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L'usine BMW Group de Landshut produit des unités de commande pour la propulsion à hydrogène.

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200

+++ La production en présérie de l’« Energy Master » destiné à la BMW iX5 Hydrogen démarre dans l’usine du Groupe BMW à Landshut +++ Parallèlement, une deuxième ligne de production dédiée à l’Energy Master des BMW électriques de la Neue Klasse est mise en service +++ L’usine renforce ainsi son rôle dans le domaine des technologies de propulsion électrique à batterie et à hydrogène +++

Landshut. BMW Group Plant Landshut has started pre-series production of a key control unit for the BMW Group hydrogen drivetrain. The so-called “Energy Master” will in future be used in the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen. At the same time, the site is commissioning a second production line for the control unit used in the battery-electric vehicles of the Neue Klasse (BMW iX3 and BMW i3).

The Energy Master is the central control unit of the high-voltage system. In battery-electric vehicles, it is mounted on the high-voltage battery. In the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, a modified version performs a central control function within the drivetrain system and is installed on the BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system. The control unit combines energy and data flows, manages the power supply for the e-machine and on-board electrical system, and ensures safe, intelligent operation of the overall system. This makes it the key interface between the fuel cell system, the innovative high-voltage battery and the electric drive machines.

Josef Hochreiter, Vice President Hydrogen Vehicles at the BMW Group: “Our ambition for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is clear: a genuine BMW – with sheer driving pleasure. To achieve this, a perfectly coordinated overall system is crucial. The Energy Master is a key component in this: it intelligently controls the innovative high-voltage battery and, together with the third-generation fuel cell system, delivers assured driving dynamics.”

The plant’s expertise creates synergies between battery-electric and hydrogen-based drivetrain technologies. The close integration of electrical/electronics expertise and industrial series production makes the plant ideally suited to manufacture components for both technology paths. At the BMW Group, the development and production of the Energy Master are being carried out fully in-house for the first time.

Thomas Thym, Head of BMW Group Plant Landshut: “With the start of pre-series production of the hydrogen-specific Energy Master, we are reinforcing Plant Landshut’s role as a centre of expertise for innovative drivetrain technologies. Here we combine development, manufacturing expertise and industrial scaling – for battery-electric vehicles as well as hydrogen fuel cells.”

Landshut’s role in electromobility
BMW Group Plant Landshut is home to two production areas for the Energy Master. For battery-electric vehicles (BEV), the highly complex control unit has already been in series production since last year – currently for the BMW iX3 and BMW i3 models of the Neue Klasse. With the commissioning of the second production line, capacity for this will almost double. At the same time, pre-series production of the hydrogen-specific Energy Master for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is now beginning.

In addition, Landshut plays a central role in the BMW Group hydrogen drivetrain network: the media distribution plate and the fuel cell stack housing for the current pilot fleet of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen were already produced here and have since been further refined. The media distribution plate ensures the precise distribution of hydrogen and air within the fuel cell, while the stack housing structurally integrates and protects the cell stack.

The new BMW iX5 Hydrogen
For the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, which will be launched in 2028, the BMW Group is introducing a new hydrogen tank concept. The arrangement and size of the tanks enable a range of up to 750 kilometres*. The BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system makes particularly efficient use of the available installation space and is compatible with the Gen6 high-voltage battery without taking up interior space. This makes it possible to produce fuel cell models on the same production line as vehicles with other drive systems.

The BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage technology forms part of the drivetrain. Together with the fuel cell system and an innovative high-voltage battery, it delivers the brand-typical BMW driving pleasure. The latest generation of fuel cell technology (Gen3) will also be used; it is more compact, more efficient and more powerful than all previous generations and is being developed jointly by the BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation.

Series production of the fuel cell systems will begin from 2028 at BMW Group Plant Steyr; Landshut is firmly integrated as a technology and component location.

The BMW Hydrogen strategy
The BMW Group sees technological openness and a broad product portfolio as key success factors. By integrating fuel cell technology into the new BMW X5 series, the company is strategically expanding its series offering and making the advantages of hydrogen available to customers.

Hydrogen stands for electric driving with long range and fast refuelling, diversifies energy sources and reduces dependence on a single infrastructure or raw material supply chain.

Investment and funding strengthen Germany as an industrial location
Through the "HyPowerDrive" project the development of the powertrain and the tank system of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) within the framework of the IPCEI Hy2Move. The federal government is providing funding of EUR 191 million. In addition, the project is (co-)financed by the state of Bavaria with a total of EUR 82 million. The funding is implemented by the Project Management Jülich (PtJ) and coordinated by NOW GmbH.

Since 2020, the BMW Group has invested a high three-digit million-euro sum in expanding electromobility and related key technologies at Plant Landshut.

CO2 emissions & consumption.

* As this is a prototype in the development phase, the statutory WLTP consumption data (and EPA) is not yet available.

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La nouvelle BMW Série 7

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0200

Dans la nouvelle BMW Série 7, le luxe avant-gardiste et les technologies novatrices de la Neue Klasse s'allient pour offrir une expérience de conduite unique.

The BMW Group is making a powerful statement with the new BMW 7 Series Sedan. Embodying Sheer Driving Pleasure at its most exclusive, the 7 Series reinforces its leading position in the luxury segment to compelling effect.

The new BMW 7 Series – the first luxury sedan with technologies from the Neue Klasse.
Developed with passion and designed to perfection, the BMW 7 Series Sedan has established itself as an innovation leader and technological pioneer around the world since it first took to the stage in 1977. Each generation has brought fresh impetus to its era – from groundbreaking safety functions and revolutionary operating concepts to digital worlds that set new standards. This forward-looking approach has been a hallmark characteristic of the BMW 7 Series Sedan for 49 years now.

The new BMW 7 Series represents the most extensive model update ever carried out by the BMW Group. The new BMW 7 Series – now entering its seventh generation – marks a big leap forwards once again. As the flagship model series of the BMW product range and a brand figurehead, the new BMW 7 Series Sedan takes the lead when it comes to the introduction of technologies from the Neue Klasse into existing models. This step also marks the beginning of a technology rollout – spanning drive system variants and market segments – from which all future BMW cars will benefit.

Premiere for the new BMW luxury-class design.
The new BMW 7 Series embodies the specific interpretation of the new BMW design language for the luxury segment. A monolithic exterior, the new BMW kidney Iconic Glow and minimalist crystal headlights give the car a visually impactful presence and make it easily recognisable. The side view impresses with reduced surfaces, a character line and classy details, while the rear end is shaped by newly designed lights and clear forms. Three BMW M Performance models provide sporting differentiation to striking effect, with the M Sport package and M Sport package Pro bringing further emphasis. BMW Individual offers a broad spread of personalisation options, including BMW Individual Dual-Finish paintwork – a world first marked by technological sophistication and expert craftsmanship. Completing the picture are a carefully curated selection of ex-factory wheels, from 20-inch rims to the new addition of 22-inch items.

Exclusive interior experience: feel-good ambience with luxurious materials, modern design and innovative technologies.
The interior of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan captures the imagination with a successful combination of luxurious materials, modern design and advanced technology. The clean design language, high-quality surfaces in materials such as leather, cloth, wood, crystal glass and metal, and innovative details create an exclusive yet also cosy atmosphere. The highlights are the new BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Passenger Screen (making its debut), the upgraded BMW Theatre Screen enabling cinematic experiences or working-on-the-move for rear-seat passengers, an immersive light concept with ambient light strip and new light elements, plus a Bowers & Wilkins sound system and Dolby Atmos support for an exceptional audio experience. Ergonomically designed seats (including comfort seats and the optional Executive Lounge), new steering wheels, updated automatic doors, a digital interior mirror[1], and standard features such as a panoramic glass sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control and the Travel & Comfort System round off the luxurious, individual overall experience.

BMW Panoramic iDrive and new BMW Passenger Screen open up new dimensions in entertainment and information.
The new BMW 7 Series combines the virtues of a luxury-class sedan with innovative BMW Neue Klasse technology and offers a far-reaching, digital user experience that focuses on both the driver and passengers. Among the highlights are BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Operating System X and optimum driver orientation, intelligent voice control with extended BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant including Amazon Alexa+ AI technology[2], and a powerful software and electronics architecture delivering future-proof functionality.

New features such as improved navigation with BMW Maps, user-friendly smartphone integration, digital M content from BMW Digital Premium, the BMW Digital Key Plus, plus numerous optional BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades and regular over‑the‑air software updates endow the BMW 7 Series Sedan with exceptional flexibility and keep it up to date.

The standard-specification BMW Passenger Screen and optional BMW Theatre Screen for 8K streaming, gaming and video calls provide top‑class entertainment for passengers and are augmented by popular third-party apps. The extensive entertainment offering is also available on the Central Display when the vehicle is stationary.

Proven commitment to technology openness: efficient combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and fully electric variants now offering over 720 kilometres / 447 miles of electric range (WLTP) thanks to technology including cylindrical cells from sixth-generation BMW eDrive.
The new BMW 7 Series Sedan impresses once again with the wide variety of drive systems available to customers. As well as efficient combustion engines with 48V mild hybrid technology and powerful plug-in hybrids, this also includes advanced fully electric variants. The use of innovative cylindrical cells – part of sixth-generation BMW eDrive – gives the fully electric models a significantly longer electric range that now extends to over 720 kilometres / 447 miles (WLTP). In addition, drivers benefit from user-friendly and intelligent charging solutions, route planning optimised for charging, adaptive recuperation and integration into the energy market for cost-optimised charging. The exceptionally poised and assured BMW 740d xDrive is now joined by the BMW 740 xDrive. And completing the line-up are two plug-in hybrid variants. In addition, a total of three BMW M Performance models demonstrate the strong commitment of the new BMW 7 Series to Sheer Driving Pleasure.

Advanced assistance systems with BMW Symbiotic Drive and use of AI to maximise comfort and safety in partially automated driving and parking manoeuvres.
The new BMW 7 Series Sedan employs advanced technologies and increases the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to set new standards of comfort and safety in partially automated driving and parking manoeuvres. Innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety functions provide noticeable added value, while BMW Symbiotic Drive optimises the interplay between the driver and their car. The Motorway Assistant enables hands-off driving up to 130 km/h (81 mph) in numerous European countries, and the City Assistant now supports navigation-guided Address-2-Address journeys in urban areas. The new driver assistance visualisation function in BMW Maps gives the driver a better overview of the situation when using the navigation system. The range of active safety functions specified as standard has been broadened compared to that of the predecessor model, while the standard-fit Park Assist, and AI-supported parking space detection and manoeuvre planning make parking extremely intuitive and comfortable.

Driving pleasure meets the pleasure of being driven: unique combination of driving dynamics and comfort.
As before, the new BMW 7 Series Sedan blends compelling driving dynamics with the comfort levels of a luxury chauffeur-driven sedan and so meets the diverse needs of different customer groups around the world – from drivers looking for sporting responses from their car to passengers prioritising comfort. Innovative chassis technology, including standard adaptive 2‑axle air suspension featuring four electronically controlled shock absorbers, allows the BMW 7 Series to offer standout driving characteristics and safety. 22-inch wheels are now available from the factory for the first time as an alternative to the 20-inch items fitted as standard. The optional Adaptive Chassis Control with Integral Active Steering and Adaptive Chassis Control Professional with Integral Active Steering and roll stabilisation raise the bar once again in terms of comfort and agility. Specific chassis upgrades brought by the M Sport package turn the dynamic dial up another notch, as do a trio of M Performance models. And cutting-edge functions such as digital tyre conditioning monitoring with AI, the integrated braking system and near-actuator wheel slip limitation ensure top-drawer handling and safety.

When maximum security meets luxury: the BMW 7 Series Protection.
The BMW 7 Series Protection brings together exceptionally high levels of safety, security and luxury. It provides occupants with protection from attacks with firearms or explosives and has VR9 certification – with VPAM 10 classification, representing the highest level of protection, available as an option. Underpinning this capability is the innovative BMW Protection Core with multi-layer armouring consisting of steel, special alloys, composite materials and bulletproof glass. The suspension and brakes are set up specially to ensure BMW’s signature dynamic ability is preserved. A new BMW 7 Series Protection special protection vehicle based on the new BMW 7 Series is in the final stages of development.

Focus on sustainability: resource-efficient development and production, innovative CO₂ reduction measures and TÜV-certified transparency throughout the car’s life cycle.
With the new BMW 7 Series, the BMW Group is extending its sustainability strategy across all drive-system variants. The focus here is on resource-efficient product development, innovative technologies and measures applied throughout the car’s life cycle – from the supply chain to production and the use phase. In the case of the BMW i7, in particular, CO₂e emissions have been significantly reduced with the help of secondary materials, renewable energies and optimised manufacturing processes, e.g. through the use of Gen6 battery cells and aluminium wheel rims with a high recycled material content. The company’s ambitious climate goals, including reducing CO₂e emissions by 60 million tons by 2035, are part of a 360° sustainability approach. Transparency is guaranteed by TÜV-certified carbon footprint verification. Production uses electricity and heat generated from renewable sources, supported by photovoltaic systems and a biomass heating plant.

Production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.
All model and drive-system variants of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan will be built on a single production line at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The tradition-rich location in Lower Bavaria combines the customary BMW passion for flawless engineering with skilled craftsmanship like no other. By beginning the rollout of Neue Klasse technologies, BMW Group Plant Dingolfing is once again assuming the role of lead plant for the new BMW luxury-class models.

The new BMW 7 Series Sedan celebrates its world premiere on 22 April 2026. The start of production and worldwide market launch will follow just a few months later, from July 2026.

[1] To be introduced when production begins in November 2026.

[2] Will become available in stages for all BMW models with BMW Operating System 9 and X from the second half of 2026 at the latest. Availability will be gradually expanded, starting with the German and US markets.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Provisional figures that have not yet been officially confirmed. EnVKV data not available yet.

BMW 740 xDrive:
Energy consumption, combined WLTP in l/100 km: 9.3 – 8.3; CO₂ emissions, combined WLTP in g/km: 211 – 189

BMW i7 60 xDrive:
Energy consumption, combined WLTP in kWh/100 km: 21.9 – 18.2

BMW M760e xDrive:
Energy consumption, combined WLTP in l/100 km: 6,8 – 5,6; CO₂ emissions, combined WLTP in g/km: 154 – 128; Energy consumption, combined WLTP in kWh/100 km: 18.2 – 16.7

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La nouvelle BMW i7 : la durabilité au cœur du produit et de sa fabrication

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:36:00 +0200

Technologie de cellules de batterie de 6e génération avec une empreinte carbone réduite +++ Utilisation de matériaux recyclés et d'énergies renouvelables +++ Efficacité améliorée pendant la phase d'utilisation

Munich. In line with its sustainability strategy, the BMW Group is once again systematically leveraging product sustainability innovations in the new BMW 7 Series. This is evident, for example, in the use of a new battery cell technology and a higher percentage of secondary material in the wheel rims. These measures represent a targeted further development, applying proven sustainability approaches to another BMW model.

Sixth-generation (Gen6) battery cells in the new BMW i7: Measures to reduce CO₂e in core component.
Essential levers for reducing supply chain CO₂e emissions include increased use of secondary materials and renewable energies, in combination with selected product and process innovations.
Gen6 battery cells for the BMW i7’s high-voltage battery are manufactured exclusively using energy from renewable sources. The same applies to production of the necessary anode and cathode active material. Cell production also relies in part on secondary raw materials for the lithium, cobalt and nickel required. This reduces the overall supply chain CO₂e footprint of the Gen6 battery cell in the new BMW i7 60 xDrive by approximately 33 percent compared to the previous Gen5 cell used in the BMW i7 to date.

Aluminium wheels with high percentage of secondary raw materials.
From 2026, selected rim designs for the BMW i7 will be available with 70 percent secondary aluminium. Electrolysis of the remaining primary aluminium, as well as wheel rim production, is carried out in part using renewable energy. All components with a high percentage of secondary raw materials meet the BMW Group’s same strict quality standards, while also contributing to resource efficiency.

Enhanced efficiency during use phase.
With its EfficientDynamics technology package, the BMW Group optimises vehicle efficiency across all relevant subsystems during the use phase. This includes aerodynamics, lightweight construction, rolling resistance and overall energy management. EfficientDynamics has been used by the BMW Group across all drive technologies since 2007.

Production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.
All model variants of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan are produced at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The facility in Lower Bavaria, the Group’s primary plant for BMW luxury cars, increasingly relies on renewable energy for electricity and heating. 100 percent of its external electricity comes from renewable sources, some of which is also generated directly on site. In late 2025, an approximately 100,000-square-metre rooftop photovoltaic system with an output of almost 11 MWp was commissioned at the facility. In addition, a biomass heating plant went on-stream late last year to ensure that locally-produced heat is partially supplied from renewable energy sources.

In line with BMW Group’s sustainable development goals.
The BMW Group’s commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and to reaching “net zero” no later than 2050 is an integral part of its holistic 360° approach to sustainability, which is anchored in its corporate strategy. The BMW Group has set itself ambitious science-based CO₂e targets for the coming years and intends to reduce its CO₂e emissions by a total of at least 40 million tonnes from 2019 levels by 2030.

Transparency through BMW Vehicle Footprint.
The BMW Group has published its vehicles’ Product Carbon Footprint, as validated by the German Technical Inspection Association (TÜV), in the so-called Vehicle Footprint for several years. This report is publicly available here for all drive trains of the new BMW 7 Series from the start of production and can also be accessed in the My BMW app. In this way, the BMW Group creates transparency around the percentage of secondary materials and CO₂e emissions throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.

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La nouvelle BMW i3. Deuxième modèle de la Neue Klasse.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100

La BMW Série 3 incarne l'essence même de la marque BMW. Depuis cinq décennies, cette icône est synonyme de plaisir de conduite sportif, de design au charme incomparable et de progrès constant. Un héritage auquel chaque génération de la BMW Série 3 se consacre pleinement. La nouvelle BMW i3, entièrement électrique, enrichit le caractère familier de la BMW Série 3 de caractéristiques supplémentaires et uniques.

As the second model in the Neue Klasse, it represents a technological quantum leap into a new era. The first all-electric BMW 3 Series launches as the BMW i3 50 xDrive, which has an electric motor on both the front and rear axles. The combined system power output is 345 kW/469 hp¹, the maximum torque is 645 Nm.¹ The highly efficient sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, together with the new BMW Panoramic iDrive and Heart of Joy, delivers driving pleasure on a level never experienced before. With BMW Symbiotic Drive, the assisted driving experience is also entering a new era. The BMW i3 also stands for a modern interpretation of the hallmark design features of a BMW Sedan.

As a representative of the new design language, the new BMW i3 is immediately recognisable as a BMW 3 Series – assured, dynamic and intelligent. The hallmark BMW sporty silhouette proportions are reflected in the new 2.5-box design. Notable features are the long wheelbase, the greenhouse that slopes towards the rear and the short overhangs. The four-eyed face is familiar, yet still new. The BMW radiator grille and twin headlights merge into an innovative light signature, creating a powerful and expressive unit. The rear end, featuring prominently horizontal rear lights, further highlights precision and technological progress. The prominently flared wheel arches emphasise the sporty, wide stance of the new BMW i3. The interior offers a high level of spaciousness and makes full use of all the possibilities of the vehicle concept, which is consistently geared towards electromobility. At the same time, the interior represents driver-oriented sportiness. The new BMW Panoramic iDrive not only defines the modern and inviting interior, but also ushers in a new level of hallmark BMW driver orientation.

Sportiness and driving pleasure are invariably embedded in the DNA of the BMW 3 Series. The new BMW i3 sets new standards. Maximising the unmatched capabilities of electromobility, it offers impressively precise, effortless, and assured handling. The Heart of Joy high-performance computer shapes the BMW i3 driving experience. Its responses are ten times faster than in previous systems. Together with three other superbrain high-performance computers, the Heart of Joy forms the centrepiece of the new software and electronics architecture.

The new BMW i3 stands out for its excellent suitability for long journeys. Its range is up to 900 kilometres¹ (in accordance with the WLTP test cycle). DC charging capacities of up to 400 kW also drastically reduce charging times. The DC fast charger can recharge energy for up to 400 km¹ in 10 minutes (in accordance with ISO 12906 in the WLTP cycle). Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology provides the prerequisites for this rapid progress. It comprises highly efficient electric motors, 800-volt technology and new high-voltage batteries with new round cells. The cell-to-pack design used enables high energy densities at pack level and a flatter high-voltage battery. The BMW i3 also features the bidirectional charging functions Vehicle-to-Load (optional AC charging Professional required), Vehicle-to-Home and Vehicle-to-Grid charging functions.

The BMW i3 is manufactured at the BMW Group plant in Munich, which is the home plant of the BMW Group. For more than a hundred years, the plant in Milbertshofen, in the north of Munich, has been producing premium vehicles. Over the last four years, the plant has seen significant modernisation: Alongside a new body shop, a cutting-edge vehicle assembly area incorporating logistics space has been constructed. The new buildings are in their final stages of expansion. Production of the new BMW i3 will start in these halls from August 2026. The first vehicles will be delivered from autumn this year. One year later, the production portfolio will be switched to exclusively fully electric vehicles of the Neue Klasse. The plant conversion includes a large number of modernisation measures.

_{¹All data provisional. Please note: Since no binding
WLTP values are currently available, these are provisional values.
In addition, the actual values depend on various factors, such as
load, driving style, route, weather, auxiliary consumers
(including air conditioning), tyres, and the age of the battery.}

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

All data provisional. Please note: Since no binding WLTP values are currently available, these are provisional values. In addition, the actual values depend on various factors, such as load, driving style, route, weather, auxiliary consumers (including air conditioning), tyres, and the age of the battery.

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« Heart of Joy » au cercle polaire. Bond technologique quantique dans la nouvelle BMW i3 : réglage dynamique de la berline Neue Klasse dans la neige et la glace à Arjeplog.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100

+++ Derniers tests d'endurance avant la première présentation du design du deuxième modèle Neue Klasse le 18 mars 2026 +++ Le plaisir de conduire typique de BMW atteint un tout nouveau niveau grâce à Heart of Joy et BMW Dynamic Performance Control +++ Sixième génération eDrive +++ Le centre d'essais hivernaux du groupe BMW en Suède offre l'environnement idéal pour tester et optimiser les systèmes de transmission et de suspension +++ Communiqué de presse en anglais ci-dessous.

Munich/Arjeplog. The BMW 3 Series has been the embodiment of driving pleasure in the premium midsize class for five decades. All over the world, this icon of the BMW brand is renowned for its superior sportiness, precise handling and effortless agility, combined with long-distance driving comfort. As the latest generation BMW 3 Series is getting ready for launch, so is the first sedan model of the Neue Klasse: the fully electric BMW i3. Prototypes are currently undergoing a comprehensive test programme at the BMW Group winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden.

The BMW i3 will have its design premiere on 18 March 2026. The new fully electric model generation features a sixth-generation eDrive (Gen6). “The BMW i3 applies the sporty sedan’s typical characteristics to a completely new vehicle concept defined by the BMW 3 Series DNA. At the same time, pushing the conventional boundaries of electric mobility into new territory, thanks to the potential of our Neue Klasse,” says Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse BMW. The control unit consisting of the “superbrain” Heart of Joy and the BMW Dynamic Performance Control driving stack takes driving dynamics to an entirely new level. As the BMW i3 approaches series-production readiness, the test and development team is performing the final fine-tuning of driving dynamics components on the snow-covered roads and frozen lakes of Sweden.

Test drives for fine-tuning in extremely cold weather are a key part of vehicle testing.
Endurance tests in freezing temperatures and wintry road conditions in Sweden’s extreme north are a long-standing BMW tradition. The snow-covered roads around Arjeplog and the specially prepared surfaces of frozen lakes provide the ideal environment for evaluating and fine-tuning drive and suspension systems Electronic control systems are a good example – the low friction coefficients of surfaces covered by snow and ice enable engineers to test, analyse and optimise the interactions of these systems under precisely reproducible conditions. This provides the foundation of the hallmark BMW driving pleasure.

Highly innovative overall concept is key to an outstanding driving experience.
The Heart of Joy is one of four “superbrains” in the Neue Klasse. Complemented by the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software developed in-house, it forms the powerful new driving and dynamics control unit in the BMW i3, controlling the powertrain, brakes and some steering functions along with recuperation. Its responses are ten times faster than with previous systems. The result of this technological quantum leap is evident in the particularly effortless and exceptionally precise handling of the new BMW i3.

Even on slippery surfaces like those in Arjeplog, the Heart of Joy ensures agile propulsion. In addition, the extremely fast control of the two electric motors ensures superior driving stability. Only electric motors are capable of processing and executing the lightning-fast commands. This enables the BMW i3 to deliver a light-footed and comfortable drive in every situation. And with typical BMW 3 Series characteristics, it sets new standards in driving dynamics.

Even at the limits, the BMW i3 offers an extremely safe driving experience.
The new BMW i3 can be controlled with maximum precision. It responds instantly to steering inputs and creates a feeling of effortlessness. The Heart of Joy reduces the number of control interventions required – for example by the DSC system. The resulting cornering behaviour is more consistent and reproducible, giving the driver an even greater sense of assurance. In addition, the BMW i3 remains easy to control even when approaching the limits. The Soft-Stop function of the new BMW i3 is exceptional: precise control of the electric motors enables the smoothest stopping process in the history of the BMW 3 Series, without jerks and brake noise. The exceptional stability that the Heart of Joy provides, even on slippery surfaces like those found in Arjeplog, also improves efficiency. The precise control processes of the Heart of Joy allow the BMW i3 to recuperate energy as often and as intensely as possible, even when cornering, without compromising driving stability. “Sheer driving pleasure” redefined.

Second model of the Neue Klasse: BMW i3 50 xDrive
• Start of production: Second half of 2026
• Sixth-generation BMW eDrive (Gen6) with 800-volt technology
• Charging capacity: peak charging capacity up to 400 kW
• Electric drive unit with EESM technology on the rear axle and ASM technology on the front axle
• Max. system output: 345 kW/469 hp*
• 645 Nm torque*

* As this is a development-phase prototype, the figures given are provisional. Energy consumption information as per WLTP is not yet available.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Le BMW iX3 inaugure les innovations de nouvelle génération au CES 2026.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0100

+++ Première démonstration de l'assistant personnel intelligent BMW alimenté par l'IA avec la technologie Alexa+ +++ Interaction utilisateur révolutionnaire avec BMW Panoramic iDrive +++ Technologie BMW eDrive de sixième génération +++ Dynamique de conduite de niveau supérieur avec Heart of Joy +++ Assistance à la conduite fluide avec BMW Symbiotic Drive +++ Écosystème de divertissement et d'applications en constante évolution dans le système d'exploitation BMW X +++

*** OnLoc images and Assets of the AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology will be added before release on Jan 5th ***

Munich. The new BMW iX3 is in the spotlight at CES 2026. For the first time, the enhanced, AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology will be presented to the public. As the debut model for the Neue Klasse, the BMW iX3 showcases groundbreaking innovations that will shape the entire model range of the brand in the future. By 2027, the technologies of the Neue Klasse will be integrated into a total of 40 new models and model updates from BMW.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant expanded with Amazon Alexa+.
One year after the world premiere of the new BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Operating System X at CES 2025, visitors to this year’s CES can experience the revolutionary user-interaction concept firsthand in the BMW iX3. With a balanced combination of digital functions and physical elements, it elevates intuitive operation according to BMW’s guiding principle ‘Hands on the Wheel, Eyes on the Road’ to a new level of driver orientation. Built on the technological foundation of a software-defined vehicle, the customer experience in the BMW iX3 continues to evolve. For the first time, BMW presents the next generation AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. BMW is the first manufacturer to expand its voice assistant with the AI assistant Amazon Alexa+. This enables intuitive and intelligent interaction between passengers and the vehicle in a natural dialogue. The interaction includes the operation of vehicle functions as well as access to information and knowledge beyond the vehicle. For the first time, passengers can ask multiple questions in a single sentence—covering both your vehicle’s features and e.g. general knowledge topics.

The integration of Amazon Alexa+ into the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant represents a technological leap forward that focuses on added value for the customer. The AI technology used in the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a Large Language Model (LLM), a generative AI that understands language and is capable of formulating its own responses. Starting in the second half of 2026 at the latest, this further development will be gradually rolled out in Germany and the USA across all BMW models equipped with BMW Operating System 9 and X. (LINK TO FULL RELEASE)

BMW iX3 transforms waiting time into entertainment: stream a movie, play a video game or make a video call.^[1]
The BMW booth at CES also focuses on the wide range of entertainment options in BMW Operating System X. It offers an extensive selection of apps, videos, and games. In addition to the popular streaming service Disney+, customers in the BMW iX3 have access to the Video App (powered by TiVo™). This app enables video streaming on the central display when the vehicle is stationary, with a continuously growing selection of content such as news, live, and on-demand streaming. The portfolio of the video streaming platform will continue to evolve.

The BMW ConnectedDrive Store will also soon include the YouTube Music app for the first time, joining the more than 85 apps worldwide in categories such as Music & Audio, Entertainment, Gaming, News, Travel & Local. YouTube Music gives customers access to an extensive catalog with over 300 million tracks, including the official studio recordings, remixes, live performances, and hard-to-find covers. Zoom now allows video calls on the iX3’s central display for the first time when the vehicle is stationary. As soon as the vehicle starts moving, the video transmission stops, and the conversation seamlessly continues via audio.

In-car gaming via AirConsole, as introduced for the first time with the BMW Operating System 8.5, is also available in the new BMW iX3, featuring world-renowned titles like UNO^®️ Car Party!
A new highlight in AirConsole’s extensive game library is Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive™️ from Mattel, available exclusively to BMW customers. AirConsole allows users to use their own smartphones as controllers, so all passengers can play together or compete against each other. Additional games and apps for in-car entertainment can be accessed through the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. Selected games in the BMW iX3 can also be controlled using Bluetooth controllers from conventional gaming consoles.

Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology: higher efficiency, more range, faster charging.
The sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology developed for the Neue Klasse comprises highly efficient electric motors, fundamentally new high-voltage batteries with cylindrical cells, and 800V technology. The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is powered by two electric motors, which together generate output of 345 kW/469 hp and 645 Nm (475 lb-ft) of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). Its electric all-wheel-drive configuration consists of an extensively upgraded electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) with particularly high levels of efficiency at the rear axle and, at the front axle, a new asynchronous motor (ASM) distinguished by its compact design and high cost efficiency. The combination of EESM and ASM is evidence of the BMW Group’s commitment to technological neutrality within electric mobility as well. The drive technology developed for the Neue Klasse reduces energy losses by 40 per cent compared to fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, weight by 10 per cent and manufacturing costs by 20 per cent.

The new high-voltage battery concept with cylindrical cells for the Neue Klasse also achieves significant advances. The energy density on a cell level is 20 per cent higher than with fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, and the new concept also paves the way for a 30 per cent increase in charging speed. The cylindrical cells are integrated directly into the high-voltage battery (“cell to pack”), which benefits energy density and cost efficiency. Added to which, the high-voltage battery is integrated into the vehicle architecture as a structural component to minimise weight (“pack to open body”). The high-voltage battery in the BMW iX3 50 xDrive has a usable energy content of 108.7 kWh, enabling a range of up to 805 kilometres (500 miles) in the WLTP cycle.

BMW Charging: short charging times, premiere for bidirectional charging.
The advances brought by sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology have a significant influence on the charging experience, too. A maximum charging rate of 400 kW enables users to fill their new BMW iX3 with enough energy at an 800V direct current (DC) rapid charging station to add up to 372 kilometres (231 miles) ^[2] of range in just ten minutes. The high-voltage battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in 21 minutes. Thanks to the battery management tech with integrated switching matrix developed completely in-house by the BMW Group, the new BMW iX3 can also be charged from 400V DC stations. Upgrades to the battery preparation also help to shorten charging times. The new BMW iX3 50 xDrive can top up on alternating current (AC) at 11 kW as standard or 22 kW ^[3] as an option.

Extensive bidirectional charging functions ^[3] are also available for the new BMW iX3, meaning that it can be used as an energy supply source for a variety of applications. The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function turns the new BMW iX3 into a mobile powerbank, which can supply electric devices with power while on the move. Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) hands it the role of storage unit for solar energy generated by home-fitted photovoltaic systems. And customers can also hook their car up to the energy market via the Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) application and earn some money in the process.

The selection of standard-fitted and optional charging accessories has been significantly expanded. For flexible charging during a journey, customers can make use of the new Multifunction Charger, which comes with several adapters for charging and discharging the high-voltage battery. The new BMW Wallbox Professional (DC) enables bidirectional charging at home or work. And BMW Charging offers the option of cost-optimised /solar-power-optimised home charging.

In order to give owners the best possible charging experience, the new BMW iX3 will be fitted as standard with an NACS (North American Charging Standard) compatible charging port. This will provide iX3 owners access to the vast Supercharger network, while a standard CCS (Combined Charging System) adapter will preserve access to other providers from coast to coast, thus ensuring that iX3 owners are never far from a provider no matter where the journey is taking them.

Heart of Joy: The Ultimate Driving Machine reaches a new level.
One of four superbrains in the electronics architecture of the Neue Klasse, the Heart of Joy looks after drivetrain and driving dynamics management. This high-performance control unit is responsible for the drivetrain, brakes, energy recuperation, and steering functions, and processes information up to ten times faster than conventional control units. In this way, the potential of electric mobility in terms of instantaneous power delivery, smooth power transfer, agility, stability, and efficiency is fully realized.

Together with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software stack developed fully in-house, the Heart of Joy calculates all the driving dynamics parameters with a new level of speed and precision. The driver and passengers in the new BMW iX3 experience a uniquely harmonious and BMW-typical driving sensation whatever the situation. Every movement of the accelerator, brake pedal, and steering is executed directly and with assurance and precision. Supreme traction and – thanks to the unique Soft Stop function – the smoothest stopping process ever achieved by a BMW are among its other attributes. In addition, the efficiency of the new BMW iX3 is optimized by the integrated management of drivetrain, braking system, and energy recuperation. In everyday driving, 98% of braking maneuvers are carried out using recuperation only, without application of the friction brakes. The only occasions these are called upon are under emergency braking and during extremely sporty driving.

“Superbrain of automated driving” for the driver assistance systems with of the next technology generation.
Another high-performance computer brings together all the automated driving and parking functions in the BMW iX3. With 20 times greater processing power than in the previous vehicle generation, the watercooled “superbrain of automated driving” enables a significant technological advance with the Neue Klasse in this area as well.

BMW Symbiotic Drive provides seamless support.
The BMW iX3 uses its Symbiotic Drive capability combined with driver assistance to create a completely new driving experience. Whenever the driver wants to accelerate, brake or steer, their inputs merge seamlessly and intuitively with AI-enabled software.The result is a whole new form of Sheer Driving Pleasure. For example, the automatic cruise control system is not deactivated with only a light press of the brake pedal; instead, it is only switched off when the driver brakes harder. In the same way, the lane control assistance remains active even after light steering inputs by the driver.

With the optional BMW Highway / Motorway Assistant ^[4], drivers can take their hands off the steering wheel permanently at speeds of up to 85 mph / 130 km/h, while remaining attentive and ready to intervene. The system assists with vehicle guidance within the lane and can also perform automated lane changes when needed – a simple glance confirmation by the driver is sufficient. With active BMW Maps route guidance, the system proactively suggests lane changes at highway interchanges and exits, which can be confirmed with a quick glance in the wing mirror. The Highway Assistant remains active while passing through interchanges and until the end of highway exits. This allows BMW iX3 drivers to enjoy Level 2 driver assistance without touching the steering wheel in even more situations.

The new Highway and City Assistant ^[4] also offers innovative functions for urban environments, such as stopping and automatically restarting at traffic lights. Additional driver assistance features for complex urban driving situations will be rolled out later via over-the-air software updates.

[1] Availability of individual apps and content depends on the country. Download and use of the apps require connectivity via BMW Digital Premium or a connection to a WiFi network or mobile smartphone hotspot. App-specific subscriptions are not included in BMW Digital Premium.
[2] The range added after 10 minutes of high-power charging was determined according to ISO12906 in the WLTP cycle. This figure, as well as charging performance, depends on vehicle equipment, charging and battery aging condition, battery temperature, individual driving profile, use of auxiliary consumers, ambient temperature, and the charging power provided at the charging station.
[3] Available from production period 3/2026.
[4] Availability depends on the country.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

WLTP energy consumption combined: 17,9 - 15,1 kWh/100 km; WLTP CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A; WLTP electric range: 679 - 805 km.

Contact presse: Fanny De Leenheer
Tél: 038905175
Adresse e-mail: fanny.de-leenheer@partner.bmw.be

Première belge du BMW iX3 au Zoute Grand Prix à Knokke

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0200

Bornem. Il y a tout juste un mois, le groupe BMW écrivait à un tout nouveau chapitre de son histoire en dévoilant le BMW iX3 de nouvelle génération. Le tout premier modèle construit sur la nouvelle architecture inédite dénommée « Neue Klasse », jetant les bases d’une nouvelle ère entièrement électrique, digitale et circulaire.

Du 8 au 12 octobre prochain, le modèle sera présenté en Première belge à l’occasion de l’évènement lifestyle du Zoute Grand Prix à Knokke, qui permettra aux futurs clients et au public belge de faire connaissance avec ce modèle emblématique de la transition électrique et numérique de la marque à hélice.

