BMW ConnectedDrive

BMW TeleServices

Providing answers before the questions arise.

Now with BMW ConnectedDrive give your attention to the important things in your life-not to when is your vehicle’s next service is due. The system automatically monitors your BMW’s service needs and transfers all service-relevant data to your BMW Service Partner in good time before the service.   It will inform you of forthcoming maintenance requirements as well as remind you of appointments. And wherever you’re travelling, BMW Service is always by your side, leaving your mind free to concentrate on the essentials: sheer driving pleasure.

Surround View

Swap the view over your shoulder for an overview.

With BMW ConnectedDrive, you can see more than ever before in and around your BMW. A new way of looking at things: Surround View delivers a 270° view around your BMW. To the right, to the left and even behind you – at a glance without having to turn around. Sometimes, more increased safety really does go hand in hand with convenience: Surround View.

Bluetooth Office

Your mobile office for maximum flexibility

BMW ConnectedDrive integrates many of the features offered by your smartphone into your car: perfectly simply – via the Bluetooth interface of your BMW. That can now be used effectively in your BMW. The Bluetooth interface in your car provides access to the most important office functions – anytime and anywhere: you can conveniently view your appointments, your calendar entries, information and news on your vehicle display – and all without even having to pick up your phone.
Just concentrate on driving: the text-to-speech function can read out your emails, notes, calendar entries or text messages over the speakers of your audio system. You can display your appointments for the last 20 and next 50 days, and any phone numbers noted in your entries can be quickly and easily selected to call your contact. And, of course, pictures of callers are displayed, too. 

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

On a wavelength with your favorite music

Leave your player in your pocket – your BMW can still play your favourite music. No tangle of cables, no elaborate imports. It’s so simple – with Bluetooth Audio Streaming and the Bluetooth interface in your BMW. Discover more musical freedom: with Bluetooth Audio Streaming from BMW ConnectedDrive

BMW Apps

The application of Driving Pleasure

You can conveniently use certain Apple iPhone apps in every BMW with the optional equipment item “Apps”. Simply connect your iPhone to your BMW and browse through the apps with the iDrive Controller.

With the free app “BMW Connected“ your Control Display can show several apps, while the car’s audio system can read them out using the text-to-speech function.

Well connected – Facebook and Twitter.
Everything in view – Calendar.
Always the right station – Web radio
On the right path – Last Mile.
Up to date – News (Your personal news service: have the most recent news displayed to you via RSS feeds.)
Always more informed – Wiki Local (Discover more about your current location, navigation destination or a postal code.)
AUPEO! Personal Internet Radio

PlugIn and video Playback

Multimedia like never before. Service as always.

The best of both worlds: conveniently control the iPod functions of your iPhone using the iDrive Controller of your BMW 3 Series Touring while the familiar Apple interface appears on the vehicle’s main display. Your iPhone keeps you permanently up to date – and of course this applies when you use it in your BMW as well. In combination with the Apps special accessory and a snap-in adapter, PlugIn provides you with direct access to all menu items without any major changes. What’s more, with the video playback function, you can also display iPhone video on the Control Display of the new BMW 3 Series Touring.

Album Cover Display

Music For The Eyes

Look who’s playing: with Album Cover Display, you’ll soon see who’s singing your song. After all, you like to know who’s providing the entertainment.

Music at a glance: connect your MP3 player directly to the system with the USB port in the centre console of your BMW, and the Control Display will show you the album cover of the music currently playing. Do you listen to music with the world’s bestselling player, the iPod? Then all you need is the original iPod USB cable to connect your music to your car’s audio system. Always see what you are listening to. With BMW ConnectedDrive. 

BMW Online

Information Without Limits

BMW Online makes you more mobile than ever before, keeping you up to date and in touch, thanks to internet-based mobility and information services that you can access directly from your cockpit. BMW Online is your helpful co-pilot, providing you with the information you need when you are on the road.

The secret behind the convenience and intuitive effectiveness of BMW Online is its ability to offer location-based services. Using GPS technology and the SIM card integrated in the car telephone, BMW Online recognises your vehicle's current location and can provide you with relevant information along your route.
Even before you start your journey, you know what sort of weather awaits you at your destination. Finding a nearby parking space becomes simple. News items and stock market updates are instantly available. Should you need a doctor, BMW Online provides you with the telephone numbers and addresses of open doctor's practices in the vicinity.

Emergency Call: mobilizes rescue forces.  

Even Automatically in an Emergency.

In the case of an accident, help is now on hand quicker than ever before. As soon as the crash sensors on the vehicle are activated, you are automatically connected to the BMW Call Centre. The position of your vehicle as well as the data collected by the crash sensors (e.g. airbag activation or passenger occupancy) is evaluated and passed on. This ensures that the rescue services are fully informed as to the type of accident and are prepared when they arrive at the scene. If you witness an accident without being involved yourself, you can of course activate the emergency call manually.

