• Update of the 3^rd Gen X3 and 2^nd Gen. X4 models.
• Available in 248 hp 2.0-liter and 382 hp 3.0-liter X3 and X4 models.
• MSRP begins at $43,700 for the X3 and at $51,800 for the X4 plus $995 Destination.
• Production begins in Plant Spartanburg in August 2021.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 8, 2021…Today, BMW is proud to announce the updated 2022 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle and 2022 BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupe. Both very popular models receive meaningful enhancements in exterior design, drivetrain, infotainment, advanced driver assistance systems and available equipment and features. The 6-cylinder X3 M40i and X4 M40i models also gain the benefits of a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

The lineup includes rear-wheel drive X3 sDrive30i, all-wheel drive X3 xDrive30i and X4 xDrive30i models and M all-wheel drive X3 M40i and X4 M40i models.

MSRP for the X3 sDrive30i is $43,700. It is $45,700 for the X3 xDrive30i and $57,800 for the X3 M40i. MSRP for the X4 xDrive30i is $51,800 and $62,400 for the X4 M40i. Destination of $995 is in addition to all MSRP pricing.

The 2022 X3 and X4 begin production in late Summer at BMW Group’s largest global production facility, Plant Spartanburg in Greer, South Carolina.

X3 Exterior Updates  

Exterior updates for the 2022 BMW X3 include a redesigned BMW kidney grille, headlights, front and rear bumpers, exhaust trim and rear lights.

The standard full LED headlights are 0.4 inches thinner than before while the BMW kidney grille is larger and is now surrounded by a one-piece frame. A black sensor bar provides visual separation of the kidney grille. The kidney grille frame is finished in pearlescent chrome, the grille bars in satin aluminum. The appearance of the headlights can be changed with darkened inserts from the optional M Shadowline lights, part of the Shadowline Package.

Below the headlights, vertical air intakes arranged in a triangular design, frame the new front bumper design. The window frames and roof rails are finished in satin aluminum.

The rear section of the new BMW X3 features a black border for the redesigned full LED rear lights in a three-dimensional modelled pincer claw contour with integrated horizontal turn signal bars in the center. The emphasis on horizontal lines in the concave area at the lower end of the tailgate contributes to a cleaner rear appearance. New flush-fitting free-form exhaust trim is now larger and sportier to convey more presence.

X3 Aerodynamically Optimized Alloy Wheels

The BMW X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i are equipped with standard 19-inch alloy Y-spoke ferric grey style 693 wheels and 245/50R19 all-season runflat tires. Optionally available are 19-inch BMW aerodynamic Jet Black Bicolor Style 842 wheels. This optional wheel has a single-section plastic insert that is attached to the aluminum wheel with clips and a spring washer. The resulting increased surface area of the wheel, in conjunction with the air curtains, calms the air flow around the front wheel and front wheel arch. This improves aerodynamics and helps reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Thanks to the use of the plastic trim, the wheel is around 15 percent lighter than a wheel cast entirely from aluminum. In addition, the insert can easily be removed at any time, such as when using snow chains, and is simple to replace in the event of damage.

M Sport Package for X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i

The M Sport Package gives the BMW X3 a sportier and more aggressive appearance.  The front bumper features significantly larger air intakes, inserts which are finished in a high-gloss black, as well as more pronounced air curtains. If the Shadowline Package is selected, the window frames and roof rails, as well as the BMW kidney grille frame and bars are finished in high-gloss black. The sportier rear bumper includes a more prominent diffuser finished in Dark Shadow along with two additional side air-curtain-panels in high-gloss black. New 19-inch light alloy Y-Spoke Midnight Grey Bicolor Style 887M wheels 245/50R19 tires are included. 20-inch and 21-inch wheels are additionally available, as are M Sport brakes with blue or red brake calipers.

X3 M40i Design

The BMW X3 M40i is further differentiates itself with a specific BMW M kidney grille and M double grille bars in high-gloss black and an M logo. Aerodynamically optimized M exterior mirrors in high-gloss black and free-form tailpipe trim in black chrome and the striking “Two Teeth” design ensure a distinctive look. The BMW X3 M40i is fitted with 19-inch M light alloy Midnight Grey style 887M wheels. 20-inch and 21-inch wheels are optional.

X3 Paint Finishes

The updated 2022 BMW X3 offers a choice of nine paint finishes, including two non-metallic finishes - Alpine White and Black. Brooklyn Grey metallic is new, joining the existing metallic finishes Carbon Black, Black Sapphire, Dark Graphite, Mineral White and Phytonic Blue. Also available for the first time for the BMW X3 is an BMW Individual paint finish - Tanzanite Blue II metallic.

X4 Exterior Design

Since its launch, the 2^nd generation BMW X4 has embodied the perfect Sports Activity Coupe, with its outgoing persona, dynamic performance and a commanding presence. The update hones the distinctive character of the BMW X4 even further.

Like the BMW X3, significantly revised front and rear designs can be found on the updated BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupe. The coupe adopts the new front end of the BMW X3 with 0.4-inch thinner adaptive LED headlights, along with a redesigned front bumper and the enlarged and more striking BMW kidney grille. The BMW X4 has an exclusive distinguishing feature in the form of a mesh kidney grille insert found in other sporty BMW models. The mesh-inserts are finished in satin-aluminum, while the frame is finished in pearlescent chrome as before. As in the BMW X3, the headlight appearance can be changed with the optional M Shadowline lights which are part of the Shadowline Package.

The typical BMW proportions of a long hood, flat windscreen and long wheelbase give the BMW X4 a sporty appearance. It is 2.2-inches lower than the BMW X3, 1.7-inches longer and 1.1-inches wider. Featuring flat full LED rear lights that emphasize the vehicle’s width and extend strikingly from the vehicle body in their three-dimensional design, the rear section is now even more unique to the BMW X4. The 19-inch BMW aerodynamic Jet Black Bicolor Style 842 wheels are also available as an option for the BMW X4.

M Sport Package for X4 xDrive30i

With the optional M Sport Package, the BMW mesh kidney grille’s frame is finished in high-gloss black as are the kidney grille mesh inserts, mirror caps, window frames and roof rails. M Shadowline lights are included. The new rear bumper is from the BMW X4 M and features a wide, offset lower trim insert in the shape of an anvil. Like the side air-curtain-panels, this is finished in high-gloss black and gives a powerful overall appearance. As with the BMW X3, the M Sports Package includes the new 19-inch alloy Midnight Grey Bicolor Y-Spoke Style 887M wheels with 245/50R19 tires. Additional 19-inch and 20-inch and 21-inch wheels are optional.

X4 M40i Design

The BMW X4 M40i is based on the X3 M40i model in terms of looks and standard equipment, and like it, includes the BMW M kidney grille and double kidney bars finished in high-gloss black and M logo as well as the aerodynamically optimized high-gloss black M exterior mirrors. In addition to the rear bumper with the anvil-shaped insert and the air curtain panels in high-gloss black, the BMW X4 M40i also features free-form tailpipe trim in black chrome with the two “teeth”. Like the BMW X3, the standard tires are 245/50R19 on 19-inch M light alloy Midnight Grey Bicolor Y-Spoke Style 887M wheels. Additional 19-inch and 20-inch and 21-inch wheels are optional.

X4 Paint Finishes

The ten paint finishes available for the new BMW X4 includes an additional color over and above the nine paint finishes offered for the BMW X3. The new metallic finish Piermont Red is available exclusively for the Sports Activity Coupe.

X3 and X4 Interior Design

The updated BMW X3 and BMW X4 now welcome passengers with a significantly revised ambience. The center console in the two X models is drawn from the current BMW 4 Series. The free-standing, central control display with touch function is now 10.25-inches in size in the X3. Live Cockpit Professional updates the instrument cluster to a 12.3-inch digital display- and the 10.25-inch center control display to 12.3-inches. Live Cockpit Professional is optional for the X3 and standard in the X4.

Below the standard 10.25-inch touchscreen Control display is the control panel for the standard 3-zone automatic air conditioning with integrated center vents. In addition to buttons and rocker switches for operating various automatic air conditioning functions, the heated rear window and the heated seats, the control panel includes an LCD display as well as a button each for activating the hazard warning lights and for the driver assistance systems.

Repositioned below it is the audio control panel, which like the redesigned center console is finished in high-gloss black. The center console accommodates the newly designed control island with gear selector lever, start/stop button, the electric parking brake, hill descent control and various driving experience functions as well as the BMW Controller. The surfaces are finished in matt black, while the rotary knob of the BMW Controller has a galvanised rhombic structure. This new control island in the BMW X3 and BMW X4 is drawn from the current BMW 3 Series.

Sports Seats with new Perforated SensaTec Upholstery

The standard power Sport seats of the BMW X3 and BMW X4 have pronounced side bolsters to enhance the sporty look and provide improved lateral support in dynamic driving situations. The seats are upholstered in high-quality perforated SensaTec. The new upholstery offers a natural feel and a high-quality appearance while being easy to clean.

On the X3, the interior is available in Black, Canberra Beige, Cognac and Tacora Red SensaTec colors. An optional Vernasca leather interior is available in Black, Oyster and Mocha. The X4 M40i includes available Vernasca leather in Canberra Beige/black, Tacora Red and Cognac.