Le BMW iX3 de nouvelle génération est un Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) entièrement électrique ouvrant la voie à une toute nouvelle ère de pur plaisir de conduire. Un nouveau langage de design confère à la voiture une allure pleine de caractère qui reflète fidèlement les progrès technologiques et innovations réalisés par le groupe. Avec la technologie BMW eDrive de sixième génération, une autonomie pouvant atteindre 805 kilomètres et une puissance de recharge maximale de 400 kW, le nouveau BMW iX3 établit des normes inédites en matière d’efficacité de capacité de conduite longue distance et de plaisir de conduire. Une nouvelle architecture électronique et logicielle comprenant quatre ordinateurs hautes performances « superbrain » permet au premier modèle Neue Klasse d’être plus que jamais préparé pour l’avenir. La technologie de gestion de la transmission et de la dynamique de conduite « Heart of Joy » offre une maniabilité et une précision inégalées, tandis que les tout derniers systèmes de conduite automatisée optimisent l’interaction symbiotique entre l’homme et le véhicule.

Alexander Wehr, President Directeur Général du BMW Group Belux : « Quoi de mieux que d’écrire le premier chapitre de la Neue Klasse au Zoute Grand Prix. Au cœur de notre ADN, performance et plaisir de conduire demeurent, mais le BMW iX3 les élève à un niveau inédit. D’ici 2027, les technologies de la Neue Klasse seront déployées dans 40 nouveaux modèles et leurs mises à jour, affirmant notre leadership mondial en matière d’innovation, d’électromobilité et de durabilité ».

Informations pratiques :

Le BMW iX3 siègera au Zoute Grand Prix Gallery by EY ainsi qu’aux côtés des œuvres d’art roulantes du BMW Art Car Word au Approach golf de Knokke.

Adresse Zoute Grand Prix Gallery by EY : Zeedijk – Albertplein 8300 Knokke-Heist.

Adresse BMW Art Car World Tour : Approach golf Knokke - Prins Filiplaan 1, 8300 Knokke-Heist.

Liens utiles :

Pour toutes informations complémentaires concernant le BMW iX3 : https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en

Pour toutes informations complémentaires concernant le Zoute Grand Prix : https://www.zoutegrandprix.be/fr

BMW Group

Avec ses marques BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce et BMW Motorrad, le BMW Group est le leader mondial en matière de construction de voitures et de motos et de fourniture de services financiers et de mobilité haut de gamme. Le réseau de production BMW Group compte plus de 30 sites dans le monde entier et dispose d'un réseau de distribution mondial avec des bureaux dans plus de 140 pays.

En 2024, BMW Group a réalisé plus de 2,45 millions de voitures et plus de 210 000 motos dans le monde. Le résultat avant impôt de l’exercice 2024 s’établit à 11,0 milliards d’euros, pour un chiffre d’affaires de 142,4 milliards d’euros. Au 31 décembre 2024, l’entreprise employait 159 104 collaborateurs et collaboratrices dans le monde.

Une réflexion sur le long terme et une conduite responsable sont depuis toujours le fondement du succès économique du BMW Group. La durabilité constitue un élément important de la stratégie d'entreprise du BMW Group, de la chaîne d'approvisionnement à la fin de la phase d'utilisation de tous les produits, en passant par la production.

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Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Mises à jour des modèles BMW, automne 2025.

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:53:42 +0200

Munich. Autumn 2025 adds revised powertrains, new features and practical details to the current BMW model range. The entry-level models into the world of BMW M – the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé as well as the corresponding models in the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series – will in future have more powerful and fuel-efficient petrol engines.

More power, reduced consumption for BMW M240i xDrive Coupé and the entry-level models into the world of BMW M in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series.

Autumn 2025 will see both the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.5 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 172 g/km; CO₂ class F) and the BMW M340i xDrive Touring (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.9 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 181 g/km; CO₂ class G) fitted with a more powerful variant of the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine. It now has an output of 288 kW/392 hp, with the mild hybrid system contributing 9 kW/12 hp. The overall increase in power over the previous model is 13 kW/18 hp. Maximum torque has also increased by 40 Nm, to 540 Nm.

This revised powertrain will in future also be fitted in the BMW M440i xDrive Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.7 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 175 g/km; CO₂ class F), the BMW M440i xDrive Convertible (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.7 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 176 g/km; CO₂ class G) and the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.8 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 179 g/km; CO₂ class G).

The output increase makes for even more dynamic performance in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series models mentioned above. It shaves 0.1 seconds off the time it takes each model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. As a result, the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan can now perform this sprint in just 4.3 seconds. The BMW M240i xDrive Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 8.0 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 183 g/km; CO₂ class G) now also comes fitted with this more powerful engine.

In addition to the output boost, all models benefit from a significant increase in engine efficiency. As a result, the WLTP fuel consumption of the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé, for example, drops from 8.8–8.7 litres/100 km to 8.0 litres/100 km. CO₂ emissions were likewise reduced, from the previous 200–199 g/km to 183 g/km (see table below for all fuel consumption and emissions figures of the new powertrains).

New exterior colours for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Adaptive LED headlights available for more BMW 4 Series models, practical addition for the BMW 5 Series family.
From autumn 2025, an additional exterior colour will be available as an option for all versions of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with the M Sport design or the M Sport package. Cape York Green can be ordered for the first time in conjunction with these trim levels.

Moreover, Adaptive LED Headlights are also available as an individual option without the M Sport package Pro for the BMW 420i, BMW 420d and BMW 420d xDrive.

In conjunction with Veganza and Merino upholstery, the comprehensive standard equipment in the BMW X3 now also includes rear headrests and side sections of the second row of seats in the upholstery colour. This further enhances the premium appeal of the BMW X3 interior.

All BMW 5 Series, BMW i5 and BMW M5 Sedan and Touring models will in future offer a very handy feature. A coat hook on the B-pillar trim, provided as standard, makes transporting jackets and coats particularly easy.

Improvements related to BMW Connected Drive.
From autumn 2025, the Charging Guide in the Explore tab of the My BMW app will offer relevant help on all aspects of charging – e.g., “How do I charge?”, or “How do I optimise charging?” This helps to make charging stops as convenient and efficient as possible.

BMW Maps charge-optimised route planning for all-electric vehicles is now also available in BMW vehicles with Operating System 8 and 8.5 in Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Romania, Serbia and Singapore.

Overview: All the revised powertrains for BMW 2 Series Coupé, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series in autumn 2025*
BMW 2 Series Coupé	Max. output (kW/hp)	Fuel consumption WLTP combined (EnVKV) (l/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP combined (EnVKV) (g/km)
BMW M240i xDrive Coupé	288/392	8.0	183
BMW 3 Series	Max. output (kW/hp)
BMW M340i xDrive Sedan	288/392	7.5	172
BMW M340i xDrive Touring	288/392	7.9	181
BMW 4 Series	Max. output (kW/hp)
BMW M440i xDrive Coupé	288/392	7.7	175
BMW M440i xDrive Convertible	288/392	7.7	176
BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé	288/392	7.8	179

* All new models available with start of production in November or December 2025.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW M340i xDrive Sedan (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.5 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 172 g/km; CO₂ class F) and the BMW M340i xDrive Touring (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.9 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 181 g/km; CO₂ class G) fitted with a more powerful variant of the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine. It now has an output of 288 kW/392 hp, with the mild hybrid system contributing 9 kW/12 hp. The overall increase in power over the previous model is 13 kW/18 hp. Maximum torque has also increased by 40 Nm, to 540 Nm.

BMW M440i xDrive Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.7 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 175 g/km; CO₂ class F), the BMW M440i xDrive Convertible (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.7 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 176 g/km; CO₂ class G) and the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.8 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 179 g/km; CO₂ class G).

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

De la flotte pilote à la production en série : la nouvelle BMW iX5 Hydrogen

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0200

+++ Une approche ouverte sur le plan technologique comme facteur de réussite stratégique +++ Une première chez BMW : cinq variantes de motorisation dans un seul véhicule +++ Initiative HyMoS pour promouvoir le développement d'écosystèmes hydrogène locaux +++

Munich. The BMW Group is launching a vehicle with five different drivetrain technologies. The new BMW X5 will be the first model to offer customers a choice of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The HyMoS (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) initiative is designed to promote the development of hydrogen ecosystems and refueling stations in metropolitan areas and aims for an initial pilot implementation in Germany.

“By launching the new BMW X5 with a choice of five drive system variants, we are once again demonstrating our leading position as a technology pioneer,” says Joachim Post, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development at an BMW event in New York. “Hydrogen has an essential part to play in global decarbonisation, which is why we are committed to driving the technology forward.”

Technology-open approach is a strategic success factor

Product diversity continues to be a key success factor for the BMW Group. A wide-ranging portfolio of drive systems – encompassing ICE engines, plug-in hybrids, battery electric drive systems and, starting with the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen in 2028, hydrogen fuel cell technology – lays the foundations for successfully meeting the varying demands and needs of customers worldwide both now and in the future.

Flexible manufacturing structures and high levels of integration expertise enable this array of drive technologies to be implemented efficiently in the new BMW X5 range in terms of development, purchasing and production. This means the BMW model line-up will include two types of fully electric drivetrain (battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell) from 2028, underlining the rigorous application of the brand’s technology-open approach.

The new BMW iX5 Hydrogen

Following successful testing of the pilot fleet worldwide, the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen* will enter the market as the brand’s first-ever series-produced hydrogen-powered model. “The new BMW iX5 Hydrogen will be a true BMW - pioneering in its class and delivering the BMW typical driving pleasure,” says Michael Rath, Vice President Hydrogen Vehicles BMW Group.

The drive technology is based on the third-generation fuel cell system that the BMW Group is developing in collaboration with the Toyota Motor Corporation.

This technological advance paves the way for a system with a more compact design that is also more powerful and efficient, thereby increasing range and output at the same time as reducing energy consumption.

Benefits of hydrogen-powered technology

Hydrogen is recognized as a promising future energy carrier for global decarbonization. It acts as an effective storage medium for renewable energy sources, helping to balance supply and demand and enabling a more stable and reliable integration of renewables into the energy grid. Hydrogen is the missing piece for completing the electric mobility puzzle where battery electric drive systems are not an optimal solution.

HyMoS initiative: alliance for strengthening the hydrogen infrastructure

As well as developing the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen, BMW is also actively involved in efforts to expand the hydrogen refueling network. The HyMoS (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) initiative was established to support hydrogen ecosystems for mobility in cooperation with industry and institutional partners. The aim of this initiative is to increase the economic viability of hydrogen mobility ecosystems by pooling the demand for all types of vehicles, including trucks, buses and passenger cars. This will help to reach an optimal distribution and usage of hydrogen stations. The initiative supports existing hydrogen ecosystem projects in achieving their full potential by sharing experiences across projects and providing ground support of its industry partners. A pilot phase started with the support of existing ecosystems in Germany and France to gather experiences for deployment to further metropolitan areas and a potential later expansion to other countries.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

*As this is a development-phase prototype, energy consumption information according to WLTP is not available yet.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Efficace, durable et numérique : la nouvelle usine BMW Group de Debrecen s'apprête à lancer la production en série du BMW iX3 fin octobre

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0200

+++ Première usine automobile du groupe BMW à fonctionner entièrement à l'électricité issue d'énergies renouvelables; aucune utilisation de combustibles fossiles +++ L'utilisation d'électricité dans l'atelier de peinture permet de réduire les émissions de CO₂e liées à la production du BMW iX3 +++ Une iFACTORY typique : planification et tests virtuels, processus et structures efficaces, utilisation intelligente de l'IA +++ Batteries haute tension assemblées sur place +++

Debrecen. The BMW Group has entered the final phase before the first Neue Klasse model rolls off the assembly line. Series production of the new BMW iX3 will get underway in late October at the BMW Group plant in Debrecen, Hungary, as the newest, most innovative manufacturing facility in the company’s global production network officially begins work.

“The start of series production for the BMW iX3 signals a new era of automotive manufacturing. Our new plant in Debrecen has been designed and built fully in line with our strategic vision of the iFACTORY. Digital from the very beginning, the plant will offer a new dimension in efficient production without fossil fuels,” says Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production.

The BMW iFACTORY represents a strategic vision of production, built on streamlined, efficient structures, responsible resource management, economical use of cutting-edge digital innovations and a strong focus on employees. The BMW Group has also registered new patents for a large number of innovative systems and processes at Plant Debrecen.

“We have taken on the challenge of building a completely new vehicle as the first job at an entirely new plant – and doing so in the leanest, most efficient way possible. We have simplified processes, reduced complexity, digitally validated each individual operation and systematically leveraged expertise across our global network. The result is this plant, with its efficient production, innovative processes and the flexibility to integrate additional models,” says Hans-Peter Kemser, head of BMW Group Plant Debrecen.

As with any new model, capacity for the new BMW iX3 will be gradually ramped up in stages after the start of production. Spearheading the arrival of the Neue Klasse, the iX3 showcases the latest design and technology innovations that will define the brand's entire model range in the future. Between now and 2027, the technologies in the Neue Klasse will be integrated into 40 new models and model updates.

From virtual factory to reality

The guiding principles of the BMW iFACTORY have been fully implemented in the technologies employed at the new BMW Group plant in Debrecen. For example, Plant Debrecen was planned and built digitally from the outset, and celebrated its virtual start of production back in March 2023 in the BMW Group’s Virtual Factory. This approach allowed every operation to be tested virtually in advance, enabling production lines to be installed in the buildings exactly as in the digital twin.

Optimal processes for all plant technologies

With an optimised value stream and efficient systems, the press shop guarantees a high level of productivity. The BMW Group continues to follow its proven strategy of using the same tools and presses throughout its global network. This optimises capacity utilisation within the network by allowing press tools to be deployed at multiple locations and enabling staff to be trained in-network.

The body shop, in particular, benefits from prior digital planning and validation. Every process detail was digitally simulated in advance to determine the ideal value stream and ensure that each of the nearly 1,000 robots was optimally positioned. From the outset, close collaboration between development and production teams led to high production efficiency and maximum customer benefit. For example, the number of joining methods was significantly reduced, lowering overall complexity. Design features integrated early in development are also evident in the details of the Neue Klasse, such as the invisible door seal. This creates a visual connection between the window and the door, resulting in a unique look. In addition, maximising the space available for the battery in the body structure – and thus the size and performance of the battery – directly benefits the customer.

At BMW Group Plant Debrecen, the paint shop plays a critical role in significantly reducing the CO₂e footprint of the BMW iX3. Production of the new BMW iX3 will generate a total of about 80kg CO₂e (scope 1/2 emissions). This figure covers CO₂e emissions from Plant Debrecen, as well as in-house parts production at other BMW Group facilities, including components manufactured in Landshut, for example. This represents a reduction of approx. two-thirds compared to production of existing BMW derivatives. For Plant Debrecen alone, this approach will reduce CO₂e emissions from the manufacture of a vehicle, including its high-voltage battery, by around 90% – to about 34 kg CO₂e (when operating at full capacity, compared with other BMW Group facilities).

Paint shops typically rely on gas to reach the high temperatures (up to 180 degrees Celsius) required. Plant Debrecen will be the BMW Group's first car plant supplied exclusively with electricity from renewable energy sources during normal operation, i.e. without using fossil fuels such as oil or gas. Because of its high energy demands, the paint shop is the most important factor in significantly lowering Plant Debrecen’s CO₂e emissions. In the paint shop alone, using electricity from renewable sources reduces annual CO₂e emissions by up to 12,000 tonnes. About a quarter of the plant's annual power needs will be supplied by the 50‑hectare on-site photovoltaic system. Surplus solar energy, such as that generated on non‑working days, is stored in a 1,800 m³ thermal storage system with a capacity of 130 MWh.

The paint shop also uses an energy recovery system. A heat grid was successfully implemented in the design of the new paint shop, delivering additional energy savings of up to 10%. This innovative concept combines multiple measures for efficient energy recovery from the compressed air supply, drying ovens and cooling systems. The recovered waste heat is then used to preheat the water circuit.

In addition, a thermal storage system – holding 1,800 m³ of water, with a capacity of 130 MWh – stores surplus energy from the photovoltaic system during off-peak periods and supplies it as heat during peak demand.

Full digitalisation of production processes further boosts assembly efficiency. The AIQX (Artificial Intelligence Quality Next) IT platform developed in-house at the BMW Group is a key component of the BMW iFACTORY. AIQX uses sensors and camera systems along the production line to automate quality processes. AI evaluates the data and provides real-time feedback to employees on the line. Looking ahead, vehicles on the line will also become active, connected participants in the industrial IoT (Internet of Things) ecosystem. They will conduct self-analysis, interact with plant employees in real time and automatically share and document relevant messages, using tools such as on-board cameras and IT systems. The equipment, tools, components and every BMW in the assembly halls are already digitally connected to the BMW production system.

The building's “finger structure” – an optimised version of the design employed at BMW Group Plant Leipzig – allows 80% of parts to be delivered directly to the correct point of assembly on the line. All-electric in-house logistics also benefit from autonomous tugger trains, which transport high-voltage batteries directly from production to installation points, as well as Smart Transport Robots that autonomously deliver smaller components to the assembly line. By linking all internal and external databases, the entire logistics process achieves unprecedented digital depth, automating many previously manual, interconnected analysis tasks. Well-structured information is therefore available at any time and can be analysed instantly “at the push of a button”.

The BMW Group has created highly intelligent production processes for its new high-voltage batteries developed in-house. Plant Debrecen will be the first of five plants worldwide to begin series production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries. The production processes were initially developed and tested at pilot plants. Artificial intelligence, data analytics and constant knowledge sharing within the production network also play a key role in the ramp-up of production. Digital twins of production and comprehensive AI databases ensure optimisation of processes and employee training. A consistent zero-defect approach enables seamless in-line quality inspections and 100% end‑of-line monitoring. In line keeping with the “local for local” principle, high‑voltage battery assembly takes place directly on site, allowing the production teams to take advantage of infrastructure efficiencies and short distances.

Best of the best:
Plant Debrecen benefits from expertise at all production sites worldwide

BMW Group Plant Debrecen is the first production site in the company's network not tied to a specific primary plant. Instead, it serves as a network plant, combining best practices from various locations worldwide. A major advantage of this approach is that the plant’s current workforce of more than 2,000 employees can be trained within the network, allowing employee know-how from different locations, such as China, South Africa, Mexico, the US and, of course, Germany, to be shared. At the same time, employees throughout the global network gain the opportunity to share their technology insights in Debrecen and bring expertise in production of the Neue Klasse models back to their own location – creating a win-win situation for all the plants.

A long version with further details on all technologies is available as a PDF file in the downloads section.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

WLTP energy consumption combined: 17,9 - 15,1 kWh/100 km; WLTP CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂-class: A; WLTP electric range: 679 - 805 km.

Contact presse: Fanny De Leenheer
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Les applications My BMW App et My MINI App affichent pour la première fois les émissions de CO2 des conducteurs sur l'ensemble du cycle de vie.

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200

+++ BMW Group adds to the range of My Trips driving statistics with an update for the My BMW App and MINI App +++ The driver’s carbon impact is based on their vehicle’s footprint and routes they have driven +++ Available for selected models with all types of drive system +++

Munich. The BMW Group is now offering customers even broader scope for personalising analysis of their driving stats in the My BMW App and MINI App. The latest update, available from June, will allow drivers to view their personal carbon footprint for the first time. Almost three years after My Trips was launched to help drivers evaluate their journeys, this function will now also provide data on the emissions those trips are producing.

“Our usage research shows: The information in My Trips is one of the most popular features in the app,” says Dirk Wiedmann. “We are now expanding this successful function with carbon footprint calculation, giving our customers simple and straightforward access to sustainability-related information via a popular and widely used channel.”

Emissions from vehicle production and use: two sets of figures make up the driver’s personal footprint.
The personal carbon footprint function has been designed with a technology-open approach and is available for vehicles with combustion engines, as well as plug-in hybrid and fully electric models. At launch, this feature will be rolled out across selected models in various European countries *. Calculation of the personal footprint is based on two central sets of figures.

Emissions from vehicle use: My Trips analyses the routes the driver has completed and uses the energy consumed in the process to work out the CO₂ emitted. To this end, CO₂equivalents are calculated using data from the International Energy Agency (IEA). For vehicles with combustion engines, the app calculates the amount of CO₂ emitted based on the fuel consumed. For battery-electric vehicles, it shows the emissions generated when using the average national energy mix – and also tells the driver how high emissions would be by comparison if green energy were used.
Emissions from vehicle production: These are emissions generated during the manufacturing process. Emissions are recorded from the processing of raw materials, procurement of materials, transport logistics and the production of the model at hand. The BMW Group already sets out the emissions figures for numerous models in the form of Vehicle Footprint Reports. These are calculated according to recognised standards for life cycle assessments and certified by the TÜV Rheinland agency. They can also be downloaded from the BMW Group website.

Ready for electric mobility: My BMW App helps with the transition.

The My BMW App also includes the Electric Vehicle Analysis introduced last summer. This function allows customers whose BMW is powered by a combustion engine to simulate how well a fully electric BMW fits their personal driving profile. Here, the customer selects an electric BMW model as an alternative vehicle in the app. Once the combustion-engined model has made at least 200 journeys and covered a distance of 2,000 kilometres (over 1,240 miles), the analysis shows the journeys the user could have completed on a single charge with the electric vehicle selected, and also flags up charging stations close to frequently visited destinations. More than 100,000 customers had used this analysis by May 2025.

Over 14 million customers around the world use the My BMW App and MINI App. The My Trips function is available in more than 90 countries and is actively used by 1.9 million users.

* The new function will only be available to users of selected vehicles for which a TÜV-certified carbon footprint has been calculated. This feature will launch in Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Switzerland, and be available in the BMW 1 Series (key number 81GE), BMW 2 Series (31GH), BMW X2 (71GM, 21GM), BMW X3 (11GR, 31GP, 65GP), BMW 5 Series (31FK, 11JF, 71FJ), BMW 5 Series Touring (11HH, 11GW, 21GV), BMW M5 (81FK) and BMW iX (41CF) and MINI Cooper (11GC), MINI Cooper C (11GD), MINI Aceman (31GC) and MINI Countryman (41GA, 11GA).

In the event of enquiries please contact:

Corporate Communications

Wieland Bruch

Product Communication BMW

Electric Mobility and Sustainability

Telephone: +49-89-382-72652

Mobile: +49-176-601-72652

E-mail: Wieland.Bruch@bmw.de

Martin Tholund,
Spokesperson Digital Car, Electronics and Software, Technology Partnerships, Digital Products and Services

Telefon: +49-151-601-77126

E-Mail: Martin.Tholund@bmwgroup.com

Internet: https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en

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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 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 2024, the BMW Group sold 2.45 million passenger vehicles and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2024 was € 11.0 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.4 billion. As of 31 December 2024, the BMW Group had a workforce of 159,104 employees.

The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products from the supply chain and production to the end of their useful life.

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Une technologie pionnière au service du plaisir de conduire ultime : essais des prototypes BMW iX3.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200

Munich/Miramas. The development of the first Neue Klasse series production model is on the finishing straight: prototypes of the next-generation BMW iX3 are currently undergoing extensive testing in Miramas, southern France. The Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) will celebrate its world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich in September and roll off the production line at the new BMW Group plant in Debrecen (Hungary) starting at the end of the year. “Longer range, faster charging, an all-new display and operating concept, and the intelligence of four superbrains are the distinguishing features of the Neue Klasse. With the upcoming BMW iX3 – the first model of the new car generation – we are introducing fundamental technology upgrades with the clear aim of raising the typical BMW driving pleasure to a whole new level,” says Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse BMW. “With the all-new BMW iX3, we bring our revolutionary technologyies into series production for the first time, and we can hardly wait to see it in action on the road. All future BMW models, regardless of powertrain type, will benefit from the innovations and technology clusters of the Neue Klasse."

The new technologies at a glance:

The revolutionary display and operating concept BMW Panoramic iDrive provides perfect driver orientation and sets yet another new benchmark.
Charge faster, drive further: the all-electric 6th generation powertrain (Gen6) sets standards in performance and efficiency. The new BMW iX3 50 xDrive has an electric range of up to 800km (WLTP)*(CLTC: 900km* / EPA 400 mls*) and can be charged to provide a range of more than 350km maximum in just 10 minutes*.
The Heart of Joy control computer and the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software stack raise the dynamic potential of electric powertrains to a new level.

BMW Panoramic iDrive: “Hands on the Wheel, Eyes on the Road”.

The BMW Panoramic iDrive shows all relevant driving information in the driver’s ideal line of sight and maximizes ergonomic efficiency and safety. Four elements come together to make a unique user experience:

BMW Panoramic Vision: information is projected onto a black printed surface in the windscreen from A-pillar to A-pillar.
3D Head-Up Display: the optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display projects information for navigation and automated driving into the driver’s direct field of vision above the BMW Panoramic Vision Display.
Central Display with matrix backlight technology: the free-cut-design display is in an ergonomically ideal position near the steering wheel.
Shy-tech multifunction steering wheel: buttons are illuminated when functions are available; relief-like structure and active haptic feedback enable intuitive operation without the driver having to take his or her eyes off the road.

The BMW Panoramic iDrive runs under the BMW Operating System X, also a new development. It offers extensive customizability, intelligent support for the driver and extensive software updates. BMW’s motto “Hands on the Wheel, Eyes on the Road” is redefined with a well-balanced mix of physical controls and digital functions. BMW Panoramic iDrive will ensure user-friendly and intuitive operation in every vehicle segment and with every powertrain concept.

Next generation of electric powertrains. The high-voltage battery concept for the 6th generation of BMW eDrive technology (Gen6) is fundamentally new, and together with the revised electric drive system portfolio, offers an optimum solution for all vehicle segments. The Gen6 system will be making its debut in the BMW iX3 and will then be rolled out across all vehicle segments.
The centerpiece of the high-voltage battery – the BMW cylindrical battery cell – has an energy density of 20 per cent greater that the prismatic cells previously used. The cells are integrated directly into the high-voltage battery, which plays an important role in the body structure of Neue Klasse models.

Charge faster, drive further.
The Gen6 introduces a major leap forward for our customers and the BMW iX3 is the first to benefit. With 400kW maximum charging, our customers can add over 350km* maximum (WLTP) to their vehicle’s range in just 10 minutes. Gen6 technology allows users to monitor the charging performance and curve live via the My BMW App. 800V technology is paving the way for rapid charging. Charging at 400V DC charging stations will, of course, still be possible.
The high energy content of the high-voltage battery, together with the efficient design of the powertrain and the overall vehicle, enables a range of up to 800km (WLTP).

Further charging-related innovations.
Making the charging process even more user friendly is the intelligent charging flap, which detects when the driver is intending to stop to charge the car and opens (and then closes) automatically. One of the triggers for opening the flap is AI-assisted: if the customer approaches a familiar or learned charging point, the progress towards it reveals an intention to charge and the flap opens.

The SoP of the new BMW iX3 will also introduce extensive bidirectional charging functions – to-Load, to-Home and to-Grid:
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) turns the vehicle into a powerful mobile powerbank (up to 3.7kW in Europe) and supplies energy for one or several consumers, wherever customers need it. Bidirectional charging capability turns the BMW iX3 into an at-home energy storage unit. Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) helps customers to reduce costs. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) sets new standards for the integration of the vehicle into the energy market. Both functions contribute to lowering emissions and increasing the use of regenerative energy sources. In this way, the BMW Group demonstrates that it is part of the solution as we work towards energy transformation.

Providing the key to bidirectional charging alongside the technology involved, the new BMW Wallbox (DC) offers 19.2kW charging and discharging depending on the market. The BMW charging equipment has been redesigned and is now easier to use, and now also includes selected adapters e.g. for vehicle-to-load (V2L) use cases.

The BMW driving experience with the Heart of Joy. The level in sheer driving pleasure.
The "superbrain" Heart of Joy in the Neue Klasse raises driving dynamics to a new level. Together with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software stack, the Heart of Joy is pivotal to powertrain, brakes, recuperation and sub-functions of the steering system. It processes information ten times faster* than previous systems and therefore responds more directly than ever to the driver’s command.

Fewer control inputs are required, directional stability is more precise and stable. As a result, the vehicle develops consistent and reproducible cornering characteristics and can be steered intuitively.

Powertrain and braking functions also work together harmoniously to decelerate the vehicle. Recuperation can be used across the whole speed range down to a standstill. Indeed, in 98 percent of cases, the vehicle can be brought to a standstill without applying the friction brakes – without noise or jolts.

The Heart of Joy and BMW Dynamic Performance Control raise the BMW driving experience to a new level – from standstill to dynamic limits.

Further development of driver assistance systems using the intelligent high-performance computer “Superbrain of Automated Driving”
BMW Group’s latest driver assistance systems are among the world’s best. The new BMW iX3 ushers in the rollout of the next technology generation. This is in keeping with BMW’s ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) philosophy: “Always smart, symbiotic, and safe”.

The BMW Group merges the proven, rule-based assistance system with a new system based on AI. In an optimum symbiosis, this combination supports the driver even more precisely and reliably in challenging situations on the road. The Superbrain of Automated Driving pools all customer functions for automated driving and has a 20 times faster processing speed than the previous system. The new automated driving and parking functions are based on cutting-edge sensor, software, processor, and mobile communications technology.

The basic model of the BMW iX3 offers functions like lane change warning, road priority warning, safe exit, and assisted view. Safe exit uses side-mounted radars to monitor traffic next to the car while stopping and warns the driver of approaching objects. The new Assisted View shows the latest driving situation precisely and in detail alternatively in the Central Display, the Panoramic Vision, or 3D Head-Up Display. The motorway assistant with automatic lane change will be available with extended features in the BMW iX3. Upon request, it can assist drivers from when they join a motorway to when they leave it and allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for long periods. This assistant remains active even during automated motorway changes along an active navigation route. The new Motorway & City Assistant helps the driver in complex driving situations in urban areas, e.g. through tight corners or roundabouts. It brakes automatically at red traffic lights and moves off again or sounds an audible signal when lights turn green.

Symbiotic driver assistance, as it is known, enables perfect interaction between tech and driver regarding both comfort and safety functions, and creates a seamless transition between cooperative steering and – a world first – cooperative braking.

When the function is active, the driver can influence the system at any time without causing the assistant to be switched off by turning the steering wheel or applying brakes just a little in order to adjust the responses of the system.

The parking functions can be activated intuitively and offer an AI-based selection of parking assistance services, parking space recognition, maneuver planning, and an improved parking experience. Extended monitoring functions help the driver to avoid damage to the vehicle while parking the car.

Neue Klasse innovations are AI-based, smart and update-compatible. Thanks to the all-new electronics and software architecture with four superbrains (high-performance computers), the new BMW iX3 is now noticeably more intelligent in everyday situations – e.g. with the advanced driver assistance systems and improved voice assistant BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Due to the powerful BMW Cloud, the new electronics and software architecture of the new vehicle generation is ready for numerous smart features, which customers can benefit from via over-the-air updates after the market launch.

A large number of the patent applications filed by BMW in recent years have come about as part of the development of technologies for the Neue Klasse – e.g. in the projection technology for the BMW Panoramic Vision, in the innovative control functions of the Heart of Joy, in the battery management and cell contacting system of the high-voltage battery, in the new electric motor, and in the new, zonal vehicle electrical system.

* As this is a development-phase prototype, the figures given are provisional. Energy consumption information according to WLTP is not yet available.
If you have any questions, please contact:

Corporate Communications

Matthias Schepke,
Corporate Communications and Governmental Affairs
Press Spokesperson Neue Klasse
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Matthias Bode,
Press Spokesperson BMW Compact Class and BMW iX3
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Email: presse@bmw.de

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 provides premium financial 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 2024, the BMW Group sold 2.45 million passenger cars and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. Profit before tax in the financial year 2024 was €11.0 billion, and revenue €142.4 billion. As at 31 December 2024, the BMW Group had a workforce of 159,104 employees.

The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of BMW Group’s corporate strategy covering supply chains and production of all products until they reach the end of their use phases.

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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

* As this is a development-phase prototype, energy consumption information according to WLTP is not available yet.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Dernière ligne droite pour l’usine BMW Group de Debrecen : le pré-assemblage a commencé

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Debrecen. The future BMW Group plant in the Hungarian city of Debrecen is on the finish straight as the ramp-up of the assembly line sees the heart of the plant come to life. This is the beating heart of all the technologies in the plant, and also where the most employees work. The assembly launch thus marks the reaching of another milestone.

“Our highly efficient and ergonomic assembly line immediately started running without any issues,” said Hans-Peter Kemser, Managing Director BMW Group Plant Debrecen. “We achieved this thanks to virtual planning and tests, as well as the outstanding collaboration between our new, highly motivated employees in Debrecen and our experts within the BMW Group’s global production network.”

In assembly, the individual components and systems are installed in the painted body – at the end of the process, a car ready to drive rolls off the production line. The innovative vehicle architecture of the Neue Klasse opens totally new possibilities with regard to assembly: greater efficiency thanks to modularisation, fewer different connecting elements, and a simplified installation of the wiring harness. An innovative cockpit assembly also accelerates the process.

The BMW Group Plant Debrecen is already producing test vehicles for the first model of the Neue Klasse: the new BMW iX3.* Thus, the new plant is gradually ramping up for series production.

Neue Klasse allows simple, fast assembly process

A number of features of the Neue Klasse are new territory for everyone. Unlike in previous models, the cable harness is divided into multiple parts, making it easier and more ergonomic to install. The zonal wiring harness architecture requires 600 fewer metres of wiring and weighs 30 percent less than the previous generation.

On the other hand, some components are modularised when one module is formed from many small individual parts. The variation of connecting elements has also been radically reduced for the Neue Klasse. This in turn reduces the number of different plugs, screws and clips. All of this makes assembly significantly more simple.

Furthermore, with the Neue Klasse, a wide range of quality checks can be performed digitally whilst still on the production line. This procedure will also be implemented at other sites after its initial use in Debrecen. The next point of use will be the home plant in Munich, which will produce the sedan model of the Neue Klasse as of 2026.

The innovative cockpit assembly accelerates processes at Plant Debrecen. It is one of the most compact in the BMW Group’s production network, yet still allows full flexibility and variety. As at Plant Lydia in China, cockpit pre-assembly is located right next to the main line. Once the cockpit has been pre-assembled, it is then installed directly in the vehicle just a few metres ahead.

Assembly in Debrecen adopts innovations from existing plants

When planning the new production site in Hungary, the BMW Group used a completely virtual design process. In line with the principles of the BMW iFACTORY, the tried-and-tested standards and high-tech solutions from existing plants were referred to many times. For example, many ideas and proven structures from Plant Lydia in China and Plant Leipzig can be found in the assembly in Debrecen.

Further development of the finger structure from Leipzig

These structures include the so-called finger structure, or comb structure, which the BMW Group developed specifically for Plant Leipzig, which opened in 2005. This structure allows supply parts and preassembled modules to be transported directly to the assembly lines. A record proportion of parts, up to 80%, can be delivered directly in Debrecen, as the fingers will enjoy logistics supply from both sides for the first time. This is the highest ratio in the BMW Group’s production network. The finger structure allows subsequent extension and the integration of further assembly steps – flexibility is a characteristic of production at the BMW Group.

Production processes, as at Plant Lydia in China

Plant Lydia in China was also an inspiration for many structures and processes in the assembly. The plant opened in 2022 and was the first BMW Group site to be completely planned and simulated in the virtual world from the outset. The shop floor for the assembly line and complete conveyor system in Debrecen are set up identically. Therefore, the technology was available quickly and had already been tried and tested, simplifying the commissioning of a completely new production line.

Series production of the new BMW iX3 set to start at the BMW Group Plant Debrecen in late 2025. The Hungarian plant has been designed specifically for the production of all-electric vehicles. As with the start of any new model or new plant, production capacities are increased gradually after start of production. The site in Debrecen will be the first automobile plant in the BMW Group to operate entirely without the use of fossil fuels.

*Since this is a pre-production model, consumption data for the new BMW iX3 is not available at this time.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

La nouvelle BMW iX.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:01:00 +0100

À l’avant-garde de la mobilité électrique, la BMW iX a établi une combinaison unique de luxe progressiste et de plaisir de conduire sans émissions locales. Cette nouvelle édition du Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) se caractérise par une amélioration des performances de conduite alliée à une autonomie considérablement accrue. Les modifications spécifiques apportées au design extérieur et intérieur soulignent le caractère sportif de la nouvelle BMW iX.

À l’avant-garde de la mobilité électrique, la BMW iX a établi une combinaison unique de luxe progressiste et de plaisir de conduire sans émissions locales. La nouvelle édition du Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), conçue exclusivement pour la conduite tout électrique, réaffirme son ambition d'être leader grâce avec une augmentation des performances de conduite alliée à une autonomie considérablement accrue. La nouvelle BMW iX atteint désormais une autonomie WLTP de 700 kilomètres (435 miles), un chiffre exceptionnel dans l’environnement concurrentiel. Il s’agit là d’un exemple fascinant de plus de l'efficacité du pack de mesures et de technologies BMW EfficientDynamics. Les innovations dans le domaine de la technologie BMW eDrive vont de pair avec des modifications spécifiques du design extérieur et intérieur, qui mettent en avant le caractère sportif de la nouvelle BMW iX.

Grâce au développement constant de l’électronique de performance et au réglage de précision des roulements de roue et des pneus, notamment, la consommation de carburant dans le cycle d’essai WLTP réglementaire a été améliorée de plus de 8 % (meilleur des cas, selon le modèle et l’équipement). Dans le cas de la nouvelle BMW iX xDrive60, cela se traduit par une augmentation de l’autonomie d’environ 60 kilomètres (37 miles).

