Op vrijdag 5 september om 11:00 uur ’s ochtends vindt de wereldpremiere van de geheel nieuwe BMW iX3 plaats. Deze is HIER te volgen via een livestream.

Bijzonder exclusief, want de publieke onthulling is komende maandag tijdens de IAA Mobility 2025 in zijn thuisstad in München.

De nieuwe BMW iX3 toont de enorme technologische vooruitgang die BMW op vele gebieden heeft geboekt: elektrische mobiliteit, display en bediening, digitalisering, connectiviteit, design, duurzaamheid en technologische openheid. Alle toekomstige BMW modellen zullen profiteren van de innovaties in de Neue Klasse, ongeacht het type aandrijflijn.

De livestream is ook terug te kijken op een later moment.

München. Tijdens de IAA Mobility in München van 9 tot 14 september transformeert MINI de stad in zijn eigen podium op twee bekende locaties: een indrukwekkend Open Space op Max-Joseph-Platz en een centrale merkpresentatie in het MINI Paviljoen op Lenbachplatz, waar het merk DNA van MINI wordt gepresenteerd op 's werelds grootste mobiliteitsevenement. Het hoogtepunt is de wereldpremière van twee exclusieve JCW showcars, gecreëerd als onderdeel van een spannende samenwerking.

MINI Paviljoen: MINI onthult exclusieve JCW showcars.
MINI zijn raceachtergrond is niet alleen zichtbaar door het recente succes bij de 24-uurs race op de Nürburgring: motorsport maakt vanaf het begin deel uit van de essentie van het merk. Als onderdeel van de IAA vieren twee unieke
MINI John Cooper Works showcars hun wereldpremière, het resultaat van een inspirerende samenwerking. Gedurende de IAA staan de modellen centraal in een spectaculaire presentatie in het MINI Paviljoen. De showcars, die de onmiskenbare race-enthousiasme van het merk combineren met de geest van een wereldberoemd lifestylemerk, zijn te bewonderen op Lenbachplatz. Hiervoor wordt het MINI Paviljoen uitgebreid verbouwd en volledig gewijd aan het John Cooper Works merk.

MINI Paviljoen: Lenbachplatz 7a, 80333 München

MINI bij Open Space: Erfgoed en humor op Max-Joseph-Platz.
Een metropool binnen een metropool: Met zijn verschijning in het Open Space brengt MINI het bruisende stadscentrum van Londen naar het nobele Max-Joseph-Platz in de oude binnenstad van München. Een zorgvuldig geënsceneerde achtergrond herschept het hart van de stad en presenteert de Britse identiteit van het merk, inclusief zijn humor in vele details.

Met de Bayerische Staatsoper en het Residenztheater op de achtergrond, ligt de focus van Open Space op de volledig elektrische modellen van de nieuwe MINI-familie, de high-performance MINI John Cooper Works Electric, MINI Service en MINI Experience Modes. Met de MINI John Cooper Works Electric, MINI Aceman SE en MINI Countryman SE ALL 4 kunnen bezoekers drie volledig elektrische MINI modellen van dichtbij ervaren. Max-Joseph-Platz is ook het startpunt voor proefritten in samenwerking met SIXT: trouw aan het motto "Only MINI Can Do", kunnen bezoekers het Go-Kart gevoel van de volledig elektrische MINI' modellen uit de nieuwe MINI-familie zelf ervaren op de straten van de stad.

MINI Open Space: Max-Joseph-Platz 2, 80539 München

MINI op de IAA: Community Day verenigt fans van het merk.
Fans van MINI kunnen dit jaar ook deel uitmaken van de IAA Mobility: op de "Community Day" op 13 september komen MINI-clubs samen voor een rit met hun eigen MINI. Beginnend bij Gut Kaltenbrunn aan de Tegernsee, leidt de route door München en eindigt met een inspirerende bijeenkomst met muziek, BBQ en dialoog met de gemeenschap in het MINI Paviljoen.

De IAA: een platform voor experts en liefhebbers.
Als een van de grootste en belangrijkste internationale autotentoonstellingen biedt de Internationale Automobilausstellung (IAA) fabrikanten, journalisten en andere liefhebbers een platform voor dialoog over de onderwerpen mobiliteit, innovatie en technologie, elke twee jaar. De IAA Mobility 2025 wordt georganiseerd onder het motto "It's All About Mobility". Als onderdeel van het evenement worden innovaties en concepten gepresenteerd in vier formaten - op de IAA Summit, de IAA Conference, de IAA Open Space en de IAA Experience - evenals bij MINI in het MINI Paviljoen op Lenbachplatz. Bij de laatste IAA 2023 in München werden meer dan een half miljoen bezoekers geteld.