Extended Ambient Lighting

The optional Ambient Light features lighting above the decorative trim in the dashboard and ambient lighting that shines gently downwards below the accent trim to create a relaxing interior atmosphere. When unlocking and locking the vehicle, the lighting in the door trim panels flash, while a flashing light on the instrument panel signals an incoming telephone call. An open door is indicated by a red flashing light on the door in question; when the driver leaves the vehicle, the ambient lighting switches off from the rear to the front. If Comfort Access is also fitted in addition to the Ambient Light option, the welcome function is also supported by the ambient lighting switching on from the front to the rear. The brightness of the ambient lighting can be adjusted independently of the interior lighting. Eleven color ensembles, six colors (orange, lilac, mint, bronze, blue and white) and functions such as “dimmed when driving at night” is available in the menu of the central information display. In the night design, the central monitor appears to float above the instrument panel. 

48-Volt Mild Hybrid System for 6-Cylinder Models

The new BMW X3 M40i and BMW X4 M40i gain the benefits of a 48-volt mild hybrid-system.  The mild hybrid technology draws on a powerful 48-volt starter/generator and an additional battery, so it has significantly expanded possibilities when it comes to brake energy recuperation. When the accelerator pedal is released, the generator converts the kinetic energy into electricity, which is stored in the 48-volt battery. Recuperation in coasting mode is particularly intense in SPORT mode.

The deceleration effect created in addition to the engine drag torque is also harnessed during braking maneuvers. A specific braking system from plug-in hybrid models always ensures an on-demand and efficiency-optimized combination of electric and mechanical deceleration.  The energy obtained by means of recuperation and stored in the 48-volt battery is used to supply the 12-volt electrical system and the electrically operated vehicle functions connected to it as well as generating additional drive power. For this purpose, the drive power flows back to the 48-volt starter generator, which then takes on the role of an electric drive and supports the combustion engine. This enables the engine to run as often as possible in an efficiency-optimized load range to reduce consumption peaks. The 48-volt starter generator also creates an electric boost during acceleration.

This instantly available additional output of 11 hp supports dynamic power delivery. The result is optimized off-the-line starts as well as an acceleration build-up during intermediate sprints.  The powerful starter generator also improves the start/stop system with lower levels of vibration. This optimizes comfort when using the auto start/stop function as well as the coasting function. If the vehicle is slowed down when approaching a junction or the end of a traffic jam, for example, the combustion engine can be switched off as soon as the speed drops below 9 mph. Available at speeds of between 15 and 99 mph, the gliding function now also causes the engine to be switched off completely instead of being disconnected from the drive train.

BMW TwinPower Turbocharged Engines

The 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder and 3.0-Liter inline 6-cylinder engines found in the new BMW X3 and X4 feature BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with TwinScroll turbocharging, direct high-precision injection, a variable camshaft control system - double VANOS and a fully variable valve control system – Valvetronic.

The BMW X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive30i and X4 xDrive30i models’ powertrain deliver 248 hp @ 5,200 – 6,500 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque between 1,450 – 4,800 rpm. This allows the 2.0-Liter X3 and X4 models to accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in 6.0 seconds and reach a top speed of either 130 mph.

The X3 M40i and X4 M40i models are propelled by 382 hp @ 5,800 – 6,500 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque between 1,800 – 5,000 rpm. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.4 seconds, on the way to a top speed of either 130 mph or 155 mph, depending on the tire specification chosen.

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic and xDrive All-Wheel Drive

All models feature a standard 8-speed Sport Steptronic transmission specifically matched to the respective engine characteristics, contributing to lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions with their optimized efficiency. The Sport automatic includes steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters.

BMW xDrive all-wheel drive makes a significant contribution to the versatile capabilities of the new BMW X3 xDrive30i and BMW X4 models. The latest edition of the system is characterized by reduced weight and optimized internal efficiency. In addition, the precise electronic control of the intelligent all-wheel drive ensures especially sporty power distribution that is typical of the brand. Its rear-wheel-bias makes dynamic cornering an exhilarating intense experience. BMW xDrive optimizes both driving stability and traction over varied surface conditions, including rough terrain.

Suspension Technology

The BMW X3 and X4 are tuned to deliver the perfect blend of agility and ride comfort. When ordered with the optional Dynamic Handling Package, variable sports steering is included along with the Dynamic Damper Control and M sport brakes. Variable sport steering comes standard on the more aggressively tuned BMW X4. The design of the electromechanical power steering, with its set-up geared towards dynamic driving characteristics, ensures high precision when cornering as well as providing excellent straight-line stability. The speed sensitive Servotronic power steering allows for more comfortable maneuvering. With the optional Dynamic Damper Control, the electronically controlled shocks adapt to both road conditions and driving style. For either a sporty or comfortable basic set-up, there is a choice of two settings that can be activated using the driving experience switch.

In addition to the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), the range of functions also includes the ADB-X electronic differential lock, CBC Cornering Brake Control, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, start-off assistant and HDC Hill Descent Control. Performance Control – a standard feature in the BMW X3 equipped with the M Sport Package, as well as all BMW X4 models – increases agility by distributing drive torque to the rear wheels depending on the situation.

Special Dynamic Performance from the M40i Models.

The X3 M40i and X4 M40i come equipped with a standard flap-controlled M sports exhaust system, M sport brakes and adaptive M suspension. The adaptive M suspension offers greater adjustments between ride comfort and sportiness. In addition, the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system is tuned for a more rear-oriented torque split. Integrated in DSC and acting on the rear wheels, Performance Control has been given a new set-up to provide the typical M level of dynamics, agility and traction.

Aerodynamic Fine-Tuning

With a drag coefficient from just 0.29, the BMW X3 and BMW X4 boast the best levels in their segment. The reduction of air resistance not only helps reduce fuel consumption; it also offers benefits in terms of noise comfort. In addition to aerodynamically optimized vehicle proportions, the two models feature an underbody with additional covering. Further details such as the roof spoiler with lateral aero edges and the active air flap control round off the range of aerodynamic measures. The latter system controls the cooling air for the engine, brakes and air conditioning more dynamically and in addition to the aerodynamic benefits offers further savings potential in terms of energy and heat management.

Driver Assistance Systems

The updated 2022 BMW X3 and X4 feature an expanded the range of advanced driver assistance systems to enhance both comfort and safety. An updated Driving Assistant Professional package offers the driver comfortable relief and increased safety in driving situations where there is a conscious desire for assistance. The optional Parking Assistance package now also includes Traffic Jam assist for limited access highways and Back-Up assistant, which helps retrace your way in tight or challenging situations.

The new BMW X3 and X4’s numerous driver assistance systems process camera images and data collected by ultrasonic and radar sensors. Standard systems include cruise control with braking function, as well as front collision warning with braking function for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, Lane Departure warning and Active Blind Spot detection.

Optional Driving Assistant Professional

The Driving Assistance Professional package includes Active Driving Assistant which combines Active cruise control with Stop & Go-function and Active Lane Keeping assist with side collision avoidance. This radar-based system keeps you in your recognized lane and keeps your preselected distance from the vehicle ahead with autonomous braking, if needed. Also included in the package are front-cross-cross traffic alert, Active Lane Keeping Assist with side collision avoidance and Evasion Aid.

Active Lane Keeping assist helps the driver keep to the center of the lane by means of corrective steering interventions and now also works in narrower roads. For this purpose, it now recognizes necessary lane changes ahead as part of active navigation guidance and supports the driver in keeping to the route calculated by the navigation system when on multi-lane roads. When approaching a junction or exit, a display in the instrument cluster indicates the need for a lane change, which the driver can then carry out using the lane change assistant.

The 3D environment visualization Assisted View in the instrument cluster provides an overview of which assistance systems are activated and what functions they offer. In a three-dimensional representation of the vehicle and its surroundings, passenger cars, trucks and motorcycles detected by cameras and sensors are shown on the lane currently being used as well as on any neighbouring lanes. Vehicles moving within a critical distance are highlighted. Graphic symbols indicate driving maneuvers that can be initiated in the given situation using the assistance systems available. 

BMW Live Cockpit Plus with 10.25-inch Control Display

BMW Live Cockpit Plus is standard on the new X3 and is based on the intelligent networking and innovative digital services of BMW iDrive 7. The driver can configure up to ten pages of live content on the Control Display in the main menu, each with two to four pads (tiles); what is more, greater personalization of content and displays is now possible, too. Intuitive multi-modal operation has been further optimized: depending on the situation, the driver has a choice between touch operation on the Control Display, the tried-and-tested iDrive Controller, the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel and voice control. Digital services include the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, Connected Music and Remote Software Upgrade.

BMW Live Cockpit Plus includes a 10.25-inch digital touch Control Display and a Touch Controller, as well as an instrument cluster in Black Panel look with a 5.1-inch color display at the center. The package also includes a multimedia and navigation system, two USB ports for data transfer and a WLAN interface. A permanently installed SIM card with 4G LTE Connectivity and the Connected Package Professional, which enables the use of digital services such as BMW TeleServices, Intelligent Emergency Call, Real Time Traffic Information including hazard warning, Remote Services and much more besides. BMW Live Cockpit Plus can optionally be supplemented with the BMW Head-Up Display: this projects driving-related information in full color onto the windscreen, in other words directly into the driver’s field of vision.

  BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3-Inch Displays

 BMW Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7 offers a fully digital display network: the high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and the Control Display each have a screen size of 12.3-inches. The fully digital instrument display has space for a navigation map section, media content, status displays for the driver assistance systems or the 3D environment visualisation Assisted View. It is optional on the BMW X3 and standard on the BMW X4.

