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Lease a 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i for only $449 per month. Click here to view our inventory. $449 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS. $4,374 DUE AT SIGNING. Lease financing available on new 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services through April 30, 2019, to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Monthly lease payments of $449 per month for 36 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $38,596 (MSRP of $45,045, including destination and handling fee of $995, less $3,000 customer down, $0 security deposit and suggested dealer contribution of $1,699 and $1,000 Lease Credit, $750 Loyalty/ Conquest Certificate). Actual MSRP may vary. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $3,000 down payment, $449 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles and a disposition fee of $350 at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option at lease end, excluding tax, title and government fees, is $26,577. Offer valid through April 30, 2019 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Prices exclude destination and handling fees, taxes, tags, title, and dealer processing fee of $795. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details. ©2019 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.

TECH ACCESSORIES Genuine BMW design and cutting edge technology seamlessly come together to keep you connected, entertained and secure. Electronic Essentials. No matter how quickly technology moves forward, Original BMW Accessories always keep drivers two steps ahead. Entertainment. To Go. Whether saved on a tablet, smart phone or mp3 player, your music and videos are ready to play at a moment’s notice. You can even control mobile devices through your steering wheel's audio controls. more Traveling Companions. Stay connected while on the go. From Bluetooth headsets to snap-in smart phone adapters, BMW ConnectedDrive solutions work with both new and classic BMW models. Click here to shop for BMW accessories now.

Personal CoPilot in the newest vehicles with BMW Operating System 7 offers supremely comfortable and safe motoring. Assisted Driving can be activated with just one click of a button. You can select different modes of Assistance with the mode button. Check out the other Videos in the BMW How-To Series and be sure to leave us your feedback in the comments below. The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically describes the equipment and functions included in the vehicle.The Owner's Handbook is available as an app in many countries. You will find further information on the Internet at: https://www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide

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BMW i is preparing to launch the next generation of solely electrically powered models. Three of the brand’s electric models are currently going through a key phase of their series development process at the BMW Group’s winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. Together with the BMW iX3 already due to go on sale next year, the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT, being brought to market in 2021, are also completing an intensive test programme. Within the framework of comprehensive vehicle testing, their drive and suspension components are being put to the test under extreme weather and road conditions. The testing area situated at the edge of the Arctic Circle provides the ideal requirements for this purpose. On the icy surfaces of frozen lakes, on snow and in the bitter cold, the electric motors, the high-voltage batteries and the power electronics of BMW eDrive technology as well as the suspension control systems are demonstrating their high level of performance and reliability. more The latest chapter of the BMW Group electrification strategy will be heralded by a Sports Activity Vehicle. Starting next year, the BMW iX3 will already feature the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology for the first time. An exceptionally powerful electric motor and a high-voltage storage unit featuring state-of-the-art battery cell technology facilitate purely electric driving pleasure in a new dimension. With a range of over 400 kilometres* and the possibility to use DC charging stations with a capacity of 150 kW to charge its battery, the first allelectric SAV is ideally suitable for day-to-day use and long-distance travel. The BMW iX3 will be the first model produced for the entire global market by the BMW Brilliance Automotive Joint Venture at the Chinese production location in Shenyang. The BMW i4 delivers locally emission-free driving pleasure combined with outstanding sportiness. The four-door coupe positioned in the premium midrange segment combines a dynamic design with inspiring performance and a high level of ride comfort. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology featured by the BMW i4 facilitates a range of over 600 kilometres*. Moreover, the electric motor’s spontaneous power development can be utilised above all to achieve a dynamic driving experience. The BMW i4 sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in a mere 4 seconds and reaches a top speed of over 200 km/h. The BMW i4 will be produced at the BMW Munich plant starting 2021. With the proportions and dimensions of a luxury Sports Activity Vehicle, a fifthgeneration electric drive unit and systems for highly automated driving, the BMW iNEXT embodies the future of driving pleasure in a particularly comprehensive way. As the BMW Group’s future modular construction system, it combines the latest innovations in the areas of design, automated driving, connectivity, electrification and services (D+ACES) defined by the NUMBER ONE > NEXT corporate strategy. BMW eDrive ensures a range exceeding 600 kilometres*. Furthermore, the car is equipped with the latest connectivity features and designed for Level 3 automated driving. The BMW Group’s new technology flagship will be produced at the BMW Dingolfing plant as from 2021. All figures relating to driving performance, consumption, emissions and range are provisional. The details marked * have already been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle.

