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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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Franziska Liebert, Press Officer MINI
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Andreas Lampka, Head of Communications MINI
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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.

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

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
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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.

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.

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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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 2020 was € 5.222 billion on revenues amounting to € 98.990 billion. As of 31 December 2020, the BMW Group had a workforce of 120,726 employees.

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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

(combined power consumption: 22.5 – 18.0 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km)

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

Mise à jour des modèles BMW à partir du printemps 2022.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:30:00 +0100

Munich. Parallel to the launch of the new BMW 8 Series, the new BMW M8 model family, the BMW iX M60 (power consumption combined: 24.5 – 21.9 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km) and the special edition BMW X2 Goldplay, BMW is increasing the appeal of numerous other models with additional drive variants and equipment features as of spring 2022. From March 2022, new model variants will expand the range for the BMW 2 Series Coupé, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. The Parking Assistant Professional, presented for the first time, is optionally available for all model variants of the BMW iX and allows the vehicle to be manoeuvred via smartphone. The My BMW app also features additional functions that make charging the high-voltage battery in the purely electric and plug-in hybrid BMW models even more convenient.

New driver assistance systems, which are optionally available in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer as well as the BMW X3 and BMW X4 models, provide added comfort. In addition, the range of body finishes, upholstery variants and light-alloy wheels for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, the BMW i4, the BMW iX and the BMW M5 (fuel consumption combined: 11.3 – 11.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 259 – 253 g/km according to WLTP) receives further variants. To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH, particularly striking "BMW Motorsport" emblems are optionally available for BMW M automobiles in conjunction with an M sports package.

Additional engine variant for the new BMW 2 Series Coupé.

Sheer driving pleasure in the BMW 2 Series Coupé can be experienced in a further variant from March 2022. The fourth engine option for the dynamic two-door model is a 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 180 kW/245 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. The new drive unit will feature in the BMW 230i Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 7.2 – 6.5 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 163 – 149 g/km according to WLTP) with classic rear-wheel drive. Power delivery and emissions behaviour have been optimised by an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head and an advanced turbocharging system for the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.

The new engine is combined with an 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission as standard. The range of equipment and functions includes gearshift paddles on the steering wheel and Launch Control, which enables the new BMW 230i Coupé to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Among other things, an M sports differential in the final drive is available as an option for the new model variant.

New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer now also with BMW xDrive, additional body finishes and optimised Driving Assistant Plus.

Versatile functionality, hallmark driving pleasure and distinctive dynamic design characterise the second generation of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, which will also be available with intelligent all-wheel drive from March 2022. The new BMW 223i xDrive Active Tourer (fuel consumption combined: 7.1 – 6.5 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 160 – 148 g/km according to WLTP) is the fifth model variant of the modern all-rounder in the premium compact segment. Its BMW xDrive system transfers the power of a 4-cylinder petrol engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology to all four wheels as required. The drive of the new BMW 223i xDrive Active Tourer delivers 160 kW/218 hp, generated jointly by its combustion engine with up to 150 kW/204 hp and the electric drive with up to 14 kW/19 hp. The electric auxiliary drive contributes to a particularly spontaneous accelerating response. The new model variant sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The new Piedmont Red metallic body finish will also be available from March 2022 for the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. In addition, the range of functions of the optionally available Driving Assistant Plus has been expanded to include Steering and Lane Guidance Assist. At speeds of up to 180 km/h, the system uses corrective steering interventions to help the driver keep the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer in the centre of the lane. The steering assistance also ensures that a suitable distance to lane markings and vehicles on the adjacent lane is maintained when driving through narrow spaces, for example at motorway construction sites. In addition, Driving Assistant Plus includes Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, including automatic Speed Limit Assist. This is based on the Speed Limit Info system with anticipatory display of speed limits and overtaking bans.

Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function now also available for the BMW X3 and BMW X4.

The range of optionally available driver assistance systems will also be extended for the BMW X3 and BMW X4 models as of spring 2022. Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function will be available for the Sports Activity Vehicle and the Sports Activity Coupé in the premium mid-size class from April 2022.

Unlike the already standard cruise control with braking function, it not only keeps the desired speed between 30 and 160 km/h constant, but also the distance to vehicles ahead, which can be selected by the driver in four stages. Distance control is carried out by means of a radar sensor integrated into the front bumper and, if necessary, makes the vehicle decelerate to a standstill. The range of functions also includes automatic restarting after short intermediate stops of up to three seconds. In addition, the system offers the driver the option of adopting speed limits registered by the Systems Speed Limit Info traffic sign recognition system as the new desired speed at the touch of a button.

New BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé with further all-wheel-drive variant.

The model range for the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé will include a further variant as of spring 2022. The BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 7.9 – 7.1 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 180 – 162 g/km according to WLTP) is the third model in the range in which intelligent all-wheel drive delivers particularly superior power transmission. The BMW xDrive system distributes the power generated by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with an output of 180 kW/245 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm to all four wheels as required.

The standard equipment of the new BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupé also includes an 8-speed Steptronic transmission. This combination of engine, transmission and all-wheel drive enables acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds.

New equipment options for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and the BMW i4.

In addition to the new drive variant, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé will also offer numerous additional options for customising the exterior and interior from March 2022. These are also available for the all-electric BMW i4 and include new body finishes and leather trims as well as an M Carbon exterior package.

The BMW Individual special paint finishes Brilliant White metallic and Frozen Dark Grey metallic are new to the range of body colours. In addition, the BMW Individual body finishes Frozen Pure Grey metallic and Frozen Portimao Blue metallic are also available for the respective BMW M automobiles and in conjunction with the M Sport model. The BMW i4 M50 (power consumption combined: 22.5 – 18.0 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km) for which the M Carbon exterior package was exclusively reserved so far, will also be available for all other model variants of the BMW i4 and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé from March 2022, also in conjunction with the M Sport model. It includes surrounds for the air curtains in the front apron, exterior mirror caps, a rear spoiler and diffuser insert trims made of the equally light and striking carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic.