Les nouvelles désignations de modèles reflètent les performances supplémentaires de la BMW iX. Elle sera disponible dès le printemps 2025 sous la forme de la BMW iX xDrive45 (consommation en cycle mixte selon WLTP : 21,8 kWh/100 km (62 miles) ; classe de CO₂: A), de la BMW iX xDrive60 (consommation en cycle mixte selon WLTP : 21,9 kWh/100 km (62 miles) ; classe de CO₂: A) et de la BMW iX M70 xDrive (consommation en cycle mixte selon WLTP : 23,5 kWh/100 km (62 miles) ; classe de CO₂: A), et ce dans le monde entier. Les principaux marchés de la nouvelle BMW iX sont les États-Unis, le Royaume-Uni et l'Allemagne. La voiture continuera d’être produite à l’usine BMW Group de Dingolfing. La plus grande usine de production de BMW Group en Europe est le centre de compétence de l'entreprise pour la fabrication d'entraînements électriques, mais aussi l'usine principale dédiée aux modèles haut de gamme et de luxe.

Extérieur : une présence saisissante, pack M Sport comme option inédite.

L’extérieur de la nouvelle BMW iX affiche une présence expressive et une allure monolithique avec des proportions SAV caractéristiques, un langage de design réduit à l’essentiel et des surfaces clairement définies. Le design saisissant de l'avant se caractérise en particulier par la calandre BMW redessinée avec un cadre particulièrement fin et une structure de lignes verticales et diagonales à l'intérieur. La calandre BMW Iconic Glow avec éclairage de contour (de série sur la nouvelle BMW iX M70 xDrive) est désormais disponible en tant que nouvelle option.

Les phares ont également été redessinés avec des éléments verticaux pour les feux de jour et les clignotants. L’équipement de série de la nouvelle BMW iX comprend des phares adaptatifs à LED avec fonction d’éclairage de virage et des feux urbains inédits. La structure de la calandre BMW se reflète dans les lignes diagonales des protège-phares.

Les jupes avant et arrière de la nouvelle BMW iX présentent un design quasiment homogène et une plus grande proportion de surfaces peintes dans la couleur de la carrosserie, leur conférant de série un look sportif et élégant. Le pack M Sport, désormais disponible en option sur le SAV tout électrique, accentue le caractère dynamique du véhicule avec des lignes puissantes, des prises d’air fascinantes à l’avant et des réflecteurs verticaux à l’arrière.

En association avec le pack M Sport Pro en option, la nouvelle BMW iX est équipée de phares et de feux arrière sombres M Shadow Line. Le modèle phare de la série se distingue encore plus que les autres variantes. La nouvelle BMW iX M70 xDrive est dotée de série des éléments de design du pack M Sport et du pack M Sport Pro, dont une calandre BMW spécifique au modèle avec logo M, des coques de rétroviseurs noires et des jantes exclusives M en alliage léger de 22 pouces.

La gamme comprend également les nouvelles finitions Arctic Race Blue metallic, Dune Grey metallic, Carbon Black metallic, BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic, BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic, Tanzanite Blue metallic et Space Silver metallic (disponible à partir de l’été 2025). La gamme d’équipements BMW Individual Exterior Line Titanium Bronze est également disponible en option pour la BMW iX xDrive45 et la BMW iX xDrive60.

Amélioration des performances pour toutes les variantes de modèle.

Avec un moteur électrique sur les essieux avant et arrière, toutes les variantes de la nouvelle BMW iX sont équipées d’une transmission intégrale électrique. Le système d’entraînement a été affiné et l’électronique de puissance a été perfectionnée pour fournir une puissance nettement supérieure. La nouvelle BMW iX xDrive45 offre une puissance accrue de 60 kW/82 ch pour atteindre 300 kW/408 ch. Cette puissance supplémentaire se traduit par une amélioration de 1,0 seconde de l'accélération de zéro à 100 km/h (62 mph), qui passe à 5,1 secondes. La nouvelle BMW iX xDrive60 voit sa puissance augmenter de 15 kW/21 ch pour atteindre 400 kW/544 ch et passe de 0 à 100 km/h (62 mph) en 4,6 secondes. La vitesse maximale des deux modèles est limitée électroniquement à 200 km/h (124 mph).

Plus que jamais, la nouvelle BMW iX M70 xDrive propose des performances particulièrement fascinantes. L’entraînement du véhicule BMW M délivre 30 kW/40 ch jusqu’à 485 kW/659 ch en My Mode Sport et un couple maximal de 1100 Nm (811 ft-lb), disponible lorsque le Launch Control est activé. La nouvelle BMW iX M70 xDrive accélère de 0 à 100 km/h (62 mph) en 3,8 secondes. En utilisant la méthode du « 1-foot rollout »*, le temps de sprint pour passer à 100 km/h (62 mph) s’élève à 3,5 secondes. La nouvelle BMW iX M70 xDrive atteint une vitesse de pointe de 250 km/h (155 mph).

Unique sur ce segment : une autonomie de 700 kilomètres (435 miles).

La nouvelle technologie de cellules de batterie augmente le contenu énergétique de la batterie haute tension de la BMW iX xDrive45 d’environ 30 %, afin d’atteindre 94,8 kWh. Les batteries haute tension des autres variantes du modèle fournissent une énergie utilisable de 109,1 kWh (BMW iX xDrive60) et 108,9 kWh (BMW iX M70 xDrive).

En outre, une nouvelle technologie d’onduleur pour l’électronique de puissance de toutes les variantes du modèle optimise la densité de puissance du système d’entraînement. Cela garantit une efficacité particulièrement élevée dans le transfert d’énergie de la batterie haute tension vers le moteur électrique. En combinaison avec le contenu énergétique plus élevé de la batterie de la nouvelle BMW iX xDrive45 et d’autres mesures d’amélioration de l’efficacité pour toutes les variantes, il en résulte une hausse de l’autonomie allant jusqu’à 40 %, selon le modèle. Avec une autonomie WLTP de 563 à 701 kilomètres (350 à 435 miles), la nouvelle BMW iX xDrive60 établit une nouvelle référence dans son environnement concurrentiel. L’autonomie des autres modèles passe de 490 à 602 kilomètres (305 à 374 miles) pour la BMW iX xDrive45 et de 521 à 600 kilomètres (324 à 373 miles) pour la BMW iX M70 xDrive.

La récupération adaptative contribue à une efficacité accrue pendant la conduite. La fonction MAX RANGE peut également augmenter jusqu’à 25 % l’autonomie restante avant l’arrêt de charge suivant.

Encore plus d’efficacité lors de la recharge de la batterie haute tension.

L’unité de recharge combinée de la nouvelle BMW iX xDrive45 permet désormais une recharge en courant continu avec une puissance accrue de 175 kW. La puissance de recharge maximale des deux autres modèles est de 195 kW. Le préconditionnement optimisé de la batterie haute tension et le chauffage du système de stockage à l’aide de la pompe à chaleur du système de climatisation du véhicule garantissent des temps de recharge particulièrement efficaces. En outre, la régulation du courant de recharge a été développé afin de tirer le meilleur parti possible des capacités de recharge élevées. La prise de recharge de la nouvelle BMW iX dispose désormais d’un bouton de déverrouillage.

Outre l’augmentation de l’autonomie, la nouvelle BMW iX offre également une expérience utilisateur améliorée afin de planifier des itinéraires avec une recharge optimisée. Grâce à l’interface utilisateur intuitive, les clients peuvent saisir leur destination à l’avance dans My BMW App, ainsi que leurs heures de départ et d’arrivée préférées et les arrêts souhaités. L’itinéraire proposé par le système de navigation BMW Maps peut ensuite être personnalisé pour inclure des bornes de recharge. Il est également possible de définir tout aussi facilement les fournisseurs de bornes de recharge préférés et le statut de recharge souhaité à l’arrivée aux étapes et à destination. Dans une vue optimisée de l’itinéraire, le client reçoit des informations précises sur la disponibilité des bornes de recharge, les temps de recharge nécessaires et leur impact sur l’heure d’arrivée à destination, les coûts et l’infrastructure à proximité de la borne de recharge concernée.

Configuration optimisée du châssis et de la suspension, nouvelles jantes M en alliage léger.

La nouvelle configuration du châssis et de la suspension de la nouvelle BMW iX repose sur les performances accrues du système d’entraînement et sur la répartition des poids modifiée résultant d’une technologie de batterie optimisée. En outre, un roulement de support hydraulique de l’essieu arrière est le gage d’un équilibre optimisé entre dynamique sportive et confort de conduite. Les roulements de roue optimisés en matière de poids et de frottement et les pneus à résistance au roulement réduite et portant le label d'efficacité le plus élevé, A+, contribuent également à l'efficacité supérieure de la nouvelle BMW iX.

Sa technologie de suspension comprend un essieu avant à doubles triangles, un essieu arrière à cinq bras et une direction électrique avec fonction Servotronic et rapport variable. La nouvelle BMW iX M70 xDrive est également équipée d’un correcteur d’assiette adaptatif des deux essieux avec amortisseurs à commande électronique, d’un réglage spécifique M et de barres antiroulis spécifiques M, de l’Integral Active Steering et d’un système de freinage sport avec étriers de frein peints en rouge. L’équipement de série de toutes les variantes inclut désormais le système HDC (Hill Descent Control) et la possibilité de désactiver le système DSC (Dynamic Stability Control).

Dans le cadre du pack M Sport, du pack M Sport Pro ou de série sur le modèle haut de gamme, des jantes M en alliage léger de 21 et 22 pouces sont proposées en quatre nouvelles variantes. La nouvelle gamme de jantes en alliage léger de 23 pouces est unique dans l’environnement concurrentiel. Les jantes de 22 et 23 pouces sont associées à des pneus avec absorbeurs en mousse intégrés pour assurer une meilleure isolation sonore.

Grande variété de systèmes de conduite et de stationnement automatisés.

Les systèmes d’aide à la conduite disponibles dans la nouvelle BMW iX établissent de nouvelles normes en matière de fonctionnalité et de fiabilité. L’équipement de série comprend le Driving Assistant Plus, le régulateur de vitesse actif avec fonction Stop & Go pouvant être utilisé jusqu’à 180 km/h, l’alerte de collision avant Front Collision Warning avec intervention sur les freins et le Park Assist avec l’assistant à la marche arrière et la caméra d’aide au recul Reversing Assist Camera.

Intérieur : luxe progressiste allié à une sportivité raffinée.

L’atmosphère intérieure propre à la BMW iX, définie par un espace généreux et un luxe progressiste, peut désormais être combinée aux caractéristiques de design sportif du pack M Sport. Les nouveaux sièges multifonctions M en microfibre perforée/Sensatec ou en option avec sellerie en cuir naturel offrent un meilleur soutien latéral et un design saisissant. Le pack comprend également le volant en cuir M, le tableau de bord bicolore avec logo M, les finitions Dark Silver, le ciel de pavillon anthracite, les pédales M et la console centrale en finition High-gloss black. En option et avec un volant M en cuir, des finitions Dark Silver sont également possibles en combinaison avec l’intérieur de série.

L’équipement de série de la nouvelle BMW iX comprend un système d’alarme, l’animation Welcome and Goodbye, des phares Adaptive Led Headlights, l’accès Confort, des sièges chauffants pour le conducteur et le passager avant, un volant chauffant, le Driving Assistant Plus, ainsi que le BMW Live Cockpit Professional et le Harman Kardon Surround Sound System. La BMW iX M70 xDrive est également équipée de série de l’Integral Active Steering, du correcteur d’assiette adaptatif des deux essieux, de la calandre BMW Iconic Glow, du pack M Sport Pro et du vitrage solaire.

Parmi les autres options disponibles sur toutes les versions figurent le toit panoramique en verre Sky Lounge, les applications intérieures Clear & Bold, une fonction de fermeture automatique en douceur des portes, la ventilation active des sièges, le pack Heat Comfort, le Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, le BMW Individual Exterior Line Titanium Bronze, la recharge CC jusqu’à 22 kW (de série sur la BMW iX M70 xDrive), ainsi qu’un attelage de remorque rétractable et extensible électriquement.

BMW iDrive avec des services numériques de pointe.

Basé sur le BMW Operating System 8.5, le BMW iDrive propose non seulement une utilisation intuitive à l'aide de la fonction tactile sur le BMW Curved Display et de la commande vocale avec le BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, mais aussi l'utilisation de services numériques tels que le streaming vidéo et les jeux embarqués.

Les antennes radio mobiles 5G offrent une connectivité optimisée. Le BMW ID et My BMW App garantissent une expérience utilisateur personnalisée. En outre, la BMW Digital Key permet une configuration particulièrement simple et pratique à l'aide de la nouvelle carte spécialement conçue à cet effet.

* Valeur avec « rollout » déduit : avec cette méthode de mesure alternative, le chronométrage ne commence pas tant que le véhicule n’a pas quitté une barrière lumineuse. La distance non prise en compte dans la mesure (le « rollout ») est de 1 pied = 30,48 cm.

Toutes les spécifications et dérivations sont provisoires.

Toutes les variantes de modèles, tous les niveaux d’équipement, toutes les spécifications techniques, valeurs de consommation et d’émissions décrites correspondent à ce qui est disponible sur le marché automobile en Allemagne. Les dimensions se rapportent à un véhicule doté d’un équipement de base en Allemagne, en fonction de la taille des jantes et des pneus sélectionnés, ainsi que de l’équipement en option sélectionné. Ceux-ci peuvent évoluer en fonction de la configuration de la voiture.

Les données officielles sur la consommation d’énergie ont été déterminées conformément à la procédure de mesure WLTP prescrite et à l’Ordonnance sur le marquage de la consommation d’énergie des voitures particulières. Rendez-vous sur www.bmw.de pour plus d’informations.

ÉMISSIONS DE CO2 ET CONSOMMATION.

BMW iX M70 xDrive : cycle mixte WLTP (EnVKV) : consommation d’énergie 23,5 kWh/100 km ; émissions de CO2 0 g/km ; classe CO2 A.

BMW iX xDrive60 : cycle mixte WLTP (EnVKV) : consommation d’énergie 21,9 kWh/100 km ; émissions de CO2 0 g/km ; classe CO2 A.

BMW iX xDrive45 : cycle mixte WLTP (EnVKV) : consommation d’énergie 21,8 kWh/100 km ; émissions de CO2 0 g/km ; classe CO2 A.

BMW Group

En 2024, BMW Group a réalisé plus de 2,45 millions de voitures et plus de 210 000 motos dans le monde. Le résultat avant impôt de l’exercice 2023 s’établit à 17,1 milliards d’euros, pour un chiffre d’affaires de 155,5 milliards d’euros. Au 31 décembre 2023, l’entreprise employait 154 950 collaborateurs et collaboratrices dans le monde.

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Meilleure année jamais enregistrée pour BMW Group Belux

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100

BMW domine le marché en nombre d'immatriculations de voitures neuves en Belgique pour la quatrième année consécutive. +++ Près de 60 000 nouvelles BMW seront livrées à des clients sur les marchés du Belux à la fin de l'année 2024, ce qui constitue également un nouveau record pour la marque BMW elle-même. +++ Grâce à l’électrification de la gamme et grâce à l'augmentation des ventes de voitures électriques, les émissions de CO2 d'une BMW immatriculée en Belgique ont presque été divisées par deux en deux ans. +++ MINI Belux prévoit une croissance en 2025 grâce à une génération de modèles entièrement nouveaux et électriques +++ BMW Motorrad Belux prévoit une croissance grâce à des modèles GS et GSA entièrement nouveaux et à succès.

L'amour des Belges pour BMW est un fait avéré depuis longtemps et le chiffre de près de 60.000 nouvelles BMW qui seront livrées à des clients sur les marchés du Belux dans l’année 2024, est sans précédent. Non seulement en comparaison avec le reste du marché, mais aussi avec la moyenne décennale de 44 000 BMW livrées dans le Belux (moyenne sur 20 ans : 37 000 voitures), BMW obtient de très bons résultats.

Majorité électrique

Pour la première fois, plus de la moitié des commandes de nouvelles BMW au Belux sont également entièrement électriques : au mois de septembre, à la fin du troisième trimestre, nous en étions à pas moins de 62%. En termes d'immatriculations effectives, nous étions alors à 38% de BMW entièrement électriques sur le marché Belux où 27% des immatriculations (toutes marques confondues) étaient des BEV et un marché européen où 15% des immatriculations (toutes marques confondues) étaient des BEV. À titre de comparaison, pour l'ensemble de l'année 2023, le chiffre des immatriculations de BEV de BMW Belux était de 24 %, de 14 % en 2022 et de 5 % en 2021.

Croissance de la vente au détail de BEV

Au cours des 11 premiers mois, BMW BeLux a livré 19.407 nouvelles BMW électriques à ses clients. Cela représente une augmentation de 62% par rapport à la même période de l'année précédente (12.188).

Réduction de moitié des émissions en 2 ans

En tant que marque la plus immatriculée, l'électrification rapide de BMW réduit les émissions de son parc automobile : alors que la BMW moyenne immatriculée en Belgique avait encore des émissions de CO2 de 84 grammes/kilomètre (WLTP) en 2022, en (les 11 premiers mois de) 2024, elles auront chuté à 46 grammes/kilomètre (WLTP), soit près de la moitié en deux ans (-44%). En comparaison, pour l'ensemble du marché, les émissions de CO2 (WLTP) n'ont diminué que de 24 %, passant de 105 grammes en 2022 à 80 grammes dans les 11 premiers mois de 2024. (source : Febiac)

Le leadership signifie pour nous jouer le rôle d'innovateur et de déclencheur dans l'industrie vers une mobilité plus durable », déclare Alexander W. Wehr, CEO de BMW Group Belux. En Belgique, nous constatons très clairement que c'est le marché professionnel qui fait avancer l'électrification. Les entrepreneurs, les sociétés et les indépendants prennent les devants, poussés par les incitants fiscaux et les politiques ESG d'un nombre croissant de grandes entreprises. Le groupe BMW entre donc automatiquement en ligne de compte. En tant que l'un des rares constructeurs automobiles à réduire les émissions, nous ne tenons pas seulement compte des émissions locales pendant la phase d'utilisation, mais tout au long du cycle de vie. Notre objectif est de réduire les émissions de CO2 d'au moins 40 % d'ici 2030 par rapport à 2019, sur l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur.

La « success story » électrique de BMW a commencé en 2013 avec le lancement de la BMW i3. Entre-temps, nous en sommes à six générations de technologies de batteries, la plupart des usines BMW ont été électrifiées et le groupe a ouvert son propre centre de compétence en matière de cellules de batteries, où il définit les spécifications pour les fabricants de cellules sur la base de ses propres travaux de recherche et développement.

Une organisation à l'épreuve du temps

Les bons résultats de BMW Group en Belgique ne sont pas seulement liés à un virage technologique vers les voitures électriques, mais aussi à la transformation de sa propre organisation. Alexander W. Wehr : « Nous sommes à un point culminant absolu et c'est le moment d'investir dans une organisation durable. Nous allons bientôt entamer la rénovation complète de notre infrastructure existante à Bornem, qui date de 1985. Le groupe de construction Strabag a récemment été désigné comme entrepreneur général pour ce projet. Nos 70 concessionnaires, la pierre angulaire de notre succès, investissent également massivement dans la rénovation complète de leurs showrooms selon les nouvelles normes RETAIL.NEXT. Parallèlement, MINI est passée avec succès à un modèle d'agence où les contacts numériques et physiques avec le client fusionne de manière transparente ».

BMW Group

En 2023, BMW Group a réalisé plus de 2,55 millions de voitures et plus de 209 000 motos dans le monde. Le résultat avant impôt de l’exercice 2023 s’établit à 17,1 milliards d’euros, pour un chiffre d’affaires de 155,5 milliards d’euros. Au 31 décembre 2023, l’entreprise employait 154 950 collaborateurs et collaboratrices dans le monde.

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Les gestionnaires de flotte élisent la BMW i5 comme “Voiture De Société Zéro Emission” link2fleet de l'année 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:50:00 +0200

A l’occasion du dernier événement annuel ZE Experience orchestré par le magazine professionnel link2fleet, les gestionnaires de flotte participants ont eu la possibilité de voter pour la meilleure voiture de société électrique; testée plus tôt en journée sur la base d'une série de critères établis par link2fleet. Le jury a été unanimement enthousiasmé par le design extérieur, la maniabilité et l'autonomie électrique de la BMW i5, trois facteurs cruciaux pour le succès sur le marché belge des flottes, un marché relativement sous pression.

Après trois ans d'existence, le link2fleet ZE Experience Event est déjà considéré comme l’une des références dans le milieu des flottes belges. Pas moins de 700 gestionnaires de flotte et décideurs du secteur ont effectué plus de 1 500 tests de conduite en une seule journée avec pratiquement tous les nouveaux VE disponibles sur le marché belge.

Pour plus d'informations concernant le ZE Experience Event et l'élection de la BMW i5 en tant que voiture d'entreprise zéro émission de l'année 2024, veuillez consulter le lien suivant: https://link2fleet.be/.

BMW Group

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Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Des possibilités étendues pour une connectivité optimale : BMW Belux intègre la solution globale Personal eSIM Ubigi 5G du fournisseur français Transatel.

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0200

+++ Plus de flexibilité pour les clients afin d'activer les fonctions de connectivité BMW +++ Nouveau service lancé en Belgique après l’Allemagne et la France, d'autres marchés européens suivront +++ Personal eSIM Ubigi 5G du fournisseur français Transatel +++ Processus d'installation facile et optimale via My BMW App +++

Munich. Dès aujourd'hui, les clients de BMW Belux peuvent activer l'eSIM personnelle de leur véhicule avec les forfaits de données Ubigi 5G du fournisseur français Transatel pour profiter de fonctions d'infodivertissement étendues et d'une connectivité WiFi, quel que soit leur opérateur. Le service sera disponible pour les véhicules BMW équipés du système d'exploitation BMW 8, 8.5 et 9 avec l'option Personal eSIM (6PA). Selon le modèle du véhicule, la Personal eSIM permet d'activer le WiFi-Hotspot embarqué, les services de streaming vidéo au premier rang et, dans le cas de la BMW Série 7 équipée du BMW Theatre Screen, une grande variété de divertissements proposés par Amazon Fire TV.

Pour l'activer dans les véhicules BMW éligibles, les propriétaires peuvent facilement configurer leur eSIM personnelle via l'application My BMW App et souscrire à un abonnement proposé par Ubigi. Le coût du service est de 10 euros par mois pour un volume de 100 Go de données en haut débit utilisables en déplacement dans les 27 pays de l’Union Européenne, au Royaume-Uni et en Suisse.

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A propos du BMW Group

Avec ses quatre marques BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce et BMW Motorrad, le groupe BMW est le premier constructeur mondial d'automobiles, de motos, de services financiers et de mobilité haut de gamme. Le réseau de production de BMW Group comprend plus de 30 sites de production dans le monde entier ; l'entreprise dispose d'un réseau de vente mondial dans plus de 140 pays.

En 2023, BMW Group a vendu plus de 2,55 millions de véhicules et plus de 209 000 motos dans le monde. Le bénéfice avant impôt pour l'exercice 2023 s'est élevé à 17,1 milliards d'euros pour un chiffre d'affaires de 155,5 milliards d'euros. Au 31 décembre 2023, le BMW Group employait 154 950 personnes.

Le succès du BMW Group a toujours été construit sur une réflexion à long terme et d’actions responsables. L'entreprise a fixé très tôt le cap pour l'avenir et place systématiquement la durabilité et la gestion efficace des ressources au cœur de son orientation stratégique, de sa chaîne d'approvisionnement, des fins de phases d'utilisations des produits et de la production.

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Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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Quatre années supplémentaires ! L’Association Royale Belge de Football (RBFA) et le BMW Group Belux prolongent leur partenariat. BMW, les Red Flames et les Diables Rouges passeront à la vitesse supérieure dans les années à venir

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0200

Après 12 ans, BMW et l'Association Royale Belge de Football (RBFA) ont déjà parcouru ensemble de nombreux kilomètres, mais la route n'est pas encore terminée. Ils sont fiers d'annoncer le prolongement de leur partenariat pour quatre années supplémentaires. Attachez vos ceintures, d'autres grands moments nous attendent encore !

« Le milieu du football est en constante évolution, mais heureusement, certaines certitudes demeurent. L'une d'entre elles est que nous pouvons compter sur le soutien de BMW en tant que partenaire loyal, avec lequel nous partageons d’importantes valeurs, telles que l'esprit sportif et le dynamisme. Nous sommes donc ravis que BMW reste à bord et continue d'appuyer sur l'accélérateur avec nos « Flames » et « Devils » pour les années à venir ».

- Piet Vandendriessche, CEO RBFA

« L'ambition et la volonté de gagner avec les Diables Rouges et les Red Flames sont ancrées dans l'ADN de notre marque. Depuis douze ans, BMW et les Diables Rouges se hissent mutuellement à un niveau supérieur. Se soutenir mutuellement - quels que soient les défis - est la raison d'être de notre partenariat. C'est davantage dans les moments difficiles que nous pouvons faire la différence. Cela nous renforce et nous unit, en améliorant notre combativité de façon positive. La poursuite de ce merveilleux partenariat illustre parfaitement notre foi en l'avenir d'une équipe puissante et solide ».

- Alexander Wehr, CEO BMW Group Belux

En 2012, BMW et la RBFA ont conclu un premier accord de quatre ans. Le coup d'envoi a été donné lors du Championnat d'Europe en Ukraine et en Pologne. Ils ont ensuite voyagé ensemble au Brésil, en France, en Russie, ont fait le tour de l'Europe, sont allés au Qatar, et maintenant en Allemagne. De la 41^ème place au classement FIFA à la 3^ème, les Red Devils ont toujours pu compter sur BMW. Aujourd'hui, ils ajoutent la Coupe du monde aux États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique, ainsi que le championnat d'Europe au Royaume-Uni et en Irlande. BMW devient ainsi l'un des plus anciens sponsors de la RBFA.

Les Red Flames peuvent également compter sur ce soutien. Ainsi, BMW ne se contente pas de surfer sur la popularité croissante du football féminin, mais s'engage véritablement dans une démarche d'inclusion.

« L'une des valeurs fondamentales défendues par la marque BMW est le plaisir de conduire de chaque conducteur de BMW, « FREUDE », dit-on en allemand. Cette « FREUDE » est défendue par le football plus que n’importe quel autre sport en Belgique.

Le football est une excellente plateforme pour rassembler les individus et partager des moments de joie, en se soutenant mutuellement et en amenant nos équipes au niveau supérieur. Cette ambition commune a rapproché BMW et le football belge de manière naturelle depuis maintenant 12 ans.

- Ewoud Van der Heyden, directeur du marketing BMW Group Belux

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A propos du BMW Group

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
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Le groupe BMW lors de la 18e édition du salon 'Auto China Beijing 2024'.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:10:55 +0200

Munich / Beijing. At Auto China 2024 in Beijing, the BMW Group presents the latest progress in its change towards electrification, digitalisation and circularity. World premieres of new BMW and MINI models take centre stage. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse, which heralds the next generation of BMW vehicles, is on show for the first time in China.

„With the NEUE KLASSE, we are carrying BMW into the future: in design, technology and philosophy. It begins already next year when we will release the NEUE KLASSE onto the market. Not with niche models – but starting in our most successful, highest-volume segments,“ says Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse signals the start of a new era of individual mobility and provides a glimpse of the BMW brand's future model generation. It is rich in digital experiences, locally emission-free and circular in the long term to ensure typical BMW driving pleasure for future generations. Production of the Neue Klasse series models will start in 2025, initially at the BMW Group plant in Debrecen and shortly afterwards in China.

The brand's most popular electric vehicle worldwide is currently the BMW i4, the new version of which will celebrate its world premiere at Auto China 2024. The success of the BMW i4 confirms the BMW Group's open technology approach, which makes it possible to produce vehicles with purely electric drive systems and highly efficient combustion engines on a common platform. In Beijing, the new BMW i4 will be shown to the public for the first time together with the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé's combustion engine variants, which have also been further developed.

The world premiere of the MINI Aceman at Auto China 2024 marks the third member of the brand's new model family. The all-electric crossover model closes the gap between the new MINI Cooper and the new MINI Countryman.

"What the NEUE KLASSE is to BMW, the New MINI Family is to MINI: the most desirable product range in the history of the brand and the biggest investment we ever made in MINI. At just over four metres long, the Aceman embodies the basic idea of the original, iconic MINI of 1959: progressive design, optimal use of space and a minimal footprint.," said Jochen Goller, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Customer, Brand and Sales.

The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, in short: Auto China, is one of the most important trade fairs in the international automotive industry. The 18th edition of the exhibition, which alternates with Auto Shanghai, will be held under the theme "New Era, New Cars" and will be open to the public from 25 April to 4 May 2024. At the China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing, car manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from all over the world will present their new models, products and technologies. The BMW Group brands will present their current product range on an exhibition area of around 2,000 square metres.

China premiere: The BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse combines the BMW Group's innovative strength and development expertise in the key future fields of electrification, digitalisation and circularity. A reinterpretation of the brand's typical design goes hand in hand with the progress embodied by the Vision vehicle. A clear design language reduced to the essentials with generous surfaces and few striking lines creates an almost monolithic body. Characteristic features such as the BMW radiator grille and the Hofmeister kink counter-swing on the C-pillar. are brought into even sharper focus.

In the interior, the next generation of BMW iDrive offers a unique digital user experience that merges the real and virtual worlds. It consistently puts the driver and his needs at the centre. In addition to the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel and the Central Display, the driver can interact with the vehicle using the innovative BMW Panoramic Vision. For the first time, it projects information across the entire width of the windscreen and is complemented in the Neue Klasse series by the enhanced BMW 3D Head-Up Display. Analogue controls are reduced to a minimum in the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

The increased use of secondary raw materials, resource-conserving production methods and all-electric drive with sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology will reduce the CO₂ footprint of the Neue Klasse over the entire life cycle of the vehicles. In order to increase recyclability and take a decisive step towards a circular economy, the variety of materials used has also been reduced. An improved dismantling concept also helps to optimise the recycling of Neue Klasse vehicles.

World premiere: The new BMW i4, the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.

The appeal of pure electric premium mobility is also being consistently enhanced in the current model range of the BMW brand. The BMW i4 will be available in four model variants on the world's automotive markets as part of an extensive model revision. The Connected Home Charging Package for intelligent, solar- and load-optimised charging at home will be offered in the first pilot markets. The BMW i4 also offers the Plug & Charge Multi Contract function, which enables charging at fast charging stations without an app or card.

The latest advances in digitalisation are represented by the latest generation of BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5, which is available in both the new BMW i4 and the combustion engine models of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. With the BMW Curved Display and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the enhanced BMW iDrive is consistently geared towards operation via touch functions and natural speech. The digital update in the new BMW i4 and the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is accompanied by a redesign of the instrument panel. New steering wheels, interior trims and seat upholstery add modern accents to the premium ambience of all model variants.

On the exterior, the sporty profile of the premium mid-range models, which are extremely successful with both all-electric and conventional drive systems, has been sharpened by the redesign of the BMW radiator grille and headlights. In conjunction with the optional adaptive LED headlights, all models also feature exclusive laser rear lights. The range of exterior colours for the BMW i4 and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé has been extended to include the new Cape York Green metallic and Fire Red metallic variants. New aerodynamic 19-inch and 20-inch wheels are also available.

World premiere: the new MINI Aceman.

With its all-electric drive, progressive crossover proportions and innovative digital features, the new MINI Aceman brings fresh impetus to the premium small car segment. It combines the brand's hallmark agility with creative use of space and high functionality, making it the ideal companion in the city. With four doors and a large tailgate, the MINI Aceman is just over four metres long and offers room for five passengers and plenty of storage space for everyday use and weekend excursions.

As a character in its own right, the MINI Aceman appeals to customers who value the expression of individuality and personality in an urban environment. Its reduced, purist exterior design with clearly defined contours and strong edges is an expression of the new MINI design language "Charismatic Simplicity".

The intelligent interior concept maximises space by cleverly arranging seats and stowage compartments to make the most of the available room. The expressive and colourful interior design is made possible by the use of high-quality materials and innovative technologies such as the 3D knitting process for the textile surfaces. The MINI Interaction Unit with circular OLED display, MINI Experience Modes and dynamic projections on the dashboard and door sills provide a holistic user experience of light, motion, interaction and sound.

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La nouvelle BMW i4 et la nouvelle BMW Série 4 Gran Coupé.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0200

Technology and design update for the all-electric BMW i4 and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. Pioneers in the field of locally emission-free driving pleasure and progressive aesthetics in the premium midsize segment now have even greater appeal. Premiere of a new BMW i4 variant with electric all-wheel drive. All combustion-engined variants of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé now link up as standard with the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. Precise modifications for the exterior and interior. Upgraded BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and additional digital services.
Most successful body variant of the BMW 4 Series range brings new features enhancing sense of sporting elegance. Interior has premium ambience with renewed sophistication; additions to standard equipment, newly structured options list.
BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé are trailblazers for BMW’s flexible drive system architecture. Production of all model variants will take place at BMW Group Plant Munich. Worldwide market launch of the new models gets underway in July 2024. The most important sales markets are the USA, Germany, Great Britain and China.
Front view has increased presence thanks to a newly designed BMW kidney grille with a surface that is half enclosed (BMW i4) / has a mesh structure. Grille surround in matt chrome as standard or Black high-gloss as an option.
Strikingly designed headlights with a new structure for the LED units. Vertical light sources for the side light, daytime driving light and turn signal indicator functions. New Welcome Light Animation in cars with the optional Comfort Access. Adaptive LED Headlights with non-dazzling matrix high beam, urban lights and exclusive Laserlight rear lights in the style of the BMW M4 CSL can be specified as an option.
Optional M Sport package and M Performance models with M-specific design features. M Sport package now with rear diffuser element in Black high-gloss and exhaust tailpipes now with larger, 100-millimetre diameter. M Sport package Pro and M Carbon exterior package available ex factory; model-specific BMW M Performance Parts can be specified from the Original BMW Accessories range.
New Cape York metallic and Fire Red metallic added to the range of exterior paint finishes. Extensive selection of BMW Individual paint finishes and BMW Individual special paint finishes. Additional scope for individualisation thanks to new 19-inch M aerodynamic wheels and 20-inch BMW Individual aerodynamic wheels in double-spoke design.
Progressive and sporty interior with BMW Curved Display and newly designed steering wheels. Two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons as standard. Optional M leather steering wheel in three-spoke design with a flat-bottomed rim and a discreet centre marking in the 12 o’clock position or with a red centre marker and decorative stitching in BMW M colours for the M Performance models. Combustion-engined models now have gearshift paddles on the steering wheel as standard.
Sport seats in Sensatec perforated are standard. Black seat surfaces in new M Performtex are part of the M Sport package or come as standard in the M Performance models. Optional Vernasca leather upholstery with decorative quilting now also offered in the new bi-colour variant Black/Red. BMW Individual Merino leather trim in three colours can also be specified as an option.
Instrument panel with reduced number of buttons and controls due to consistent digitalisation. The ventilation and climate control functions and optional seat and steering wheel heating can now be operated by touch via the control display, by voice command and – in the case of the ventilation – using the new adjustment controls for the air vents.
New interior trim elements in Dark Graphite matt are standard. Optional M Sport package includes interior strips in Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite.
Additions to standard specification for the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé also include ambient lighting – with additional contour lighting integrated around the new central seam vents – and the interior and exterior mirror package. Optional instrument panel Luxury in Sensatec with a further refined surface structure. Also new: CraftedClarity glass applications for selected controls.
Four-door coupé vehicle concept offers a consistent balance of practicality, everyday usability and long-distance capability – with either an electric or a conventional drive system. Five seats and a large, high-opening boot lid; boot capacity of all variants of the BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé can be expanded from 470 litres to a maximum 1,290 litres.
Fully electric BMW i4 now available in four model variants. New BMW i4 xDrive40 with electric all-wheel drive, maximum system output of 295 kW/401 hp and a range of 444 – 548 kilometres (276 – 341 miles) in the WLTP cycle. Also in the line-up: the range-topping BMW i4 M50 xDrive, the BMW i4 eDrive40 and the BMW i4 eDrive35.
Combined Charging Unit for the BMW i4 enables AC charging at a maximum rate of 11 kW and DC charging at up to 205 kW (BMW i4 eDrive35: 180 kW). All variants of the BMW i4 now suitable for Connected Home Charging in the initial group of pilot markets: solar-optimised and load-optimised charging are possible, likewise (as the scheme expands further) cost-optimised charging using a dynamic electricity tariff. Plug & Charge Multi Contract enables convenient charging mid-journey.
New BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé available with a variety of engines. Range includes the 275 kW/374 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé, plus two four-cylinder petrol engines, a six-cylinder in-line diesel unit and a four-cylinder diesel. The six-cylinder in-line engines and the four-cylinder diesel unit have 48V mild hybrid technology. Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission standard for all engine variants. Engine power is transferred to the road either via classical rear-wheel drive or the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, depending on the model.
New BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé display the brand’s familiar sporty handling and well resolved driving characteristics at all times thanks to model-specific tuning for the chassis technology. Electromechanical steering with Servotronic function, an integrated braking system and near-actuator wheel slip limitation all come as standard. M Sport suspension, adaptive M suspension with variable sport steering and M Sport brakes can be added to models equipped with the M Sport package. BMW i4 is equipped as standard with rear air suspension.
Extensive selection of assistance systems for safe and comfortable driving and parking. Standard equipment includes Speed Limit Info, front collision warning, Parking Assistant, Reversing Assist Camera and the Reversing Assistant. Driving Assistant Professional with Steering and Lane Control Assistant and Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, plus Parking Assistant Plus available as options.
Standard equipment for the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé includes BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5. Intuitive and user-friendly operation via touch on the control display and natural language. New home screen with vertically arranged function symbols on a single level. QuickSelect rapid access enables direct selection of functions without having to enter submenus. Menu bar at the lower edge of the control display now also allows direct access to climate control functions. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant now offers additional languages and new graphics.
Standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus with cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system. Optimised and precise charging-optimised route guidance for the BMW i4 is unique in this segment. Optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional additionally includes the BMW Head-Up Display and Augmented View on the control display or instrument cluster.
Simplified initial sign-in in the vehicle and synchronisation with the BMW ID by scanning a QR code with a smartphone. My BMW App enables overview of the vehicle status and various remote functions. It is also possible to control the charging process and pre-conditioning for the BMW i4 via the My BMW App.
Personal eSIM can be activated in the vehicle. Optimised connectivity using the 5G mobile communications standard. Parking fees and fuel bills can be paid digitally from the vehicle.
Model variants:

The new BMW i4:

BMW i4 eDrive35:
Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, electric motor at the rear axle.
System output: 210 kW/286 hp at 6,000 rpm.
Max. system torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 0 – 4,500 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 6.0 seconds.
Electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 19.3 – 15.1 kWh/ 100 km*.
Range: 386 – 500 km (240 – 311 miles)* in WLTP cycle.
CO₂ class(es): A.