Full Color BMW Head-up Display

Diverts Attention In the Right Direction

One second and 28 metres. This is the time required to take your eyes off the road and read 100 km/h on the speedometer. The full-colour BMW Head-Up Display projects the current speed or navigation instructions directly into your field of vision while your eyes stay on the road.

The clear, distinct colours make it easy for you to recognise important information, such as the pedestrian warning from BMW Night Vision or the instructions from Lane Change Warning. If required, the currently applicable speed limit and route directions from the navigation system can also be displayed. Particularly helpful at complicated motorway exits or confusing junctions is the clear display showing the correct lane to take.

BMW Night Vision with Pedestrian Recognition

Safety Through The Night. With Infrared.

BMW Night Vision cuts through the dark to bring you the ultimate in driving safety: a system that shows you what is otherwise hidden.

Wherever your journey takes you, you should always have an eye on everything. At all times – and this means when you are behind the wheel of your BMW at night, too. A person walking on the side of a dark country lane or an animal on the road ahead: BMW Night Vision displays the image recorded by a thermal camera and warns you directly of the risk of collision with persons or with an additional symbol in the optional Head-Up Display. This means you are warned of possible risks much earlier and can react to them much more quickly. Even if you are momentarily dazzled by oncoming traffic.

Collision Warning With Brake Activation

Reaching Destinations At The Safest Distance

BMW ConnectedDrive offers effective assistance at all times. When Collision Warning is activated and a vehicle ahead of you suddenly brakes, your BMW reacts immediately. In stage 1, it sends you an optical warning; in stage 2 – if you haven’t reacted – an acoustic signal calls your attention to the situation. And if you still haven’t reacted and braked, your BMW will do it for you: with a delay of up to 3 m/s 2, the system initiates a braking procedure.
BMW ConnectedDrive only takes control of your driving at the decisive moment – when accident prevention is the issue. What a wonderful feeling when you can really rely on something.

Side View

Drive with foresight around the corner

See what’s coming in advance: with Side View, your BMW always has its eyes open for cross traffic at blind crossings or exit roads, even when your view of the situation is obscured. A glance at the Control Display is enough – it shows you a video display of what the cameras built in to the right and left of your front bumper of your BMW can see. With the help of guidance lines, Side View also shows you the precise position of the front end of your vehicle. The simultaneous view of both traffic directions on the Control Display lets you assess the situation immediately. Even when you’re in motion, if need be, because Side View can also be activated at speeds of up to 15 km/h. Just the press of a button puts you in the picture: with BMW ConnectedDrive. Depending on your model, Side View is either a stand-alone optional accessory or a component of the Surround View feature package.

BMW Connected Drive: A unique connection between driver, vehicle and the outside world

Vision is all about thinking of the future-and it’s a mindset that can deliver every exciting ideas. One such idea is the BMW Vision ConectedDrive concept vehicle. With this prototype, BMW engineers and designers have developed and information-based connection between driver, vehicle and the outside world. It sets new standards for the car as an integrated component of our networked life.

 BMW Vision ConnectedDrive is a visionary roadster whose deign amazes at first sight. Its dynamic, flowing lines draw the eye from the distinctive front end, over the long bonnet and then to an divides the interior into three levels, also known as layers, that each symbolize a theme of BMW ConnectedDrive- convenience, infotainment and safety. Accompanying functions, as well as controls, are highlighted with different colored lights, through which the illuminated information pulsates.

The concept vehicle also has three ultra-modern screens: a head-up display for the driver, a programmable combination instrument and the passenger information display, which can be operated by the front seat passenger via a conductive fabric layer. Through internet access and augmented reality, the monitors offer numerous possibilities for interaction with the outside world. An example: the front seat passenger receives tips on current local events on-screen and en route. With one hand movement, details can be forwarded to the driver, tickets can be bought and navigation to the venue can be activated directly. You can then drive to your next destination-and into the future.

BMW ConnectedDrive Roadster is light years ahead. The BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Roadster concept is so clever, you might never need to use your brain again. It certainly is a unique connection between driver, vehicle and the outside world.

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The new BMW 320i: Starting from AED 155,000

According to the World Car Guide, BMW's 3-series vehicles are the point of reference to which compact executive vehicles are compared. Test-drive or own the BMW 320i, and you will see why.

The looks of the BMW 320i combine modern aerodynamic features with the traditional, distinctive BMW grille, which unifies cordially with the curvilinear lines of the 320i. From the side view, the looks are both curvaceous and dynamic, hinting at speed and smooth handling - and they have a drag coefficient of 0.28 Cd.

The BMW 320i adds another facet to this driving passion: elegant, functional and comfortable sportiness all the way up: the BMW 320i accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a sporty 7.3 seconds and provides plenty of efficient driving pleasure with 184 hp.