In the interior of the BMW i4 and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, customers can select particularly high-quality features with the extended BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery in the colour variants Black, Ivory White, Tartufo, Fjord Blue/Black and Fiona Red/Black. For an even more exclusive ambience, the BMW Individual full leather Merino interior, available in the same colours, also includes leather upholstery on the instrument panel. In addition, individual interior design preferences can also be fulfilled from March 2022 onwards thanks to special upholstery from the BMW Individual programme.

Parking Assistant Professional premieres in the BMW iX.

The BMW iX underpins its status as a technology flagship with the premiere of a new and unique system for automated parking. Available from March 2022 for all model variants, Parking Assistant Professional enables particularly convenient parking in automated driving mode.

Using GPS and trajectory data defined by steering movements, the system can store various manoeuvres with a route length of up to 200 metres each. When arriving again at the respective starting point, Parking Assistant Professional can then take over the complete driving task including accelerating, braking, steering and changing between forward and reverse gear. The driver can concentrate on monitoring the surroundings during the automated manoeuvre.

The BMW Individual paint finish Oxid Grey metallic and 22-inch M aerodynamic wheels in Bicolour Titanium Bronze with 3D gloss finish are new to the equipment range for all model variants of the BMW iX.

My BMW App with new functions for convenient charging.

The My BMW App is the universal interface for communication between the driver, the vehicle, the BMW brand and the BMW dealer. In spring 2022, its range of functions will be expanded to include digital services from BMW Charging for convenient electric mobility. This makes it even easier for drivers of a BMW model with purely electric or plug-in hybrid drive to find and select public charging stations. The My BMW app shows charging stations and their availability on a map section.

In addition, the My BMW app also makes it easier to use public charging points. Drivers of a BMW iX or a BMW i4 can now start charging the high-voltage battery by scanning a QR code or with just one operating step in the My BMW app.

Individual dynamics: New body finishes for the BMW M5, classic emblems to mark the anniversary of BMW M GmbH.

New and particularly expressive paint finishes will be available for the BMW M5 high-performance sedan as of spring 2022. The exterior of the high-performance model can now also be given an individual look with the body finishes Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect metallic, San Remo Green metallic and Skyscraper Grey metallic as well as with the BMW Individual paint finish Frozen Deep Grey metallic.

A historic logo also makes a comeback in the BMW M GmbH anniversary year. The classic "BMW Motorsport" emblems for the engine compartment lid, tailgate and wheel hub covers are available on request for all of the brand's performance and high-performance sports cars, as well as for BMW models delivered as an M Sport model or with an M sports package. Their design is based on the logo in the colours blue, purple and red, which was first used in 1973 on the racing cars of BMW Motorsport GmbH, which had been established the year before. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, BMW M GmbH is offering its customers the opportunity to express their passion for racing and their sense of tradition with these historic emblems.

At a glance: The new BMW models for spring 2022*
BMW 2 Series Coupé	Output (kW/hp):	Fuel consumption WLTP (l/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW 230i Coupé	180/245	7.2 – 6.5	163 – 149

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer	Output (kW/hp):	Fuel consumption WLTP (l/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW 223i xDrive Active Tourer	160/218	7.1 – 6.5	160 – 148

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé	Output (kW/hp):	Fuel consumption WLTP (l/100 km)	CO₂ emissions WLTP (g/km)
BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupé	180/245	7.9 – 7.1	180 – 162

* all new models available from start of production in March 2022

All the model variants, equipment levels, technical specifications, consumption and emission values described correspond to what is available on the automotive market in Germany.

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 M5
Fuel consumption combined: 11.3 – 11.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 259 – 253 g/km according to WLTP.

BMW 230i Coupé
Fuel consumption combined: 7.2 – 6.5 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 163 – 149 g/km according to WLTP.

BMW 223i xDrive Active Tourer
Fuel consumption combined: 7.1 – 6.5 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 160 – 148 g/km according to WLTP.

BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupé
Fuel consumption combined: 7.9 – 7.1 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 180 – 162 g/km according to WLTP.

BMW i4 M50
Power consumption combined: 22.5 – 18.0 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km.

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

BMW i4 M50, photos et vidéos supplémentaires

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:30:00 +0200

Les photos et les vidéos ci-jointes.

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

La toute première BMW i4

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:01:00 +0200

Le lancement de la BMW i4 place la mobilité électrique au cœur de la marque BMW. Le plaisir de conduire sans émissions locales arrivera pour la première fois au cœur traditionnel du segment des voitures moyennes à partir de novembre 2021. La BMW i4 est une Gran Coupé quatre portes qui combine l’espace et la fonctionnalité caractéristiques de ce concept de véhicule avec les capacités sportives reconnues de BMW et une gamme qui convainc également sur les longs trajets. Le haut niveau de développement de son système d’entraînement et de sa technologie de châssis, son design élégant, ses normes sans compromis en matière de qualité des matériaux et de fabrication et la grande variété d’options de personnalisation disponibles reflètent le caractère haut de gamme et surpassent la concurrence. En outre, la nouvelle génération du système de contrôle et de commande BMW iDrive et les innovations de pointe dans le domaine de la conduite autonome et des systèmes de stationnement renforcent encore la richesse émotionnelle de l’expérience de conduite.

La BMW i4 est le premier modèle 100 % électrique de la marque BMW axé d’emblée sur la dynamique de conduite. Deux modèles seront disponibles dès le lancement, dont la première voiture BMW M dotée d’un système de propulsion sans émissions locales. La BMW i4 M50 (consommation électrique en cycle mixte : 24 – 19 kWh/100 km en cycle d’essai WLTP ; émissions de CO₂ : 0 g/km), le modèle performance de BMW M GmbH utilise un moteur électrique sur l’essieu avant et un autre à l’arrière pour délivrer une puissance de 400 kW/544 ch et un plaisir de conduire intense — avec une autonomie maximale de 510 kilomètres (317 miles) en cycle WLTP. La BMW i4 eDrive40 (consommation électrique en cycle mixte : 20 – 16 kWh/100 km en cycle WLTP, émissions de CO₂ : 0 g/km) associe un moteur électrique de 250 kW/340 ch à une traction arrière classique. Son autonomie maximale suivant le cycle WLTP est de 590 kilomètres (367 miles).

