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Magical exterior colour-change: The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0100

Munich. Digitisation is delivering an integrated user experience characterised by individuality and emotionalisation in the interior of current BMW models. The My Modes allow the driver to tailor the atmosphere in the interior entirely to their personal mood and the driving experience they want. With the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink being presented on the occasion of CES 2022, the Munich-based premium car manufacturer is offering the prospect of a future technology that uses digitisation to also adapt the exterior of a vehicle to different situations and individual wishes. The surface of the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink can vary its shade at the driver's prompting.

Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development: "Digital experiences won't just be limited to displays in the future. There will be more and more melding of the real and virtual. With the BMW iX Flow, we are bringing the car body to life."

The fluid colour changes are made possible by a specially developed body wrap that is tailored precisely to the contours of the all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle from BMW. When stimulated by electrical signals, the electrophoretic technology brings different colour pigments to the surface, causing the body skin to take on the desired colouration. Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design: "The BMW iX Flow is an advanced research and design project and a great example of the forward thinking that BMW is known for."

The innovative E Ink technology opens completely new ways of changing the vehicle's appearance in line with the driver's aesthetic preferences, the environmental conditions or even functional requirements. The technology thus offers unprecedented potential for personalisation in the area of exterior design. The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink demonstrates this potential to impressive effect. Against this background, the BMW Group is driving the development of the technology so that a new form of personalisation can be experienced both on the outside and in the inside of future production vehicles.

Already today, the colour chosen for a car is an expression of the driver's personality. The choice of exterior paints available for current BMW models covers a wide colour spectrum. In this way, the longing for a wildly expressive, extravagant, or sporty appearance on the outside can be taken into account as well as the desire for an understated, subtle or elegant appearance. New variants are added each year that reflect the characteristics of the model in question and that allow the brand to keep setting trends in the area of exterior design.

New technologies will provide a whole new level of decision-making freedom in the future. "This gives the driver the freedom to express different facets of their personality or even their enjoyment of change outwardly, and to redefine this each time they sit into their car," says Stella Clarke, Head of Project for the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink. "Similar to fashion or the status ads on social media channels, the vehicle then becomes an expression of different moods and circumstances in daily life."

How a variable exterior colour can increase efficiency.

A variable exterior colour can also contribute to wellness in the interior and to the efficiency of the vehicle. This is done by taking account of the different abilities of light and dark colours when it comes to reflecting sunlight and the associated absorption of thermal energy. A white surface reflects a lot more sunlight than a black one. By implication, heating of the vehicle and passenger compartment as a result of strong sunlight and high outside temperatures can be reduced by changing the exterior to a light colour. In cooler weather, a dark outer skin will help the vehicle to absorb noticeably more warmth from the sun.

In both cases, selective colour changes can help to cut the amount of cooling and heating required from the vehicle's air conditioning. This reduces the amount of energy the vehicle electrical system needs and with it also the vehicle's fuel or electricity consumption. In an all-electric car, changing the colour in line with the weather can therefore also help to increase the range. In the interior, the technology could, for example, prevent the dashboard from heating up too much.

E Ink technology itself is extremely energy efficient. Unlike displays or projectors, the electrophoretic technology needs absolutely no energy to keep the chosen colour state constant. Current only flows during the short colour changing phase.

Millions of paint capsules in a custom wrap.

Electrophoretic colouring is based on a technology developed by E Ink that is most well-known from the displays used in eReaders. The surface coating of the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink contains many millions of microcapsules, with a diameter equivalent to the thickness of a human hair. Each of these microcapsules contains negatively charged white pigments and positively charged black pigments. Depending on the chosen setting, stimulation by means of an electrical field causes either the white or the black pigments to collect at the surface of the microcapsule, giving the car body the desired shade.

Achieving this effect on a vehicle body involves the application of many precisely fitted ePaper segments. Generative design processes are implemented to ensure the segments reflect the characteristic contours of the vehicle and the resulting variations in light and shadow. The generative design algorithms enable the necessary formability and flexibility required to tailor the ePaper exactly to the design lines of the vehicle.

Laser cutting technologies guarantee high precision in generating each segment. After the segments are applied and the power supply for stimulating the electrical field is connected, the entire body is warmed and sealed to guarantee optimum and uniform colour reproduction during every colour change.

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BMW M GmbH is setting marks for the start of the anniversary year.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0100

Munich. May 24, 2022 marks the 50^th anniversary of the foundation of BMW M GmbH. Almost a quarter of a year earlier, the BMW Group subsidiary is already demonstrating a sense of tradition and anniversary spirit on its current products. Customers who opt for a BMW M automobile or a BMW model equipped with an M Sport package with a production date from March 2022 can have their vehicle’s front, rear and wheel hubs decorated with emblems inspired by the classic "BMW Motorsport" logo. As an alternative to the conventional BMW emblem, it signals passion for racing and for the roots of the BMW M brand. This unique offer in the history of BMW M will be available for order from the end of January 2022.

In addition to the emblems, 50 iconic and historically significant BMW M paint finishes will be offered for selected models in the anniversary year 2022. Style-defining colors such as Dakar Yellow, Fire Orange, Daytona Violet, Macao Blue, Imola Red or Frozen Marina Bay Blue refer to the various eras of BMW M's 50-year history.

The BMW logo with the shifted semicircles in blue, violet and red was first used in 1973 on the racing car of BMW Motorsport GmbH, which had been established a year before. In 1978 and with the debut of the BMW M1 the three color stripes slanted to the right and leaning on the letter M followed. Even beyond the motorsport scene it became a trademark with particularly high recognition value and identification power. The legendary BMW M1 was the only BMW M high-performance production vehicle to bear the historic motorsport emblem in addition to the logo with the three color stripes. In both logos, the blue stands for BMW, while the red symbolizes racing and the violet expresses the connection between the two. In the meantime, the violet has given way to a dark blue, and BMW Motorsport GmbH has been operating under the name BMW M GmbH since 1993. Nothing has changed the high symbolic power of the brand and logo. In its 50^th year of existence, the company is more successful than ever as the world market leader in the performance and high-performance automotive segment.

"With the classic 'BMW Motorsport' emblem, we would like to share our joy about the anniversary of BMW M GmbH with the fans of the brand," says Franciscus van Meel, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH. "We have a great year ahead of us, which will be celebrated with unique product highlights and exciting performances. The M has long been considered the strongest letter in the world, and in our company's anniversary year it is stronger than ever."

BMW M GmbH is also aiming for another sales record in 2021. Its performance and high-performance automobiles are enjoying steadily growing popularity worldwide, which will be fueled once again with new product highlights in the anniversary year. For the first time, the company is launching a BMW M3 Touring in the course of 2022. In addition, particularly performance-oriented fans of the brand can look forward to a spectacular special model of the BMW M4 Coupé series. The successor model to the successful BMW M2 is also already at an advanced stage of its series development process. In parallel, the electrification of the BMW M brand is also being driven forward. In the anniversary year, the first electrified high-performance model in the history of BMW M GmbH will be launched.

BMW M GmbH will not only celebrate its anniversary with attractive new products, but also with numerous events. Anniversary performances are planned in May 2022 at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este on Lake Como in Northern Italy, followed by the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Great Britain and the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California. The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is also a welcome occasion for BMW M GmbH to review its own successful history together with fans and to thrill them for the future of BMW M GmbH.

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Sustainability, diversity, innovation, profitability and optimism – the MINI future strategy.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:01:00 +0100

1. INTRODUCTION.

Blue-skies thinking, seeing challenges as opportunities, taking the wishes and needs of individuals into account openly and unconventionally – all these facets are firmly anchored in the tradition of the MINI brand. MINI is now charting the course for the future on the platform of this self-assured mindset. This involves MINI taking up the current challenges in the areas of mobility, energy economy and climate protection and facing up to them with independent solutions for the driving fun of tomorrow that is so typical of the brand. The strategy developed for this is based on the campaign slogan BIG LOVE. This symbolises the close commitment of the brand to the fundamental natural requirements of our planet, to human beings in all their diversity, to technological progress and to profitable growth as a manufacturer of premium cars.

The classic Mini was the ideal answer for contemporary issues of the time. It was developed during the era of the Suez oil crisis and was primarily an economical car that took a creative approach to space, occupied a minimal amount of space on the road and fitted into tiny parking spaces in urban centres. The classic Mini had a small footprint but offered enough space for four people and their luggage. Its revolutionary vehicle concept helped the pint-sized car to achieve its status as a classless car, which boasted a broad community of enthusiasts for unique driving fun all over the world. For the past 20 years, the modern MINI has been transferring these principles to the premium segment of small cars. Sustainability, social diversity, a spirit of innovation and the opportunity to tap into new target groups and markets are therefore elementary strengths of the brand. MINI is deploying these characteristics to meet the current challenges in the area of urban mobility and adopts a confident approach.

A clear acknowledgement of sustainability is expressed in a continuous reduction of the CO₂ footprint for each car over the entire production lifecycle. This encompasses the supply chain and the exclusive use of green electricity in production. Further contributing factors will be complete electrification of the model range by the early 2030s and a steadily increasing proportion of natural and recyclable materials used in the vehicles.

There is much more to the social responsibility being taken on by MINI. The classless car of yesteryear has long become the ideal vehicle for a diverse community. Male and female MINI drivers are individualists and at the same time part of a big community that interprets diversity as an enrichment for everybody. The team developing, producing and selling MINI models is diverse. As a manufacturer of premium cars operating on the global stage, MINI is committed to social diversity and supports initiatives that promote tolerance and an open society. The extent to which MINI feels committed to the positive zest for life of people is also demonstrated by a further commitment. MINI progresses solutions through the accelerator URBAN-X which improve life where the majority of people live: in towns and cities.

MINI is working up fresh ideas on the design of urban mobility in the future. Alongside innovative vehicle concepts such as the MINI Vision Urbanaut, this entrepreneurial approach includes pioneering developments in the area of digital services and products. Consequently, the User Experience associated with the use of the display and control system of MINI makes a major contribution to the driving fun so typical of the brand. Seamless integration of their smartphones empowers MINI customers to remain fully connected with their digital life while they are in their car. Furthermore, the MINI App is morphing into a community platform that not only deepens the relationship between driver and car but also connects MINI fans with each other.

“MINI was always the answer to very special challenges for individual mobility. And the willingness to rethink the status quo defines the brand to the present day,” commented Bernd Körber, Head of MINI. “Alongside electromobility, the development of new target groups and sales markets is a key factor for the future of MINI.” Starting as early as 2023, MINI is presenting a new generation of all-electric models. Two of the models developed from the ground up for pure electric mobility are being produced in China. Local production offers MINI optimised opportunities as a provider to participate more extensively than before in the dynamic growth in the Chinese automotive market. From 2023, the successor to the current MINI Countryman will be built at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig, powered by an electrified drive and with a combustion engine. All other MINI models will be produced at the MINI Plant Oxford, which remains the heart of MINI production. The United Kingdom will continue to be the home of the MINI brand.

2. BIG LOVE FOR THE PLANET. THE MINI STRATEGY FOR CONSISTENT SUSTAINABILITY.

Anyone selecting MINI will always be opting for sustainability. The principle of achieving more with less is part of the brand’s tradition. Way back in 1959, the designer of the classic Mini, Alec Issigonis, showed how effective and sustainable a car can be if it has a footprint on the road with a length of slightly over three metres while providing transport for four passengers and their luggage from A to B. The revolutionary design principle with the four-cylinder engine fitted crosswise at the front and the wheels positioned at the corners of the car also resulted in exceptionally agile driving characteristics at a low fuel consumption.

As a brand of the BMW Group, MINI is also dedicated to the strategic sustainability goals of the company. In 2020, the BMW Group developed its own agenda, which was even more ambitious than the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015, to limit global warming to less than two degrees Celsius. The company is therefore ready to meet the requirements of the EU programme “Fit for 55”, which provides for reducing the CO₂ emissions of new car fleets by 55 percent from 2030. The contribution by MINI includes consistent electrification of the model range. As early as the beginning of the 2030s, MINI will be an all-electric brand.

Consistent CO₂ reduction over the entire value chain.
In order to achieve this objective, the CO₂ footprint will be consistently reduced over the entire value chain, including production and upstream supply chain. By 2030, the BMW Group is planning a per-vehicle reduction of CO₂ emissions in this area by at least 40 percent compared with 2019. Over the long term, the BMW Group has defined the objective of establishing a climate-neutral business model over the entire value chain by the year 2050.

Binding environmental standards ensure that the CO₂ emissions within the supply chain will undergo a 20 percent reduction by the year 2030. The fact alone that the suppliers involved in the production of battery cells for vehicles powered by an electric drivetrain use exclusively green electricity means that over the coming ten years around ten million tons less CO₂ will be released into the atmosphere. MINI uses comparatively small energy storage systems for the design of high-voltage batteries. These ensure a range appropriate for urban mobility while simultaneously not impairing electricity consumption and the agility of the vehicles through excessively high weight. Transparent procurement monitored by the BMW Group ensures that the raw materials necessary for the construction of high-voltage batteries are compliant with environmental and social standards. The high-voltage batteries developed for electrically-powered models of MINI secure a long lifetime. After their application in the car, they can also be used in stationary storage systems for buildings also over a very long period. The storage units only have to be recycled after this repurposing and secondary use has finished. At the present time, more than 90 percent of the raw materials used in the batteries can be recycled.

Also after the year 2030, a reduction of CO₂ emissions by 80 percent is projected in the production of each vehicle. This means that the sustainability standards already achieved in BMW Group plants to date will be once again ramped up. At present, each MINI is already manufactured with a carbon-neutral footprint. Use of 100 percent green electricity at the MINI Plant Oxford makes a contribution to this. A proportion of this electricity is generated on site locally. One of the biggest photovoltaic generation systems in the United Kingdom has been installed on the roof of the production facilities. Around 11 500 solar cells with an output of around three megawatts generate electricity from solar energy and thereby save around 1 500 tons of CO₂ each year. 18 LNG-operated trucks are also being deployed in Oxford. They are powered by organic Liquid Natural Gas and thereby contribute to additional CO₂ reduction in the production process. The successor to the current MINI Countryman will be manufactured at the site of the BMW Group Plant Leipzig from 2023 onwards and wind turbines located here generate green electricity for vehicle production.

By 2030, a reduction of at least half of the CO₂ emissions compared with 2019 is projected for each vehicle and each kilometre driven. The electrification of the drivetrain plays a key role here. At an early stage, MINI took on a pioneering function in the development of local emission-free premium mobility. The field trials launched with a test fleet of 600 MINI E cars in 2009 yielded important findings about the use of an all-electric drive under practical, real-life working conditions in everyday urban traffic.

The brand already has two models in its product range with plug-in hybrid model MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 (combined fuel consumption: 2.1 – 1.7 l/100 km, combined electricity consumption: 15.5 – 14.8 kWh/100 km, combined CO₂ emissions: 47 – 39 g/km in compliance with WLTP) and the all-electric powered MINI Cooper SE (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km, combined electricity consumption: 17.6 – 15.2 kWh/100 km, combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km in compliance with WLTP) that permit local emission-free driving fun. If the high-voltage battery of the MINI Cooper SE is charged with energy from the conventional EU electricity mix, the CO₂ footprint is reduced by around 36 percent in comparison with a like-for-like MINI 3-door car powered by a petrol engine. If electricity is only used from renewable sources, the reduction is even as much as up to 70 percent.

The MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 and the MINI Cooper SE meanwhile make up 15 percent of the total global sales of MINI. This proportion is projected to increase to 50 percent by 2027. At the beginning of the 2030s, MINI will only have all-electric powered models in its range.

Innovative materials, greater use of secondary raw materials.
Engineers at MINI are always finding new ways to provide maximum protection for natural resources in their selection of raw materials. For example, the proportion of secondary raw materials used in each vehicle is gradually being significantly increased for this purpose. By comparison with primary materials, this approach once again permits a substantial reduction of CO₂ emissions in production. An increasing proportion of secondary aluminium is another measure that will be used in future.

Recycled materials will also be employed in areas such as the roof liner, and for upholstery materials, seats, foot mats and floor coverings. In future, natural-fibre materials and plastics obtained from recycled PET bottles will be used instead of leather. Recycled fishing nets will form the raw materials for floor mats. The potential for renewable materials is used particularly comprehensively in the study MINI Vision Urbanaut. The entire interior is free of leather and chrome. Instead, natural materials like cork are used for the steering wheel and on sections of the floor, and removable covers made of knitted textile are also used. This creates a pleasant ambience in a natural way.

Tailor-made sustainability and with maximum consistency: MINI STRIP.
MINI STRIP was recently presented as an unconventional example so typical of MINI, demonstrating how creative thinking can pave the way towards more sustainability. This custom special was created in a collaboration between MINI and the British fashion designer Paul Smith. A tailor-made one of one was designed on the basis of a MINI Cooper SE incorporating the themes “Simplicity, Transparency, Sustainability”. As the name of the car suggests, this vehicle was reduced to its structural essence. Ultimately, only those elements regarded by Paul Smith as absolutely essential were used.

This consistent focus on sustainability resulted in features such as a radically reduced interior where the conventional four-part instrument panel is replaced by a large, semi-transparent component with a smoked-glass look and the customer’s smartphone takes on the function of the central instrument. Untreated panels and recycled materials from a 3D printer are the dominant feature in the exterior. Visible bolts on the mounted parts indicate that the individual components can be easily dismantled and fed back into the raw-material cycle at the end of the vehicle lifecycle.

Support for initiatives benefiting sustainability.
MINI is pursuing a large number of activities beyond the boundaries of manufacturing cars which are targeted at enhancing the quality of life and sustainability in the urban environment. These measures include, for example, cooperation between MINI and the non-profit organisation Earthwatch Europe in the United Kingdom called the “Tiny Forest” initiative. Just as a small space in MINI is used highly efficiently, MINI also supports the “Tiny Forest” initiative being implemented by the environmental conservationists. Alongside the British body-pressing plant in Swindon, MINI has commissioned the planting of around 600 trees very close to each other, which will be allowed to grow in a completely natural way. This initiative captures additional CO₂ and creates a habitat for more than 500 species of animal and plant. Another “Tiny Forest” is planned at the MINI Plant Oxford in 2022.

Local initiatives are also presented on the platform MINI VOICES. These have the potential to change the world. One example of this is provided by the architect Clarisse Merlet showcased by MINI France. She developed a method of obtaining environmentally benign construction materials from clothing that cannot be recovered. Her FabBRICK start-up based in Paris produces bricks made from recycled textile waste. The Swiss start-up Umami also presented on MINI VOICES produces microgreens, which are grown in an aquaponics system. The nutritious plants form a closed-loop circulation together with fish and freshwater shrimps. They are cultivated here without any artificial fertilisers. The microgreens from the start-up are supplied to prestigious restaurants in Zurich.

3. BIG LOVE FOR THE PEOPLE. THE ENGAGEMENT OF MINI
FOR DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

MINI promotes diversity – inside and outside the MINI organisation. As an international company, community and social responsibility are a top priority at MINI. This also includes a clearly-defined commitment to diversity within the company. “We are all different, but pretty good together” – employees at MINI all over the world are cooperating successfully in accordance with this motto. MINI perceives diversity as a strength. The company is convinced that diverse teams are more creative and more innovative. They are therefore a key factor for success in competition for new markets, customers and qualified up-and-coming talent.