New Generation of Navigation with BMW Maps

One of the most important innovations in the area of digital services is BMW Maps, which is included with Live Cockpit Professional. The cloud-based system enables significant performance improvements, a high degree of accuracy and simplified destination entry. The new-generation navigation system offers extremely fast and dynamic route calculation based on precise real-time traffic data delivered at short intervals. The arrival time is calculated in advance, taking into account traffic volume along the entire route. Comprehensive traffic data is now also available for smaller roads. The selection of a destination can be made by free text input, and search results are then sorted according to relevance. Alternatively, the destination can be entered conveniently by means of voice input. So-called points of interest (POI) along the route are described in more detail – complete with ratings, opening hours and photos. 

In addition, BMW Maps with Connected Parking provides drivers with even more detailed support in the search for a vacant parking space near their destination. When selecting the navigation destination, the driver receives an indication of the parking situation at their destination at the predicted time of arrival Shortly before arrival, helpful information about the nearest car park is provided, along with suggestions for a route on which there is a greater likelihood of finding a parking space near the destination. The familiar On-Street Parking Information and ParkNow services are intelligently integrated into the functional range of BMW Maps.

Smartphone Connectivity and Integration of 3rd Party Services

BMW has always taken a leading role in connecting the vehicle with the customer’s digital ecosystem. For example, BMW was the first company in the industry to comprehensively integrate the iPod into its vehicles, offer Apple CarPlay on a completely wireless basis and implement the keyless vehicle access system Digital Key with the Apple iPhone.

BMW Live Cockpit Plus and BMW Live Cockpit Professional offer optimized smartphone integration, for example via Apple CarPlay. This allows the use of a variety of digital services such as Siri, various map apps, music streaming services such as Apple Music and the messaging service WhatsApp. The systems are integrated directly in the display and operating system via a wireless LAN connection between the smartphone and the vehicle. The driver can view all the important information from the apps on the Control Display and – in intelligently processed form – in the instrument cluster and the optional BMW Head-Up Display.

With Android Auto™, the BMW Group has added another customer-relevant service to its range of seamless in-vehicle connectivity. Android Auto in a BMW offers safe, straightforward use of smartphone functions such as music, media or messaging apps while driving. With the help of Google Assistant, the customer can interact with their smartphone and the actions performed are shown on the vehicle’s information display. Highlights of the interaction between Android Auto and BMW include convenient and wireless networking and the intelligent integration of Google Maps™ navigation instructions in the BMW Head-up Display.

Integration of Amazon Alexa makes it possible to use Amazon’s voice service inside the vehicle in the same way as the customer is already used to doing at home. Editing shopping lists, checking messages and playing music is now even easier. It is also possible to control compatible smart home devices from inside the vehicle. With the help of the My BMW app, Amazon Alexa can be installed in the vehicle in just a few steps.

The My BMW app is available in over 40 countries for both iOS and Android operating systems and can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. As a new universal interface to the vehicle, it always provides information about the vehicle’s condition. Depending on which equipment options are fitted, it also enables remote access functions such as vehicle location, locking and unlocking the doors or recording the vehicle’s surroundings (Remote 3D View). Also, destination addresses can be sent from the smartphone to the vehicle’s navigation system, for example. The range of functions for electrified vehicles has also been expanded; one example here is that the electrically powered range is displayed even more clearly.

The My BMW app also makes it even easier for customers to log in to any current BMW model using their personal BMW ID. For example, the user information and settings stored in the BMW ID can now also be transferred to the vehicle very conveniently by scanning a QR code displayed on the central screen.

Enhanced BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is constantly being enhanced with additional capabilities, creating a more direct bond between driver and vehicle. With the digital companion activated by voice control (e.g. “Hey BMW”) or at the touch of a button, naturally spoken instructions can now be used to regulate the air conditioning, open and close the windows or change the driving experience switch modes, for instance. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant can also be used to access the new News app – which enables passengers to have the latest news read out loud to them – and it is able to learn routines that enhance both comfort and driving pleasure in certain situations. For example, the side window on the driver’s side can be automatically opened on arrival at a selected location defined via GPS coordinates – such as a garage entrance. The system also recognises whether it is being addressed by the driver or the front passenger and reacts accordingly – for example by adjusting the air conditioning on one side only. With the integration of Amazon Alexa Car, the BMW X3 and X4 also have access to more than 100,000 Amazon Skills.

Remote Software Upgrade

Since 2018 and the introduction of BMW iDrive 7, it has been possible for drivers of BMW models to keep their vehicle constantly up to date with the latest software status using Remote Software Upgrade. The BMW Group is one of the key drivers in the field of functional over-the-air upgrades. Among European car manufacturers, BMW Group carried out the largest-scale upgrade campaigns in 2020. Thanks to Remote Software Upgrade, the BMW X3 and BMW X4 also remain consistently up to date with the latest software. The upgrades can include content ranging from new services to improved vehicle functions and can be downloaded “over-the-air”, either via the My BMW app on a smartphone or directly into the vehicle via the SIM card installed in it.

Standard Equipment

The BMW X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i models feature the following notable standard equipment.

• 8-speed Sport automatic transmission
• xDrive all-wheel drive (X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and X4 models)
• 19-inch Y-spoke ferric grey Style 693 wheels with all-season runflat tires
• Sport leather steering wheel
• Power front Sport seats
• Rear-seat back adjustment
• 40/20/40 split rear seat
• Dark oak wood trim
• Anthracite headliner
• Park distance control
• Dual-zone climate controls
• Adaptive full LED headlights with automatic high beams
• Navigation
• SiriusXM with 360L and 1-year all-access subscription
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Enhanced USB and Bluetooth integration
• WiFi hotspot with complementary 3-month or 3GB trial
• Alarm system
• Rear-view camera
• Privacy glass
• Active Protection
  • Automatic front seat belt tensioning
  • Automatic closing of windows and moonroof
  • Fatigue and Focus Alert
  • Post-crash braking
• Active Driving Assistant
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Speed limit Information
  • Active Blind Spot Detection
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Rear Collision Preparation

X4 models add the following standard equipment:

• Performance control
• Variable sport steering
• Panoramic sunroof
• M Sport suspension
• 19-inch ferric grey style 683 wheels with all-season runflat tires
• Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7 and two 12.3-inch digital displays

The X3 M40i adds the following standard equipment to X3 standard equipment:

• 48-volt mild-hybrid system
• 19-inch M Y-spoke bi-color midnight grey style 887M wheels with A/S runflat tires
• M sport brakes with blue calipers
• Performance control
• M Sport package
• Adaptive M suspension
• Variable sport steering
• Panoramic sunroof
• Shadowline exterior trim
• Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7 and two 12.3-inch digital displays
• Comfort access keyless entry
• Increased top speed limiter

The X4 M40i adds to the X3 standard equipment:

• 48-volt mild-hybrid system
• 19-inch M Y-spoke bi-color midnight grey style 887M wheels with A/S runflat tires
• M sport brakes with blue calipers
• Adaptive M suspension
• M Sport package
• Increased top speed limiter

Optional Equipment and Packages

Convenience Package (X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDFrive30i, X4 xDrive30i)

• Comfort access keyless entry
• Panoramic sunroof (standard on X4 xDrive30i)
• Lumbar support

Premium Package (all models)

• Heated steering wheel
• Comfort access keyless entry (standard M40i models)
• Panoramic sunroof (standard X3 M40i and X4 models)
• Lumbar support (standard on M40i models)
• Heated front seats or heated front and rear seats
• Head-Up display
• Gesture control

M Sport Package (X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X4 xDrive30i)

• 19-inch M Y-spoke bi-color midnight grey style 887 wheels with A/S runflat tires
  • or 20-inch M double-spoke jet black style 699M wheels with perf. runflat tires
  • or 20-inch M double-spoke bi-color style 699M wheels with perf. runflat tires
  • or 20-inch M double-spoke bi-color orbit grey style 787M wheels with perf. runflat tires
  • or 21-inch V-spoke bi-color orbit grey style 726i wheels with perf. runflat tires
• Roof rails in high-gloss Shadowline
• Shadowline exterior trim
• M steering wheel (standard on M40i models)
• Aerodynamic kit

Parking Assistance Package (all X3 and X4 models)

• Parking assistant plus
• Active park distance control
• Surround view with 3D view

Shadowline Package (all X3 and X4 models)

• M Shadowline lights
• Extended Shadowline trim for kidney grill, mirrors

Dynamic Handling Package (X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X4 xDrive30i)

• Dynamic damper control
• M sport brakes with blue or red calipers
• Variable sport steering (standard on X4)

Driving Assistance Professional Package (all X3 and X4 models)

• Extended traffic jam assistant for limited access highways
• Active cruise control with stop & go

Individual Options include:

• M Sport differential (X3 M40i)
• Carbon fiber interior trim (X3 M40i)
• SensaTec dashboard (X3 M40i)
• Standard suspension (X4 xDrive30i)
• M Sport brakes with red calipers (X3 M40i)
• Remote engine start
• Space-saver spare
• Comfort access keyless entry (standard X3 M40i)
• Trailer hitch (deletes tailgate smart opener feature)
• Panoramic sunroof (standard X3 M40i)
• Rear manual side window shades
• Heated front seats
• Front ventilated seats
• Aluminum trim
  • or Fine wood open-pored ash grain trim with pearl chrome accent (X3)
  • or Fineline cove matt finish wood trim (X4)
• Ambient lighting
• Harman Kardon surround sound system
• Drive recorder
• Wireless charging for compatible mobile devices
• Live cockpit professional with Drive 7 and two 12.3-inch displays (standard X3 M40i and X4)
• 19-inch Y-spoke ferric grey style 693 wheels with all-season non-runflat tires
  • or 19-inch bi-color jet black style 842 wheels with all-season runflat tires
  • or 19-inch M Y-spoke Midnight grey style 887 wheels with perf. runflat tires (M40i only)
  • or 20-inch M double-spoke jet black style 699M wheels with perf. runflat tires
  • or 20-inch M double-spoke bi-color orbit grey style 787M wheels with perf. runflat tires
  • or 21-inch M double-spoke bi-color wheels style 718M wheels with perf. runflat tires (M40i only)
  • or 21" BMW Individual bi-color orbit grey v-spoke style 726i wheels with perf. runflat tires
•  Heated Steering Wheel

  Specifications

  BMW Group in America

 BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California;  a technology office in Silicon Valley, and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 349 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 116 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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• Combined 288 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.
• 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds.
• Combined 60 MPGe and 18 miles electric-only range.
• Market launch February 2020.
• MSRP of $48,550 plus $995 Destination.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 4, 2019…Today, BMW announces the newest Plug-In Hybrid member of the X family of Sports Activity Vehicles: the X3 xDrive30e. This is the first time a PHEV model has been available in the X3 line. Combining a 2.0-liter TwinPower turbocharged gasoline engine with BMW’s eDrive technology featuring an electric motor and 12 kWh high-voltage battery, the new X3 PHEV achieves an estimated EPA 60 MPGe and offers up to 18 miles of emissions-free electric driving.

The X3 xDrive30e is built at Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW Group’s largest global production plant. In mid-2019, Plant Spartanburg more than doubled its production capacity for the fourth-generation high-voltage batteries used in the X3 and upcoming X5 PHEV models.

BMW eDrive Powertrain

A 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo engine developing 181 hp @ 4,000 – 6,500 rpm and 258 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,450 – 3,500 rpm is complemented by an electric traction motor, mounted within the transmission housing, developing 107 hp at 3,140 rpm and 77 lb.-ft. of torque @ 0 – 3,170 rpm. The combined power output is 288 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.

A high-voltage 34 Ah / 12 kWh gross (9.09 kWh net) lithium-ion battery module located underneath the rear seats provides the storage capacity for electric-only and hybrid-mode driving. The PHEV variant of the X3 offers only 1.5 less cubic feet of volume behind the rear seats due to the careful packaging of the battery and fuel tank.

In the HYBRID driving mode, the new X3 xDrive30e can operate at speeds up to 68 mph on electric power alone. Emissions-free and fuel-free ELECTRIC mode allows driving at up to 84 mph. The standard Active Protection for Pedestrians features an exterior speaker system to generate an unmistakable sound created specifically for electrified BMWs when operating in electric-only mode at speeds up to 20 mph.

Driver Assistance Systems

The new X3 xDrive30e offers standard and optional systems to enhance both comfort and safety. Standard are the Active Guard Package with Daytime Pedestrian Detection and Frontal Collision warning with City Collision mitigation and the Active Protection Package with Automatic front seat belt tensioning, Automatic closing of windows and moonroof, Fatigue and Focus alert and Post-crash braking.

The optional Driving Assistance Package includes Lane Departure Warning and Active Blind Spot Detection systems, which help the driver to guide the car back onto the correct path with a steering input. The Driving Assistant’s functions also include Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, thereby reducing the risk of a collision when reversing into roads that are obstructed from the driver’s view.

The optional Driving Assistant Plus Package offers the full complement of advanced assistance systems including Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Traffic Jam Assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assistant with side collision avoidance, Evasion Aid and Front Cross-Traffic Alert.

BMW iDrive 7

The standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional features iDrive 7, a 12.3-inch high-resolution digital instrument cluster display and a 10.25-inch digital touch screen Control Display with Navigation, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility. This latest generation of BMW iDrive delivers intuitive multimodal interaction between driver and vehicle using a combination of voice, touch screen or haptic iDrive rotary controller or steering wheel controls.   

Exterior Colors

Two non-metallic colors are standard and eight optional metallic paint finishes are available on the X3 xDrive30e.

• Alpine White
• Jet Black
• Carbon Black Metallic
• Black Sapphire Metallic
• Glacier Silver Metallic
• Dark Graphite Metallic
• Mineral White Metallic
• Dark Olive Metallic
• Terra Brown Metallic
• Phytonic Blue Metallic

Interior Trim

The BMW X3 xDrive30e offers a selection of two standard SensaTec and six optional Vernasca Leather interior upholstery.

• Canberra Beige / Black SensaTec
• Black SensaTec
• Canberra Beige / Black Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching
• Black Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching
• Black Vernasca Leather with Blue contrast stitching
• Mocha Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching
• Oyster Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching
• Cognac Vernasca leather with contrast stitching

Standard interior trim is Dark Oak Wood. Alternatively, available trims include:

• Aluminum
• Fineline Cove Wood Matte Finish Wood
• Grey Poplar Wood

Standard and optional equipment

Standard equipment includes:

• X-Line vehicle trim
• 18-inch Y-spoke Style 688 alloy wheels with all-season run-flat tires
• Sport 8-speed automatic transmission
• Active Guard

• Daytime Pedestrian Detection
• Frontal Collision warning with City Collision mitigation

• Active Protection
• Automatic front seat belt tensioning
• Automatic closing of windows and moonroof
• Fatigue and Focus alert
• Post-crash braking
• Connected Package Professional
  • Advanced Real-Time Traffic information
  • On-Street Parking information
  • Hazard Preview
  • Stolen Vehicle Recovery
  • Remote Door Unlock
  • BMW Connected App
  • Concierge Services
  • BMW Intelligent personal Assistant

• Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7 with 12.3-inch instrument and 10.25-inch center control displays.
• Apple CarPlay compatibility with 1 year All Access subscription
• WiFi hotspot with 3 month or 3GB trial
• Alarm system
• Hands-free Bluetooth and USB audio connections
• Power front Sport seats
• Sport leather steering wheel
• Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
• Automatic climate control
• 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat with backrest adjustment
• Anthracite headliner
• Dark Oak wood trim
• LED fog lamps and LED headlights with cornering lights
• Privacy glass
• Park Distance control
• Power tailgate
• Rear-view camera
• Acoustic Protection for pedestrians

Optional Packages include:

Convenience Package

• Comfort Access keyless entry
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Lumbar support
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 year All Access subscription

Driving Assistance Package

• Active Blind Spot Detection
• Lane departure Warning
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Speed Limit information

Driving Assistance Plus Package

• Traffic Jam Assistant
• Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Active Lane Keeping Assistant with side collision avoidance
• Evasion Aid
• Front cross-traffic alert

Dynamic Handling Package

• Dynamic Damper Control
• M Sport Brakes
• Performance Control
• Variable Sport steering

M Sport Package

• Standard suspension
  • or Dynamic Damper Control
  • or Dynamic Handling Package
• 19-inch M Double-spoke bicolor Style 698M wheels with all-season run-flat tires
  • or 19-inch M Double-spoke bicolor Style 698M wheels with performance run-flat tires
  • or 20-inch M Double-spoke bicolor Style 699M wheels with performance run-flat tires
• Roof rails in high-gloss Shadowline
• SensaTec dashboard
• Aluminum Rhombicle trim
  • or Aluminum trim
  • or Fineline Cove Matte Finish Wood trim
  • or Grey Poplar Wood trim
• M Steering wheel
• Aerodynamic kit
• Shadowline exterior trim

Parking Assistance Package

• Parking Assistant Plus
• Active Park Distance Control
• Surround View with 3D View

Premium Package

• Heated front seats
  • Or Heated front & rear seats
• Heated Steering wheel
• Head-Up Display
• Lumbar support
• Comfort Access keyless entry
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 year All Access subscription

Executive Package

• Heated Steering wheel
• Comfort Access keyless entry
• Panoramic sunroof
• Lumbar support
• Heated front seats
  • or Heated front and rear seats
• Ambient Lighting
• Adaptive Full LED lights
• Automatic High Beams
• Parking Assistant Plus
• Head-Up Display
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 year All Access subscription
• Gesture Control
• Vernasca Leather
• Active Park Distance Control
• Surround View with 3D View

Stand Alone Options include:

• 19-inch Y-spoke Style 693 ferric grey alloy wheels with all-season run-flat tires.
• Dynamic Damper Control
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Comfort Access keyless entry
• Trailer Hitch
• Panoramic moonroof
• Rear manual side-window shades
• Heated front seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Aluminum trim
  • or Fineline Cove Finish Wood trim
  • or Grey Poplar Wood trim
• Ambient Lighting
• Harman Kardon surround sound system
• Wireless Charging
• Acoustic Glass

Specifications

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 348 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 144 BMW motorcycle retailers, 119 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Spartanburg, SC – July 24 2019… BMW Group Plant Spartanburg has more than doubled its capacity for battery assembly prior to the debuts of the plug-in hybrid electric variants of two of its most popular models.  The new, higher performing, fourth-generation batteries will be assembled on-site for the BMW X5 and BMW X3 plug-in hybrid electric variants.  The 2020 BMW X5 xDrive45e Sports Activity Vehicle will begin production in Spartanburg, SC, on August 1. Production of the BMW X3 xDrive30e will begin in December.    

