Additions to the line-up of drive systems and the range of optional extras are set to further increase the appeal and diversity of the BMW product range from spring 2024. The BMW iX2 fully electric model will be available from March 2024 with an additional drive system variant. The drive system offering for the BMW XM has also been expanded. The innovative Highway Assistant will bring increased comfort levels over longer journeys to more of the brand’s model series. And additional exterior paint finishes will be offered for the BMW 5 Series Saloon, BMW X2 and BMW iX2. Customers will also be able to order the business saloon with new variants of the BMW Individual Merino leather trim.

Attractive new features will also be introduced in spring 2024 in the area of digital services. These include easier use of the voice assistant Siri (as part of the integration of the Apple iPhone into cars specified with BMW Operating System 9), and the optimised display of ratings for charging stations for fully electric and plug-in hybrid BMW models. The steady expansion of the range of functions for the My BMW App also continues.

New entry-level variant for the BMW iX2.
BMW’s current model offensive in the area of electric mobility also brings additional variety to the premium compact segment. A new entry-level variant of the fully electric BMW iX2 will go on sale in March 2024. The new BMW iX2 eDrive20 (electric power consumption, combined: 16.9 – 15.3 kWh/62 miles in the WLTP cycle) takes a particularly economical route to delivering locally emission-free driving pleasure in a compact Sports Activity Coupé (SAC). Powered by a 204 hp electric motor at the front axle, it sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 8.6 seconds and posts a range of 273 – 297 miles in the WLTP cycle. Its top speed is limited to 106 mph.

The high-voltage battery in the new BMW iX2 eDrive20 serves up 64.78 kWh of usable energy and can be charged from AC sources at 11 kW as standard and up to 22 kW as an option. DC charging is possible at up to 130 kW. Thanks to extremely efficient charging software and predictive heat management capability, brief stops are enough to significantly increase the battery charge. In ten minutes hooked up to a fast-charging station, the BMW iX2 eDrive20 can take on sufficient energy to boost its range by 75 miles. The BMW iX2 eDrive20 is also equipped for using the Plug & Charge Multi Contract function as standard.

From March 2024, all model variants of the new BMW X2 and new BMW iX2 will also be available with an expanded range of exterior paint finishes. Frozen Black metallic is a new addition to the selection.

BMW XM 50e: high performance with maximum efficiency.
As the latest offshoot of the first ever electrified high-performance model from BMW M GmbH, the new BMW XM 50e (fuel consumption, combined: 166.2 – 217.3 mpg; electric power consumption, combined: 32.2 – 31.5 kWh/62 miles; CO2 emissions, combined: 37 – 30 g/km in the WLTP cycle) blends signature M dynamism, extrovert design and progressive interior luxury with maximum efficiency. Its M HYBRID drive system is composed of a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and an electric motor integrated, together with its power electronics, into the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. This combination produces system output of 476 hp (developed by the combination of the combustion engine with up to 313 hp and the electric motor with up to 197 hp) and maximum system torque of 700 Nm / 516 lb-ft (developed by the combination of the combustion engine with up to 450 Nm / 332 lb-ft and the electric motor with up to 280 Nm / 206 lb-ft).

The latest version of the 3.0-litre combustion engine fitted in the BMW XM 50e owes its enhanced performance characteristics among other things to the Miller combustion cycle, dual injection, an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head and VANOS variable camshaft timing, which now works electrically. The electric motor has a pre-gearing stage patented by BMW, which allows the effective torque at the transmission input for the motor to be increased to 450 Nm (332 lb-ft). The top speed of the high-performance model – which is also equipped with the all-wheel-drive system M xDrive – is an electronically limited to 155 mph. Thanks to an electric range of 48 – 52 miles in the WLTP cycle, the BMW XM 50e can cover much of its everyday mileage – e.g. in urban centres – with zero local emissions. And it can also be driven on electric power alone at speeds of up to 87 mph.

The most efficient version of the new M HYBRID system comes together with the extraordinary presence of the unmistakable high-performance model in the Sports Activity Vehicle segment. The model-specific design features of the new variant include the black accent band along the sides of the car, plus a surround for the BMW kidney grille and trim detailing for the rear diffuser (both in Pearl-effect Chrome), exhaust tailpipe trim in Black high-gloss and silver-coloured bordering for the model badge. Customers wishing to bring an extra personal touch to the interior of their new BMW XM 50e – which also offers a unique combination of modern sports car flair and extravagant luxury with its M-specific cockpit, M multifunction seats, sculptural headliner and M Lounge in the rear compartment – can specify features including exclusive Vintage leather for the upper section of the instrument panel and door trim panels.

Highway Assistant: innovative Level 2 functionality for more models.
Relaxed travel over long distances and an impressive experience of semi-automated driving are the specialities of the Highway Assistant. Launched initially in Germany, the United States and Canada, this package made its debut in the new BMW 5 Series Saloon and is now also available for other current BMW models in available markets.

As an additional function of the Steering and Lane Control Assistant included in the optional Driving Assistant Professional, the Highway Assistant takes over the vehicle’s speed control, distance control and steering on motorways with structurally separated carriageways when travelling at up to 84 mph. The driver can take their hands off the steering wheel and put them in a comfortable position, provided they continue to pay attention to what is happening on the road and are able to take over the steering again at any time. This Level 2 – as determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) – semi-automated driving function will also be available for the BMW 7 Series, BMW iX, BMW XM, BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7 from spring 2024.

