[ando]

The digital instrument cluster is pretty interesting. For example it displays more information than before with miles to empty by the fuel gauge and outside temp by the clock. Also there is a red bar inside the speed gauge that represents the speed limit. Right now I'm on my journey home 500 miles and I'm trying to see what fuel economy I can get so I'm in eco pro mode.

What did you find interesting?

[Salespunk]

Is that the standard gauge cluster?

[ando]

Originally Posted by Salespunk

Is that the standard gauge cluster?

It is the dynamic digital instrument cluster in the US Exec pack on eco pro mode

[ando]

Sunroof and Christmas trees

[JSY]

The large panoramic sunroof is ridiculously awesome. It's so big now and you really appreciate it when sitting in the back seat.

[droftrah]

Originally Posted by ando

Sunroof and Christmas trees

I hope that tree was not laying on the paint

[JSY]

Has anyone noticed that there is an extra light in the LED headlights that turns on when you are turning in that direction? In previous X3, the fog lamp would turn on when you turned the wheels to that direction, but I noticed that this was not the case with the current X3 and the new LED fog light strips. However, I did notice that it did get brighter when I turned my wheels and upon further inspection, I noticed that the extra light was coming from a light in the LED enclosure. Perhaps they had it this way in other BMW models but I've only owned X3s so I only know that it's new now. lol

[ZHPsedan]

Good spot.

Question, are all of the tail lights and turn signals and license plate lights LEDs?

[DrawingArt]

Originally Posted by ZHPsedan

Good spot.

Question, are all of the tail lights and turn signals and license plate lights LEDs?

They are... All is LED including reversing light and fog light. All external lighting all around the car is LED finally.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by DrawingArt

They are... All is LED including reversing light and fog light. All external lighting all around the car is LED finally.

Finally!

This is a long overdue move by BMW. As we all know they used to drop in LED rears mostly in the LCI release.

[DrawingArt]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Finally!

This is a long overdue move by BMW. As we all know they used to drop in LED rears mostly in the LCI release.

True which was the most depressive thing ever ... I hated that every new release has 80's bulbs inside and wondered who was the men behind that irrational and stupid decision.

[Keweenawbee]

Originally Posted by JSY

Has anyone noticed that there is an extra light in the LED headlights that turns on when you are turning in that direction? In previous X3, the fog lamp would turn on when you turned the wheels to that direction, but I noticed that this was not the case with the current X3 and the new LED fog light strips. However, I did notice that it did get brighter when I turned my wheels and upon further inspection, I noticed that the extra light was coming from a light in the LED enclosure. Perhaps they had it this way in other BMW models but I've only owned X3s so I only know that it's new now. lol

Hi. Are these the Icon adaptive LED's that feature this or both versions? And on the subject generally are the projector puddle lights, 3D LED tail lights, and interior LED mood lighting dependent on a particular upgrade package?

I am confused only because they are not mentioned either on the BMWNA website, nor in the original configuration pricing document. The original BMW videos always used the word "optional" with these features.

[Keweenawbee]

Originally Posted by ando

It is the dynamic digital instrument cluster in the US Exec pack on eco pro mode

Yes. Through the multitude of videos coming out now on youtube we are getting glimpses of the non exec pak gauge cluster, along with the steering wheel button layouts of non-driver's assist packages. Not a fan of the lessor gauge cluster but think the button layout sans the assist packages is pretty cleanly done. Ironically it is on an M40 that I saw all this.

[BMWDude2018]

Random thought: can we swap out the pathway lighting design?

I was reading a bit on it and it appears that they use a light array that is integrated in the sill. I don't know if it's part of the door frame or the undercarriage. It sounds like it may not be as simple as swapping out puddle lights.

[JSY]

Originally Posted by Keweenawbee

Hi. Are these the Icon adaptive LED's that feature this or both versions? And on the subject generally are the projector puddle lights, 3D LED tail lights, and interior LED mood lighting dependent on a particular upgrade package?

I am confused only because they are not mentioned either on the BMWNA website, nor in the original configuration pricing document. The original BMW videos always used the word "optional" with these features.

Unfortunately, I can only speak for the M40i where all of those items are standard (though the ambient lighting I think comes with the leather?)

I believe the 3D LED tail lights are standard and the same across the board?

[JSY]

Originally Posted by BMWDude2018

Random thought: can we swap out the pathway lighting design?