The approach has been firmly anchored in the DNA of MINI since its foundation in 1959. The designer of the classic Mini, Alec Issigonis, was born in Turkey in 1906 as the son of a mother originating from Bavaria and a British father of Greek origin.

Open, free of prejudice and respectful corporate culture.
MINI – building on the diversity strategy of the BMW Group – has set up the MINI Diversity Programme in order to continue to strengthen the awareness for all dimensions of diversity within the company and to exert a positive impact on the corporate culture. At MINI, this means living and promoting a corporate culture, in which all employees are treated with equal value and respect, regardless of their origin, identity, age, sexual orientation, and whether or not they have a disability. This is all about creating an optimum working environment in an open and respectful corporate culture that is entirely free of prejudice.

MINI has always been a brand that brings together different people. This is also demonstrated in the motto asserted by the global premium car manufacturer on its journey to an inclusive future: “We are all different, but pretty good together”. The company raises the awareness of its employees and its managers to topics associated with diversity through training sessions, presentations and dialogue formats.

The everyday working environment at MINI has a long track record of demonstrating progress for absolute equality in the staffing structure for departments, responsibilities and management positions of all types. Today, there are already more women than men working in the total workforce at MINI.

The company has defined targets in relation to the proportion of women for sustainable promotion of women in management functions. In order to achieve these targets, MINI has carefully analysed existing measures and programmes and strategically optimised them. These include new formats for strategic promotion of female junior managers and the possibility of organising management functions with two persons in joint leadership. Furthermore, MINI ensures a high proportion of women in the junior management promotion programmes and is committed to seamless return to the world of work after parental leave.

Experience driving fun: MINI Safety Training for people with disabilities.
Outside the company’s own organisational structure, MINI is committed to openness and diversity. As part of this engagement, the BMW and MINI Driving Academy programme now includes a safety training course for people with disabilities and this enhances driving fun for them.

In order to achieve this target, training vehicles are converted so that they have hand controls. This means that both hands can always remain on the steering wheel. An additional ring on the steering wheel is used to accelerate. A special brake lever is configured directly alongside. These conversions allow vehicles such as the 170 kW/231 hp MINI John Cooper Works (combined fuel consumption: 7.1 – 6.8 l/100 km in compliance with WLTP, 7.1 – 6.9 l/100 km in compliance with NEDC; combined CO₂ emissions: 161 – 155 g/km in compliance with WLTP, 163 – 158 g/km in compliance with NEDC) to be driven confidently and with sporty verve at the training location after some practice.

4. BIG LOVE FOR PROGRESS. DIGITALISATION AND INNOVATIONS FOR TYPICAL MINI DRIVING FUN.

Global challenges like climate change and urbanisation provide the impetus for MINI to drive forward innovations. These improve customer experience and generate positive impacts for society and the environment. MINI is dedicated to progress not simply through innovative vehicle technology but also with activities in the area of community life on a social level. The focus here is on vehicle concepts for urban mobility, technologies for more sustainability, digital services and initiatives that enrich life in towns and cities with new momentum.

The consistent electrification of the model range plays the key role in the development going forward towards greater sustainability. The second key area of the future is digitalisation. MINI is cooperating with experts from Critical TechWorks in Lisbon to develop digital services and products for all markets with the aim of continuously driving forward change and improvement in urban mobility.
Smartphone integration and MINI App: driving fun and digital lifestyle combined.

In order to align the experience of mobility with the requirements of contemporary target groups and to define trends for driving fun in the future, MINI is working on pioneering developments in the area of digital services and products. Urban mobility is increasingly being transformed into an integrated component of the customer’s digital lifestyle. This is why the user experience associated with the use of the display and control system in MINI makes a major contribution to the driving fun so typical of the brand. Seamless integration of their smartphones enables MINI customers also to remain fully connected with their digital world of living in the vehicle.

The MINI App is offered for iOS and Android operating systems and can be downloaded by users free of charge from the Apple App Store or in the Google Play Store. The app offers continuous information on the status of the vehicle, optional remote functions such as locking and unlocking the doors and direct contact with the driver’s MINI Service Partner. The latest functions include more transparent route planning through Trip Detail Enhancement. After selecting the destination, if users click on “Display Route”, they can see the traffic situation on the planned route, the distance and the driving time directly in the MINI App. The function Fuel Prices empowers users to search for filling stations and easily compare fuel prices without having to open another app. The MINI App includes the Explore MINI Tab that continuously offers relevant and interesting editorial content about the products, services and values of the MINI brand, initially in Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom. This content can be shared with other users.

MINI also defines benchmarks in the area of shared mobility. The MINI Sharing App is easily accessed using a link in the MINI App and it enables family members and friends to issue invitations to each other, provided that they also have the app. If a friend wants to use the vehicle for a certain period of time, they can use the app to send a request to the owner. This is then displayed in the calendar function of the new MINI Sharing App and the owner can confirm and manage the request there. After approval has been given, the vehicle can be unlocked, started and locked using the smartphone.

Digital technology for a community platform and for typical MINI individualisation.
MINI also makes use of the opportunities offered by digitalisation to enhance the community activities typical of the brand. MINI fans across the world exchange views extensively with each other, in a dialogue that often extends beyond models, vehicle segments and national borders. At the same time, they are also open to digital technology and make use of it for lively and spirited communication with each other. MINI gears the digital services it develops closely to the interests of these target groups. The future expansion stage of the MINI App is growing into a community platform. The users can take advantage of services from MINI in this digital ecosystem and at the same time get in touch with each other. The MINI App will be transformed into a digital platform that deepens the relationship between driver and vehicle and strengthens the community of MINI fans.

New opportunities typical for MINI are continually being created in the area of individualisation as a result of digitalisation. In the next model generation of MINI, the instrument panel located in the interior will have surfaces acting as “canvases” that can be tailored by the customer to suit their requirements using the vehicle’s control system. Various colours and patterns can be created on these surfaces by projection. This enables each driver to create their very own personal interior – to match their individual style since they are able to refresh it whenever they want.

Progressing new impulses through cooperation with start-ups.
The MINI start-up accelerator URBAN-X has been working with start-up companies since 2016. These enterprises are aiming to use their innovations to make life in towns and cities better, more agreeable, more convenient, more sustainable or simply an improved experience. Since the start of this venture, more than 70 start-ups from different countries have already been through the accelerator programme.

The founders of the selected start-ups are supported in developing their business model further in a creative exchange with designers, engineers and developers from MINI. The innovations brought about in the course of this process relate to some of the most urgent urban challenges, ranging from building technology and infrastructure, through mobility and energy supply to public health and services for citizens.

5. BIG LOVE FOR THE BRAND. MINI MODEL RANGE,
PRODUCTION AND MARKET PRESENCE WITH CLEAR ALIGNMENT ON PROFITABLE GROWTH.

The realignment of the model range, the expansion of production capacities and conquering new target groups and markets are the focus of the strategy that allows MINI to create the enablers for profitable growth as a global manufacturer of premium cars. The strategy will empower MINI to develop into a brand that increasingly contributes to the sustainable profitability of the BMW Group. MINI consistently concentrates on the vehicle segments, drive technologies and services of the future. There is a particular focus on electromobility, on enhanced commitment in the crossover and in the premium compact segment and on strengthening the market position in China. In this endeavour, MINI is committed to the capacity firmly embedded in the brand’s tradition of rethinking existing concepts, questioning the status quo and seizing challenges as an opportunity.

Six decades ago, the classic Mini succeeded in impressing different target groups with driving fun and creative use of space in a variety of different ways. The spectrum of developments ranged from the Mini Van with expanded cargo capacities to the exclusive versions Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf. Furthermore, only about one year after the debut of the revolutionary little car, the Mini Cooper was already on the scene – the basis for enhanced driving fun on the road and subsequent success in motor sport.

Once again after the relaunch of the brand and the commencement of sales for the modern MINI 20 years ago, the typical attributes of the new premium compact were soon being transferred to other model versions. The current model range in the small car segment comprises the models MINI 3-door, MINI 5-door and MINI Convertible. Furthermore, MINI succeeded in penetrating the premium compact segment. This is where the equally practical and extravagant six-door MINI Clubman and the MINI Countryman as robust all-rounders in the popular crossover style deliver the go-kart feeling typical of the brand so that it can also be experienced in the realms beyond urban mobility. In addition, the MINI community’s awareness of individual style is also taken into account now and in the future with attractive editions and exclusive small series.

The sub-brand John Cooper Works has now been integrated under the umbrella of MINI and it is represented with two extremely sporty models in both the small-car and compact segment. The MINI John Cooper Works GP (combined fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100 km, combined CO₂ emissions: 167 g/km) produced in a small series specifically embodies intense passion for motor sport powered by its 225 kW/306 hp four-cylinder turbo engine.

Consistent electrification, typical MINI driving fun.
In parallel with this, the characteristic MINI feeling is enriching the world of electromobility. The roadmap to this is smoothed by a plug-in hybrid model based on the MINI Countryman. In 2019, the MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 (combined fuel consumption: 2.1 – 1.7 l/100 km, combined electricity consumption: 15.5 – 14.8 kWh/100 km, combined CO₂ emissions: 47 – 39 g/km in compliance with WLTP) alone represented a share of five percent of total sales for the brand on vehicles with electrified drive. Only a few months later and after the launch of the all-electric MINI Cooper SE (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km, combined electricity consumption: 17.6 – 15.2 kWh/100 km, combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km in compliance with WLTP), this share doubled to ten percent of all new registrations of the brand. In the first half year of 2021, the proportion of electrified models in total global sales of the British premium brand had already reached more than 15 percent.

In 2023, MINI will present the first model of a new generation of purely electrically powered vehicles. The future core portfolio of electric cars will include the MINI 3-door and a crossover model in both the small-car and in the premium compact segment. The brand’s small-car models and a crossover model in the premium compact segment also provide a parallel choice powered by conventional combustion engines. Cars with highly efficient petrol and diesel engines will continue to be an ideal solution in future for target groups and regions where the mobility requirements are not met or not yet met with all-electric drivetrains. MINI is assuming that electric vehicles will already make up 50 percent of total global sales of MINI by 2027. Already in 2025, the last new MINI model powered with a combustion engine will come onto the market. At the beginning of the 2030s, MINI will be an all-electric brand.

Consistent electrification also presents new perspectives for the John Cooper Works brand. MINI is working intensively on concepts for electric John Cooper Works models. This brand was inspired by intense passion for motor sport and the objective is to transfer the performance character to electromobility. This approach will combine sustainability and extreme sportiness in a unique way.

Model offensive in the crossover and in the premium compact segment.
Another component in the strategy for profitable growth is the enhanced commitment by MINI in the class of crossover models. This enables MINI to combine driving fun so typical of the brand in this segment with sustainable drivetrain technology. In order to be able to benefit even more intensively than previously from global growth in the vehicle class, MINI will also offer a crossover model in the small-car segment, which will only be available with a purely electric drivetrain. 2023 will see the production launch of the successor to the current MINI Countryman, which is extremely successful in the premium compact segment. It will be available with an electrified drive and a combustion engine.

Today, MINI already achieves around 40 percent of global vehicle sales with models for the premium compact segment. The successor to the current MINI Countryman is geared towards making more extensive use of this potential than has been the case to date. Furthermore, MINI is working on the development of a new vehicle concept for the premium compact segment. This will meet the wishes of many customers for space and comfort, and increased variability. A host of creative solutions in this area were presented with the MINI Vision Urbanaut. The vehicle provides a particularly fascinating vision with its especially sustainable interior supporting versatile uses and the selection of materials and functionality. The study transfers the typical MINI principle of creative use of space to the future of urban mobility. This vehicle concept therefore meets the claim to pack maximum driving fun, available space and individuality typical of MINI onto the smallest road footprint in the competitive environment.

New production locations, strengthened commitment in China.
The world’s biggest automotive market in China continues to undergo dynamic growth and its importance for MINI will increase significantly in the future. At the present time, around ten percent of all new vehicles of the brand produced are delivered to customers in China. In order to take part in the positive development of the market in China and to have the capability to sell a significantly higher number of cars, MINI will soon move from the status of an import brand to a locally produced car brand.

From 2023 onwards, the new models of the small-car segment developed for e-mobility will be produced in China. Production will be located at the newly constructed automobile plant in the east of China. MINI will use the cars produced there to meet the increasing demand in China and the other global markets for local, emission-free driving fun. The cooperation with the Chinese partner is based on a clearly defined principle: Production follows the market. MINI will be able to serve the growing Chinese automotive market with locally produced cars and at the same time keep production stable at other production facilities.

Production of the next generation MINI Countryman will also be launched in 2023 and the car will be built at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig, making it the first MINI Made in Germany. All other MINI models will be produced at the MINI Plant in Oxford, which remains the heart of MINI production. The United Kingdom will continue to be the home of the MINI brand.

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BMW New Zealand announces pricing and specifications for all-new BMW iX3.

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:03:14 +0200

Addition of iX3 to X3 line-up gives medium-sized SAV the widest choice of powertrains in its segment, in line with BMW Group’s ‘Power of Choice’ product strategy
BMW’s dedication to Sustainability underlined by strict compliance to environmental and human rights in supply chain, increased use of secondary raw materials, absence of rare earth materials in motor components and use of renewable energy in production
Fifth-generation BMW Group eDrive technology generates 210kW and 400Nm, no rare earths used in electric motor
80kWh battery enables exceptional range of up to 460km on the WLTP test cycle, can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 32 minutes
Complimentary ChargeNow membership offered with every new iX3, with 10% off all public charging rates for the first 24 months
Choice of two trims available with comprehensive levels of standard equipment, priced from $114,900*
BMW NZ Online shop enables customers to reserve their new iX3 ahead of Q4 2021 deliveries

The first-ever fully electric BMW iX3, which showcases new generation technology, connectivity, design language and fully electric driving enjoyment, will arrive in New Zealand in Q4 2021.

The BMW iX3 will be positioned as a medium-sized SAV and the first model to fulfil BMW’s promised ‘Power of Choice’ strategy offering customers a choice of

powertrains to choose from in the segment: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric options each offer unique benefits and suitability to customer’s preferred lifestyle.

The all-new BMW iX3 will be built with Sustainability as a key focus, from procurement of raw materials via the supply chain, through to production, use phase and end-of-life recycling.

The amount of the raw cobalt material used in the high-voltage battery of the BMW iX3 has been reduced by around a third compared with the previous-generation battery in the 2019 BMW i3 model.

The BMW Group follows its own procurement process for the cobalt and lithium it supplies to the producers of the battery cells, part of which involves strict compliance with environmental and human rights standards.

Renewable energy is used both for the manufacture of the battery cells and in the production of the vehicle.

The BMW-specific design principle that underpins the electric motor dispenses with the need for rare-earth metals in the momentum-generating rotor.

Extensive use of secondary raw materials in the manufacture of aluminium castings and thermoplastics further help the BMW Group achieve its ’80-40-20’ goals in cutting CO2 emissions and promoting its ‘Secondary First’ approach to resource use.

Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology sets tone for the future

The all-new BMW iX3 blazes a trail for driving pleasure in a new generation of electric vehicles from the BMW i brand.

It is the first model to feature fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. This system is also found on the BMW iX, which launches in Q4 this year, and the BMW i4, which will go on sale in New Zealand by Q1 2022.

Its integrated drive unit brings the electric motor, power electronics and transmission together within a single housing, and generates 210kW and 400Nm.

The iX3 also features rear-wheel-drive – a hallmark BMW handling characteristic that carries over seamlessly into the world of EVs.

The high-voltage battery in the BMW iX3 is also the product of fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

Its gross energy content of 80kWh and the exceptional efficiency of the electric motor enable a range of up to 460 kilometres as calculated on the WLTP test cycle.

Flexible vehicle architecture with array of practicality features

The new BMW iX3’s sure-footed and safe driving characteristics are the result of an outstandingly well-resolved overall design.

It shares the rugged versatility of the conventionally powered BMW X3 variants, provides generous levels of space for five occupants, has a load compartment with a capacity from 510 litres to a maximum of 1,560 litres, bringing unrivalled practicality with its allure of emissions-free driving pleasure.

Production of the new BMW iX3 will commence at the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture’s Shenyang facility in China, starting September 2021.

Exterior design details convey style, sporting intent and sustainability elements

With its powerful proportions, precise lines and clear sculpted surfaces, the new BMW iX3 is every inch the modern Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV).

Colour accents in BMW i Blue, a largely enclosed BMW kidney grille and light-alloy wheels with optimised aerodynamics signify the presence of a purely electric drive system and a vehicle concept focused squarely on sustainability.

The characteristic blend of sporty driving pleasure and exceptional efficiency is showcased even more vividly in the exterior design.

The BMW kidney grille, a centrepiece of the front design, is now more striking than while being encased in a single-piece frame.

This comes in pearl-effect chrome with a blue accent – in familiar BMW i style – along the inner edges. The inner surfaces of the kidney grille elements have a mesh-like structure and feature a BMW i badge.

The new contours of the headlights, which are around 10 millimetres slimmer than on the previous model, also help to provide the new BMW iX3 its visually striking looks.

This lends the front end a distinct similarity to that of the BMW iX and BMW i4 electric models.

The new iX3 is also fitted as standard with Adaptive LED Headlights with matrix function including variable light distribution and non-dazzling High Beam Assistant.

Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Laserlight can be specified as an option. At speeds above 60 km/h, the dynamic Laserlight module increases high-beam range to a maximum of 650 metres and follows the course of the road.

Blue inlays in the L-shaped light elements of the daytime driving lights identify its inclusion. The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car was the first production vehicle to feature the sophisticated laser light technology in 2014.

M Sport package included as standard

The M Sport package, supplied as standard for all iX3 variants in New Zealand, provides a commanding road presence and begins with a prominent three-dimensional surface design for the front apron.

The lower air intake, which comes with 10-stage active air flap control to cool the drive system components and brakes, has gained in size. The air curtains positioned at the outer edges of the front end are now L-shaped and carry blue accents.

The air breathers in the front side panels additionally feature a M-specific design, while muscular and aerodynamically optimised surfacing marks out the rear apron.

The rear design is characterised by rear diffuser elements finished in Frozen Grey or optional BMW i Blue, while contours of the LED rear lights are in black.

Slim light graphic and three-dimensional pincer-shaped contouring with delicately integrated horizontal turn signal indicators enhance the iX3’s rear design in low light conditions.

The BMW iX3 will be offered in New Zealand with 19-inch aerodynamic wheels as standard for the iX3 Inspiring and 20-inch aerodynamic wheels as standard for the iX3 Impressive.

These new wheels help provide the vehicle its low drag coefficient figure of just 0.29 while delivering a premium appearance with their bicolour design.

These new wheels help provide the vehicle its low drag coefficient figure of just 0.29 while delivering a premium appearance with their Y-spoke, bicolour design.

Driving pleasure and cabin controls further enhanced for new model

The sporting nature of the BMW iX3 stands out prominently in the cabin.

Sport seats trimmed in leather ‘Vernasca’ upholstery are fitted as standard, while a modern control panel in the centre console and restyled controls in the centre of the instrument panel add to the vehicle’s progressive, premium ambience.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional is fitted as standard and includes a control display whose screen diagonal has been increased to an impressive 12.3 inches.