The Active Lane Change Assistant with eye confirmation included as part of the new Highway Assistant adds another layer to the semi-automated driving experience. As soon as the traffic situation permits, it is capable of performing the necessary steering movements for an overtaking manoeuvre, for example, and adjusting the vehicle’s speed as required. Plus, for the first time, the driver is able to initiate a lane change suggested by this system by simply looking in the exterior mirror to confirm it.

New digital services, My BMW App with additional functions.
Among the digital services available for the first time from spring 2024 is the extended smartphone integration for vehicles equipped with BMW Operating System 9. This enables the Siri voice assistant for the Apple iPhone to be activated directly by voice command and without needing to also press the push-to-talk button. Elsewhere, the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps now boasts improved display of information on charging stations. The available images and ratings are shown both in the list of search results and in the detailed display. The charging station ratings will now be shown clearly on a scale of zero to five stars.

As a universal digital interface for data exchange between the customer and their car, the My BMW App offers an ever-expanding number of functions. From spring 2024, Comfort Access with the BMW Digital Key Plus will be integrated into the My BMW App in vehicles equipped with BMW Operating System 8, 8.5 or 9. In addition, the map view for selecting navigation destinations imported into the vehicle has been newly designed. This also improves the search function and the visibility of the most relevant content. Map and routing functions will in future be proposed based on current vehicle or user contexts.

Finally, the new E-mobility Analysis function will also be added to the My Trips menu item in the My BMW App. Based on the customer’s driving behaviour, this function proposes the BMW model with all-electric drive system most suited to them. These recommendations are intended to help spark interest among users of combustion-engined vehicles in switching to an electric vehicle.

*All figures relating to performance, fuel and electricity consumption and emissions are provisional. The stated technical data, fuel consumption and emissions figures relate to the offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment selected.

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<sup>*All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to the offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment selected. **Electronically limited.

Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption were measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715 as amended. The figures are calculated using a vehicle fitted with basic equipment in Germany, the ranges stated take into account differences in selected wheel and tyre sizes as well as the optional equipment. They may change during configuration.

For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/ .</sup>

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Defined design revisions, enhanced standard equipment and progressive digital technology identify the latest generation of the BMW X5 and BMW X6.

Together, the finely-honed changes further strengthen the success of the firmly established BMW model pairing in the luxury Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupé segments.

The smoothly assured character of the new BMW X5 is now emphasised by particularly robust design features and the optional illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille. The dynamic nature of the new BMW X6, meanwhile, is underscored by features included in the optimised M Sport specification.

The line-up of power units has undergone a comprehensive overhaul, leading to a significant increase in the electric range of the BMW X5 xDrive50e with plug-in hybrid drive system and the introduction of 48V mild-hybrid technology across all other models. Also pointing the way into the future are the latest driving assistant systems, plus the addition of the BMW Curved Display and BMW Operating System 8.

^*All figures relating to performance, fuel and electricity consumption, electric range and emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to the offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment selected.
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These extensive revisions represent all the ingredients required to strengthen the position of the BMW X5 as the global market leader in its segment and underpin the leading status of the BMW X6. Both models will continue to be built at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg.

The new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 are available to order now, priced from £66,230 and £72,430 respectively and the UK market launch will get underway in April 2023.

The new BMW X5: slim headlights, illuminated BMW kidney grille
The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 proudly adopt the new design for the BMW kidney grille and narrower signature BMW headlights, with arrow-shaped daytime driving lights that serve as turn signal indicators. Equipped with Adaptive LED headlights and high beam assist as standard, they can also be specified with M Shadowline lights with black inlays.

The BMW kidney grille has a surround and bars in Pearl-effect Chrome while the BMW Iconic Glow is introduced as part of the M Sport Pro pack. The Iconic Glow illumination is activated when one of the doors is opened and can be switched on or off manually by the driver. Vertical air curtains positioned to the outer edges emphasise the width of the car. The lower air intake has a horizontal trim detail in Pearl-effect Chrome and triangular apertures in its outer areas.

Newly designed air breathers, LED rear lights with X motif
The air breathers in the front side panels of the BMW X5 sport a striking curving element at the front (finished in Pearl-effect Chrome as standard or in Black on M Sport and M60i models), and three horizontal blades at their trailing edge. The BMW X5 xDrive50e also has “electrified by i” badging here and the BMW X5 M60i xDrive features its model designation.

The new BMW X5 now comes as standard with Satin Aluminium roof rails and Exterior Line trim, as well as underride protection in Glacier Silver and new geometry for the rear apron. The redesigned rear lights turn heads with their striking sculptural fibre-optic light guide elements. The familiar L shape is reflected horizontally, creating a visually powerful X motif. Pulsating turn signal indicators at the rear round off the impressive lighting.

The new BMW X6: expressive front end with large air intakes
The new BMW X6 again features slim headlight units with arrow-shaped daytime driving light elements, optionally specified as M Shadowline lights. The BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille is available as part of the M Sport Pro pack, while M Sport models feature an octagonal front-end signature below the BMW kidney grille, with striking side apertures and black surfaces.

