2012 BMW 3 Series 328i

Dynamic stability control (DSC) including brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, and brake stand-by features, with dynamic traction control (DTC)

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

Programmable daytime running lights

Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

Crash sensor activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights

Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions

LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation

Emergency trunk release

Tire pressure monitor

Rollover protection system

MECHANICAL (10)

• 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
• Engine start/stop button
• Electronic throttle control
• Rear wheel drive
• Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components
• Double-pivot type front and five-link rear suspension
• Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
• Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
• Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering
• Chrome-plated exhaust tips

EXTERIOR (8)

• Power-folding retractable hardtop with integrated window defroster
• Xenon adaptive headlights with dynamic auto-leveling and corona headlight-rings
• Halogen free-form front foglights
• Adaptive brake lights
• Dynamic brake lights
• Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers and automatic headlight control
• Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles

ENTERTAINMENT (2)

• HiFi sound system
• HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception

INTERIOR (16)

• Seatback easy-entry feature
• Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment
• Rear seat with fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover
• Floormats
• Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
• 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 micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more
• Service interval indicator with miles-to-service readout
• Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation
• Anti-theft alarm system
• 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
• Locking glovebox
• Front cupholders
• Auxiliary pwr outlet
• Door storage pockets with covers
• BMW ambiance lighting
• 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