With the expansion of the battery facility at Plant Spartanburg in the U.S., the BMW Group is following the principle of local value creation. “We have invested approximately $10 million USD to install a new battery assembly line and expanded the area to 86,000 square feet. This means we could double the number of batteries produced if needed to meet market demand,” explains Michael Nikolaides, senior vice president engines and electrified drivetrains, BMW Group. 

In addition, BMW Group has invested a further $10 million USD to support the production of the new PHEV models. 

More than 120 employees were specially trained to work the new line, having completed an extensive program in battery production, robotics and electrical inline quality inspection along with end-of-line testing.  An additional 225 vehicle assembly workers received training in the production of electrified vehicles, adding to the Plant’s already skilled staff.

 “We have assembled batteries on site at Plant Spartanburg since 2015, making BMW Group a pioneer of electromobility in the U.S.,” said Knudt Flor, president and CEO, BMW Manufacturing, Co, LLC. “The BMW X5 and X3 are currently among the best-selling BMW models in the U.S. and we anticipate that their PHEV variants will also be well-received by BMW customers.”

From 2015 – 2018, BMW Group Plant Spartanburg produced the X5 xDrive40e, the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand.  All totaled, the plant’s battery assembly team assembled more than 45,000 batteries during this four-year period.

BMW Group Plant Spartanburg is the global center of competence for BMW Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes and produces BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 models and their variants.  Since starting production 25 years ago, the plant has built more than 4.6 million BMW vehicles for the U.S. market and the world.  In 2018, data from the U.S. Department of Commerce confirmed that BMW Manufacturing was the largest automotive exporter by value for the fifth consecutive year.   

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BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC is a subsidiary of BMW AG in Munich, Germany, and is the global producer of the BMW X3, X3 M, X5, X5 M and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles and X4, X4 M, X6 and X6 M Sports Activity Coupes. In addition to the South Carolina manufacturing facility, BMW Group North American subsidiaries include sales, marketing and financial services operations in the United States, Canada and throughout Latin America; and a design firm and technology office in California. For more information on BMW Manufacturing, visit www.bmwusfactory.com.

BMW Group in America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 348 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 148 BMW motorcycle retailers, 123 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Additional featured vehicles include: BMW X2, BMW M5, BMW i8 Coupe, BMW i8 Roadster, BMW i3s, BMW X3.

The 2019 BMW X4 M40i M Performance will make its North American debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (located at 655 West 34th Street at 11th Avenue), in Manhattan. English- and German-speaking BMW representatives will be available for interviews on press days, Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29, at the BMW Stand.

Additional featured vehicles include the first-ever BMW X2 and all-new BMW i8 Coupe, both of which made their world debuts in Detroit earlier this year, as well as the BMW M5, BMW i8 Roadster, BMW i3s and  BMW X3.

The second generation BMW X4 M40i M Performance brings sportier proportions, wider tracks, and the latest generation suspension settings than its predecessor, and also has a lower center of gravity and improved aerodynamics. Passengers can enjoy a larger panoramic moonroof and a 3-Zone Climate Control system, unavailable in the previous generation, for improved ride comfort and experience. The BMW X4 M40i M Performance comes with an inline six-cylinder engine that yields a maximum output of 355 hp, peak torque of 365 lb-ft, and accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. In the U.S., the BMW X4 M40i M Performance comes standard with M Sport brakes which allow drivers to enjoy exceptionally dynamic handling with phenomenal stopping power. The BMW X4 M40i M Performance will be available in summer 2018 in U.S. showrooms for a MSRP of $60,450 plus $995 Destination and Handling. BMW X4 M40i M Performance Press Kit.

The BMW X2 made its world debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The first-ever BMW X2 has a distinctive exterior design that combines the fast-moving body language and low-slung proportions of a coupe with the robust construction of a BMW X model. The cutting-edge 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine together with the 8-speed automatic transmission propel this emotional sports activity coupe from 0-60 mph in just 6.3 seconds, yielding 228 hp and a peak torque of 258 lb-ft.  The 2018 BMW X2 is available in US showrooms starting at $38, 400 plus $995 Destination and Handling. BMW X2 Press Kit.

The 2019 BMW i8 Coupe is an enhanced hybrid 2+2 seater has increased power and range over its predecessor and has been the world’s best-selling hybrid sports car since 2014. Using optimized BMW eDrive technology, and with hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, the BMW i8 Coupe achieves 369 hp (12 hp more than its predecessor), a peak torque of 184 lb-ft, and accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. The lithium-ion battery, located centrally in the car’s underbody, and its cell capacity has been increased from 20 to 34 Ah and a gross energy capacity from 7.1 to 11.6 kilowatt hours.  Also showcased alongside the all-new BMW i8 Coupe is the BMW i8 Roadster, which made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2017. The BMW i8 Roadster takes the BMW i8’s combination of locally emission-free mobility and high-caliber performance and adds a top-down driving experience. The BMW i8 Roadster features a retractable, all-season fabric soft-top which can open and close in less than 16 seconds and while the vehicle is in motion at up to 31 mph. The two-seat BMW i8 Roadster stows its soft-top in the perpendicular position in the rear of the vehicle when opened and takes up very little space, maximizing storage capacity. The new BMW i8 Coupe starting at $147, 500 plus $995 Destination and Handling. And the new BMW i8 Roadster starts at $ 163, 300 plus $995 Destination and Handling. BMW i8 Coupe and BMW i8 Roadster Press Kit.

The BMW i3s is a sportier and more powerful variant of the BMW i3, the best-selling compact battery-electric vehicle in the premium compact segment worldwide since it launched in 2014. The first ever BMW i3s provides an even sportier interpretation of silent mobility with zero emissions and features a high output 184 hp electric motor that generates peak torque of 199 lb-ft. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 100 mph. The BMW i3s uses a lithium-ion high-voltage battery developed by the BMW Group with a cell capacity of 94-ampere hours (Ah). Like the BMW i3, the BMW i3s applies the concept of sustainability throughout the interior and exterior of the vehicle, incorporating recycled plastics, renewable raw materials, natural fibers, and open-pored, unbleached eucalyptus wood in the design. BMW i3s Press Kit.

The BMW X3 is the third generation of the pioneering premium compact Sports Activity Vehicle. The dynamic handling qualities of the BMW X3 are linked to its ideal 50:50 weight distribution between the front and rear axles, its meticulously honed chassis, and xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel-drive system which debuted in 2003 in the first generation of the BMW X3. The BMW X3 uses a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder inline gasoline engine and an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission yielding 248 hp and a maximum torque of 258 lb-ft, accelerating from 0-60 in 6.0 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is available in U.S. showrooms with a MSRP of $42,450 plus $995 Destination and Handling and the BMW X3 sDrive starts at $41, 00 plus $995 Destination and Handling. BMW X3 Press Kit.

The BMW M5 has been regarded as the quintessential high performance sports sedan since its initial iteration launched in 1984. The 2018 BMW M5 marks the debut of the first ever M-specific all-wheel drive system, M xDrive, which allows the BMW M5 to reach new heights of dynamic performance and delivers poise in all driving situations. Thanks to a 4.4-liter V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology, the BMW M5 produces 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of peak torque, skyrocketing from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, making it the quickest and most agile to date. The 2018 BMW M5 will be available with a MSRP of $102,600 plus $995 Destination and Handling. BMW M5 Press Kit.

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DATE:       Wednesday, March 28, and Thursday, March 29, 2018

TIME:         Interviews: All Day

PLACE:      Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

                    BMW Stand

                    655 West 34^th Street, at 11^th Avenue, Manhattan

BMW executives and experts available for interviews include:

• Trudy Hardy, Vice President of Marketing, BMW of North America

Trudy Hardy is available to discuss BMW’s marketing efforts in the United States.

• Stefan Juraschek, Head of Electric Powertrain, BMW AG
  Stefan Juraschek is available to discuss BMW’s electric powertrain.

• Ralph Mahler, Department Manager, Product Planning & Strategy, BMW of North America
  Ralph Mahler is available to discuss current and forthcoming product portfolios as well as BMW i and iPerformance products in the U.S. market.

• John Kelly, ‎ Product Manager, BMW i and BMW M, BMW X1, BMW X2, and BMW 2 Series, BMW of North America
  John Kelly is able to discuss the current BMW X1, the first-ever BMW X2, the BMW 2 Series, and BMW i and BMW M products in the U.S. market.
• Kate Alini, Product Manager, BMW X7, BMW 6 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW 8 Series, BMW of North America

Kate Alini is available to discuss the technical specifics and details of the BMW 6 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW 8 Series.

• Alanna Tracey-Bahri, Product Manager, BMW Z4, BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW of North America

Alanna Tracey-Bahri is available to discuss overarching product strategy and technical specifics for BMW M vehicles, the BMW Z4, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X5, and the BMW X6 for the U.S. market.

• Christian Voigt, Product Strategy Manager, BMW of North America
  Christian Voigt is able to discuss the technical specifics and details of the BMW product portfolio including BMW i, BMW M, and BMW Individual vehicles.

• Don Smith, Technology & Operations Product Manager, BMW of North America
  Don Smith is available to discuss the cross-platform vehicle technology strategies of BMW ConnectedDrive, BMW’s personal mobility assistant, including app integrations and driver assistance systems.

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• Additional featured vehicles include the BMW i8 Roadster, BMW i3s, BMW X7 Concept, BMW X3, BMW M3 CS, and the BMW M5.

