Displayed on a 10.2-inch screen, the BMW Nav system provides 3-D daytime and nighttime maps, zoom and travel planner.
perfect candidate for any driver who loves a sophisticated robust vehicle with star-power attention. Among the list: The totally redesigned iDrive controller. It provides quick access to music, ConnectedDrive system (i.e., get your calendar or an image of your caller) and more. I just love the TeleServices, which gives me an update and image of the car and alerts me, for instance, if an oil change is needed or tire pressure is low. Safety. Caught up in an accident? The 535i driver assistance technology will alert emergency services so help can be on its way. Its charming eyes. The front lights are capped with strip of frosted glass and come with the Xenon adaptive headlights that move “like eyes.” For example, if you’re turning to the right, so will your front lights. And if you veer to the left ... you get the point. (I felt like a little kid messing with that function.) M Sport Suspension and throttle programming, so you can adjust the car from comfort mode to sports or sports plus. So, depending on your mood, you can go from casual driving to sportster in a matter of minutes, or less. “It results in a smoother ride,” Robles added. And a fast one at that! Robles took me on for a speed drive and, boy, I was glad to have a seat belt on! Many of my friends encouraged me to test its swiftness for myself and drive it to the max, but I’m way too cautious and slow when it comes to speed (I think that CHP speeding ticket off Highway 152 on the way to San Jose during my undergrad college days really shook me up. I haven't recovered since.) And can I just say that I love the feel of the steering wheel. It’s like holding one of my Coach bags. Yes, this car is a beauty. But I can tell you this much: I don’t think the BMW 535i will want to stick it out with me till death do us part. We would have to settle for friendship because opportunities for love abound for this TwinPower Turbo engine with 300 horsepower. Case in point: As I test-drove this tall, dark and handsome (carbon black metallic on the outside and cinnamon brown leather on the inside to be exact) over a few days, heads turned left and right. On the freeway. At the stoplight. In the parking lot. Men, women, college students. All of them wanted to meet not me, but the 535i. They studied the outer appearance and, if it was parked, took a peek inside. I’d almost bet the 5 Series just loved all the attention. Who wouldn’t? But that’s what life is like when you have the dreamy 535i at your side.
It’s all in the details: Five best features of the 2011 BMW 535i:
The styling is immediately one of the top features of the all-new 2011 BMW 535i. Outstanding performance is also a key feature for this car, as well as the abundance of options, packages and color combinations available for customers to really personalize their new car. Another great feature for this car is its wonderful fuel economy. Finally, one of the most important features of the new 2011 BMW 535i is its safety: It was a top pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Mileage and price tag:
The 535i achieves 20 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. This is oustanding fuel economy given the luxurious size of the car and the remarkable performance available from the turbocharged engine. The base price of the 2011 535i is $50,475, including destination. A well-equipped model would be around $57,175.
The BMW 535i is perfect for:
… everyday life. It strikes the balance between the smaller 3Series model, by offering more size and luxury, and the larger 7-Series model by retaining enough sporty character for the driving enthusiast.
What makes the 2011 BMW 535i stand out:
Some of the features of the new 535i stand out right away from the beautiful, new styling to the heart-pounding performance. Upon further observation, other features like the new 8-speed automatic, the dual-exhaust, the fit and finish, and the ride comfort will stand out. Other luxury features such as ventilated and massaging front seats, power trunk lid and soft-close doors are now available. Even more impressive is the list of technological amenities like lane departure warning, blind spot detection, parallel parking assist, side- topand rear-view cameras, active cruise control and infrared night vision.
BMW 5 series’ ideal driver:
BMW has targeted practically every consumer with the 5-series. This is initially obvious by the blend of sport and luxury packaged up in a beautifully designed car. But what is so great is that BMW has offered 3 different engine choices, as well as all-wheel drive models and up to 3 different transmission choices. All of that, combined with the amazing list of available options, packages, and color combinations, allows for such specific customization by the consumer to have exactly what they desire.
Three words that define the BMW 535i:
The BMW 535i is defined by performance, luxury, and balance. On the other hand, the 535i actually defines those three terms. It is undoubtedly a benchmark in the automotive world.
— Source: Ali Bakoo of BMW www.BakersfieldLife.com
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