2009 BMW 328xi Wagon

The all-wheel-drive 2009 BMW 328xi wagon is a five-door hatchback powered by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. With a six-speed manual transmission, hill-holder clutch, and traction control, you can feel confident on any surface. 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in run-flat tires are the car's default shoes, and a theft-deterrent system protects your investment. Comfort and convenience features include air conditioning, foglights, dual-zone automatic climate controls, a cabin air filter, and a power sunroof. Radio controls for the AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with digital media connection are integrated into the leather-wrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel. Vinyl front bucket seats are height-adjustable and sit on either side of a center console leading back to the split-folding rear. Heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, and remote keyless entry keep things convenient, as does cruise control. Wood interior trim, illuminated visor mirrors, a tachometer, trip computer, and outside-temperature indicator are included, and the variable-intermittent wipers are rain-sensing and come with heated washer jets. A rear defogger is joined by a rear wiper and washer, and roof rails give you additional luggage options.

Standard safety features include dual front, front side, and front and rear side head-protecting airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with anti-skid, front-seat active head restraints, a tire-pressure monitor, and daytime running lights with headlight washers.

By Michael Perkins