BMW i4 eDrive40:
Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, electric motor at the rear axle.
System output: 250 kW/340 hp at 8,000 rpm.
Max. system torque: 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) at 0 – 5,000 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 5.6 seconds.
Electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 19.4 – 15.4 kWh/ 100 km*.
Range: 468 – 600 km (291 – 373 miles)* in WLTP cycle.
CO₂ class(es): A.

BMW i4 xDrive40:
Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear axle, electric BMW xDrive all-wheel drive.
System output: 295 kW/401 hp at 8,000 rpm.
Max. system torque: 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) at 0 – 5,000 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 5.1 seconds.
Electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 20.5 – 16.6 kWh/ 100 km*.
Range: 444 – 548 km (276 – 341 miles)* in WLTP cycle.
CO₂ class(es): A.

BMW i4 M50 xDrive:
Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear axle, electric BMW xDrive all-wheel drive.
System output: 400 kW/544 hp.
Max. system torque: 795 Nm (586 lb-ft).
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 3.9 seconds.
Electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 22.0 – 17.5 kWh/ 100 km*.
Range: 413 – 522 km (257 – 324 miles)* in WLTP cycle.
CO₂ class(es): A.

The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé:

BMW 420i Gran Coupé:
Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,998 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm.
Max. torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at 1,350 – 4,000 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 7.9 seconds.
Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 7.3 – 6.6 l/100 km (38.7 – 42.8 mpg imp)*.
CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 166 – 150 g/km*.
Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): F – E.

BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupé:
Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 1,998 cc, output: 180 kW/245 hp at 4,500 – 6,500 rpm.
Max. torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,600 – 4,000 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 6.1 seconds.
Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 7.9 – 7.1 l/100 km (35.8 – 39.8 mpg imp)*.
CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 179 – 162 g/km*.
Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): G – F.

BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé:
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, 48V mild hybrid technology (8 kW/11 hp), eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 2,998 cc, output: 275 kW/374 hp at 5,500 – 6,500 rpm.
Max. torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 1,900 – 5,000 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.7 seconds.
Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 8.7 – 8.2 l/100 km (32.5 – 34.5 mpg imp)*.
CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 199 – 186 g/km*.
Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): G.

BMW 420d Gran Coupé [BMW 420d xDrive Gran Coupé]:
Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine, 48V mild hybrid technology (8 kW/11 hp), eight-speed Steptronic transmission [BMW xDrive].
Capacity: 1,995 cc, output: 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Max. torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 7.3 seconds [7.6 seconds].
Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 5.5 – 4.9 l/100 km (51.4 – 57.7 mpg imp) [5.9 – 5.2 l/100 km (47.9 – 54.3 mpg imp)]*.
CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 146 – 130 g/km
[156 – 138 g/km]*.
Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): E – D [F – E].

BMW 430d xDrive Gran Coupé:
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, 48V mild hybrid technology (8 kW/11 hp), eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 210 kW/286 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Max. torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 5.3 seconds.
Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 6.3 – 5.7 l/100 km (44.8 – 49.6 mpg imp)*.
CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 166 – 150 g/km*.
Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): F – E.

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La BMW Série 5 remporte le titre de "Voiture de luxe mondiale 2024".

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:17:00 +0100

+++ La huitième génération de la berline d'affaires la plus populaire au monde a séduit le jury international d'experts +++ La puissance dynamique, le confort majestueux sur longue distance et les innovations numériques ont convaincu lors des essais routiers approfondis +++ Neuvième titre remporté par BMW dans cette prestigieuse compétition +++

Munich. More dynamic than ever, brimming with digital innovations, with a spacious interior exuding a premium feel and – in the shape of the BMW i5, with a fully electric drivetrain for the first time, the new BMW 5 Series reinforces its claim to leadership in the premium executive class. For the members of the World Car Awards expert jury, it was the standout new arrival among the field of luxury vehicles which celebrated their debuts in the world’s car markets over the past 12 months. The international panel of experts therefore handed the BMW 5 Series the crown of World Luxury Car 2024. The results were announced today at the start of the New York International Auto Show 2024 as part of a ceremony broadcast worldwide via streaming services.

The success of the BMW 5 Series was underpinned by assessments carried out during extensive test drives by the around 100 car journalists from 30 countries that made up the jury. These ratings were then recorded in detail by the World Car Awards organisers. The BMW 5 Series fended off competition from a field of 13 new luxury vehicles, winning over the jury not only with the majestic power delivery from its portfolio of electrified combustion engines as well as the electric drive system, but also with its high comfort levels over long-distance journeys and numerous digital innovations. “We are very pleased to receive this prestigious award. The verdict of the international jury shows that our strong-character products with their typical BMW qualities convince and inspire demanding target groups all over the world,” said Bernd Körber, Senior Vice President BMW Brand and Product Management, Connected Company.

BMW 5 Series: Consistent electrification and digital innovations.

The BMW 5 Series displays its progressive character with its powertrain technology, its innovative digital services as well as an elegantly sporty design, generous levels of cabin space, optimised acoustic comfort and a progressive premium ambience for the interior. Advanced assistance systems like the motorway assistant and active Lane Change Assistant with eye confirmation emphasise the long-distance qualities of the BMW 5 Series. With the display and control/operation system BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, the BMW Curved Display and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with extended functionality all on board, the i5 is comprehensively set up for user-vehicle interaction via touch control and natural speech. When the car is stationary, BMW 5 Series occupants can explore the extensive video streaming offering on the control display and enjoy a new form of in-car gaming – e.g. to make use of the time when the high-voltage battery is charging.

As a fully integrated member of the new BMW 5 Series model range, the BMW i5 offers locally emission-free driving pleasure. The driving dynamics and efficiency of the BMW i5 have their roots in fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. This comprises highly integrated drive units and high-voltage batteries with extremely high energy density. In addition, the latest evolution of adaptive recuperation and an intelligent combination of heat pump technology for heating and cooling the interior, drive system and high-voltage battery help the car to achieve a range of up to 582 kilometres (362 miles) in the WLTP cycle, depending on the model and specification. The Combined Charging Unit of the BMW i5 enables AC charging at a rate of up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 205 kW. This means the car’s range can be boosted by up to 156 kilometres (97 miles) within just 10 minutes when plugged into a fast-charging station.

The entire combustion engine portfolio has also been electrified. A flexibly designed drive architecture that was open to different technologies from the outset enables the new BMW 5 Series Sedan to be offered for the first time as an all-electric model, with plug-in hybrid systems and with highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. The combustion engines from the new modular generation of BMW Group Efficient Dynamics engines all feature the latest version of 48-volt mild hybrid technology.

BMW wins title number nine in the World Car Awards.

The World Car Awards were created 20 years ago to stand alongside national and regional distinctions as an acknowledgement of outstanding innovations and new products in car markets worldwide. This year, the awards were presented in a total of five categories in addition to the overall prize.

Over the years, BMW has collected eight wins in the World Car Awards. One of the victors was the BMW 7 Series, which was crowned World Luxury Car in 2016 already. In 2018, the title of World Performance Car was presented to the BMW M5. This ninth title win for the Bavarian premium carmaker is the latest in a long line of distinctions amassed by the new BMW 5 Series over the past few months. For instance, the all-electric version alone adds to the trophy collection with a total of three „Car of the Year“ awards from Norway, Denmark and Italy.

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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 2023, the BMW Group sold over 2.55 million passenger vehicles and more than 209,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,950 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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Quand l'art et l'innovation fusionnent : La BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA.

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0100

Munich/Los Angeles. The BMW Group presents a fusion of art and innovation at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair in the form of the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA. The one-of-a-kind vehicle combines colour-change technology developed by BMW with the artistic language of South African artist Esther Mahlangu. The designer piece, with sections of attached film that can be electronically animated, embodies the latest development in colour-change technology for vehicle surfaces in cooperation with E Ink. The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA celebrates its world premiere at the fair opening on 29 February. The contemporary tribute recalls the BMW Art Car designed by Mahlangu in 1991. “The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA honours the history of the BMW brand and continues the story of our global cultural engagement in a unique way. It combines art and design through progressive technology. Here, technology itself becomes art,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design.

In 1991, Mahlangu designed the 12th BMW Art Car, based on a BMW 525i – becoming the first woman and first African artist to do so. “Her art inspired me years ago, back when the concept of colour change on a car was just an idea in my head,” says Stella Clarke, Research Engineer Open Innovations at the BMW Group. „Now, being able to realise this idea, and work with Esther Mahlangu, is absolutely surreal.” The 88-year-old artist’s signature colours and geometric patterns are perfect for bringing the innovative Flow technology to life in the BMW i5. The versatility of the electrophoretic colour changes makes the fully-electric sedan a dynamic work of art. “It is fascinating to me to see how modern technology can expand my art and make it accessible to a completely new audience,” says Mahlangu.

Mahlangu’s art meets cutting-edge technology.
In the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA, which is named after Mahlangu’s first son, sections of film that can be electronically animated are applied, with two strips each across the roof, bonnet and rear section, as well as the vehicle’s sides. Like an e-book reader, there are several million microcapsules in each E Ink film. The structure and arrangement of the colour particles they contain can be changed by applying an electric voltage. This allows the typical colours and patterns of Mahlangu’s art to be generated in constantly changing compositions.

The animations are also accompanied by an equally extraordinary sound, specially composed by Renzo Vitale, the BMW Group's Creative Director, Sound, for the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA. To combine the soundscape of the BMW brand with that of the South African Ndebele culture, Vitale used sequences from Mahlangu’s voice, as well as the sound of the feather brushes she used for painting. These were combined with sounds produced by the colour pencils employed in the BMW design studio and the acoustic signal heard as feedback when operating the BMW i5’s touch display. This created a sound mix that starts off softly at the beginning of each colour change and increases in intensity as the animation progresses.

To accurately recreate every detail of the complex ornamentation, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA has been fitted with 1,349 sections of film, each of which can be individually controlled. The laser cutting process used to trim the film and the electronic control design were developed in partnership with E Ink. The adaptation of the technology for curved surfaces, as well as the programmed animations, are all BMW Group in-house developments.

Overall, colour-change technology is developing rapidly. The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink presented in 2022 had the ability to switch from white to black at the push of a button. This was followed just one year later by the first multi-coloured implementation. The 240 sections of film applied to BMW i Vision Dee were able to display up to 32 colours. This latest phase of development now enables even more colours and patterns. At the same time, the sections of the film are more robust – which could make potential future series production easier. However, for the time being, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA will remain one of a kind.

Tribute to a pioneering artist and her work.
As a globally respected artist, Esther Mahlangu is known for her Ndebele paintings, whose ornamentation originally symbolised major events or festive occasions. Mahlangu separated the designs from their original meaning and transferred them for the first time to canvas, carpets and everyday objects, thus preserving them for the future. The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA is now reinterpreting this artistic language.

In presenting this designer car at Frieze Los Angeles, BMW continues its long-standing cooperation with the renowned art fair. At the same time, the BMW Art Car that formed the basis for this tribute will also be on display in South Africa for the first time in over 30 years as part of the exhibition hosted by the Iziko Museums of South Africa and the BMW Group in Cape Town “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting”: Esther Mahlangu. A Retrospective. The exhibition, which runs until 11 August 2024, honours the life’s work of one of South Africa’s most influential artists and cultural ambassadors.

In Los Angeles, BMW will once again be presenting Frieze Music in collaboration with Frieze. Since 2019, the joint initiative between the two partners has brought together a large group of musicians at the intersection of music and art. The event’s return to Los Angeles will be celebrated on 29 February with a live performance by Sudan Archives at the Hammer Museum.

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Email: Steven.Woerns@bmw.com

Prof. Dr. Thomas Girst
Head of BMW Group Cultural Engagement
Telephone: +49-89-382-24753
Email: Thomas.Girst@bmwgroup.com

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW i5 eDrive40:
Power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 18.9 - 15.9 kWh/100 km
Electric range in WLTP cycle: 497 – 582 km

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
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Mise à jour des modèles BMW pour le printemps 2024.

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:01:00 +0100

+++ Début des ventes de la troisième variante de modèle entièrement électrique de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline +++ Variantes de système d'entraînement supplémentaires pour la BMW iX2 entièrement électrique, la BMW X2 et la BMW XM +++ Assistant autoroutier désormais également disponible pour la BMW Série 7, la BMW XM, la BMW iX, la BMW X5, la BMW X6 et la BMW X7 +++ Intégration améliorée des smartphones pour les véhicules dotés du BMW Operating System 9 et affichage optimisé des bornes de recharge +++ Fonctionnalité étendue pour My BMW App +++ Nouvelles teintes extérieures pour certains modèles +++.

Munich. 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 i5 Berline and BMW iX2 fully electric models will each be available from March 2024 with an additional drive system variant. The drive system offerings for the BMW X2 and BMW XM have also been expanded. And additional exterior paint finishes will be offered for the BMW 5 Series Berline, BMW X2 and BMW iX2. Customers will also be able to order the business berline 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.

BMW i5 xDrive40: third fully electric variant of the business berline.

A third fully electric variant will be added to the new BMW 5 Series Berline line-up in March 2024. The new BMW i5 xDrive40 Berline (electric power consumption, combined: 20.0 – 17.2 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) has two highly integrated electric drive units at the front and rear axle which together develop a system output of up to 290 kW/394 hp and peak torque of 590 Nm (435 lb-ft). Underpinned by the resultant electric all-wheel drive, the BMW i5 xDrive40 Berline accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 215 km/h (134 mph).

The third fully electric model variant of the new business berline stores its energy in a high-voltage battery positioned deep in the vehicle floor. The battery delivers 81.2 kWh of usable energy. The car’s Combined Charging Unit enables AC charging at a rate of 11 kW as standard and 22 kW as an option. And it also allows DC charging at fast-charging stations at up to 205 kW. This means the range of the BMW i5 xDrive40 Berline can be increased by 156 kilometres (97 miles) in the space of ten minutes. The likewise standard Plug & Charge Multi Contract function enables automatic authentication of the car at public charging points. The range of the new BMW i5 xDrive40 Berline as calculated in the WLTP cycle is 463 – 538 kilometres (288 – 334 miles).

Additional exterior paint finishes can be specified for all model variants of the new BMW 5 Series Berline from March 2024. The spectrum of colours will now also include the BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic. At the same time, the business berline will also be offered with extremely exclusive BMW Individual special paint finishes. BMW Individual has come up with around 150 eye-catching shades (solid, metallic and matt) for this product area. All BMW Individual special paint finishes stand out with their impressive depth of colour and exceptional lustre. Customers can unlock an overview of the variants for the new BMW 5 Series Berline using the BMW Individual Visualizer, which can be accessed via a link in the vehicle configurator.

Added to which, extra variants of the seat and interior surfaces for the new BMW 5 Series Berline are also available. If the optional comfort seats have been specified, the BMW Individual Merino leather trim can also be specified in the bi-colour variants Dark Violet/Atlas Grey and Taupe Grey/Atlas Grey from March 2024.

New entry-level variant for the BMW iX2; launch of the BMW X2 xDrive20d.

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/100 km 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 150 kW/204 hp electric motor at the front axle, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 seconds and posts a range of 439 – 478 kilometres (273 – 297 miles) in the WLTP cycle. Its top speed is limited to 170 km/h (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 120 kilometres (75 miles). The BMW iX2 eDrive20 is also equipped for using the Plug & Charge Multi Contract function as standard.

Lining up alongside the new entry-level variant of the BMW iX2 is the new BMW X2 xDrive20d (fuel consumption, combined: 5.2 – 4.8 litres/100 km [54.3 – 58.9 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions, combined: 136 – 125 g/km in the WLTP cycle). The second diesel variant of the compact SAC is distinguished by even more rapid power delivery and even greater efficiency courtesy of 48V mild hybrid technology. Its 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine links up with an electric motor integrated into the seven-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch. The motor serves as a crankshaft-driven starter generator and can both ease the load on the diesel engine and act in unison with it. The drive system develops maximum output of 120 kW/163 hp (developed by the combination of the combustion engine with up to 110 kW/150 hp and the electric motor with up to 14 kW/19 hp) and peak torque of 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft (developed by the combination of the combustion engine with up to 360 Nm / 265 lb-ft and the electric motor with up to 55 Nm / 41 lb-ft), all of which is channelled to the road via the intelligent all-wheel-drive system BMW xDrive. This allows the BMW X2 xDrive20d to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 seconds. Top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph).

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 (BMW Individual Special Request). 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: 1.7 – 1.3 litres/100 km [166.2 – 217.3 mpg imp]; electric power consumption, combined: 32.2 – 31.5 kWh/100 km; 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 350 kW/476 hp (developed by the combination of the combustion engine with up to 230 kW/313 hp and the electric motor with up to 145 kW/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 250 km/h (155 mph). Thanks to an electric range of 77 – 83 kilometres (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 beyond the city limits at speeds of up to 140 km/h (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.

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.

Added to which, in numerous European countries the BMW iDrive display and control/operation system in many current models also enables digital payment of parking fees and – in Germany – also fuel top-ups from inside the car. As with payment of parking fees, this uses the credit card information pre-stored in the vehicle apps.

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.

At a glance: The new BMW models for spring 2024*
BMW 5 Series	Output (kW/hp)	Electric power consumption WLTP (kWh/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW i5 xDrive40	290/394	20.0 – 17.2	0

BMW iX2	Output (kW/hp)	Electric power consumption WLTP (kWh/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW iX2 eDrive20	150/204	16.9 – 15.3	0

BMW X2	Output (kW/hp)	Fuel consumption WLTP (l/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW X2 xDrive20d	120/163	5.2 – 4.8	136 – 125

BMW XM	Output (kW/hp)	Fuel consumption WLTP (l/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW XM 50e	350/476	1.7 – 1.3	37 – 30

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW iX M60: Power consumption combined: 24.5 – 21.9 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km.

BMW iX xDrive40: Combined power consumption: 21.0 - 19.3 kWh/100km WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km.

BMW iX xDrive50: Combined power consumption: 21.4 - 19.8 kWh/100km WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km.

BMW iX2xDrive30: Electric power consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 17.7 – 16.3 kWh/100 km, Electric power consumption, combined in NEDC cycle: – , Range: 417 – 449 km (259 – 279 miles) in WLTP cycle.

BMW X2 sDrive20i: Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 6.5 – 6.0 l/100 km (43.5 – 47.1 mpg imp), Fuel consumption, combined in NEDC cycle: – , CO2 emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 148 – 136 g/km, CO2 emissions, combined in NEDC cycle: – .

BMW X2 sDrive18d: Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 5.5 – 5.1 l/100 km (51.4 – 55.4 mpg imp), Fuel consumption, combined in NEDC cycle: – , CO2 emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 145 – 133 g/km, CO2 emissions, combined in NEDC cycle: – .

BMW X2 M35i xDrive: Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 8.0 – 7.7 l/100 km (35.3 – 36.7 mpg imp), Fuel consumption, combined in NEDC cycle: – , CO2 emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 181 – 174 g/km, CO2 emissions, combined in NEDC cycle: – .

BMW X5 xDrive50e: Petrol consumption, combined: 1.1 – 0.8 l/100 km (256.8 – 353.1 mpg imp); electric power consumption, combined: 27.0 – 22.9 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions: 26 – 18 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

BMW X5 M60i xDrive: Fuel consumption, combined: 12.5 – 11.5 l/100 km (22.6 – 24.6 mpg imp); CO2 emissions: 283 – 261 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

BMW X5 xDrive40i: Fuel consumption, combined: 9.9 – 8.5 l/100 km (28.5 – 33.2 mpg imp); CO2 emissions: 224 – 193 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

BMW X5 xDrive30d: Fuel consumption, combined: 8.2 – 7.1 l/100 km (34.5 – 39.8 mpg imp); CO2 emissions: 215 – 186 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

BMW X6 M60i xDrive: Fuel consumption, combined: 12.3 – 11.4 l/ 100 km (23.0 – 24.8 mpg imp); CO2 emissions: 279 – 258 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

BMW X6 xDrive40i: Fuel consumption, combined: 9.6 – 8.5 l/100 km (29.4 – 33.2 mpg imp); CO2 emissions: 218 – 192 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

BMW X6 xDrive30d: Fuel consumption, combined: 7.9 – 7.0 l/100 km (35.8 – 40.4 mpg imp); CO2 emissions: 208 – 184 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

BMW X7 xDrive40i: Fuel consumption, combined: 10.6 – 9.6 l/100 km (26.6 – 29.4 mpg imp) (WLTP); – (NEDC); CO2 emissions, combined: 240 – 217 g/km (WLTP); – (NEDC).*

BMW X7 M60i xDrive: Fuel consumption, combined: 12.9 – 12.1 l/100 km (21.9 – 23.3 mpg imp) (WLTP); – (NEDC); CO2 emissions, combined: 292 – 274 g/km (WLTP); – (NEDC).*

BMW X7 xDrive40d: Fuel consumption, combined: 8.6 – 7.7 l/100 km (32.8 – 36.7 mp

^{*All new models due to enter production in March 2024.}
^{All figures relating to fuel/electric power consumption and
emissions are provisional.}

^{All of the stated model variants, equipment features, technical
data and fuel/electric power consumption and emissions figures
relate to the offering in the German market.}

^{Official fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, electric power
consumption and electric range figures were determined based on the
prescribed measurement procedure in accordance with European
Regulation (EC) 2007/715 in the version applicable. Where a range is
shown, the WLTP figures take into account the impact of any optional extras.}

^{Only official figures based on the WLTP procedure are available
for new models that have been type tested since 01.01.2021. In
addition, according to EU Regulation 2022/195, the NEDC values will
no longer be included in the EC certificates of conformity as of
01.01.2023. Further information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement
procedures can also be found at www.bmw.de/wltp.}

^{Further information on official fuel consumption figures and
specific CO2 emission values of new passenger cars is included in
the following guideline: 'Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch,
die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen '
(Guide to the fuel economy, CO2 emissions and electric power
consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained free of
charge from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH
(DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2.}

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The BMW Group

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 2022 was € 23.5 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.6 billion. As of 31 December 2022, the BMW Group had a workforce of 149,475 employees.

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BMW double les immatriculations de ses véhicules électriques au Luxembourg

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Le BMW Group envisage de maintenir sa trajectoire de croissance de véhicules électriques en 2024. Avec une gamme de 18 modèles entièrement électriques couvrant tous les principaux segments de ses marques, le groupe BMW jette des bases solides pour une croissance davantage dynamique dans les années à venir.

Pour la première fois depuis 5 ans, BMW se positionne en deuxième position du marché automobile au Luxembourg. BMW retrouve ainsi sa position de leader de période d’avant covid, avec une augmentation exceptionnelle de +31% en comparaison avec l’année précédente – avec 4911 unités enregistrées en 2023.

L’électrification du marché Luxembourgeois se poursuit, où BMW se positionne en tant que pionnier. Le nombre des immatriculations des véhicules 100% électriques a doublé, passant de 8,4% en 2022 à 16,7% en 2023. La motorisation la plus immatriculée étant 100% électrique - la BMW iX1 eDrive 30 (262 unités) - souligne parfaitement cette tendance du marché. La BMW Série 1 reste également l’un des modèles les plus appréciés des Luxembourgeois.

Ce n’est pas tout ! La première luxembourgeoise de la toute nouvelle BMW iX2 marquera également un préambule de début d’année réussi avec le lancement de l’Autofestival du samedi 20 janvier au samedi 3 février prochain. De quoi commencer l’année sur des chapeaux de roues !

Découvrez ici nos conditions Festives :

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BMW Motorrad : https://www.bmw-motorrad.lu/fr/models/salon-deals.html

Pour plus de renseignements concernant les modèles et leurs périodes d’exposition, veuillez directement contacter votre concessionnaire.

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Le groupe BMW

Avec ses quatre marques BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce et BMW Motorrad, BMW Group est le premier constructeur mondial d'automobiles et de motos haut de gamme et propose également des services financiers et de mobilité de premier ordre. Le réseau de production de BMW Group comprend plus de 30 sites de production dans le monde entier ; l'entreprise dispose d'un réseau de vente mondial dans plus de 140 pays.

En 2022, BMW Group a vendu près de 2,4 millions de véhicules et plus de 202 000 motos dans le monde entier. Le bénéfice avant impôt de l'exercice 2022 s'élève à 23,5 milliards d'euros pour un chiffre d'affaires de 142,6 milliards d'euros. Au 31 décembre 2022, BMW Group employait 149 475 personnes.

Le succès de BMW Group a toujours été basé sur une réflexion à long terme et une action responsable. L'entreprise a fixé très tôt le cap pour l'avenir et place systématiquement la durabilité et la gestion efficace des ressources au cœur de son orientation stratégique, de la chaîne d'approvisionnement à la fin de la phase d'utilisation de tous les produits, en passant par la production.

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Lancement du marché de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline et de la première BMW i5. BMW Série 5 Touring disponible à partir du printemps 2024 avec une gamme de motorisations identique.

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:10:00 +0200

Munich. Following the initial sales launch in South Korea, the new BMW 5 Series Berline and the first BMW i5 Berline are now coming to dealers in numerous other markets. In Germany, the first vehicles will be delivered to customers from 21 October 2023. The market launch also begins in the other European countries on the same day. One week later, on 28 October 2023, the new edition of the BMW 5 Series will make its road debut in the USA. The other global markets will follow on 25 November 2023.

The eighth generation of the world's most successful business sedan will also be offered for the first time as an all-electric BMW i5. Even before sales have begun, incoming orders show that this model variant in particular is meeting with high customer demand and will thus further accelerate the ramp-up of electric mobility pushed by BMW. Right from the start, customers can choose from two variants of the BMW i5. The new BMW i5 eDrive40 Berline (power consumption combined: 18.9 - 15.9 kWh/100 km according to WLTP) features an output of up to 250 kW/340 hp and a range of 498 to 582 kilometres determined in the WLTP test cycle. The top model of the entire series is the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Berline with up to 442 kW/601 hp (power consumption combined: 20.6 – 18.2 kWh/100 km according to WLTP).

The new BMW 5 Series Berline emphasises its progressive character not only with the two all-electric model variants, but also with innovative digital services for in-car gaming, audio and video streaming, among other things, as well as with particularly high-grade driver assistance systems. The highlight in the field of systems for automated driving and parking is the Highway Assistant, which now also enables drivers in Germany to take their hands off the steering wheel for a longer period of time at speeds of up to 130 km/h and place them in a comfortable position, provided they continue to keep a close eye on the traffic situation and are able to take over from the system again at any time if necessary.

The intensive experience of semi-automated driving is complemented by the Automatic Lane Change. With this globally unique function, a glance in the exterior mirror is enough to trigger a lane change, which is then carried out automatically by the system.

The new generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring will celebrate its world premiere in spring 2024. The second body variant of the new BMW 5 Series will be available with the same range of drives as the new BMW 5 Series Berline. This means that the new BMW 5 Series Touring is the first premium car of its kind to be offered with highly efficient combustion engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology, plug-in hybrid systems and, for the first time, an all-electric drive. The unique combination of sporty elegance, modern functionality and locally emission-free driving pleasure is developed specifically for the automotive markets in Europe as well as in Japan and Taiwan.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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La toute nouvelle BMW X2 et la toute première BMW iX2.

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:01:00 +0200

La BMW X2 est la voiture qui a introduit pour la première fois le concept de Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) dans le segment des véhicules compacts haut de gamme. Et voilà que la deuxième génération, davantage distinctive, davantage sportive et résolument tournée vers l'avenir, monte au créneau. Des dimensions nettement plus grandes et une silhouette de coupé marquée illustrent clairement dans son design extérieur le bond en matière de développement de la nouvelle BMW X2. Le caractère progressiste du nouveau modèle se manifeste également dans la variante BMW iX2 entièrement électrique, ainsi que dans un large éventail de systèmes permettant la conduite et le stationnement automatisés, et dans les services numériques innovants proposés par la nouvelle BMW iDrive avec QuickSelect et le système d’exploitation BMW 9.

L’ouverture mondiale du marché débutera en mars 2024 avec la BMW iX2 xDrive30 entièrement électrique (consommation électrique en cycle mixte WLTP : 17,7 – 16,3 kWh/100 km ; émissions de CO₂ : 0 g/km ; valeurs sur le cycle NEDC : – ), modèle de performance de la BMW X2 M35i xDrive (consommation en cycle mixte : 8,0 – 7,7 l/100 km [35,3 – 36,7 mpg imp], émissions de CO₂ combinées : 181 – 174 g/km en cycle WLTP ; valeurs sur le cycle NEDC : – ), un autre modèle essence et un modèle diesel. À l'été 2024, une deuxième variante entièrement électrique et un autre modèle à moteur diesel seront ajoutés à la gamme.

Les nouvelles BMW X2 et BMW iX2 seront produites en toute flexibilité sur une seule chaîne d’assemblage à l’usine BMW Group de Regensburg. Les batteries haute tension pour le modèle entièrement électrique sont également fabriquées sur le site de Regensburg. Avec la nouvelle BMW iX2, BMW Group accélère davantage la montée en puissance de la mobilité électrique. En outre, le profil de caractère premium progressif du SAC compact est souligné par de nouvelles avancées en matière de durabilité englobant le cycle de vie complet du véhicule – de la production économe en ressources au recyclage ultérieur, en passant par la phase d’utilisation.

Design extérieur : authentique Sports Activity Coupé avec des lignes dynamiques et une allure assurée.

La nouvelle BMW X2 présente un design distinctif, visuellement expressif, qui se distingue nettement du SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) compact de la marque, la BMW X1. En tant que tel, elle est immédiatement identifiable comme un Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) pur-sang. Le nouveau modèle se caractérise également par ses lignes étirées avec soin et un traitement de surface généreux. La nouvelle BMW X2 mesure 4554 millimètres de long, 1845 millimètres de large et 1590 millimètres de haut, soit respectivement 194 millimètres, 21 millimètres et 64 millimètres de plus que le modèle précédent. De plus, son empattement accru et ses rails plus larges bénéficient de l'espace dans les cinq sièges et le coffre. Le nouveau X2 a une capacité de chargement maximale de 560 à 1470 litres, selon la version du modèle. La BMW iX2 offre entre 525 et 1400 litres.

L’avant droit spécifique au modèle de la nouvelle BMW X2 dégage de la confiance et de la présence. Ses éléments distinctifs sont des phares LED saisissants et une calandre BMW presque hexagonale, qui – une première dans le segment des compactes haut de gamme – peut être spécifiée en option avec l’éclairage de contour BMW Iconic Glow. La liste d’options comprend également des phares LED adaptatifs avec feux de route matriciels non éblouissants.

La ligne de toit, qui va jusqu’à l’arrière sans la moindre interruption, crée une silhouette et des proportions minces en forme de coupé dans le style caractéristique d’un SAC de BMW. À l’arrière, les passages de roue proéminemment évasés et les épaules musclées attirent l’attention. Les contours horizontaux des feux arrière spécifiques au modèle enrichissent davantage la nature sportive, au même titre qu’un aileron de style Gurney et une jupe arrière accrocheuse.

Les fonctionnalités de conception spécifiques au modèle M telles que les deux paires de sorties d’échappement intégrées à la jupe arrière confèrent à la BMW X2 M35i xDrive une aura particulièrement dynamique. Un pack M Sport est disponible pour toutes les autres versions, y compris la nouvelle BMW iX2, et apporte également des détails extérieurs optimisés sur le plan aérodynamique. Le pack M Sport Pro ajoute également une finition extérieure M High-gloss Shadowline, des phares M Shadowline, un aileron arrière M et un système de freinage M Sport avec étriers de couleur rouge, entre autres caractéristiques.

Les clients peuvent choisir entre deux teintes unies et onze teintes métallisées pour l’extérieur de leur nouvelle BMW X2, dont la nouvelle variante métallisée Fire Red. Deux teintes Frozen de BMW Individual et un large éventail de teintes de carrosserie spéciales BMW Individual sont également disponibles.

Ambiance haut de gamme à l’âme sportive ; fonctionnalité impressionnante.

L’habitacle de la nouvelle BMW X2 fournit une ambiance moderne haut de gamme avec des touches sportives. Le tableau de bord élancé, qui abrite le BMW Curved Display, est rejoint dans l’habitacle par un accoudoir « flottant » avec panneau de commande intégré. La partie avant de la console centrale comprend deux porte-gobelets et un plateau pour smartphone avec éclairage indirect et recharge sans fil.

Les nouveaux sièges sont également proposés dans la variante perforée Veganza (cuir vegan) et le cuir Vernasca avec matelassage attrayant comme alternatives au garnissage en tissu standard. Les clients peuvent également opter pour des sièges sport, un réglage électrique du siège avec fonction mémoire, un soutien lombaire et une fonction massage. De nouvelles améliorations ont été apportées au confort acoustique et la protection des occupants a été renforcée. L’équipement de série comprend désormais un airbag à interaction entre le siège conducteur et le siège passager avant.

Équipement de série élargi, personnalisation ciblée.

La climatisation automatique à deux zones, le système de navigation BMW Maps et un volant sport en cuir sont proposés de série sur la nouvelle BMW X2, tout comme l’ouverture / la fermeture automatique du hayon, quatre ports USB-C et une prise électrique 12 V dans la console centrale et le coffre. Le nombre de systèmes d’aide à la conduite et de services numériques disponibles a également augmenté de manière significative par rapport au modèle précédent.

Les packs d’équipements nouvellement structurés permettent une personnalisation ciblée de la voiture. Parmi les options disponibles pour améliorer son caractère haut de gamme figurent un pack de rétroviseurs, le volant chauffant et le système audio Harman Kardon. Un des éléments particuliers de la liste d’options est le toit panoramique en verre, dont la surface de verre teinté sombre s’étend jusqu’au pare-brise et au cadre de toit de chaque côté, et remonte en une seule section jusque dans la partie arrière du toit. Une barre d’attelage à commande électrique peut également être commandé en option.

BMW iX2 : la mobilité électrique haut de gamme dans un SAC compact.

Une variante entièrement électrique fera partie de la nouvelle gamme SAC dès le lancement sous la forme de la BMW iX2 xDrive30. Ses deux unités d’entraînement hautement intégrées – une à l’essieu avant et l’autre à l’essieu arrière – génèrent ensemble une puissance de 200 kW/313 ch (suralimentation temporaire de 30KkW incluse) et un couple de 494 Nm (364 lb-pi). L’iX2 xDrive30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h (62 mph) en 5,6 secondes et atteint une vitesse maximale de 180 km/h (112 mph). Une combinaison de l’impressionnante puissance utile de 64,8 kWh de la batterie haute tension et du système d’entraînement à haut rendement confère une autonomie de 417 à 449 kilomètres (259 à 279 miles) en cycle WLTP.

La récupération adaptative et la fonction MAX RANGE contribuent également à l’autonomie exceptionnelle. La dernière version du logiciel de recharge Max Performance optimise avant tout l’efficacité lors de la recharge du véhicule. Ajouté à cela, le SAC entièrement électrique est équipé pour utiliser la fonction Plug & Charge Multi Contract. La nouvelle BMW iX2 est également équipée du nouveau pack Connected Home Charging pour l’optimisation de la recharge à domicile sur secteur et solaire.

Modèle de performance BMW X2 M35i xDrive déjà disponible dès le lancement.

Un modèle performant, disponible dès le lancement de la nouvelle BMW X2, mettra davantage en avant la nature dynamique de la compacte SAC. La nouvelle BMW X2 M35i xDrive, avec son design M caractéristique et sa maniabilité, est une proposition séduisante. Son moteur quatre cylindres de 2,0 litres produit une puissance maximale de 221 kW/300 ch en Europe (233 kW/317 ch aux États-Unis et sur d’autres marchés).

La nouvelle BMW X2 M35i xDrive passe de 0 à 100 km/h (62 mph) en 5,4 secondes. La mise au point du châssis spécifique M s’associe à la transmission intégrale intelligente BMW xDrive pour sublimer les performances du véhicule. Sa suspension M adaptative de série améliore à la fois l’agilité et le confort sur les longues distances. Les freins M Compound sont proposés en option.

Moteurs essence et diesel efficients, boîte Steptronic à sept rapports avec double embrayage de série.

Un moteur essence trois cylindres de la dernière génération modulaire de la famille de moteurs Efficient Dynamics propulse la nouvelle BMW X2Drive20i (consommation en cycle mixte : 6,5 – 6,0 l/100 km [43,5 – 47,1 mpg imp], émissions de CO₂ combinées : 148 – 136 g/km en cycle WLTP ; valeurs sur le cycle NEDC : – ). Associé au système hybride léger 48 V, le moteur 1,5 litre offre une puissance maximale de 125 kW/170 ch (obtenue grâce à l’association du moteur à combustion d’une puissance maximale de 115 kW/156 ch et du moteur électrique intégré d’une puissance maximale de 14 kW/19 ch).

