[Jason]

2019 BMW 530i, 530e (G30) - Order Guide
2019 BMW 530i, 530e (G30) - Price Guide
2019 BMW 540i, 540d, M550i (G30) - Order Guide
2019 BMW 540i, 540d, M550i (G30) - Price Guide

Happy ordering!

Here is a list of changes to equipment / features:

1) The following options have all been made standard:

• Active Driving Assistant (5AS), which includes Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Frontal Collision Warning, Pedestrian Warning with braking, City Collision Mitigation with braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
• Park Distance Control (508), excluding M550i as it was already standard.
• Apple CarPlay Compatibility with 1 year Trial (6CP).
• LED Fog Lights (5A1) were removed from MY2019 5 Series standard equipment (excluding M550i), but will remain as part of M Sport Package (ZMP).

2) The chrome insert on the door handles has been removed from all models.

3) Package changes include:

• Driver Assistance Package (ZDA) is no longer offered as Active Driving Assistant (5AS) is now standard. Head-Up Display (610) has been moved to the Premium Package (ZPP).
• Convenience Package (ZCV) is a new package on the 530i/xi, 530e/xe, and 540i/xi/xd models including Automatic Tailgate (316), Comfort Access System (322), Satellite Radio with 1 year subscription (655) and Front Heated seats (494).
• M Sport Package (ZMP) includes content from Convenience Package (ZCV), and on the 530i/e models, Leather upholstery as well.
• Premium Package (ZPP) includes Parking Assistant Plus (5DN), Active Park Distance Control (ZX1), Surround View Camera (ZX3), Head-Up Display (610), Wireless Charging (6NW), Enhanced USB and Bluetooth (ZEB), and Gesture Control (6U8).
• Executive Package (ZPX) on the 530i/xi, 530e/xe, and 540i/xi/xd includes Soft Close Doors (323), Rear manual side window shades (416), Adaptive LED Headlights (552) with Auto High-beam (5AC), and Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster (6WB).
• Executive Package (ZPX) on the M550i xDrive includes Soft Close Doors (323), Rear manual side window shades (416) and Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster (6WB).

4) Upholstery and Single Option Changes

• Individual Full Merino Leather (ZBxx) now requires ordering Luxury Seating Package (ZLS).
• Wi-Fi Hotspot (6WD) is no longer tied to Wireless Charging (6NW) and is default for every model.
• On the 540i, 540i xDrive, 540d xDrive, and M550i xDrive, when Remote Control Parking (5DV) is equipped on the vehicle, Display Key (3DS) is added, and the second spare key is deleted.
• Wireless Charging (6NW) is no longer offered as a single option as it has been added to the Premium Package (ZPP).

5) BMW Wireless Inductive Charging for the 530e iPerformance Sedan.

*BMW Wireless Inductive Charging* with 3 year Service (4VC) will be available as a Pilot Program in California on 200 530e iPerformance models (sDrive only). Production starts in August 2018. Retails expected to be begin in September 2018. Please find more information below.

Wireless Inductive Charging

With this feature, the 530e iPerformance Sedan can be driven over a charging pad and automically charged without having to plug in a cable.
Charge times similar the BMWi Wallbox (Level 2) ~3.5 hours.

BMW is first OEM with this feature

This first generation Wireless Inductive Charging is being launched in the US with a Pilot Program.

Requirements:

New MY2019 530e iPerformance models (sDrive only) with Option 4VC.
The feature is not compatible with existing 530e’s or any other xEV model.
Vehicles must be Lease only
Residential California installations only
SOP: August 2018; Market Launch ~September 2018

200 units total

Feature comprised of 2 components:

1. Ground Pad Module (GPM)
127 lbs and shipped independently of the car directly to the dealer as an accessory.
Does not fit into the vehicle. At the time of vehicle purchase, the customer and dealer must coordinate with QMerit to arrange to have the GPM picked up from the dealer and brought to the customer's home at the time of installation.
Must to be hardwired to customer’s electrical panel.
TUV certified according to UL standards.
Must be de-installed, returned to dealer, & disposed after lease term.
2. Car Pad Module (CPM) with 3 Year Service – Option 4VC

Installed at the factory.
CPM and GPM sync through a direct Wi-Fi connection.

California Markets for Pilot Program:

Bay Area (36/37)
LA (32-35)

[drivethemachine]

Looks like the Apple Carplay subscription-only model went live for 2019....

[JCFans01]

Do you know when will the Canada versions be released?

[ScottMZ3]

So wait, LED fog lights are no longer available on the non-MSport 540i? That seems odd!

