BMW is introducing xDrive on the 435d, 420i, 420d and 335d

Posted on 19-09-2013 at 8:00 by CasperH – 18 Comments”

In november will be the BMW 435d and 335d are going to deliver that standard with xDrive will be fitted, while xDrive will also be available as an option on the 420i and 420d. In addition, there are motorupdates for the X5, which is available without xDrive, there are new features for Connected Drive and there are new “frozen” colors for the M5 and M6.

The 4 Series Coupe gets the familiar six-in-line, diesel, with automatic transmission, good for 313 hp. This gets a starting price of 67.999 euro in combination with the well-known eight speed automatic transmission and will, by default, are equipped with four-wheel drive, or xDrive. That system is also available on the 420d (184 hp, from 49.732 euro) and the 420i (184 hp, from 45.540 euro) and will also serve as a basis for the larger diesel that BMW produces the 3 Series. BMW screw the system by default under the 335d, which -just as in 435d – good for 313 hp thanks to the six-in-line with TwinPower Turbo. The starting price for the 335d xDrive Touring is 65.540 euro.

The 4 Series is now in addition to Sport Line and Luxury Line is also available as a Modern Line with specific alloy wheels, aluminium design elements, the “Oyster” color for certain interior components, variable ambient lighting and a leather sports steering wheel.

The X5 also gets new engines: the xDrive25d and sDrive25d four-cylinder common-rail diesels with dual turbo are good for 218 hp, with the sDrive version only the rear wheels drive, prices for this version have disappeared from the BMW site but were previously announced as 68.200 euro for the sDrive25d and 71.600 euros for the xDrive25d. These motors are also standard with the eight speed automatic transmission equipped. In addition, the xDrive35i (306 hp, six-in-line, from 84.000 euro) and xDrive40d (306 hp, six-in-line, from 86.499 euros) available, all with effect from december.

Also new to the X5 is the Individual portfolio, the program for personalization of your BMW. There are other mouldings and more luxurious leathers and colors available for the interior delivers BMW 20-inch V-Spoke Individual wheels. Also, there are a number of other paint colors are available, including Ruby, Black, and Spell Brown metallic.

In addition to all the motorennieuws there is also still some space for other innovations: ConnectedDrive is being expanded with a number of new features. The first is the Traffic Jam Assistant, a system that is linked to the optional Driving Assistant Plus system. This Traffic Jam Assistant maintains a preset distance to the vehicle in front of you, which is automatically different with the file. As long as you have one hand on the steering wheel ensures the system also look for that you are automatically on the right track. This system is optional on all 5 Series and the X5, from december.

In addition, there is the BMW Parking Assistant, which is fully automatically for you can I tight spots. You simply go to the desired parking space, turn on your flashing light and keep the Parking Assistant button. Then take the systems the park. Also this system is available for the 5 Series and X5.

Still more news? Well, one more piece of news: BMW supplies now as part of the Individual program a number of new colors for the M5 and M6, namely Frozen Blue metallic, Frozen Red metallic, Frozen Black metallic, Frozen Brilliant White metallic. In addition, for the M6 also have the new color Frozen Cashmere Silver metallic is available.

Gallery: BMW 4 Series F32

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Gallery: BMW 3-Series F31

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Gallery: BMW X5 F15 2013

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