One year after the BMW X2 Concept appeared in Detroit, the all-new BMW X2 will make its world debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show on Monday, January 15, 2018.  The BMW press conference will be held at 9:35 a.m. EST at the BMW stand at COBO Center, One Washington Boulevard Detroit, MI 48226.In addition, the 2019 BMW i8 Coupe will also make its world debut at the show and will be featured alongside a number of electrified BMW vehicles.  English- and German-speaking BMW representatives will be available for interviews throughout press days on Monday, January 15 and Tuesday, January 16 at the BMW Stand.

The all-new BMW X2 is the latest addition to the BMW X family. The first-ever BMW X2 has a distinctive exterior design that combines the fast-moving body language and low-slung proportions of a coupe with the robust construction of a BMW X model. The cutting-edge 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine together with the 8-speed automatic transmission propel this emotional sports activity coupe from 0-60 mph in just 6.3 seconds, yielding 228 hp and a peak torque of 258 lb-ft. The BMW X2 will arrive in dealerships in spring 2018. Pricing will be announced closer to market launch. BMW X2 Press Kit.

The 2019 BMW i8 Coupe also makes its world debut at the North American International Auto Show. The enhanced hybrid 2+2 seater has increased power and range over its predecessor and has been the world’s best-selling hybrid sports car since 2014. Using optimized BMW eDrive technology, and with hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, the BMW i8 Coupe achieves 369 hp (12 hp more than its predecessor), a peak torque of 184 lb-ft, and accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds (preliminary) with a top speed of 155 mph. The lithium-ion battery, located centrally in the car’s underbody, and its cell capacity has been increased from 20 to 34 Ah and a gross energy capacity from 7.1 to 11.6 kilowatt hours. Also showcased alongside the all-new BMW i8 Coupe will be the BMW i8 Roadster, which made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2017. The BMW i8 Roadster takes the BMW i8’s combination of locally emission-free mobility and high-caliber performance and adds a top-down driving experience. The BMW i8 Roadster features a retractable, all-season fabric soft-top which can open and close in less than 16 seconds and while the vehicle is in motion at up to 31 mph. The two-seat BMW i8 Roadster stows its soft-top in the perpendicular position in the rear of the vehicle when opened and takes up very little space, maximizing storage capacity. The new BMW i8 Coupe and BMW i8 Roadster will be available in spring 2018. Pricing will be announced closer to market launch. BMW i8 Coupe and BMW i8 Roadster Press Kit.

The new BMW i3s is a sportier and more powerful variant of the BMW i3, the best-selling compact battery-electric vehicle in the premium compact segment worldwide since it launched in 2014. The first ever BMW i3s provides an even sportier interpretation of silent mobility with zero emissions and features a high output 184 hp electric motor that generates peak torque of 199 lb-ft. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 100 mph. The BMW i3s uses a lithium-ion high-voltage battery developed by the BMW Group with a cell capacity of 94-ampere hours (Ah). Like the BMW i3, the BMW i3s applies the concept of sustainability throughout the interior and exterior of the vehicle, incorporating recycled plastics, renewable raw materials, natural fibers, and open-pored, unbleached eucalyptus wood in the design. BMW i3s Press Kit.

The BMW X7 iPerformance Concept introduces a new model concept for the premium segment that utilizes BMW eDrive technology with a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine creating an exceptionally efficient and dynamic plug-in hybrid powertrain that excels in all driving situations, including running with zero local emissions. With a generously-sized, six-person interior, the BMW X7 iPerformance Concept offers an interior with a state-of-the-art infotainment system brimming with connectivity that provide an unmatched experience by any BMW past or present. As a result of the interplay between precise, pared-down forms and an open sense of space, the driver and passengers are immersed in a unique, modern setting. The production model of the BMW X7 will debut in 2018. BMW X7 iPerformance Concept.

The first-ever BMW M3 CS made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2017. It is a special-edition model and delivers a blend of high performance and complete everyday practicality. The extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic has kept the BMW M3 CS extremely light and lowered the overall weight by approximately 110 pounds less than a standard BMW M3. The M TwinPower Turbo technology 6-cylinder inline engine produces 453 hp generating a peak torque of 443 lb-ft and accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, making it the quickest BMW M3 to date. The BMW M3 CS will be available to order in the U.S. starting in May 2018. Pricing will be announced closer to market launch. BMW M3 CS Press Kit.

The BMW M5 has been regarded as the quintessential high performance sports sedan since its initial iteration launched in 1984. The 2018 BMW M5 marks the debut of the first ever M-specific all-wheel drive system, M xDrive, which allows the BMW M5 to reach new heights of dynamic performance and delivers poise in all driving situations. Thanks to a 4.4-liter V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology, the BMW M5 produces 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of peak torque, skyrocketing from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, making it the quickest and most agile to date. The 2018 BMW M5 will be available with a MSRP of $102,600 plus $995 Destination and Handling, appearing in U.S. showrooms in spring 2018. BMW M5 Press Kit.

The 2018 BMW X3 is the third generation of the pioneering premium compact Sports Activity Vehicle. The dynamic handling qualities of the BMW X3 are linked to its ideal 50:50 weight distribution between the front and rear axles, its meticulously honed chassis, and xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel-drive system which debuted in 2003 in the first generation of the BMW X3. The BMW X3 uses a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder inline gasoline engine and an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission yielding 248 hp and a maximum torque of 258 lb-ft, accelerating from 0-60 in 6.0 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph. The BMW X3 is available in U.S. showrooms with a MSRP of $42,450 plus $995 Destination and Handling. BMW X3 Press Kit.

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DATE:  Monday, January 15, 2018

TIME:  BMW Group Press Conference: 9 :35 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Interviews: All Day

PLACE:  COBO Center

                BMW Stand

               1 Washington Blvd.

BMW executives and experts available for interviews include:

• Dr. Nicolas Peter, Member of the Board of Management, BMW AG
  Dr. Nicolas Peter is available to discuss BMW Group’s global business and business strategy. Dr. Peter will have limited availability for interviews at the North American International Auto Show.
  
  

• Bernhard Kuhnt, President & CEO, BMW of North America

  Bernhard Kuhnt is available to discuss overall company business and strategy in North America.

• Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Group Chief Designer, BMW AG
  Adrian van Hooydonk is available to discuss design elements for BMW Group’s complete product portfolio, including BMW i, BMW, BMW M, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and Motorrad.
• Alexander Kotouc, Head of BMW i Product Management, BMW AG
  Alexander Kotouc is available to discuss the global BMW i brand, overarching strategy of BMW i, as well as the entire BMW i product portfolio.
• Ingo Lasslop, Head of Product Management Compact Class, BMW AG
  Ingo Lasslop is available to discuss the technical specifics of BMW Compact Class vehicles including the all-new BMW X2.

• Jozef Kaban, Vice President of BMW Design, BMW AG
  Jozef Kaban is available to discuss design elements of featured BMW vehicles including the all-new BMW X2.
• Trudy Hardy, Vice President of Marketing, BMW of North America

Trudy Hardy is available to discuss BMW’s marketing efforts in the United States.

• Julius Schluppkotten, Project Director, BMW X2, BMW AG
  Julius Schluppkotten is available to discuss the product details of the BMW X2.
• Stefan Juraschek, Head of Electric Powertrain, BMW AG
  Stefan Juraschek is available to discuss BMW’s electric powertrain.
• Ralph Mahler, Department Manager, Product Planning & Strategy, BMW of North America
  Ralph Mahler is available to discuss current and forthcoming product portfolios as well as BMW i and iPerformance products in the U.S. market.

• John Kelly, ‎ Product Manager, BMW i and BMW M, BMW X1, BMW X2, and BMW 2 Series, BMW of North America
  John Kelly is able to discuss the current BMW X1, the first-ever BMW X2, the BMW 2 Series, and BMW i and BMW M products in the U.S. market.
• Kate Alini, Product Manager, BMW X7, BMW 6 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW 8 Series, BMW of North America

Kate Alini is available to discuss the technical specifics and details of the BMW 6 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW 8 Series.

• Alanna Tracey-Bahri, Product Manager, BMW Z4, BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW of North America

Alanna Tracey-Bahri is available to discuss overarching product strategy and technical specifics for BMW M vehicles, the BMW Z4, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X5, and the BMW X6 for the U.S. market.

• Christian Voigt, Product Strategy Manager, BMW of North America
  Christian Voigt is able to discuss the technical specifics and details of the BMW product portfolio including BMW i, BMW M, and BMW Individual vehicles.

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• First M Performance model in the X3 range with best in segment acceleration: 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds.
• BMW M Performance carefully developed chassis with reduced unsprung mass, sophisticated kinematics, and optimum weight distribution for enhanced sporting prowess with improved comfort over all terrain.
• Improved aerodynamics featuring BMW Active Kidney Grille, underbody cladding, roof spoiler with Aero Blades on the sides, and Air Curtains.
• Full-color, 75 percent larger Head-Up Display, 10.25-inch Touchscreen and BMW Gesture Control technology.
• Enhanced comfort and safety with Active Protection pre-crash accident detection system, standard Sport seats, 3-zone automatic climate control and rear seatback reclining adjustment.
• First ever factory-installed trailer hitch available in a BMW SAV.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 26, 2017 10:00 am EDT / 7:00 am PDT … The all-new 2018 BMW X3 was unveiled today at BMW Plant Spartanburg, SC, where it will be produced alongside the BMW X4, BMW X5, and BMW X6. BMW is at home in Spartanburg, SC producing 411,171 BMW X models last year, making it the largest BMW Group’s global production facility with approximately 70 percent of the vehicles exported to 140 markets worldwide, thereby making BMW the largest vehicle exporter in the U.S. by value. BMW Plant Spartanburg has a deep level of localization, and provides and supports nearly 70,000 jobs in the U.S. In 2003, the BMW X3 was the car that launched the premium compact SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) segment. Since then, BMW has recorded more than 1.5 million vehicles worldwide and 378,803 in the US alone. Today, the all-new BMW X3 is set to write the next chapter in this success story with a more striking, dynamic design language, powerful yet efficient drive systems with a luxurious appeal. Like all members of the successful X family, it blends standout-driving qualities on any terrain with unrestricted everyday usability.

