I miss adaptive cruise control for the X3

X3andZ4owner · 06-20-2011, 04:08 PM

Correct name is active cruise control not adaptive.

I drove an BMW 5 series with adaptiv cruise control and I was sold.
I Felt like a fighter pilot behind the steering wheel.. You guys who have tried this function out know what I am talking about

the cruisecontroll is basically the same except when you get close to a car in front, the car locks on and adjust the speed and distance to the Car in front, if it brakes your car brakes if it gives speed your car gives speed to the programmed speed..

When the car has locked the radar on the car infront, a car icon appears on the dashboard .. Lot like the radar lock on a fighter plane .

acey81 · 06-20-2011, 04:10 PM

I'm sure it will be introduced at some point (the graphics are programmed in the dash). A bit strange that they didn't include it at launch.

X3andZ4owner · 06-20-2011, 04:10 PM

Sorry guys the Correct name is active cruise control

tuco44 · 06-20-2011, 04:11 PM

I don't think I would care for that feature.

X3andZ4owner · 06-20-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acey81

I'm sure it will be introduced at some point (the graphics are programmed in the dash). A bit strange that they didn't include it at launch.

If you look at the steering wheel buttons on the left, there are 2 buttons left out, this is the place for the active cruise control buttons..

X3andZ4owner · 06-20-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuco44

I don't think I would care for that feature.

Very good when you drive on narrow roads where the traffic speed varies over time, you don't need to play with the cruise control and watch the distance to the car in front..

sfax · 06-20-2011, 04:21 PM

I would've bought it if available. Very useful on motorways (freeways

) where there is too much traffic to use normal cruise control (without constantly adjusting it)

acey81 · 06-20-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

I would've bought it if available. Very useful on motorways (freeways

) where there is too much traffic to use normal cruise control (without constantly adjusting it)

Agreed. And the cost is actually not that bad looking at the 5-series.

pault · 06-20-2011, 05:19 PM

I look forward to it on my next X3

kolien · 06-20-2011, 06:07 PM

I have seen from 5 series features that there is an emergency breaking function connected to the active cruise control. Very nice to have also.

I hope to see the active cruise control on the 2012 X3.

X3andZ4owner · 06-20-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kolien

I have seen from 5 series features that there is an emergency breaking function connected to the active cruise control. Very nice to have also.

I hope to see the active cruise control on the 2012 X3.

Yes, I tried that out and it worked very well , both braking and sound alert
I was impressed over how far away the radar locked on and that it kept track and lock even in steep curves .

acey81 · 06-20-2011, 06:25 PM

My stealer told me no big changes for the 2012 X3 (slight regional changes to different packages). If this is true or not remains to be seen. You cant trust BMW anymore. They might start offering it March 2012 as with full black display on the f10 and BMW apps.

CdnE90 · 06-20-2011, 06:53 PM

I have it on my 3 series. I think it is fantastic. I actually disliked it at first, but then I got to understand how it works and it quickly grew on me.

It is a very interesting piece of engineering because it's not just a radar mounted to your bumper. It has a complicated logic system associated with it which is quite good.

Only problem is that when the sensor gets snow/ice covered in the winter it doesn't work. Most of the time it stays clear because it's heated, but occasionally it gets covered and then you are stuck without cruise control.

Want the thrill · 06-20-2011, 07:23 PM

I would love this feature and will be really bummed if it is on the 2012's. They'll probably wait though until they do a refresh on the X3 in 3 or 4 years.

LEDZEP · 06-20-2011, 07:31 PM

I could have sworn I saw this on the options list... must be mistaken. I wouldn't have gotten it anyway... but thought it was an option.

Le Chef · 06-20-2011, 08:14 PM

I have it on my Jag and it's great. I would have it again if BMW offered it on the X3.

NYC_340i · 06-20-2011, 08:30 PM

Same here! I was really disappointed when I came home after ordering my X3 to find out that it was active not adaptive. Oh well...

clarence · 06-21-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acey81

My stealer told me no big changes for the 2012 X3 (slight regional changes to different packages). If this is true or not remains to be seen. You cant trust BMW anymore. They might start offering it March 2012 as with full black display on the f10 and BMW apps.

We'll know for sure whether there'll be any changes for MY2012 early next mth. Black display is already fitted to X3's with Prof Nav &/HUD.

acey81 · 06-21-2011, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarence

We'll know for sure whether there'll be any changes for MY2012 early next mth. Black display is already fitted to X3's with Prof Nav &/HUD.

Yes, you are right but only partial. 5/6/7 have the full display, not only the bottom right corner.

Binas_daddy · 07-04-2011, 05:38 PM

The purchase options list "Dynamic Cruise Control" which slows your vehicle the set speed when you are going down a hill that would otherwise cause you speed to increase. But, this is not "Active Cruise Control" because it does not monitor the traffic in front of your vehicle.