Le moteur diesel quatre cylindres de la nouvelle BMW X2 sDrive18d (consommation en cycle mixte : 5,5 – 5,1 l/100 km [51,4 – 55,4 mpg imp], émissions de CO₂ combinées : 145 – 133 g/km en cycle WLTP ; valeur sur le cycle NEDC : – ) a également fait l’objet d’une mise à niveau approfondie. Il développe une puissance maximale de 110 kW/150 ch. Tous les moteurs à combustion disponibles de la nouvelle BMW X2 sont équipés de série d’une boîte de vitesses Steptronic à sept rapports avec double embrayage.

Savant mélange d’agilité et de confort de conduite, des jantes en alliage léger de 21 pouces équipent pour la première fois un modèle BMW compact.

La technologie de châssis sophistiquée de la SAC compacte produit un équilibre parfaitement harmonieux entre la tenue de route sportive et agile d’une part et le confort sur longues distances d’autre part. Tous les outils requis ici sont fournis par une conception de la carrosserie qui réduit le poids tout en augmentant la rigidité, un empattement long, des rails plus larges que sur le modèle précédent, et des améliorations ciblées au niveau de l'essieu de jambe de force à bras unique à l'avant et de l'essieu arrière à trois bras. La nouvelle BMW X2 est équipée de série de la limitation du patinage des roues par quasi-actionneur, ce qui est avantageux à la fois pour la traction et la stabilité directionnelle. Parmi les autres nouveautés, citons le système de freinage intégré et l’amortissement supplémentaire lié à la portance de l’essieu avant. La suspension M adaptative en option comprend un amortissement sélectif en fonction de la fréquence, une direction sport et une hauteur de caisse de 15 millimètres.

La nouvelle BMW iX2 xDrive30 est équipée de série de jantes en alliage léger de 17 pouces au design aérodynamique optimisé. Les modèles BMW X2Drive20i et BMW X2Drive18d sont équipés départ usine de

jantes en alliage léger de 18 pouces, tandis que la nouvelle BMW X2 M35i xDrive est équipée de jantes en alliage léger M de 20 pouces. D’autres jantes en alliage léger de 18 à 21 pouces sont disponibles en option.

Des systèmes d’aide à la conduite de dernière génération pour plus de confort et de sécurité.

Les systèmes d’aide de série et en option pour la conduite et le stationnement automatisés disponibles sur la nouvelle BMW X2 améliorent le confort et la sécurité au quotidien comme sur les longs trajets. Les équipements de série comprennent la dernière version du système d’alerte de collision frontale, le régulateur de vitesse avec fonction de freinage, Speed Limit Info et l’alerte de franchissement de ligne avec retour de voie. Park Assist avec caméra de recul et assistant de recul fait également partie de la liste d’équipements de série.

La gamme d’équipements en option comprend l’assistante de direction et de trajectoire, Active Cruise Control avec fonction Stop & Go, la navigation active, la fonction d’avertissement de sortie et l’affichage tête haute BMW, ainsi que les fonctions Surround View, Remote 3D View, BMW Drive Recorder et Remote Theft Recorder. Les fonctions existantes peuvent être mises à niveau au moyen de l'installation Remote Software Upgrades, qui permet également d'ajouter de nouvelles fonctions.

Le nouveau système d’exploitation BMW 9 et BMW Digital Premium.

La nouvelle BMW X2 est équipée de la dernière version du système d’affichage et de commande/exploitation BMW iDrive doté de la technologie d’accès rapide QuickSelect. Fondé sur le système d’exploitation BMW 9, il est combiné au BMW Curved Display et au BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, ce qui signifie qu’il a été soigneusement conçu pour fonctionner à l’aide de l’écran tactile et du langage naturel. Le système d’exploitation BMW 9 ouvre également la voie à une sélection hautement personnalisable de services numériques supplémentaires. Avec les mises à niveau BMW ConnectedDrive, les clients peuvent essayer gratuitement pendant un mois une sélection de fonctions, après quoi ils peuvent les ajouter pour une période spécifique. La nouvelle offre BMW Digital Premium peut également être obtenue via le BMW ConnectedDrive Store pour la nouvelle BMW X2.

BMW Digital Premium permet aux clients d’utiliser toutes les applications disponibles dans leur pays, par exemple la diffusion en continu de musique et de vidéos, les actualités ou les jeux, sur la base d’un abonnement. Le pack en option couvre également l’utilisation des données pour tous les services numériques et les applications disponibles sur le BMW ConnectedDrive Store, y compris la musique et le streaming vidéo.

La fonction Augmented View est disponible en option pour le système de navigation BMW Maps fondé sur le cloud. En outre, une eSIM personnelle conçue pour la technologie mobile 5G, la BMW Digital Key Plus, la fonctionnalité BMW ID et l’intégration de smartphone standard via Apple CarPlay® et Android Auto™ sont également toutes disponibles dans la nouvelle BMW X2.

Les versions indiquées, les équipements, les caractéristiques techniques, les données de consommation de carburant/électrique et les valeurs d’émissions se rapportent à l’offre sur le marché allemand. Les dimensions et les mesures se rapportent aux véhicules de base en Allemagne. Ces dernières peuvent varier en fonction de la taille des jantes/pneus et des équipements en option sélectionnés.

ÉMISSIONS DE CO2 ET CONSOMMATION.

BMW iX2xDrive30 : Consommation électrique, en cycle mixte WLTP : 17,7 – 16,3 kWh/100 km, consommation électrique, en cycle NEDC : – , autonomie : 417 – 449 km (259 – 279 miles) en cycle WLTP.

BMW X2 sDrive20i : Consommation de carburant, en cycle mixte WLTP : 6,5 – 6,0 l/100 km (43,5 – 47,1 mpg imp), consommation de carburant, en cycle mixte NEDC : – , émissions de CO₂, en cycle mixte WLTP : 148 – 136 g/km, émissions de CO₂, en cycle mixte NEDC : – .

BMW X2 M35i xDrive : Consommation de carburant, en cycle mixte WLTP : 8,0 – 7,7 l/100 km (35,3 – 36,7 mpg imp), consommation de carburant, en cycle mixte NEDC : – , émissions de CO₂, en cycle mixte WLTP : 181 – 174 g/km, émissions de CO₂, en cycle mixte NEDC : – .

BMW X2 sDrive18d : Consommation de carburant, en cycle mixte WLTP : 5,5 – 5,1 l/100 km (51,4 – 55,4 mpg imp), consommation de carburant, en cycle mixte NEDC : – , émissions de CO₂, en cycle mixte WLTP : 145 – 133 g/km, émissions de CO₂, en cycle mixte NEDC : – .

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

La nouvelle BMW Série 5 - Additional Media Assets.

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0200

On location photos and footage International Media Launch

Lisbon, Portugal.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Une introduction attrayante au monde de la mobilité électrique haut de gamme : La toute nouvelle BMW iX1 eDrive20.

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:08:00 +0200

Munich. BMW is consistently continuing its model offensive in the field of e-mobility and is presenting another all-electric variant of the new Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in the premium compact segment. The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (combined power consumption: 17.2 – 15.4 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km, provisional values) enables a particularly attractive and at the same time economical entry into the world of premium electric mobility. The second all-electric model variant of the compact SAV is powered by an electric motor with a maximum output of 150 kW/204 hp (with temporary boost) and has a range of 430 to 475 kilometres (provisional values according to WLTP).

By expanding its range in the premium compact segment, the BMW Group is opening up locally emission-free driving pleasure to broad target groups and thus providing additional impetus for the ramp-up of e-mobility. The new BMW iX1 eDrive20 will be available from the start of production in November 2023 at a recommended retail price of 49,950 euros (incl. VAT). Like the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (combined power consumption: 18.1 – 16.8 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km) it is manufactured at the BMW Group plant in Regensburg.

Highly efficient electric drive, state-of-the-art charging technology, excellent range.

As in all of the brand's current electric vehicles, the new BMW iX1 eDrive20 also uses the current fifth generation BMW eDrive technology. A highly integrated drive unit on the front axle of the new entry-level model generates an instantaneously available maximum torque of 247 Nm in addition to the maximum output of 150 kW/204 hp. The compact SAV accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 170 km/h.

The high-voltage battery, which is housed in the vehicle floor to save space, has a usable energy content of 64.7 kWh. Its high energy density, together with the efficiency of the e-motor, contributes to the the car’s favourable power consumption and delivers an excellent range compared to the competition. The Combined Charging Unit of the new BMW iX1 eDrive20 enables AC charging with up to 11 kW as standard. This allows the high-voltage battery to be charged from zero to 100 percent of its capacity within 6.5 hours. Three-phase AC charging with an output of up to 22 kW is optionally available. This reduces charging time to 3:45 hours. The battery can be charged using direct current with a power of up to 130 kW. The battery's state of charge can be increased from 10 to 80 percent within 29 minutes at a fast charging station.

The short charging times result from a particularly efficient charging software among other things. The charging power can be very specifically controlled while energy is being fed in. In addition, anticipatory thermal management ensures that the temperature of the high-voltage battery is optimally controlled in good time before a stopover at a fast-charging station. When the navigation system is active, the battery is automatically pre-conditioned before a planned charging stop. Pre-conditioning the battery can be manually activated and deactivated by the customer at any time.

Advanced operation thanks to new BMW iDrive with "QuickSelect".

The new BMW iX1 eDrive20 offers a comprehensive range of standard equipment, including the BMW Maps navigation system, 2-zone automatic air conditioning, numerous modern driver assistance systems, the Parking Assistant including Reversing Assist Camera and numerous innovative digital services. The new BMW iDrive with "QuickSelect" and the new BMW Operating System 9 are also standard equipment. It enables a wider range of digital content for information and entertainment, faster update cycles for over-the-air functions as well as optimised access to many specific online services such as 3rd party apps, extended navigation and parking services and additional possibilities for personalisation, for example through further My Modes. In this way, the BMW Operating System 9 also creates the conditions for the customer to customise the system to a high degree with additional digital services, which are available with the new BMW Digital Premium offer.

The BMW Curved Display is the heart of the display and control system. It consists of a 10.25-inch Information Display and a Control Display with a screen diagonal of 10.7 inches under a common glass surface curved towards the driver. The latest BMW iDrive generation features a redesigned start screen with "QuickSelect".
This means that the system has received an improved menu structure, oriented towards devices from the consumer electronics sector. "QuickSelect” enables functions to be accessed directly without having to switch to submenus. This means that the new BMW iDrive is even more consistently geared towards intuitive touch operation and control via natural language.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW iX1 eDrive20: combined power consumption: 17.2 – 15.4 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; electric range in WLTP cycle: 430 – 475 km, provisional values

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

BMW Group à l'IAA Mobility 2023 à Munich.

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0200

Munich. At the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show in Munich, the BMW Group will be presenting the most recent highlights of its ongoing transformation in the key action areas of electrification, digitalisation and circularity. The latest new models with electrified powertrains from the BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands, plus Vision Vehicles and concepts for individual mobility in tomorrow’s world all serve to underline the company’s innovative strength in these fields. As the dawn of a new era in personal mobility approaches, the BMW Group is set to unveil its latest highlight, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse, which brings together the Group’s development expertise in the three crucial disciplines for the future of mobility.

The IAA Mobility show is being staged in Munich for the second time. For the BMW Group and its brands, this provides an excellent opportunity to enter into constructive dialogue on the future of individual mobility with local people, as well as with visitors to the show from outside Munich and other stakeholders. The IAA Mobility Summit at the exhibition centre and the BMW Group’s Open Space at Max-Joseph-Platz in the heart of Munich will be the main arenas where BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad present their new products on 5 – 10 September 2023. Among the models visitors can acquaint themselves with here alongside the BMW Vision Neue Klasse is the fully electric BMW i5. And they can also experience the world premieres of the new fully electric MINI Cooper, new fully electric MINI Countryman and BMW CE 02 eParkourer.

Electric, digital, circular – the focus areas of the BMW Group.

The BMW Group’s presence at IAA Mobility 2023 revolves around the company’s rigorous focus on electric, digital and circular mobility for the future and the latest progress it has made in these areas. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse is joined by a selection of new models from across the Group’s brands whose electrified powertrains, digital innovations and resource-efficient manufacturing illustrate the ongoing process of change in a variety of ways.

The new products poised for launch by the BMW brand include the plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 5 Series. The new BMW i7 Protection – the first ever all-electric protection vehicle in the luxury sedan segment – is also making its debut at IAA Mobility 2023.

MINI is unveiling the members of the brand’s new model family for the first time with the help of two world premieres: the new fully electric MINI Cooper and new fully electric MINI Countryman will both be on show at the Open Space site. A new model with all-electric drive also forms the centrepiece of BMW Motorrad’s line-up at Max-Joseph-Platz. Conceived as a compact eParkourer with a trailblazing design, the new BMW CE 02 injects fresh impetus into the urban mobility scene.

Locally emission-free mobility sets the theme for the models on show.

The IAA Mobility show will be officially opened on 5 September at Munich’s exhibition centre. The BMW Group will be represented at its stand in Hall A2, where the BMW Vision Neue Klasse will be unveiled to kick off the event. The BMW i7 Protection all-electric protection vehicle will also be presented for the first time at the IAA Mobility Summit.

The IAA Mobility Summit is taking place under the banner “Experience Connected Mobility” and is aimed primarily at trade visitors. It will showcase trends and technological innovations for future mobility over the course of numerous talks, presentations and panel discussions. One of the central topics is the use of hydrogen as an energy source for current and future vehicles. BMW is carrying out pioneering work in this field with its development and practical testing of a Sports Activity Vehicle with a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell drive system. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is also being exhibited at the Summit.

Locally emission-free mobility is also the dominant theme for the models awaiting visitors to the Open Space site. BMW has at least one purely electrically powered representative in all relevant model segments. The brand is presenting its entire line-up to the public, ranging from the BMW iX1 compact Sports Activity Vehicle via the BMW i4 and BMW i5 to the BMW iX and the BMW i7 luxury sedan.

The Open Space at Max-Joseph-Platz can be visited free of charge on 5 – 9 September from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday 10 September from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, BMW Welt will continue to provide an attractive destination for all automotive enthusiasts during IAA Mobility 2023. The current model portfolios of the BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands are presented here, along with the latest BMW and MINI Lifestyle collections. Plus, starting on 2 September 2023, BMW Lifestyle together with BMW M GmbH will be running a GOODS WITH FREUDE pop-up store in the Hofstatt shopping centre at No. 10 Sendlinger Straße. Located just a few minutes’ walk away from the Open Space, the store will feature both familiar lifestyle articles and the new BMW Lifestyle collection.

World premiere: the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

At IAA Mobility 2023, the BMW Group is offering visitors a preview of the Neue Klasse – the forthcoming generation of models from BMW. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse brings together innovations from the areas of electrification, digitalisation and circularity in signature BMW style. The Vision Vehicle takes design, control/operation, efficiency and sustainability into a whole new dimension – one that it will be possible to experience on the road before long.

During IAA Mobility 2023, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse will be on show at both the Summit and the Open Space. The new Vision Vehicle incorporates the latest innovations in the BMW Group’s key future-focused fields. It therefore builds on the BMW i Vision Circular and the BMW i Vision Dee – which have already demonstrated the BMW Group’s development expertise in the areas of circular economy and digitalisation – and combines their qualities with further new developments in exterior and interior design, user experience and powertrain and battery technology.

World premiere: the plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan.

As well as the all-electric BMW i5, the brand is exhibiting two other model variants with electrified powertrains at IAA Mobility 2023. As early as spring 2024, two models featuring state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid technology will be added to the new BMW 5 Series Sedan range. Their six-cylinder and four-cylinder in-line petrol engines from the new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics units will each be combined with the latest BMW eDrive technology for plug-in hybrid systems. This will result in a notable increase in output and much sharper power delivery, while also significantly improving efficiency and electric range compared to the outgoing model generation.

The electric motor purpose-developed for the new plug-in hybrid system is integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission together with its power electronics. The highly integrated drive unit contributes up to 145 kW/197 hp to the maximum combined output of 360 kW/489 hp in the case of the new BMW 550e xDrive Sedan (fuel consumption combined: 1.1 – 0.8 l/100 km [256.8 – 353.1 mpg imp]; electric power consumption combined: 22.5 – 20.1 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 24 – 19 g/km in WLTP cycle, provisional figures) and 220 kW/299 hp for the new BMW 530e Sedan (fuel consumption combined: 0.8 – 0.6 l/100 km [353.1 – 470.8 mpg imp]; electric power consumption combined: 21.4 – 18.9 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 19 – 14 g/km in WLTP cycle, provisional figures).

A BMW-patented innovation has been used to enhance the electric motor’s power delivery in the new plug-in hybrid models: a pre-gearing stage enables the nominal torque of 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) to be increased to effective torque of up to 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at the transmission input for the motor. The compact electric motor is therefore able to boost torque by an amount that would normally only be possible using a larger unit and makes a clear difference both when accelerating off the line and putting in a rapid burst of speed. Electric range is now up to 79 – 90 kilometres (49 – 56 miles) in the WLTP cycle for the new BMW 550e xDrive Sedan and 87 – 101 kilometres (54 – 63 miles) in the WLTP cycle for the new BMW 530e Sedan.

The lithium-ion high-voltage battery’s space-saving positioning within the vehicle’s underbody has a beneficial effect on both the car’s centre of gravity and the capacity of its luggage compartment, which holds a total of 520 litres in the plug-in hybrid models – meaning it is just as large as that offered by their purely combustion-engined siblings. The usable energy provided by the high-voltage battery has climbed to 19.4 kWh. At the same time, maximum charging capacity has doubled compared to the outdoing models and now stands at 7.4 kW, enabling the high-voltage battery to be fully recharged from empty in 3.0 hours. When hooked up to a conventional domestic power socket, a full vehicle charge is completed in 9.8 hours.

World premiere: the BMW i7 Protection.

BMW is presenting a new generation of protection vehicles in the luxury sedan segment at the IAA Mobility 2023 show. The new BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is absolutely unique in this segment, as it is the world’s first ever certified protection sedan with an all-electric drive system. Driven by two powerful electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new V8-engined BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 14.6 l/100 km [19.3 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions: 328 g/km, provisional figures).

Both models blend the integrated protection concept channelled into the development of the new BMW 7 Series range with outstanding levels of ride comfort and spaciousness, advanced equipment features and the unbeatable dynamic prowess for which BMW is renowned. The concept centres around the new and unique BMW Protection Core, which forms a self-supporting body structure made from armour steel. This is then combined with features such as additional armouring for the underbody and roof, plus armoured glass. The result is customised protection from attacks with firearms or explosives for at-risk individuals. The glass in the new protection vehicles even meets the requirements for the highest class of civilian protection, VPAM 10.

The all-electric BMW i7 Protection is equipped with one electric motor at the front axle and another at the rear. Together they generate a combined output of 400 kW/544 hp and maximum combined torque of 745 Nm (549 lb-ft), and create an electric all-wheel-drive system. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 160 km/h (99 mph). The instantaneous, precisely orchestrated power delivery from the two motors guarantees exceptional traction and directional stability even when the car is being driven hard and performing challenging manoeuvres, such as when escaping from an attack.

Tuned and optimised specifically for this model, the chassis technology also makes allowance for the additional weight of its armouring, resulting in superbly assured performance in any situation. Another unique offering for this segment is the inclusion of Integral Active Steering as standard. This reduces the car’s turning circle, increases agility when cornering at speed and improves driving comfort for rear-seat passengers. The 20-inch light-alloy wheels are a further standout feature. The PAX tyres that also come as standard allow the car to continue its journey at up to 80 km/h (50 mph) even in the event of a total loss of pressure.

The latest generation of BMW iDrive based on BMW Operating System 8.5 is fitted, complete with the BMW Curved Display. The system is intuitive to use and operates in a way familiar to BMW drivers. The special functions relevant to occupant protection are also operated via BMW iDrive. The new protection vehicles can also be tailored precisely to any purpose, with items including a fresh-air supply system, a fire extinguishing system, flashing lights, radio transceivers and flag poles for when the car is on official duty, plus other special customer-specific options.

Trailblazing: the BMW iX5 Hydrogen.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen presented at IAA Mobility 2023 provides further evidence of the company’s superlative innovative strength in the field of drive technology. A pilot series of the Sports Activity Vehicle with hydrogen fuel-cell drive, developed on the basis of the current BMW X5, has entered service for demonstration and test purposes with various target groups around the world. This allows selected test groups who haven’t been involved in the development process to get behind the wheel of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen and gain a direct impression of its attributes for the first time.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is equipped with the latest, fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology. The highly integrated drive unit at the rear axle draws its energy from a high-performance battery with li-ion technology that was specially developed for the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle and generates maximum output of 295 kW/401 hp. The electric motor also doubles as a generator that feeds energy back into the high-performance battery on the overrun or under braking.

The model’s two 700-bar tanks made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) together hold six kilograms of gaseous hydrogen and can be refilled in three to four minutes. A chemical reaction takes place in the fuel cell system between the hydrogen and oxygen from the air, through which the electric power for the electric motor is generated. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen achieves a range of 504 kilometres (313 miles) in the WLTP cycle without having to refill the tanks. The hydrogen-powered SAV completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in under six seconds and goes on to reach a top speed in excess of 180 km/h (112 mph).

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen combines long-distance capabilities and short refuelling stops with zero tailpipe emissions and hallmark BMW driving dynamics. Its hydrogen fuel-cell technology has the potential – provided the necessary basic conditions are in place – to serve as an additional pillar in the BMW Group’s future powertrain portfolio. As part of its ongoing transformation, the BMW Group is following an approach that embraces all technologies when it comes to drive systems. The company is therefore readying itself for differing customer requirements, infrastructure standards and political and regulatory frameworks in the various regions of the world. This degree of flexibility puts the BMW Group in a position to react quickly to changing requirements in the markets in any situation and to present as many customers as possible with an appropriate model offering at all times.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

La toute première BMW i7 Protection, la nouvelle BMW Série 7 Protection.

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:01:00 +0200

Les deux modèles développés sur la base de la nouvelle BMW Série 7 réussissent à combiner un concept de protection inégalé avec des niveaux exceptionnels de confort de conduite et d'espace, des équipements exceptionnellement avancés et les prouesses dynamiques qui font la renommée de la marque. Première berline de protection au monde dotée d'un système d'entraînement entièrement électrique, la BMW i7 Protection (consommation électrique combinée en cycle WLTP : 30,0 kWh/100 km, chiffre provisoire) est un véritable précurseur. Entraînée par deux puissants moteurs électriques, elle répond à toutes les exigences de la classe de protection VR9 sans aucune restriction, tout comme la nouvelle BMW Série 7 Protection à moteur thermique (consommation de carburant combinée en cycle WLTP : 15,6 l/100 km [18.1 mpg imp] ; émissions de CO2 : 355 g/km, chiffres provisoires).

BMW unveils a new generation of protection vehicles in the luxury berline segment.
The two models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series succeed in blending an unrivalled protection concept with outstanding levels of ride comfort and spaciousness, exceptionally advanced equipment features and the class-beating dynamic prowess for which the brand is renowned. As the world’s first ever protection berline with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is a genuine trailblazer. Driven by two powerful electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 l/100 km [18.1 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions: 355 g/km, provisional figures).

The integrated security concept of the new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection was factored into the development of the new BMW 7 Series range. It centres around the new BMW Protection Core, which is unique worldwide and comprises the model-specific self-supporting body structure made from armour steel. This is then combined with features such as additional armouring for the underbody and roof and armoured glass. Both models will be built at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in an elaborate “craft manufacturing” process. The two protection vehicles are set to make their public debut at the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show in Munich, with deliveries to customers requiring special protection commencing in December 2023.

The new protection models offer customised protection from attacks with firearms or explosives for at-risk individuals. They have been classified as offering class VR9 protection based on the internationally recognised official test criteria of Germany’s Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für Angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen (Association of Test Laboratories for Attack-Resistant Materials and Constructions – VPAM, for short). The certification is based, among other things, on the third edition of the guidelines for Bullet Resistant Vehicles (VPAM BRV) with regard to ballistic resistance and the guidelines for Explosive Resistant Vehicles (VPAM ERV, third edition) and PAS 300 with regard to blast resistance. The glass for the two models even protects against fire from calibre 7.62x54 R ammunition — a threat from the highest civilian resistance class VPAM 10. A partial protection extension is also available as an option for the new BMW 7 Series Protection in defined bodywork areas against fire from VPAM 10 ammunition.

The first all-electric model in its protection category and offered exclusively in Europe, the BMW i7 Protection demonstrates how outstanding qualities in terms of security level, driving dynamics, ride comfort and interior comfort are perfectly compatible with a rigorous focus on sustainability. Its arrival sees the BMW Group once again acting as a pioneer in the field of locally emission-free mobility for individuals requiring special protection. At the IAA Mobility 2021 show, the company presented the BMW Concept iX5 Hydrogen Protection VR6, the first protection vehicle with a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell drive system to be certified anywhere in the world. It showcased the BMW Group’s ability to come up with sustainable solutions even in this specialised vehicle segment by applying its standout development expertise.

Innovative protection concept featuring unique BMW Protection Core.

The innovative protection concept for BMW’s new protection berlines is a product of traditional know-how combined with cutting-edge technology. BMW has now amassed 45 years of experience in the development and production of protection vehicles. The protection concept currently applied was devised as part of the series production development process for the new BMW 7 Series and, more than ever, offers major advantages over armouring a finished vehicle at a later date.

This is largely thanks to the unique BMW Protection Core, which sees the entire supporting structure for a protection ’s body constructed from armour steel for the first time. Its three-dimensionally engineered elements are all made of exceptionally resistant, hot-formed steel alloys. The BMW Protection Core forms a self-supporting protective cell, which is then combined with protection-spec doors, armouring for the underbody and safety glass.

Special armouring designed to offer maximum protection against explosives in particular has been used for both the roof and underbody of the two protection berlines. This means the occupants are also protected from drone attacks with explosive charges, for example, and from fragments dispersed by hand grenades on detonation.

Also to be found on the list of standard security features for the BMW 7 Series Protection is a self-sealing fuel tank, with special casing that enables it to seal itself after being hit by a bullet to prevent any loss of fuel.

As part of the certification process, the special protection elements must demonstrate their ability to resist attack by undergoing a demanding procedure. In addition to this, experts from an independent state testing institute conduct firearms and explosive tests on the vehicle. The official inspection and certification of the complete vehicle finally provides confirmation of the all-round protection offered by the holistic concept for the new protection vehicles from BMW.

Greater spaciousness, lower weight and sharper agility combined with uncompromising occupant protection.

The structural protection concept achieved with the pioneering BMW Protection Core endows the new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection with an unrivalled set of characteristics. When seen from the outside, just a few details distinguish the two protection berlines from a regular 7 Series Berline with the M Sport package. Their discreet and largely inconspicuous appearance on public roads represents an additional safety factor for people requiring protection.

The BMW Protection Core design principle has the added effect of increasing the cabin’s spaciousness. Thanks to the fully integrated protection concept, the levels of room and seating comfort in the front and rear hardly differ from those to be found inside a conventional BMW 7 Series Berline in all key criteria.

The innovative protection concept used for the new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection has additionally allowed their weight to be optimised compared with predecessor models. Not only does the weight saving result in a considerably higher load-carrying capacity, it also has a particularly positive effect on the protection berlines’ handling abilities. The optimised weight combines with the increase in body rigidity (another benefit of the BMW Protection Core) to deliver unrivalled levels of agility. This all translates into extremely precise handling control, excellent cornering dynamics and outstanding figures for acceleration and top speed.

BMW i7 Protection: outstanding security, zero tailpipe emissions and no compromises.

The BMW i7 Protection brings the all-electric mobility experience to the protection vehicle segment for the first time. Individuals requiring special protection are therefore able to choose a vehicle that requires no compromises to be made in terms of either security or sustainable drive technology.

The locally emission-free powertrain on board the BMW i7 Protection comprises one electric motor at the front axle and another at the rear. It uses numerous components taken from the drive system in the brand’s most powerful all-electric production model, the BMW i7 M70 xDrive (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 23.7 – 20.8 kWh/ 100 km), allowing it to deliver supreme performance. The two electric motors together create an electric all-wheel-drive system with a combined output of up to 400 kW/544 hp and maximum combined torque of 745 Newton metres (549 lb-ft).

The instantaneous power delivery, distribution of power to all four wheels and intelligent networking of all the powertrain and chassis systems guarantee exceptional traction, directional stability and dynamic prowess. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 160 km/h (99 mph).

BMW 7 Series Protection: unwavering protection, superior dynamics.

The petrol-engined version of the new protection berline has a latest-generation V8 unit under the bonnet. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes an upgraded turbocharging system with electrically operated blow-off valve and indirect charge air cooling, along with a cross-bank exhaust manifold. The new 4.4-litre eight-cylinder engine uses 48V mild hybrid technology to optimise power delivery and efficiency.

The new drive system generates maximum output of 390 kW/530 hp and peak torque of 750 Nm (553 lb-ft). The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system directs drive power to all four wheels as required. The new BMW 7 Series Protection combines superior driving dynamics with levels of efficiency that are also unrivalled. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.6 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).

Model-specific chassis technology for assured performance.

The new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection come with chassis technology that has been modified and tuned specifically for these models and makes allowance for the additional weight resulting from their special protection features. This produces superbly assured performance in any situation. Thanks to a robust basic construction and the presence of sophisticated chassis systems, passengers in the rear compartment are also able to enjoy exceptional levels of ride comfort. The protection berlines also make their mark with precisely controllable handling, even when they are being driven hard, such as when escaping from an attack.

Unique in the segment: Integral Active Steering.

The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection are the first and only protection vehicles in their segments to be fitted with Integral Active Steering. This rear-wheel steering functionality not only reduces the car’s turning circle when manoeuvring, it also increases precision and the dynamic response through quickly taken corners. Another key attribute of Integral Active Steering – which is specified as standard – is how it enhances driving comfort for rear-seat passengers.

20-inch light-alloy wheels with exclusive PAX tyres.

The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection are fitted with 20-inch light-alloy wheels, which represents a standout offering in their segments and enables the use of a particularly powerful braking system.

The model-specific light-alloy wheels in star-spoke design are fitted with tyres – supplied by Michelin in the dimensions 255-740 R510 – that have been specifically developed for the protection berline. The large diameter of these tyres and the extremely high volume of air they hold compared with rivals enhance ride comfort, while the larger contact area benefits traction and driving stability. The PAX tyres have a runflat ring positioned on the wheel rim which allows the car to continue its journey at up to 80 km/h (50 mph) even in the event of a total loss of pressure.

Driver assistance systems with information and warning function.

In keeping with their status as protection vehicles, the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection are equipped with an extensive selection of driver assistance systems. The functionality of this tech is focused on supporting professional chauffeurs with information and warnings, but without actively intervening to control the vehicle.

The highly advanced sensors developed for the new BMW 7 Series range and all of the cameras available for the luxury berline are also fitted on the protection vehicles. These provide precise and detailed information on the area around the vehicle in all situations. The requisite data and images are supplied by e.g. the parking view, Panorama View, Remote 3D View and BMW Drive Recorder functions included in the Parking Assistant Plus package. Also on hand are the alert functions of the front-collision warning, Crossroads Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Speed Limit Info systems.

Extensive comfort-enhancing features with exclusive details.

In order to optimise visibility out of the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection in low ambient temperatures, an electric heating function for both the windscreen and the front sections of the side windows comes as standard. Model-specific pre-heating is available as an option.

Another item on the options list is a cool box integrated between the rear seats to ensure the on-board drinks supplies are kept cold. Its net capacity of eight litres offers sufficient space for two water bottles and two glasses, which can be cooled to 4 or 10 degrees Celsius as desired.

The standard-fitted Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, meanwhile, lays on a high-end audio experience. The 1,265-watt digital amplifier, individually adjustable equalizers and 28 speakers combine to deliver a full, even sound for all those on board. The system also includes a pair of exciters integrated into each of the seats, which convert low bass frequencies into noticeable vibrations.

An exclusive convenience feature offered for the first time on a BMW model is motorised assistance for opening and closing the doors, which comes as standard. It is available immediately after unlocking the car and reduces the force required to open or close the armoured doors. Also unique in this segment is a function that enables occupants to close the doors automatically at the touch of a button after climbing in.

Passengers in the second row of seats in the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection benefit from electrically operated roller sunblinds for the windows on both sides. The blinds extend horizontally from the B-pillar towards the C-pillar and offer what is known as a spy position. Here, the sunblind opens by around ten centimetres at the touch of a button to allow a view outside. From this position, passengers have the option of opening or closing the sunblind fully. A model-specific roller sunblind for the rear window is also included as standard.

Broad range of options for individualising the exterior and interior.

The integrated protection concept of the protection berline and production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing maximise the scope for customers to put their personal touch on the exterior and interior. Offered as an option alongside the standard illuminated BMW kidney Iconic Glow are the BMW crystal headlights Iconic Glow. The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection can be specified in almost all of the body colours available for the new BMW 7 Series range. These include the BMW Individual paint finishes and BMW Individual special paint finishes. The exterior design options are closely aligned with those available for the standard versions of the cars and allow the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection to maintain a low-profile presence in public areas.

The appointments and design of the interior can likewise be adapted to personal needs and desires at a detail level. Multifunction seats, BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery, and heated and ventilated seats for the front and rear occupants are all part of standard specification. A massage function can be specified for all seats as an option. The optional Executive Lounge includes comfort seats with a reclining function for the rear seat behind the front passenger. The range of optional seat and interior surfaces is also carried over from the richly varied options list for the new BMW 7 Series.

BMW iDrive with BMW Curved Display and integrated operation of model-specific security functions.

The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection are equipped with the latest generation of BMW iDrive based on BMW Operating System 8.5. The system is intuitive to use and operates in a way that will be familiar to BMW drivers. The driver can therefore view all the important information on the BMW Curved Display at the right time and in the right place within their direct line of sight. The special functions relevant to occupant protection are also operated via BMW iDrive. They can be activated and controlled in full using the touchscreen capability of the control display.

A camera-based additional interior mirror can be specified as an option. This shows the image feed from the Reversing Assist Camera in the control display’s panorama view at all driving speeds and on any kind of route. The electronic additional interior mirror is unique in the protection vehicles segment in this form.

The standard-fitted intercom system allows the car’s occupants to communicate with people on the outside without having to open doors or windows. Key features here are microphones integrated into the exterior mirrors, an outside speaker, the hands-free microphone embedded in the headliner and supplementary speakers in the interior. Added to which, a rod microphone can be fitted as an option in the centre console storage tray to enable effective communication with people outside the car even when the windows are closed.

Effective protection measures for a variety of attack scenarios.

With their wide-ranging standard and optional equipment features, the new protection berline from BMW offer custom-spec protection in attack scenarios of various types. The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection can be tailored precisely to any purpose, with items including a fresh-air supply system, a fire extinguisher with automatic and manual discharge, flashing lights, radio transceivers and flag poles for when the car is on official duty, plus other special customer-specific options.

Security built in from the start: integrated protection concept, service provided worldwide by trained experts, special driver training.

The many years of experience amassed by BMW in the manufacture of protection vehicles has enabled the company to achieve outstanding levels of protection with the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection – as, most notably, has the decision to develop these vehicles alongside the standard variants of the new BMW 7 Series. The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection offer built-in security from the factory. Unlike retrofit solutions carried out by an external provider, the integral protection concept of these vehicles ensures not only maximum security under armed attack, but also well-resolved handling and the dynamic responses expected of a BMW in dangerous situations. The development expertise of the world’s most successful premium carmaker has produced a wealth of innovative functions that allow people requiring special protection to enjoy an even safer and more secure mobility experience. The smooth integration of the model-specific protection features within the BMW iDrive system helps ensure these features are intuitive, safe and comfortable for the driver to use in any situation.

Customers around the world can take advantage of individual and discreet consultancy arrangements and an array of other services. For example, specific customer requests can be accommodated when it comes to equipping their vehicle with additional protection and/or convenience features. Service and maintenance for the protection berline are provided by an international network of BMW service outlets, with the work carried out exclusively by trained experts in certified specialist workshops.

BMW also offers special Protection driver training courses. These programmes, which BMW has been hosting for more than 35 years, are offered at various intensity levels depending on the prior knowledge of the participants involved and take place at several locations around the world. The training courses are led by highly qualified experts and their content ranges from comprehensive theory sessions to practical vehicle control exercises and tactical response training.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW i7 Protection: electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure

BMW 7er Protection: fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 l/100 km [18.1 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions: 355 g/km, provisional figures

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

La nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline.

Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:00 +0200

Plus dynamique que jamais, dotée d’une multitude d’innovations numériques et, pour la première fois, d’une motorisation entièrement électrique, la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline se montre à la hauteur. Sous le nom BMW i5, la nouvelle édition de la berline d'affaires connaissant le plus de succès au monde prend la tête de la mobilité haut de gamme durable dans le segment des véhicules de milieu de gamme supérieur.

La commercialisation de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline débutera en octobre 2023. La nouvelle génération de modèles sera proposée dans le monde entier avec une motorisation tout électrique et, selon la région, également avec des systèmes hybrides rechargeables ainsi que des moteurs essence et diesel très efficaces, notamment une technologie hybride léger de 48 volts. Comme toutes les générations de modèles précédentes, la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline est produite à l'usine BMW Group de Dingolfing, où sont également fabriqués les moteurs électriques et les batteries haute tension de la BMW i5.

Élégance sportive et présence saisissante avec un nouveau langage stylistique.