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Lease a 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i for only $469 per month Lease financing available on new 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i models from Passport BMW through BMW Financial Services through April 01, 2019, to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Monthly lease payments of $469 per month for 36 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $39,250 (MSRP of $45,045, including destination and handling fee of $995, less $3,000 customer down, $0 security deposit and suggested dealer contribution of $1,545 and $500 Lease Credit, $750 Loyalty/ Conquest Certificate). Actual MSRP may vary. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $3,000 down payment, $469 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles and a disposition fee of $350 at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option at lease end, excluding tax, title and government fees, is $26,577. Offer valid through April 01, 2019 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit Passport BMW for important details. Offer Expires 4/1/2019

The BMW stand at the International Motor Show 2019 in Geneva focuses on the company’s continuing model offensive in the luxury segment and the ongoing expansion of its range of vehicles with electrified drive systems. Just a few weeks after being unveiled to the world, the new BMW 7 Series luxury sedan is making its show debut. In addition, the premium carmaker presents its 4th generation of Plug-In-Hybrid powertrains, setting a clear mark for the importance of this technology aside from fully-electric cars: BMW 745e, BMW 745Le, BMW 745Le xDrive System-Power: 290 kW/394 hp; 0-100km/h: 5,3-5,1 s;  electric range: 50-58 km; fuel consumption: 2,6–2,1 l/100 km; electric power consumption: 16,3–15,1 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions from combustion engine: 52–48 g/km** BMW 330e Sedan System-power: 185 kW/252 hp; 0-100km/h: 6,0 s; electric range: 60 km; fuel consumption: 1.7 l/100 km; CO2 emissions from combustion engine: 39 g/km** BMW X5 xDrive45e System-power: 290 kW/394 hp; 0-100 km/h: 5,6 s; electric range: 80 km; fuel consumption: 2.1 l/100 km; electric power consumption: 23.0 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions from combustion engine: 49 g/km** (**) All figues related to range, consumption and emissions are based on the European legislative test-procedure „NEDC combined“ and are preliminary. Together with the new generation of Plug-In-Hybrid models, BMW Energy Services is piloting packages of free green electricity, as a future basic component of electrified cars. And the presentation of the BMW Individual M850i Night Sky adds another unique highlight to the Geneva show line-up. more The BMW brand’s renewed focus on the luxury segment is encapsulated by the new incarnation of the BMW 7 Series presented in Geneva. A specially designed logo and “Bayerische Motoren Werke” written out in full express a tradition of quality, innovative power and ultimate exclusivity. The luxury sedan’s design, driving qualities and equipment features give it everything it needs to offer highly discerning customers an intense and emotionally engaging mobility experience. Stepping up the brand’s presence in the luxury segment is one of the fields of action pursued by the BMW Group in order to secure sustained growth in car markets worldwide. As part of its NUMBER ONE > NEXT strategy, the company has also defined electric mobility as one of the four future-focused areas known as ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electrified and Services/Shared). 2018 was a record-breaking year for sales of the BMW Group’s electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with over 140,000 sold worldwide – which means the company remains Europe’s most successful manufacturer of electrified cars. Through its commitment to expanding its model range, the BMW Group is aiming to have over half a million vehicles with an electrified drive system available worldwide by the end of 2019. Show premiere in Geneva: the new BMW 7 Series. Premium carmaker BMW is again upping the profile of its flagship models in the luxury segment with extensive design updates, a more advanced line-up of engines and cutting-edge operating, driver assistance and connectivity technology. The restyling of the new BMW 7 Series exterior clearly accentuates the car’s assured presence and cultured elegance. Inside the cabin, new equipment features, improved acoustic comfort and the latest-generation display and operating system all help to raise the feel-good factor another notch. The luxury sedan’s prestigious status shines through particularly prominently at its front end, which now rises 50 millimetres taller and features a 40-per-cent-larger BMW kidney grille and slimmer headlights. The bonnet and front apron also sport a new look. The car’s flanks are a picture of precision, thanks to the new upright positioning of the Air Breathers and trim strips extended all the way to the rear. The design update is rounded off by a restyled rear apron and a slender light strip below the chrome bar linking the rear lights, which are likewise slimmer than before. The Exclusive Nappa leather trim with extended quilting (new on the options list) and new interior trim strips help imbue the cabin with a highly exclusive air. In addition, the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel have been rearranged and the wireless charging tray for smartphones repositioned, while the optional Ambient highlight also has a new finish. The screen grouping formed by the instrument cluster and Control Display comes with the software features of BMW Operating System 7.0, as does the BMW Touch Command control unit for the rear. The wealth of functions provided by the standard and optional driver assistance systems for the new BMW 7 Series now extends to include the Reversing Assistant. The further developed engine line-up for the BMW 7 Series comprises a V12 now fitted with a gasoline particulate filter, a new eight-cylinder petrol engine and three six-cylinder in-line diesel units. The three plug-in hybrid models in the new BMW 7 Series portfolio offer increased drive power and greater electric range. All model variants comply with the