Powerful rear end styling with slim lights extending into the tailgate
M-specific side skirts and M High-gloss Shadowline trim reflect the agile character of the new BMW X6. The rear apron has an insert in Dark Shadow, while the exhaust tailpipe trims are trapezoidal in shape. The slim rear lights reach far into the tailgate, their light signature echoing the familiar L shape.

M Sport and flagship M60i models with distinctive design features
M Sport models bring an extra sense of excitement, with their M-specific front apron design, roof rails in Black high-gloss, M High-gloss Shadowline trim, plus rear apron with Dark Shadow inlay and trapezoidal exhaust trims.

The range-topping BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive feature bespoke double bars and an M logo for the BMW kidney grille, M exterior mirror caps in Black high-gloss and M quad-pipe style exhaust tailpipe trim. The new BMW X6 M60i xDrive also has a rear spoiler in Black high-gloss.

The optional M Sport Pro pack features the BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille, Shadowline headlights, Extended Shadowline trim, an M Sport braking system with red brake callipers, M Sport exhaust (standard on eight-cylinder models, not available for the BMW X5 xDrive50e) and M Sport seat belts.

The new M Marina Bay Blue metallic and M Isle of Man Green metallic are exclusive to the BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive respectively. All models can be ordered in one solid and seven metallic colours, with the latter including new Blue Ridge Mountain, Brooklyn Grey, Skyscraper Grey and Frozen Pure Grey shades. There’s also a choice of four BMW Individual paint finishes.  

Customers can also choose from around 40 BMW Individual special paintwork shades, including metallic variants such as Atlantis and Velvet Blue, as well as solid or matt finishes. These exclusive paint options are meticulously applied by hand with the spectrum of colours expanding all the time.

Exceptional comfort twinned with optimum practicality
The new BMW X5 combines outstanding travelling comfort over long distances with a high level of versatility. The BMW X5 xDrive30d can be specified with a third row of seats as an option. The capacity of the load area can be expanded from 650 litres to a maximum 1,870 litres (BMW X5 xDrive50e: 500 – 1,720 litres). A two-section split tailgate enables easy loading of items into the boot. Rear-seat passengers of the BMW X6 also enjoy excellent long-distance comfort. With all five seats occupied, the boot still offers 580 litres of load capacity behind the high-opening tailgate. By utilising the 40 : 20 : 40 split/folding rear-seat backrest, the load compartment can be expanded to 1,530 litres.

Fully digital BMW Curved Display with intuitive touch control
The BMW Curved Display is at the heart of the interior redesign for the new BMW X5 and new BMW X6. It is made up of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch control display, both located behind a single glass surface. The touch control functionality of the BMW control display offers a significant reduction in the number of buttons and controls. The automatic climate system is now operated via permanently displayed control graphics on the BMW Curved Display.

Instrument panel now as standard with Sensafin surfacing and highly effective light bar
The newly designed instrument panel with surfacing in leather-like Sensafin (now standard) highlights the interior’s premium feel. The central air vents are extremely slim and integrated into the instrument panel almost out of sight. BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive models add an extra touch of elegance with a broad, curving trim element in standard fine wood or Fineline Black metal effect.

Also new is the ambient light bar with crystalline surface structure and LED backlighting integrated below the trim element in the front passenger area. The relevant model lettering – “X5” or “X6” – is added to the light bar’s graphic; in the two flagship models it displays the M logo.

The light distribution, brightness and colour for the interior illumination can be configured via the iDrive menu with a choice of 15 colours. The light bar now steers the brightening of the interior illumination as the driver approaches the car, dimming from back to front in a flowing movement when they lock it. It also signals an incoming telephone call with a dynamic chaser light. The ambient lighting system’s range of functions also includes the Welcome Light Carpet – which projects an eye-catching image onto the ground when the doors are unlocked or opened – and pulsating light signals on the inner panelling of an open door when the engine is running.

Control panel in the centre console with new selector lever
With additional touch-sensitive surfaces, the new centre console control panel includes the iDrive Controller, Start/Stop button, electric parking brake, and settings for optional air suspension and off-road modes. Also here are the Driving Experience Control buttons and the new gear selector lever.

Standard sport seats in new Sensafin trim
The standard front sport seats in the new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 offer outstanding lateral support. They are heated, feature lumbar support and offer electric adjustment options for height, seat angle, backrest angle and backrest width, including a memory function on the driver’s side. Cushioned knee pads on the sides of the centre console bring additional sporting appeal to the interior of the BMW X6.

The seat surfaces in standard Sensafin trim can be ordered in a choice of three colours. With their high-quality, vegan material properties, bold quilting and decorative perforation, they offer enhanced seating comfort. Four BMW Individual Merino extended leather upholstery and three BMW Individual full Merino leather upholstery variants are optional. Active seat ventilation and massage functions are available as part of the Comfort Plus Pack.

Standard Comfort Pack, standout options
The new Comfort Pack includes seat heating for the outer rear seats and a Heat Comfort package, which brings heating for the steering wheel, driver/front passenger door armrests and centre console. The “thermo” function for the cup holders keeps drinks cool or warm as required.

The optional Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof generates an exclusive aura when darkness falls, with LED light spreading evenly across the glass surfaces to illuminate more than 15,000 graphic patterns and generate a display reminiscent of a starlit sky.