Un langage stylistique clair et sobre souligne l’élégance et la présence sportives de la nouvelle Série 5 Berline. Par rapport au modèle précédent, la nouvelle édition a gagné en longueur de 97 millimètres pour atteindre 5060 millimètres, en largeur de 32 millimètres pour atteindre 1900 millimètres et en hauteur de 36 millimètres pour atteindre 1515 millimètres. Son empattement a été allongé de 20 millimètres pour atteindre 2995 millimètres.

La vue avant de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline est une interprétation moderne des doubles phares et de la calandre BMW. Les éléments LED disposés presque verticalement servent de clignotants et de feux de jour. La calandre BMW, qui se projette loin en avant, est dotée d'un large contour et d'un éclairage de contour BMW Iconic Glow en option.

Latéralement, la ligne d’épaulement haute, les surfaces puissantes et deux lignes de caractère tracées avec précision façonnent la carrosserie athlétique du véhicule. Les jupes latérales noires, les ouvertures de porte affleurantes et le numéro 5 gravé à la base du montant arrière attirent le regard. Les proportions dynamiquement étirées s’écoulent vers un arrière puissant. Les feux arrière plats divisés par une bande chromée interprètent de manière expressive la forme en L caractéristique.

Le caractère dynamique de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline peut encore être renforcé par le pack M Sport en option et le pack M Sport Pro. La gamme de peintures comprend déjà trois finitions BMW Individual dès la commercialisation.

Plaisir de conduire et confort de voyage combinés à une touche d'innovation.

La nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline offre des conditions idéales pour apprécier le plaisir de conduire caractéristique de BMW dans la circulation de tous les jours, ainsi qu’un haut niveau de confort sur les longs trajets. Un espace généreux, une fonctionnalité moderne, un haut niveau de confort acoustique et des matériaux de haute qualité travaillés avec précision, une finition soignée et des services numériques de pointe caractérisent l'ambiance de son habitacle.

Par rapport au modèle précédent, le poste de conduite de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 comporte considérablement moins de boutons et de commandes. Cet objectif est atteint grâce à la numérisation systématique des fonctions. L’écran incurvé BMW réinterprète l’idée phare de la marque en matière d’orientation du conducteur. Le système d'affichage entièrement numérique comprend un écran d'information de 12,3 pouces et un écran de contrôle de 14,9 pouces. Le volant a également été redessiné avec une partie inférieure aplatie et un retour haptique sur les panneaux de commande, ainsi que sur le levier sélecteur de la console centrale. La BMW Interaction Bar en option est un autre point fort. L’unité fonctionnelle rétroéclairée avec structure de surface cristalline s’étend sur toute la largeur du tableau de bord jusqu’aux panneaux de porte et comprend des panneaux de commande tactiles. La BMW Interaction Bar fait partie de l’équipement de base de la BMW i5 mais n’est pas disponible pour toute les autres motorisations.

Une première chez BMW : un intérieur entièrement végan.

Les nouveaux sièges sport sont de série. Les sièges confort en option offrent une large gamme de possibilités de réglage électriques. La nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline est le premier modèle de la marque à proposer de série un intérieur entièrement végan. Cela concerne les surfaces des sièges, le tableau de bord et les panneaux de porte, ainsi que pour la première fois, le volant. Les surfaces de siège de la version Veganza aux propriétés similaires à celles du cuir sont également disponibles en option avec une perforation décorative. L’équipement optionnel comprend également un garnissage en cuir Merino BMW Individual en plusieurs variantes bicolores.

La BMW i5 M60 xDrive tout électrique comme modèle haut de gamme.

La BMW i5 tout électrique est équipée d’une technologie BMW eDrive de cinquième génération largement améliorée et elle est lancée en deux variantes. La BMW i5 M60 xDrive (consommation électrique en cycle mixte WLTP : 20,6 - 18,2 kWh/100 km (62 miles)), qui combine un moteur de 442 kW/601 ch* aux performances M caractéristiques à des éléments de design spécifiques. Deux unités d'entraînement hautement intégrées sur les essieux avant et arrière constituent une transmission intégrale électrique. Le couple système généré est de 820 Nm* lorsque la fonction M Sport Boost ou M Launch Control est activée. Cela permet à la BMW i5 M60 d'accélérer de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,8 secondes, la vitesse de pointe étant limitée électriquement à 230 km/h.

La BMW i5 eDrive40 (consommation électrique en cycle mixte WLTP : 19,5 - 15,9 kWh/100 km) est également disponible. Son moteur électrique propulse les roues arrière et génère une puissance maximale de 250 kW/340 ch et un couple maximal de 430 Nm avec la fonction Sport Boost ou Launch Control. La BMW i5 eDrive40 accélère de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,0 secondes et atteint une vitesse de pointe de 193 km/h.

La batterie haute tension à faible encombrement est située dans le soubassement et fournit une énergie utilisable de 81,2 kWh. Outre les moteurs électriques très efficients, la dernière version de la récupération adaptative et une combinaison intelligente de la technologie de pompe à chaleur pour le chauffage et le refroidissement de l'habitacle, l'entraînement et la batterie haute tension contribuent à une autonomie prolongée. Les valeurs WLTP respectives sont de 455 à 516 kilomètres pour la BMW i5 M60 xDrive et de 477 à 582 kilomètres pour la BMW i5 eDrive40. Avec la nouvelle fonction MAX RANGE, l’autonomie peut être augmentée de 25 % si nécessaire en limitant la puissance et la vitesse et en désactivant les fonctions de confort.

* lorsque la fonction M Launch Control ou M Sport Boost est activée

Solutions de recharge innovantes proposées par BMW Charging.

L’unité de charge combinée (CCU) de la BMW i5 permet une recharge CA jusqu’à 11 kW de série et jusqu’à 22 kW en option. La batterie haute tension peut être chargée en courant continu avec une puissance maximale de 205 kW. Par exemple, le niveau de charge de la batterie de la BMW i5 peut passer de 10 à 80 % en environ 30 minutes.

Le nouveau système de charge Connected Home Charging est proposé pour la BMW i5 ainsi que pour les modèles hybrides rechargeables. Il crée les conditions d’une recharge solaire à charge optimisée (étape 1) et d’une recharge à coût optimisé sur la base d’un contrat de tarif d’électricité dynamique (étape 2, à partir de 2024). En outre, l’offre de BMW Charging et de son partenaire stratégique E.ON pose les bases d’une mise en réseau avec le marché de l’énergie par le biais d’une recharge bidirectionnelle pour les futures générations de véhicules. Les modèles tout électriques de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 sont également les premiers véhicules BMW de la marque à pouvoir être utilisés avec la fonction Plug & Charge. Cela permet au véhicule de s’authentifier automatiquement aux stations de recharge publiques compatibles sans avoir à utiliser une application ou une carte de recharge. L’option Multi Contract est une fonctionnalité unique, qui permet aux clients d’enregistrer numériquement dans le véhicule jusqu’à cinq contrats Plug & Charge individuels de différents fournisseurs.

Nouveaux moteurs essence et diesel avec technologie hybride légère 48 volts.

Les moteurs essence et diesel de la nouvelle génération modulaire de moteurs BMW Group Efficient Dynamics seront proposés dans une sélection spécifique au marché. Ils sont désormais dotés d’une technologie hybride légère de 48 volts et sont associés de série à une nouvelle boîte de vitesses sport Steptronic à 8 rapports.

En Europe, le lancement sur le marché comprendra les modèles BMW 520i Berline quatre cylindres (consommation de carburant en cycle mixte : 6,4 à 5,7 l/100 km ; émissions de CO₂ : 144 – 130 g/km selon WLTP) avec 153 kW/208 ch, BMW 520d Berline (consommation de carburant en cycle mixte : 5,6 à 5,1 l/100 km ; émissions de CO₂ : 147 – 133 g/km selon WLTP), BMW 520d xDrive xDrive Berline (consommation de carburant en cycle mixte : 6,0 à 5,5 l/100 km ; émissions de CO₂ : 157 - 143 g/km selon WLTP) avec 145 kW/197 ch chacun. D'autres moteurs essence à quatre et six cylindres sont disponibles hors Europe. La gamme de modèles sera complétée au printemps 2024 par deux variantes à transmission hybride rechargeable de dernière génération. Un nouveau moteur diesel six cylindres en ligne sera disponible pour la BMW Série 5 Berline à partir de 2024. Une autre variante de la BMW i5 électrique à traction intégrale suivra courant 2024.

Un équilibre unique entre dynamique de conduite et confort de voyage.

L’équilibre caractéristique de la BMW Série 5 Berline entre sportivité maximale et confort de haut niveau sur les longues distances est encore une fois rehaussé dans la nouvelle édition. L'empattement le plus long du segment des véhicules de milieu de gamme supérieur, des voies plus larges au niveau des essieux avant et arrière, une répartition parfaitement équilibrée des charges sur les essieux avec un rapport de 50:50, une construction légère intelligente et une rigidité accrue des liaisons entre la carrosserie et le châssis.

La technologie très avancée du châssis, comme les systèmes de commande, a été spécifiquement adaptée à l’équilibre des poids associé à la technologie d’entraînement respective. Elle comprend la limitation du patinage des roues à commande directe, le système de freinage intégré et la direction sport avec rapport de direction variable de série. Une suspension M Sport, un système de freinage M Sport et la suspension adaptative Professional (de série sur la BMW i5 M60 x Drive et la BMW 550e xDrive, optionnelle sur la BMW i5 eDrive40) avec amortisseurs à commande électronique, direction active intégrale (de série sur la BMW i5 M60 x Drive et la BMW 550e xDrive, optionnelle sur la BMW i5 eDrive40) et nouvelle gestion dynamique verticale sont disponibles en option. La suspension M Professional adaptative (en option sur la BMW 550e xDrive et la BMW i5 M60 xDrive) inclut également la stabilisation antiroulis active avec confort antiroulis actif. Les jantes en alliage léger de 18 ou 19 pouces (modèles BMW i5 et hybrides rechargeables) sont de série. Des jantes en alliage léger d’une taille maximale de 21 pouces et des pneus haute performance sont proposés en option.

Expérience de conduite automatisée intense : nouvel assistant sur autoroute, assistant de changement de voie actif unique.

Une gamme considérablement élargie de systèmes de conduite et de stationnement automatisés est disponible de série ou en option pour la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline. Un kit technologique innovant crée les conditions favorables à leur fonctionnalité exceptionnelle.

Le point fort de la gamme est le Driving Assistant Professional en option, comprenant l’assistant directionnel et de contrôle de la trajectoire et le régulateur de distance avec fonction Stop & Go. Sur les marchés des États-Unis et du Canada, ainsi qu'en Allemagne, il comprend l’assistant sur autoroute, qui décharge le conducteur des tâches de direction sur les autoroutes où les voies directionnelles sont séparées structurellement. À une vitesse maximale de 130 km/h, il est possible de retirer les mains du volant et de les positionner confortablement tant que vous gardez un œil attentif sur la circulation. Première mondiale, le système de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 inclut désormais l’assistant de changement de voie actif avec activation oculaire. Cette fonctionnalité de confort atteint désormais un nouveau niveau d’interaction entre le conducteur et le véhicule. Le véhicule suggère un changement de voie qui peut être effectué pour la première fois en regardant dans le rétroviseur extérieur pour confirmer le changement de voie. L’assistant de changement de voie prend en charge automatiquement les mouvements de direction nécessaires, selon les conditions de circulation. Cette option n’est pas disponible pour le marché belge et luxembourgeois.

La nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline est équipée de série d'un système d'aide au stationnement et l’assistant de marche arrière. Avec le Park Assist Professional en option, le stationnement et les manœuvres automatisés jusqu’à 200 mètres peuvent être commandés dans le véhicule ou par smartphone à l’extérieur du véhicule.

Fonctionnement intuitif et nouvelles expériences numériques : BMW iDrive avec « QuickSelect » et système d’exploitation BMW 8.5.

Le système d’affichage et de commande BMW iDrive amélioré avec « QuickSelect » contribue également à l’expérience de conduite et de voyage caractéristique de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline. Il est basé sur le système d’exploitation BMW 8.5 et dispose d’un écran d’accueil redessiné avec icônes de fonctions disposées verticalement du côté du conducteur. « QuickSelect » permet d’accéder directement aux fonctions sans passer par un sous-menu. Cela signifie que le système a reçu une structure de menu améliorée, orientée vers les appareils du secteur de l'électronique grand public.

Le nouveau BMW iDrive est également combiné au BMW Curved Display et au BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Il est systématiquement conçu pour être utilisé au moyen d'un écran tactile et du langage naturel. En outre, la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline est également équipée de commandes au volant et du sélecteur BMW iDrive sur la console centrale. Le BMW Live Cockpit Professional en option comprend l’affichage tête haute BMW et l’Augmented View sur l’écran de contrôle ou le combiné d’instruments. L’option BMW Natural Interaction est également disponible pour contrôler les fonctions à l’aide de gestes.

Les jeux embarqués font leur apparition dans la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline.

En outre, le système d’exploitation BMW 8.5 offre une gamme élargie de contenus numériques pour l’information et le divertissement, des cycles de mise à jour plus rapides pour les fonctions, des informations améliorées sur les bornes de recharge des véhicules électriques et un accès optimisé à de nombreux services en ligne spécifiques. Le streaming vidéo est possible sur l’écran de contrôle, tout comme une forme innovante de jeu embarqué présentée pour la première fois dans la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline avec la plateforme AirConsole. Le conducteur et les passagers peuvent jouer à des jeux dits « occasionnels » lorsque le véhicule est à l’arrêt, par exemple pour combler les temps d’attente lors de la recharge de la batterie haute tension de la BMW i5.

Réseau optimisé avec jusqu’à quatre antennes mobiles 5G.

Parmi les autres innovations, citons le scénario d'accueil avec spectacle lumineux et accueil personnalisé, qui inclut aussi en option le tapis lumineux dynamique. La BMW Digital Key Plus est désormais disponible pour les smartphones compatibles dotés des systèmes d’exploitation iOS ou Android et pour l’Apple Watch. Avec deux antennes de téléphonie mobile 5G de série et quatre en option, la nouvelle berline professionnelle offre une connectivité et une qualité de téléphonie optimisées. La carte eSIM personnelle intègre pleinement le véhicule dans l’écosystème digital du client. Dans certains pays, le BMW ID permet le paiement automatique des frais de stationnement du véhicule.

La nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline offre un choix de six My Modes pour offrir une expérience immersive du véhicule. L’équipement de série comprend également une intégration optimisée des smartphones via Apple CarPlay® et Android Auto™. Avec la fonction Remote Software Upgrade, le véhicule reste toujours à jour avec les derniers logiciels. Avec les mises à niveau BMW ConnectedDrive, les clients peuvent également tester gratuitement certaines fonctions pendant une période d’un mois, puis les réserver pour une durée déterminée.

La commercialisation de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline marque le début d'un nouveau chapitre dans le domaine du service à la clientèle. Avec Proactive Care, BMW crée une nouvelle plateforme d’échange avec les clients lorsque différents types d’entretien de voiture sont nécessaires. L’accent est mis sur la reconnaissance des besoins d’entretien du véhicule en utilisant également l’intelligence artificielle et en proposant proactivement des solutions au client.

ÉMISSIONS DE CO₂ ET CONSOMMATION.

BMW i5 eDrive40* : Consommation électrique en cycle mixte WLTP : 19,5 – 15,9 kWh/100 km. Autonomie électrique en cycle WLTP : 477 - 582 km

BMW i5 M60 xDrive* : Consommation électrique en cycle mixte WLTP : 20,6 – 18,2 kWh/100 km. Autonomie électrique en cycle WLTP : 455 / 516 km

BMW 530e (à partir du printemps 2024)* : Consommation de carburant en l/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 0,8 – 0,6. Consommation électrique en kWh/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 21,4 – 18,9. Émissions de CO2 en g/km en cycle mixte WLTP : 19 – 14

BMW 550e xDrive (à partir du printemps 2024)* : Consommation de carburant en l/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 1,1 – 0,8. Consommation électrique en kWh/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 22,5 – 20,1. Émissions de CO2 en g/km en cycle mixte WLTP : 24 – 19

BMW 520i* : Consommation de carburant en l/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 6,4 – 5,7. Émissions de CO2 en g/km en cycle mixte WLTP : 144 – 130

BMW 530i (États-Unis, non disponible en Europe)* : Consommation de carburant en l/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 7,2 – 6,3. Émissions de CO2 en g/km en cycle mixte WLTP : 165 – 144

BMW 530i xDrive (États-Unis, non disponible en Europe)* : Consommation de carburant en l/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 7,5 – 6,6. Émissions de CO2 en g/km en cycle mixte WLTP : 171 – 151

BMW 540i xDrive (États-Unis, non disponible en Europe)* : Consommation de carburant en l/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 7,7 – 6,8. Émissions de CO2 en g/km en cycle mixte WLTP : 176 – 156

BMW 520d* : Consommation de carburant en l/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 5,6 – 5,1. Émissions de CO2 en g/km en cycle mixte WLTP : 147 – 133

BMW 520d xDrive* : Consommation de carburant en l/100 km en cycle mixte WLTP : 6,0 – 5,5. Émissions de CO2 en g/km en cycle mixte WLTP : 157 – 143

* Tous les chiffres sont des valeurs préliminaires.

Le Groupe BMW

Avec ses quatre marques, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce et BMW Motorrad, BMW Group est le premier fabricant mondial de voitures et de motos haut de gamme et de fourniture de services financiers et de mobilité haut de gamme. Le réseau de production du groupe BMW comprend plus de 30 sites de production dans le monde entier ; l'entreprise dispose d'un réseau de vente mondial dans plus de 140 pays.

En 2022, BMW Group a vendu plus de 2,4 millions de voitures et plus de 202.000 motos à travers le monde. Le bénéfice avant impôts pour l'exercice fiscal 2022 s'est élevé à 16,1 milliards d'euros pour un chiffre d'affaires de 111,2 milliards d'euros. Au 31 décembre 2021, BMW Group employait 118.909 personnes.

Le succès du groupe BMW a toujours été basé sur une réflexion à long terme et une action responsable. L’entreprise a fixé très tôt son cap pour l’avenir et place systématiquement la durabilité et l’efficacité de la gestion des matières premières au cœur de ses orientations stratégiques, de la chaîne d’approvisionnement à la fin de la phase d’utilisation de tous les produits en passant par la production.

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Première mondiale numérique de la nouvelle BMW Série 5 Berline et de la nouvelle BMW i5.

Tue, 23 May 2023 14:00:00 +0200

Munich. On May 24, 14:00 CEST, the BMW Group will present the new BMW 5 Series, including the new BMW i5. The digital world premiere will take place live on BMW Press Streaming on bmwgroup.com and can be streamed here:

After the broadcast the video will remain available on demand.

The BMW Group will also simultaneously be broadcasting the global premiere of the BMW i5 on the social media channels of the BMW Group and the BMW brand. On Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook, anyone interested can follow how Pieter Nota and Frank Weber, among others, present details about the new all-electric business sedan.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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Du cercle polaire arctique aux contreforts des Alpes : La nouvelle BMW i5 se montre impressionnante lors des essais hivernaux sur la glace et la neige.

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:01:00 +0200

Phase d'essai d'un an de tous les systèmes d'entraînement et de contrôle du châssis dans des conditions météorologiques hivernales +++ La technologie BMW eDrive de cinquième génération affiche un haut niveau de maturité +++ Le contrôle unique du couple optimise la traction, le dynamisme et la stabilité de conduite de la toute première BMW Série 5 Berline entièrement électrique. +++ Ci-dessous, le communiqué de presse complet en anglais.

Munich. The first-ever BMW 5 Series with a fully electric drive system has yet to make its global debut, but it has already come through the ultimate endurance test. The new BMW i5 repeatedly demonstrated both the stability of its electric powertrain and its dynamic performance qualities over the course of arduous test drives in wintry conditions. The programme of testing on ice and snow lasted about a year in all, from the initial test runs to the final stages of fine-tuning. During the extensive testing on country roads, motorways and specially prepared test tracks, the development engineers mainly focused their attention on the car’s ability to drive at low temperatures and on surfaces offering little grip.

The innovative powertrain and chassis control systems on board the new BMW i5 do a great deal to optimise its traction, dynamism and driving stability, and nowhere is this more apparent than on a solid blanket of snow, icy mountain roads or frozen lakes. It was only right that the dynamic winter testing of the purely electrically powered sedan recently finished exactly where it began: in the biting cold of the BMW Group’s winter test centre at Arjeplog, northern Sweden.

Endurance test for BMW eDrive technology, operating continuously at extreme sub-zero temperatures.

As part of the production development process, the new BMW i5 first had to prove its mettle back in February 2022, when it completed a road trip from Munich to the BMW test centre at Arjeplog. A prototype model of the all-electric BMW 5 Series fully camouflaged with a special wrap, plastic attachments, grilles and provisional headlights and rear lights set off on a five-day test drive from the foothills of the Bavarian Alps up to Denmark, then on to the edge of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland.

The journey of around 3,000 kilometres (1,850 miles) provided an early opportunity for the motors, power electronics, high-voltage battery and integrated heating and cooling system for the cabin and battery pack to demonstrate their advanced level of readiness on a long-distance journey. Featuring cutting-edge battery cell technology and intelligently controlled thermal management, the fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology – further upgraded for the new BMW i5 – forms the basis for long ranges and short charging times during breaks in the journey, even in extreme sub-zero ambient temperatures.

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The final destination of Arjeplog provided the team of development and test engineers with the ideal venue for their test programme. The snow-covered roads and frozen lakes of northern Sweden, with their vast expanses of ice, create the perfect setting for exploring how the chassis components, steering and braking systems, and driving dynamic and driving stability systems all interact with one another in extreme outdoor conditions. As a result, the groundwork for the authoritative, assured and characteristically sporty handling of the new BMW i5 were already laid in the first test drives in Arjeplog.

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Testing in everyday driving and on wintry roads in the foothills of the Alps.

This was followed by more testing over the course of 2022, both at other
BMW Group test facilities and in everyday driving in and around Munich as well as in the vicinity of BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The task here was to continue refining the car’s chassis technology and acoustic properties under a wide variety of conditions, as well as honing the drive unit’s power delivery, in order to produce a well-resolved driving experience at all times.

Here again, part of the development work was deliberately carried out during the colder months on icy and snowy roads in the Alpine foothills. This last winter, BMW i5 prototypes – now sporting less camouflage and near-production headlights – were regularly sent out for testing to verify the functionality and reliability of their powertrain and chassis control systems in extremely demanding road and weather conditions. The BMW engineers involved in the vehicle project were able to directly inspect the current state of development through testing in the BMW brand’s native Bavaria before it was time to return to endurance testing near the Arctic Circle in February 2023.

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BMW i5 thrills with its unrivalled handling on ice and snow.

The purpose of this second round of testing in Sweden was to fine-tune all powertrain and chassis control systems. Thanks to their low-grip surfaces, the test areas sited on frozen lakes around Arjeplog were particularly well suited for delicately adjusting the drive torque control system in the BMW i5 under precisely reproducible conditions. In the new BMW i5, the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system, the near-actuator wheel slip limitation function and the drive torque control system are interlinked so that they can interact and complement each other flexibly in any driving situation. As a result, the all-electric sedan performs at least as proficiently as any conventionally powered model on ice and snow.

The integrated application of all powertrain and chassis systems underpins the outstanding handling abilities displayed by the BMW i5 in winter testing. The more challenging the conditions, the more impressive were the speed and precision of the control systems in the fully electric version of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. The BMW i5 serves up a harmonious blend of optimum traction when pulling away and supreme driving stability when cornering or braking, which is unique in the competitive environment.

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Trois variantes de BMW xDrive: les nouvelles BMW X1 et BMW iX1 testées dans des conditions hivernales à Sölden

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0100

Munich. When the snow starts falling and the roads get icy, the new BMW X1 and new BMW iX1 are in their element. Their robust character profile and BMW xDrive provide all the necessary tools for the job at hand – and in winter training on the glacier above Sölden, Austria they are showcasing the benefits of fully variable power transfer to all four wheels once again. What is more, the new edition of the compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now available with three variants of intelligent all-wheel drive. Whether it’s joining forces with mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric power in the new BMW iX1, BMW xDrive serves up assured progress and wintry driving pleasure on the snow-packed test routes of Austria’s Ötztal region.

Six model variants of the new SAV with BMW xDrive are now on sale. Four of these are here in Sölden to shine a spotlight on the intelligent all-wheel-drive system in all its variety. The most powerful petrol- and diesel-engined representatives of the new BMW X1 embody the transfer of drive to all four wheels – as required at any time – in its original form. 48V mild hybrid technology provides these models with an extra electric power boost, which optimises efficiency and, most prominently, sharpens power delivery.

In the new BMW X1 xDrive23i (fuel consumption combined: 7.2 – 6.5 l/100 km [39.2 – 43.5 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 163 – 146 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) this produces an overall output of 160 kW/218 hp. The new BMW X1 xDrive23d (fuel consumption combined: 5.4 – 4.8 l/100 km [52.3 – 58.9 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 141 – 125 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) develops 155 kW/211 hp. In both cases, the drive power produced by the combination of combustion engine and electric motor is split between the front and rear wheels via a bevel gear and an electrohydraulically controlled hang-on clutch. Interlinked with DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), this system responds to changes in conditions in a fraction of a second and directs power to where it is needed.

The new BMW X1 xDrive30e (fuel consumption combined: 1.0 – 0.7 l/100 km [282.5 – 403.5 mpg imp]; electric power consumption combined: 20.9 – 18.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 23 – 16 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) is the most powerful of the two plug-in hybrid options for the new BMW X1. Here, a three-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels and an electric motor sending power through the rear wheels develop system output of 240 kW/326 hp. The precisely controlled interplay of combustion engine and electric motor delivers hybrid-specific all-wheel drive. At the winter test in Sölden, this is evident most strikingly in the instantaneous availability of power when pulling away and the cars’ sure-footed traction on snow-covered surfaces.

With one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear, the new BMW iX1 xDrive30 (electric power consumption combined: 18.1 – 16.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) also offers customers a drive concept in which the transfer of power to all four wheels is an inherent element of its design. Together, its duo of electric motors generate maximum output of 230 kW/313 hp, which can be translated into driving pleasure extremely effectively on the snow-covered tracks of the winter testing facility, as elsewhere.

In the electrified drive variants of the SAV, credit for the impressive traction on display goes to a globally unique drive torque control system – an AWD-specific version of near-actuator wheel slip limitation (ARB-X). This allows the power requested by the driver to be distributed even more precisely to optimise not only the traction and directional stability of the new BMW iX1 xDrive30 and new BMW X1 Drive30e, but also their agility and driving performance. When moving off on slippery ground or driving dynamically through corners, for example, the amount of drive sent through the rear wheels is increased as required to prevent the front wheels from spinning and to enhance the car’s agility.

Improving safety and therefore the driving experience on challenging terrain, meanwhile, are driver assistance functions offered for the first time in the segment occupied by the new BMW X1. These include camera feeds sent to the control display when the Hill Descent Control and drive-off assistant systems are in use, helping the driver to navigate tricky mountain routes and negotiate ice- and snow-affected surfaces.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW X1 xDrive23i: fuel consumption combined: 7.2 – 6.5 l/100 km [39.2 – 43.5 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 163 – 146 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ), output: 160 kW/218 hp.

BMW X1 xDrive23d: fuel consumption combined: 5.4 – 4.8 l/100 km [52.3 – 58.9 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 141 – 125 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ), output: 155 kW/211 hp.

BMW X1 xDrive30e: fuel consumption combined: 1.0 – 0.7 l/100 km [282.5 – 403.5 mpg imp]; electric power consumption combined: 20.9 – 18.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 23 – 16 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ), output: 240 kW/326 hp.

BMW iX1 xDrive30: electric power consumption combined: 18.1 – 16.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ), output: 230 kW/313 hp.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Lancement de la production de la BMW iX1* à Ratisbonne : d'ici 2024, une BMW sur trois provenant des usines bavaroises sera électrique.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:40:00 +0100

+++ Des modèles entièrement électriques dans toutes les usines allemandes +++ Courtes distances : la batterie haute tension de la BMW iX1* provient également de Ratisbonne +++ Plus de 3 300 employés travaillent dans la production de composants électriques +++ Ci-dessous, le communiqué de presse en anglais +++

Regensburg. Today’s start of production for the fully-electric BMW iX1* in Regensburg illustrates the pace with which the BMW Group is ramping up electromobility. As announced almost two years ago, all German plants can now produce electric cars. The smallest model among the BMW Sports Activity Vehicles will boost the volume of electric vehicles. Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, already announced the next milestone at the start of production: “We are delivering the goods. By 2024, at least one in three BMWs coming out of our Bavarian plants will be an electric car.” Further proof, then, that the BMW Group is systematically implementing its electrification strategy, relying on speed and short distances. The high-voltage battery in the BMW iX1* also comes from Regensburg.

Bavarian Minister of Transport Christian Bernreiter: “Bavaria is Germany’s number-one state for cars and has a long tradition of building vehicles. However, that success doesn’t just lie in the achievements of the past, but also in research, development and innovation. The BMW iX1* and its high-voltage battery underline that BMW can master the future. That this fully-electric car will come off the production line in Regensburg also represents a strong commitment to Bavaria as a car-building location.”

The start of production for the new BMW iX1* means BMW Group Plant Regensburg is now manufacturing all drive technologies on a single line as part of its flexible production process – for combustion-engine, plug-in hybrid and fully-electric models. According to Carsten Regent, head of BMW Group Plant Regensburg: “The electrification and transformation of the plant gives me optimism for the future. Our aim now – also with the new BMW iX1* – is to continue to impress customers all over the world with cars made in Regensburg.”

BMW iFACTORY: Digital twin of Plant Regensburg

Lean, green, digital: With its BMW iFACTORY, the BMW Group is setting new standards and defining the future of automotive production. This is also evident at the Regensburg location, where the plant is a trailblazer for digitalisation. As part of a recent pilot project, the plant was digitally mapped. The resulting digital twin enables highly efficient planning of future plant structures and production facilities. The plant’s paint shop, for instance, relies on artificial intelligence: Paint surfaces are scanned to ensure flawless quality and then finished using a fully-automated programme customised for each vehicle to deliver a perfect customer experience. Artificial intelligence is also used in vehicle assembly at Plant Regensburg – specifically, AI-supported image recognition methods that assist employees with quality inspections. The AIQX (Artificial Intelligence Quality Next) computer system that is used for this learns to recognise objects such as a person from sample images, making it a useful supplement to conventional, camera-based quality inspections.

Predictive maintenance ensures that technical faults, e.g. in conveyor systems, are detected early, before system downtimes can occur. Installations and machinery are monitored through automated evaluation of process data.

Short distances: high-voltage battery from neighbouring production facility

Avoiding consumption and conserving resources: The BMW iFACTORY is also about ensuring short distances for logistics. “The close link between component and vehicle production is part of our strategy,” says Markus Fallböhmer, head of Battery Production at the BMW Group. The company is moving at a rapid pace, especially considering that the first of five coating lines for battery cells only went on-stream at the Regensburg electric component production facility in April 2021. “We put our new high-voltage battery assembly line into service in October. Now, we are already supplying the neighbouring vehicle plant with high-voltage batteries for the BMW iX1*,” explained Fallböhmer. By the end of the year, over 400 employees will be working in electric component production at the 45,000- square-metre facility in Regensburg.

1.6 billion euros invested in electric components at German sites to date

By the end of 2022, the BMW Group will have invested a total of more than 1.6 billion euros in electric component production at its German locations in Dingolfing, Leipzig and Regensburg. More than 3,300 employees currently work in BMW Group electric component production at those sites.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW iX1 xDrive30: electric power consumption, combined in the WLTP cycle: 18.1 – 16.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; figures in NEDC cycle: –

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

La nouvelle BMW Série 7 – supplément photos

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Photos du International Media Launch à Palm Springs, États-Unis.

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Mesures de mise à jour des modèles BMW à partir de l'automne 2022

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200

Munich. Just a few weeks after the market launch of the new BMW X1, the fully electric model variant of the compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) will also be released onto the road for the first time in November 2022. Together with the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (power consumption combined according to WLTP: 19.0 - 16.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; data according to NEDC: - ), two plug-in hybrid models and two further variants of the new BMW X1 with conventional combustion engine drive are also being launched.

With additional engines and new optional extras, BMW is also increasing the efficiency and attractiveness of numerous other model series for autumn 2022. These include new entry-level motors and engines for the all-electric BMW i4 and the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, an innovation package for the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, as well as innovations in the field of digitalisation for optimising driving pleasure, comfort and safety.

BMW X1 and BMW iX1: Consistent electrification in new diversity.

The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is the brand's first all-wheel drive electric vehicle in the premium compact segment. With this model, the BMW Group is consistently continuing its model offensive in the field of purely electric mobility and making locally emission-free driving pleasure attractive to broad target groups. Two highly integrated e-drive units on the front and rear axles generate a combined output of 230 kW/313 hp, including a temporary boost. The torque generated by the whole system is 494 Nm. The new BMW iX1 xDrive30 accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Its range, determined in the WLTP test cycle, is between 396 and 440 kilometres.

The consistent electrification of the drive portfolio also includes the two plug-in hybrid models BMW X1 xDrive30e (fuel consumption combined: 1.0 - 0.7/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.9 - 14.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 23 - 16 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: and BMW X1 xDrive25e (combined fuel consumption: 1.0 - 0.7/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.8 - 14.6 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 22 - 15 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: -) as well as two new combustion engine variants with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The plug-in hybrid systems each consist of a highly integrated e-drive unit acting on the rear wheels and a 3-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels via the 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch. Fifth-generation lithium-ion high-voltage batteries arranged flat in the vehicle floor with a usable energy content of 14.2 kWh and optimised efficiency through intelligent energy management and adaptive recuperation enable an electric range of 76 to 88 kilometres according to WLTP for the BMW X1 xDrive30e and 77 to 92 kilometres according to WLTP for the BMW X1 xDrive25e.

The drive system of the new BMW X1 xDrive30e generates an output of up to 240 kW/326 hp (jointly delivered by the combustion engine with up to 110 kW/150 hp and the electric drive with up to 130 kW/177 hp). This means that the more powerful of the two plug-in hybrid models sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. With a maximum output of up to 180 kW/245 hp (jointly generated by the combustion engine with up to 100 kW/136 hp and the electric drive with up to 80 kW/109 hp), the plug-in hybrid system of the new BMW X1 xDrive25e takes the car from zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.

Electrification also gives the combustion engines of the new BMW X1 sDrive20i (fuel consumption combined: 6.6 - 5.9 litres/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 149 - 133 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: - ) and the new BMW X1 xDrive20d (combined fuel consumption: 5.4 - 4.8 litres/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 142 - 127 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: - ) a higher level of efficiency and a particularly sporty power delivery. Its 48-volt mild hybrid technology consists of an electric motor integrated into the 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch, which acts as a starter generator and can both relieve and support the combustion engine. In the BMW X1 sDrive20i it is combined with a 3-cylinder petrol engine. This results in a maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp (jointly generated by the combustion engine with up to 115 kW/156 hp and the electric drive with up to 14 kW/19 hp) and a maximum torque of 280 Nm (jointly generated by the combustion engine with up to 240 Nm and the electric drive with up to 55 Nm), taking the car from a standstill to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. A 4-cylinder diesel engine and mild hybrid technology give the BMW X1 xDrive20d a maximum output of 120 kW/163 hp (generated jointly by the combustion engine with up to 110 kW/150 hp and the electric drive with up to 14 kW/19 hp) and a maximum torque of 400 Nm (generated jointly by the combustion engine with up to 360 Nm and the electric drive with up to 55 Nm), enabling it to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds.

BMW i4 eDrive35: New entry-level engine for the all-electric Gran Coupé.

The BMW i4 model family will be joined by another member in November 2022 as well. The BMW i4 eDrive35 (power consumption combined according to WLTP: 18.7 - 15.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; data according to NEDC: - ) is the new entry-level model in the all-electric Gran Coupé range in the premium mid-size segment. The third model variant also features fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. A highly integrated drive unit with 210 kW/286 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm powers the rear axle and enables acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds.

The range of the BMW i4 eDrive35 in the statutory WLTP cycle is up to 483 kilometres. Its high-quality standard equipment includes, among other things, the latest-generation BMW iDrive developed on the basis of BMW Operating System 8, including BMW Curved Display and BMW Live Cockpit Plus including BMW Maps navigation system.

BMW 216i Active Tourer: New entry-level engine for the compact all-rounder.

A new entry-level engine will also enrich the model range of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer in autumn 2022. The new BMW 216i Active Tourer (fuel consumption combined: 6.7 – 6.2 litres/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 152 - 140 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: - ) offers a particularly economical way to experience the driving pleasure and versatility of the compact all-rounder. It is powered by a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that generates a maximum output of 90 kW/122 hp and a maximum torque of 230 Nm. The engine's power is delivered to the front wheels via a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch as standard. The new BMW 216i Active Tourer accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds.

New gear selector for the BMW iX3.

There is a substantial design modification regarding the interior of the BMW iX3 (power consumption combined according to WLTP: 18.9 - 18.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; data according to NEDC: - ). The all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle of the premium mid-size class will be equipped with a redesigned gear selector on the centre console from January 2023. This means that a control element in the new, reduced interior design from BMW is also available in this model selecting gears.

BMW M Laptimer now as a vehicle app - time measurement also for BMW models with BMW Operating System 7.

Performance becomes measurable thanks to the BMW M Laptimer. The function is now available in Europe, the USA and Canada as a vehicle app in many current BMW models and BMW M automobiles. With the BMW M Laptimer, lap times can be recorded while driving on the race track. The total duration and track length of the ride, the number of laps, the time for the fastest lap and the highest speed achieved are displayed. The system recognises the start and finish line of a lap using recurring GPS coordinates. The length of a measured lap can be between one and 37 kilometres.