Architecture de véhicule flexible, niveau supérieur de cohérence globale.

Dans la lignée de la deuxième phase de transformation de BMW Group vers la mobilité électrique, le développement de la BMW i4 s’est appuyé sur une architecture de véhicule flexible conçue — dès le départ, pour la première fois — pour un système de propulsion entièrement électrique. Les unités d’entraînement compactes disposent d’un palier élastique dans leur sous-châssis d’essieu respectif. La batterie haute tension extrêmement fine a une hauteur de cellule de seulement 110 millimètres, est positionnée dans le plancher du véhicule et dispose d’une connexion fixe avec un panneau de cisaillement en aluminium et le sous-châssis de l’essieu avant. Un centre de gravité allant jusqu’à 53 millimètres plus bas que celui de la BMW Série 3 Berline, une répartition homogène du poids, une carrosserie rigide en torsion et minimisée par le poids et une aérodynamique optimisée (C_d : 0,24), plus un empattement long et des voies larges, fournissent la recette parfaite pour les capacités sportives familières de BMW et un superbe confort sur de longues distances.

En outre, le concept de véhicule offre une solution très BMW au choc traditionnel entre sportivité et capacités longue distance : la technologie du système d’entraînement efficace et l’architecture légère intelligente permettent une dynamique agréable et une longue autonomie sans avoir besoin de batteries démesurément lourdes et volumineuses.

L’application intégrée de tous les composants du groupe motopropulseur et du châssis contribue également à donner à la BMW i4 un degré de cohérence d’architecture que ses rivales ne peuvent égaler. L’expertise technologique et la longue expérience de BMW Group dans le développement de voitures haut de gamme extrêmement sportives confèrent à la BMW i4 des capacités de conduite dynamiques allant bien au-delà des accélérations en ligne droite typiques d’une puissante voiture électrique. Le résultat est une progression sans effort, même dans des conditions de conduite difficiles, ainsi qu’une maniabilité précisément contrôlable.

Une technologie de châssis spécifique au modèle et une transmission intégrale électrique offrent des sensations dynamiques.

La technologie de châssis standard de la BMW i4 comprend un essieu avant à double articulation et un essieu arrière à cinq bras avec réglage sur mesure, des amortisseurs liés à la portance, une direction Servotronic électromécanique, un système de freinage intégré et une suspension pneumatique arrière. La technologie limitant le patinage des roues à actionneur de proximité optimise la traction et la stabilité directionnelle dans toutes les conditions routières et météorologiques. Ce système extrêmement rapide et précis équipe de série la BMW i4 en traction intégrale électrique pour la première fois.

Cette combinaison confère à la BMW i4 M50 un équilibre dynamique exceptionnel en vitesse de croisière et en accélération latérale intense. Le contrôle du couple moteur des deux moteurs réagit particulièrement rapidement et avec beaucoup plus de précision qu’avec un boîtier de transfert placé entre les essieux. La BMW i4 M50 est également équipée d’une suspension M adaptative avec réglage sur mesure, d’un Variable Sport Steering, de freins M sport et (en option) de jantes M en alliage léger de 20 pouces avec monte de pneus mixte.

Technologie de transmission hautement intégrée et efficace.

La technologie BMW eDrive de cinquième génération de la BMW i4 comprend des unités d’entraînement qui rassemblent le moteur électrique, l’électronique de puissance et la transmission dans un seul boîtier. Cette topologie de système d’entraînement électrique hautement intégrée offre une densité de puissance allant jusqu’à 2,14 kW/kg et un facteur d’efficience exceptionnellement élevé.

Les moteurs fonctionnent selon le principe d’un moteur synchrone à excitation électrique. L’excitation du rotor dans les moteurs de la BMW i4 n’est pas induite par des aimants fixes permanents, mais par l’apport d’énergie électrique contrôlé avec précision. Les caractéristiques de performance des moteurs sont définies par leur couple considérable – disponible dès le démarrage et soutenues sur une plage de régime extrêmement large. La BMW i4 M50 requiert une puissance élevée pendant plus de dix secondes pour déclencher le Sport Boost, qui déploie non seulement la puissance maximale du système d’entraînement, mais aussi un couple maximal de 795 Nm (586 lb-pi). Le modèle BMW M peut ainsi accélérer de 0 à 100 km/h (62 mph) en 3,9 secondes. Le système d’entraînement de la BMW i4 eDrive40 génère un couple maximal de 430 Nm (317 lb-pi), lui permettant d’accomplir un sprint de 0 à 100 km/h (62 mph) en 5,7 secondes.

L’expérience de conduite sportive s’accompagne d’un son de conduite spécifique au modèle offrant un retour authentique aux mouvements de l’accélérateur. La BMW i4 M50 bénéficie ainsi d’une sonorité extrêmement énergique. En outre, l’option BMW IconicSounds Electric permet d’intégrer de nouvelles variantes sonores créées dans le cadre d’une collaboration avec le compositeur de musique de film Hans Zimmer.

Récupération adaptative et ajustable individuellement.

La récupération adaptative donne un coup de pouce supplémentaire à l’efficacité et à l’autonomie de la BMW i4. La gestion intelligente de la conduite permet d’adapter l’intensité du freinage régénératif à la situation routière, détectée par les données du système de navigation et les capteurs utilisés par les systèmes d’aide à la conduite. Par exemple, à l’approche d’une jonction, la puissance de récupération peut être augmentée et l’énergie injectée dans la batterie haute tension tout en exploitant l’effet de décélération. En revanche, sur route, la fonction « Coasting » peut être utilisée, l’i4 roulant en « roue libre », sans puissance motrice, dès que le conducteur relâche l’accélérateur.

