2012 NYIAS: 2013 328i xDrive Debut

Jason · 04-04-2012, 07:16 PM

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2012 NYIAS: BMW 328i xDrive Debut

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On display at the BMW section of the 2012 NYIAS is the 2013 328i xDrive (AWD) in its first public showing.

The F30 3 series xDrive models will begin production with the 2013 model year which begins in July, for September delivery.

For anyone considering visiting the 2012 NYIAS, here are the models out on display:

Frozen Blue Metallic M3 Coupe
Frozen Silver M5
Sakhir Orange M6 coupe
San Marino Blue M6 convertible
Orange X1 sDrive28i
Blue X1 xDrive35i M Sport
X6 M LCI
Frozen Bronze 6 Series Gran Coupe
F30 328i xDrive
Activehybrid 5 Series
ActiveE
BMW i8 Concept
BMW i3 Concept

2013 328i xDrive

pawarrant · 04-04-2012, 07:28 PM

Has there been any pricing or ordering info. announced?

Vervain · 04-04-2012, 07:42 PM

Hey there's sport seats with lux line. Isn't that not available in the US?

Jason · 04-04-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pawarrant

Has there been any pricing or ordering info. announced?

Not yet.

jbres79 · 04-04-2012, 08:41 PM

so, will the ride height of this 328ix vehicle be the same as the 335ix with M sport?

MattTheCarNut · 04-04-2012, 08:41 PM

Notice the black headliner, anyone? :P A sampling of changes to come?

Vervain · 04-04-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MattTheCarNut

Notice the black headliner, anyone? :P A sampling of changes to come?

Isn't this already a current option available? I remember seeing it in the price list..I could be mistaken though

MassBimmer · 04-04-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Anodite10

Isn't this already a current option available? I remember seeing it in the price list..I could be mistaken though

Not in the US

Wow do I hate the xDrive badge on the trunk

pawarrant · 04-04-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Wow do I hate the xDrive badge on the trunk

Definite de-badge for me.

SamS · 04-04-2012, 10:20 PM

What color is that? Seems too light for IBM.

Jason · 04-04-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

What color is that? Seems too light for IBM.

It's imperial blue metallic. The exposure is brighter in some of the lighter colored photos.

SamS · 04-04-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

It's imperial blue metallic. The exposure is brighter in some of the lighter colored photos.

Thanks Jason. Looks gorgeous. My next BMW will probably have to be IBM!!

M.Suka · 04-05-2012, 12:38 AM

Does anyone know if there is a f30 M sport at the show, I will try and make it there this friday.

M.Suka · 04-05-2012, 12:40 AM

Nice rear shot and I'm not talking about the car, lol see if you know what I am talking about.

Jason · 04-05-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by msuka

Does anyone know if there is a f30 M sport at the show, I will try and make it there this friday.

No M Sport F30 will be at the show, sorry.

Accelerometer · 04-05-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

No M Sport F30 will be at the show, sorry.

Major bummer....I'm still going to the show though.

Jason · 04-05-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteNJ

Major bummer....I'm still going to the show though.

For reference, here are the cars out on display at the show:

Frozen Blue Metallic M3 Coupe
Frozen Silver M5
Sakhir Orange M6 coupe
San Marino Blue M6 convertible
Orange X1 sDrive28i
Blue X1 xDrive35i M Sport
X6 M LCI
Frozen Bronze 6 Series Gran Coupe
F30 328i xDrive
Activehybrid 5 Series
ActiveE
BMW i8 Concept
BMW i3 Concept

richb811 · 04-05-2012, 12:20 PM

Cool pictures. Thanks for sharing Jason!

jaehshim · 04-05-2012, 12:27 PM

wow that was quick
Now this could be a good DD for me...

DrivenByE30 · 04-05-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Not in the US

Wow do I hate the xDrive badge on the trunk

Couldn't BMW keep it simple like before and have a 328ix or 335ix ....
it would have been plenty enough to differentiate the drive...

no need for the cheesy commercial/marketing X-Drive advertisement on the boot...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamS

Thanks Jason. Looks gorgeous. My next BMW will probably have to be IBM!!

so is mine

... been dreaming of a dark blue 3 series for more than 15 years since the E36...

TheBingoBalls · 04-05-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Couldn't BMW keep it simple like before and have a 328ix or 335ix ....
it would have been plenty enough to differentiate the drive...

no need for the cheesy commercial/marketing X-Drive advertisement on the boot...

I agree. What's up with BMW and changing their nomenclature for their models? They want to change model names to further differentiate the models, fine. But why mess up with something as simple, clear and effective as using "x" to classify it as AWD?

But other than that minor issue, looks good. Liking the blue a lot.

NYe60chrisIU · 04-05-2012, 01:06 PM

i wish i was back home so i could see this lineup

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