requirements of the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard. Second-generation plug-in hybrid variants of the BMW 7 Series, BMW X5 and BMW 3 Series Sedan make their debut. The new BMW 7 Series Plug-in-Hybrids take all of the luxury sedan’s sporting prowess, passenger comfort and feel-good ambience and combine them with the option of virtually silent motoring with zero local emissions. A six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and an electric motor team up to power all three models. Together they can unleash a combined output of 290 kW/394 hp with the Driving Experience Control switch set to SPORT mode. The high-voltage battery’s energy capacity has been increased too, extending all-electric range from 54 to 58 kilometres for the BMW 745e, from 52 to 55 kilometres for the BMW 745Le and from 50 to 54 kilometres for the BMW 745Le xDrive. The second-generation BMW X5 with electrified powertrain also comes with a straight-six petrol engine specially modified for the job at hand. It teams up with an electric motor to generate system output of 290 kW/394 hp. Available from August 2019, the BMW X5 xDrive45e completes the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds (provisional figure). The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system is on hand to deliver a sporty brand of driving pleasure on the road and supremely assured performance off it by distributing the drive power from the engine and motor to all four wheels. The new BMW X5 xDrive45e wouldn’t be complete without the latest battery cell technology to call on. The resulting electric range of up to 80 kilometres allows most daily commutes to be completed with zero local emissions. The new BMW X5 xDrive45e also has all the right credentials for much longer journeys and trips away, thanks to its 69-litre fuel tank and a versatile boot offering between 500 and 1,716 litres of luggage space. A four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor and a latest-generation lithium-ion battery form the basis for the plug-in hybrid system in the new BMW 330e Sedan. It generates a combined output of 185 kW/252 hp, which can be briefly increased by up to 30 kW/41 hp courtesy of the standard XtraBoost function. This is sufficient to propel the car to 100 km/h from rest in 6.0 seconds (provisional figure). The BMW 330e Sedan due to come out in July 2019 doesn’t just deliver sporty driving pleasure in abundance, it also excels in terms of its fuel consumption figures. The car’s maximum electric range is 60 kilometres – around 50 per cent further than its predecessor. BMW Energy Services pilots packages of free green electricity. At the same time as expanding its model range, the BMW Group – in its capacity as a systems supplier for electric mobility – is also seeking to provide BMW and MINI customers with free green electricity for their cars. After first pilot offers in Switzerland and France, from April 2019 on Germany will follow with extended cost-free green-energy-packages for use at home and while out and about. Perspectively, all electric cars will be able of feeding energy back into the power grid. With BMW Energy Services not only car users will benefit from the new opportunities arising as the energy revolution merges with electric mobility, but also fleet operators, energy suppliers and property owners. One of a kind: the BMW Individual M850i Night Sky. Visitors to the Geneva Motor Show can also feast their eyes on a one-off BMW Individual version of the new BMW 8 Series luxury sports car. The BMW Individual M850i Night Sky (fuel consumption in EU NEDC combined: 9.8 – 9.7 l/100 km ; CO2 emissions in EU NEDC combined: 224 – 221 g/km) blends outstanding performance potential with design and equipment features that are literally out of this world. The BMW Individual Manufaktur customisation facility used meteoritic rock to adorn the centre console’s trim plate, the start/stop button for the V8 engine, the selector lever for the eight-speed Steptronic transmission, the Touch Controller for the iDrive system and the car’s door sill finishers. The headliner, centre console, brake discs, exterior mirror caps and many other exterior components also feature a design with extra-terrestrial origins, the strictly geometric Widmanstätten structure characteristic of meteoritic material being deftly incorporated into their respective surface finishes. The specialists from BMW Individual Manufaktur have therefore harnessed their creative flair, technological expertise and innovative skills to bring the night sky into the car. The BMW Individual M850i Night Sky boasts yet another highlight in the form of aluminium brake callipers with a bionic design. Developed by BMW Motorsport, they are likewise manufactured as unique specimens using 3D printing techniques. BMW Individual has taken exclusiveness and luxury for cars into a whole new dimension with this one-off car’s stellar design and the materials and production processes involved in making it. Figures relating to performance, fuel/electric power consumption, CO2 emissions and operating range accordingly to EU regulations. All figures in this press release relating to performance, fuel/electric power consumption, CO2 emissions and operating range are provisional. The fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, electric power consumption and electric range figures are determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany. The range shown considers the different sizes of the selected wheels/tyres and the selected items of optional equipment, and may vary during configuration. The values are based on the new WLTP test cycle and are translated back into NEDC-equivalent values in order to ensure comparability between the vehicles. With respect to these vehicles, for vehicle-related taxes or other duties based (at least inter alia) on CO2 emissions, the CO2 values may differ from the values stated here (depending on national legislation). Further information on official fuel consumption figures and specific CO2 emission values of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline: 'Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen' (Guide to the fuel economy, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained free of charge from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.