En position de conduite D, le menu BMW iDrive permet de sélectionner un réglage de la fonction Brake Energy Regeneration haute, moyenne ou basse pour toutes les situations de conduite. En position de conduite B, un niveau élevé de récupération est activé automatiquement, produisant la sensation caractéristique d’une pédale unique. La puissance maximale de récupération est de 116 kW sur la BMW i4 eDrive40 et de 195 kW sur la BMW i4 M50.

Batterie haute tension avec la dernière technologie de cellules de batterie.

La technologie BMW eDrive de cinquième génération comprend également une batterie haute tension dotée de la dernière technologie de cellules de batterie. La densité d’énergie gravimétrique de la batterie lithium-ion a encore été augmentée d’environ 20 pour cent par rapport à celle de la BMW i3 actuelle. La teneur en énergie brute de la batterie haute tension est de 83,9 kWh (teneur en énergie nette : 80,7 kWh).

La BMW i4 est équipée de série d’un système de chauffage et de refroidissement intégré à l’intérieur, d’une batterie haute tension et d’un système d’entraînement utilisant une fonction de pompe à chaleur particulièrement efficace. La gestion thermique anticipée permet d’optimiser la température de fonctionnement de la batterie haute tension avant un arrêt à une borne de recharge rapide, ouvrant la voie à une recharge rapide et efficace.

La Combined Charging Unit (unité de recharge combinée) de la BMW i4 a été conçue pour permettre une recharge de batterie extrêmement flexible. La recharge en courant continu est possible jusqu’à 200 kW. Par exemple, lors d’un court arrêt à mi-parcours à une borne de recharge haute puissance, l’autonomie de la voiture peut être augmentée de 164 kilomètres/102 miles (BMW i4 eDrive40) et de 140 kilomètres/87 miles (BMW i4 M50) en 10 minutes à partir d’un niveau de recharge de 10 pour cent. Les modèles BMW i4 en Europe sont fournis avec la BMW Charging Card, un chargeur rapide flexible pour une recharge jusqu’à 11 kW et un câble de recharge mode 3. Le système tarifaire spécial proposé par BMW Charging permet aux clients d’acheter de l’énergie à des tarifs très raisonnables à partir de bornes de recharge publiques et haute puissance.

Design : l’expression visuelle de la dynamique, de l’élégance et de la durabilité.

La BMW i4 allie l’élégance sportive habituelle des coupés de la marque au confort d’un modèle à quatre portes et à une fonctionnalité moderne. Les proportions étirées et l’utilisation claire des formes dans la conception de sa carrosserie envoient un message d’exclusivité et de dynamique pour lequel BMW est réputée. Et les accents dans la BMW i Blue pour la grille de la calandre largement obturée, la technologie de batterie au sol de la voiture et les éléments de diffuseur sportifs — qui optimisent l’aérodynamique de la voiture — mettent en évidence leur caractère durable.

Des porte-à-faux courts, des montants fins, des portes aux vitres sans cadre et une ligne de toit qui se fond dans l’arrière du véhicule soulignent une silhouette qui épouse parfaitement le moule de coupé BMW. Les phares fins, disponibles en option avec le BMW Laserlight, et la saisissante calandre BMW avec sa caméra discrètement intégrée, ses capteurs à ultrasons et à radar sont les caractéristiques principales de la face avant. La BMW i4 eDrive40 en M Sport et la BMW i4 M50 utilisent leurs propres caractéristiques distinctives pour souligner leur caractère axé sur les performances. Un pack extérieur M Carbon peut être commandé en option, tandis que des pièces M Performance spécifiques au modèle sont incluses dans la gamme d’accessoires d’origine BMW.

L’intérieur offre un habitacle axé sur le conducteur et une ambiance de luxe haut de gamme, ainsi qu’un espace généreux à usage variable. Le vitrage acoustique, le préchauffage et la pré-climatisation sont de série, tout comme les sièges sport et le volant sport. Le levier de changement de vitesses, le BMW Controller et les touches de fonction sont positionnés sur un panneau de commande de la console centrale qui respire le design moderne. Le grand hayon est équipé de série d’un mécanisme automatique d’ouverture et de fermeture. Capacité du compartiment de chargement de 470 à 1290 litres. Un attelage de remorque rétractable et extensible électriquement est disponible en option et la charge maximale autorisée de la remorque est de 1600 kg.

La BMW i4 offre des options de personnalisation de premier ordre qui accentuent son caractère haut de gamme. Le chauffage et la ventilation des sièges, les variantes de cuir Vernasca et de cuir BMW Individual, les revêtements Sensatec et cuir pour le tableau de bord, le kit M Sport Pro, un toit ouvrant vitré coulissant/inclinable, l’éclairage d’ambiance et le système audio surround Harman Kardon jouent tous leur rôle dans l’amélioration du plaisir de conduire et du confort.

Une première pour une nouvelle génération du système de contrôle et de commande BMW iDrive.

La nouvelle génération du système d’affichage et de commande iDrive installé pour la première fois sur la BMW i4 étend l’interaction entre le conducteur et le véhicule à un dialogue naturel. Il est basé sur le nouveau système d’exploitation BMW 8 et a été conçu en mettant clairement l’accent sur la fonctionnalité du BMW Curved Display et la communication orale avec le BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant largement mis à niveau. Le BMW Curved Display entièrement numérique regroupe un écran d’information de 12,3 pouces et un Control Display de 14,9 pouces derrière une surface vitrée orientée vers le conducteur. L’assistant personnel numérique intelligent a acquis des compétences supplémentaires et utilise un nouveau graphisme pour communiquer avec les occupants du véhicule.

