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New engine for X3 xDrive 28i
From April 2012 on (MY2013 switchover month for US), the X3 28i will get the new 2.0L 240hp N20 inline 4 engine, replacing the naturally aspirated inline 6 found in in the X3 28i through March 2012 production.

New options
The X3 then also gets some new options just introduced for the all-new F30 3 series, namely the speed limit info (8TH) and the lane departure warning (5AD). Interestingly however, lane change assist is still not available.

First of all hats off to a great forum.

I have to admit I am one of these lurkers on this forum, and I have been for quite some time now.
To be more precise ever since I became a proud BMW X1 owner. Now I am waiting for my X3 to be delivered in late February early March.

So a couple of days I found something that may be of interest to the rest of the forum

New pricelist valid from April 2012 (admin note: MY2013 X3 begins in US starting April)
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/attach...2&d=1327363269

[sfax]

Very interesting. Looks like lane departure warning has arrived as expected. I've copied and pasted and Google translated...

8TH (320EUR)
Speed Limit Info inkl. Überholverbotsanzeige
Nur in Verbindung mit Navigationssystem Professional und Regensensor
Nicht in Verbindung mit Graukeil und Klimakomfort-Frontscheibe

Speed Limit Info including Überholverbotsanzeige
Only in conjunction with Professional navigation system and rain sensor
Not in conjunction with gray scale and climate comfort windscreen




5AD (520EUR)
Spurverlassenswarnung inkl. Auffahrwarner
Nur in Verbindung mit Sportlederlenkrad oder M Lederlenkrad, Radio Professional bzw. Navigationssysteme
und Regensensor
Nicht in Verbindung mit Graukeil und Klimakomfort-Frontscheibe
In Verbindung mit M Lederlenkrad nicht mit Lenkradheizung
In Verbindung mit dem Ablagenpaket entfällt das Ablagefach unter dem Lichtschalter

Lane Departure Warning including collision warning
Only in conjunction with Sport leather steering wheel and M leather steering wheel, Radio Professional or navigation systems
and rain sensor
Not in conjunction with gray scale and climate comfort windscreen
In conjunction with M leather steering wheel with steering wheel heating not
In connection with the storage package eliminates the storage compartment beneath the light switch

Also interesting that they both aren’t compatible with the cc windscreen suggesting that both display something on the windscreen a la HUD?

[RichardBR]

Originally Posted by sfax

Very interesting. Looks like lane departure warning has arrived as expected. I've copied and pasted and Google translated...





Also interesting that they both aren’t compatible with the cc windscreen suggesting that both display something on the windscreen a la HUD?

The missing compatiblity has probably something to do with the camera systems that sits where the rain sensor sits. The coloured windscreen can't be used with it.


"Speed Limit Info inkl. Überholverbotsanzeige" means "Speed Limit Info including overtaking display"

What is overtaking display?

[sfax]

Originally Posted by RichardBR

The missing compatiblity has probably something to do with the camera systems that sits where the rain sensor sits. The coloured windscreen can't be used with it.


"Speed Limit Info inkl. Ãœberholverbotsanzeige" means "Speed Limit Info including overtaking display"

What is overtaking display?

I agree and absolutely no idea!

[mkoesel]

Thank you for posting. As far as I know, this is the first official confirmation of the N20 appearing the X3 28i.

[RichardBR]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Thank you for posting. As far as I know, this is the first official confirmation of the N20 appearing the X3 28i.

My local dealer told me that these options and engine are ready for production from April 1st.

[obtix]

... Hate reading these posts the day after I picked up my 2012.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by RichardBR

My local dealer told me that these options and engine are ready for production from April 1st.

Makes good sense, since it was already reported that MY 2012 X3 production ends in March.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=560874

I've used the menu at the top of this thread to nominate it for appearance on the front page. But without more votes, it probably won't make it. That would be a shame since, as the post above by obtix shows, some folks may not be aware of this impending change. And now that it is confirmed, people may want to consider either waiting for MY2013 to make their purchase, or hurry and get a MY2012 if they prefer the N52 over the N20.

[Nahoa]

Originally Posted by RichardBR

The missing compatiblity has probably something to do with the camera systems that sits where the rain sensor sits. The coloured windscreen can't be used with it.


"Speed Limit Info inkl. Überholverbotsanzeige" means "Speed Limit Info including overtaking display"

What is overtaking display?

It's "indication" vice display. I think they're talking indicator of a car coming through what too many Americans seem to think is a blind spot.

[Jason]

Southlight has added some useful info to the first post above.

[odiesback]

Originally Posted by obtix

... Hate reading these posts the day after I picked up my 2012.

I will picking up my wife's in a week or so!

[Schm]

I think everybody expected this to come sooner rather than later.

I for one am perfectly satisfied with the inline-6 goodness in the 2012 however, no disappointment here.

[e92n54t]

Whoa! did anybody else notice the BMW Online feature with the full google front page on the iDrive screen... Will this be available for US spec with the BMW Assist Premium plan??? (Page 4 on the PDF)

[red-sauerkraut]

I'd be happy to be able to tow with your car, with a class 3 hitch rating.
The 2.0t isn't towing anything.

Originally Posted by odiesback

I will picking up my wife's in a week or so!

[Yurka]

Where's the X3M????

[red-sauerkraut]

Exactly.

Originally Posted by Yurka

Where's the X3M????

[Technic]

Originally Posted by e92n54t

Whoa! did anybody else notice the BMW Online feature with the full google front page on the iDrive screen... Will this be available for US spec with the BMW Assist Premium plan??? (Page 4 on the PDF)

You mean this?

[odiesback]

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

I'd be happy to be able to tow with your car, with a class 3 hitch rating.
The 2.0t isn't towing anything.

Not mad anymore...

Very happy actually with the '12

[SamS]

8TH is not a US-spec option, correct?

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by e92n54t

Whoa! did anybody else notice the BMW Online feature with the full google front page on the iDrive screen... Will this be available for US spec with the BMW Assist Premium plan??? (Page 4 on the PDF)

Photos show two different services.

BMW online is available in the USA with convenience plan.

BMW Internet browser is currently not available in the USA, but as technic shows in his teaser post it can be retrofitted to USA cars. Speak with bimmertech.

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by RichardBR

The missing compatiblity has probably something to do with the camera systems that sits where the rain sensor sits. The coloured windscreen can't be used with it.


"Speed Limit Info inkl. Überholverbotsanzeige" means "Speed Limit Info including overtaking display"

What is overtaking display?

For the first time BMW ConnectedDrive is supplying a no overtaking display as part of this function for the new BMW 3 Series. Any overtaking ban detected or speed limit is displayed on the instrument panel or optionally in the BMW Head-Up Display in the form of a traffic sign until the restrictions is changed or lifted. The system stores all the data temporarily so that when you resume your journey after a short break, the speed and overtaking ban signs that were last valid are immediately displayed again.

Maybe it looks at road lane markings. Double center lines ?

[egal]

Now if the 35d is will be available in the US, using the mpg that appear on the PDF, I will be beside myself.