With its 16 speakers and 415-watt amplifier, the optional Harman Kardon surround sound system further enhances the on-board acoustic experience. Meanwhile, the optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with 20 speakers and 1,500-watt amplifier lays on a particularly impressive listening experience.

More power, more electric range: BMW X5 xDrive50e with new plug-in hybrid drive system
A straight-six petrol engine joins forces with an electric drive unit in the new BMW X5 xDrive50e to produce 490hp (including temporary boost effect) – an increase of 96hp over the outgoing model – and combined torque of 700Nm (+100Nm).

The latest incarnation of the 3.0-litre straight-six engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology uses the Miller cycle, shortening the opening time of the intake valves. This unit also features redesigned combustion chambers and intake ports, a new dual injection system, an ignition system with active coil and a cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold. The petrol engine’s nominal output of 313hp represents an increase of 27hp on the unit it replaces, with torque peaking at 450Nm.

The electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission on the new BMW X5 xDrive50e boasts an increased power density in excess of 5.0kW/kg. The new synchronous motor produces 197hp (+84hp) while the upper rev limit has been raised to 11,500rpm. Off the line, the new BMW X5 xDrive50e takes just 4.8 seconds to reach 62mph from rest.

The motor draws its energy from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery integrated into the underbody, a product of fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. The battery can store 25.7kWh of usable energy, an increase of almost 25 per cent compared with the preceding generation. A new Combined Charging Unit supports both single-phase and three-phase charging, doubling the maximum AC charging rate to 7.4kW. The electric motor’s efficiency and the system of intelligent energy management, including adaptive recuperation, results in an electric range of 58 – 68 miles^* in the WLTP cycle.

Latest-generation 48V mild-hybrid technology for all petrol and diesel engines
48V mild-hybrid technology enhances the power delivery in all petrol and diesel variants of the new BMW X5 and BMW X6. All combustion engines are now combined with a new eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission featuring an electric motor in its compact housing, generating a boost of up to 12hp and 200Nm of torque. The mild-hybrid system can be used for driving purely on electric power at very low speeds in the BMW X6 xDrive40i.

The energy required for the electric power boost is stored in a 48V battery located in the engine compartment. It is charged during overrun and braking by means of adaptive recuperation.

Newly developed 530hp 4.4-litre V8 engine for the two BMW M models
The range-topping BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive are powered by a newly developed V8 petrol engine. The 4.4-litre power unit can trace its genes to renowned BMW M and racing machines and utilises the thermodynamic benefits of a cross-bank exhaust manifold, bank-symmetrical turbochargers and external engine oil cooling. The engine teams up with the 48V mild-hybrid technology to generate 530hp and 750Nm, allowing the new BMW M models to sprint from 0 to 62mph in 4.3 seconds.  The standard M Sport exhaust system provides a rich, sporting soundtrack.

More power, lower emissions: new six-cylinder in-line petrol engine for the BMW X6 xDrive40i
The power unit of the new BMW X6 xDrive40i is part of a new generation of six-cylinder in-line engines. The 3.0-litre unit’s 380hp is up by 47hp compared with its predecessor, while peak torque rises by 70Nm to 520Nm – and can be boosted to 540Nm with the mild hybrid system. It enables the new BMW X6 xDrive40i to sprint from 0 to 62mph in 5.4 seconds.

This engine also benefits from innovations in the combustion process, camshaft control, injection, ignition system and exhaust gas routing, plus the latest VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control.

BMW X5 xDrive30d and BMW X6 xDrive30d with updated six-cylinder in-line diesel engine
Upgrades to the six-cylinder in-line diesel engine in the new BMW X5 xDrive30d and BMW X6 xDrive30d have also yielded improvements to fuel economy and emissions. New steel pistons enable higher combustion pressures, while the oil separation process and common-rail direct injection system have also been enhanced. These innovations combine with the 48V mild hybrid technology to develop a maximum 298hp and peak torque of 670Nm, enabling 0 to 62mph in 6.1 seconds.

New eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with Launch Control and Sprint function
The latest-generation eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission fitted as standard in the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 comes with a host of innovations over and above the electric motor integrated into its housing. The unit’s internal efficiency, vibration damping and shift timing have all been optimised, while shift characteristics are now adapted to the Driving Experience Control switch setting.

As well as gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission also adds a Launch Control function. In eight-cylinder and M Sport models, drivers will also be able to make use of the Sprint function for a quick burst of speed.

BMW xDrive with rear-wheel-drive bias
BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive maximises traction, agility and directional stability in the new BMW X5 and BMW X6. The rear-biased approach preferred by the xDrive system underscores the sporty driving attributes of both models. In the new BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive, this set-up and the M Sport rear differential combine to deliver exceptional performance.

Adaptive M suspension standard on M Sport versions
Adaptive M suspension is fitted as standard on all M Sport models. Electronically controlled dampers refine handling dynamics as well as primary ride comfort. The dampers respond adaptively both to road surface conditions and to driving style. The driver can choose between a comfort-focused mode and a stiffer damper setting for a sportier experience.

Ride height adjustment at the touch of a button or by smartphone
For off-road driving, the optional air suspension (standard on BMW X5 xDrive50e) allows the vehicle body to be raised by 20 or 40mm (depending on vehicle speed) at the press of a button, or lowered by up to 40mm when stationary for easier loading. This can be activated from the driver’s seat, a button built into the tailgate or, for the first time, via the My BMW App.

