05-06-2011, 09:19 AM | #1 |
Moderator / European Editor
1583
Rep 6,754
Posts |
Red BMW F30 3-series Interior Reveals Semi Black Panel Display + Lane Change Warning
BIMMERPOST NEWS Red BMW F30 3-series Interior Reveals Black Panel Display, Lane Change Warning, Auto Start-Stop What a week it's been for F30 testing. Throughout the week, we've brought you 40+ F30 photos [seen here], in all various colors and models. We now share photos of the first red F30 3-series 335i sedan spied, together with the best F30 interior photos yet. Here is what we see revealed by the interior photos: Auto Start-Stop We're fairly certain that the center dashboard as shown here isn't the final version/trim. It rather appears to be a cobbled together combination of interior panels BMW had at hand -- particularly the center console, air condition, and radio units, which seem to be sourced from another car. What appears to be production level however is the instrument cluster. You can see the Auto Start/Stop feature in the tachometer. Additional markings make it easier for the driver to see if the engine is off because of Auto Start/Stop (needle sits at "READY") or if the engine is off altogether (needle sits at "OFF"). Semi Black Panel Display These photos also offer a good glimpse at the information display in the lower part of the instrument cluster. BMW began implementing black panel display technology with their full black panel displays in the F01 7-series, a feature which will trickle down across the whole model range. But, as expected, the black panel display is smaller (and partial) in the F30. It isn't a full black panel display -- the markings for the speedometer and tachometer aren't shown via black panel but traditional permanent markings [compare to full black panel display on F10]. Nonetheless, the black panel tech and size of the display used for the on-board computer and other information like radio settings is a vast improvement over the E9x 3-series. Lane Change Warning System Finally, this shot confirms that BMW's Lane Change Warning feature will be available for the F30 as well. Sensors at each side of the F30 will continuously check for cars in the left or right hand blindspots. If a car is detected, a small warning triangle in the housings of the exterior mirrors will light up (see photo to the right) and the steering wheel will vibrate. With these types of new technologies, the F30 will surely be the safest 3-series yet. Here is how the technology works in the F10 5-series: Radars and cameras monitor conditions and warn the driver of lane changes and vehicles coming too close. At the rear of the vehicle the Lane Change Warning uses radar sensors to inform the driver via a symbol on the wing mirror if there is a vehicle currently in their blind spot or if a vehicle is approaching quickly from the rear. As soon as the driver uses the indicator to change lanes, they are warned in potentially dangerous situations by a flashing LED signal and vibrations. The camera positioned at the front of the vehicle assists the Lane Departure Warning system. When travelling above 70 km/h the system monitors road markings and their position versus the car as well as the edge of the road or lane. The system is activated whenever the vehicle leaves its current lane unintentionally and alerts the driver by making the steering wheel vibrate. When the driver indicates their intention to change the lane by using the indicator, there is no warning signal. One last thing of note we notice is the presence of a manual parking brake. Other recent BMW models have moved to exclusively using electric parking brakes, so the F30 3-series seems to break with the recent trend, at least in prototype form. Follow our full F30 coverage here: http://www.bimmerpost.com/f30/ UPDATED WITH VIDEO: |
05-06-2011, 01:00 PM | #4 |
I wanna go fast!
14
Rep 343
Posts
Drives: like a madman.
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Texas
|
I like that new cluster design.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 01:10 PM | #6 |
S CARTER
0
Rep 6
Posts
Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe M Sport
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Houston
|
Everyday something new.. im so excited for this car to finally come out.. especially the coupe!
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 01:25 PM | #7 |
///M3
44
Rep 349
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 01:34 PM | #10 |
Major General
1059
Rep 5,660
Posts |
Glad they are keeping the manual parking brake. In DC at least, one must have a manual parking brake located between the two front seats in the vehicle used to take the driving test.
It's good to know BMW are looking out for the interests of new drivers who'll have a BMW 3er as their first car.
__________________
Cheers,
Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed |
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 01:38 PM | #11 |
Private
0
Rep 75
Posts |
Hate the shifter; by far my second least favorite thing about my X5.
But I`m super glad that they kept it a manual handbrake though; the electronic handbrake is by far my number one least favorite thing about my X5. |
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 01:46 PM | #12 |
Enlisted Member
246
Rep 42
Posts
Drives: '90 E30 M3 Coupe '97 E36 M3
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Turkey
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 1997 E36 M3 EVO Cab ... [10.00]
2001 E39 M5 [9.00] 1997 E36 M3 EVO Cabrio [10.00] 2002 E46 M3 Coupe S ... [0.00] 2002 E46 M3 Coupe Red [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 Coupe Y ... [0.00] 1993 E36 M3 Coupe [10.00] 1994 E36 M3 Coupe [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 EVO Cou ... [10.00] 1990 E30 M3 EVO Cou ... [10.00] 1996 E36 M3 EVO Coupe [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 Coupe I ... [0.00] 2004 E46 M3 Coupe [0.00] 1989 E30 M3 EVO Coupe [0.00] 2015 F82 M4 Coupe I ... [8.33] 2011 E92 M3 Coupe [9.50] 2003 E46 M3 Cabrio [0.00] |
F30 Reply
Poor, I think I must have this latest version of the car face and glances E30
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 01:50 PM | #13 |
Major General
124
Rep 6,594
Posts |
I like it so far, will be interesting to see what the final center console/radio/HVAC look like. Let's hope they make some features standard that should be standard on a car in this class. Not holding my breath though.
__________________
X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo |
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 02:02 PM | #16 |
Moderator / European Editor
1583
Rep 6,754
Posts |
That's the button to turn off auto start-stop.
Best regards, south
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 02:26 PM | #18 |
stick to your guns
20
Rep 441
Posts |
i dont think they have enough buttons on the steering wheel
__________________
"Speed has never killed anyone...suddenly becoming stationary, thats what gets you."-Jeremy Clarkson
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 02:27 PM | #19 |
S CARTER
0
Rep 6
Posts
Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe M Sport
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Houston
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 02:31 PM | #20 |
Major General
1059
Rep 5,660
Posts |
I just see the 3er as the right car for the exigencies of daily duties. It's a car for a purpose, so it doesn't matter much what it looks like, for I doubt BMW would make its bread and butter car that controversially styled.
That said, it is nice to like what one's car looks like. (BTW...not criticizing; just commenting...)
__________________
Cheers,
Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed |
Appreciate
0
|
05-06-2011, 02:43 PM | #22 | |
The Jesal
394
Rep 5,859
Posts |
Quote:
Looks like the windows controls arent out of reach anymore. Then again i was wishful thinking they be in the center like the E46 days.
__________________
2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|