Blue accents applied to the Start/Stop button – which is now located in the centre console – as well as the gear selector lever and the BMW emblem on the steering wheel allude to the pure-electric drive system at the heart of the BMW iX3.

Other model-specific cues include the model lettering on the centre console and door sill plates bearing the BMW i logo.

Elements in the instrument cluster and control display screens also reflect the presence of the highly advanced electric drive system.

Standard-fitment ambient lighting additionally features BMW i blue illumination in its default setting.

Start/Stop sound courtesy of an Academy Award winner

The new BMW iX3 comes as standard with a Start/Stop acoustic sequence developed as part of a collaboration between Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and BMW Group Creative Director Sound, Renzo Vitale.

When the Start/Stop button is pressed, a short composition sets the scene for the electric driving experience in store.

Sharp dynamics combine with refined road manners

The new BMW iX3 brings together typical BMW sportiness with a high level of comfort.

The acceleration potential of the all-electric powertrain with its immediate power delivery is complemented by precise handling, outstanding cornering dynamics and optimised traction.

Positioning of the high-voltage battery unit between the axles provides a centre of gravity 7.5cm lower than that of a conventionally powered BMW X3.

In addition, the vehicle benefits from a wide track on the front and rear axles, model-specific wheel camber settings for the five-link rear suspension and a balanced axle load distribution.

The optimised aerodynamic properties of the body and its high structural rigidity also contribute to a high level of engagement.

Driving dynamics are further enhanced with the fitment of adaptive suspension as standard.

Highly integrated drive system with electrically excited electric motor

The fifth generation BMW eDrive unit brings together the electric motor, power electronics and transmission within a single housing.

This highly integrated electric drive system topology located in the model-specific rear axle subframe allows a substantial reduction in both the installation space required and the weight of the components relative to the power they produce.

This has brought about an increase in power density of around 30 per cent compared with the BMW eDrive technology previously featured in electrified models.

The electric motor in the new BMW iX3 works according to the principle of an electrically excited synchronous motor and therefore differs significantly from other solutions on the market. The excitation of the rotor is not induced by fixed permanent magnets but rather the feed-in of electric power.

This design allows the rare earth metals required for magnetic components to be avoided entirely in the manufacture of the rotor.

The latest version of the electric motor also demonstrates efficiency of up to 93 per cent – an increase of 53 per cent on modern combustion engines.

The drive system can rev to 17,000rpm and generates maximum output of 210kW, which is produced early and can be sustained over a wide rev band.

The motor’s peak torque of 400Nm can be summoned from rest thanks to thoughtfully managed excitation of the rotor and is likewise maintained into the upper reaches of the rev range.

The motor’s drive power is transferred along the shortest possible path to the single-ratio transmission, which is installed in the same housing, and from there to the rear wheels.

In the process, advanced driving stability control technology, including the near-actuator wheel slip limitation technology that was first featured on the BMW i3, helps to sustain forward momentum even in adverse road and weather conditions.

The new BMW iX3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 180km/h.

High-voltage, high-capacity battery

The high-voltage battery in the new BMW iX3 is based on the latest Nickel-rich technology familiar from other BMW applications.

The lithium-ion battery is composed of 188 individually controllable, prismatic battery cells – each cased in aluminium – which are grouped into 10 modules. The battery is positioned low down in the vehicle floor as an integral component of the body.

The new-generation battery has a gross energy content of 80kWh, of which 74kWh is utilised, giving it an advanced mass-to-capacity ratio. The high-voltage battery’s outstanding energy density, the electric motor’s outstanding efficiency, the adaptive recuperation function, a weight-minimising design and the reduction in the body’s aerodynamic drag add up to an all-encompassing sustainability concept and impressive capabilities in everyday use and over long-distance journeys.

The BMW iX3 therefore differs significantly from other electric vehicles in its segment whose range is boosted mostly by adoption of larger high-voltage batteries. These impact negatively on the vehicle’s weight and, by extension, its overall efficiency.

Adaptive recuperation enhances efficiency and comfort

The BMW iX3 comes fitted with an innovative adaptive recuperation system that optimises its range while delivering a high level of comfort.

Intensity of the Brake Energy Regeneration is adapted to the road situation via input from the BMW driver assistance system sensors.

If the iX3 determines a junction or vehicle is ahead, it will engage the full level of recuperation, increasing the deceleration effect and using the electric motor to return energy to the battery.

On the open road where intersections and vehicles are less prevalent, the vehicle engages its coasting function. However, it will intelligently intervene when required during this mode by initiating recuperation when the turn indicators are activated.

Adaptive recuperation is enabled when the driving position D is engaged using the selector lever on the centre console. The driver can also select a high, medium or low Brake Energy Regeneration setting in the iDrive menu to suit their needs or style.

When driving position B is selected, the distinctive one-pedal feeling characteristic of BMW Group’s electric vehicles is brought to the fore thanks to the implementation of maximum energy recuperation.

Combined Charging Unit for fast charging at up to 150kW

The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in the new BMW iX3 enables an extremely high level of flexibility when it comes to using charging stations of different types.

When using alternating current (AC) terminals, the CCU enables single-phase charging at up to 7.4kW and three-phase charging at up to 11kW. Plugging the vehicle into a direct current (DC) fast-charging station allows it to take energy on board at a rate of up to 150kW.

When plugged into a BMW Wallbox, the high-voltage battery can be charged from 0 to 100 per cent in just 7.5 hours.

A DC fast-charging station, meanwhile, can replenish the battery from 10 to 80 per cent of its full capacity in 32 minutes. A 10-minute charge at one of these stations provides enough power to add 100 kilometres to the driving range on the WLTP cycle.

Connected charging with new features in My BMW app

The new My BMW app, which launched earlier this year, includes enhanced functionality for electric vehicles.

Extensive information on charging history, charging process and control of charging and climate settings are fully integrated.

It is also possible to receive push notifications, such as when the vehicle is fully charged.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto fully integrated

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are seamlessly integrated as part of BMW Live Cockpit Plus.

The iX3 provides the platform for Apple CarPlay to offer a wide range of digital services such as the Siri digital voice service, various map apps, music streaming services such as Apple Music or the WhatsApp messaging service.

The systems are integrated directly into the display and control system through a wireless connection via WLAN between the respective smartphone and the vehicle.

The driver can view important information from the apps shown on the centre control display, in the instrument cluster and on the standard-fitment BMW Head-Up Display (HUD).

Wireless Android Auto offers simple and safe use of smartphone functions such as music, media or messaging apps while driving.

With the help of the Google Assistant, occupants can interact with the vehicle via a smartphone and the actions shown on the vehicle's info display.

Highlights of the interaction between Android Auto and BMW are the convenient wireless networking and the intelligent integration of Google Maps navigation instructions in the HUD.

Driver assistance systems with unique functions

The BMW iX3 is supported by a comprehensive array of driver assistance systems fitted as standard, including the highly advanced Reversing Assistant.

Driving Assistant Professional, which comes as standard, includes Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection, Steering and Lane Control Assistant with active lane guidance, Crossing-traffic Warning for front and rear, Evasion Assistant, Crossroads Warning with city braking function and Speed Limit Assist.

The Parking Assistant Plus system integrates a range of features to aid in convenient and safe manoeuvring in tight and awkward spaces while also protecting the vehicle. The networked offering includes Park Assist, Active Park Distance Control, lateral parking aid, Reversing Assistant, Surround View system and Remote 3D View.

In addition, the iX3 is fitted with acoustic pedestrian protection. This system uses a virtual sound generator located on the vehicle exterior that emits a sound when driving at speeds of up to 30km/h to warn pedestrians and cyclists of the iX3’s presence.

The all-new BMW iX3 and the ChargeNow network in New Zealand

All new BMW electric vehicle owners will receive a free ChargeNow membership card and free membership.

BMW electric vehicle owners will also receive a 10% discount on all charging sessions used in the ChargeNow charging network for the first 24 months.

BMW iX3 pricing*

BMW iX3 Inspiring $114,900*

BMW iX3 Impressive $124,900*

*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST, but excludes on-road and delivery costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer or visit the BMW NZ Online Store (onlinestore.bmw.co.nz) for all enquiries.

BMW iX3 Inspiring:

Standard specification highlights:

Current-excited synchronous motor, rear
80 kWh high-voltage battery unit

- - 210kW
  - 400Nm
  - 0-100km/h 6.8s
  - Max range (WLTP) = 460km

M Sport Package, M high gloss Shadow Line roof rails and window décor strips
Panorama glass sunroof
19" M light alloy Aerodynamic wheels style 842 M Bicolour
Adaptive Suspension
Adaptive LED headlights incl. High Beam Assistant
Driving Assistant Professional
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic climate control
Leather 'Vernasca' Upholstery
Instrument panel in Sensatec
Sport seats for driver and front passenger, electrically heated
Electric seat adjustment
Interior ambient lighting package
Galvanic embellishers for controls
Reclining function for second seating row
Comfort Access
Automatic tailgate operation
BMW Live Cockpit Professional featuring BMW Operating System 7
Smartphone Integration
Hifi sound system
Wireless Charging for smartphone
DAB+ digital radio
ChargeNow Membership
Model 2 Domestic charger
Model 3 Public charging cable
Vehicle pre-heating/pre-conditioning

BMW iX3 Impressive:

Standard specification highlights (in addition to iX3 Inspiring):

20" M light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 890 M Bicolour
Parking Assistant Plus, incl. Reversing Assistant
Acoustic Glass
BMW Head-up Display
BMW IconicSounds Electric
Comfort Access feat. Digital Key
Gesture control
harman/kardon 16-speaker surround sound system
Lumbar support

Optional Equipment

Option	Cost
Adaptive M Suspension	$1,100
BMW Drive Recorder	$400
BMW Lights Shadowline	$700
M Seat belts	$500
Towbar, electrically folding (Max Tow Capacity 750kg with 75kg tow ball limit [unbraked])	$2,600
Sun Protection Glazing	$1,200
BMW Laserlight	$2,500
M High Gloss Shadowline (Kidney Grille & Mirror Caps)	$1,100

BMW iX3 – Technical Data

Variant	Power	Torque	0-100km/h (sec)	Battery (kWh)	Range (km, WLTP)
iX3 (both)	210kW	400Nm	6.8	80	460

BMW iX3 – Charging Data

Charging rate

Both variants

Max DC Charge Rate

150kW

Range from 10 mins charge

at Public Charger (max rate)

100km

Public Charging

10 – 80% charge (max rate)

0:32hrs

(approx.)

BMW i Wallbox

10 – 80% charge (11kW rate)

7:30hrs

(approx.)

Domestic socket

10 – 80% charge (approx. 1.8kW rate)

44:00hrs

(approx.)

- ENDS -

The BMW Group

The BMW Group production network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2020, the BMW Group sold over 2.3 million passenger vehicles and more than 169,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2019 was € 7.118 billion on revenues amounting to € 104.210 billion. As of 31 December 2019, the BMW Group had a workforce of 126,016 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

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BMW Group New Zealand

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The all-new BMW Store is set to further bolster the success of the Group within the local market, providing customers with a fast and efficient way to secure new vehicles online.

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New Zealand pricing for all-new, driver-focused BMW M240i xDrive announced.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:07:01 +0200

Top-of-the-line 2 Series Coupé embodies apex sporting prowess and dynamic excellence with all-wheel-drive (rear-biased) platform

All-wheel-drive traction and 285kW/500Nm TwinPower Turbo engine offers unparalleled dynamism in nimble package, 0-100 in just 4.3s

Multiple chassis enhancements carried over from BMW 4 Series Coupé to deliver sharp, engaging driving experience

105mm longer, 64mm wider and 28mm lower and up to 12% stiffer static torsional rigidity compared with predecessor model

Showcases next generation styling package and premium cabin with cutting-edge operation and connectivity elements

Priced from $104,900*, scheduled to arrive in New Zealand by the end of 2021

High performance model from BMW M division to launch in 2022

The all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé, which broke cover at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year, will arrive in New Zealand at the end of 2021.

Performance loving BMW fans will be delighted to hear that the 2 Series Coupé will be offered exclusively in its top form, the M240i xDrive.

The model starts a new chapter in the long and rich history of sport-focused compact models that began 55 years ago with the legendary BMW 02.

The new 2 Series Coupé seamlessly brings together an athletic design, powerful engines and highly sophisticated chassis technology to deliver an engaging driving experience.

Components and technology sourced from the new BMW 4 Series combine with the model-specific development program to lay the foundations for outstanding performance attributes.

For the first time on the 2 Series, BMW’s advanced xDrive all-wheel-drive system is paired to a BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine for outstanding all-weather usability.

As well as notable gains in dynamic prowess, the new BMW 2 Series Coupé also offers a premium cabin ambience and cutting-edge innovations in the areas of operation and connectivity.

Advances made over the predecessor model are also reflected in the availability of a wider range of sophisticated driver assistance systems.

A vehicle concept with its sights set on sporting prowess

The fresh and youthful aura of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé is complemented by an extensively engineered platform that offers honed driving attributes.

Its vehicle concept is geared squarely to offering agile and precisely controllable handling in highly dynamic situations.

The combination of compact dimensions, lightweight design, an up to 12 per cent increase in static torsional rigidity, 50:50 weight distribution and optimised aerodynamics create the ideal blueprint for a vehicle character that majors in sporting excellence.

The agility, steering precision and cornering dynamics of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé represent a significant step forward.

At the same time, optimised ride comfort and acoustics enhance the car’s abilities both in everyday driving and over long-distance journeys.

Distinctive proportions, athletic forms

The exterior dimensions of the new compact sports model provide the ideal starting point for outstanding driving dynamics.

A vehicle length of 4,537mm and width of 1,838mm represent 105mm and 64mm increases over the corresponding measurements of the predecessor model.

However, the new car stands 28mm lower, with a vehicle height of just 1,390mm.

Other factors in the athletic appearance of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé are its wheelbase, which is now 51mm longer at 2,741mm, as well as the wide tracks.

Track widths of 1,575mm (an increase of 63mm) at the front axle and 1,587mm (an increase of 35mm) at the rear axle are ideal for excellent cornering dynamics.

Athletically sculpted surfaces and dynamic lines that follow the brand’s new design language represent an expression of pure driving pleasure.

Eye-catching front end, headlights and BMW kidney grille with exclusive design

Three-dimensional surfaces, triangular forms and diagonal lines characterise the striking front end of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé.

Prominently flared wheel arches and a muscular power dome at the centre of the bonnet give a clear indication of the 2 Series Coupé’s dynamic driving characteristics.

The BMW kidney grille is horizontal in design and features vertically arranged air flaps at its heart in place of the classical bars.

These open electrically when the engine has an increased requirement for cooling air.

The standard-fitment full-LED headlights are positioned in the outer reaches of the front end and have a single unit circular design that evokes the BMW 02.

Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling High Beam Assistant are offered as standard on the M240i xDrive.

Crisp lines accentuate side view, lead to powerful rear

A long bonnet, short overhangs and a set-back passenger compartment – whose rear section rests on flared wheel arches – headline the side view of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé.

Large glazed surfaces, a roofline that swoops down dynamically and a short boot lid with a pronounced spoiler lip are other distinctive features of the new 2 Series Coupé.

The stylishly darkened rear lights – positioned at the outer extremes of the rear end – have compact contours.

Their surfaces are formed by light clusters with three-dimensional sculpting. This provides a showcase for the LED technology in low light conditions.

Sporting flair and refined premium ambience for new interior

The driver-focused cockpit design and modern control panel on the centre console accentuate the sporting aura inside the new BMW 2 Series Coupé.

Sport seats and a sport leather steering wheel offered as standard equipment in New Zealand also feed into the engaging nature of the driving experience.

The tapering in the rear section of the roofline, the high centre console and the smoothly blending surface treatment of the instrument panel and door panels create a cocooning, cockpit-like feel around the driver and front passenger.

The individual-seat design of the two rear seats provides optimum support for passengers while further emphasising the new coupe’s sporting purpose.

High-quality materials and precise workmanship create a premium ambience above and beyond that of the predecessor model.

A new design feature comes in the form of trapezoidal accent surfaces above the armrests in the doors, which provide a contemporary look and feel.

Alcantara/Sensatec and leather ‘Vernasca’ trims in a variety of colours are offered as standard for local models, alongside a glass/tilt sunroof nearly 20 per cent larger overall than on the outgoing model.

The new BMW 2 Series Coupé offers a high level of practicality with boot capacity of 390 litres and 35mm reduction in the height of the loading edge compared with the predecessor model.

Additional versatility is provided by the standard 40:20:40 split/folding rear seat backrest.

Advanced chassis engineering with technology transfer from BMW 4 Series

Exceptionally sophisticated chassis components adapted specially for the new BMW 2 Series Coupé from the dynamic 4 Series are designed to strike the ideal balance between sharp handling and ride quality.

The new model’s two-joint spring strut front axle and five-link rear axle minimises weight while providing increased rigidity.

The M240i xDrive comes as standard with Adaptive M suspension, a powerful M Sport braking system and an M Sport differential at the rear.

19-inch M light alloy wheels further sharpen the car’s looks, complementing the more aggressive exterior styling packaging perfectly.

Unparalleled driving pleasure powered by four- and six-cylinder engines

The 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line TwinPower Turbo engine of the BMW M240i xDrive delivers exemplary performance while also representing a unique offering in the segment.

Its performance characteristics, thirst for revs and smoothness reinforce its claim to unsurpassed sporting prowess.

With maximum output of 285kW, it develops 35kW more than the engine in its predecessor. Peak torque is 500Nm, helping the car accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds.

The M240i xDrive Coupé shifts on an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission that delivers crisp gear changes that perfectly complement the unabridged nature of its power delivery.

Significantly broader selection of driver assistance systems

The new BMW 2 Series Coupé enhances safety and comfort with a significantly expanded selection of driver assistance systems compared with the predecessor model.

BMW Head-Up Display – which projects essential driving-related information onto the windscreen comes as standard equipment, while BMW Drive Recorder is available on request.

Advanced connectivity and new digital services

Both driver and passengers will benefit from the extended possibilities enabled by the inclusion of BMW Operating System 7 on the 2 Series Coupé.

Drivers can select their control interface for the situation at hand: control display touchscreen, proven BMW iDrive controller, multifunction buttons on the steering wheel or voice control.

The new BMW 2 Series Coupé also gives customers onboard access to a range of advanced digital services, including the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Digital Key and Remote Software Upgrades.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional, which will be standard in New Zealand, features a fully digital screen grouping.

This includes a high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches and a 10.25-inch control display.

Full smartphone integration will enable the use of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via the car’s operating system.

The Remote Software Upgrades function allows improved vehicle functions and additional digital services to be imported into the car over the air, and customers will be able to download vehicle upgrades directly from the BMW Connected Store.

BMW M240i xDrive Coupé pricing*

BMW M240i xDrive Coupé $104,900*

*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST, but excludes on-road and delivery costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.