I was reading a bit on it and it appears that they use a light array that is integrated in the sill. I don't know if it's part of the door frame or the undercarriage. It sounds like it may not be as simple as swapping out puddle lights.

This is where the light array is. (Circled in white.)

[BMWDude2018]

Originally Posted by JSY

This is where the light array is. (Circled in white.)

Thanks!

So it looks like that could be easily swapped out for a different light design.

[ando]

Originally Posted by JSY

Has anyone noticed that there is an extra light in the LED headlights that turns on when you are turning in that direction? In previous X3, the fog lamp would turn on when you turned the wheels to that direction, but I noticed that this was not the case with the current X3 and the new LED fog light strips. However, I did notice that it did get brighter when I turned my wheels and upon further inspection, I noticed that the extra light was coming from a light in the LED enclosure. Perhaps they had it this way in other BMW models but I've only owned X3s so I only know that it's new now. lol

Great pics of the icon headlights

[bwcooper]

Originally Posted by JSY

Has anyone noticed that there is an extra light in the LED headlights that turns on when you are turning in that direction? In previous X3, the fog lamp would turn on when you turned the wheels to that direction, but I noticed that this was not the case with the current X3 and the new LED fog light strips. However, I did notice that it did get brighter when I turned my wheels and upon further inspection, I noticed that the extra light was coming from a light in the LED enclosure. Perhaps they had it this way in other BMW models but I've only owned X3s so I only know that it's new now. lol

Yes! I absolutely love the way the LED Adaptive headlights light up the side you are turning toward, especially on many of the dark roads I travel on (no streetlights around here). I also really like the way the Auto High Beam works. It is amazing how it adjusts to the other traffic to keep me from glaring other drivers and maximizes my vision on these roads.

[sor]

Here are some of my random thoughts.

• I was surprised at how easy the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant", a.k.a. automatic steering was to engage and use. Just press a button on the steering wheel and wait for the green indicator. I think I went maybe 60 seconds, around turns, etc before it finally chirped at me to touch the wheel again. I can definitely see myself using it on long drives to stretch my arms.
  
• I still think the gesture controls are mostly a gimmick, but they did actually seem useful while I was doing some engaged driving this afternoon. It was convenient to just spin my finger in the air to turn down the volume while negotiating a turn, rather than taking a split second to glance toward the volume knob and find it with my hand. I'm still a bit disoriented in this new cockpit. On my last car the volume buttons were on the left side of the wheel, it's going to take a bit to retrain my muscle memory.
  
• I really wasn't sure if the "cell phone charging" chime to remind you about your phone when you open your door was going to be useful, but it actually has been. A few times now I've opened the door, heard a chime and naturally looked at the dash to see what the issue was.
  
• I seem to have a hard time triggering the automatic "kick" rear door opener. I'm wondering if it's just my shoes or if I need to get the technique down.
  
• While taking photos this afternoon, I kneeled down in front of the car while it was running but in park, maybe 3 feet away. Suddenly, it began to honk wildly at me until I instinctively got up and stepped away. I wonder if this is a feature or just something random.
  
• I'm sure this isn't an X3 specific thing, but I've noticed and recalled that putting the car in sport turns off the automatic start/stop. That's kind of convenient for me because I usually hit the 'sport' button to put it into my individual settings when I shift into drive.
  
• I guess I'm not as detail oriented as I thought, because it took me a few days to realize that much of the cognac stitching is a cool grey color. I think I may have been aware of it at one point back when people were posting photos of samples, but this is the first time I really noticed it in my car.

[azf100]

Originally Posted by sor

[*]I was surprised at how easy the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant", a.k.a. automatic steering was to engage and use. Just press a button on the steering wheel and wait for the green indicator. I think I went maybe 60 seconds, around turns, etc before it finally chirped at me to touch the wheel again. I can definitely see myself using it on long drives to stretch my arms.

Awesome write-up. Still waiting to take delivery on mine. Curious how good the lane keep assist was at handling curves? Did you feel you had to intervene at times when there were clear road markings?

[sor]

Originally Posted by azf100

Awesome write-up. Still waiting to take delivery on mine. Curious how good the lane keep assist was at handling curves? Did you feel you had to intervene at times when there were clear road markings?

I haven’t had a ton of experience with it, but it handled curves with clear markings just fine. Supposedly it can lock into the car in front as well if markings are sparse.

To be more specific, it handled the curve in this photo at 45mph with no issue, in the dark. Sorry there is no scale but perhaps you get an idea from the cars and buildings.