The BMW M Laptimer is available as a vehicle app in all models equipped with BMW Operating System 7 and the Connected Package Professional option. In the models of the BMW M3/BMW M4 series, the M Laptimer App is part of the optional M Drive Professional equipment. In these models, once the time measurement has been activated, there is a widget in the instrument cluster that shows the current and final lap time. In addition, the BMW Head-Up Display shows both the current lap time and the difference to the fastest lap so far during the course of a recording.

Innovations regarding the Digital Key and Digital Key Plus.

The optional BMW Digital Key and Digital Key Plus can now be shared across platforms between users of iOS and Android devices, including via e-mail or messenger service, for example. Until now, only the Apple iPhone offered the Digital Key Plus, which uses security-optimised ultra-wideband radio technology (UWB) to automatically unlock the BMW iX and the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer when you approach them and lock them when you move away. You can simply keep the device in your pocket. From December 2022, this convenient access method will also be possible with Android devices that are equipped with a corresponding UWB chip and are enabled for Digital Key Plus (initially Google Pixel Pro).

The Digital Key Plus also enables additional functions via the My BMW app using UWB technology near vehicles with production dates from November 2022 (an Apple iPhone with iOS 16 operating system is required). The additional functions are displayed in the My BMW app as soon as you approach the vehicle to within about six 6 metres. These include the comfort open/close functions, known from the long press on open/close with the physical vehicle key, as well as the level control for vehicles with air suspension. In the BMW 7 Series, the optional automatic doors can also be operated via the My BMW app within the UWB range.

Continuous tyre pressure monitoring with notification in the My BMW app, new Digital Art Mode in the BMW 7 Series, BMW iX, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and BMW X1.

The digital tyre diagnosis system, which comes as standard in many current BMW models, will include an additional function from November 2022. The tyre pressure will be continuously monitored in the future. For example, if a loss of pressure is registered in a parked vehicle, the customer receives a notification via the My BMW app. Continuous tyre pressure monitoring is available in the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Coupé, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series models, BMW 7 Series and BMW X7.

In the BMW 7 Series, the BMW iX, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the BMW X1, the driving experience, which can be customised with the help of My Modes, will also be enriched with a unique artistic experience from November 2022. The new Digital Art Mode will be available for the first time. The exclusive digital work "Quantum Garden" by Chinese multimedia artist Cao Fei is shown on the vehicle displays.

New functions for the My BMW app.

With the latest update, the range of functions of the My BMW app has been expanded to provide additional usage options. The app now includes a first-mile function that shows customers the route to their vehicle on their smartphone. In future, they will also be able to search for contacts stored on their smartphone in the My BMW app, call up ratings and pictures for so-called points of interest and pay parking fees at a variety of locations. From autumn 2022, the My BMW app will provide users of models with electrified drive systems with specific information in the event of charging irregularities. In future, all functions specially designed for electric mobility can be found more easily via an entry point in the vehicle menu area.

The new "My Trips" function provides the customer with trip data in the My BMW app. For example, information on the distance travelled, average speed, fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions are listed. Drivers of models with electrified drive systems are also informed about the proportion of the route they have driven electrically.

The user interface for the vehicle menu area has also been updated. If the vehicle's air conditioning is activated using the My BMW app, this can be seen on the picture of the vehicle. Information about customer support can be found in the Profile menu area under "Contact us".

At a glance: The new BMW models for autumn 2022*
BMW iX1	Output (kW/hp):	Power consumption WLTP (kWh/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW iX1 xDrive30	230/313	19.0 - 16.8	0

BMW X1**	Output (kW/hp):	Fuel consumption WLTP (l/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW X1 xDrive25e	180/245	1.0 - 0.7	22 - 15
BMW X1 xDrive30e	240/326	1.0 - 0.7	23 – 16
BMW X1 sDrive20i	125/170	6.6 - 5.9	149 - 133
BMW X1 xDrive20d	120/163	5.4 - 4.8	142 - 127

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer	Output (kW/hp):	Fuel consumption WLTP (l/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW 216i Active Tourer	90/122	6.7 - 6.2	152 - 140

BMW i4	Output (kW/hp):	Power consumption WLTP (kWh/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW i4 eDrive35	210/286	18.7 - 15.8	0

* all new models available from production start in November 2022
** all consumption and emissions figures are provisional. Drive power of the plug-in hybrid models dependent on the state of charge of the high-voltage battery

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW iX1 xDrive30

power consumption combined according to WLTP: 19.0 - 16.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; data according to NEDC: -

BMW X1 xDrive25e

combined fuel consumption: 1.0 - 0.7/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.8 - 14.6 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 22 - 15 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: -

BMW X1 xDrive30e

fuel consumption combined: 1.0 - 0.7/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.9 - 14.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 23 - 16 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: -

BMW X1 sDrive20i

fuel consumption combined: 6.6 - 5.9 litres/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 149 - 133 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: -

BMW X1 xDrive20d

combined fuel consumption: 5.4 - 4.8 litres/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 142 - 127 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: -

BMW 216i Active Tourer

fuel consumption combined: 6.7 – 6.2 litres/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 152 - 140 g/km according to WLTP; data according to NEDC: -

BMW i4 eDrive35

power consumption combined according to WLTP: 18.7 - 15.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; data according to NEDC: -

BMW iX3

power consumption combined according to WLTP: 18.9 - 18.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; data according to NEDC: -

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Plus de performances, production réduite en CO2, coûts nettement inférieurs : BMW Group utilisera des cellules de batterie BMW rondes innovantes dans la NEUE KLASSE à partir de 2025.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0200

Munich. Le BMW Group est convaincu que des cellules de batterie puissantes, innovantes et produites de manière durable seront la clé du succès de l'électromobilité individuelle à l'avenir. L'entreprise s'apprête à lancer une nouvelle ère d'électromobilité à partir de 2025 avec les modèles de sa NEUE KLASSE - en utilisant pour la première fois des cellules de batterie rondes nouvellement développées et optimisées pour la nouvelle architecture.

"La sixième génération de nos cellules lithium-ion nouvellement développées apportera un énorme saut technologique qui augmentera la densité d'énergie de plus de 20 %, améliorera la vitesse de charge jusqu'à 30 % et augmentera l'autonomie jusqu'à 30 %", selon Frank Weber, membre du conseil d'administration de BMW AG responsable du développement. "Nous réduisons également les émissions de CO2 provenant de la production des cellules jusqu'à 60 %. Ce sont des étapes importantes pour la durabilité et les avantages pour les clients."

"Pour répondre à nos besoins à long terme, nous allons construire avec nos partenaires des usines de cellules de batterie, chacune d'une capacité annuelle allant jusqu'à 20 GWh, sur six sites dans des marchés clés pour nous : deux en Chine, deux en Europe et deux aux États-Unis", a ajouté Joachim Post, membre du Conseil de gestion de BMW AG responsable des achats et du réseau de fournisseurs. "Nous avons également conclu un accord avec nos partenaires selon lequel ils utiliseront un pourcentage de matières secondaires pour les matières premières que sont le lithium, le cobalt et le nickel, ainsi que de l'énergie verte pour la production, afin de garantir une fabrication à faible émission de CO2."

Le groupe BMW a déjà attribué des contrats de l'ordre de deux milliards d'euros pour la production des nouvelles cellules de batterie BMW. En s'appuyant sur le vaste savoir-faire interne du Centre de compétence des cellules de batterie de l'entreprise, l'équipe chargée du développement, de la production et des achats a pu réduire considérablement les coûts de la batterie haute tension grâce à la nouvelle cellule de batterie et au nouveau concept d'intégration de la technologie de batterie développés par BMW. Le BMW Group s'est fixé pour objectif de ramener les coûts de fabrication des modèles entièrement électriques au même niveau que ceux des véhicules dotés d'une technologie de pointe à moteur à combustion.

Avancées technologiques : nouveau format de cellule et chimie améliorée de la cellule

La cellule de la batterie est responsable des propriétés essentielles des véhicules électriques que sont l'autonomie, les performances de conduite et le temps de charge. Pour la sixième génération de la technologie BMW eDrive utilisée dans la NEUE KLASSE, l'entreprise a fondamentalement affiné le format et la chimie de la cellule. Avec la nouvelle cellule ronde BMW spécialement conçue pour l'architecture électrique des modèles NEUE KLASSE, il sera possible d'augmenter considérablement l'autonomie du modèle le plus haut de gamme, jusqu'à 30 % (selon WLTP).

Les nouvelles cellules rondes BMW ont un diamètre standard de 46 millimètres et deux hauteurs différentes. Par rapport aux cellules prismatiques de la cinquième génération de cellules de batterie BMW, la teneur en nickel des cellules rondes BMW de la sixième génération est plus élevée du côté de la cathode, tandis que la teneur en cobalt est réduite. Du côté de l'anode, la teneur en silicium sera augmentée. En conséquence, la densité énergétique volumétrique de la cellule s'améliorera de plus de 20 %.

Le système de batterie joue un rôle clé dans la structure de la carrosserie de la NEUE KLASSE. Selon le modèle, il peut être intégré de manière flexible dans l'espace d'installation pour gagner de la place ("pack to open body"). Le niveau du module de cellule est ainsi éliminé.

La batterie, la chaîne cinématique et la technologie de charge de la NEUE KLASSE auront également une tension plus élevée de 800 volts. Cela permettra, entre autres, d'optimiser l'alimentation en énergie des stations de charge haute puissance à courant continu, qui peuvent atteindre une capacité de charge beaucoup plus élevée avec un courant allant jusqu'à 500 ampères - réduisant ainsi jusqu'à 30 % le temps nécessaire pour charger le véhicule de 10 à 80 %.

Usines de cellules de batterie en Chine, en Europe et à l'USMCA - chacune ayant une capacité totale de 20 GWh par an.

Pour fournir les cellules de batterie nécessaires à la NEUE KLASSE, le BMW Group a déjà attribué à CATL et à EVE Energy des contrats de l'ordre de plusieurs milliards d'euros pour la construction d'usines de cellules de batterie. Les deux partenaires construiront deux gigafactories en Chine et en Europe. Chacune des usines de cellules de batteries aura une capacité annuelle totale allant jusqu'à 20 GWh. Il est prévu de construire deux autres usines de cellules de batteries dans la zone de libre-échange nord-américaine,

USMCA, pour laquelle les partenaires n'ont pas encore été désignés.

Les trois régions où les usines de cellules de batteries seront construites bénéficieront également d'un avantage économique grâce à la création de nouvelles chaînes d'approvisionnement, de nouveaux réseaux de sous-traitants et de nouveaux emplois.

Une production à faible émission de CO2 grâce à l'énergie verte et aux matériaux secondaires

Le BMW Group s'attache tout particulièrement à maintenir l'empreinte carbone et la consommation de ressources pour la production à un niveau aussi bas que possible, en commençant par la chaîne d'approvisionnement. Les fabricants de cellules utiliseront du cobalt, du lithium et du nickel comprenant un pourcentage de matières secondaires, c'est-à-dire des matières premières qui ne sont pas nouvellement extraites, mais déjà dans le circuit, pour la production des cellules de batterie. En combinaison avec l'engagement d'utiliser uniquement de l'énergie verte provenant d'énergies renouvelables pour la production des cellules de batterie, le BMW Group réduira l'empreinte carbone de la production de cellules de batterie de jusqu'à 60 %, par rapport à la génération actuelle de cellules de batterie.

La réutilisation des matières premières sera l'un des facteurs de réussite de l'e-mobilité à l'avenir. Les boucles circulaires réduisent le besoin de nouvelles matières premières, diminuent le risque d'enfreindre les normes environnementales et sociales dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement et se traduisent généralement par des émissions de CO2 nettement plus faibles. C'est pourquoi l'objectif à long terme de BMW Group est d'utiliser des cellules de batterie entièrement recyclables. En Chine, l'entreprise crée actuellement un circuit fermé pour la réutilisation des matières premières que sont le nickel, le lithium et le cobalt des batteries haute tension, posant ainsi la pierre angulaire d'un cycle de matériaux révolutionnaire.

Le cobalt et le lithium utilisés comme matières premières pour la nouvelle génération de cellules de batterie BMW proviendront de mines certifiées. Cela signifie que l'entreprise conserve une transparence totale sur les méthodes d'extraction et, de cette façon, peut garantir une exploitation minière responsable. L'approvisionnement des deux matières premières auprès de mines certifiées se fait soit directement par BMW Group, soit par l'intermédiaire du fabricant de cellules de batterie.

Le BMW Group participe activement depuis de nombreuses années à des initiatives visant à développer des normes pour une extraction responsable des matières premières et à promouvoir le respect des normes environnementales et sociales pour l'extraction des matières premières par la certification des mines. De cette manière, l'entreprise se rend également moins dépendante des ressources et des fournisseurs individuels sur le plan technologique, géographique et géopolitique.

Développement des futures cellules de batterie BMW dans des centres de compétences internes

Le BMW Group s'efforce constamment de perfectionner les systèmes de stockage d'énergie. Ainsi, sa technologie de batterie de sixième génération offre pour la première fois la possibilité d'utiliser des cathodes en phosphate de fer lithié (LFP). Cela signifie que les matières premières critiques que sont le cobalt et le nickel peuvent alors être entièrement évitées dans le matériau de la cathode. Parallèlement, le groupe BMW poursuit le développement de batteries entièrement solides (ASSB). L'entreprise souhaite que les batteries haute tension de ce type soient prêtes à être introduites en série d'ici la fin de la décennie. Le BMW Group présentera un véhicule de démonstration avec cette technologie à bord bien avant 2025.

Depuis 2008, BMW Group développe systématiquement son expertise dans le domaine de la technologie des cellules de batterie. Depuis 2019, ce savoir-faire est concentré dans le Centre de compétence des cellules de batterie (BCCC) de BMW Group à Munich. Le BCCC couvre l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur - de la recherche et du développement à la conception des cellules de batterie jusqu'à la fabricabilité.

Pour s'assurer que les innovations dans la technologie des cellules de batterie sont mises en pratique rapidement et efficacement, le BMW Group s'appuie sur un réseau d'environ 300 partenaires, avec une coopération entre des entreprises établies, des start-ups et des collèges, entre autres.

Les connaissances ainsi acquises seront validées au nouveau Centre de compétences en fabrication de cellules (CMCC) de Parsdorf, près de Munich, qui commencera à mettre en service, fin 2022, la production quasi standard d'échantillons pour la future génération de cellules de batterie BMW qui sera utilisée dans la NEUE KLASSE à partir de 2025.

La ligne pilote du centre de compétences permettra d'analyser et de comprendre parfaitement le processus de production des cellules dans des conditions proches des normes. Les futurs fournisseurs pourront ainsi produire des cellules selon leurs spécifications et leur propre savoir-faire, ce qui permettra d'optimiser davantage la production de cellules de batterie en termes de qualité, de rendement et de coûts.

NEUE KLASSE apportera une contribution majeure aux volumes de vente

Avec une gamme de produits en pleine expansion et une forte demande, BMW Group vise à mettre en circulation plus de deux millions de véhicules entièrement électriques d'ici à la fin de 2025.

La NEUE KLASSE entièrement électrique apportera une contribution importante aux volumes de ventes de BMW Group à partir du milieu de la décennie. La NEUE KLASSE a le potentiel d'accélérer encore la pénétration de l'e-mobilité sur le marché : Ainsi, 50 % des ventes mondiales de BMW Group pourraient déjà provenir de véhicules entièrement électriques avant 2030.

La marque MINI disposera d'une gamme de produits exclusivement électriques au début des années 2030, tandis que Rolls-Royce sera également une marque entièrement électrique à partir de 2030. Tous les futurs nouveaux modèles de BMW Motorrad dans le domaine de la mobilité urbaine seront également entièrement électriques.

En cas de questions, veuillez contacter :

BMW Group Corporate Communications

Bernhard Ederer, BMW Group Innovation Communications

Email: Bernhard.Ederer@bmwgroup.com , Tel.: +49 (0) 176 601 28556

Sandra Schillmöller, Communications Purchasing, Supplier Network, Sustainability

Email: Sandra.Schillmoeller@bmwgroup.com , Telephone: +49-89-382-12225

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

BMW Group commence la production interne de piles à combustible pour la BMW iX5 Hydrogen à Munich.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0200

Munich. On 31 August, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Oliver Zipse and Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development, will come together to inaugurate fuel cell system production at the company’s competence centre for hydrogen in Munich. The reason for this occasion is the small series of BMW iX5 Hydrogen cars that will be entering service around the world from the end of this year for test and demonstration purposes. The combination of fuel cell and high-performance battery is set to enrich the company’s portfolio by adding a unique form of drive system for the premium segment. The BMW Group is playing a visionary and pioneering role in this technology with the aim of achieving a more diversified transition to zero-emission mobility.

“As a versatile energy source, hydrogen has a key role to play on the road to climate neutrality. And it will also gain substantially in importance as far as personal mobility is concerned. We think hydrogen-powered vehicles are ideally placed technologically to fit alongside battery-electric vehicles and complete the electric mobility picture,” said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, in Munich on Wednesday. “By commencing small-scale production of fuel cells today, we are demonstrating the technical maturity of this type of drive system and underscoring its potential for the future.”

“Our many years of research and development work have enabled us to get the very most out of hydrogen technology,” added Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development. “We have managed to more than double the fuel cell’s continuous output in the second-generation fuel cell in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, while weight and size have both decreased drastically.”

Thanks to these advances, the BMW Group leads the way in the development of hydrogen technology and considers it to hold great promise for its next generation of vehicles.

Technological expertise and high standards of efficiency in the drive system
The BMW Group will now be manufacturing highly efficient fuel cell systems at its in-house competence centre for hydrogen. This technology is one of the core elements in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen and generates a high continuous output of 125 kW/170 hp. It teams up with an electric motor featuring fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology and a high-performance battery purpose developed for this vehicle to enable its powertrain to deliver 275 kW/374 hp. The development team incorporated the powerful drive system – comprising two hydrogen tanks, the fuel cell and the electric motor – into the existing BMW X5 platform for the small production run. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen already successfully demonstrated its excellent everyday usability, even at very low temperatures, during the final round of winter testing in Sweden at the start of this year.

The impressive testing results of this new small-scale series of cars are rooted in the BMW Group’s extensive experience with the use of hydrogen as a drive technology. Hydrogen-powered combustion engines had already been in use prior to the arrival of the fuel cell system. Efficiency considerations prompted the BMW Group to continue development work in this area from 2015 with the BMW 5 Series GT Hydrogen Cell based on fuel cell technology. Fuel cell technology has since been steadily refined by harnessing the company’s vast know-how in the field of conventional drive technologies and applying the exacting standards of all-round efficiency it expects of all its vehicles.

Production of fuel cell systems in Munich
A chemical reaction takes place in the fuel cell between hydrogen from the tanks and oxygen from the air. Maintaining a steady supply of both elements to the fuel cell’s membrane is of crucial importance for the drive system’s efficiency. In addition to the technological equivalents of features found on combustion engines, such as charge air coolers, air filters, control units and sensors, the BMW Group also developed special hydrogen components for its new fuel cell system. These include the high-speed compressor with turbine and high-voltage coolant pump, for instance.

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells required for manufacturing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen from the Toyota Motor Corporation. The two companies have enjoyed a partnership characterised by trust for many years and have been collaborating on fuel cell drive systems since 2013. Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps. The individual fuel cells are first assembled into a fuel cell stack. The next step involves fitting all the other components to produce a complete fuel cell system.

Stacking of the fuel cells is a fully automated process. Once the individual components have been inspected for any damage, the stack is compressed by machine with a force of five tonnes and placed in a housing. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. For this, molten aluminium is poured into a mould made from compacted sand mixed with resin in a process specially designed for this small-series vehicle. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing.

Final assembly of the fuel cell stacks includes a voltage test along with extensive testing of the chemical reaction within the cells. Finally, all the different components are fitted together in the assembly area to produce the complete system. During this system assembly stage, further components are fitted, such as the compressor, the anode and cathode, the high-voltage coolant pump and the wiring harness.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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Le luxe électrisant: lancement de la production de la nouvelle BMW Série 7 à Dingolfing

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0200

+++ Lancement simultané de la BMW i7* entièrement électrique et de variantes à moteur thermique hautement efficaces +++ Plus de 300 millions d'euros investis sur le site de Basse-Bavière +++ Une BMW sur quatre de Dingolfing est déjà électrifiée +++ Mise en œuvre cohérente de BMW iFACTORY +++ Pilotage de la conduite automatisée dans l'environnement de production +++

Dingolfing. The first series-produced vehicles of the new BMW 7 Series have today rolled off the production lines of BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. In fact, today was a double debut, with the new top-of-the-range BMW manufactured not only with highly efficient combustion engines but also as the fully electric BMW i7. Milan Nedeljković, BMW AG Board Member for Production: “Our new BMW 7 Series is the first luxury sedan in the world to offer customers a choice between three types of drive. Whether fully electric, combustion-powered or, soon, plug-in hybrid, we have the flexible production structures and outstanding integration skills we need to manufacture such a diverse range of drives efficiently.”

Over €300 million invested in Dingolfing vehicle plant

The BMW Group invested over €300 million to ready the Dingolfing vehicle plant for production of the new BMW 7 Series. As it strives consistently to implement the BMW vision of production of the future, its largest European plant is increasingly being transformed into a BMW iFACTORY practising the ‘Lean. Green. Digital.’ approach. For the first time, the BMW Group is piloting automated manoeuvres within the production environment by just-made BMW 7 Series vehicles – and optimising assembly and outbound logistics processes as a result.

BMW i7: The latest milestone on the road to e-mobility in the luxury segment

With production under way, once sales organisations have been provided with the show and demonstration vehicles they need, the new BMW 7 Series will be available to customers worldwide in the autumn of this year. The BMW i7, especially, marks the next step in the BMW Group’s electromobility campaign for the luxury segment, which Dingolfing has come to symbolise. Board Member Milan Nedeljković: “Exactly a year ago, we were here to celebrate the start of production of our BMW iX. Today the BMW i7 is the latest milestone on our journey. Next year will see the launch of the fully electric variant of the BMW 5 Series as we step up the pace of electromobility and electrify our core model series.” By the end of 2022, one in four BMWs leaving Dingolfing is already expected to incorporate an electric drive, rising to approx. 50 percent of the plant’s total output by the middle of this decade, according to current plans.

100 percent exchange flexibility between different types of drive

The new BMW 7 Series is assembled on the same line as the BMW 5 Series, 8 Series and the fully electric BMW iX. “We are 100 percent flexible and able to switch between drive variants for the BMW 7 Series,” explained Christoph Schröder, Plant Director. “This means we can manufacture completely in line with demand for the various drives and use our plant capacity as fully as possible.”

BMW 7 Series benefits from product and process modules of the BMW iX

The new BMW 7 Series builds on various technology modules of the BMW iX – not just for individual features like the onboard network architecture, user interface and driver assistance systems but also in terms of production and validation processes in assembly, for which the BMW iX was the trailblazer. Examples include the redesigned aggregate fitting station, sling loop assembly, test rigs for driver assistance systems and the new finish process, which is now even more efficient throughout, from first ignition to the vehicle dispatch area. The BMW iX is currently one of Dingolfing’s most successful vehicles.

Re-using systems, plus the special two-tone paint process

Converted during production shutdowns, the bodyshop was able to integrate the new BMW 7 Series into the structures previously used to manufacture the model’s predecessor. By adapting and re-using systems in this way, the BMW Group has saved hundreds of millions of euros and a wealth of resources. The floor assemblies of the new BMW 7 Series have distinct geometries and vary in part, depending on the type of drive, yet they can all be manufactured completely flexibly in any combination on one and the same main production line. In addition, automation – in door fitting, for instance – and a reduction in material combinations and the bonding processes required have made processes more efficient. In the paintshop, a special process has been established for the exclusive two-tone paintwork of the new BMW 7 Series, melding techniques from series production with the manual painting skills of the Dingolfing specialists.

Inhouse production of e-drive components

The e-drive components of the BMW i7 – specifically the high-voltage battery and highly integrated electric drive – are also made in Dingolfing. Like those of the BMW iX, BMW i4 and BMW iX3, they are manufactured nearby, in the BMW Group Competence Centre for e-Drive Production.

Recently the Competence Centre launched two new production lines, enabling the facility to produce sufficient e-drives for more than 500,000 electric cars a year. The workforce has also increased, from approx. 600 in early 2020 to over 2,300 today.

“The transformation to a BMW iFACTORY is well under way”

“With their breakthrough technologies, vehicles like the BMW 7 Series are catalysts for change – including in our plants,” emphasised Milan Nedeljković, pointing out that they involve innovations not only in the product but also in production. “Dingolfing’s transformation into a BMW iFACTORY is well under way,” added Christoph Schröder. “We have hundreds of employees working to make our plant more efficient, flexible and sustainable, with effective innovations and digitalisation solutions as the key drivers of progress.”

The Lean. Green. Digital. approach of the BMW iFACTORY is already a reality in the production halls of Plant Dingolfing.

Lean. Flexibility and the widespread rollout of smart logistics solutions

The aspect of Lean is being realised at Plant Dingolfing to a large degree by the flexible layout of production structures. “Our structures give us the exchange flexibility we need to switch between different models and drive types, the volume flexibility to react quickly to radically fluctuating demand, and the order flexibility to accommodate the last-minute changes customers can request up to just a few days before their car is produced. Here in Dingolfing, flexibility is simply a part of our DNA,” said Christoph Schröder.

Another example of how digitalisation supports the efficiency goals of Plant Dingolfing is the comprehensive rollout of smart logistics solutions. Dingolfing is the company pioneer in this regard, operating not only automated forklifts but also autonomous tug trains, automated outdoor logistics solutions and smart transport robots (STRs) that carry parts to the line-side. Made by the BMW Group subsidiary Idealworks, STRs are expected to more than double in number to over 200 by the end of 2022 as series production of the BMW 7 Series ramps up. “Thanks to flexible, automated solutions like this, we have become extremely efficient at managing the complexity and myriad part numbers we work with here at the plant,” said Schröder.

Green. Investing in sustainable production

The Green aspect of the BMW iFACTORY and sustainable production in Plant Dingolfing is realised by a range of measures. These include sourcing 100 percent green energy, re-using several hundred existing production robots in the bodyshop, and reducing the consumption of resources in the paintshop. Here, investments of over €50 million are currently being made in new cathodic dip lines and a dry separation system, which will save significant amounts of water and energy. In addition, the waste heat from the drying furnaces will no longer be used purely as process heat but also to generate electricity.

Other facets of sustainable production include energy-efficient systems, packaging planning, traffic logistics, recycling and water management. On-site transportation, for example, is carried out by electric truck. Also, Dingolfing currently has a recycling quota of more than 90 percent and an even higher re-use quota of more than 99 percent. In 2021, this sent total residual waste tumbling to just 580 grams per car produced. And when it comes to water, Dingolfing currently covers 40 percent of its needs by drawing on its own source, thereby helping to preserve the region’s drinking water supplies as well.

Digital. Automated quality control by cameras with AI

Intelligent digital solutions are used in all areas of production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, but especially in vehicle assembly – be it for virtual training, smart scanners, automated AI-based quality control or automated driving by freshly manufactured vehicles.

When it comes to AI, the BMW Group has proven its pioneering credentials with its AIQX (Artificial Intelligence Quality Next) project, which uses sensors and AI to automate quality processes. Smart camera systems and sensors embedded in the production lines record data for backend evaluation in real-time using algorithms and AI. Feedback is then sent directly to employees on the line, via their smart devices. AIQX can be used to determine variants, verify completeness and detect any anomalies that may have occurred during fitting. It is currently operating in 40 applications in production of the new BMW 7 Series.

The launch of the latest vehicle has also boosted the number of use cases of IPS-i. This digitalisation project uses an IT platform to converge data from a wide range of location systems and generate a digital twin in real-time of the assembly hall. From the use of smart scanners and screwdrivers to RFID-based verification of the allocation of parts to vehicles, the IPS-i platform provides the basis for locating and interconnecting every item – every vehicle, component and tool – involved in the production process. With the new BMW 7 Series, RFID-based component tracing alone has been extended to 45 different part families.

BMW 7 Series pilots automated driving within plant

Production of the new 7 Series also uses a digital innovation with major potential for assembly and outbound logistics in BMW Group plants and distribution centres: automated driving in-plant (‘automatisiertes Fahren im Werk’, AFW). As part of the digitalisation strategy, the AFW project will be piloted in Dingolfing from July and sees newly produced BMW 7 Series drive automatically along a 170-metre route from the first ignition and initial testing area in assembly to the finish area in the plant. The same method will be used to get vehicles from the end of the finish line to the dispatch area.

The AFW project was developed by the BMW Group and the two startups Seoul Robotics and Embotech, who provide the software and technology. Project manager Sascha Andree explained: “Automated driving within the plant is fundamentally different from autonomous driving for customers. It uses a completely different system. So instead of relying on the vehicle’s sensors, it uses an infrastructure outside the car to enable environment recognition and plan the vehicle’s movements.” The route through the logistics areas of the plant is fitted with sensors that use Seoul Robotics software to generate data for vehicle localisation and environment recognition. Further externally based drive-planning software, by Embotech, then steers, brakes, accelerates and parks the driverless vehicles by sending them the relevant commands.

AFW is expected to be piloted until 2023 and will initially be rolled out on other models at Plant Dingolfing as well.

Dingolfing – Home of the BMW 7 Series since 1977

Plant Dingolfing, in Lower Bavaria, has been the home of the flagship BMW 7 Series since 1977 and is now manufacturing the seventh generation. It is the BMW Group’s lead plant for large BMWs and has extensive expertise in production launches as well as decades of experience in the manufacture of premium vehicles for the luxury class. To date, Plant Dingolfing has manufactured a grand total of more than 11 million BMW cars, and a further production milestone is on the schedule this year: the two millionth BMW 7 Series.

BMW Group Plant Dingolfing – Key facts.

Plant Dingolfing is one of the BMW Group’s more than 30 production sites around the world and its largest in Europe. Every day around 1,600 BMW 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series and all-new, fully electric BMW iX vehicles roll off the production lines in car plant 02.40. In 2021, annual output totalled some 245,000 units.

The site currently employs approx. 17,000 people. It is also training about 850 apprentices for 15 professions, making it the largest training organisation in the BMW Group.

Dingolfing manufactures not only cars but also vehicle components, such as pressed parts and chassis and drive systems. Located in component plant 02.20 is the BMW Group’s Centre of Competence for E-Drive Production, which provides BMW vehicle plants around the world with electric motors and high-voltage batteries for plug-in hybrids as well as fully electric models. It is under constant development and currently employs over 2,300 people.

In addition, Dingolfing creates the bodies-in-white of all the Rolls-Royce models. It is also home to what’s known as the Dynamics Centre, a large storage and trans-shipment point and the centrepiece of central aftersales logistics at the BMW Group, supplying BMW and MINI trading organisations with original BMW and MINI parts and accessories.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW i7 xDrive60: Power consumption in kWh/100 km (combined, WLTP): 19,6 - 18,4; Electric range in km (WLTP): 591 – 625

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

La toute nouvelle BMW X1 et la toute première BMW iX1

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0200

Munich. Avec son apparence robuste et sa polyvalence fonctionnelle, la nouvelle BMW X1 incarne une expérience authentique de liberté et d'indépendance au quotidien et sur les longs trajets. Le design progressif et l'ambiance sophistiquée de l'intérieur, ainsi que le choix beaucoup plus large d'équipements de série par rapport au modèle sortant, servent à souligner son caractère premium profondément ancré.

Au lancement en octobre 2022, il y aura initialement un choix de deux moteurs à essence et deux moteurs diesel. Ceux-ci seront associés à une transmission Steptronic à sept rapports avec double embrayage de série, et leur puissance motrice sera transmise à la route via les roues avant ou le système intelligent de transmission intégrale BMW xDrive, selon le modèle. Ce quatuor de départ sera immédiatement suivi par la BMW iX1 xDrive30 entièrement électrique (consommation d'énergie électrique, en cycle mixte WLTP : 18,4 - 17,3 kWh/100 km ; émissions de CO2 : 0 g/km ; chiffres en cycle NEDC : - ; estimations basées sur le stade de développement actuel de la voiture) ainsi que par une paire de modèles hybrides rechargeables et deux autres variantes à motorisation conventionnelle dotées de la technologie hybride légère 48V. La nouvelle BMW X1 sera construite à l'usine de Ratisbonne, où des modèles dotés de moteurs à combustion, de systèmes hybrides rechargeables et d'une propulsion entièrement électrique sortiront pour la première fois d'une même chaîne de montage.

La BMW iX1 apportera l'expérience du plaisir de conduire sans émissions locales à un segment de véhicules qui connaît une croissance mondiale, ce qui la rendra accessible à un très large public cible. Le SAV compact équipé de la toute dernière technologie BMW eDrive donnera donc une impulsion majeure à la montée en puissance accélérée de la mobilité électrique. Les améliorations en matière de durabilité par rapport au modèle précédent peuvent être attribuées en partie non seulement aux mesures d'électrification de grande envergure, mais aussi à l'utilisation accrue d'énergie verte, tant pour la production que dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement, et aux plus grandes quantités de matières premières secondaires et de matériaux naturels utilisés.

Design : traitement moderne des surfaces, présence visuelle accrue et allure robuste dans le style inimitable du modèle BMW X.

Le traitement de surface, les lignes et les détails élégants du design extérieur de la BMW X1 affichent plus clairement que jamais son identité de Sports Activity Vehicle dans sa troisième génération de modèle. Les caractéristiques distinctives du design comprennent les proportions puissantes, les contours presque carrés des passages de roue et le style caractéristique du modèle BMW X pour les parties avant et arrière.

La partie avant verticale de la nouvelle BMW X1 lui confère un sentiment de présence beaucoup plus grand, avec des phares à DEL minces, une grande calandre presque carrée, des lignes en forme de X rayonnant sur les côtés et des bandes chromées accrocheuses dans la prise d'air inférieure servant d'éléments de définition. Les phares adaptatifs à LED avec feux de route matriciels, clignotants pulsés et répartition variable de la lumière sont disponibles en option.

Des surfaces sculptées de manière expressive et une longue ligne de toit sont les éléments distinctifs de la silhouette dynamiquement étirée du nouveau modèle. Vu de l'arrière, la fine vitre du hayon, les lignes horizontales, les feux à LED marquants et les passages de roues évasés produisent le look typique des SAV.

L'aura de robustesse de la nouvelle BMW X1 peut être intensifiée avec beaucoup d'effet grâce aux éléments de design spécifiques du modèle xLine, qui incluent une protection anti-encastrement stylisée. Le modèle M Sport, également proposé en alternative à l'équipement de base, met l'accent sur le plaisir de conduite dynamique avec des caractéristiques telles que ses grandes entrées d'air de refroidissement.

Toutes les variantes du modèle sont équipées de série de jantes en alliage léger de 17 pouces. Des roues en alliage léger de 18 pouces sont montées sur les voitures xLine et M Sport, bien que ces modèles soient également disponibles avec des roues de 19 pouces et - une première pour la BMW X1 - de 20 pouces. Les clients peuvent choisir entre deux teintes unies et dix teintes métallisées pour la peinture extérieure - y compris, pour la première fois, une option de peinture Frozen de BMW Individual.

Intérieur : ambiance progressive, espace polyvalent.

Une position d'assise surélevée et une ambiance premium progressive stylisée sur la BMW iX contribuent à créer une expérience de conduite distinctive à l'intérieur du SAV compact. Les éléments clés de la refonte de l'habitacle sont le tableau de bord élancé, l'écran incurvé BMW, l'accoudoir " flottant " avec panneau de commande intégré et le plateau pour smartphone avec éclairage indirect à l'avant de la console centrale.

Les sièges nouvellement développés sont disponibles en option avec une sellerie en cuir perforé Sensatec et Vernasca. On trouve également sur la liste des options des sièges sport, un réglage électrique des sièges avec fonction mémoire et un soutien lombaire incluant une fonction massage. Des améliorations ont été apportées au confort acoustique et à la protection des occupants. Le concept de sécurité passive intégré comprend désormais un nouvel airbag d'interaction entre les sièges avant.

Le compartiment arrière de la nouvelle BMW X1 comprend trois sièges de taille normale offrant une amélioration notable du confort d'assise. Les dossiers des sièges arrière, divisés en 40 : 20 : 40, peuvent être rabattus ou ajustés à un angle différent pour augmenter la capacité du coffre. Le réglage avant-arrière des sièges arrière, disponible en option sur les modèles à moteur à combustion pure, offre une polyvalence encore plus grande. Le volume du coffre peut être porté de 540 à 1 600 litres maximum. L'attelage de remorque disponible en option sur la nouvelle BMW X1 est désormais commandé électriquement par simple pression sur un bouton.

Climatisation automatique à deux zones, volant en cuir Sport et BMW Maps de série.

Le système de navigation BMW Maps, le volant en cuir Sport, la climatisation automatique intelligente à deux zones et le détecteur de pluie avec allumage automatique des phares sont tous de série sur la nouvelle génération de la BMW X1, tout comme quatre ports USB-C, deux prises de courant 12V et un nombre bien plus important de systèmes d'aide à la conduite par rapport au modèle sortant.

Des packs d'équipements restructurés permettent une individualisation ciblée de la voiture. Le caractère premium peut encore monter d'un cran grâce aux équipements optionnels tels que le pack rétroviseur, l'éclairage d'ambiance, le toit ouvrant panoramique en verre et le système audio Harman Kardon.

BMW iX1 : une nouvelle ère de plaisir de conduire dans le SAV compact commence.