Le système de climatisation automatique à trois zones installé de série sur la BMW i4 utilise la technologie des filtres à nanofibres pour purifier l’air à l’intérieur de la voiture et est désormais commandé via un écran tactile. La température est réglée en activant intelligemment le flux d’air, le chauffage des sièges et du volant. Les Remote Software Upgrade maintiennent le logiciel de la voiture à jour. Le système de navigation basé sur le cloud BMW Maps garantit une planification d’itinéraire rapide et précise qui prend également en compte les arrêts à mi-parcours pour recharger la batterie. La BMW i4 offre également la transmission de données en 5 G.

Grande variété de systèmes d’aide à la conduite.

Quelque 40 fonctions d’assistance sont montées de série ou disponibles en option pour assurer une conduite et un stationnement sûrs et confortables. Les points forts comprennent l’Active Cruise Control avec Speed Limit Assist automatique, la surveillance d’itinéraire, la fonction de détection des feux de circulation (disponible en Allemagne) et le Steering and Lane Control Assistant.

L’alerte de collision avant, le Speed Limit Info, le Lane Departure Warning, le Park Distance Control et la Reversing Assist Camera sont équipés de série. Les options disponibles sont le Park Assist avec assistant à la marche arrière, et Park Assist Plus avec Surround View et Remote 3 D View.

Fabrication flexible à l’usine de BMW Group à Munich, production de véhicules et de cellules de batterie utilisant 100 % d’énergie verte, approvisionnement contrôlé en matières premières.

La BMW i4 est produite dans le cadre d’une installation de fabrication flexible à l’usine de BMW Group à Munich sur une chaîne de montage partagée avec des modèles équipés de moteur à combustion et de systèmes de propulsion hybrides rechargeables. De l’énergie verte à 100 % est utilisée tant pour la production des véhicules que pour la fabrication des cellules de batterie.

BMW Group fournit le cobalt et le lithium nécessaires à ces batteries haute tension à partir de sources contrôlées, puis les livre aux fournisseurs de cellules de batterie. Le principe de conception des moteurs électriques permet d’éviter l’utilisation de métaux de terres rares dans les rotors du système d’entraînement. Une proportion élevée de matières premières secondaires et de matériaux recyclés contribue à réduire les quantités de ressources utilisées dans la production de la BMW i4.

Prix :

Belgique :

BMW i4 eDrive40e : 59.600€ TVAc

BMW M50 : 73.000€ TVAc

Luxembourg :

BMW i4 eDrive40e : 57.650€ TVAc

BMW M50 : 70.600€ TVAc

Tous les chiffres relatifs à la puissance, la capacité de recharge, la performance, la consommation d’énergie, les émissions et l’autonomie sont provisoires.

Les chiffres de consommation électrique et d'autonomie sont déterminés selon le règlement européen (CE) 715/2007 dans sa version applicable et selon la procédure WLTP. Il est fait référence à des véhicules sur le marché allemand. Lorsqu’une autonomie est affichée, les chiffres WLTP tiennent compte de l’impact des options supplémentaires.

Toutes les valeurs ont été calculées sur la base du nouveau cycle d’essai WLTP. Les valeurs WLTP sont prises comme base pour déterminer les taxes ou autres redevances liées aux véhicules basés (au moins entre autres) sur les émissions de CO₂ ainsi que l’éligibilité à toute subvention spécifique applicable aux véhicules. De plus amples informations sur les procédures de mesure WLTP et NEDC sont également disponibles sur www.bmw.de/wltp.

Pour de plus amples informations sur les valeurs officielles de consommation de carburant et d’émissions de CO₂ spécifiques aux voitures particulières neuves, consultez ce guide : « Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO₂-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen » (Guide de la consommation de carburant, des émissions de CO₂ et de la consommation électrique des voitures particulières neuves), disponible gratuitement chez tous les concessionnaires, auprès de Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen et sur https://www.dat.de/co2/.

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Début de la production du groupe motopropulseur électrique pour les BMW iX et BMW i4

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:00:00 +0200

BMW Group poursuit l'extension des capacités de production du centre de compétences de production E-Drive à Dingolfing +++ Des E-drives pour 500 000 véhicules électrifiés par an à partir de 2022 +++ Début de la production de la cinquième génération de batteries haute tension en Allemagne +++ Transformation réussie vers la production E-drive.

BMW Group continues to expand manufacturing capacity at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing
E-drive trains for 500,000 electrified vehicles per year from 2022
Extensive in-house drive train expertise: Start of production for fifth-generation high-voltage batteries in Germany
Successful transformation to e-drive train production

Munich/Dingolfing. Production of fifth-generation high-voltage batteries and battery modules for use in the BMW iX* and BMW i4 is now underway at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing. At the same time, the company is also increasing production capacity for its fifth-generation electric motor, which has been built in Dingolfing for the BMW iX3* since 2020 and will also power the BMW iX* and BMW i4. “We expect at least 50 percent of the vehicles we deliver to our customers worldwide to be electrified by 2030. To achieve this, we are relying on our extensive in-house drive train expertise: We are increasing capacity at existing drive train production locations – like here in Dingolfing – and developing capabilities at others – like recently in Regensburg and Leipzig,” explained Dr Michael Nikolaides, Senior Vice President, Production Engines and E-Drives, BMW Group.

The BMW Group is investing more than 500 million euros in expanding production capacity for e-drives at its Dingolfing location alone between 2020 and 2022. From 2022, it will produce e-drives for more than half a million electrified vehicles. The BMW Group will invest a total of around 790 million euros in expanding capacity for electric powertrain components at its Dingolfing, Leipzig, Regensburg and Steyr locations between 2020 and 2022.

Standard production of the BMW iX* will soon get underway at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, followed by production of the BMW i4 at Plant Munich in the autumn. The highly integrated e-drives and high-voltage batteries for these vehicles will all be manufactured at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing. The BMW Group already began producing battery components at Plants Regensburg and Leipzig in April and May 2021. In line with growing demand for e-drives, BMW Group Plants Landshut and Steyr are also stepping up production of e-drive housings.

