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BMW North America releases the entire pricing structure and details for their Model Year 2011. Yesterday morning, we published the pricing on the highly expected facelift 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, then later in the afternoon, we gave offered you a glance at the new Competition Package for the M3.

The biggest change this year in the U.S. line-up is the introduction of the new, highly discusses, N55 Twin-Scroll engine. The new single turbocharged powerplant replaced the multiple award-winner twin-turbo N54 which remains available in the following models: Z4 sDrive35i and 740i/Li.

A tuned up version of the N54 is also available in the new 335is and Z4is.

Model Year 2011 Full Details and Pricing for U.S. market

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe/Convertible

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BMW of North America, LLC today announced a minor base price increase of 0.4 percent for BMW vehicles sold in the U.S. effective January 1, 2010. Additionally, the Destination & Handling charge increases by $50 to $875 on the same date.

The BMW ActiveHybrid X6, BMW ActiveHybrid 7, and the BMW 550i Gran Turismo, which were recently introduced at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, are unaffected by the price adjustment but will be subject to the $50 increase in Destination & Handling, effective January 1, 2010.

The ActiveHybrid X6 and the 550i Gran Turismo went on sale December 5, 2009. The 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will go on sale late in the second quarter of 2010.

The price increase comes as no surprise to us and it is most likely related to the economic downturn we have been facing every since the beginning of the year.

The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will arrive in US showrooms right on the heels of its North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.  The one-of-a-kind Sports Active Coupe featuring two-model hybrid technology will be available beginning December 5, 2009 with a base MSRP of $89,725, including destination and handling.

In addition to BMW’s interpretation of two-mode hybrid technology, mated to the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 the price includes a number of standard features which are optional on the X6 xDrive50i. These include a unique 7-speed automatic transmission, Extended Nappa leather (including the dashboard and center console), 20-inch Aero Wheels with mixed-sized performance tires, Rearview camera with Top View and Head-up display.

The full list of additional standard features is included below.  In addition to the very extensive list of standard equipment, there are a handful of options to tailor the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 to individual tastes.  These are also listed below.

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BMW North America released today to the dealerships the pricing for their latest model: 2010 BMW 550i GT. The base price starts at $63,900 and the retail launch commence on December 5th.

Along with the base price, BMW released the pricing for the 550i GT packages and stand-alone options: Active ventilated seat package $2,950, Camera Package $750, Cold Weather Package $950, Luxury Rear Seating Package $3,950, Sport Package $4,200. The complete packages pricing list can be seen in the image below.

Stand-alone options include the 20″ wheels with performance tires ($1,000), Integral Active Steering ($1,750), Head-up Display ($1,300), Night Vision ($2,600), Rear-seat entertainment ($2,200). The complete list is available below.

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With many 2010 models just around the corner, BMW AG announces small pricing increase on some of their vehicles, sold in Germany, starting in January 2010. Along with the price change, BMW will include some options in the standard configuration.

The price increase affects only certain models. BMW X1, X5, X6, 5 GT, 3 Series Coupe and Convertible pricing will not increase.

The cheapest entry into BMW’s lineup continues to be the BMW 116i which now sells at a base price of €22,100, only €100 more than the 2009 model. For all other models in the 1 Series lineup, the price increase is around €250. The super fuel efficient 116d will now sell for € 24,200.

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BMW releases the pricing for the new Active Hybrid X6. The first BMW hybrid available for the consumers is priced at 102,900 euros in German market, around $147,000 at the current conversion rates. For Europe, the X6 ActiveHybrid will launch in April 2010.

The X6 Hybrid is powered by an unique two-mode system, a combination of a V8 petrol engine and an electric drive. The base V8 twin-turbo engine produces 407 horsepower and the two electric motors output 91 hp and 86 hp, respectively, with peak torque values of 192 lb-ft and 206 lb-ft. Top speed in the electric mode is 37 mph, maximum range is 1.6 miles.

The maximum power available for the X6 Hybrid is rated at 480 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. The X6 Hybrid uses a 7-Speed automatic transmission and several EfficientDynamics technologies.

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The 2010 BMW ordering guides for all the U.S models have been released to the dealerships. Those of you that live in the U.S., I’m sure you’ve been expecting these for a while, as far as our other readers across the globe, I know it’s not directly relevant to you, but you can at least take a peek and see what options are offered here in the U.S. compared to your country.

Some of the big changes in the MY2010 models are related to the entry level 3 Series in the U.S.: 328. These 2010 models will NOT include the moonroof anymore which can be purchased as a stand alone option for $1,000. It is also part of the Premium Package. This is good news for some people that were looking to shave off some pound of their cars(yes, plenty of us are crazy enough to do that), but it can also be disappointing for those of you that enjoy having a moonroof as a standard feature.

For the 328i Sedan and xDrive models, there is a new package available, ZVP Value Package, which includes Leather Dakota, 17 inch wheels with all-season tires and iPod/USB adapter. The ZMP M Sport Package is available on all the 3 Series models, excluding the 335d.

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As we hinted a couple of weeks back, the U.S pricing of the new BMW X5 M and X6 M has just been released and it is pretty much what we expected.

The BMW X5 M has a base price of $85,400 while the X6 M is priced at $88,900. At this time, the ordering guides are not available, but we should see them within the next two weeks.

The “twin Ms” will make their way into the BMW dealerships in the fall.

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