The optional xOffroad package for straight-six models includes adaptive two-axle air suspension, the M Sport differential and four driving modes tailored to the conditions: xSnow, xSand, xGravel and xRocks.

Integral Active Steering for greater agility, comfort and manoeuvrability
Integral Active Steering is standard on the eight-cylinder models and an option for all others. With the system, the rear wheels are turned in either the same or opposite direction to the front wheels, depending on road speed. The rear wheels can now be turned by up to three degrees almost until the car is at a standstill, further reducing its turning circle.

Adaptive M suspension Pro with active roll stabilisation
Another option available for all variants except the BMW X5 xDrive50e is the adaptive M suspension Pro. This package comprises not just M-specific dampers, Integral Active Steering and the M Sport differential, but also an active roll stabilisation system.

Integrated braking system, light-alloy wheels up to 22 inches in size
The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 are fitted as standard with an integrated braking system that brings together the brake activation, brake booster and braking control functions within a compact module. The required brake pressure is triggered using an electric actuator, meaning braking requests from the driver assistance systems are translated into extremely short stopping distances for improved safety.

Standard equipment includes 19-inch light-alloy wheels for the new BMW X5 xLine and 20-inch M light-alloy items for M Sport models and the new BMW X6. The BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive models wear 22-inch M light-alloy wheels. Options include M and BMW Individual light-alloy wheels up to 22-inches.

New driver assistance systems
The Lane Change Warning system, part of the optional Driving Assistant Professional offered in the Technology Plus Pack, now also includes active lane return, while the rear crossing traffic warning feature has been upgraded by the addition of braking and exit warning functions. If the Driving Assistant is specified, Lane Departure Warning now also reacts to oncoming traffic when there is a potential risk of collision. The Evasion Assistant and Crossroads Warning are now also standard.

Driving Assistant Professional: A camera and radar-based driver assistance system
Driving Assistant Professional – offered as part of the Technology Plus Pack – includes Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function and the Steering and Lane Control Assistant. The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 can quickly adapt to the situation with automatic Speed Limit Assist, route speed control and Active Navigation which supports the driver with speed and steering movements depending on the programmed destination. Emergency Stop Assistant, Active Lane Change and Merging Assistant complete the package.

Parking Assistant Pro: enter and exit spaces by smartphone
Standard specification includes the Reversing Assist Camera and Parking Assistant, upgraded to include drive-off monitoring and the Trailer Assistant. The Parking Assistant helps the driver to select and park in spaces either parallel or perpendicular to the road. The system is now able to take its bearings from any road markings and the kerb, and can carry out acceleration, braking and gear changes required.The standard Reversing Assistant offers the option of automated reversing in confined spaces or situations where the driver does not have a clear view.

The Parking Assistant Pro’s Manoeuvre Assistant can store far more complex manoeuvres using GPS and trajectory data, and can remember as many as ten manoeuvres at different locations. Drivers can control the functionality from inside the vehicle or using their Apple iPhone.

Natural dialogue with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
The new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant has gained additional skills. Naturally formulated spoken instructions can now be used to adjust the air conditioning, open a window or operate the panoramic glass roof. Various functions of the driver assistance systems can likewise be voice controlled.

Precision navigating with Augmented View in the information display
The new Augmented View function is included as part of the optional BMW Live Cockpit Pro functionality offered in the Technology pack. It enables exceptionally accurate guidance by supplementing the navigation system’s map view. A live video stream from the driver’s perspective can be shown on either the control or information display,  augmented by supplementary information.

BMW Digital Key Plus: a full-functionality car key
The now standard Comfort Access feature includes the BMW Digital Key Plus, enabling customers to lock and unlock their car via ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology from a compatible smartphone. There is no need to even remove the smartphone from their pocket as they approach the car. The BMW Digital Key Plus can be set up using the My BMW App and can be shared with up to five others.

BMW IconicSounds Electric for the BMW X5 xDrive50e
With BMW IconicSounds Electric included as standard on the BMW X5 xDrive50e plug-in hybrid, the joy of driving while generating zero local emissions is accompanied by a special sound design inside the car that provides feedback on every movement of the accelerator pedal. The car’s soundtrack was developed in collaboration with film score composer Hans Zimmer. Different versions of the drive sound are created depending on the mode selected with the Driving Experience Control switch.

Innovative functions for fully electric driving and user-friendly charging with the BMW X5 xDrive50e
The BMW eDrive Zone function included as standard in the BMW X5 xDrive50e can automatically initiate the switch to pure-electric driving mode when entering city centres, making the most of the plug-in hybrid’s potential for locally emission-free mobility. This function is already available in 138 European cities, with the help of geofencing technology and GPS.

The new BMW X5 xDrive50e is supplied to customers in Europe with a BMW Charging Card, a charging cable (mode 3) for use at public charging stations and the Flexible Fast Charger. As well as the latest BMW Wallbox, a Smart Wallbox is offered for home charging as part of the BMW Charging package. The BMW Charging range of services has now also been integrated into the My BMW App. The user can now control charging of the car’s high-voltage battery remotely by smartphone.

Streaming on the control display
The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 allow the front passengers to watch video-on-demand services on the control display. Starting with YouTube, the range of available services is set to expand as the BMW Group adds further third-party apps.