BMW M240i xDrive Coupé :

Standard specification highlights:

BMW M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
- 285kW
- 500Nm
- 0-100km/h 4.3s

8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with Gearshift Paddles
BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system
19” M Light Alloy Wheels Double Spoke 792 M Bicolour Cerium Grey
Adaptive LED headlights
Adaptive M Suspension
M Sport Package
M Rear Spoiler
M Sport Brakes
Electric Glass Sunroof
Driving Assistant, incl. Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning, Approach control, Warning with city-braking intervention, Rear Cross Traffic Warning, Rear Collision Prevention and Speed Limit Information
Parking Assistant, incl. PDC (front and rear), Rear View Camera, Automatic Parking Assistant and Reversing Assistant
Comfort Access System incl. BMW Digital Key
Leather 'Vernasca' Upholstery
Instrument panel in Sensatec
M interior trim finishers, Aluminium Tetragon
Illuminated M highlighters
Sport seats for driver and front passenger, electric adjustment with memory on driver’s side
Lumbar support and Seat heating, front
BMW Head-up Display
Ambient light package
Galvanic embellishers for controls
Storage compartment package
Through-loading system
BMW Live Cockpit Professional
Connected Package Professional
Apple/Android Smartphone Integration
Wireless Charging
harman/kardon Surround Sound System, 14 speakers
DAB+ digital radio

Option packages

Innovations Package

M240i xDrive

Remote Engine Start
Steering Wheel Heating
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alarm System
Sun Protection Glazing
BMW Drive Recorder

$3,650

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New Zealand pricing announced for first-ever BMW i4 ahead of 2022 launch

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:22:03 +0200

All-new fully electric BMW i4 range to arrive in New Zealand in Q1, 2022
Features fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology with 84kWh high-voltage battery that provisions up to 200kW DC charging
Launch line-up to comprise BMW i4 eDrive40 and BMW i4 M50 models
M50 represents first BMW M model with emissions-free drive system
M model fitted with dual motors producing 400kW/795Nm and xDrive
all-wheel-drive
M50 achieves standard sprint time in just 3.9-seconds while offering 510 kilometres of WLTP range
i4 eDrive40 features single motor producing 250kW/430Nm with rear-wheel-drive, 5.7-second standard sprint time and 590km WLTP range
High level of standard specification including M Sport Package, Adaptive M suspension, M Sport brakes, Driving Assistant Professional and Leather ‘Vernasca’ upholstery
Latest BMW model to feature BMW Operating System 8
Full integration of BMW IconicSounds Electric as part of BMW’s collaboration with legendary composer Hans Zimmer
Sustainability at heart of manufacturing process
Both models offered with complimentary ChargeNow membership card and free membership to New Zealand’s largest and fastest public charging network
BMW i4 eDrive40 competitively priced from $109,900^* between base 420i Gran Coupé M Sport and M440i xDrive Gran Coupé

The all-new BMW i4 will launch in New Zealand in the first quarter of next year with two variants – the i4 eDrive40 and the first-ever emissions-free BMW M car – the i4 M50.

The BMW i4 M50 performance model adopts one electric motor at the front axle and another at the rear to deliver a combined system output of 400kW and a range of 510 kilometres in the WLTP cycle.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 combines a 250kW electric motor with a classic rear-wheel-drive configuration and offers a WLTP range of 590 kilometres.

Both variants of the all-new BMW i4 will be manufactured at BMW Group Plant Munich with sustainability a core focus.

Electricity used to produce the vehicle in Munich is generated via hydroelectric plants in Bavaria, which is a key aspect of BMW Group’s plan to reduce its CO2 emissions in the production phase by 80 per cent by 2030.

Flexible vehicle architecture, higher level of overall coherence

Development of the BMW i4 was based on a flexible vehicle architecture in line with BMW Group’s transformation towards electric mobility.

This was devised, for the first time, for an all-electric drive system.

Among the highlights of the new electric powertrain are compact drive units that have an elastic bearing in their respective axle subframes.

The extremely slim high-voltage battery has a cell height of just 110 millimetres, is positioned low down in the vehicle floor and has a fixed connection with an aluminium shear panel and the front axle subframe.

A centre of gravity up to 53 millimetres lower than that of the BMW 3 Series Sedan combined with even weight distribution, a torsionally stiff and weight-minimised body, optimised aerodynamics (C_d of 0.24) and wide tracks provide the perfect recipe for BMW’s renowned sporting ability.

In addition, the vehicle concept offers a trademark BMW solution to the traditional trade-off between sportiness and long-distance ability.

This is in the form of an efficient drive system technology and intelligent lightweight design that enables sharp dynamics and a long range without the need for large and heavy batteries.

The integrated application of all powertrain and chassis components also helps provide the BMW i4 a degree of peerless design coherence.

BMW Group’s technological expertise and long experience in the development of dynamic premium cars imbue the BMW i4 with dynamic driving abilities extending far beyond the rapid straight-line acceleration typical of a powerful electric car.

The result is effortless progress, even in challenging driving conditions, as well as precisely controllable handling.

Model-specific chassis technology and electric all-wheel drive

The standard chassis technology of the BMW i4 comprises a double-joint spring strut front axle and five-link rear axle with bespoke tuning, lift-related dampers, electromechanical Servotronic steering and integrated braking system.

Both the i4 eDrive40e and M50 models for New Zealand come standard with adaptive M suspension that incorporates bespoke tuning, as well as variable sport steering, M Sport brakes and 19-inch M Light alloy wheels.

Near-actuator wheel slip limitation optimises traction and directional stability in all road and weather conditions. This extremely fast-acting and precise system is fitted as standard on the BMW i4.

On the M50 variant, the system teams up with electric all-wheel-drive to deliver exceptional dynamic poise during bursts of speed and under intense lateral acceleration.

The drive torque control for both motors reacts notably faster and with far greater accuracy than would be possible with a transfer case positioned between the axles.

Highly integrated and efficient drive system technology

The fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology in the BMW i4 comprises drive units that bring together the electric motor, power electronics and transmission within a single housing.

This highly integrated electric drive system gives a power density of up to 2.14 kW/kg and a high efficiency factor.

The motors work according to the principle of an electrically excited synchronous motor.

The excitation of the rotor in the BMW i4 motors is not induced by fixed permanent magnets but rather the precisely controlled feed-in of electric energy.

The performance characteristics of the motors are defined by their considerable torque. This is available on tap from pull-away and sustained over an extremely wide rev band.

Demanding a large amount of power for more than 10 seconds in the BMW i4 M50 triggers Sport Boost, which unfurls not only the drive system’s maximum output but also its mighty maximum system torque of 795Nm.

This enables the BMW M model to sprint from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds.

The drive system in the BMW i4 eDrive40 generates peak torque of 430Nm, enabling it to achieve a 0-100km/h time of just 5.7 seconds.

The sporty driving experience is accompanied by BMW IconicSounds Electric, which is fitted as standard on both variants. This enables integration of new drive sound variants created as part of BMW’s collaboration with legendary film and music composer Hans Zimmer.

Adaptive and individually adjustable recuperation

Adaptive recuperation gives the efficiency and range of the BMW i4 an additional boost.

In driving position D, a high, medium or low brake energy regeneration setting for all driving situations can be selected in the BMW iDrive menu.

In driving position B, a high level of recuperation is activated automatically, generating the distinctive one-pedal feeling.

Maximum recuperation power is 116kW in the BMW i4 eDrive40 and 195kW in the BMW i4 M50.

High-voltage battery with the latest battery cell technology

Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology comprises a high-voltage battery with the latest battery cell technology.

The gravimetric energy density of the lithium-ion battery has been increased by around 20 per cent in comparison with the battery in the current BMW i3. The gross energy content of the high-voltage battery is 84kWh.

An integrated heating and cooling system for the interior, the high-voltage battery and the drive system – which operates using an exceptionally efficient heat pump function – comes as standard on the BMW i4.

Anticipatory thermal management allows the operating temperature of the high-voltage battery to be optimised ahead of a stop at a fast-charging station, paving the way for rapid and efficient charging.

The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) of the BMW i4 has been designed to enable extremely flexible battery charging with DC charging possible at up to 200kW.

For example, in a short mid-journey stop at a high-power charging station, the car’s range can be increased by as much as 164 kilometres (BMW i4 eDrive40) and 140 kilometres (BMW i4 M50) within 10 minutes from a 10 per cent charge level.

Design: the visual expression of dynamism, elegance and sustainability

The BMW i4 blends the customary sporting elegance of the BMW brand’s coupés with the comfort of a four-door model and an injection of modern functionality.

The stretched proportions and clear use of forms in its body design send a message of exclusivity and the dynamic flair for which BMW is renowned.

Short overhangs, slim pillars, doors with frameless windows and a roofline that flows smoothly into the rear underscore a silhouette that befits the BMW coupé mould.

Slim headlights, which are fitted as standard with BMW Laserlight on i4 M50 and available as an option for i4 eDrive40, combine with the striking BMW kidney grille to define the front end of the all-new BMW i4.

Distinctive design features that emphasise high performance also feature on both locally delivered BMW i4 models.

The interior brings a driver-focused cockpit and ambience of premium luxury together with a generously sized, variable-use space.

Acoustic glazing, pre-heating and pre-conditioning come as standard, as do sport seats and a sports steering wheel.

The transmission selector, BMW iDrive controller and function keys are positioned on a control panel in the centre console that exudes modern design.

The large tailgate has an automatic opening and closing mechanism as standard. Load compartment capacity ranges between 470 and 1,290 litres.

The BMW i4 offers class-leading individualisation options that accentuate its premium character.

Elements include seat heating, BMW Individual trim variants, electric glass roof and the premium harman/kardon surround sound system.

Integration of the new generation BMW iDrive control/operation system

The new generation of the iDrive display and control/operation system fitted to the BMW i4 extends the interaction between driver and vehicle into natural dialogue.

It is based on the new BMW Operating System 8 and has been designed with a clear focus on the touchscreen functionality of the BMW curved display and

spoken communication with the upgraded BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

The BMW curved display fully digital screen grouping brings together a 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display behind a glass surface angled towards the driver. The digital Intelligent Personal Assistant has gained additional skills and uses a new graphic to communicate with the vehicle’s occupants.

The three-zone automatic climate control system fitted as standard in the BMW i4 uses nanofibre filter technology to purify the air inside the car and is now controlled via a touchscreen display.

Temperature is adjusted using the intelligently coordinated activation of airflow, seat heating and steering wheel heating.

Remote Software Upgrades keep the car’s software constantly up to date, while the BMW Connected Drive Store allows customers to download vehicle upgrades that can be fully functional within minutes.

Wide variety of driver assistance systems

Forty assistance functions are fitted as standard or available as options to provide safe and comfortable driving and parking. Highlights include Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise Control and Speed Limit Assist.

Standard fitment technology and safety features include: Front-collision warning, Speed Limit Info, Lane Departure Warning, Park Distance Control, Reversing Assistant and Parking Assistant Plus including Surround View and Remote 3D View.

Flexible and sustainable manufacturing at BMW Group Plant Munich

The BMW i4 is produced as part of a flexible manufacturing production process at BMW Group Plant Munich on an assembly line shared with models with combustion engines and plug-in hybrid drive systems.

One hundred per cent green energy is used for both vehicle production and the manufacture of battery cells.

The BMW Group procures the cobalt and lithium required for these high-voltage batteries from controlled sources and then delivers it to the battery cell suppliers.

The design principle for the electric motors allows the use of rare earth metals to be avoided in the drive system rotors. A high proportion of secondary raw materials and recycled materials helps to reduce the quantities of resources used in production of the BMW i4.

The all-new BMW i4 and the ChargeNow network in New Zealand

All new BMW electric vehicle owners will receive a free ChargeNow membership card and free membership.

BMW electric vehicle owners will also receive a 10% discount on all charging sessions used in the ChargeNow charging network for the first 24 months.

BMW i4 eDrive40 and M50 pricing*

BMW i4 eDrive40 $109,900*

BMW i4 M50 $137,900*

*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST, but excludes on-road and delivery costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.

BMW i4 eDrive40:

Standard specification highlights:

Current-excited synchronous motor, rear
84 kWh high-voltage battery unit
- 250kW
- 430Nm
- 0-100km/h 5.7s
- Max range (WLTP) = 590km

M Sport Package
Adaptive M Suspension
Comfort Access System
M Sport Brakes
Driving Assistant Professional
Parking Assistant Plus
Leather 'Vernasca' Upholstery
Instrument panel in Sensatec
19” M Light Alloy Wheels
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Seat heating, front
BMW Head-up Display
LED headlights incl. High Beam Assistant
Automatic tailgate operation
Electric seat adjustment
Ambient light
Galvanic embellishers for controls
Storage compartment package
Through-loading system
Live Cockpit Professional
Connected Package Professional
Smartphone Integration
HiFi Loudspeaker System, 10 speakers
Wireless Charging
DAB+ digital radio
BMW IconicSounds Electric
ChargeNow membership
Model 2 Domestic charger
Model 3 Public charging cable

BMW i4 M50:

Standard specification highlights (in addition to eDrive40):

Two current-excited synchronous motors, front and rear
84 kWh high-voltage battery unit
- 400kW
- 795Nm
- 0-100km/h 3.9s
- Max range (WLTP) = 510km

M Performance tuning and elements
xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system
Lumbar support
BMW Laserlight
harman/kardon surround sound system, 16 speakers
Glass roof, electric
19” M light alloy wheels with performance tyres
M Technology Package
M Rear Spoiler
Metallic paintwork

Option packages

Visibility Package

i4 eDrive40

i4 M50

Metallic paintwork
Glass roof, electric
BMW Laserlight

$5,800

N/A

Comfort Package	i4 eDrive40	i4 M50
Steering wheel heating		
Lumbar support		Std
Seat heating front and rear	-	
Price	$1,700	$1,050

BMW i4 – Technical Data

Variant	Power	Torque	0-100km/h (sec)	Battery (kWh)	Range (km, WLTP)
eDrive40	250kW	430Nm	5.7	84	590
M50	400kW	795Nm	3.9	84	510

BMW i4 – Charging Data

Charging rate

eDrive40

M50

Max DC Charge Rate

200kW

Range from 10 mins charge

at Public Charger (max rate)

164km

140km

Public Charging

10 – 80% charge (max rate)

0:31hrs

(approx.)

0:31hrs

(approx.)

BMW i Wallbox

10 – 80% charge (11kW rate)

8:30hrs

(approx.)

8:30hrs

(approx.)

Domestic socket

10 – 80% charge (approx. 1.8kW rate)

46:00hrs

(approx.)

46:00hrs

(approx.)

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BMW Group accelerates CO2 reduction and focuses consistently on a circular economy with the Neue Klasse

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0200

Zipse: “We are committed to a clear course to achieve the 1.5 degree target”
50% reduction in global CO2 use-phase emissions by 2030
Over 40% reduction in CO2 emissions during life cycle
Ten million all-electric vehicles within ten years
Secondary first: Up to 50% use of secondary material planned – initiatives to develop the market are required
Cooperation with BASF and ALBA on plastic recycling
Resource scarcity and social responsibility: BMW Group focussed on circular economy for sustainable materials
RE:BMW – circular economy at the IAA Mobility in Munich

Munich. The BMW Group is increasing the pace of its efforts to combat climate change. Looking ahead to the introduction of the Neue Klasse, the company is further strengthening its self-defined objectives, announced in summer last year, to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, whilst also committing itself to a clear course that supports the 1.5 degree target for the limitation of global warming. The Neue Klasse will also see the BMW Group hugely increase its use of secondary materials with a firm focus on the principles of the circular economy, whilst also promoting better framework conditions for establishing a market for secondary materials.

To achieve a further reduction in CO2 emissions, the focus is on the utilisation phase of vehicles, which account for 70% of the BMW Group’s CO2 footprint. By 2030, the CO2 emissions per vehicle and kilometre driven will be at least halved from 2019 levels. The commitment of all manufacturers when it comes to combatting climate change can best be compared when looking at the entire life cycle of a vehicle, including production and upstream supply chain. Here, the BMW Group is planning a reduction of CO2 emission per vehicle of at least 40%.

“How companies are dealing with CO2 emissions has become a major factor when it comes to judging corporate action. The decisive factor in the fight against global warming is how strongly we can improve the carbon footprint of vehicles over their entire life span. This is why we are setting ourselves transparent and ambitious goals for the substantial reduction of CO2 emissions; these are validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative and will deliver an effective and measurable contribution,” said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, in Munich on Thursday. “With the Neue Klasse we are significantly sharpening our commitment and also committing ourselves to a clear course for achieving the 1.5 degree target.”

The BMW Group is the first German carmaker to join the Business Ambition for 1.5°C of the Science Based Targets Initiative and is committed to the goal of full climate neutrality over the entire value-added chain by 2050 at the latest. This means that the company is also part of the international Race to Zero Initiative. The company is convinced that this can be achieved using innovation, rather than any overall ban on individual technologies.

The most powerful driver on this path to climate neutrality is electric mobility, with the BMW Group’s Neue Klasse set to provide significant further momentum to the market. During the next ten years or so, the company will be putting around ten million all-electric vehicles on the road. As early as 2030, at least half of global BMW Group sales will be all-electric vehicles, with the MINI brand offering exclusively all-electric vehicles from 2030.

The BMW Group continues to comply with the stringent criteria of the Science Based Targets Initiative, when it comes to measuring the reduction of worldwide CO2 emissions of the company’s vehicles whilst they are being driven on the roads. For example, emissions from the production of fuel or electricity are included in the calculation and consumption is based on the WLTP cycle plus ten percent. With its current product and electrification strategy, the company is on track to meet the EU fleet target for 2030.

Beyond green electricity: Stronger focus on use of resources in future

BMW Group is clear that simply increasing the number of electric vehicles on the road does not automatically lead to climate-friendly mobility. The company understands that it is also crucial to reduce the use of primary material and the related environmentally harmful exploitation of resources and their often CO2-intensive processing – especially when it comes to car manufacturing, one of the most resource-intensive industries.

“2017 was the first time the world’s population consumed more than 100 billion tons of resources within a single year - a trend which we in the automotive industry must also counteract,” Zipse demanded. “This is a strategic issue, concerning not only ecological but also economic sustainability; the current development of commodity prices demonstrates the impact an industry that is dependent on limited resources must expect.”

With the number of battery-powered vehicles growing, there is increasing demand for many commodities such as cobalt, nickel and aluminium, which are required for the vehicles’ high-voltage batteries. However there is great potential for the reuse of materials in the sense of a circular economy and together with specialist partners, the BMW Group has already demonstrated that it’s technological feasible to achieve a recycling efficiency of over 90 percent.

The amount of secondary nickel used for the high-voltage battery in the BMW iX is already as high as 50 percent, with the battery housing containing up to 30 percent secondary aluminium. The BMW Group aims to improve these figures even further for future product generations.

In addition to the increasingly scare availability of primary materials and resulting commodity price increases, there are many sustainability reasons to use more secondary materials and move towards a circular economy.

The supply of secondary materials is considerably less CO2-intensive than is the case with primary materials and can significantly improve the CO2 footprint, especially within the supply chain. In the case of secondary aluminium, the CO2 saving compared with primary material constitutes a factor of approximately 4 to 6, whilst steel and thermoplastics lie between around 2 and 5.

The extraction of resources for primary materials – particularly through mining – has a significant impact on the basic regenerative capacity of ecosystems. This impact can be greatly reduced by increasing the use of secondary materials.

The mining and trading of conflict materials carries the possible risk of associated infringements of environmental and social standards. The BMW Group has established numerous measures to counteract this risk, including membership of the Responsible Minerals Initiative. However, the most efficient strategy for avoiding risks is to minimise the mining of such primary materials.

