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Integral Active Steering
.
The optional Integral Active Steering
combines rear-wheel steering with a
variable steering ratio on the front
wheels. At speeds up to about
km/h, the rear wheels turn the
opposite way to the front wheels.
This makes the wheelbase feel
shorter, for enhanced agility and
manoeuvrability. At speeds above
around km/h, the rear wheels turn
the same way as the front wheels.
This increases both driving stability
and comfort.
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Not available for the xDrive models.
Not available for four-cylinder models and i.
Available as an option for i
(without ECO PRO mode).
Adaptive Drive
.
The optional Adaptive Drive
combines two active chassis
and suspension control systems:
Dynamic Drive and Dynamic
Damper Control, the latter allowing
you to set up the dampers the way
you prefer them. With Dynamic
Drive, active stabilisers at the front
and rear axles minimise vehicle
movements. Body roll is ignifi cantly
reduced, so your passengers arrive
more relaxed or can even do some
work on the way.
Dynamic Damper Control.
This optional system enables the
driver to adjust the dampers to
the relevant driving situation. In
addition to the standard “Comfort”
setting, two modes are available:
“Comfort+” makes for a softer
damper setting, enabling the car
to absorb bumps in the road and
minimising vehicle movement.
“Sport” on the other hand selects
a stiffer suspension setting,
enhancing driving pleasure.
Driving Experience Control,
incl. ECO PRO mode
.
By pressing a button, you can
adjust the driving characteristics
of the BMW Series according
to your requirements. The system
fi ne-tunes such features as
accelerator response or power
steering, enabling you to
individualise the dynamic feel of
your BMW. In conjunction with the
optional chassis and suspension
control systems Adaptive Drive
and Dynamic Damper Control,
the dampers can be fi ne-tuned
as well, for maximum ride comfort.
The ECO PRO mode enables you
to reduce fuel consumption by
up to per cent, depending on
your personal driving style (result
determined in an internal BMW
fuel consumption study).
The BMW Series Touring is available with a whole host of innovative technologies
that help you enjoy your drive. Many of these optional systems are intelligently
networked with each other. Their interaction maximises both your safety and your
driving pleasure.
THE INTELLIGENT xDRIVE ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE KEEPS YOU ON TRACK – WHATEVER
THE CONDITIONS.
xDrive.
For maximum traction even in
diffi cult road conditions. With the
optional intelligent xDrive all-wheel
drive system (standard on Md)
and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC),
the BMW models i, i, d,
d and d remain stable and
on track. xDrive monitors data such
as steering angle and wheel speeds.
As soon as these indicate that the
vehicle is at risk of over- or understeer,
the system responds within fractions
of a second, using a controlled clutch
to fl exibly redistribute drive torque
between the vehicle’s axles and
ensure optimum ground contact.
In this way, xDrive combines the
advantages of all-wheel drive –
traction, safety and stability – with
the hallmark agility of a BMW
Series.
Self-levelling pneumatic
rear suspension.
The double-wishbone front
suspension removes lateral forces
acting on the dampers, enabling
them to respond very smoothly
to the road. The rear axle uses
an aluminium integral design, for
superior dynamic performance
combined with excellent ride
comfort. It is made entirely from
aluminium, which helps reduce
vehicle weight. The BMW Series
Touring complements this with
a self-levelling pneumatic rear
suspension. This keeps the vehicle
level, independently of the load
carried, for consistently high ride
comfort.
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC).
Highly sensitive sensors track
vehicle status on a permanent basis
and optimise directional stability
and traction as required, via engine
and brake management interventions.
This makes it easier to control the
vehicle even in poor road conditions,
enhancing both safety and driving
pleasure. The xDrive models also
include Hill Descent Control
(HDC), ensuring that the BMW
automatically handles steep
descents safely, at just a little more
than walking speed, without the
driver having to use the brakes.
Passive safety.
All safety components complement
each other perfectly. Six airbags
offer specifi c protection, while active
headrests at the front reduce the
risk of whiplash injuries. Active
Protection (optional) tensions the
front seat belts in critical situations
and automatically closes any open
windows or the glass roof. The
active bonnet, meanwhile, enhances
pedestrian protection. In addition, the
automatic emergency call* (included
i
n the optional BMW Assist*) forwards
relevant data such as injury risk and
vehicle location to the emergency
services. In this way, rescue
coordinators can assess likely
injuries more quickly and act more
effectively.
* May not be available in all countries.
Please consult your BMW partner.