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The First Ever Four-Door M3 CS The all-new BMW M3 CS is the latest special model from BMW M GmbH and at the same time the most powerful standard production vehicle of all time in the M3 model series. The high-performance saloon continues the successful tradition of high-performance cars that began with the legendary BMW M3 Evolution. Equipped with numerous carbon lightweight components and innovative M technologies, the extreme athlete achieves an impressive best time of 7 minutes and 38 seconds on the legendary Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. At the same time, the BMW M3 CS, which is limited to a production run of some 1,200 units, impresses with the everyday utility of a four-door sports saloon. The culmination of a sporting icon. more Six Powerful Facts 1. M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder 2. Max output: 460 HP 3. From 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds 4. Use of highly-efficient carbon-fiber components 5. Genuine performance for the racetrack and everyday 6. Unique colors exclusive to the M3 CS More Dynamics? With a Light Touch. The BMW M3 CS impresses with its powerful language of forms and the consistent use throughout the car of lightweight components. This drops the vehicle weight and center of gravity, while simultaneously boosting dynamics and agility. Elementary components like the engine bonnet, front spoiler, rear spoiler and rear diffuser and even the roof are made of light and highly-robust carbon-fiber (CFRP). Weight-reducing measures were also adopted in the interior: the center console weighs about 30 percent less in comparison to the series standard component. Plus, the weight-optimized M sport seats for the driver and the passenger are not only upholstered in the exclusive BMW Individual full leather Bicolor Silverstone/Black, but also deliver excellent comfort and hold in any driving situation. Perfect conditions for a breathtaking performance. Racing Sport Performance. Also for the Street. The all-new BMW M3 CS inspires with numerous high-performance components that combine extremely precise driving characteristics with the greatest possible dynamics. M Drive, the electromechanical steering M Servotronic and an M double-clutch transmission with an especially sporty design therefore ensure outstanding performance – regardless of whether you are on the road or race track. In addition to this, the damper control can be ideally adjusted via the specially tuned Adaptive M suspension and its three different driving modes. According to requirements and route characteristics – for a maximum of agility, steering precision and everyday utility. Interior Views with Convincing Sporting Flair The interior of the BMW M3 CS is defined by sporty exclusivity. The aluminum door sill finishers with M3 CS designation create a joyous anticipation of the drive to come even before you enter. Lightweight-construction M sport seats are covered with exclusive BMW Individual full leather in Bicolor Silverstone/Black. Even during an accelerated drive on the race track, they guarantee perfect side support and also offer outstanding comfort on long journeys. At the center of the driver-oriented cockpit is the ergonomically shaped M leather steering wheel. It provides an unimpeded view of the round instruments in typical M styling and is also optionally available as an M Alcantara steering wheel with sporty blue and red M decorative stitching and a 12 o’clock marking to permit maximum control in all driving situations. The centre console boasts a luxurious Alcantara covering with contrast stitching in grey. This same design features on the handbrake sleeve and the interior trim of the instrument panel. The latter also includes an elegantly integrated “CS” model designation as a statement of pure sporting ambition. LIMITED PRODUCTION - BUILD YOURS TODAY!