‘ Secondary First’: Crucial vehicle materials with high secondary content

As part of its holistic approach to sustainability, the BMW Group aims to increase significantly the percentage of secondary materials in its vehicles. On average, current vehicles are manufactured using almost 30 percent recycled and reusable materials. With the ‘ Secondary First’ approach, BMW Group plans to successively raise this figure to 50 percent.

Of course it’s crucial that the quality, safety and reliability of the materials comply with the same high standards as those existing for primary materials – and so it’s essential that the market availability of such high-quality materials increases considerably. In order to achieve this, cross-industry approaches and political initiatives are necessary.

Based on the four principles Re:think, Re:duce, Re:use, Re:cycle, the BMW Group is boosting its activities in the field of circular economy, an area where it’s carrying out pioneering work. For instance, vehicle production now involves the increased separation and recycling of crucial material groups, so these can be reused by the industry within the framework of ‘closed loops’.

Cooperation with BASF and the ALBA Group

Within the supply chain and depending on market availability, secondary materials are increasingly being used in BMW Group vehicles. Moreover, together with its partners, the company is providing important impetus when it comes to developing secondary materials. One example is the company’s pilot project with BASF and the ALBA Group for the increased recycling of plastics used in cars.

The aim of the project is to reduce the use of primary plastics by means of a comprehensive recycling system. To this end, the ALBA Group analyses end-of-life BMW Group vehicles to establish whether a car-to-car reuse of the plastic is possible. In a second step, BASF assesses whether chemical recycling of the pre-sorted waste can be used in order to obtain pyrolysis oil. This can be then used as a basis for new products made of plastic. In the future, a new door trim or other components could be manufactured from a used instrument panel, for example.

Closed loop rather than downcycling: ‘Circular Design’ as the basis of a circular economy

In order to achieve higher recycling rates and whilst also guaranteeing the high quality of secondary materials, the materials must be extracted in their purest form as early as possibly during the recycling process. For example, the onboard wiring systems must be easy to remove, in order to avoid mixing steel with copper from the cable harnesses in the vehicles. If this mixing does take place, the secondary steel loses its essential material properties and therefore no longer meets the high safety requirements of the automotive industry. To support this early and easy extraction of materials, the interior of a car must increasingly be made of monomaterials, so that at the end of the car’s lifecycle, as much as possible can be transferred back into the usable material cycle. Basically, reducing the number of materials can help to improve the quality of recycled materials. Currently, vehicles consist of about 8,000 to 10,000 different materials.

To achieve this, the BMW Group is now focusing on a ‘Circular Design’ concept, which is designed to guarantee the economical dismantling capacity of vehicles. It is essential that disassembly of the vehicle and its individual components is fast and cost-efficient to ensure that prices of secondary materials are competitive. It all starts with the construction of the vehicle, which must be done in such a way that allows materials to be removed at the end of the vehicle’s service life without different types of material being mixed with each other.

RE:BMW at the IAA Mobility – a visionary outlook on circular economy

The BMW Group is putting circular economy at the centre of its presence at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, where the company will offer a visionary outlook on the potentials of a circular economy and sustainable mobility. The BMW i Vision Circular embodies the company’s ambitious claim to be the most sustainable manufacturer for individual premium mobility.

This visionary vehicle, designed according to the four principles of the circular economy Re:think, Re:duce, Re:use, Re:cycle, shows how individual, sustainable and luxurious urban mobility could look in 2040. The BMW i Vision Circular is manufactured from 100 percent secondary materials or renewable raw materials, and is 100 percent recyclable.

This car demonstrates that climate protection and individual mobility do not necessarily contradict each other. On the contrary, it shows that using new technologies and innovation, the BMW Group can fulfill the planet’s requirements for greater sustainability without customers having to forgo individual mobility.

In case of queries please refer to:

Corporate Commmunications

Max-Morten Borgmann, Communications Corporate

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In 2020, the BMW Group sold over 2.3 million passenger vehicles and more than 169,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2020 was € 5.222 billion on revenues amounting to € 98.990 billion. As of 31 December 2020, the BMW Group had a workforce of 120,726 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

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The BMW iX3 makes its film debut in Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.”

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0200

The BMW iX3’s integration in the new Marvel Studios film coincides with the launch of the updated model. The new features introduced for the iX3 in September 2021 primarily affect the design of the exterior, and there are also changes for the interior and equipment. The update brings the BMW iX3 closer stylistically to the new family of BMW premium electric vehicles headlined by the BMW iX and BMW i4.

Along with the BMW iX3, the BMW M8 sports car in melbourne red (BMW individual color) also makes an appearance in the film. Both take center stage in action-packed set pieces that showcase the power and agility of both vehicles.

About Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings”.

Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan, as well as Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu and Ronny Chieng.

“Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Kevin Feige and Jonathan Schwartz, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. David Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Lanham wrote the screenplay for the film, which opens in global cinemas beginning in September and releases in U.S. theaters September 3, 2021.

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The new BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition storm into New Zealand.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:25:23 +0200

Top-spec BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition scheduled to arrive in Q4 2021
Powerfully redesigned exterior with distinct BMW M elements
Weight optimised crankshaft from the BMW M3 and M4 Competition
Forged alloy wheels in striking new design available for first time, saving two kilograms of unsprung mass per wheel
Increased adaptive damper adjustment range for more comfortable touring
Latest generation Driving Assistant Professional as standard equipment
Updated centre control island featuring new ‘M Setup’ and ‘M Mode’ switchgear
Expanded range of attractive exterior colours including BMW Individual special request paint programme offered for the first time, subject to availability

Two new ultra high-performance mid-size Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) / Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) models from BMW, the X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition, will storm into New Zealand at the end of 2021.

The new BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition will feature a raft of updates, exciting new colours and upgraded interior equipment.

Powerful design built on updated BMW X3 and X4

The new BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition models build on the modern design of the updated BMW X3 and X4, but feature more powerful design elements that emphasis their ultra-high performance nature.

Four new colours - Carbon Black metallic, Marina Bay Blue metallic, Brooklyn Grey and Sao Paulo Yellow add to a large palette of attractive exterior colours for the new models. For the first time, BMW Individual paint finishes such as ‘Frozen’ matte options are also available on request.

An M-specific three-dimensional front apron design with additional painted surfaces offers high-contrast sportiness on both models, alongside a larger M double-bar kidney grille in a single-piece frame finished in high-gloss black.

New BMW Laserlights are designed ten millimetres narrower, with new daytime running light graphics that differentiate the new character of the models.

At the rear, the new BMW X3 M Competition gets more linear bumpers in high-gloss black, a new deeper rear diffuser and redesigned, three-dimensional taillights.

The rear of the BMW X4 M Competition is defined by vertically arranged reflectors and a wide apron with an anvil-shaped insert in high-gloss black, giving the vehicle a more low-slung stance and visually enhancing its width.

The BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition both feature recognisable M-specific differentiation such as an M Sport exhaust system with quad tailpipes finished in black chrome, as well as forged 21-inch M light alloy wheels that reduce unsprung weight at each corner by two kilograms.

High-revving engine from motor racing expertise

The in-line 6-cylinder engine in the BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition now features a forged lightweight crankshaft from the engine of the BMW M3 and M4 Competition.

Coupled with an extremely torsion-resistant design, the new crankshaft enables particularly high torque and 50 Nm more torque over its predecessors, while still maintaining the high-revving characteristics of a racing engine.

In addition to responsive revving and high power, the engine is also supremely versatile, and manages to maintain peak torque of 650 Nm between 2,750 and 5,500 rpm. Maximum output of 375 kW is achieved at 6,250 rpm, and is sustained all the way to the redline at 7,200 rpm.

This enhanced engine performance is effectively transferred to the road via an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission and an intelligent BMW M xDrive all-wheel drive system – enabling lightning straight line performance. The 0-100km/h sprint is completed by both cars in just 3.8 seconds.

The electronically controlled M xDrive – which is networked with the car’s DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system – is calibrated to retain BMW’s hallmark rear-drive characteristics, only sending power to the front axle when the rear wheels reach the limits of grip.

Superior driving dynamics in hallmark M style

The BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition provide an exceptional level of driving dynamics.

Standard Adaptive M suspension with specific springs and new electronically controlled dampers provided an expanded level of adjustment, so that both cars provide a high level of comfort for everyday driving, but extremely direct road contact when desired.

An M-specific strut package reduces body roll and movement, while the electromechanical M Servotronic steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) are specifically calibrated to deliver a typical M driving experience.

In M Dynamic Mode, the M Sport differential equipped as standard allows additional wheel slip to generate oversteer qualities typical of M, enabling controlled drift manoeuvres when used on the race track, for example.

The performance characteristics of the BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition are further complemented by efficient stopping power from the standard M compound brake system, finished in blue as standard or in high-gloss black or red on request.

At the touch of the ‘M Setup’ button on the centre control island, the driver can optimise specific elements of the vehicle’s chassis and powertrain, selecting optimum response levels for the engine and gearbox, steering and suspension damping characteristics, as well as brake responsiveness.

M typical interior with new accents

The BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition carry over the design of the interior from the updated X3 and X4, including new island control designs and a larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen.

Unique to the mid-size M SUV/SAV siblings are M sports seats with an illuminated M logo as standard. Merino leather upholstery in four colour combinations are available as standard, with BMW Individual extended Merino leather upholstery in Tartufo also available on request.

Interior trims are finished in dark Rhombicle aluminium as standard, with a new open-pore ash variant available as an option.

The M leather steering wheel with multifunction also comes as standard, featuring contrast stitching in BMW M colours and an open 6 o'clock spoke.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional with integrated digital ecosystem

The new BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition come equipped with BMW Live Cockpit Professional, as standard with additional features specific to M models integrated within the digital instrumentation display system.

Digital M modes can be easily selected via the centre control island by selecting the ‘M mode’ button, while specific head-up display graphics provide an especially sporty driving experience, along with key driving information such as navigation, media and speed limit recognition data in the driver’s line of sight.

Innovative digital services based on BMW Operating System 7 bring features such as Remote Software Upgrade, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, and Driving Assistant Professional – enabling a highly integrated digital ecosystem of entertainment and assistance to the driver.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is also offered on both cars, bringing native Apps from both operating systems straight onto the car’s information display.

Finally, a Harman Kardon surround sound system comes as standard for a superb audio experience.

BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition pricing*

BMW X3 M Competition $179,900*

BMW X4 M Competition $184,900*

*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST, but excludes on-road and delivery costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.

Standard Specification:

BMW X3 M Competition / BMW X4 M Competition

BMW 3.0-litre M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine
- 375kW
- 650Nm
- 0 – 100km/h: 3.8s
8-speed M Steptronic sport automatic transmission
M xDrive all-wheel drive system
M Sport differential
M Adaptive suspension
BMW Laserlight
Ambient Lighting
Panorama glass sunroof
21-inch forged lightweight M Alloy Wheels
Automatic tailgate
Comfort access
BMW Head-Up Display with M specific elements
Connected Package Professional incl. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
ConnectedDrive services
Driving Assistant Professional
M Sports seats, electric adjustment, heated front row
Extended Leather Merino Upholstery
Carbon fibre interior trim
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with M specific elements
harman/kardon Surround Sound system
M Sport Leather Steering Wheel
Parking Assistant Plus
Reversing Assistant
Remote Software Update
Roof rails in high-gloss black (X3 M only)

- ENDS -

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Pricing announced for first-ever BMW iX ahead of Q4 2021 launch in New Zealand.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:27 +0200

Full pricing, specification and details announced for first-ever BMW iX xDrive40 and xDrive50 in lead up to Q4 arrival in New Zealand
BMW’s latest technology flagship debuts fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, new toolkit for the future, locally emission-free driving pleasure and heightened focus on sustainability
xDrive40 capable of 240kW combined output, 630Nm torque and 425km range from latest-generation 77kWh battery
xDrive50 capable of 385kW combined output, up to 765Nm torque and 630km range from latest-generation 112kWh battery
Supremely flexible charging up to 200kW (DC) on xDrive50 and 150kW (DC) on xDrive40
As much as 150 kilometres of range can be added in just 10 minutes on xDrive50 and more than 95 kilometres on xDrive40
New design language highlights pioneering character
Interior redesigned from the inside out, featuring new BMW Curved Display and latest generation iDrive system
Vehicle components and battery cells manufactured using green power across the board; electric drive system avoids use of rare earth materials
Priced from $163,900^* for iX xDrive40
BMW New Zealand Online Store (https://onlinestore.bmw.co.nz/) enables customers to reserve their new BMW iX ahead of local launch
All BMW iX models offered with a complimentary ChargeNow membership to access the largest network of public fast charging stations nationwide
Exceptionally sporty iX M60 variant with output in excess of 440kW^# confirmed with details to be released at a later date

The first-ever BMW iX, which showcases new generation technology, connectivity, design language and fully electric driving enjoyment, will arrive in New Zealand in Q4 2021 with two variants.

The New Zealand iX line-up will comprise of the xDrive40 Sport and iX xDrive50 Sport, both offering extensive standard packed with a plethora of luxury, safety, technology and convenience features.

Customers will also be able to reserve their iX seamlessly online via the BMW New Zealand Online Store (https://onlinestore.bmw.co.nz/).

The two power systems at the heart of the iX models are highly advanced fifth-generation BMW eDrive components, responsive and with abundant power – 240kW in the xDrive40 Sport, and 385kW in the xDrive50 Sport.

The latest battery cell technology results in WLTP-calculated ranges of up to 630 kilometres in the iX xDrive50 and up to 425 kilometres in the iX xDrive40.

Also set to join the iX line-up at a later date is the powerhouse BMW iX M60, which will produce a maximum output in excess of 440 kW^# and deliver an exceptionally sporty all-electric driving experience.

Highly-integrated and efficient drive technology

The fifth-generation BMW eDrive components fitted to the BMW iX sees the electric motor, power electronics and transmission coming together within a single housing.

This highly-integrated electric drive system maximises power density and efficiency in a compact package positioned across the front and rear axles.

Both motors in the BMW iX operate according to the principle of an electrically excited synchronous motor, where the excitation of the rotor is induced by the feed-in of electrical energy rather than fixed permanent magnets.

This enables maximum torque on tap immediately upon activation, as well as a tall, broad and flat torque band. Combined torque peaks at 630Nm on the BMW iX xDrive40, towers at 765Nm on the BMW iX xDrive50.

Electric all-wheel-drive and near-actuator wheel slip limitation

The electric all-wheel-drive system in the BMW iX transmits exactly the right amount of drive torque to the front and rear wheels in all driving situations.

Its intelligent drive control enables fully variable power transmission, ranging from highly efficient pure rear-wheel-drive to traction-maximising all-wheel-drive.

The near-actuator wheel slip limitation technology fitted in tandem with all-wheel-drive for the first time brings about a further improvement in traction and handling stability.

This system, which is integrated in the motor management, produces precise and lightning fast corrective inputs. The result is effortless progress at all times even in adverse weather and road conditions.

The xDrive50 posts impressive acceleration times with 0 to 100km/h achieved in just 4.6 seconds, while the xDrive40 hits 100km/h from rest in 6.1 seconds.

High-voltage battery with the latest battery cell technology

The BMW iX features fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology with state-of-the-art high voltage battery cell technology.

Volumetric energy density at cell level is up by around 40 per cent compared with the high-voltage battery in the 2020 BMW i3.

The BMW iX xDrive50 is fitted with a high-voltage battery with a gross energy content of 112kWh, while the battery unit for the BMW iX xDrive40 has a gross energy content of 77kWh.

The standard specification of the BMW iX includes an integrated heating and cooling system for the cabin, together with its high-voltage battery and a drive system that operates using an exceptionally efficient heat pump function.

Anticipatory thermal management enables the high-voltage battery’s operating temperature to be optimised for quick and efficient charging prior to a scheduled stop at a fast-charging station.

The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in the BMW iX offers supremely flexible charging options in both AC and DC formats.

DC power can be taken on board at a rate of up to 200kW (iX xDrive50) or 150kW (iX xDrive40). This allows the battery’s state of charge to be increased from 10 to 80 per cent in just 35 minutes in the BMW iX xDrive50 or 31 minutes in the iX xDrive40.

Range can be increased by up to 150 kilometres on the iX xDrive50 and more than 95 kilometres for the iX xDrive40 in just 10 minutes when they are plugged into a DC fast-charging station with an initial battery charge of 10 per cent.

Adaptive and individually regulated recuperation

Adaptive recuperation gives a further boost to the efficiency and electric range of the BMW iX.

Intelligently connected drive management means the intensity of the brake energy recuperation during deceleration and active braking can be specifically adapted to different road situations, as detected by data from the navigation system and the sensors used by the driver assistance systems.

When approaching a junction, for example, the degree of recuperation is automatically increased, maximising energy recuperation while simultaneously harnessing the deceleration effect to a standstill.

On the open road, coasting functions can take over, allowing the car to free wheel with no drive power whenever the driver eases off the accelerator.

Adaptive recuperation is the default setting in driving position D. Alternatively, the driver can choose a high, medium or low Brake Energy Regeneration setting for all driving situations via the BMW iDrive menu.

The highest recuperation setting is automatically activated in driving position B, which also produces the one-pedal driving experience synonymous with electric vehicles.

Information on the energy flow can be further viewed in the control display of the BMW iX no matter which driving position is selected. An integrated ‘Efficiency Trainer’ offers hints for driving in a very economical manner, while the range horizon clearly illustrates the impact of driving style on the high-voltage battery’s charge level.

Carbon Cage and optimised chassis/handling package

The body structure, design principle and chassis tuning of the BMW iX are perfectly calibrated to blend superb ride comfort with sporty handling characteristics.

The iX features aluminium spaceframe construction and carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the roof, sides and rear of its ‘Carbon Cage’, resulting in an intelligent material mix that increases rigidity at the same time as minimising weight.

Optimised aerodynamic properties contribute to the car’s low drag coefficient of just 0.25, maximising efficiency and range.

The high-voltage battery is located low down in the car’s underbody, contributing to agile and responsive handling.

The standard chassis technology for the BMW iX comprises a double-wishbone front axle, five-link rear axle, lift-related dampers and an electric steering system with Servotronic function and a variable ratio.

These features combine to create well-balanced driving characteristics that enable the BMW iX to feel solid and comfortable but also agile when the need arises.

22-inch Aerodynamic wheels are fitted as standard to both Sport variants. The design on these specially-created wheels are also optimised to reduce the amount of turbulent air created around the wheels, further optimising efficiency.

Premiere of new generation BMW iDrive and operating software

The BMW iX also sees debut of the latest generation of iDrive, based on BMW Operating System 8.

The new Operating System makes the most of the new BMW Curved Display and verbal communication with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which has also undergone an extensive upgrade.

New ‘My Modes’ personalisation options expand the range of vehicle settings that can be selected, thereby creating an all-encompassing personal driving experience.

Navigation using the cloud-based system BMW Maps and Augmented Reality Video in the control display ensures quick and accurate route planning while also making it easy for the driver to find their way on the road.

The BMW iX also integrates 5G onboard mobile technology for high-speed data transmission, future-proofing its infotainment systems for innovations to come.

Wide variety of driver assistance systems

The new technology toolkit in the BMW iX offers considerable potential for the development of automated driving and parking functions.

A new generation of sensors, a new software stack and a powerful computing platform provide the basis for exceptional intelligence. Five cameras, five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors are used to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings.