The power of BMW ID and My BMW App
The My BMW App acts as a universal digital interface, providing details on the vehicle’s status and available range at any time. Amongst its many functions, it enables customers to book service appointments, send destination addresses to the car’s navigation system and initiate BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades.

Smartphone integration with wireless WiFi connection
Standard specification for the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 includes Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The wireless WiFi connection between smartphone and vehicle enables the services to be integrated directly into the car’s display/operation system.

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<sup>*All figures relating to performance, fuel and electricity consumption, electric range and emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to the offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment selected. **Electronically limited.

Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption were measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715 as amended. The figures are calculated using a vehicle fitted with basic equipment in Germany, the ranges stated take into account differences in selected wheel and tyre sizes as well as the optional equipment. They may change during configuration.

For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/ .</sup>

The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2021 was € 16.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 111.2 billion. As of 31 December 2021, the BMW Group had a workforce of 118,909 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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At the forefront of the BMW X model range, the BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7 offer a high level of comfort and luxury with supreme performance and advanced dynamic handling capabilities. The new BMW X5 and BMW X6 Black Vermilion Editions feature exclusive kidney bars with red signatures, and the BMW X7 M50i Frozen Black Edition combines impressive options into an exclusive package.

In 2020, every eighth new BMW model delivered was a BMW X5, X6 or X7 with 250,000 units sold worldwide.

Particularly striking: The BMW X5 and X6 Black Vermilion edition.
The focus of the Black Vermilion edition is the clever design integrating red accents onto a Frozen Black exterior body colour; the BMW double kidney grille with model-specific red bars creates an effective contrast to the BMW Individual Frozen Black metallic special paint finish. On the BMW X6 Black Vermilion, this visual highlight is expressed in combination with its Iconic Glow kidney grille.

Elsewhere, the model features Orbit Grey matt, 22” M light-alloy wheels in Double Spoke designed exclusively for this edition, BMW laser lights, M Sport exhaust system (excluding X5 xDrive45e), sun-protection glass, extended high-gloss Shadow-line exterior trim, red high-gloss M Sport brake callipers and model-specific front and rear aprons.

An exclusive BMW Individual piano black, Fineline crafted, Edition logo on the cupholder cover is offered as standard in the interior of the BMW X5 and BMW X6 Black Vermilion Edition. Also included is an M Alcantara Anthracite roof liner, a crystal glass application known as Crafted Clarity, and front Comfort Seats with active seat ventilation offering a multitude of adjustment options and exceptional levels of comfort.

BMW Individual full leather trim in Merino Black is offered as standard, and additionally enhanced by edition-specific red contrast stitching for both the driver and front passenger seats. The edging on both the front and rear floor mats is also finished in red and inside the BMW X5 Black Vermilion, the red accents are also to be found on the rear seats.

On top of the Edition’s standard equipment, customers will have the option to select from a number of optional extras, including Comfort Pack which offers comfort access, front and rear heated seats and heat comfort system and Comfort Plus Pack which additionally offers four-zone automatic air conditioning, soft-close doors and front massage seats.

Entertainment Pack, Technology Pack, which includes Head-up display and gesture control, and Technology Plus Pack, which also offers driving assistant professional, driver recorder and parking assistant plus, are available optionally.

A number of additional single options including acoustic glass, Bowers and Wilkins surround sound system, Skylounge panoramic glass sunroof and a towbar are also available.

The BMW X5 Vermilion Edition starts production at BMW Plant Spartanburg from August 2021, with 50 units destined for the UK and Ireland markets.

BMW X7 M50i Frozen Black Edition – individual and expressive.
The new BMW X7 M50i Frozen Black Edition includes BMW Individual special paint finish in Frozen Black metallic, Orbit Grey Matt 22” BMW Individual light alloy wheels in Y Spoke and M Sport brake in high-gloss black. Also offered as standard are BMW Laser lights, M Sport exhaust system, sun-protection glass, extended high-gloss Shadowline exterior trim and black high-gloss M Sport brake callipers.

The interior of the BMW X7 M50i Frozen Black Edition offers a discreetly elegant atmosphere thanks to the M Alcantara Anthracite roof liner and the crystal glass application Crafted Clarity.

In addition to the Edition’s standard equipment, customers will be able to select from a number of further options including Comfort Plus Pack, which offers five-zone automatic air conditioning, front massage seats, heat comfort system, rear side window blinds and ambient air. Technology Plus Pack, which offers Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound audio system and driving assistant professional, Entertainment Pack and Ultimate Pack are also available optionally.

A number of additional single options including Executive drive suspension, Skylounge panoramic glass sunroof, travel and comfort system and a towbar are also available.

The X7 M50i Frozen Black Edition will be limited to just five units across the UK and Ireland markets and the Edition starts production at BMW Plant Spartanburg, from August 2021.

Both the BMW X5 and BMW X6 Black Vermilion and BMW X7 Frozen Black Editions are available to order from BMW Retailers nationwide now, with first deliveries in September 2021.

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<sup>* Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption were measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715 as amended. The figures are calculated using a vehicle fitted with basic equipment in Germany, the ranges stated take into account differences in selected wheel and tyre sizes as well as the optional equipment. They may change during configuration.