[ted8715]

Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

So wait, LED fog lights are no longer available on the non-MSport 540i? That seems odd!

I agree, LED Fog Light removal seems odd, but comparing the 2018 530e pricing guide to this one, 5A1 is no longer standard equipment.

For the chrome door handle strip, how can we tell it’s been removed? 346 Chrome Line Exterior is still standard equipment.

[Eric500]

What's enhanced usb and Bluetooth? Vs the standard usb and Bluetooth...

[Kr0m3assass1n]

Call me picky but shouldn't standard options be listed first for all models? Personally, I would be more inclined to select from the dizzying array of options AFTER seeing what's already standard on each model.

[evanevery]

So, why exactly, is BMW selling Apple CarPlay as a subscription service?

There is nothing to "subscribe" to... The technology is either installed or not.

I guess we are lucky that BMW is not selling access to the built-in hard drive for music storage as a yearly subscription as well...

[ksoze]

Originally Posted by evanevery

I guess we are lucky that BMW is not selling access to the built-in hard drive for music storage as a yearly subscription as well...

If they wouldn't downsample media copied to the internal drive, i might actualy pay a small fee.

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by evanevery

So, why exactly, is BMW selling Apple CarPlay as a subscription service?

There is nothing to "subscribe" to... The technology is either installed or not.

I guess we are lucky that BMW is not selling access to the built-in hard drive for music storage as a yearly subscription as well...

For a technology that is not theirs. Mine was lifetime but when I took my car to the dealer to retrospectively activate dipping mirrors, the software updates converted it to a 3 year subscription!!

All my protestations have been ignored by the BMW UK and the dealer. Apple CarPlay was not that important to me so I did not pursue it with all my usual vigour. However with iOS 12 bringing google map and Waze to CarPlay, it might become very useful

[JustChris]

Nice changes

[TheUltimateDrivingManiac]

540d is still pathetic 260 something hp?

[evanevery]

Originally Posted by babaikram

For a technology that is not theirs. Mine was lifetime but when I took my car to the dealer to retrospectively activate dipping mirrors, the software updates converted it to a 3 year subscription!!

All my protestations have been ignored by the BMW UK and the dealer. Apple CarPlay was not that important to me so I did not pursue it with all my usual vigour. However with iOS 12 bringing google map and Waze to CarPlay, it might become very useful

No... A "technology" (software) would be licensed via a one-time fee. Carplay is NOT a "Service" (which would justify an ongoing subscription). Research indicates Apple charges about $300 (once) for the license...

[530iDriver]

Biggest MY2019 change in my opinion:

Active Driving Assistant (5AS), which includes Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Frontal Collision Warning, Pedestrian Warning with braking, City Collision Mitigation with braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

But I am confused about the LED headlights no longer standard... So is BMW reverting back to halogens for the G30?

[530iDriver]

And boo about removing the door handle chrome strip inserts...

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Biggest MY2019 change in my opinion:

Active Driving Assistant (5AS), which includes Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Frontal Collision Warning, Pedestrian Warning with braking, City Collision Mitigation with braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

But I am confused about the LED headlights no longer standard... So is BMW reverting back to halogens for the G30?

LED foglight no longer standard not LED headlight!

I would actually prefer the lower front air intake without those ugly LED foglight. I believe the car would look much more aggressive

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by evanevery

No... A "technology" (software) would be licensed via a one-time fee. Carplay is NOT a "Service" (which would justify an ongoing subscription). Research indicates Apple charges about $300 (once) for the license...

What I was saying: Those of us that bought G30 quite early in its life bought Apple CarPlay as a one-off lifetime option (no subscription and not time limited). However if you do a dealer software update, it gets converted to a time limited 3- year subscription

[Hashtag_M_Rated]

looks like no major change for the M5 beside Apple car play going to subscription and the addition of the competition package model!

[JayPichardo]

Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

540d is still pathetic 260 something hp?

But that torque figure is out of this world

[rajens00]

Apple CarPlay is now a subscription service??? That doesn't even make sense! Apple should sue BMW.

Why not just point a gun at our heads when we walk in the showroom. Armed robbery would be more honorable than this thievery

[raysspl]

Very good updates. Anyone here wishin the 540d was available RWD though?

[Miamiboyca]

I hate CarPlay - it’s such garbage, maybe iOS 12 will make it better but we will see.

I am glad they charge for CarPlay, as opposed to raising the base price and “giving it to you for free” whether you like it or not.. I am glad I got my new G30 without it.