The BMW iX comes equipped with the most extensive set of standard driver assistance systems ever seen on a BMW. The front collision warning system, for instance, now detects oncoming traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians when turning.

Steering and Lane Control Assistant, both of which are standard on New Zealand-delivered models, have been significantly expanded, while Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function offers enhanced situational distance adjustment.

The exit warning function, which alerts to the presence of cyclists or pedestrians in the surrounding area before the doors are opened, and the Remote Theft Recorder, are both new features.

Also on the standard equipment list are Parking Assistant including Reversing Assist Camera and Reversing Assistant.

Exterior design exudes progressive luxury; spacious interior provides premium, feel-good ambience

The pioneering character of the BMW iX clearly shines through in its exterior design.

The reduced design language and precisely crafted details melds with the body’s muscular Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) proportions and imposing presence to create an aura of progressive luxury.

Standout exterior features include the almost completely blanked-off BMW kidney grille, whose surface is the product of innovative manufacturing techniques and which incorporates camera and radar sensors.

The placement of components is part of BMW’s Shy Tech philosophy where elements are seamlessly integrated and in some cases hidden from view.

The kidney grille also has an in-built cleaning system and self-healing function for remedying light stone chips.

The BMW iX has been rigorously designed from the inside out with a focus on improving quality of life and personal well-being in mind.

Vast amounts of room and newly developed seats with integral head restraints set the tone for the luxurious ambience. The absence of a centre tunnel creates extra legroom and sufficient space for storage facilities and a centre console designed in the style of a high-quality piece of furniture.

The premium and thoughtfully minimalistic feel of the cabin is also enhanced – as with exterior elements – via the use of Shy Tech, with certain features deliberately positioned out of sight such as speakers, intricately styled air vents and heated surfaces.

Feeler bars in the control panel, active haptic input buttons and a rocker switch for gear selection add futuristic instrumental flourishes.

In addition to the BMW Curved Display, the iX’s hexagonal steering wheel and frameless projector integration for the optional Head‑Up Display further add to the futuristic interior and focused driving experience.

All models feature the ‘Suite’ interior as standard, with exclusive olive leaf-tanned leather providing the ambience of a luxurious private living space in a selection of new colours such as Stone Grey, Amido and Castanea with highlights in Gold Bronze.

On request, customers can also choose an animal-free interior with the iX’s ‘Loft’ option, a cloth/microfibre upholstery package with Gold Bronze highlights that delivers the same luxurious and more minimalist feel.

The Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge, which is standard on iX xDrive50 Sport, is the largest panoramic glass roof ever offered by BMW at one metre wide and two metres long.

The large glass roof also features an electro-chromatic shade function that provides UV and solar heat protection to provide a comfortable cabin environment at all times.

The automatic climate control system in the BMW iX comes with a nano-particle filter to purify the air and new touchscreen controls. The system intelligently combines interior ventilation and surface, seat and steering wheel heating to maximise occupants’ sense of well-being.

In addition to acoustic pedestrian protection, the BMW iX also features a specially composed drive sound, which adds to the thrill of the driving experience by providing authentic feedback in response to accelerator movements and speed.

The BMW IconicSounds Electric function included as standard also allows new sound variants from a collaboration with film score composer Hans Zimmer to be added to the acoustic repertoire.

Production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing using purely green power, monitored raw materials extraction, high proportion of natural and recycled materials

All variants of the BMW iX are be produced at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.

Both the vehicle itself and the battery cells are manufactured using green power across the board, with a highly sustainable value chain that avoids primary resource use as much as possible built in to the production process.

BMW Group procures the cobalt and lithium required for the high-voltage batteries from controlled sources in Australia and Morocco and delivers it to the battery cell manufacturers.

The design principle for the electric motors allows the use of rare earth metals to be avoided in the drive system rotors. The company also smelts part of the aluminium used in the production of the car using green power from solar energy plants.

A high proportion of secondary aluminium and reused plastic also contribute to the resource-efficient production of the BMW iX. Its interior uses FSC-certified wood, leather tanned with olive leaf extracts and other natural materials. Recycled fishing nets are among the raw materials used for the floor coverings and mats.

The all-new BMW iX and the ChargeNow network in New Zealand

All new BMW electric vehicle owners will receive a free ChargeNow membership card and free membership.

BMW electric vehicle owners will also receive a 10% discount on all charging sessions used in the ChargeNow charging network for the first 24 months.

BMW iX xDrive40 Sport and iX xDrive50 Sport pricing*

BMW iX xDrive40 Sport $163,900*

BMW iX xDrive50 Sport $197,900*

*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST, but excludes on-road and delivery costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.

^#Power ratings for iX M60 are an estimated figure at the current time of printing.

BMW iX xDrive40 Sport:

Standard specification highlights:

Two current-excited synchronous motors, one front, one rear
77 kWh high-voltage battery unit
- 240kW
- 630Nm
- 0-100km/h 6.1s
- Max range (WLTP) = 425km
Metallic Paintwork
Sport Package (includes pronounced side sills in Black high-gloss, front apron (with Air Curtains) in body colour, exclusive 22-inch wheel design, dark headlights, Sport brakes with brake callipers in blue, dark smoked-glass taillights, exclusive paint finishes and a kidney grille pattern in Chrome (optionally Titanium Bronze).
BMW IconicSounds Electric
22” Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels, non-Runflat, incl. repair kit
LED Headlights
Shadow Line Exterior
Alarm System
Comfort Access
Seat Heating, front
Multifunctional Seats, front incl. massage function
Automatic Air Conditioning, 4-Zone
Ambient Lighting
Charging Cable - Mode 2 for domestic sockets
Charging Cable – Mode 3 for public chargers
Driving Assistant Professional
Parking Assistant Plus
harman/kardon Surround Sound
DAB+ Digital Radio
Storage for Wireless Charging
Connected Package Professional, incl. Apple CarPlay
ConnectedDrive eDrive Services
BMW Live Cockpit Pro, BMW Operating System 8
Interior Design ‘Suite’ - Olive Leaf Tanned Leather

iX xDrive50 Sport:
Includes all specification elements from the xDrive40 Sport and adds the following:

Two current-excited synchronous motors, one front, one rear
112 kWh high-voltage battery unit

- 385kW
- 765Nm
- 0-100km/h 4.6s
- Max range (WLTP) = 630km

Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge
BMW Laserlight
Integral Active Steering
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension
Soft-Close Doors

Option packages

Comfort Package

All models

Available only with Interior Design Suite Amido/Castanea

Steering Wheel Heating
Active Seat Ventilation, front seats
Heat Comfort Package, which includes:

Seat heating, front and rear
Armrest heating, centre console
Armrest heating, front and rear doors
Heated instrument panel lower section, beneath steering wheel and glove box lid
Heated front and rear door panels, upper trim

$3,400

Enhancement Package

xDrive40 Sport

Soft Close Doors
Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge
BMW Laserlight

$8,600

BMW iX – Technical Data

Variant

Power

Torque

0-100km/h (sec)

Battery
(kWh)

Range
(km, WLTP)

RRP*

xDrive40 Sport

240kW

630Nm

6.1

425

$163,900*

xDrive50 Sport

385kW

765Nm

4.6

112

630

$197,900*

BMW iX – Charging Data

Charging rate

xDrive40 Sport

xDrive50 Sport

Max DC Charge Rate

150kW

200kW

Range from 10 mins charge

at Public Charger (max rate)

>95km

150km

Public Charging

10 – 80% charge (max rate)

0:31hrs

(approx.)

0:35hrs

(approx.)

BMW i Wallbox

10 – 80% charge (11kW rate)

7:15hrs

(approx.)

10:45hrs

(approx.)

Domestic socket

10 – 80% charge (approx. 1.8kW rate)

44:00hrs

(approx.)

66:00hrs

(approx.)

- ENDS -

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BMW New Zealand announces pricing for updated BMW X3 and X4 in lead up to Q4 arrival.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 02:52:02 +0200

Extensive revisions applied to both BMW X3 and X4 with enhanced levels of standard equipment
Redesigned front and rear end on new BMW X3, with multiple interior upgrades
Consolidated engine line-up on BMW X3 also the most diverse in its class when considered alongside the incoming iX3
Top of the line BMW X4 M40i adopts striking new front end from X3 M40i with model-specific styling and interior upgrades
New BMW X3 and X4 range pricing in New Zealand starting from $89,900*

The new BMW X3 and X4 models will be introduced to the New Zealand market in Q4 this year, carrying a raft of updates and upgraded interior equipment.

The new and consolidated BMW X3 model range features four variants, with a fifth option available in the form of the highly-anticipated, all-electric iX3.

This makes the BMW X3 the model with the most diverse range of powertrains, giving customers compelling options for all lifestyles and preferences, in line with BMW Group’s ‘Power of Choice’ product strategy.

New modern design and sport-focused genes

The new BMW X3 now boasts an even more modern appearance that conveys a sporty and

powerful presence with design changes to the front and rear.

The front styling of the new BMW X3 is characterised by a redesigned BMW kidney grille, featuring headlights that are approximately 10 millimetres narrower.

The BMW kidney grille is now more strikingly shaped, especially in the upper area, and now features a single piece frame.

New Adaptive LED headlights with redesigned headlight graphics integrate matrix functions and intelligent adverse weather lights, doing away with the need for standalone foglights.

Ultra-long range BMW Laserlight systems with lighting capabilities of up to 650 metres are also optionally available.

The rear section of the new BMW X3 is made bolder and sportier as a result of various measures.

A black border provides the full LED rear lights a more precise appearance, while the narrower light graphic now includes a three-dimensionally modelled pincer contour and horizontal turn signals integrated in a filigree style.

The emphasis on horizontal lines, including in the concave area at the lower end of the tailgate, contributes to the clean impression of the rear.

Finally, newly designed and painted underbody protection trims provide a high-contrast finish and combine with the new, larger and flush-fitting free-form tailpipe trims for a truly sporty appearance.

The M Sport package, which is fitted as standard to the X3 xDrive30e and optional on the sDrive20i and xDrive20d, emphasises the dynamic genes of BMW’s Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept even further.

Larger air intakes and a striking diffuser underline the prowess of the BMW SAV dynamic character. The window graphics, roof rails and BMW kidney bars are additionally finished in high-gloss black.

The new BMW X3 xDrive30e also bears minor bespoke touches to highlight its clean nature - an “electrified by i” emblem adorns the front wing, while an additional blue ring surrounds all its BMW logos, including those on the wheel hub covers.

The range topping X3 M40i meanwhile enjoys even greater differentiation, with a distinct M double bar kidney grille design, bigger 21-inch wheels and a unique ‘Two Teeth’ tailpipe trim in black chrome to prominently confirm its roots in the BMW M high performance stable.

Top-spec BMW X4 reserved for high performance M fans in New Zealand

The new BMW X4 adopts the new front end of the new BMW X3, but adds a unique curved roofline for a standalone character and appearance.

In New Zealand, only the top of the range M40i is available, offering high performance BMW M fans a triple dose of power, dynamism and practicality.

The X4 M40i comes standard with the M Sport package, featuring the M double bar kidney grille design and bigger 21-inch wheels. As with the side air curtain panels, the front apron is finished in high-gloss black and provides a bold high-contrast.

Full LED rear lights that emphasise the vehicle width protrude strikingly from the vehicle body with a three-dimensional design. A unique rear apron insert in the shape of an anvil frames the wide free-form tailpipe trims for a powerful overall appearance.

Significantly revised interior for both models

The new BMW X3 and BMW X4 adopt the centre console from all-new BMW 4 Series, bringing a contemporary and sporty feel to their cabins.

The free-standing central Control Display with touch function now offers a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches and is fitted as standard in all vehicles.

The significantly improved standard equipment now also includes sports seats with covers from a new Sensatec generation – completely animal-free in origin.

The centre console on the new BMW X3 and X4 accommodates a newly designed control island with engine start button, gear selector lever, buttons for the start/stop system, electric parking brake, hill descent control and the BMW iDrive Controller.

New electroplated trim elements on the air vents add a touch of elegance while emphasising the interior’s horizontal lines.

Additional functions are offered by Ambient Light, which is now standard across both model lines.

The system features contour lighting above the decorative trim in the dashboard and lighting animations that correspond to events such as telephone calls and locking or unlocking the vehicle.

The most diverse line-up of powertrains available on the new BMW X3

Three engine variants are available for the BMW X3 line-up in New Zealand, starting with a 135kW/300Nm 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo for the X3 sDrive20i and a 140kW/400Nm diesel for the X3 xDrive20d.

A 215kW/420Nm (combined) plug-in hybrid powertrain is offered for the new BMW X3 xDrive30e. The plug-in hybrid SAV offers up to 46km of electric range on the WLTP cycle, ensuring that almost any daily work commute in New Zealand can be achieved emission-free.

The new BMW X3 xDrive30e features a 12kWh battery, and can be charged to 80% in as little as 2.5 hours using a BMW I Wallbox or compatible (Type 2) public AC charging station.

The intelligent plug-in hybrid plays to its strengths, depending on the driving situation. When charge is available, the car’s electric drivetrain is elected for moments it is most efficient at, for example, when moving off from standstill.

In cruising situations on the motorway, when its petrol powertrain can be more efficient, the car seamlessly switches over. The electric motor also intelligently recuperates excess energy generated by the brakes or engine deceleration to increase its e-range.

When required, the new BMW X3 xDrive30e can also enhance its total power output by intelligently utilising its electric motor.

The 135kW petrol powertrain can tap on the 80kW electric motor using a unique XtraBoost function for up to 10 seconds, making for a total temporary power output of 215kW.

The X3 M40i and X4 M40i both feature a powerful M TwinPower Turbo in-line six-cylinder engine producing an output of 285kW and 500Nm. This powerful engine enables ferocious acceleration, with both cars achieving the 0-100km/h sprint in just 4.8 seconds.

8-speed Steptronic transmission and BMW xDrive feature in line-up

All engines are mated to eight-speed Steptronic gearboxes and specifically configured to their respective engine characteristics.

BMW xDrive all-wheel drive makes a significant contribution to the versatile sporty flair of the BMW X3 and BMW X4.

Its precise electronic control ensures optimum power distribution, but retains BMW’s traditional rear-drive orientation to make dynamic cornering in particular a rewarding experience.

In addition, BMW xDrive optimises both driving stability and traction over rough terrain.

Driver assistance systems elevated for new models

In refreshing the BMW X3 and BMW X4, BMW has significantly expanded the range of modern driver assistance systems to enhance both comfort and safety.

BMW’s new Intelligent Personal Assistant is standard across the range, enabling a wide scope of voice-activated commands.

Naturally spoken instructions can now be used to regulate the air conditioning, open and close the windows or change the driving experience modes.

It can also access the new News app, which reads out the latest news to passengers and learn routines that increase comfort and driving pleasure.

With BMW Live Cockpit Professional as standard and intelligent networking including digital services based on BMW Operating System 7, the BMW X3 and BMW X4 now offer particularly close interaction between driver and vehicle.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional is supplemented by BMW Head-Up Display, which is also standard on all New Zealand-delivered BMW X3 and X4 models.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional delivers optimised wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The driver can view important information from the apps on the Control Display and – in intelligently processed form – in the instrument cluster and BMW Head-Up Display.

With Android Auto™, BMW Group adds another customer-relevant service to its range of seamless in-vehicle connectivity, providing easy and safe use of smartphone functions such as music, media or messaging apps while driving.

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.

In addition, the My BMW App provides a universal interface to the vehicle. It offers information on the state of the vehicle at all times and, depending on the options fitted, enables remote access functions such as vehicle location, locking and unlocking the doors or recording the vehicle’s surroundings (Remote 3D View).

My BMW App also enables X3 xDrive30e owners to view e-mobility specific information such as current charge state of charging session details.

Remote Software Upgrade updates “over-the-air”

Since 2018, with the introduction of BMW Operating System 7, drivers have been able to keep their vehicle constantly up to date with the latest software status using Remote Software Upgrade.

On the BMW X3 and BMW X4, upgrades include new services and features that can be loaded over-the-air.

Furthermore, intelligent networking provides the option to integrate additional functions into the vehicle at a later date via BMW Connected Drive Store.

BMW X3 and X4 pricing*

BMW X3 sDrive20i $89,900*

BMW X3 xDrive20d $101,900*

BMW X3 xDrive30e $109,900*

BMW X3 M40i $135,900*

BMW X4 M40i $140,900*

*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST, but excludes on-road and delivery costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.

Standard Specification:

BMW X3 sDrive20i (new features in bold)

BMW 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline four-cylinder petrol engine
- 135kW
- 300Nm
- 0 – 100km/h: 8.2s
8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission
Adaptive LED headlights
Ambient Lighting
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic tailgate
BMW Head-Up Display
Connected Package Professional incl. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
ConnectedDrive services
Driving Assistant
Animal-free Sensatec perforated upholstery
BMW Live Cockpit Professional
Sport Leather Steering Wheel
Parking Assistant
Reversing Assistant
Remote Software Update

BMW X3 xDrive20d in addition to X3 sDrive20i (new features in bold)

BMW 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline four-cylinder diesel engine
- 140kW
- 400Nm
- 0 – 100km/h: 8.0s
BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system

BMW X3 xDrive30e in addition to X3 sDrive20i (new features in bold)

BMW 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline four-cylinder petrol engine
- 135kW
- 300Nm
Electric Motor
- 80kW
- 265Nm
Combined output
- 215kW
- 420Nm
- 0-100km/h: 6.1s
BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system
M Sport Package
Adaptive suspension
20-inch Alloy Wheels
Anthracite Headliner
M Sport Brakes in Blue
M Aluminium Interior Trim
M Leather Steering Wheel
M High gloss Shadow Line
M High gloss Roof Rails
12-speaker Hi-Fi sound system
Parking Assistant Plus
Leather Vernasca Upholstery options

BMW X3 M40i/X4 M40i in addition to X3 xDrive30e (new features in bold)

BMW 3.0-litre M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine
- 285kW
- 500Nm
- 0 – 100km/h: 4.8s
BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system
BMW Laserlight
M Sport differential
M Adaptive suspension
Instrument Panel in Sensatec
Driving Assistant Professional
Seat heating for driver/front passenger
harman/kardon surround sound system

Equipment not applicable to X4 M40i:

Deletion of roof rails

Option packages for BMW X3 and X4

M Sport Package

sDrive20i / xDrive20d

19" M light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 887 M with run-flat tyres
Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
Adaptive Suspension
Door sill finishers with ‘M’ designation, front
M headliner anthracite
M high gloss Shadow Line
M roof rails high gloss Shadow Line
M interior trim, Aluminium Rhombicle Dark with highlight trim finishers Pearl Chrome
M Aerodynamics package
M Leather steering wheel

$5,000

Innovations Package
	X3				X4
	20i	20d	30e	M40i	M40i
Acoustic glazing	•	•	•	•	•
Comfort Access	•	•	S	S	S
M Seatbelts	-	-	•	•	•
Gesture Control	•	•	•	•	•
Lights Shadowline	•	•	•	-	-
Heated Seats	•	•	•	S	S
RRP	$2,900	$2,900	$1,700	$1,200	$1,200
• = Included in package- / S = Standard equipment / - = Not Applicable