BMWs have always been well-made and reliable in a crash, and the 320i continues to uphold this worthy reputation. The standard DataDot technology is complemented by ABS, dynamic brake control, cornering brake control, automatic stability control plus traction and dynamic stability control, which all combine to make the BMW 320i safe and very stable. If you are unfortunate enough to have a crash (or if some stupid drip collides with you), the driver and front airbags will come into play (these airbags have an occupant detector function), as will the front side airbags, and the head airbag front and rear. All seats in the BMW 320i have been fitted with three-point seat belts, and the centre rear seat has a headrest, as do the other seats. Night driving is also made that little bit safer with a nice anti-dazzle mirror.

 On the inside, the BMW 320i is tastefully decorated.  Depending on the variant, you will enjoy comfortable seating upholstered in cloth trim for the BMW 320i and premium Dakota leather for the BMW 320i Executive, which can be offset by a range of trims, including natural poplar, burr walnut or brushed aluminium. A retractable front armrest gives an extra edge of driver comfort, especially when driving long-haul; this comfort is enhanced in the executive version of the BMW 320i, which has partial electric seat adjustment for the front seats. The automatic climate control, which comes complete with microfilter, helps you keep comfortably cool in all weathers. An in-dash CD/radio, a through-loading system with ski bag, an onboard computer and preparation for a Bluetooth mobile complete the standard offerings inside the entry-level BMW 320i.

As if the standard features weren't impressive enough, BMW offers a wide range of options for the 320i. Exterior options include metallic paint, fog lights (which already come as standard on the BMW 320i Executive), electric sunroof, adaptive bi-Xenon headlights and headlight washer system. On the inside, optional extras on offer range from electric lumbar support in the front passenger and driver seats to an 8.8" colour monitor and professional navigation system which includes TV and voice recognition.

 What sort of driver would enjoy the BMW 320i?  Well, most drivers would enjoy the experience behind the wheel in either sedan or wagon guise and we certainly enjoyed our BMW 320i review.  The fine new BMW 320i is a very attractive proposition to any would-be buyer looking for the top of the class driving dynamics, and a state of the art driving experience - especially when the price tag starts at AED 155,000.

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THE BMW 3 SERIES THROUGH CHANGING TIMES

The world’s best selling premium car is a harmonious combination of BMW tradition and modernity, of classic and innovative elements that constantly interpret the desired family resemblance in a most exciting way.

During the course of more than three and a half decades, the face of the world’s best selling premium car, the BMW 3 Series, has constantly evolved. Designers have always managed to incorporate dynamics, innovation and aesthetics into a harmonious, modern and future-oriented overall concept, whilst at the same time preserving traditional values. As a result, each BMW 3 Series has retained its unmistakable brand identity and can be identified as a BMW at the very first glance. However, the roots of the BMW 3 Series reach back as far as the 1960s. As a manufacturer of sporty, elegant sedans, BMW had at that time already developed a characteristic profile. With a notchback body design, front-mounted engines and rear-wheel drive, a basic principle was established back then (BMW 1500/2000) that still prevails to this very day. With the arrival of the BMW 1600 in 1966, the 2-door 02 Series, which produced such famous models as the 1600ti or the 2002ti, was launched on to the automotive market and eventually replaced by the BMW 3 Series.

The presentation of the first BMW 3 Series in July 1975 marked the beginning of one of the most remarkable success stories in BMW model history. Although the 2-door sedan bore a strong resemblance to the BMW 5 Series introduced in 1972, the market witnessed the launch of an entirely new vehicle with compact dimensions and a sporting character. The predominant design feature of the front end was also the brand’s characteristic symbol, which was clearly identifiable even from a distance – the BMW kidney grille.

1975–1983 The design of the first BMW 3 Series is characterised by large windows, a distinctive wedge shape and, of course, BMW’s brand-typical face, the front end being dominated by the kidney grille vividly protruding from the radiator cover to continue up slightly scoop-shaped along the bonnet to the windscreen. With short overhangs and a track width of 1,364 millimetres at the front, the new sports sedan boasts a rather low-slung appearance. Vertically mounted indicators flank the large round headlights on each side. On the occasion of its presentation, BMW gives the new model the best chance of success: “Timeless and without superficial gallery play, the design of the BMW 3 Series will also become a trendsetter for the next decade.”