La BMW iX1 xDrive30 est la première voiture électrique à quatre roues motrices introduite par la marque dans le segment des compactes premium. Deux unités d'entraînement hautement intégrées sur les essieux avant et arrière délivrent une puissance combinée de 230 kW/313 ch (en tenant compte de l'effet de suralimentation temporaire), et affichent un couple global de 494 Nm (364 lb-ft). Le système de transmission intégrale électrique assure une traction et une stabilité directionnelle suprêmes dans toutes les situations. La BMW iX1 xDrive30 accomplit le sprint de 0 à 100 km/h (62 mph) en 5,7 secondes.

La technologie BMW eDrive de cinquième génération comprend en outre la technologie de charge hautement efficace de la voiture, y compris le logiciel de charge amélioré que l'on retrouve également sur la BMW i7, et une batterie haute tension placée à plat dans le soubassement du véhicule, dont la haute densité d'énergie confère à la voiture une autonomie de 413 à 438 kilomètres (257 à 272 miles). (Les chiffres relatifs à la puissance, aux performances, à la consommation d'énergie et à l'autonomie de la BMW iX1 xDrive30 sont des valeurs prévisionnelles basées sur le stade actuel de développement de la voiture).

Modèles hybrides rechargeables avec autonomie électrique accrue, moteurs essence et diesel avec technologie mild hybrid 48V.

La technologie BMW eDrive de cinquième génération est également utilisée dans les variantes hybrides rechargeables de la nouvelle BMW X1, ce qui signifie des avancées significatives par rapport à la génération précédente en termes de prouesses sportives, d'efficacité et de capacité de charge. L'autonomie électrique a également été considérablement augmentée.

La nouvelle BMW X1 sera lancée avec un choix de moteurs à combustion conventionnels comprenant deux unités à essence et deux unités diesel de la nouvelle génération modulaire de moteurs Efficient Dynamics de BMW Group. La technologie hybride légère 48V de deuxième génération, avec un moteur électrique intégré à la transmission Steptronic à sept rapports, est présente pour aider à améliorer l'efficacité et la puissance des deux moteurs les plus puissants.

Cela permet au quatre cylindres de la BMW X1 xDrive23i (consommation de carburant combinée : 7,2 - 6,5 l/100 km [39,2 - 43,5 mpg imp] ; émissions de CO2 combinées : 162 - 146 g/km en cycle WLTP ; chiffres en cycle NEDC : - ) pour produire une puissance maximale de 160 kW/218 ch (développée par la combinaison du moteur à combustion pouvant atteindre 150 kW/204 ch et du moteur électrique intégré pouvant atteindre 14 kW/19 ch). Le nouveau BMW X1 sDrive18i (consommation de carburant combinée : 7,0 - 6,3 l/100 km [40,4 - 44,8 mpg imp] ; émissions de CO2 combinées : 158 - 143 g/km en cycle WLTP ; cycle NEDC : - ) animé par un moteur trois cylindres de 100 kW/136 ch.

Un moteur diesel quatre cylindres se combine à la technologie hybride douce dans la nouvelle BMW X1 xDrive23d (consommation de carburant combinée : 5,4 - 4,8 l/ 100 km [52,3 - 58,9 mpg imp] ; émissions de CO2 en cycle WLTP : 142 - 125 g/km ; cycle NEDC : - ) pour délivrer une puissance maximale de 155 kW/211 ch (développée par la combinaison du moteur thermique d'une puissance maximale de 145 kW/197 ch et du moteur électrique intégré d'une puissance maximale de 14 kW/19 ch). Le moteur diesel quatre cylindres de la nouvelle BMW X1 sDrive18d (consommation combinée : 5,5 - 4,9 l/100 km [51,4 - 57,6 mpg imp] ; émissions de CO2 combinées : 145 - 129 g/km en cycle WLTP ; cycle NEDC : - ) développe 110 kW/150 ch.

Un véhicule polyvalent offrant un mélange optimal d'agilité et de confort de conduite.

Quel que soit le système d'entraînement utilisé, tous les nouveaux modèles BMW X1 offrent des caractéristiques de comportement bien définies dans toutes les situations et procurent l'expérience de conduite qui fait la renommée de la marque. La technologie sophistiquée du châssis du véhicule compact polyvalent permet d'obtenir un équilibre parfaitement harmonieux entre le comportement sportif et agile d'une part et le confort sur longue distance d'autre part. Tous les outils nécessaires à cet effet sont fournis par une construction de carrosserie qui réduit le poids tout en augmentant la rigidité, un empattement long, des voies plus larges que le modèle précédent et des améliorations ciblées de l'essieu à jambe de force à ressort à simple articulation à l'avant et de l'essieu arrière à trois bras.

La limitation du patinage des roues, proche de l'actionneur, est montée de série sur la nouvelle BMW X1, ce qui profite à la fois à la traction et à la stabilité directionnelle. Parmi les autres nouveautés, citons le système de freinage intégré et l'amortissement supplémentaire lié au soulèvement de l'essieu avant. La suspension adaptative M, disponible en option, comprend un amortissement sélectif en fonction de la fréquence, une direction sportive et un abaissement de 15 millimètres de la hauteur de caisse.

Grande variété de systèmes pour la conduite et le stationnement automatisés.

Les progrès technologiques réalisés dans la nouvelle BMW X1 par rapport au modèle sortant se manifestent également dans la variété beaucoup plus grande des systèmes automatisés de conduite et de stationnement disponibles à l'utilisation. Parmi les équipements de série, citons le régulateur de vitesse avec fonction de freinage et le système d'alerte en cas de collision frontale, qui est désormais également capable de détecter la circulation en sens inverse lors d'un virage à gauche (dans les pays où les véhicules circulent à droite) et les piétons et cyclistes lors d'un virage à droite. L'assistant de stationnement comprenant la caméra d'aide au recul et l'assistant de recul fait également partie de l'équipement de série.

La liste des équipements optionnels, quant à elle, comprend l'assistant de contrôle de la direction et de la voie, le régulateur de vitesse actif avec fonction Stop&Go, la navigation active, la fonction d'avertissement de sortie et l'affichage tête haute BMW, ainsi que les fonctions Surround View, Remote 3D View, BMW Drive Recorder et Remote Theft Recorder. Les fonctions existantes peuvent être mises à niveau grâce à la fonction de mise à jour logicielle à distance, qui permet également d'ajouter de nouvelles fonctions (la disponibilité dépend du matériel installé dans le véhicule et des conditions du marché).

Standard : BMW Operating System 8 et le nouveau BMW iDrive.

La nouvelle BMW X1 offre également à ses occupants l'expérience multisensorielle BMW iDrive de dernière génération sous la forme du BMW Live Cockpit Plus de série. Basé sur le système d'exploitation BMW 8, il comprend l'écran incurvé BMW avec ses graphiques et sa structure de menu ultramodernes, ainsi que l'assistant personnel intelligent BMW qui a désormais acquis des compétences supplémentaires. Le groupe d'écrans entièrement numériques est formé par l'écran d'information de 10,25 pouces et l'écran de contrôle d'une diagonale d'écran de 10,7 pouces. Le nouveau BMW iDrive est orienté de manière ciblée vers une commande tactile et vocale intuitive. La numérisation à grande échelle de l'intérieur permet de réduire considérablement le nombre de boutons physiques, de commandes et d'interrupteurs nécessaires au fonctionnement.

Les nouveaux My Modes combinent des réglages du véhicule sélectionnables individuellement avec des univers d'expérience correspondants pour l'intérieur. La fonction Augmented View est disponible en option pour le système de navigation BMW Maps basé sur le cloud. Une caméra intérieure permet de prendre des clichés des occupants ou de faire envoyer des images de l'intérieur sur le smartphone du client. En outre, une eSIM personnelle conçue pour la technologie mobile 5G, la clé numérique BMW Plus, la fonctionnalité BMW ID et l'intégration du smartphone à l'aide d'Apple CarPlay® et d'Android Auto™ sont également disponibles sur la nouvelle BMW X1.

Tous les chiffres relatifs aux performances, à la consommation de carburant/électricité et aux émissions sont provisoires.

Toutes les variantes de modèles, les caractéristiques d'équipement, les données techniques et les chiffres relatifs à la consommation de carburant/électricité et aux émissions indiqués se rapportent à l'offre sur le marché allemand. Les dimensions et les mesures se rapportent aux véhicules ayant la configuration de base en Allemagne. Elles peuvent varier en fonction de la taille des roues/pneus et des équipements en option choisis.

ÉMISSIONS ET CONSOMMATION DE CO2.

BMW iX1 xDrive30 : consommation électrique combinée en kWh/100km : - (NEFZ), 18,4 - 17,3 (WLTP)* ; émissions de CO2 : 0 g/km (NEFZ), 0 g/km (WLTP)*, Autonomie électrique (WLTP)* en km : 413 - 438.

* Tous les chiffres sont des valeurs préliminaires.

BMW X1 xDrive30e : Consommation de carburant combinée selon WLTP : 1,1 - 0,8 l/100 km,

Consommation de carburant combinée selon NEDC : - ,

Consommation électrique combinée selon WLTP : 18,2 - 16,4 kWh/100 km,

Consommation électrique combinée selon NEDC : - ,

Émissions de CO2 du carburant combiné selon WLTP : 24 - 17g/km,

Émissions de CO2 du carburant combiné selon NEDC : - ,

BMW X1 xDrive23i : Consommation combinée selon WLTP : 5,3 - 4,8 l/100 km,

Consommation combinée selon NEDC : - ,

Émissions de CO2 selon WLTP : 140 - 125g/km,

Émissions de CO2 combinées selon le NEDC : - ,

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Le Groupe BMW

Avec ses quatre marques, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce et BMW Motorrad, BMW Group est le premier fabricant mondial de voitures et de motos haut de gamme et de fourniture de services financiers et de mobilité haut de gamme. Le réseau de production de BMW Group comprend 31 usines de production et d’assemblage à travers 15 pays ; la société dispose d’un réseau de vente mondial dans plus de 140 pays.

En 2021, BMW Group a vendu plus de 2,5 millions de voitures et plus de 194.000 motos à travers le monde. Le bénéfice avant impôts pour l'exercice fiscal 2021 s'est élevé à 16,1 milliards d'euros pour un chiffre d'affaires de 111,2 milliards d'euros. Au 31 décembre 2021, BMW Group employait 118 909 personnes.

L’entreprise a fixé très tôt son cap pour l’avenir et place systématiquement la durabilité et l’efficacité de la gestion des matières premières au cœur de ses orientations stratégiques, de la chaîne d’approvisionnement à la fin de la phase d’utilisation de tous les produits en passant par la production.

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Jeroen Lissens
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S'attaquer à la glace et à la neige en mode tout électrique: derniers essais hivernaux de la nouvelle BMW iX1.

Tue, 10 May 2022 06:00:00 +0200

Munich. The countdown is on for the third generation of the BMW X1 – and for the first fully electrically powered Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in the premium compact segment. The new BMW iX1 (electric power consumption combined: 18.4 – 17.3 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; electric range: 413 – 438 km [257 – 272 miles] in the WLTP cycle; figures in the NEDC cycle: – ; predicted values based on the car’s current stage of development) has now successfully completed driving dynamics testing at the BMW Group’s winter testing centre in Arjeplog, northern Sweden. On snow-covered roads and specially prepared ice tracks around the town of Arjeplog close to the Arctic Circle, it joined the conventionally powered and plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW X1 in passing integrated application tests for its powertrain and chassis systems. Another fully electric model from the BMW Group has therefore reached the final phase of series development process.

This test of strength and endurance in bitterly cold temperatures and wintery road conditions subjected the electric motors, electric all-wheel-drive technology, high-voltage battery, power electronics and charging technology of the BMW iX1 to a particularly exacting examination. Its fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology uses the latest battery cell technology and intelligently controlled heat management to enable short charging times and a long range, even in extreme sub-zero temperatures. With two electric motors (one at the front axle and one at the rear), whose power delivery is coordinated precisely to optimise traction and dynamic performance, and its extremely fast-acting near-actuator wheel slip limitation tech, the BMW iX1 is perfectly equipped to provide assured progress over any terrain.

At the BMW Group’s winter testing centre in Arjeplog, the powertrain and chassis systems of new models are put through a process of exceptionally detailed fine-tuning. Snow-covered roads and areas of frozen lakes prepared specially for these testing programmes present the BMW Group’s development and testing engineers with the ideal conditions in which to hone the interplay of the motors, electric all-wheel-drive technology and suspension control systems at the longitudinal and lateral dynamic limits. The ice surfaces, in particular, provide the perfect, reproducible conditions in which to explore in detail and optimise how the powertrain and chassis work together. This intensive testing programme lays the foundations for reliably secure, assured driving characteristics – with the sporting edge drivers expect of a BMW – and a well resolved overall vehicle experience.

The BMW iX1 is the brand’s third SAV to feature a purely electric drive system and will be added to the model range immediately after the launch of the new BMW X1, which is scheduled to get underway in autumn 2022. The fully electrically powered model is based on a flexible vehicle architecture and will be produced on the same assembly line as the combustion-engined and plug-in hybrid variants of the compact SAV.

The fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, electric power consumption and operating range figures are determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable. They refer to vehicles in the German market. Where a range is shown, the figures take into account the impact of any optional extras.

All values were calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle. WLTP values are taken as the basis for determining vehicle-related taxes or other duties based (at least inter alia) on CO₂ emissions as well as eligibility for any applicable vehicle-specific subsidies. Further information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures can also be found at www.bmw.de/wltp.

Further information on official fuel consumption figures and specific CO₂emission values of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline: 'Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen' (Guide to the fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained free of charge from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2.

In the event of enquiries please contact:

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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 2021, the BMW Group sold over 2.5 million passenger vehicles and more than 194,000 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.

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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

electric power consumption combined: 18.4 – 17.3 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; electric range: 413 – 438 km [257 – 272 miles] in the WLTP cycle; figures in the NEDC: - ;

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La nouvelle BMW Série 7.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0200

BMW mène le segment du luxe dans une nouvelle ère qui sera façonnée par des innovations dans les domaines de la durabilité et de la numérisation. Avec la nouvelle BMW Série 7, le constructeur de véhicules haut de gamme le plus populaire au monde révolutionne le plaisir de conduire en mettant l’accent sur le confort des trajets longue distance ainsi que l’expérience numérique premium. La BMW i7 est au cœur de cette réinterprétation. La berline de luxe tout électrique, qui s’intègre parfaitement à la gamme de modèles, montre qu’il est possible de conjuguer une expérience de conduite exclusive et une sensation ultime de bien-être à bord avec un engagement indéfectible envers la durabilité.

Le changement de génération au sommet de la gamme de modèles BMW apporte avec lui une nouvelle définition du luxe axée sur l’individu et ses attitudes, besoins et émotions personnels. Outre sa présence, son élégance et sa qualité haut de gamme exclusive, le véhicule présente une approche progressive caractérisée par une amélioration directe de l’expérience utilisateur, la connectivité étendue et la durabilité, faisant office de nouvelle référence. La nouvelle BMW Série 7 répond ainsi aux besoins des clients modernes qui s’estiment prêts à relever les défis de manière responsable – et qui considèrent la mobilité personnelle comme un moyen de vivre des moments uniques au quotidien comme sur la route.

Une force d’innovation et un jalon stratégique pour la marque.

À l’intérieur comme à l’extérieur, la nouvelle BMW Série 7 affiche un style moderne centré sur l’essentiel. Le design avant des BMW de luxe est dominé par les traits typiques de la marque, tout en conservant une distinction claire entre ces modèles et les autres véhicules de la gamme BMW. Des fonctionnalités innovantes telles que le BMW Theatre Screen, l’expérience multisensorielle BMW iDrive avec la dernière itération du système d’exploitation BMW 8, le BMW Curved Display ainsi que l’assistant de stationnement et de manœuvre automatique soulignent le caractère avant-gardiste de la berline de luxe. Outre le confort amélioré et le système d’infodivertissement embarqué unique, l’option Executive Lounge – avec des sièges inclinables optimisés à l’arrière ainsi qu’une sellerie BMW Individual garnie de cuir/cachemire Merino – maximise le bien-être à l’intérieur du véhicule.

Quarante-cinq ans après le lancement de la première BMW Série 7, la septième génération de modèles s’impose aujourd’hui comme le véhicule le plus avancé et le plus innovant sur le segment du luxe. Cette nouvelle édition capture l’imagination avec une cohérence de design inégalée sur le marché. La BMW Série 7 incarne donc une nouvelle fois toute la force d’innovation du groupe BMW.

La première mondiale de la nouvelle BMW Série 7, en avril 2022, et son lancement sur le marché mondial à partir de novembre constituent deux étapes clés de l’offensive actuelle de la marque sur le segment du luxe.

Des motorisations spécifiques au marché et un site de production riche en tradition.

La nouvelle BMW Série 7 vise une clientèle cible particulièrement exigeante sur un marché mondialisé. Cette stratégie se reflète notamment dans la déclinaison de systèmes de propulsion spécifiques aux marchés, y compris des offres exclusives pour la Chine (principale région de vente de l’entreprise) et un modèle diesel pour l’Europe.

La nouvelle génération de berlines de luxe de BMW ouvre une toute nouvelle dimension en matière d’habitabilité. Contrairement à ses prédécesseurs, la nouvelle BMW Série 7 sera disponible dans le monde entier exclusivement en tant que modèle à empattement long, qui maximise l’espace à l’arrière du véhicule. Ses différentes facettes s’illustrent notamment par l’utilisation d’éléments esthétiques distincts ainsi que plusieurs variantes de propulsion. La nouvelle gamme BMW Série 7 comprend également des modèles des marques BMW i et BMW M qui contribuent à mettre en avant ses traits pluriels : élégante, moderne et durable, mais aussi expressive, sportive et dynamique.

Pour la première fois, la nouvelle BMW Série 7 propose un choix de moteurs à combustion, de systèmes hybrides rechargeables et de motorisations entièrement électriques. Cette diversité, qui repose sur une nouvelle architecture de véhicule flexible, exprime une stratégie de modèle mondiale pour la nouvelle édition de la BMW Série 7. Celle-ci permet au groupe BMW de prendre en considération les besoins individuels de ses clients, les facteurs d’infrastructure ainsi que les réglementations légales dans tous les marchés automobiles pertinents aux quatre coins du globe. En Europe, la commercialisation du nouveau véhicule se limitera à la BMW i7. Aux États-Unis, en Chine et dans d’autres régions sélectionnées, deux modèles seront proposés au lancement en plus de la variante tout électrique, chacun équipé d’un moteur essence et d’une technologie hybride légère 48 V.

Des déclinaisons hybrides rechargeables de la nouvelle BMW Série 7 devraient suivre sur de nombreux marchés à partir de début 2023. Elles comprendront entre autres le premier modèle BMW M doté d’un moteur essence six cylindres en ligne et d’un système de propulsion hybride rechargeable. Une variante embarquant un moteur diesel associé à la technologie hybride légère 48 V sera ajoutée à la gamme en Europe juste après le lancement sur le marché. D’autres versions de la BMW i7 tout électrique, dont la future BMW i7 M70 xDrive haut de gamme, seront disponibles ultérieurement.

Comme tous ses prédécesseurs, la nouvelle BMW Série 7 sera construite au sein de l’usine de Dingolfing du groupe BMW. Ce site de production – le plus grand de l’entreprise en Europe – mêlera tradition et avenir. Il constitue en outre le centre d’excellence du groupe BMW pour la production de composants de motorisation électrique. Le système de propulsion électrique hautement intégré et la batterie haute tension de la BMW i7 y seront également fabriqués. Les véhicules équipés de moteurs à combustion, de systèmes hybrides rechargeables et de motorisations entièrement électriques sortiront de la même ligne de production à Dingolfing. Outre la BMW iX tout électrique et la nouvelle BMW Série 7, les modèles BMW Série 8 sport de luxe et BMW Série 5, entre autres, y sont également produits.

Deux modèles BMW M basés sur la nouvelle BMW Série 7.

La nouvelle gamme mondiale BMW Série 7 accueillera deux modèles BMW M équipés de motorisations électriques. La nouvelle BMW M760e xDrive (consommation de carburant, cycle mixte WLTP : 1,2-1,1 l/100 km ; consommation électrique, cycle mixte : 26,9-25,8 kWh/100 km ; émissions de CO2 : 28-25 g/km ; valeurs sur le cycle NEDC : –), qui développe une puissance de 420 kW/571 ch et un couple de 800 Nm (590 lb-pi), fera ses débuts dès le printemps 2023. Son moteur électrique génère un boost temporaire d’une puissance supplémentaire de 30 kW/40 ch lorsqu’une accélération plus poussée est de mise. Un design M spécifique pour l’extérieur et l’intérieur, avec un système double sortie d’échappement à géométrie unique, souligne les caractéristiques de performance du modèle BMW M hybride rechargeable.

La nouvelle BMW i7 M70 xDrive – future version phare – (consommation électrique en cycle mixte WLTP : 26,4-21,2 kWh/100 km ; émissions de CO2 : 0 g/km ; valeurs NEDC : –), disposera d’un système de propulsion entièrement électrique avec deux moteurs – sur les essieux avant et arrière – et sera disponible plus tard en 2023. Sa motorisation délivre une puissance maximale de plus de 600 ch et un couple maximal de plus de 1000 Nm (737 lb-pi). Le modèle BMW le plus puissant jamais homologué pour la route accélère de 0 à 100 km/h en moins de 4,0 secondes (tous les chiffres de puissance, de performance et de consommation d’énergie de la BMW i7 M70 xDrive sont des estimations basées sur le stade de développement actuel de la voiture, y compris le boost temporaire).

BMW iDrive avec système d’exploitation BMW 8, pour une expérience numérique embarquée unique.

Le plaisir de conduire, le confort longue distance et l’expérience utilisateur de la nouvelle BMW Série 7 sont largement façonnés par les dernières innovations numériques. La nouvelle BMW Série 7 offre aux clients la nouvelle expérience multisensorielle BMW iDrive appuyée par la dernière génération du système d’exploitation BMW 8. Avec l’écran BMW Curved Display entièrement numérique, la fonction innovante BMW Interaction Bar et les capacités améliorées du BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant – sans oublier les options My Modes supplémentaires, la dernière version du BMW Head-Up Display et l’affichage Augmented View disponible pour la première fois sur l’écran d’information situé derrière le volant – le dialogue intuitif entre le conducteur et le véhicule atteint un niveau jamais vu.

À l’arrière, les passagers profitent d’une offre de divertissement unique sous la forme du nouveau BMW Theatre Screen : un écran panoramique de 31,3 pouces au format 32:9 avec résolution 8K, fixé au ciel de pavillon, qui transforme la deuxième rangée de sièges en un cinéma privé exclusif sur roues. Pour la première fois, le conducteur et le passager avant peuvent également utiliser le streaming vidéo à la demande sur YouTube depuis l’écran de commande. La nouvelle BMW Série 7 est équipée d’un système d’antenne compatible 5G qui assure la connectivité haut débit.

La spécification BMW Protection Vehicle de la nouvelle BMW Série 7 redéfinit la sécurité.

Un véhicule haute sécurité basé sur la nouvelle BMW Série 7 est en cours de développement et rejoindra la gamme dans le courant de l’année 2023. Avec son concept de protection intégrée, unique sur le segment et entièrement conçu à partir d’une feuille blanche, le modèle blindé répond aux exigences particulières des autorités, des représentants de l’État et des personnalités nécessitant une protection spéciale.

Le développement de la nouvelle BMW Série 7 haute sécurité repose sur un concept de protection innovant développé par le groupe BMW. Celui-ci établit des normes de sécurité d’une rigueur extrême, associées aux niveaux de confort intérieur, de dynamique de conduite et de maniabilité propres à la nouvelle gamme BMW Série 7. L’intégration du développement et de la production au processus de fabrication spécial de l’usine du groupe, à Dingolfing, érigera ce véhicule haute sécurité basé sur la nouvelle BMW Série 7 au rang de nouvelle référence du secteur.

ÉMISSIONS DE CO2 ET CONSOMMATION.

La nouvelle BMW 760i xDrive*.

Consommation en l/100 km (cycle mixte, WLTP) : 11,2 l/100 km

Émissions de CO2 en g/km (cycle mixte, WLTP) : 255

* Tous les chiffres constituent des valeurs préliminaires.

La nouvelle BMW i7 xDrive60*.

Consommation en kWh/100 km (cycle mixte, WLTP) : 19,6-18,4

Autonomie électrique en km (WLTP) : 590-625 ; 310 mls (EPA)

* Tous les chiffres constituent des valeurs préliminaires.

La nouvelle BMW M760e xDrive.

Consommation en l/100 km (cycle mixte, WLTP) : 1,2-1,1 l/100 km

Consommation en kWh/100 km (cycle mixte, WLTP) : 26,9-25,8

Émissions de CO2 en g/km (cycle mixte, WLTP) : 28-25

* Tous les chiffres constituent des valeurs préliminaires.

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Le Groupe BMW

Avec ses quatre marques, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce et BMW Motorrad, BMW Group est le premier fabricant mondial de voitures et de motos haut de gamme et de fourniture de services financiers et de mobilité haut de gamme. Le réseau de production de BMW Group comprend 31 usines de production et d’assemblage à travers 15 pays ; la société dispose d’un réseau de vente mondial dans plus de 140 pays.

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Jeroen Lissens
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E-mail : jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Première mondiale numérique de la nouvelle BMW i7.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:15:00 +0200

Munich. Le 20 avril, à 14h00 CEST, le BMW Group présentera la nouvelle BMW Série 7, y compris la nouvelle BMW i7. La première mondiale numérique sera diffusée en direct par BMW Press Streaming sur bmwgroup.com et peut être visionnée ici https://www.live.bmwgroup.com/de/live-streaming/. Après la diffusion, la vidéo restera disponible à la demande.

Parallèlement, BMW Group diffusera la première mondiale de la BMW i7 sur les canaux de médias sociaux de BMW Group et de la marque BMW. Sur Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube et Facebook, les personnes intéressées pourront suivre Oliver Zipse, président du conseil d'administration de BMW Group, et Adrian van Hooydonk, responsable du design de BMW Group, entre autres, alors qu'ils présenteront les détails de la nouvelle berline de luxe entièrement électrique.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
Tél: +32-3-890-9708
Adresse e-mail: jeroen.lissens@bmw.be

Le plaisir de conduire sans CO2 dans toutes les conditions météorologiques : La BMW iX5 Hydrogen lors des derniers essais près du cercle polaire.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Munich/Arjeplog. La BMW iX5 Hydrogen est actuellement soumise à un programme d'essais exigeant dans des conditions météorologiques extrêmement difficiles. Ces essais font partie des tests hivernaux finaux de la voiture sur les routes publiques et au centre d'essais de BMW Group à Arjeplog, dans le nord de la Suède. Les essais fonctionnels intégrés et la validation du système de pile à combustible, des réservoirs d'hydrogène, de la batterie de puissance maximale et de l'unité centrale de commande du véhicule ont confirmé que cette option supplémentaire de mobilité sans CO2 peut également être considérée comme un plaisir de conduite durable avec des niveaux élevés de confort et des performances illimitées dans des températures extrêmes inférieures à zéro.

Les essais réalisés près du cercle polaire permettent à BMW Group de poursuivre le développement de la BMW iX5 Hydrogen. L'entreprise produira une petite série du modèle plus tard dans l'année et s'engage également à contribuer à l'expansion du réseau de stations-service à hydrogène. "Les essais hivernaux dans des conditions extrêmes montrent clairement que la BMW iX5 Hydrogen peut également fournir des performances complètes à des températures de -20°C et représente donc une alternative viable à un véhicule alimenté par un système de propulsion électrique à batterie", déclare Frank Weber, membre du conseil d'administration de BMW AG, Développement. "Pour que nous puissions proposer à nos clients un système d'entraînement à pile à combustible comme solution de mobilité durable attrayante, il faut également qu'une infrastructure d'hydrogène suffisamment étendue soit mise en place."

BMW iX5 Hydrogen : la dynamique, l'autonomie et la facilité d'utilisation de la marque BMW tout au long de l'année.

Lors de ces essais sur la glace et la neige autour d'Arjeplog, la BMW iX5 Hydrogen démontre à quel point son système de propulsion à pile à combustible à hydrogène est fiable, confortable et puissant pour répondre aux exigences de mobilité de la vie quotidienne. Après avoir effectué des centaines de séances sur des bancs d'essai et des tests approfondis sur la route, la BMW iX5 Hydrogen ajoute un nouveau chapitre à l'histoire de son développement.

Les preuves sont là : ici, dans ce froid extrême, le système d'entraînement à pile à combustible à l'hydrogène présente la même facilité d'utilisation au quotidien qu'un moteur à combustion interne classique. La puissance totale du système est rapidement disponible. Même dans ces conditions glaciales, le système d'entraînement continue à offrir toute sa plage de fonctionnement. Et le remplissage des réservoirs d'hydrogène ne prend que trois à quatre minutes, même au cœur de l'hiver. "Le système d'entraînement à pile à hydrogène combine le meilleur des deux mondes de l'entraînement, indépendamment de la période de l'année et des températures extérieures : il offre la mobilité sans émission locale d'un véhicule électrique et l'utilisation quotidienne sans restriction - y compris les courts arrêts de ravitaillement - que l'on connaît des modèles à moteur à combustion interne", déclare Jürgen Guldner, vice-président de la technologie des piles à hydrogène et des projets de véhicules chez BMW Group.

Le système d'entraînement à bord de la BMW iX5 Hydrogen associe la technologie des piles à combustible à un moteur électrique utilisant la technologie BMW eDrive de cinquième génération. L'hydrogène qu'elle utilise comme source d'énergie est stocké dans deux réservoirs de 700 bars en plastique renforcé de fibres de carbone (CFRP). La pile à combustible transforme l'hydrogène en énergie électrique, générant une puissance de 125 kW/170 ch. En outre, le moteur électrique peut ajouter au mélange l'énergie stockée dans une batterie de puissance. Cette batterie est chargée soit par la récupération d'énergie, soit par la pile à combustible. Ainsi, une puissance de 275 kW/374 ch est disponible lorsque le conducteur décide d'explorer les limites des capacités dynamiques de la voiture. La pile à combustible ne rejette que de la vapeur d'eau. Et sa chaleur résiduelle est exploitée de manière particulièrement efficace pour chauffer l'habitacle de la voiture.

Le système d'entraînement unique répond à toutes les exigences.

Les systèmes d'entraînement, de stockage de l'énergie et de commande ont tous passé le test ultime d'endurance dans les conditions hivernales de la Laponie. De plus, des surfaces glacées et des routes enneigées spécialement préparées offrent les conditions parfaites pour tester l'application intégrée de tous les systèmes de transmission et de châssis. Cela comprend également la direction, les ressorts et les amortisseurs, ainsi que les systèmes de contrôle du châssis et l'interaction entre les freins à friction et la décélération par récupération d'énergie. Là encore, la BMW iX5 Hydrogen sait faire valoir ses atouts, puisqu'elle pèse également moins qu'un modèle électrique à batterie comparable.

La combinaison d'une pile à combustible et d'une batterie de puissance maximale confère à la BMW iX5 Hydrogen un système de propulsion unique au monde. Sa technologie a le potentiel d'ajouter un autre pilier au portefeuille de systèmes d'entraînement de BMW Group pour une mobilité localement sans CO2. BMW i - en tant que marque entièrement axée sur la mobilité ne produisant aucune émission locale - pourrait à l'avenir proposer des véhicules équipés d'un système de propulsion à pile à combustible à hydrogène aux côtés de ses modèles électriques à batterie. Cela lui permettrait notamment de répondre aux besoins de mobilité des clients qui n'ont pas accès à une infrastructure de recharge électrique, qui parcourent fréquemment de longues distances ou qui souhaitent une grande flexibilité.

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Le premier système BMW xDrive entièrement électrique dans la BMW iX et la BMW i4 M50.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Faster, more precise, more efficient: The first fully electric BMW xDrive system in the BMW iX and the BMW i4 M50.

Two engines, four driven wheels and a globally unique drive torque control system ensure optimal traction, driving stability and dynamics in every situation.

Munich. More than 35 years ago, all-wheel drive provided a new form of driving pleasure for the first time in a BMW, and the intelligent distribution of power between the front and rear axles has been known as BMW xDrive for almost two decades. The fascination of four driven wheels now reaches an additional, particularly sustainable dimension. The first fully electric BMW xDrive system can now be experienced on the road. It makes its debut in the BMW iX and the BMW i4 M50 (combined power consumption: 22.5 – 18.0 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km).

Like all BMW iX vehicle types, the fully electric Gran Coupé from BMW M GmbH is powered by an engine on both the front and rear axles. This creates an axle-parallel all-wheel drive without a mechanical connection between the front and rear wheels. The interaction of the two engines is optimised by an innovative and globally unique drive torque control system. The electric BMW xDrive system thus ensures the ideal form of power transmission in every driving situation – combined with a typical BMW driving experience.

Intelligent networking of driving stability control, actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation and drive control.

The fully electric BMW xDrive system makes it possible to transform outstanding drive power, expressed for example in the BMW i4 M50 with a system output of up to 400 kW/544 hp and a maximum torque of 795 Nm, into superior driving dynamics. This requires precise distribution of the drive torque. This is ensured by linking the DSC (driving stability control) system with the all-wheel drive-specific version of the actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation and the Combined Charging Unit (CCU), whose highly integrated range of functions for the first time includes both charging and drive electronics.

The intelligent networking of all systems makes it possible to distribute the drive torque requested by the driver between the two engines in such a way that traction and driving stability, dynamics and efficiency are guaranteed to an optimum extent in the respective driving situation. DSC defines the general conditions under which the electric BMW xDrive system can operate. It permanently analyses the vehicle's wheel speeds, steering angle, driving speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration and yaw rate. Based on these parameters, a speed corridor is determined in which the two drive units may be active to ensure a stable driving condition. The My Mode selected by the driver and whether the DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) is activated are also taken into account. This mode is a special DSC mode in which, in interaction with actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation and other control functions, an even sportier driving style is possible on normal surfaces without interventions, among other things through increased intervention thresholds. In addition, a maximum drive is achieved on loose ground such as snow, sand or gravel.

From the data supplied by DSC and the drive torque requested by the driver, the CCU calculates the ideal distribution between front and rear-wheel drive. The fully electric xDrive system can react noticeably faster and with significantly higher control quality to any change in driving situation than would be possible with a transfer box between the axles familiar from BMW models with combustion engines.

The drive control of the CCU, actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation and the driving stability control system interact flexibly and precisely. If required, the data supplied by DSC about the driving situation can already proactively include an all-wheel drive request. In many driving situations, a change in the distribution of drive torque between the front and rear engines alone can increase driving stability without requiring any further intervention. If one wheel threatens to lose grip with the road surface, actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation with its particularly fast and precise reactions comes into play first. Only in critical situations does DSC also assist with wheel-specific braking interventions.

Optimal traction, perfect directional stability, maximum efficiency.

During driving off and accelerating, the desired drive torque is distributed between both engines by the CCU to provide optimised traction. In addition to the road friction values and the driver's choice, the electric BMW xDrive and actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation also take into account environmental parameters such as wind, uphill or downhill gradients, the vehicle settings of the My Modes and the DTC, as well as the dynamic axle-load distribution, which provides more weight and better power transmission to the rear axle during acceleration. Due to the direct integration of actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation into the drive torque control system of the CCU, long signal paths to the driving stability control system are eliminated, meaning that interventions can be performed at a speed that is up to 10 times higher and in a particularly precise dosage. This ensures unwavering directional stability of the vehicle even during extremely dynamic acceleration manoeuvres.

When the accelerator pedal is pressed moderately, a continuously higher proportion of drive torque is provided by the rear electric drive unit as the speed increases. In phases of constant driving, the drive is finally provided solely by the engine acting on the rear wheels. This creates the traditional BMW driving experience. At the same time, the efficiency of the drive system and, with it, the range of the vehicle is optimised.

Full all-wheel drive functionality is available at all times. For example, even when driving in My Mode Efficient, any spontaneous load demand is immediately met with a significant increase in drive torque on the front axle. When cornering dynamically, on the other hand, the proportion of rear-wheel drive is increased. The front wheels can therefore absorb higher cornering forces due to the reduced drive torque. In this way, the vehicle's driving stability and agility are increased in equal measure. Depending on the driving situation, the fully variable electric BMW xDrive system can implement any form of power transmission: traction-optimised all-wheel drive with variable torque distribution as well as pure front or rear-wheel drive.

Precisely controlled energy recovery optimises driving stability and efficiency.

In coasting and braking phases, both engines can feed energy back into the high-voltage battery by means of a generator function. This makes a significantly higher recuperation performance possible than just one motor. The fully electric BMW xDrive system also makes it possible to control these energy recovery processes in such a way as to ensure maximum driving stability and efficiency at all times. The system is designed so that the more powerful engine on the rear axle also takes on the main role in recovering energy. In curves and in adverse road conditions, on the other hand, a higher proportion of energy recovery performance is provided by the front engine.

Just like the drive torque, the energy recovery torque can also be divided quickly and precisely between the two engines. In addition, the intelligently networked drive torque control system ensures that a stable driving condition is also guaranteed during deceleration processes. The slip control set by DSC helps to prevent unstable driving conditions caused by excessive braking recovery. The transition from deceleration through recovery to the intervention of the hydraulic braking system is not perceptible to the driver. The integrated braking system also contributes to this, providing a constant pedal feel at all times.

The figures for fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, power consumption and range are measured using the methods required according to Regulation (EC) 2007/715 as amended. These figures refer to vehicles on the automotive market in Germany. For span widths, the specifications take into account the effects of any optional equipment.

More information about the official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be obtained from the "Guideline on fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and power consumption of new passenger cars", available free of charge from all outlets, from Deutschen Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.

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