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The new BMW iX3

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:01:00 +0200

Detailed model update for the BMW iX3 (electric power consumption combined: 18.9 – 18.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km as per WLTP) optimises the car’s sporting aura and the driving pleasure it offers, as well as ease of operation and the premium character of the interior. Fresh design accents underscore the close conceptual and technological links between the all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) for the premium midsize class and the BMW iX and BMW i4.
New BMW iX3 builds on its profile as a trailblazer for a new era of electric mobility. First model to feature fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. Advanced overall concept coherence enables unique combination of sporting prowess, exceptional efficiency, and long-distance ability with a range of up to 460 kilometres (286 miles) in the WLTP test cycle.
European premiere for the new BMW iX3 at the IAA Mobility 2021 event in Munich. Production to get underway at the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture’s Shenyang facility in China in September 2021 – both for the local market and for export.
Front end with increased presence thanks to larger BMW kidney grille, headlights around ten millimetres slimmer than before and newly sculpted front apron. Muscular surfacing at the rear. Striking, three-dimensional LED rear lights. Model-specific accents in BMW i Blue at the front and rear.
New BMW iX3 with standard M Sport package. New M aerodynamic wheels in 20-inch format optionally available as an alternative to the standard 19-inch aerodynamic wheels. Adaptive LED Headlights also included as standard. BMW Laserlight can be ordered as an option.
Fully digital screen grouping now with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and an enlarged control display matching its dimensions. Newly designed control panel on the centre console for the gear selector lever, BMW Controller, Start/Stop button and the buttons for the Driving Experience Control switch and parking brake.
Sport seats in the new Sensatec perforated upholstery variant and interior trim strips in the new Aluminium Rhombicle dark finish come as standard. BMW i Blue accents on the gear selector lever, Start/Stop button and steering wheel.
Highly integrated drive system with electric motor, transmission and power electronics in a single housing. Space-saving arrangement in the rear axle subframe, maximum output: 210 kW/286 hp, peak torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft). Power sent to the rear wheels, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds.
Model-specific high-voltage battery with a gross energy content of 80 kWh. Combined Charging Unit enables direct current (DC) fast-charging at a rate of up to 150 kW. 10-minute fast charge adds around 100 kilometres (62 miles) of range in the WLTP cycle. User-friendly and low-cost charging in the international BMW Charging network with a single registration.
Familiar BMW i holistic approach to sustainability throughout the value chain. Design of the electric motor enables use of rare earth metals to be avoided in the manufacture of the rotor. Extensive use of secondary raw materials. BMW Group oversees monitored procurement process for cobalt and lithium for high-voltage batteries. Manufacture of battery cells and the car as a whole powered by green energy alone.
Two equipment lines to choose from: “Inspiring” includes metallic paintwork, adaptive suspension, automatic tailgate operation, a panoramic glass roof, electrically adjustable seats, a sport leather steering wheel, a storage package and a three-zone automatic climate control system with pre-heating and pre-conditioning function. “Impressive” adds 20-inch light-alloy wheels, acoustic glazing, Vernasca leather trim, BMW Head-Up Display, Harman Kardon Surround Sound System and BMW IconicSounds Electric.
Exceptionally wide selection of driver assistance systems come as standard, including Driving Assistant Professional with the Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, automatic Speed Limit Assist and route monitoring. Also standard: Parking Assistant with Reversing Assist Camera and Reversing Assistant.
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant as standard. Also standard: smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto preparation, Remote Software Upgrade and other digital services from BMW Connected.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Homologation numbers for German market:

NEFZ: [ ]; WLTP (combined): consumption: 18,9-18,5kWh/100km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; range: 453-461 km

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The first-ever BMW iX and the first-ever BMW i4: Joint global campaign plays to the rhythm of Coldplay's new hit.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0200

Munich. Local emission-free driving pleasure has never been greater than with the first-ever BMW iX and the first-ever BMW i4. The fitting soundtrack for the debut of the latest all-electric models is called "Higher Power" and comes from the British band Coldplay. You can hear the quartet's latest single in the TV commercials filmed for launching the joint worldwide communication campaign for the two new models. It delivers the perfect message with the lyric line "This joy is electric". The song for a new era of individual mobility marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between BMW and Coldplay.

Back in 2014, Coldplay, made up of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Guy Berryman, performed before 1,500 fans at the end of their "Ghost Stories Tour" at BMW Welt in Munich. On the basis of the contact established at that time, a creative connection has now been established between the premium car manufacturer and the band, which has achieved worldwide success in the charts. This is based in particular on a common interest in sustainability in various areas of life.

"In the initial discussions we quickly realised: Coldplay and BMW share many common goals that go far beyond marketing," says Jens Thiemer, Senior Vice President Customer and Brand BMW. "Based on this we developed a real co-creation in which the band actively contributed their thoughts and attitude to the design of our campaign for the BMW iX and the BMW i4." The shared awareness of sustainability gave rise to an intensive creative process between BMW and the British musicians and which will produce further co-created elements later in the year.

For the BMW Group, the premiere of the BMW iX and the BMW i4 is an important milestone in the current phase of its transformation towards electric mobility. The company expects all-electric models to account for at least 50 percent of its global vehicle sales as early as 2030. The Coldplay musicians are looking for innovative ways to combine their popularity and performances in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans with a positive impact with regard to sustainability. The band said "We are proud to partner with BMW as part of our efforts to make everything we do as sustainable as possible. The technology that BMW use for their electric cars can power our live performances almost entirely from renewable energy."

For the premiere of their new song "Higher Power", Coldplay already managed to overcome the usual boundaries of the music business. Last month, Coldplay premiered "Higher Power” in space. The song was played for the first time by French astronaut Thomas Pesquet on the International Space Station. Shortly after, the band played its first live set of 2021 for earthly audiences in a special livestream from the site of Glastonbury Festival.

With the launch for the campaign film for the BMW iX and the BMW i4, fans all over the world can now enjoy the sound of "Higher Power". "And that's just the beginning," announces Stefan Ponikva, Vice President BMW Brand Communication and Brand Experience. "We are already looking forward to being able to realise exciting projects with regard to sustainability in an intensive and substantial collaboration with Coldplay."

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Refreshed BMW X3 M and X4 M to arrive in New Zealand Q4 2021.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:34:10 +0200

Additional 50Nm torque from powerful in-line 6-cylinder M engine
0-100km/h sprint time achieved in just 3.8 seconds
Refreshed exterior features striking new front and rear sections
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration as standard
Driving Assistant Professional available for the first time
Local arrival in New Zealand scheduled in Q4 2021

BMW M GmbH has just announced full model refreshes for its high-performance mid-size Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupé, with both models expected to arrive in New Zealand by Q4 2021.

The two new models will strengthen BMW’s high-performance M portfolio in New Zealand, where more than one in every four cars sold carries M or M Performance credentials.

Two years after initial market launch, the refreshed BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition bring new design features drawn from the series X3 and X4, along with M specific changes and a new operating concept.

The new BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition also offer increased pulling power. The most powerful BMW in-line 6-cylinder petrol engine with a peak output of 375 kW/510 hp – also found on the storming all-new BMW M3 Competition and M4 Competition – has a maximum torque which has been increased by 50 Nm to 650 Nm, enabling a 0.3-second improvement in the time required for the standard sprint from 0 to 100 km/h to 3.8 seconds.

This puts the performance of the BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition on a par with super sports cars. The top speed is electronically cut off at 250 km/h, but can be optionally raised to 285 km/h in conjunction with the optional M Driver’s Package.

Prices and local equipment specifications will be announced soon.

High-revving and with motor racing expertise.

The in-line 6-cylinder engine in the BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition now features the forged lightweight crankshaft of the BMW M3 and M4 models. An extremely torsion-resistant design enables transmission of the particularly high torque, while low weight and reduced rotating masses contribute to more free-revving characteristics.

The in-line 6-cylinder engine’s racetrack-proven cooling system is designed to enable an exceptionally high level of output and includes two laterally positioned radiators in addition to the central one. There is also an additional engine oil cooler and a separate transmission oil cooler.

BMW M GmbH has also designed a motorsports-inspired oil supply system for the two new cars, with two separate chambers and an integrated suction channel in a weight-optimised oil pan guaranteeing steady oil supply at all times, even during extreme longitudinal and lateral acceleration.

M sports exhaust and 8-speed M Steptronic transmission.

The BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition come standard with the M Sports exhaust, emanating a sonorous sound under high engine speeds and loads to give the car the persona of motor racing machine.

This creates a particularly emotional driving experience – while fully retaining day-to-day practicality. In addition, the infinitely variable flaps of the M sports exhaust system allow for a highly varied sound production, depending on desired aural outcome.

Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. In addition to fully automatic gear changes, it also enables manual shifting with sequential selection of the drive position.

A new M gear selector makes a debut in the refreshed BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition. In manual mode, multiple downshifts can be made to the lowest possible gear to maximise engine braking capabilities. When accelerating, no forced upshift is triggered even when the engine is revved up.

M xDrive all-wheel drive system with rear-wheel orientation.

The M xDrive all-wheel drive system further contributes to the high agility of the BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition, combining the traction benefits of all wheel drive with the signature driving feeling of classic rear-wheel drive BMWs.

The electronically controlled M xDrive – which is networked with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system – only directs part of the drive torque to the front axle when the rear wheels reach the limits of their power transmission capabilities.

At the touch of a button, the driver can influence not only how the driving stability control works but also the distribution of drive torque between the front and rear wheels.

The centrally controlled interaction of the M xDrive all-wheel drive system with the Active M Differential ensures loss-free transmission of engine power.

Superior driving dynamics in hallmark M style.

The BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition provide an exceptional level of driving dynamics potential.

Outstanding values in the areas of longitudinal and lateral acceleration, handling and deceleration go hand in hand with a high level of driving stability, neutral self-steering response and comfort characteristics that enhance suitability for day-today use and lengthy trips.

M Adaptive Suspension, standard on the BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition in New Zealand, are set-up specifically for each car; electronically controlled dampers ensure both a high level of day-to-day comfort and extremely direct road contact with minimised wheel and body movement.

Damping forces are ideally suited to cope with every situation on the road, and are set individually for each wheel at continuously varying levels by means of electromagnetically controlled valves within each damper.

Driving precision and response are further sharpened based on an extensive package of body and suspension reinforcements, for example an M specific strut package.

A specifically-calibrated DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system also contributes to a typical M driving experience. In M Dynamic Mode, this system allows additional wheel slip to generate the self-steering response that is typical of M, enabling controlled drift manoeuvres when used on the race track, for example.

M compound brake system and 21-inch wheels as standard.

The performance characteristics of the BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition are complemented by powerful M compound brakes. The brake calipers feature the M logo and are finished in blue as standard or in high-gloss black or red on request.

Wheel and tyre packages are geared for maximum performance, with 21-inch wheels with mixed tyres in 255/40 ZR21 at the front and 265/40 ZR21 at the rear. New M forged wheels in Style 892M Star Spoke Jet Black burnished contribute to a weight saving of 2 kilograms per wheel. Alternatively, the well-known M light alloy wheel 765M V-Spoke is also available in Jet Black burnished.

Larger BMW kidney grille and a more striking front section.

The new BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition have enlarged BMW kidney grilles in a one-piece frame and headlights narrowed by about ten millimetres, drawn from the likewise refreshed BMW X3 and BMW X4.

An iCam is positioned in the centre piece of the one-piece frame, simultaneously providing visual separation of the BMW kidney grille. As with all M models, high-gloss black double kidney bars provide more aggression to the front compared to series models.

In addition to the standard adaptive LED headlights with Matrix function, the BMW Laser Light with a range of up to 650 metres is now also available as an optional extra. BMW M GmbH has also designed the M specific front apron to be even more expressive on the new X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition.

One particularly striking feature is the new, vertically arranged and elongated side air intakes; these are angled down towards the spoiler lip in a bend towards the centre of the vehicle, where they follow the hexagonal shape of the central air intake.

They are framed by trim elements in high-gloss black, which is also used for the caps of the aerodynamically optimised M exterior mirrors and the characteristic M gills integrated in the air breathers, as well as the rear spoiler only on the BMW X4 M Competition.

Distinctive rear aprons in a new design and new paint finishes.

The BMW X3 M Competition has full-LED rear lights derived from the refreshed BMW X3 with a black surround and narrower illuminated graphics. The lower section of the rear apron is M specific and finished in high-gloss black.

Large diffusers on both the new BMW X3 M Competition and X4 M Competition are flanked on the right and left by the tailpipe pairs of the M sports exhaust system, which are finished in black chrome.

The new rear apron of the BMW X4 M Competition features a wide, offset insert in the shape of an anvil. Like the lateral air-curtain-panels, which also accommodate the now vertical reflectors, this is finished in high-gloss black, ensuring a particularly powerful overall impression.

In addition to M Carbon Black metallic and M Brooklyn Grey metallic, there are two new paint finishes reserved exclusively for the M Competition models – M Marina Bay Blue metallic and M Sao Paulo Yellow.

In addition, a wide range of BMW Individual paint finishes are available for the first time such as the matt finish Frozen Marina Bay Blue metallic.

M typical interior with new accents.

The BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition feature M sports seats with electrically adjustable headrests and illuminated M logo as standard.

In addition to the extended Merino leather upholstery in four colour combinations, the BMW Individual extended Merino leather upholstery in Tartufo is also available as an option. The air vents have new galvanised trim, the interior trims are now finished in dark Rhombicle aluminium as standard, and a new open pore ash variant is available as an option.

The M leather steering wheel with multifunction features contrast stitching in the BMW M colours and an open 6 o'clock spoke.

New control island from the current BMW M3 and M4 models.

Originating from the current BMW M3 and M4 models, the newly designed control island on the centre console includes two new buttons in addition to the specific M gear selector with Drivelogic rocker switch, the BMW Controller and the red engine start button, which is now positioned here.

The set-up button provides direct access to all settings options for the engine and suspension: it is used to access a menu in the Control Display that lists the current vehicle settings. Two individually configured variants of the M set-up can be permanently stored and retrieved at any time using the two M buttons on the steering wheel.

The M Mode button can be used to influence the activities of the driver assistance systems as well as the displays in the instrument cluster and in the Head-Up Display at the touch of a button, thereby enabling a driving experience to be created that is appropriate to the situation and typical of M in each case.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional with intelligent networking.

The new BMW X3 M Competition and the new BMW X4 M Competition come equipped with BMW Live Cockpit Professional including Connected Drive as standard.

Intelligent networking including innovative digital services based on BMW Operating System 7 – such as BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, Connected Music and Remote Software Upgrade – enable particularly intense interaction between driver and vehicle.

Intuitive multi-modal operation has been further optimised: depending on the situation, the driver has a choice between touch operation on the Control Display, the tried-and-tested BMW Controller, the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel and voice control.

A Harman Kardon surround sound system now comes as standard for a superb audio experience. BMW Live Cockpit Professional offers a fully digital display network: the high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and the Control Display each have a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches.

The fully digital instrument display offers, among other things, the M View with specific displays adopted from the BMW M8 models. M specific display content is also available with the optional BMW Head-Up Display.

The cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps offers particularly fast and precise calculation of routes and arrival times, real-time traffic data updates at short intervals and free text input for selecting navigation destinations.

Smartphone integration and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

Another standard feature is optimised smartphone integration. Android Auto can now also be used with the vehicle’s operating system in addition to Apple CarPlay.

Here, the driver can view all the important information from the apps on the Control Display and also – in intelligently processed form – in the instrument cluster and the optional Head-Up Display.

The capabilities of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant are being expanded on an ongoing basis. With the digital companion, 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.

It can also access the new News app, which reads out the latest news to passengers, and learn routines that increase comfort and driving pleasure in certain situations.

Remote Software Upgrade and BMW Drive Recorder.

BMW Operating System 7 now also includes Remote Software Upgrade. This means that the BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition always remain up to date with the latest software.

The upgrades can include different content from new services to improved vehicle features and can be loaded "over-the-air". It is also possible to integrate additional vehicle functions in the vehicle at a later date, such as the new BMW Drive Recorder, which records video images around the vehicle.

Driving Assistant Professional available for the first time.

The BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition come with all the modern driver assistance systems of the BMW X3 and BMW X4. In addition to the Driving Assistant, the Driving Assistant Professional is available as an option for the first time.

It includes Active Cruise Control with improved functionality in the city, intersection warning with additional city braking function, emergency lane assistant and the improved steering/lane guidance assistant.

The 3D environment visualisation in the instrument cluster provides an overview of which Driving Assistant Professional assistance systems are activated and what functions they offer.

The optional Parking Assistant Plus now also includes the reverse assistant, which helps retrace a completed line in reverse. Parking Assistant Plus uses Park View, Panorama View and 3D Top View to create a 360-degree image of the vehicle and its surroundings from various perspectives.

Meanwhile, the driver can have a three-dimensional live image of their vehicle and its surroundings transmitted to their smartphone by means of Remote 3D View.

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BMW New Zealand refreshes plug-in hybrid range with updated X3 and X4 arriving Q4 2021.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:24:19 +0200

New BMW X3 xDrive30e refreshed to bolster BMW New Zealand’s plug-in hybrid line-up later this year, alongside entire BMW X3 and X4 range
215kW combined output and provides fully electric driving range of up to 50 kilometres
Joins BMW 225xe, 330e, 530e, 745e and X5 xDrive45e in local PHEV range
Extensive updates applied to both BMW X3 and X4
Changes to X3 design include redesigned front and rear end and interior enhancements
Revised X4 adopts striking new front end from X3 with model-specific interpretation of kidney grille styling and interior upgrades
New line-ups to launch in Q4 2021 with pricing and specification to be announced ahead of local launch

BMW New Zealand refreshes its electrified portfolio with the launch of the new X3 xDrive30e PHEV at the end of this year, alongside a model update for the entire X3 and X4 range.

The new model is set to continue BMW New Zealand’s strong pace with electrified offerings, achieving one of the highest sales and growth rates in New Zealand this year.

The X3 xDrive30e combines a four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor, transmitting power to all four wheels. It develops combined output of 215kW, which can be increased by up to 30kW by temporary use of the electric motor’s peak output.

Its advanced lithium-ion high-voltage battery enables fully electric, emissions-free driving range of up to 50 kilometres.

The new PHEV model headlines the refreshed BMW X3 line-up, which, alongside the similarly updated X4 range, will arrive in New Zealand for customer deliveries in Q4 2021.

BMW X3 with classic X elements and sporty genes

The new BMW X3 now boasts a modernised appearance that conveys a more powerful presence with design changes to the front and rear.

Redesigned elements include the BMW kidney grille, headlights, front apron and rear bumper, while new graphics have been applied to the rear lights.

The M Sport package, which is fitted to the X3 xDrive30i and X3 xDrive30d as standard, emphasises the dynamic genes of BMW’s Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. The range topping X3 M40i meanwhile prominently displays its strong links with high performance BMW M stable.

New BMW kidney grille and narrower headlights

The front styling of the new BMW X3 is characterised by a redesigned BMW kidney grille, headlights that are approximately 10 millimetres narrower, and a new front apron.

The BMW kidney grille is now more strikingly shaped, especially in the upper area, and now features a single piece frame.

The front headlights feature full LED technology as standard to provide powerful lighting performance in low light conditions.

In addition to the optional adaptive LED headlights with Matrix function, where the adverse weather light takes on the function of the previously separate fog lights, the BMW Laser

Light system with a range of up to 650 metres is now also available as an optional extra.