The all-new 2018 BMW X3 will be available at certified BMW Centers this November with pricing to be announced closer to market launch.

The exterior design with new distinctive looks.

The all-new BMW X3 elevates the already boldly dynamic design language of its predecessor. The third generation of the pioneering premium compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) treads a familiar BMW X family path in combining rugged off-road looks with generous presence. The exterior dimensions of the all-new BMW X3 may be largely unchanged, however, the wheelbase has been extended by 2.2-inches and its long hood, extremely short front overhang with finely balanced proportions, emphasize the perfect 50:50 weight distribution between the front and rear axle.

For the first time on a BMW X model, the front fascia features a muscular “three-dimensional” kidney grille and fog lights featuring a hexagonal design, underlining the confident character of the all-new BMW X3. Moving to the rear, the tail light housings whose three-dimensional look with the optional Adaptive LED and Icon Adaptive Full LED Headlights, give them considerable visual impact. A downward-sloping roof spoiler and twin exhaust tailpipes add to the muscular appearance.

First ever factory-installed trailer hitch available in a BMW SAV.

The all-new BMW X3 will be the first BMW SAV in the US to feature a factory-installed trailer hitch. The new 2” receiver will enable customers to use a broad range of BMW Accessories including tongues, drop tongues, towing balls, a step to help access roof mounted accessories and several varieties of bike racks.

Standard xLine design, available Luxury Package.

The standard xLine design emphasizes the robustness of the Sports Activity Vehicle and stands out with numerous trim elements in Satin aluminum, Silver matte, and 18-inch Y-Spoke wheels with All-season Run Flat Tires (19-inch V-Spoke wheels with All-season Run Flat Tires are available as an upgrade option). On the interior, the driver and front passenger are

welcomed by standard Sport Seats with power adjustable side bolsters, and an Anthracite headliner.

The optional Luxury Package, available for the first time in the X3 model range, emphasizes the SAV’s elegant character with features such as chrome kidney grille bars and two-tone front & rear bumper trim finishers on the exterior and a SensaTec upholstered dashboard on the interior.

M Sport Package.

The M Sport Package focuses its attentions on the dynamic prowess of the all-new BMW X3 with the M Aerodynamic kit (front apron with larger air intakes, side skirt trim, and a diffusor-style rear apron). Also included are Shadowline exterior trim and 19-inch M Double-Spoke Wheels with All-season Run Flat Tires or Performance Run Flat Tires. For customers seeking the most dynamic BMW X3, M Double-Spoke 20-inch Wheels with Mixed Performance Run Flat Tires are available as an upgrade option. The interior includes a new M Sport leather steering wheel, M door sill finishers and a SensaTec upholstered dashboard.

Interior and equipment: improved material quality and ergonomics.

The interior of the all-new BMW X3 follows BMW tradition with its driver-focused and ergonomically optimized cockpit layout and carries over many aspects of the car’s exterior design. For instance, hexagonal forms and precise, sloping edges also play a central role in the interior. The interior as a whole displays exceptional material quality, fit, and finish, with carefully thought ergonomics. One example here is the storage concept, which offers more storage space than ever before and ensures it is easier to access.

The all-new BMW X3 comes standard with several new, comfort enhancing features not offered on its predecessor. These include 3-zone automatic climate control, which adds separate temperature controls for the rear compartment to those for the driver and front passenger. To enhance rear compartment comfort, the angle of the standard 40:20:40 split/folding rear seat backrests can be adjusted individually and through various stages thanks to the standard cargo function. This feature also allows the backrests to be released remotely from the load compartment, which expands the standard load capacity of 28.7 ft³ to 62.7 ft³. Newly available convenient functions include front ventilated seats for driver and front passenger to maximize comfort on warm days. Customers can also give the interior a roomier feel with the 9.8-inch longer panoramic glass moonroof.

Contour lighting above the trim strip in the instrument panel is included with the available Extended Ambient Lighting, which directs a soft stream of light downwards from below the accent strip, lights the interior in a distinctive and relaxing ambience. At night, the iDrive display appears to be floating above the instrument panel. Customers can choose from six color tones.

Enhanced active prowess and improved comfort over all terrain.

The dynamic handling qualities of the all-new BMW X3 are directly linked to its ideal 50:50 weight distribution, its meticulously honed chassis and xDrive, BMW’s Intelligent all-wheel-drive system, which made its debut in 2003 when the first generation of the BMW X3 originally launched. Not only has the system been offering superior grip on slippery surfaces ever since, it has had a beneficial effect on driving dynamics too. This system is networked with the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) allowing the power split between all four wheels to be constantly varied, providing the handling characteristics for which BMW is renowned.

The new Driving Dynamics Control toggle switch now also offers Adaptive Mode when the vehicle is equipped with Dynamic Damper Control in addition to configurations such as, ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ (M40i model only) modes.

Chassis dynamics: reduced mass and improved axle kinematics.

The 3^rd generation of the BMW X3 continues to rely on its winning formula of a double-joint spring strut front axle and a five-link rear set-up at the rear. At the same time, this refreshingly engaging Sports Activity Vehicle delivers an even sportier driving experience than its predecessor without compromising on ride comfort. The engineers have succeeded in reducing a considerable amount in unsprung mass by fitting aluminum swivel bearings and lighter tubular anti-roll bars as well as optimizing wheel location at the front. Handling dynamics, straight-line stability and steering feel have all benefited from the improved axle kinematics and the Electric Power Steering system with Servotronic.

In an effort to improve handling dynamics, the rear bias of BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system has been increased. Intelligent AWD management constantly adjusts the torque bias as the driving situation demands ensuring optimum driving dynamics.

In its basic specification, the all-new BMW X3 comes with 18-inch light-alloy wheels while wheels up to 21 inches in diameter are available depending on the equipment and engine variant. The powerful braking system features lightweight brakes offering optimized performance as well as an Electric Parking Brake. A broad array of electronic control systems help the driver maximize safety at all times. These systems include: Driving Stability Control (DSC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Start-Off Assistant, Performance Control, and Hill Descent Control (HDC).

The all-new BMW X3 M40i. First M Performance model in the X3 model line-up with best in segment acceleration.

The first ever M Performance model in the X3 lineup sets new standards with its sharper dynamics, high level of exclusivity and standout emotional appeal. The 3.0-liter M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology 6-cylinder inline engine ensures the all-new BMW X3 M40i sits at the top end of the model range. Output of 355 hp propels the flagship X3 from 0 to 60 mph in a best in segment time of 4.6 seconds. The X3 M40i also includes a wealth of model-specific set-up and equipment features, which both underpin and lend added impact to the exceptional performance credentials of this SAV.

The BMW X3 M40i is equipped with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission with Launch Control. This transmission is a perfect match for the engine’s dynamic characteristics and can be operated using shift paddles on the steering wheel. In addition, its xDrive all-wheel-drive system has a far more pronounced rear bias than on the other model versions. The Performance Control feature integrated into the DSC system and acting on the rear wheels has been reconfigured to produce agility and traction for which M Performance models are known for. Moving into the cabin, Sport seats and “M40i” logos adorning, for instance, the front door sills and instrument panel, provide visual emphasis of the car’s performance capabilities.

Among these features are the standard – and strikingly dynamic – M Performance-specific exterior design cues, which include the M Aerodynamic kit with design elements finished in Cerium Grey Metallic. The flap-controlled M Sport exhaust system with Black Chrome tailpipe embellishers, M Sport brakes, M Sport suspension with M Performance specific tuning, Variable sport steering and standard 19-inch or optional 20-inch and 21-inch cast light-alloy wheels provide a distinctive sporting character. The X3 M40i can be equipped with the available Adaptive M Sport suspension, which covers an even wider spread of ride comfort featuring the sportiest set-up suspension available.

Dynamic options: M Sport suspension, Dynamic Damper Control,

M Sport brakes and Variable sport steering.

The M Sports suspension, which is standard on the M40i model, offers the keen driver a firmer suspension (springs, dampers and anti-roll bars). Adaptive M Suspension is optionally available on the M40i model, offering electronically controlled dampers and even sportier suspension settings. Similarly, Dynamic Damper Control is available on the 30i model, and includes electronically controlled dampers that adapt the damper responses to the road surface and driving situation. At the same time, the driver can use the Driving Dynamics Control toggle switch to vary the basic suspension characteristics as they please between the more comfortable and sportier ends of the scale.

M Sport brakes are standard on the all-new BMW X3 M40i and feature blue-painted aluminum four-piston fixed calipers at the front and amply proportioned brake discs have high levels of thermal resistance to deliver phenomenal stopping power despite their extremely low weight. The standard Variable sport steering from the BMW X3 M40i is optionally available on the BMW X3 xDrive30i model.