LEDZEP · 07-04-2011, 07:06 PM

Adaptive Cruise Control is available as an option on the X3. It is a standalone option, not part of any package.

Mako · 07-04-2011, 10:58 PM

So if the person in front of you brakes hard will your car do the same? Also I wonder if BMW secretly records when it's active in the cars computer, if they don't then anyone with this option who rear ends another car could say the active cruise control didn't work and sue BMW...

06-20-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
X3andZ4owner Private First Class 35 Rep 182 Posts Drives: X3 Z4 630iC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: @ iTrader: (0)	I miss adaptive cruise control for the X3 Correct name is active cruise control not adaptive. I drove an BMW 5 series with adaptiv cruise control and I was sold. I Felt like a fighter pilot behind the steering wheel.. You guys who have tried this function out know what I am talking about the cruisecontroll is basically the same except when you get close to a car in front, the car locks on and adjust the speed and distance to the Car in front, if it brakes your car brakes if it gives speed your car gives speed to the programmed speed.. When the car has locked the radar on the car infront, a car icon appears on the dashboard .. Lot like the radar lock on a fighter plane . Last edited by X3andZ4owner; 06-20-2011 at 05:59 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-20-2011, 04:10 PM	#2
acey81 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 313 Posts Drives: F15 X5 40d M-sport; F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	I'm sure it will be introduced at some point (the graphics are programmed in the dash). A bit strange that they didn't include it at launch.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 04:10 PM	#3
X3andZ4owner Private First Class 35 Rep 182 Posts Drives: X3 Z4 630iC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: @ iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys the Correct name is active cruise control
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 04:11 PM	#4
tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	I don't think I would care for that feature. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 04:21 PM	#7
sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I would've bought it if available. Very useful on motorways (freeways ) where there is too much traffic to use normal cruise control (without constantly adjusting it) __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 05:19 PM	#9
pault Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2011 F25 35i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I look forward to it on my next X3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 06:07 PM	#10
kolien Private 7 Rep 54 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0d (F25) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I have seen from 5 series features that there is an emergency breaking function connected to the active cruise control. Very nice to have also. I hope to see the active cruise control on the 2012 X3.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 06:25 PM	#12
acey81 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 313 Posts Drives: F15 X5 40d M-sport; F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	My stealer told me no big changes for the 2012 X3 (slight regional changes to different packages). If this is true or not remains to be seen. You cant trust BMW anymore. They might start offering it March 2012 as with full black display on the f10 and BMW apps.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 06:53 PM	#13
CdnE90 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 11 X3 x35 (on order) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have it on my 3 series. I think it is fantastic. I actually disliked it at first, but then I got to understand how it works and it quickly grew on me. It is a very interesting piece of engineering because it's not just a radar mounted to your bumper. It has a complicated logic system associated with it which is quite good. Only problem is that when the sensor gets snow/ice covered in the winter it doesn't work. Most of the time it stays clear because it's heated, but occasionally it gets covered and then you are stuck without cruise control.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 07:23 PM	#14
Want the thrill Lieutenant Colonel 330 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: 2022 X4M40i, retired ‘11 X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 X4M40i [10.00]	I would love this feature and will be really bummed if it is on the 2012's. They'll probably wait though until they do a refresh on the X3 in 3 or 4 years.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 07:31 PM	#15
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I could have sworn I saw this on the options list... must be mistaken. I wouldn't have gotten it anyway... but thought it was an option. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 08:14 PM	#16
Le Chef Banned 16 Rep 412 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I have it on my Jag and it's great. I would have it again if BMW offered it on the X3.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2011, 08:30 PM	#17
NYC_340i Lieutenant 207 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '20 M340i xDrive, '11 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Same here! I was really disappointed when I came home after ordering my X3 to find out that it was active not adaptive. Oh well...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-04-2011, 05:38 PM	#20
Binas_daddy Mid-life compromise 5 Rep 13 Posts Drives: '11 X3 35i F25 N55 Z8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	The purchase options list "Dynamic Cruise Control" which slows your vehicle the set speed when you are going down a hill that would otherwise cause you speed to increase. But, this is not "Active Cruise Control" because it does not monitor the traffic in front of your vehicle.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-04-2011, 07:06 PM	#21
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Adaptive Cruise Control is available as an option on the X3. It is a standalone option, not part of any package. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-04-2011, 10:58 PM	#22
Mako (Sold) '00 M Roadster '06 M Coupe '16 M3 '20 X3MC 1548 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: '23 M3 comp Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs iTrader: (0)	So if the person in front of you brakes hard will your car do the same? Also I wonder if BMW secretly records when it's active in the cars computer, if they don't then anyone with this option who rear ends another car could say the active cruise control didn't work and sue BMW...
	Appreciate 0 Quote