Production of fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology

The output and energy content of drive units and high-voltage batteries with fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology can be flexibly scaled. This means they can be optimally adjusted to suit different model variants.

Each vehicle uses up to two highly integrated e-drives, which combine the electric motor, power electronics and transmission in a single housing. Based on the design principle of a current-excited rotor, the fifth-generation e-drive does not require any materials classified as rare-earth metals.

BMW eDrive technology also comprises a high-voltage battery with state-of-the-art battery cell technology. The BMW Group agreed with its suppliers that they will only use renewable green power for producing fifth-generation battery cells. The entire high-voltage battery boasts outstanding qualities in the areas of performance, charging and discharging characteristics, durability and safety. The technically standardised production process for battery modules has been further developed in such a way that different module variants can be produced on the same production line – in line with the growing range of electrified vehicle models and performance levels. The production systems are highly flexible and scalable. Battery modules are produced from supplied prismatic battery cells at the respective BMW Group production location. A modular system developed in-house allows model-specific high-voltage batteries to be manufactured from these modules in a flexible arrangement.

The company has outstanding expertise and experience, both in the field of battery cell technology and in production of model-specific high-voltage batteries. The BMW Group conducts basic research in the fields of cell chemistry and cell design at its own Battery Cell Competence Centre. The BMW Group also produces battery cell prototypes itself. These battery cell prototypes are used in tests to validate the development maturity of battery cells and to demonstrate the effectiveness of the production processes. In addition, the prototype production of the battery cells serves the identification of process potentials as well as the optimization of the production processes. In this way, the BMW Group gains a thorough understanding of the entire battery cell value chain and the decisive competitive advantages its chemical and technical properties offer. This enables battery cells to be manufactured to precise specifications that are geared towards each vehicle’s individual requirements.

Competence Centre for E-Drive Production

Following extensive expansion, the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production now provides a usable area of 125,000 sq. m. This is where the company manufactures electric motors and the components needed for them, as well as high-voltage batteries and battery modules. A paint coating is also applied to the battery cells at this location. The coating increases mechanical robustness and thermal conductivity, thereby improving insulation and cooling of the even more powerful fifth-generation battery cells.

Plant Dingolfing has been manufacturing standard high-voltage batteries and battery modules since 2013, when the BMW Group's first all-electric vehicle, the BMW i3*, went into production. The first production lines for electric motors and high-voltage batteries for plug-in hybrids went on-stream there in 2014. The Competence Centre for E-Drive Production has been steadily growing ever since. The plant has also been producing high-voltage batteries for the fully electric MINI Cooper SE* since 2019 and, since 2020, also the highly integrated fifth-generation e-drive used for the first time in the BMW iX3*. Production of the even more powerful high-voltage batteries for the BMW iX* and BMW i4 is now getting underway. E-drives for future models can also be produced on the flexible production lines.

Qualification for long-term, sustainable jobs

With the BMW Group systematically pursuing progress in electromobility, the demands on employees and their areas of responsibility are also constantly evolving. “We are growing our staff for e-drive production almost exclusively through personnel restructuring. We are actively shaping the transformation process and leveraging our employees’ skills so we can develop long-term sustainable jobs,” explains Nikolaides.

The Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing currently has almost 1,400 employees. By the end of 2021, around 1,900 employees are expected to work in e-drive production in Dingolfing.

Production employees receive further training at the in-house learning centre, which uses innovative vocational training and further education methods to provide employees with intensive preparation for their new tasks. Employees’ knowledge and skills are being expanded specifically to include new electromobility technologies, with a training concept that is constantly updated. The training sessions are held in the classroom, at practice workstations and directly on the production lines. Digital methods and augmented reality play a bigger role here than ever before. Thanks to these methods, the training courses were also able to continue safely during the coronavirus pandemic, in compliance with health and safety measures.

“The learning centre takes a holistic approach that supports employees throughout their professional development and further education, from their first day in production,” reports Dr Sven Jochmann, head of Production E-Drives Dingolfing, Landshut, Regensburg, Leipzig. “As well as trainers and managers, new colleagues are also supported by trained mentors who help them quickly find their way around their new working environment,” adds Jochmann.

Transformation of the Dingolfing location

The Dingolfing location is a prime example of the successful transformation of the BMW Group plants towards e-mobility and digitalisation. E-drive production, including electric motors and high-voltage batteries, is located in an existing, roughly 50-year-old building at the site, rather than using new space. The infrastructure was adapted to the new requirements and expanded accordingly. A modern staff restaurant seats 300 and there is also a new parking deck with space for 800 vehicles. The structural measures are rounded out by a 25,000 sq. m. logistics hall, new office spaces and social rooms close to the production area, as well as an additional plant gate in the south for improved logistics flows.

On the issue of sustainability, the BMW Group takes a holistic approach to reducing CO₂ emissions and minimising resource consumption that covers the entire value chain, including in-house production, the supply chain and use phase. In Dingolfing, as at all BMW Group locations, production uses only green power. In addition, all BMW Group locations have been net carbon neutral since this year, through corresponding offsets and certificates. The company is also using many other levers: from building technology to energy-efficient installations to increased use of renewable energies. Electric trucks will be used for intra-company goods transport at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production from the autumn.

2030: At least 50 percent of global BMW Group sales will be fully electric

The BMW Group continues its massive electromobility ramp-up: The company will offer five fully-electric models by the end of this year: the BMW i3*, the MINI Cooper SE* and the BMW iX3*, as well as the two main innovation flagships, the BMW iX* and BMW i4.

Between now and 2025, the BMW Group will increase its sales of fully-electric models by an average of well over 50 percent per year – more than ten times the number of units sold in 2020. Based on its current market forecast, the company also expects at least 50 percent of its global sales to come from fully-electric vehicles in 2030. In total, over the next ten years or so, the BMW Group will be releasing about ten million fully-electric vehicles onto the roads.

