We build our vehicles to thrive as much in the
future as they do in the moment.
At BMW, we engineer our vehicles to elevate every
moment of your drive. To thrill you with predictable handling and set you free
with unshakable control. But beyond boosting endorphins, we are finding ways to
sustain the same level of performance well into the future - starting with
innovative technologies.
At first glance, preserving the environment and
maximizing performance seem like two entirely separate goals. But at BMW, we
realized a long time ago how linked they are at an elemental level. BMW Advanced
Diesel, for example, has been re-engineered to have a 99% lower emission rate
and a far greater fuel economy than the diesel vehicles from the past. And this
environmentally-friendly diesel doesn't sacrifice performance. In fact, the BMW
6-cylinder diesel engine has more torque than most V-8s. In Fall 2008, we
launched two new diesel vehicles, the 335d and X5 xDrive35d. Both revolutionized
the way the world thinks about diesel technology, and the 335d engine even went
on to be named Ward's Engine of the Year in 2010.
Our dedication to EfficientDynamics is not limited
to diesel technology. It includes the use of lightweight materials, brake
regeneration technology and much more. In addition to the arrival of BMW
Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance, for example, we continued to work on
innovations such as our Valvetronic and high-precision direct injection
technologies, which reduce fuel consumption and improve performance in all our
vehicles. Furthermore, we have developed both an innovative ActiveHybrid vehicle
and a high-performance electric car, the powerful Concept 1 Series with ActiveE
technology.
To us, the world around the vehicle is more than a
fleeting blur. It is an invaluable environment that deserves the same attention
we give every inch of our vehicles.
BMW Service
We design extraordinary cars. It only seems right
to offer a service plan to match.
Only BMW offers a comprehensive suite of premium
vehicle maintenance services for absolutely no cost: buy a BMW now and pay no
maintenance costs for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Featuring the following services, BMW Ultimate
Serviceâ„¢ lives up to its name:
New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty: This warranty
covers defects in materials or workmanship for the first four years or 50,000
miles, whichever comes first, so you can rest assured your BMW will perform as
expected.
BMW Maintenance Program: One of the most
comprehensive maintenance programs in its class, covering all
factory-recommended maintenance services during the New Vehicle/SAV Limited
Warranty Coverage Period, as well as specific items that require replacement due
to normal wear and tear, such as brake pads, brake discs and wiper blade
inserts.
Four years of the BMW Assistâ„¢ Safety Plan: Many
2007 and later models include a four-year, unlimited mileage subscription to the
BMW Assist trade; Safety Plan including TeleService, an exclusive BMW benefit
which allows your vehicle to contact your BMW center directly when it needs
service or maintenance.
Unlimited-Mileage Roadside Assistance: Receive
Roadside Assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the first four years of
ownership, without any mileage limitation.
No other premium automaker provides such
comprehensive benefits for absolutely no cost. So while other car owners will
incur from several hundred to over one thousand dollars of maintenance or repair
costs during the first 4 years they own their vehicles, you pay nothing for the
first 4 years or 50,000 miles.
After all, an Ultimate Driving Machine® - and its
driver - deserve nothing less than BMW Ultimate Serviceâ„¢.
Vehicles Bestowed Highest Rating of "Good" for
Frontal Offset, Side Impact and Rear Crash Protection Performance
BMW of North America today announced that the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2009 BMW 3 Series
Sedan, X5, and X3 models the top rating of "Good" in each of its series of crash
tests, earning each vehicle the Institute's coveted Top Safety Pick Award.
Receiving the Top Safety Pick for the 2009 BMW 3
Series Sedan, X5, and X3 vehicles is one of numerous awards BMW has earned from
the IIHS over the years. In fact, as a result of IIHS crash tests in 2000, the
2001 BMW X5 earned the unique distinction of not only being the best SUV, but
also being the safest vehicle ever tested by IIHS up to that point.
"BMW continues to be committed to both our active
and passive safety technologies, and we are pleased to receive the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for the 2009 BMW 3 Series
Sedan, X5, and X3," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC.
The Institute rates vehicles "Good," "Acceptable,"
"Marginal" or "Poor" based on performance in high-speed Frontal Offset and Side
Impact crash tests as well as an evaluation of the vehicle's Rear Crash
Protection/Head Restraints, which protect against neck injuries in rear impact
crashes. In order for a vehicle to become a Top Safety Pick, it must earn "Good"
ratings in all three Institute tests. Additionally, as of 2007, winning vehicles
must also offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – a standard feature on all
BMW vehicles, known as Dynamic Stability Control. The IIHS requires this feature
based on Institute research indicating that ESC significantly reduces crash
risk, especially the risk of fatal single vehicle crashes, by helping drivers
maintain control of their vehicles during emergency maneuvers.
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the
United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing
vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include
marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor
vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of
Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a
technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4
models and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and the upcoming X6 Sport Activity Coupe.
The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of
338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW
motorcycle retailers, 83 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor
Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for
North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
To us, the world around the vehicle is more than a
fleeting blur. It is an invaluable environment that deserves the same attention
we give every inch of our vehicles.
Four years of the BMW Assistâ„¢ Safety Plan: Many
2007 and later models include a four-year, unlimited mileage subscription to the
BMW Assist trade; Safety Plan including TeleService, an exclusive BMW benefit
which allows your vehicle to contact your BMW center directly when it needs
service or maintenance.
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the
United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing
vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include
marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor
vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of
Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a
technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4
models and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and the upcoming X6 Sport Activity Coupe.
The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of
338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW
motorcycle retailers, 83 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor
Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for
North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.