1982–1993 In 1982, the second generation of the BMW 3 Series presents itself as a worthy successor. As a result of a sensitively enhanced design and optimised aerodynamics, the new model has gained significantly in presence. The approx. 35 mm increase in track width also contributes towards the sedan’s distinctively powerful look. Finally, on the whole, the body appears smoother and rounder, the sleek front end being the result of extensive wind tunnel tests, which is not least underscored by a drag coefficient of 0.37. The now low-slung front end boasting the flat BMW kidney grille elongates the entire front end of the vehicle, particularly as the double headlights now featured on all 3 Series models are located far on the outside. The smooth transition into all adjoining body surfaces not only determines the characteristic shape, but also ensures a good air flow around the vehicle. The low-set bonnet with its wide scoop rising gently from the front enhances aerodynamics, its surface not being interrupted by air intake openings.

E36- The four-door E36 was produced from early 1990

1990–1997 In 1990, the time had apparently come to replace the soberly designed BMW 3 Series with an exceedingly elegant successor model. It is an entirely newly conceived sports sedan, the dimensions of which have increased all round, both surprising and pleasing the public to an equal extent. Besides the slim silhouette, the smooth front end of the new model is immediately evident, as the double headlights are now conjointly mounted behind a glass cover. In addition to dynamic lines and a distinctive wedge shape, a significantly lower bonnet and a raised rear end, technical refinements such as windows installed flush with the car body and targeted diffuser cooling air circulation inside the engine compartment also contribute towards the outstanding drag coefficient of 0.29 (316i). This BMW has therefore virtually nothing in common with its predecessor, but the family resemblance still remains recognizable. Thanks to typical styling elements such as the kidney grille and double headlights, it is still obviously a BMW, even though the dominating design element and symbol of the brand was now flatter and wider.

E46

1998–2005 When the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series is launched in May 1998, the compact sports sedan is some 40 mm wider and even the track width has increased by 60 mm compared with its predecessor. At that time, BMW designers describe the styling of the front end as follows: “On the whole and in essential details, the front end, the typical BMW face, has been reinterpreted, but it is still that unmistakable 3 Series face.” The double kidney grille is integrated into the bonnet and, together with the dual round headlights located behind clear glass covers, again shapes the powerful character of the new BMW 3 Series’ face. Compared with the front ends of the BMW 5 and 7 Series, the lower headlight surrounds form a distinctive separation: Here, the curvatures of the reflectors located in the exterior bodywork are finely outlined by a slight indication of curvatures, resulting in a clearly visible interruption of the horizontal line above the bumper.

2005–2011 With the launch of the fifth generation in the year 2005, BMW brings to the market a BMW 3 Series that is strong in character and exudes significantly more presence and power than its predecessor. Only a year after the market launch, the new styling strategy and the progressive design vocabulary gain the highest level of recognition, resulting in the BMW 3 Series being presented with the “World Car of the Year” award in New York. Members of the creative BMW design team are already convinced of the value of their work beforehand: “Within the series, the design has consistently developed in both small and larger steps. The new 3 Series represents a particularly high level of advancement in the vehicle’s design history.” Although the car makes only a proportionally moderate leap compared to the predecessor model, it does stand out from it significantly and noticeably. With the double kidney grille and dual headlights curved at the top, it exhibits the typical front end of a modern BMW – a focused facial expression.

From 2011 The success story of the 3 Series over the past 37 years is set to continue with the sixth generation of the world’s best selling premium car which expresses the essential qualities of the sedan such as agility, sportiness and dynamics in an entirely new way. 

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Newly interpreted classic design features find a new lease on life and are reminiscent of the models of the 1960s. The large, almost seamlessly integrated radiator cowling with embedded headlights and kidney grille also characterized the distinctive face of the first BMW 3 Series in 1975. On the sports sedan of the year 2011, the modern dual headlights with LED eyebrows extend as far as the kidney grille frame, also forming a continuous optical unit spanning an arch to the historical predecessors in a modern way.

The new car is the first BMW model to be available with three different lines: Modern, Sport and Luxury – three distinctive design personalities for the exterior and interior. Within each line, customers can choose a number of exclusive finishes and equipment variants to suit their taste.

The athletically arched bonnet additionally accentuates the front end, emphasising the car’s presence and sporting appeal. By means of enhanced aerodynamic airflow in the vicinity of the front wheels, it facilitates a reduction in fuel consumption at high speeds and contributes towards an outstanding drag coefficient of 0.26.

Although more than 35 years lie between the first generation of 1975 and the current BMW 3 Series, both front ends attest to an unmistakable brand identity and in spite of the great difference in age, are both immediately recognizable as members of the same family. Then and now, the design bestows the BMW sedan with its styling and personality, expressing contemporary and trendsetting dynamics, innovation and aesthetics. Hence, each generation of the compact sports sedan stands for BMW tradition and modernity alike. And each model combines classic and innovative elements that interpret this theme in their very own way.

In 2011, every third BMW sold was a 3 Series and having sold 12.5 million cars since its launch in 1975, the BMW 3 Series continues to be the BMW Group's best-selling model series. Consistently accounting for more than a quarter of the company's global sales, this luxury sedan shows no signs of abating. 

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