BMW introduces the newest vehicles to join the exclusive BMW M line-up; the first-ever 2020 BMW X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle and the first-ever 2020 BMW X4 M Sports Activity Coupe. Powered by the high-revving, 473 hp S58 3.0 liter 6-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo engine, the newest M SAV variants are built with more than 40 years of BMW M’s experience in developing high performance automobiles that are capable on both street and track. For those who want the ultimate in performance, both the X3 M and X4 M will be available in 503 hp Competition versions. The new M models will be built at Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina, the home of X vehicle competency for the BMW Group. Plant Spartanburg is the largest BMW production plant in the world, employing 11,000 people and is supported by 300 suppliers across the U.S. 70% of the vehicles produced at Plant Spartanburg are exported overseas making BMW the largest exporter of vehicles from the U.S. by value. more The latest M TwinPower Turbo engine technology. The new BMW M S58 six-cylinder in-line engine found under the hood of the first-ever X3 M and X4 M features a forged crankshaft allowing it to handle extremely high levels of torque. The forged crankshaft’s low weight and reduced rotating mass also allow the engine to rev to a 7,200 rpm redline. The closed-deck design of the six-cylinder engine’s block ensures it is incredibly rigid, paving the way for higher combustion pressure and increased power. The wire-arc sprayed-on iron coating for the cylinder walls reduces both engine weight and frictional losses. In addition, the cylinder head has a core manufactured using 3D printing. This additive manufacturing process enables geometric forms to be created that are beyond the capability of conventional metal casting techniques. 3D printing technology has cut the weight of the new engine’s cylinder head core and allows its coolant ducts to be routed in a way that optimizes temperature management. This latest incarnation of M TwinPower Turbo technology features two mono-scroll turbochargers, which supply compressed air to cylinders 1 – 3 and 4 – 6 respectively. The engine’s power output is enhanced through the use of upgraded turbo compressor wheels and a water-to-air intercooler. A flow-optimized air intake system reduces pressure losses, while an electronically controlled wastegate enhances turbo response. High Precision Injection technology raises maximum fuel injection pressure from 200 bar to 350 bar, enabling extremely efficient mixing of fuel and air. The fine atomization of the fuel in the combustion chambers reduces emissions, especially under full acceleration loads and at high speeds. The engine technology is rounded off by VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing. The six-cylinder in-line engine in the first-ever X3 M and X4 M produces its peak torque of 442 lb.-ft. between 2,600 and 5,600 rpm and between 2,600 and 5,950 rpm in the BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition models. It generates maximum horsepower output at 6,250 rpm and sustains its potent power delivery until the 7,200 rpm red line. The BMW X3 M and BMW X4 M accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, while the Competition models hit the 60 mph mark in 4.0 seconds. The top speed of all models is electronically limited to 155 mph. If the optional M Driver’s Package is specified, the limit rises to 174 mph for the X3 M and X4 M and up to 177 mph for the Competition models. Cooling systems and oil supply developed from motorsports. The new six-cylinder in-line engine’s track-tested cooling system has been designed to work with its increased levels of performance and includes one large central radiator and two smaller radiators positioned on either side of it. The system also includes an additional engine oil cooler and a separate transmission oil cooler. This sophisticated system ensures that optimum operating temperatures are maintained at all times, both in everyday use on short urban journeys and during track use. The motor sport expertise amassed by BMW M GmbH also makes its presence felt in the design of the oil supply system, which is required to meet the challenges of track driving. The engine’s lightweight oil sump has two separate chambers and an integrated suction channel. An additional suction stage allows the map-controlled oil pump to draw lubricant from the smaller chamber, which steps in when extra flow is needed. This ensures a reliable supply of oil at all times, even under the most extreme lateral and longitudinal acceleration and braking forces. Dual exhaust system with electrically controlled flaps and four tailpipes. The exhaust system designed for the first-ever X3 M and X4 M not only delivers reduced backpressure but also a stirring soundtrack. The dual-branch pipework releases the exhaust gas – in customary M fashion – through two pairs of 100 millimeter tailpipes. Electrically controlled flaps help to produce the rich engine note for which BMW M cars are renowned. The nature of the soundtrack takes its cues from the selected engine mode; standard setting, SPORT or SPORT+. Standard specification for the Competition models includes the M Sport exhaust system, which gives the engine a pleasingly sonorous tone, especially when it is being pushed hard and at high revs. Its continuously variable exhaust flaps create a particularly broad range of sound. Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and three shift modes. The new, high-performance S58 engine is linked up with the latest version of the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. As well as fully automated gear changes, the M Steptronic also enables manual shifts with sequential gear selection via either the gear selector lever or steering wheel-mounted shift paddles. The M Steptronic delivers instantaneous response and lightning-fast gear changes. The driver can use the gear selector lever’s Drivelogic switch to adjust the transmission’s shift characteristics in both automatic and manual modes. Drivelogic mode 1 aids relaxed driving with smooth gear changes, while switching to mode 2 increases the sport factor with shorter shift times. The third mode makes gear changes even faster and sharper. Here, the transmission holds the engine in its upper rev range, helping the driver to push the dynamic envelope and maximize the powertrain’s performance on the track. Click here to read the entire article.

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