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The X3 has even more space than before. And with enhanced functionality, you can fit even more into it. The trunk features a 12-volt power outlet, while the 40/20/40 rear seat folds all the way down to increase storage space. There are also restraining hooks for anchoring bikes and other valuables under the second loading bay floor.
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MyInfo lets you conveniently send destinations and associated phone numbers via email to your BMW from the Google Maps website. So you can plan your journey before you even get into your BMW.
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Our optional Navigational system comes standard with an 8.8-inch control display. And whether used for navigation or listening to music, it offers both a generous monitor size and brilliant colors in high resolution.
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Your iDrive display becomes your office with the seamless integration of many smartphones*. With Mobile Office, your calendar and tasks are displayed and automatically updated when you wirelessly connect your smartphone to your vehicle via Bluetooth technology. And with our innovative text-to-speech function your emails, text messages, calendar entries, notes and more can be read out loud to you in English, French or Spanish. Please see our Bluetooth section of the website for full details.
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The state-of-the-art ConnectedDrive system has even more innovative features to keep you connected, wherever you go. New features include Mobile Office, which can display smartphone emails and text messages on the iDrive screen when stationary and reads them to you via Blackberry while driving so you’ll never have to take your eyes off the road. Enhanced digital music functions allows you to view album titles and artwork. And, you can even wirelessly stream music from your Bluetooth compatible phone or MP3 player through the audio system, which means you won’t have to use the usual, necessary connection wires.
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When using a USB interface and iPod USB cable, the artwork of your music is shown on the control display*, allowing you to instantly see what’s currently playing. And it’s not limited to just iPods, it also works on other MP3 players and USB sticks.
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Bluetooth Audio Streaming—available from BMW ConnectedDrive—wirelessly plays the music saved on your Bluetooth-capable smartphone or MP3 player.
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Now, not only does your vehicle store directions to your favorite locations, it can access the soundtrack to the drive. The X3 is equipped with an 80GB hard drive, storing an Electronic Owner’s Manual, navigation system, saved maps, and entertainment server—capable of uploading your music, photos, and files from the CD and DVD reader or USB port.
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Small is the next big idea in engines – namely, BMW's mighty inline four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo. Displacing just 2.0 liters, this 240-hp marvel generates 260 lb-ft of torque at just 1250 rpm, for potent thrust that kicks in right from the start and continues all the way up to 4800 rpm. Light-weight and smooth-running, it incorporates BMW's award-winning High Precision direct Injection, Valvetronic and double-VANOS technologies. Its dynamic performance is equaled by spectacular fuel efficiency, taking you further on every gallon of gas.
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BMW Approved Cold Weather Tires have been specifically formulated to combat the reduction in traction that occurs when the temperatures drop below 45°F. An optimized balance between physics and chemistry provides the superb grip that's required to keep your BMW performing like the Ultimate Driving Machine® on all adverse road conditions in virtually all weather.
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Always efficient, the Electric Power Steering system replaced the conventional hydraulic power-steering system with an electric motor. And while hydraulic systems are always drawing power from the engine, the power needed for our Electric Power Steering system actually comes from the battery. Our Electric Power Steering system is also only activated when actually needed. Plus, if the steering wheel isn’t moved at all, the electric motor remains inactive, which reduces power consumption and increases efficiency.
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To supply a battery with electrical energy, the generator (alternator) is usually driven using engine power, which requires fuel. With Brake Energy Regeneration, the alternator produces electricity when the driver brakes or takes a foot off the accelerator. Kinetic energy that was previously unharnessed is transformed into electrical energy, then fed into the battery. In this way, electricity is generated without consuming fuel.
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The 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Steptronic system actually makes efficiency audible with its smooth and quick gear changes. Closer spacing between the additional gears reduces the engine’s rev interval between shifts meaning the gear-changes are hardly noticeable. And at higher speeds, the eighth gear reduces the number of revolutions per minute ensuring an overall quieter and more fuel-efficient ride.
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Electronic Damping Control lets you easily switch between the NORMAL, SPORT or SPORT+ gear settings with just the push of a button. Using the data collected by sensors, the Electronic Damping Control calculates the best setting for each individual wheel and continually adjusts its suspension accordingly.
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Head-Up Display projects the current speed or navigation directions in your field of vision, so you’ll never have to take your eyes off the road. The image is projected onto the front windshield and is always visible. Important warnings as well as the selected speed of the Dynamic Cruise control are always easily seen.
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Our innovative camera system makes both parking and driving easier and safer. The rear view camera—used when backing up and maneuvering into tight spots—shows you what’s behind your car on the iDrive screen. And the Top View camera uses the data collected from the rear view camera to give you a bird’s eye view of your X3 and its surroundings.
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Unlike other all-wheel-drive systems, we've built ours with rear wheel bias for surefooted grip on slick roads, without sacrificing the feel of rear wheel drive. It smartly sends power to the wheel or wheels with the surest footing - and it does so in milliseconds. That means under normal conditions, drive forces are spread out with a rear-wheel bias. But the moment the system senses excessive wheel slip, it subtly shifts torque to meet the changing conditions, offering maximum available traction and superior handling on all surfaces.
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