Not on current orders in their system. It's shown as a separate line item now. This is what the options look like right now in their system:

ZPP Premium Package Blocked
319 Universal Garage Door Opener Blocked
430 Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors Blocked
488 Lumbar support Blocked
493 Storage package Blocked
4NA Digital compass mirror Blocked
563 Ambient light package Blocked
639 BMW Assist


ZPS Premium Sound Package Blocked
677 Premium hi-fi system Blocked
696 Multi-Media Changer Blocked

ZRC Rear Climate Package Blocked

417 Rear manual side window shades Blocked
4NB 4-zone automatic climate control Blocked
761 Privacy glass Blocked

ZTP Technology Package Blocked
3AG Rear-view camera Blocked
508 Park Distance Control Blocked

402 Panoramic moonroof Blocked
609 Navigation system

OOOH I got the X3 mixed up (it has the standard Pano roof) ABOUT time they made wood standard, sheesh!

No words on diesel? :(

Well… cars are already cheaper in the U.S., and now you get free options! The 2008 prices for Switzerland are now available on BMW's website: CHF 1000 (~$800) base price increase, and almost every option is more expensive. For the configuration I had in mind, the price increased by more than $2000 :(

And the X6 is probably going to be even more expensive…

You can order Saddle Brown now for US. I have a Nov. production slot with it and autotailgate.

Anyone know how the auto tailgate works? Does it open both parts of the hatch - upper and lower?

Nav seems to be in my Tech package
 

I ordered my 3.0 on 9/26 and recevied the printout from the dealer. The premium Package did not include the Roof, it was listed seperately. However, the technology package does include Nav system. Sounds like the system already had the right information. With no change in price for the tech package, I can't see them pulling nav out.

I'd also be interested to know the specifics... do you touch a button back there and it auto-closes, or is it just a button in the dash where you'd have to run back in first? Or do you pull it slightly and both parts will start closing (like minivan doors)? $500 isn't too bad.

If it's the same as the 5 series touring, the remote release button (located above the hood release) opens the rear gate or it can be opened from the keyless entry transmitter. To close it, push a button located on the edge of the tail gate.

PDC goes hand in hand with the auto tailgate. I normally back my 530xit into perpendicular parking spaces. If I'm showing red for the rear PDC, the rear hatch will not clear the rear obstacle, particularly walls and fences. I learned that lesson the hard way by being 1/8" too close to a concrete wall.

I remember reading here that the auto tailgate was only for the top section and the bottom was still manual. I don't know if this is actually the case, and whether they may have delayed the introduction so that they incorporate the bottom section too.

Honestly it would not bother me if the bottom section did not open automatically because as long as the top section opens there is enough of an access area to put whatever we are carrying in there (without having to open the bottom section). It still serves the purpose of not having to put down grocery bags or other heavy items on the ground in order to open the tailgate.