 sDrive28i now powers the 528i and 528i xDrive

Prices:

Are up between $1,500 and $2,150

New Standard Equipment:

All receive

• 5AL Active Protection
• 423 Floor Mats

While the 528i/xi 535i/xi receive

• 1CC Automatic Start/Stop function
• 4U2 Driving Dynamics Control w/ ECO PRO

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The X5 entered MY2012 in last March, but … the X5 xDrive35d at the time remained a MY2011. The X5 xDrive35d becomes a Model Year 2012 in next October.

Its price is increased by $4,900 while many options that were before part of the ZPP Premium Package become standard:

• 245 Power adjustable steering column
• 316 Power tailgate
• 386 Roof rails
• 423 Floor Mats
• 430 Auto-dimming mirrors
• 488 Lumbar support
• 494 Heated front seats
• 508 Park Distance Control
• 563 Ambient light package
• 639 BMW Assist
• 676 Hi-fi sound System
• 6FL iPod and USB adapter
• 761 Privacy glass
• LU Nevada Leather

With October production, the price of other X5 is raised, while 423 Floor Mats becomes standard:

• X5 xDrive35i                         $47,500 (+$300)
• X5 xDrive35i Premium           $55,200 (+$400)
• X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity    $57,700 (+$400)
• X5 M                                     $86,900 (+$500)

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The X3 enters MY2012 with October production. Both models will now feature a 4NG black high gloss finish on the instrument panel and receive 423 Floor Mats as standard. The X3 xDrive35i will also come standard with 402 Panoramic Moonroof.

The price of the X3 xDrive28i rises by $100 while the price of the X3 xDrive35i rises by $1,350.

Optional Equipment Changes

• ZCV Convenience Package is deleted on the xDrive35i, while its contents shifts to the Premium Package ZPP.

• 496 Heated rear seats and 502 headlight washers have been removed from ZCW Cold Weather Package and are now available as an upgrade with the new ZCX Cold Weather Package II.

• A new Premium Sound Package ZPS has been added

• ZAP Sport Activity Package now features 775 Anthracite headliner.

• 248 Heated steering wheel has been deleted but remains available in the ZCW Cold Weather Package

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