Global e-drive production network with a focus in Germany

The high-voltage batteries and battery components needed for all BMW and MINI electrified vehicles come from the company’s own battery factories in Dingolfing, Leipzig and Regensburg in Germany, as well as from Spartanburg (USA) and Shenyang (China). The BMW Group has also localised production of high-voltage batteries in Thailand, at its Rayong plant, and is working with the Dräxlmaier Group for this. Munich is home to the e-drive pilot plant and the Battery Cell Competence Centre, where the BMW Group is conducting a full analysis of battery cell value creation processes and advancing technology for its production processes.

The company produces electric motors at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing and at BMW Group Plant Landshut. BMW Group Plant Steyr builds the housing for the highly integrated fifth-generation e-drive.

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Aperçu de la toute première BMW i4 entièrement électrique.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:45:00 +0100

La nouvelle BMW i4 a été dévoilée aujourd’hui à la conférence annuelle du BMW Group à Munich. La BMW i4 est un Gran Coupé quatre portes entièrement électrique qui sera commercialisé en 2021.

Munich. La nouvelle BMW i4 a été dévoilée aujourd'hui lors de la conférence annuelle du groupe BMW. "Avec son allure sportive, la meilleure dynamique de conduite de sa catégorie et le plaisir de conduire sans émissions, la BMW i4 est une vraie BMW. Elle fait désormais battre le cœur de la marque BMW en mode entièrement électrique", a déclaré Pieter Nota, membre du directoire de BMW AG chargé des clients, des marques et des ventes.

La BMW i4 est un Gran Coupé quatre portes entièrement électrique et sera lancée dans le courant de l'année 2021, y compris un modèle BMW M Performance. Son équilibre raffiné entre la sportivité, le confort et les performances durables typiques de BMW est unique dans son segment.

La ligne de modèles BMW i4 sera disponible en plusieurs versions avec une autonomie allant jusqu'à 590 km (WLTP) et jusqu'à 300 miles (EPA). Avec une puissance allant jusqu'à 390 kW / 530 CV, la BMW i4 accélère de zéro à 100 km/h en 4 secondes environ.

Les premières photos, croquis, images et vidéos se trouvent dans l'annexe de cette information aux médias.

Tous les détails sur la BMW i4 seront annoncés dans les semaines à venir.

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À propos du groupe BMW

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En 2020, BMW Group a vendu plus de 2,3 millions de véhicules de tourisme et plus de 169 000 motos dans le monde. Le bénéfice avant impôt de l'exercice 2020 s'est élevé à 5,222 milliards d'euros pour un chiffre d'affaires s'élevant à 98,990 milliards d'euros. Au 31 décembre 2020, le groupe BMW comptait un effectif de 120 726 salariés.

Le succès de BMW Group a toujours été fondé sur une réflexion à long terme et une action responsable. L'entreprise a posé très tôt les jalons de 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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La BMW i4 entièrement électrique en phase finale des tests de conduite dynamique

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0100

La BMW i4 entièrement électrique atteint un équilibre optimal entre la dynamique, le confort de conduite et la sportivité qui caractérise BMW. L'expertise de développement intégrée de BMW pour une conduite précise, une dynamique de virage fascinante, un confort équilibré et un travail remarquable. Le premier Gran Coupé quatre portes purement électrique enrichit la mobilité locale sans émissions d'un pur plaisir de conduire. Il sera produit dans le courant de l'année.

Munich. When an ideal balance is called for between dynamics and ride comfort, the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series models consistently set the benchmark within their segments in the premium market. In terms of electrically powered vehicles, the new BMW i4 is set to take on this role very soon. The first purely electrically powered 4-door Gran Coupé enriches locally emission-free mobility with sheer driving pleasure.

“For the first time, we’ve developed a BMW with sporty DNA for purely electric driving entirely from scratch,” explains project manager David Alfredo Ferrufino Camacho. “The BMW i4 offers everything BMW stands for – and it’s fully electric, too.”

A few months prior to its world premiere, the BMW i4 is currently completing the final phase of driving dynamics testing. The focus here is on the integrated application of all drive and suspension components, ensuring that the spontaneous power delivery of the electric motor is combined with precisely controllable handling in every situation, fascinating cornering dynamics, optimised traction in all weather and road conditions and perfectly balanced ride comfort. For the purpose of this fine-tuning process, the BMW Group applies its technological expertise in the areas of drive and suspension drawn from decades of experience. This gives the new BMW i4 a mature premium character and makes for a driving experience that is unique within the competitive environment.

Excitingly calm: sprinting with the BMW i4.

With a maximum output of up to 390 kW/530 hp, the electric powertrain in the BMW i4 enables impressive acceleration manoeuvres: it reaches the 100 km/h mark in just four seconds from standstill. But even more impressive than its pure sprint capacity is the driving response it conveys. A model-specific damper technology reduces the dipping movements of the body at the moment of set-off, while the actuator-related wheel slip limitation (ARB) developed by BMW with its extremely fast and precise control guarantees optimum traction and perfect straight-line stability at all times – even on slippery road surfaces. This makes the catapult-like sprint in the new BMW i4 an experience that is both exciting and carefree, because it is not affected by drive slip or course corrections.

However, fascinating acceleration is only one aspect of the superior performance characteristics that define the BMW i4. Other distinguishing features include its spontaneous reactions to every movement – not just of the accelerator pedal but also of the steering and the brake pedal. The prerequisites for this high level of agility and precision are anchored in the underlying vehicle concept of the BMW i4. This includes the car's long wheelbase, wide track widths, model-specific camber values, large wheels, as well as the high torsional rigidity and the vehicle’s low centre of gravity and weight balance.

Effortless precision: taking the bend on the ideal line.

All these parameters were taken into account in detail in the integrated application of the drive and suspension components so as to ensure hallmark BMW sporty flair in every situation on the road. The design and tuning of the suspension and damping systems consistently ensure optimum road contact. At the same time, the virtually silent drive in combination with the sophisticated suspension technology gives the impression of an effortlessly floating vehicle even at higher speeds, entirely unaffected by bumps in the road or difficult traction conditions.

