BMWNA released a dealer bulletin today clarifying some AWD 5-series features and specifications.
Here are the key points:
-The wagon will be AWD only. No RWD is planned.
-AWD will be available only on 6-cylinder cars
-Active Roll Stabilization, Active Steering, and SMG Gearbox are NOT AVAILABLE on AWD cars.
-Xenon headlights will be standard equipment on 530 models, optional on 525.
-Power Liftgate will come in the 530xit Premium Package
-Sport Package will include Shadowline Exterior Trim and Sport Seats. The standard wheel and tire package will be carried over to the Sport Package for all-weather capability. For customers that so desire, upgraded wheels with Performance tires will be a stand-alone option available on top of the Sport Package. On the 525xi, the wheel/tire will be the same as the 525i Sport. On the 530xi, the wheel/tire will be the same as the 530i Sport.
-Sport Package WILL NOT include a Sport Suspension.
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Both a 530XiT and a 525XiT or am I mixing my wagons and sedans?
Previous information had it only the 530XiT would come to the US.
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Quote: BMWNA released a dealer bulletin today clarifying some AWD 5-series features and specifications.
Here are the key points:
-The wagon will be AWD only. No RWD is planned.
-AWD will be available only on 6-cylinder cars
-Active Roll Stabilization, Active Steering, and SMG Gearbox are NOT AVAILABLE on AWD cars.
-Xenon headlights will be standard equipment on 530 models, optional on 525.
-Power Liftgate will come in the 530xit Premium Package
-Sport Package will include Shadowline Exterior Trim and Sport Seats. The standard wheel and tire package will be carried over to the Sport Package for all-weather capability. For customers that so desire, upgraded wheels with Performance tires will be a stand-alone option available on top of the Sport Package. On the 525xi, the wheel/tire will be the same as the 525i Sport. On the 530xi, the wheel/tire will be the same as the 530i Sport.
-Sport Package WILL NOT include a Sport Suspension. | Any news on the possible appearance of the 535 Diesel in USA markets?
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Wagon only eh ? That's dumb, they need to try harder in competing with the Merc's 4matic.
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Quote: | Wagon only eh ? That's dumb, they need to try harder in competing with the Merc's 4matic. | Well....in SARAFIL's post I read that the wagon will only be offered in AWD. I don't see that the sedans won't be offered in AWD.
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Quote: | Well....in SARAFIL's post I read that the wagon will only be offered in AWD. I don't see that the sedans won't be offered in AWD. | ahhh I read it wrong, it's late.
 it read: ONLY wagons will have AWD and ketchup needs to sleep.
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