The details marked * have already been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle and adapted to NEDC for comparison purposes. In these vehicles, different figures than those published here may apply for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2 emissions.

For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2emissions of new cars, please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.</sup>

The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. 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 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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BMW Media Relations Manager
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General Manager, Communications
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Corporate Communications Director
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BMW has kicked off 2021 by scooping an impressive number of wins at the 43^rd annual What Car? Awards.

The BMW 3 Series, 4 Series and 5 Series were all recognised, as were the BMW X5 and X6, with a further nine awards for a range of models across the Best Buy categories, where MINI also snapped up two awards.

The BMW 330e secured the highly coveted Executive Car of the Year award, to add to the seven industry awards already collected in 2020.

Steve Huntingford, Editor, What Car?, said “The latest 3 Series has been our favourite executive car ever since it went on sale, but the specific magic of the plug-in hybrid 330e is in being all things to all drivers. It can run for up to 36 miles on electric power alone, which is enough for most commutes, but it's also great at shrugging off long motorway trips and displays an agility and sense of fun in corners that no rival can match”.

The recently launched BMW 4 Series won Coupé of the Year, with Huntingford praising the vehicle’s “perfectly balanced take on the dual nature that makes for a world-class sports coupé”, while the BMW 530e was named the title’s Luxury Car of the Year.

The BMW X5 xDrive 45e and X6 xDrive 30d were also successful, winning Luxury SUV of the Year and Coupé SUV of the Year respectively. Impressed with the X5 for its hybrid credentials, Huntingford commented, “When choosing a plug-in hybrid, it goes without saying that you want economy and cost-effectiveness, but if you don’t want to compromise on the finer things in life, the X5 xDrive45e is right up your street”.

Huntingford also praised the BMW X6 for being class leading, writing “without the X6, it’s doubtful the coupé SUV class would even exist, and the latest version moves the game on again”.

The honours continued with BMW securing nine Best Buy wins across its range of models, including Best Family Car Interior for the BMW 1 Series, Best Plug-in Hybrid to Drive for the BMW 330e and Best Estate Car to Drive for the BMW 3 Series Touring. The BMW 5 Series Touring was recognised as Best Estate Car Interior, BMW 4 Series took home Best Performance Car for Value and the BMW iX3, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, took home Best Large Electric SUV.

Numerous BMW SAV models were also recognised, with the BMW X7 winning Best Luxury SUV for big families, Best Plug-in Hybrid interior for the BMW X5 and the X3 winning Best Sports SUV for families.

MINI also enjoyed another successful year, securing two Best Buy wins: Best Small Car Interior and Best Convertible for Value for the MINI 3-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible.

Remarking on the win, Huntingford said “The latest MINI Convertible is one of the most affordable drop-tops you can buy but, crucially, it still feels every inch the premium product. Its interior is a particular highlight, because it’s packed with fashionable touches and there are quality materials everywhere you look. What's more, with the roof down but the windows up, you’re well isolated from wind bluster”.

The MINI Convertible remains the number one selling Convertible in the UK, with 3,416 sold in 2020.

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The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. 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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For further information please contact:

Helen Wilson
BMW Group Media Relations Executive
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Chris Overall
BMW Media Relations Manager
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Email: Chris.Overall@bmw.co.uk

Emma Begley
General Manager, Communications
Tel: 07815 371 062
Email: Emma.Begley@bmw.co.uk

Graham Biggs
Corporate Communications Director
Tel: 07815 376 867
Email: Graham.Biggs@bmw.co.uk

Munich. This September, the Frankfurt Motor Show will provide the backdrop for the world premiere of the third-generation BMW X6 (fuel consumption combined: 10.7–6.1 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 243–159 g/km)*, the car that established the Sports Activity Coupé segment a good ten years ago. At the event, BMW will also present a spectacular one-off vehicle with a Vantablack^® VBx2 nanostructure paint finish that highlights the expressive design language and confident, dominant and muscular appearance of the new BMW X6 to perfection. This exclusive show car is the result of a collaboration between BMW and Surrey NanoSystems, the inventors of the Vantablack technology.

The BMW X6 is the first and only vehicle in the world to feature a Vantablack VBx2 paint finish. “We turned down numerous requests from various automobile manufacturers in the past,” explains Ben Jensen, founder and Chief Technical Officer of Surrey NanoSystems. “It took the BMW X6 and its unique, expressive design for us to entertain the idea.” With design highlights like the optional Iconic Glow kidney grille, distinctive twin headlights and striking taillights, the new BMW X6 provides fascinating contrasts to offset the Vantablack VBx2 paint finish, which changes the viewer’s visual perception of an object’s three-dimensional shape.

The human eye perceives Vantablack as two-dimensional.
A surface coated in Vantablack loses its defining features to the human eye, with objects appearing two-dimensional. This can be interpreted by the brain as staring into a hole or even a void, making Vantablack a rather unsuitable vehicle paint finish, as it blots out virtually all the design details and highlights. For this reason, the BMW X6 was coated in the VBx2 variant initially developed for use in architectural and scientific applications. This coating can be sprayed on and has a one-per-cent total hemispherical reflectance (THR), meaning it is still considered “super black” while enabling a small amount of reflection from every angle. Thus, materials painted with it seem to lose their three-dimensional appearance – as demonstrated impressively on the BMW X6.