“The BMW i4 conveys the feeling of being light and agile yet also solid and authoritative,” says project manager David Alfredo Ferrufino Camacho. “With its superior directional reliability and high level of cornering stability, it seems to literally attach itself to the road. All electric vehicles are capable of fast straight-line acceleration. But that’s not enough for us at BMW.”

The BMW i4 is also effortlessly controllable – even in highly dynamic driving situations. In addition to its neutral self-steering behaviour and its powerful, precisely controllable brakes, the steering in the BMW i4 is a major contributing factor here: it responds directly and with a high degree of accuracy, offering the driver precise feedback at all times while remaining entirely independent of drive forces, even during intensive acceleration or deceleration. Lane changes at high speeds are mastered with ease, while relaxed driving over long distances is ensured by the speed-related Servotronic power steering and the fact that the vehicle is largely insusceptible to any disruption caused by road bumps.

Typical BMW: the unique balance between sporty flair and ride comfort.

The distinctive driving dynamics of the BMW i4 derive partly from the fact that its performance characteristics are not achieved at the expense of driving comfort. The purely electrically powered Gran Coupé is characterised by unrestricted suitability for day-to-day use. Fitted with a high-voltage storage system featuring the latest battery cell technology that enables a range of up to 600 kilometres (WLTP), the chassis technology of the BMW i4 is designed for long-distance comfort, too. It is based on the high-quality damper technology, supplemented with model-specific components and separately tuned. This effectively reduces body vibrations due to road unevenness and on bends. The model-specific fine-tuning of the suspension and damping contributes significantly to the harmonious driving characteristics of the BMW i4.

At the same time as the final calibration runs are being held, preparations are underway for the production start-up at BMW Group Plant Munich. [Link to separate press release: https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en’s-home-plant-ready-for-bmw-i4]
Here, every single production step is currently undergoing validation before the BMW i4 receives its final stamp of approval for characteristic BMW delivery quality.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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Suivez en direct la conférence de presse de la Première mondiale virtuelle du BMW Concept i4 via www.live.bmwgroup.com/en.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:51:00 +0100

En raison de la situation mondiale actuelle, le Salon International de l’Automobile de Genève 2020 a été annulé. Bien que nous comprenons certainement cette décision, nous regrettons l’annulation de celui-ci.

Néanmoins, le groupe BMW a décidé de maintenir le programme tel que prévu à Genève.

C’est pourquoi, la révélation mondiale du BMW Concept i4 se fera lors d’une conférence de presse numérique diffusée en direct depuis Munich et présentée par Olivier Zipse à l’heure telle que prévue (mardi 3 mars 2020, 8.15 a.m CET).

Vous pouvez suivre la Première mondiale en direct via le lien suivant : www.live.bmwgroup.com/en.

La conférence de presse numérique peut également être perçue par satellite :

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Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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L’électromobilité dans des conditions extrêmes : Les BMW iX3, BMW i4 et BMW iNEXT sont testées à froid dans le cercle polaire arctique.

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 09:05:12 +0100

Les prototypes des prochains modèles BMW i 100 % électrique font actuellement l’objet de tests complets au centre d’essais hivernaux à Arjeplog : un programme de développement intense en vue de leur commercialisation en 2020 et 2021.

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Munich. BMW i is preparing to launch the next generation of solely electrically powered models. Three of the brand’s electric models are currently going through a key phase of their series development process at the BMW Group’s winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. Together with the BMW iX3 already due to go on sale next year, the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT, being brought to market in 2021, are also completing an intensive test programme. Within the framework of comprehensive vehicle testing, their drive and suspension components are being put to the test under extreme weather and road conditions. The testing area situated at the edge of the Arctic Circle provides the ideal requirements for this purpose. On the icy surfaces of frozen lakes, on snow and in the bitter cold, the electric motors, the high-voltage batteries and the power electronics of BMW eDrive technology as well as the suspension control systems are demonstrating their high level of performance and reliability.

The latest chapter of the BMW Group electrification strategy will be heralded by a Sports Activity Vehicle. Starting next year, the BMW iX3 will already feature the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology for the first time. An exceptionally powerful electric motor and a high-voltage storage unit featuring state-of-the-art battery cell technology facilitate purely electric driving pleasure in a new dimension. With a range of over 400 kilometres* and the possibility to use DC charging stations with a capacity of 150 kW to charge its battery, the first all-electric SAV is ideally suitable for day-to-day use and long-distance travel. The BMW iX3 will be the first model produced for the entire global market by the BMW Brilliance Automotive Joint Venture at the Chinese production location in Shenyang.

The BMW i4 delivers locally emission-free driving pleasure combined with outstanding sportiness. The four-door coupe positioned in the premium midrange segment combines a dynamic design with inspiring performance and a high level of ride comfort. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology featured by the BMW i4 facilitates a range of over 600 kilometres*. Moreover, the electric motor’s spontaneous power development can be utilised above all to achieve a dynamic driving experience. The BMW i4 sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in a mere 4 seconds and reaches a top speed of over 200 km/h. The BMW i4 will be produced at the BMW Munich plant starting 2021.

With the proportions and dimensions of a luxury Sports Activity Vehicle, a fifth-generation electric drive unit and systems for highly automated driving, the BMW iNEXT embodies the future of driving pleasure in a particularly comprehensive way. As the BMW Group’s future modular construction system, it combines the latest innovations in the areas of design, automated driving, connectivity, electrification and services (D+ACES) defined by the NUMBER ONE > NEXT corporate strategy. BMW eDrive ensures a range exceeding 600 kilometres*. Furthermore, the car is equipped with the latest connectivity features and designed for Level 3 automated driving. The BMW Group’s new technology flagship will be produced at the BMW Dingolfing plant as from 2021.

Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens
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