Perfectly at home on rough terrain.

The all-new BMW X3 boasts the same off-road skills as its predecessor. The high ground clearance of 8 inches helps to ensure unhindered progress, not only when travelling along rutted gravel or sand tracks, over churned-up ground or in deep snow, but also on city roads while going over speed bumps. The approach angle (23.1°) and departure angle (21.4°) of the all-new BMW X3 together with its breakover angle of 17.4° create plenty of margin for negotiating steep sections or crests. Moreover, with a fording depth of 19.6 inches, the BMW X3 can tackle water crossings with ease as well.

The powertrain: Latest generation 4 and 6-cylinder inline engines.

The all-new BMW X3 line-up from launch consists of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology 2.0-liter 4-cylinder inline gasoline engine with Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing and Valvetronic fully variable intake lift, a map-controlled oil pump, electric arc wire-sprayed cylinder barrels, Twin-scroll exhaust turbocharger and electrically adjustable waste gate valve. The latest M Performance model, the BMW X3 M40i comes with a 3.0-liter M Performance TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder inline gasoline engine. The intake manifold integrated indirect charge air intercooler allows for a lower charge air volume between the compressor and intake valves, noticeably improving engine response. This translates to shorter air routing, faster boost pressure build-up, and throttle response.

Both engines come from the latest generation of BMW engines. Improvements have also been made to both the 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles and the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system to increase efficiency.

The BMW X3 M40i: new flagship model.

The all-new BMW X3 M40i heralds the arrival of the first ever M Performance Automobile in this model series. Power comes from a new M Performance TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder inline engine, which blends its insatiable appetite for revs and sublime pulling power with exemplary smoothness and efficiency. The 3.0-liter unit generates power output of 355 hp from 5,500 – 6,500 rpm. Peak torque of 369 lb-ft from 1,520 – 4,800 rpm, provide a 69 lb-ft – or 23 percent – increase (compared to the outgoing BMW X3 xDrive35i). This performance arsenal equips the all-new BMW X3 M40i to a best in segment sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 155 mph.

The BMW X3 xDrive30i. More power. More efficient.

The 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine in the all-new BMW X3 xDrive30i has an output of 248 hp (8 hp more than the outgoing BMW X3 xDrive28i). Maximum torque has of 258 lb-ft is on tap between just 1,450 and 4,800 rpm. The all-new BMW X3 xDrive30i reaches 60 mph from rest in 6.0 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph

8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with shift paddles.

All models come standard with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with shift paddles. In the BMW X3 xDrive30i, the transmission tuning is matched to the engine’s specific performance characteristics, while the X3 M40i model’s transmission has been tuned to M Performance specifications. The transmission is designed to be even more efficient, helping to lower fuel consumption and emissions.

BMW xDrive: further improvements in terms of efficiency and weight.

The all-new BMW X3 is equipped with xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive as standard. The new model generation enjoys the benefits of both a more efficient and lighter rear differential, and a modified transfer case, which made its debut in the current BMW 7 Series, operates more efficiently, providing another fuel-saving measure.

Aerodynamic development results in improved drag coefficient.

Reducing aerodynamic drag not only helps to lower fuel consumption, it also has a beneficial effect on noise levels. Besides its aerodynamically optimized proportions, the all-new BMW X3 also features additional underbody cladding, for example, that provides unprecedented underbody sealing. Additional refinements, such as the BMW Active Kidney Grille, roof spoiler with Aero Blades at the sides, and BMW Air Curtains round off the aerodynamic measures. The latter system intelligently regulates the flow of cooling air for the engine, brakes and air conditioning with even greater flexibility, and offers both aerodynamic benefits and further potential for savings in terms of energy and heat management.

BMW ConnectedDrive.

Seamless connectivity between owners, their X3 and their smartphone.

The all-new BMW X3 also excels when it comes to Human Machine Interface (HMI) through a refined system. In addition to the iDrive Controller fitted as standard, specifying the Navigation system Professional featuring iDrive 6.0 enhances the iDrive Controller with a 10.25” display with Touchscreen technology. The optional BMW Gesture Control, which debuted on the current BMW 7 Series, adds a unique way to interface with the X3. BMW Gesture Control allows numerous infotainment, communication, and navigation functions to be operated intuitively using finger and hand gestures. The vehicle can also be controlled using the cloud-based Intelligent Voice Control, which offers the most advanced level of natural voice control currently available. This enables drivers to formulate their request in natural, everyday language instead of having to use a ridged set of spoken commands.

Linked up to the driver’s digital world thanks to BMW Connected.

The digital services from the BMW Connected app, available on both iOS and Android, bring intelligent connectivity to the all-new BMW X3 and unparalleled convenience for the driver. With the help of the Open Mobility Cloud platform, the digital services connect to the BMW X3 via devices such as smartphones or smartwatches, resulting in seamless connectivity.

The selection of devices that can connect to the new BMW X3 by means of BMW Connected go beyond the smartphone by supporting devices such as smart wearables like the Apple Watch and Samsung Gear (S2 and S3) to the Amazon Echo. Customers can use the Amazon Echo’s Alexa voice service to check the fuel level of their new X3, for instance, lock the vehicle or activate the ventilation function, all by voice control from the comfort of their home.

With BMW Connected, being on-time has never been simpler. Machine learning made possible by the Open Mobility Cloud allows BMW Connected to learn your routines and suggest the optimal time to leave for an appointment. Location based services and real time traffic information help optimize your journey even before entering the vehicle. When equipped with Navigation Professional, the Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information can continue to optimize your routing options. Car-to-car communication is now also employed within the inter-connected BMW fleet to provide advance warning of hazardous traffic situations. Information on any detected hazards presented by an accident, a broken-down vehicle, dense fog, heavy rain or black ice, for example, is also relayed to the BMW backend from where it is imported into the navigation system of both the driver’s car and other vehicles BMWs in the vicinity .

Intelligent Emergency Call with extended functionality.

The standard built-in SIM card also allows drivers of the all-new BMW X3 to use Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic locating and accident severity detection. With the new BMW Teleservice Accident Assistance, the vehicle now also detects low-speed collisions below the threshold for airbag deployment. The driver receives a message in the iDrive display offering to contact the BMW Accident Assistance service directly. A push of a button is all it takes to obtain professional support from the BMW Accident Assistance team, who can also put the customer in touch with a BMW Service Partner if necessary.

Detecting accidents before they happen.

The standard pre-crash accident detection system Active Protection enhances passive safety by detecting potential accident situations as they arise. If a collision risk is detected, the system automatically triggers a variety of occupant protection measures. The driver’s and front passenger’s belt tensioners are activated, and the windows and Panoramic moonroof are closed. Following a collision, Active Protection automatically brings the vehicle to a standstill. The Frontal Collision Warning function detects an imminent risk of collision with preceding vehicles, and prepares the vehicle systems for a possible impact from vehicles behind.

Parking with ease: ParkNow and On-Street Parking Information.

The ParkNow service, available in iDrive, allows parking spaces at the roadside and in parking garages to be easily located, booked and paid for without the need for cash. This can greatly shorten the time taken to find a free space. In-car integration of ParkNow is initially available in select cities nationwide. Visit www.park-now.com for details.

First launched with the BMW 5 Series, the new On-Street Parking Information (OSPI) service available in select cities helps alleviate the problem of vehicles searching for parking spaces – which accounts for a large part of traffic congestion in city centers. OSPI works in a similar way to the Advanced Real Time Traffic Information System, using historical and current data to draw conclusions regarding the availability of on-street parking spaces in specific zones or in a particular part of town. The probability of on street parking availability is shown on the Navigation Professional map, allowing the driver to minimize the need to continually circle the block in search of a spot.

The options list likewise includes a WiFi hotspot offering a high-speed internet connection (LTE) for up to ten mobile devices. Apple CarPlay is also available and can be used wirelessly in the all-new BMW X3. The driver can seamlessly switch between BMW and Apple CarPlay via the iDrive controller or touchscreen interface if equipped.

BMW Personal CoPilot: a comprehensive line-up of driver assistance systems.

When it comes to driver assistance and semi-automated driving, all the systems currently offered by BMW are available, such as the latest generation of Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go, whose capabilities include braking the car to a halt in stop-and-go traffic and automatically restarting to drive. The Driving Assistance Package includes Active Blind Spot Protection, Lane Departure Warning, Daytime Pedestrian Protection, Frontal Collision Warning with City Collison Mitigation, Cross Traffic Alert rear, and Speed Limit Info (Navigation system required). The Driving Assistant Plus Package offers additional comfort features: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Active Lane Keeping Assistant with Side Collision Avoidance, Traffic Jam Assistant, Evasion Aid & Cross Traffic alert front and rear.

The optional Head-Up Display allows the most important driving-related information to be projected directly into the driver’s field of vision. The 75 percent larger Head-Up Display in the all-new BMW X3 is unrivalled in its segment for graphics, resolution and display options. Another unique feature that the all-new BMW X3 boasts over its competitors is the Remote 3D View function, which can be used to beam a 360 degree, three-dimensional view of the car’s immediate vicinity directly to a smartphone through the BMW Connected App.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 and X4 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 342 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 152 BMW motorcycle retailers, 127 MINI passenger car dealers, and 36 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Time schedule 26.06.2017:

09:30 – 10:10 EST       Press Conference "Built in the US: The All-New BMW X3."

15:30 – 16:10 MEST    Spartanburg, USA. LIVE

13:30 – 14:10 GMT

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