Vantablack: the “blackest black”, developed for aerospace applications.
The name Vantablack has already become synonymous with an entire range of extremely black coatings and paints such as VBx2. It contains an acronym of the technology enabling this superior black in its first two syllables, which stand for Vertically Aligned Nano Tube Array, a matrix made out of carbon. Each of these carbon nanotubes has a length of 14 to 50 micrometres, with a diameter of 20 nanometres, making it around 5,000 times thinner than a human hair. As a result, around a billion of these vertically aligned carbon nanotubes fit into one square centimetre. Any light striking this surface is almost completely absorbed rather than reflected, and effectively converted into heat.

This technology was initially developed for coating space-borne components. As Vantablack can be applied at temperatures from as low as 430 degrees Celsius, it is suitable for delicate materials such as aluminium, and optical components coated in Vantablack enable observation of faint stars and distant galaxies that stray light from the sun makes difficult to detect. The first generation of Vantablack introduced by Surrey NanoSystems in 2014 absorbed up to 99.965 per cent of light, almost completely eliminating reflectance and stray light.

An interview with Ben Jensen, Vantablack inventor and founder of Surrey NanoSystems.

What was your first thought when you were approached with the idea of providing the BMW X6 with a Vantablack paint finish?
Ben Jensen: To be honest, we received inquiries from most of the big-name automotive manufacturers, almost from the day we launched the original material in 2014, but we’d always said no. This was also due to the fact that we only had a suitable material once we came up with VBx2. When we were approached by BMW, we were still quite hesitant to begin with. But the new X6 looked so incredibly different that it just felt like a really good fit.

Have your expectations been met?
Jensen: I think it went beyond all our expectations. The BMW X6 in Vantablack looks absolutely fantastic. We also realised that it wouldn’t have worked if we’d put on the original material, as the viewer would have lost all sense of three-dimensionality. VBx2 with its one-per-cent reflectance provides just enough of a hint of shape. Add to that the contrast between the matt black surface and details such as the Iconic Glow kidney grille, the headlights and the windows – everything is just set off beautifully.

Hypothetically speaking, could you imagine Vantablack VBx2 becoming a regular paint finish option for people buying a car in the future?
Jensen: I think it worked really well on the BMW X6, because of the size of the car, its distinctive shape, and how imposing it is. But putting a paint like that on a conventional car lacking a distinctive design would probably detract from it in some way. In addition, developing a Vantablack VBx2 car paint durable enough for daily use is a huge technological challenge.

However, Vantablack already has an important role in advanced automotive technology …
Jensen: Indeed, the material is now being used more and more in various types of, laser-based sensor equipment for driver assistance systems and technologies for autonomous driving, for instance. That is because incident sunlight can cause a degradation of performance in these systems as well. A Vantablack coating eliminates these issues and results in increased safety.

An interview with Hussein Al Attar, Creative Director Automotive Design at Designworks and the designer responsible for the new BMW X6.

What does it mean to you that “your” BMW X6 is the first car in the world to have been chosen for such a project by the makers of Vantablack?
Al Attar: I first heard about Vantablack a few years ago – and I’ve been absolutely fascinated with the technology ever since. So, for me personally, this is a big deal. When my colleagues told me about a possible collaboration some months ago, I was very excited.

What makes the BMW X6 the perfect car for this project?
Al Attar: Internally, we often refer to the BMW X6 as “The Beast.” I think that says it all. The Vantablack VBx2 finish emphasises this aspect and makes the BMW X6 look particularly menacing. Moreover, the BMW X6 has always been the most provocative and in-your-face model in our portfolio. So why not emphasise this even further, with a finish that simply captivates the viewer’s attention? After all, that’s what the BMW X6 has always been about.

But a Vantablack finish makes objects appear two-dimensional. Doesn’t that render it supremely unsuitable as a car paint, especially for a car with a design as expressive as the BMW X6?
Al Attar: Yes, there is a certain inherent contradiction. But that’s exactly what makes this interesting and explains why the BMW X6 is the perfect car for this project. In addition, Vantablack VBx2 opens up new possibilities for us as designers. We often prefer to talk about silhouettes and proportions rather than surfaces and lines. The Vantablack VBx2 coating foregrounds these fundamental aspects of automotive design, without any distraction from light and reflections. I am very proud of how beautiful the new BMW X6 has turned out, including its bold and expressive surfaces. But the most remarkable evolution over the predecessor concerns its proportions. And that is precisely what Vantablack underscores, albeit in a rather unexpected fashion.

Hypothetically speaking, could you imagine Vantablack VBx2 becoming a regular paint finish option for people buying a car in the future?
Al Attar: Absolutely. BMW X6 drivers are among our most extrovert and free-spirited customers. If anyone were to opt for a Vantablack paint option, it would definitely be a BMW X6 driver.

Third-generation BMW X6 to start in November 2019.
The latest incarnation of the car that established the innovative and distinctive Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) segment will have its world premiere at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, from 12 to 22 September. The showroom launch will begin shortly afterwards, in November 2019. The third-generation BMW X6 employs a precise and exclusive design language to underscore its confident, dominant appearance. In addition, its advanced powertrain and chassis technology combines with numerous innovations to provide a uniquely sporty yet luxurious driving experience. Like its predecessors, the new BMW X6 is produced at the BMW plant in Spartanburg in the United States.