Redesigned front apron and rear apron

Below the headlights, vertical air intakes arranged in a triangular interpretation frame the front bumper.

Taut and amply sized surfaces in body colour and the robust underbody protection reinforce the X3’s commanding road presence.

The BMW X3 xDrive30e also bears an “electrified by i” emblem on the front wing, while an additional blue ring adorns all its BMW logos, including those on the wheel hub covers.

The rear section of the new BMW X3 offers greater clarity as a result of various measures.

A black border provides the full LED rear lights a more precise appearance, while the narrower light graphic now includes a three-dimensionally modelled pincer contour and horizontal turn signals integrated in a filigree style.

The emphasis on horizontal lines, including in the concave area at the lower end of the tailgate, contributes to the clean impression of the rear.

The newly designed and painted underbody protection provides a prominent finish and combines with the new, flush-fitting free-form tailpipe trims that are larger and sportier in appearance.

M Sport package with specific exterior details

The M Sport package provides the BMW X3 an even more dynamic orientation. The specific front apron features significantly larger air inlets and inserts finished in high-gloss black, as well as more pronounced air curtains.

The window graphics, roof rails and BMW kidney frame and bars are also optionally available in high-gloss black. The rear bumper includes a more striking diffuser finished in Dark Shadow along with two additional side air-curtain-panels in high-gloss black.

The standard trim includes the new 19-inch Y-Spoke 887M alloy wheel in Midnight Grey Bicolor with 245/50 R19 tyres.

Additional wheels in 20 inch and 21 inch are available as an option, as well as the M Sport brake system with blue or red brake callipers.

Further hints of BMW M in X3 M40i

Further visual differentiation is offered by the BMW X3 M40i, which shows its affiliation with the BMW M portfolio via a specific BMW M kidney.

In addition to a chrome frame, the grille bears the typical M double grille bars in high-gloss black and with an M logo.

While the same aprons as the M Sport package can found at the front and rear, the aerodynamically optimised M exterior mirrors in high-gloss black, the free-form tailpipe trims in black chrome and the striking “Two Teeth” design ensure a distinctive look.

The BMW X3 M40i is fitted as standard with 21-inch M light alloy wheels double-spoke 699M in Orbit Grey with 245/45 R20 tyres at the front and 275/40 R20 at the rear.

As an optional extra, these wheels are available in Jet Black, while other exclusive options include the 21-inch M light alloy wheels double spoke 718M in a Jet Black burnished finish.

New BMW X4 characterised by exclusive mesh kidney grille

The BMW X4 adopts the new front end of the BMW X3 but adds an exclusive distinguishing feature in the form of the mesh kidney.

LED headlights are fitted standard, while adaptive versions of those units are available as an option. BMW Laser Light can also be optioned for the new BMW X4.

The rear design now has an even more clear-cut shape with flat, full LED rear lights that emphasise the vehicle width and protrude strikingly from the vehicle body with a three-dimensional design.

The new rear apron has a tidier appearance, with an increased proportion of painted surface and reflectors now placed vertically and lower in the bumper.

The wide free-form tailpipe trims echo the horizontal lines of the upper section.

M Sport package with striking rear apron on BMW X4

The M Sport package, which is standard on X4 xDrive20i and X4 xDrive30i, features the BMW mesh kidney – the frame and inserts of which are painted in high-gloss black – as well as a new rear apron with a wide, offset insert in the shape of an anvil.

As with the side air curtain panels, the apron is finished in high-gloss black and provides a powerful overall impression. The M Sport package includes the new 19-inch alloy wheel Y Spoke 887M in Midnight Grey Bicolor with 245/50 R19 tyres as standard.

Additional 20-inch and 21-inch wheels and the M Sport brake system are available as options.

BMW M insignia for X4 M40i

The BMW X4 M40i is based on the appearance and standard equipment of the corresponding X3.

As with that variant, it bears typical BMW M insignia such as the specific BMW M kidney with chrome frame, double kidney bars in high-gloss black with M logo and the aerodynamically optimised M exterior mirrors in high-gloss black.

The rear apron with its anvil shaped insert is complemented by an air curtain trimmed in high-gloss black.

Free-form tailpipe trims in black chrome with the “Two Teeth" complete the reinvigorated X4 rear end styling detail.

Eleven paint finishes for the BMW X3 and one exclusively for BMW X4

BMW offers a total of 11 paint finishes in the regular range.

The metallic paint finish Skyscraper Grey (from 12/21) is new, as is M Brooklyn Grey metallic from the M Sport package upwards, along with the two BMW Individual paint

finishes Aventurine Red and Tanzanite Blue.

The new metallic finish, Piedmont Red, is available exclusively for the BMW X4.

For the first time there is also a choice of numerous special BMW Individual paint finishes

for the two models, including matt finishes such as Frozen Deep Grey.

Significantly revised interior for both models

The new BMW X3 and BMW X4 adopt the centre console from current BMW 4 Series, bringing a contemporary and sporty feel to their cabins.

The free-standing, central Control Display with touch function now offers a screen diagonal of 10.25 inches as standard in all vehicles. A 12.3-inch version of the touch display

is also available as an option.

The significantly improved standard equipment now also includes sports seats with covers from a new Sensatec generation in the new Ray grain and with perforated main seat surfaces, as well as automatic climate control with 3-zone control.

In order to make the vehicle configuration process clearer and more straightforward for customers, the complexity of the equipment lines and optional extras has deliberately been reduced by 30 per cent.

In addition to the cupholder and a model-specific emblem, the centre console accommodates the newly designed control island with engine start button, gear selector lever, buttons for the start/stop system, electric parking brake, hill descent control and the BMW iDrive Controller.

New electroplated trim elements on the air vents add a touch of elegance while emphasising the interior’s horizontal lines.

Additional functions are offered by the optional Ambient Light, which features contour lighting above the decorative trim in the dashboard and lighting that shines gently

downwards below the accent trim to create both a premium and relaxing interior atmosphere.

Three petrol engines and two diesel engines on offer across X3 and X4

There are three petrol engine variants available for BMW X3 and X4 as per the current
line-up, with 135kW/300Nm developed by the X3 sDrive20i and X4 xDrive20i, 185kW/350Nm from the X3 xDrive30i and X4 xDrive30i 285kW/500Nm from the X3 M40i.

There are two diesel variants exclusively for the X3 line, with 140kW/400Nm delivered by the X3 xDrive20d and 195kW/650Nm from the X3 xDrive30d.

8-speed Steptronic transmission and BMW xDrive as standard

All engines are mated to eight-speed Steptronic gearboxes and specifically configured to their respective engine characteristics.

Paddle shifters are fitted to all BMW X3 models from the xDrive20i up and all three X4 variants.

BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive makes a significant contribution to the versatile sporty flair of the BMW X3 and BMW X4.

Its precise electronic control ensures optimum power distribution, with its rear-wheel orientation making dynamic cornering in particular a rewarding experience.

In addition, BMW xDrive optimises both driving stability and traction over rough terrain.

Driving Assistant Professional available for the first time

In refreshing the BMW X3 and BMW X4, BMW has significantly expanded the range of modern driver assistance systems to enhance both comfort and safety.

Driving Assistant Professional, available for the first time as an option on BMW X3 and X4, provides increased safety and convenience benefits.

In addition to the Driving Assistant, functions include Active Cruise Control with improved functionality in the city, junction warning with additional city brake function, emergency lane assistant and improved steering/lane guidance assistant.

The 3D environment visualisation Assisted View in the instrument cluster provides an

overview of which Driving Assistant Professional assistance systems are activated and what functions they offer.

Parking Assistant Plus now also includes the reverse assistant, which helps retrace a completed line in reverse. Another new feature in the BMW X3 and BMW X4 is the

optional BMW Drive Recorder, which takes videos around the vehicle.

BMW Live Cockpit Plus puts driver at one with vehicle

With BMW Live Cockpit Plus as standard and intelligent networking including digital services based on BMW Operating System 7, the BMW X3 and BMW X4 now offer particularly close interaction between driver and vehicle.

BMW Live Cockpit Plus includes the iDrive operating system in combination with a 12.3-inch Control Display and a Touch Controller, as well as an instrument cluster with a 5.1-inch colour display at the centre.

The BMW Live Cockpit Plus is supplemented by BMW Head-Up Display, standard on BMW X3 and X4 models in New Zealand.

Smartphone connectivity and integration of third-party services

BMW Live Cockpit Plus and BMW Live Cockpit Professional offer optimised wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay.

The driver can view all the important information from the apps on the Control Display and also – in intelligently processed form – in the instrument cluster and BMW Head-Up Display.

With Android Auto™, BMW Group has added another customer-relevant service to its range of seamless in-vehicle connectivity, offering easy and safe use of smartphone functions such as music, media or messaging apps while driving.

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.

Deep integration of Amazon Alexa makes it possible to use Amazon’s voice service inside the vehicle in the same way the customer is accustomed to doing at home.

With the help of the new My BMW app, Amazon Alexa can be installed in the vehicle in just a few steps.

Enhanced functionality for the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant has also gained additional capabilities for the BMW X3 and BMW X4, creating an even more intuitive and user-friendly experience for occupants.

Naturally spoken instructions can now be used to regulate the air conditioning, open and close the windows or change the driving experience switch modes.

It can also access the new News app, which reads out the latest news to passengers and learn routines that increase comfort and driving pleasure.

Remote Software Upgrade updates “over-the-air”

Since 2018, with the introduction of BMW Operating System 7, drivers have been able to keep their vehicle constantly up to date with the latest software status using Remote Software Upgrade.

On the BMW X3 and BMW X4, upgrades include new services and features that can be loaded over-the-air.

Furthermore, intelligent networking offers the option to integrate additional functions into the vehicle at a later date via BMW Connected Drive Store.

Options that can be acquired and retrofitted digitally include high beam assistant and BMW Drive Recorder.

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First-ever emissions-free M variant to headline all-new BMW i4 line-up in Q1, 2022

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:18:45 +0200

All-new fully electric BMW i4 models to land in New Zealand in Q1, 2022
M50 variant set to top range with storming 400kW and 795Nm electric powertrain
First-ever locally emissions-free M Performance variant
i4 M50 to achieve 0-100km/h sprint time of just 3.9 seconds while offering 510 kilometres of WLTP range
2022 line-up to also include i4 eDrive40 model with 250kW, 430kW and 590km WLTP range
Local pricing and specification to be detailed in the lead up to launch
BMW NZ Online Store to offer customers the opportunity to reserve their new BMW i4 well ahead of vehicle arrivals

The first locally emissions-free BMW M variant will headline the all-new BMW i4 line-up, scheduled to arrive in New Zealand in Q1, 2022.

The BMW i4 M50 performance model adopts one electric motor at the front axle and another at the rear to deliver a combined system output of 400kW and high-intensity electric driving pleasure with a range of 510 kilometres in the WLTP cycle.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 will join the line-up with a 250kW electric motor configured in classical rear-wheel-drive. Its maximum range as per the WLTP cycle is 590 kilometres.

Flexible vehicle architecture, higher level of overall coherence

In line with BMW Group’s ongoing second phase of transformation towards electric mobility, the development of the BMW i4 was based on a flexible vehicle architecture.

This was devised – from the outset, for the first time – for an all-electric drive system.

Among the highlights of the new electric powertrain are compact drive units that have an elastic bearing in their respective axle subframes.

A centre of gravity up to 53 millimetres lower than that of the BMW 3 Series Sedan, even weight distribution, a torsionally stiff and weight-minimised body and optimised aerodynamics (C_d of 0.24), plus a long wheelbase and wide tracks, provide the perfect recipe for BMW’s familiar sporting ability.

In addition, the vehicle concept offers a trademark BMW solution to the traditional clash between sportiness and long-distance ability. This is in the form of an efficient drive system technology and intelligent lightweight design that enables sharp dynamics and a long range without the need for disproportionately large and heavy batteries.

The integrated application of all powertrain and chassis components also helps provide the BMW i4 a degree of design coherence its rivals cannot match.

BMW Group’s technological expertise and long experience in the development of extremely sporty premium cars imbue the BMW i4 with dynamic driving abilities extending far beyond the rapid straight-line acceleration typical of a powerful electric car.

The result is effortless progress, even in challenging driving conditions, as well as precisely controllable handling.

Model-specific chassis technology and electric all-wheel drive deliver dynamic thrills

Near-actuator wheel slip limitation optimises traction and directional stability in all road and weather conditions. This extremely fast-acting and precise system is fitted as standard on the BMW i4 and teams up with electric all-wheel-drive for the first time.

This combination gives the BMW i4 M50 exceptional dynamic poise during bursts of speed and under intense lateral acceleration. The drive torque control for both motors reacts notably faster and with far greater accuracy than would be possible with a transfer case positioned between the axles.

The BMW i4 M50 is also equipped with adaptive M suspension that incorporates bespoke tuning, variable sport steering, M Sport brakes and up to 20-inch M light-alloy wheels with mixed-size tyres.

Highly integrated and efficient drive system technology

The fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology in the BMW i4 comprises drive units which bring together the electric motor, power electronics and transmission within a single housing.

This highly integrated electric drive system topology gives a power density of up to 2.14 kW/kg and an exceptionally high efficiency factor.

The motors work according to the principle of an electrically excited synchronous motor. The excitation of the rotor in the BMW i4 motors is not induced by fixed permanent magnets but rather the precisely controlled feed-in of electric energy.

The performance characteristics of the motors are defined by their considerable torque. This is available on tap from pull-away and sustained over an extremely wide rev band.

Demanding a large amount of power for more than 10 seconds in the BMW i4 M50 triggers Sport Boost, which unfurls not only the drive system’s maximum output but also maximum system torque of 795Nm.

This enables the BMW M model to sprint from 0-100 km/h in a blistering 3.9 seconds.

The drive system in the BMW i4 eDrive40 generates peak torque of 430Nm, providing it a 0-100 km/h time of just 5.7 seconds.

The sporty driving experience is accompanied by a model-specific drive sound delivering authentic feedback to movements of the accelerator. This gives the BMW i4 M50 an energy-charged soundtrack.

The optional BMW IconicSounds Electric enables integration of new sound variants created as part of BMW’s collaboration with legendary film and music composer Hans Zimmer.

Adaptive and individually adjustable recuperation

Adaptive recuperation gives the efficiency and range of the BMW i4 an additional boost.

Intelligently connected drive management means the intensity of the brake energy recuperation can be adapted to the road situation, as detected by data from the navigation system and the sensors used by the driver assistance systems.

For example, when approaching a junction, recuperation power can be increased and energy fed into the high-voltage battery while harnessing the deceleration effect.

On the open road, meanwhile, the i4 can freewheel with no drive power when the driver eases off the accelerator.

Alternatively, in driving position D, a high, medium or low Brake Energy Regeneration setting for all driving situations can be selected in the BMW iDrive menu.

In driving position B, a high level of recuperation is activated automatically, generating the distinctive one-pedal feeling. Maximum recuperation power is 116kW in the BMW i4 eDrive40 and 195kW in the BMW i4 M50.

High-voltage battery with the latest battery cell technology

Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology comprises a high-voltage battery with the latest battery cell technology.

The gravimetric energy density of the lithium-ion battery has been increased by around 20 per cent once more in comparison with the battery in the current BMW i3. The gross energy content of the high-voltage battery is 83.9kWh.

The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) of the BMW i4 has been designed to enable extremely flexible battery charging. DC charging is possible at up to 200kW.

Design: the visual expression of dynamism, elegance and sustainability

The BMW i4 blends the customary sporting elegance of the BMW brand’s coupés with the comfort of a four-door model and an injection of modern functionality.

The stretched proportions and clear use of forms in its body design send out a message of exclusivity and the dynamic flair for which BMW is renowned.

Additionally, accents in BMW i Blue for the largely blanked-off kidney grille, the battery technology in the floor area of the car and the sporty diffuser elements – which optimise the car’s aerodynamics – highlight their sustainability-friendly credentials.

Short overhangs, slim pillars, doors with frameless windows and a roofline that flows smoothly into the rear underscore a silhouette that befits the BMW coupé mould.

Slim headlights, available as an option with BMW Laserlight, and the striking BMW kidney grille with its discreetly integrated camera in combination with ultrasonic and radar sensors are the defining features of the front end.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 in M Sport specification and the BMW i4 M50 employ their own distinctive design features to underscore their performance-focused character.

An M Carbon exterior package can be ordered as an option, while model-specific M Performance Parts are included in the Genuine BMW Accessory range.

The interior brings a driver-focused cockpit and ambience of premium luxury together with a generously sized, variable-use space.

Acoustic glazing, pre-heating and pre-conditioning come as standard, as do sport seats and a sports steering wheel.

The transmission selector lever, BMW Controller and function keys are positioned on a control panel in the centre console that exudes modern design.

The large tailgate has an automatic opening and closing mechanism as standard. Load compartment capacity ranges between 470 and 1,290 litres.

The BMW i4 offers class-leading individualisation options which accentuate its premium character.

Elements include seat heating and ventilation, Vernasca leather and BMW Individual leather trim variants, Sensatec and leather coverings for the instrument panel, M Sport package Pro, a glass slide/tilt sunroof, ambient lighting and the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System.

Premiere of the new generation BMW iDrive control/operation system

The new generation of the iDrive display and control/operation system fitted for the first time in the BMW i4 extends the interaction between driver and vehicle into natural dialogue.

It is based on the new BMW Operating System 8 and has been designed with a clear focus on the touchscreen functionality of the BMW Curved Display and

spoken communication with the extensively upgraded BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

The BMW Curved Display fully digital screen grouping brings together a 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display behind a glass surface angled towards the driver. The digital Intelligent Personal Assistant has gained additional skills and uses a new graphic to communicate with the vehicle’s occupants.

The three-zone automatic climate control system fitted as standard in the BMW i4 uses nanofibre filter technology to purify the air inside the car and is now controlled via a touchscreen display.

Temperature is adjusted using the intelligently coordinated activation of airflow, seat heating and steering wheel heating. Remote Software Upgrades keep the car’s software up to date. The cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps ensures fast and precise route planning which also factors in mid-journey stops to charge the battery. The BMW i4 also offers data transmission using 5G.

Wide variety of driver assistance systems

Forty assistance functions are fitted as standard or available as options to provide safe and comfortable driving and parking. Highlights include Active Cruise Control with automatic Speed Limit Assist, route monitoring and the Steering and Lane Control Assistant.

Front-collision warning, Speed Limit Info, Lane Departure Warning, Park Distance Control and the Reversing Assist Camera are fitted as standard, while Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant, and Parking Assistant Plus including Surround View and Remote 3D View will also be available.

Flexible manufacturing at BMW Group Plant Munich, vehicle and battery cell production using 100 per cent green energy, controlled procurement of raw materials

The BMW i4 is produced as part of a flexible manufacturing set-up at BMW Group Plant Munich on an assembly line shared with models with combustion engines and plug-in hybrid drive systems.

One hundred per cent green energy is used for both vehicle production and the manufacture of battery cells.

The BMW Group procures the cobalt and lithium required for these high-voltage batteries from controlled sources and then delivers it to the battery cell suppliers.

BMW New Zealand will announce local specification and pricing detail for the all-new i4 ahead of its local market introduction.

In the lead up to launch, customers can reserve their BMW i4 via BMW NZ Online Store. (onlinestore.bmw.co.nz).

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