Munich. The BMW Museum in Munich is using a special exhibition taking place as part of the international BMW Art Car World Tour to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of both the legendary BMW Art Car Collection and the iconic BMW 3 Series. The exhibition will open its doors to visitors from 17 June, hot on the heels of the Le Mans 24 Hours race weekend. Fittingly, it was at Le Mans in 1975 that the first BMW Art Car – created by Alexander Calder – staged its glittering premiere. The exhibition, which runs until 1 February 2026, will see the BMW Museum present a trio of Art Cars based on the BMW 3 Series: Sandro Chia’s BMW M3 GTR and the BMW M3 (Group A) cars designed by Michael Jagamara Nelson and Ken Done respectively.

The exhibition at the BMW Museum – the home of the BMW Art Cars when they are not on display at destinations around the globe – is one of the attractions of the ongoing BMW Art Car World Tour, the largest exhibition project yet in the 50-year history of the collection. The Tour has so far visited 12 markets on five continents, and will continue to showcase the legendary BMW Art Cars across numerous art and car platforms, and at institutes worldwide, over the coming year. The BMW Museum will use the special exhibition to provide insights into the artistic brilliance and history of the BMW Art Car Collection, as well as inviting visitors to explore the technical excellence of the 3 Series and the innovative power of the BMW brand.

50 years of driving pleasure: the BMW 3 Series 
Since it first hit the roads in 1975, the BMW 3 Series has served as a byword for driving pleasure and a cornerstone for the success of BMW. Across five decades, it has reimagined the concept of the sports sedan, set new standards for performance and put smiles on the faces of millions of drivers around the world. From the groundbreaking first generation to today’s innovative models, the 3 Series has been an enduring, style-defining feature of the automotive landscape.

50 years of “rolling sculptures”: the BMW Art Car Collection
Since 1975, renowned artists from countries the world over have gone to work creating BMW Art Cars. The idea was the brainchild of French racing driver and art lover Hervé Poulain, who teamed up with BMW’s then Head of Motorsport Jochen Neerpasch to invite friend and artist Alexander Calder to paint a design onto a car. The result was a BMW 3.0 CSL that competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1975, becoming a darling of the crowd – and marking the birth of the BMW Art Car Collection. Famous names including Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Esther Mahlangu, David Hockney, Jenny Holzer and Ólafur Elíasson have since added further BMW Art Cars bearing their own individual style to the collection. More recently, the American John Baldessari and Chinese multimedia artist Cao Fei used the BMW M6 GTLM and BMW M6 GT3 respectively as a canvas for their takes on the BMW Art Car concept in 2016 and 2017. They therefore joined Jeff Koons and Julie Mehretu in applying their creativity to dynamic racing cars in the last 15 years.

BMW Art Cars at the BMW Museum from 17 June
BMW M3 Group A by Ken Done (1989):
Australian artist Ken Done created a vibrant and richly coloured design that captures the energy and dynamism of motor racing. His work represents a homage to the speed and power of the BMW M3.

“It was a great honour to be asked to be part of this fabulous Art Car collection. I wanted to express the joy of speed and the brilliance of the machine itself.” Ken Done

BMW M3 Group A by Michael Jagamara Nelson (1989):
Michael Jagamara Nelson, also from Australia, brought the traditions of Aboriginal art to the bodywork of the BMW M3. His complex motifs using dot painting techniques tell Dreaming stories that are deeply rooted in the culture of his people.

“A car is a landscape as it would be seen from a plane – I have included water, the kangaroo and the opossum.” Michael Jagamara Nelson

BMW M3 GTR by Sandro Chia (1992):
Italian artist Sandro Chia transformed a BMW M3 GTR into a painting on wheels that depicts human figures and emotions in vivid colours. His work symbolises the connection between man and machine, and invites us to reflect on the role of the car in modern society.

“I have created both a picture and a world. Everything that is looked at closely turns into a face. A face is a focus, a focus of life and the world.” Sandro Chia

The 10th BMW Art Car, a BMW 730i designed by Spanish artist César Manrique in 1990, is also on show at the BMW Museum as part of its permanent exhibition.

For more information, please visit:
BMW Art Cars im BMW Museum
BMW Art Car World Tour

If you have any questions, please contact:
Lisa Meindl
BMW Group Corporate and Governmental Affairs
Spokesperson BMW Museum und BMW Welt
Phone: +49-89-382-31668 
E-Mail: Lisa.Meindl@bmw.de

Ilya Baryshev
BMW Group Corporate and Governmental Affairs
Spokesperson, BMW Art Car World Tour
Telefon: +49-151-601-544-36
E-Mail: Ilya.Baryshev@bmwgroup.com

Parijs. Gelijktijdig met de marktintroductie van de nieuwe BMW 1 Serie, de nieuwe BMW X3 en de nieuwe BMW M5, zal BMW Group de volgende stappen in zijn ongewijzigde productstrategie presenteren op de Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2024. De focus ligt op de wereldpremières van de eerste volledig elektrische
MINI John Cooper Works modellen en het eerste gezamenlijke autoshowoptreden van de nieuwste conceptstudies van de BMW Neue Klasse, die in 2025 in serieproductie zal gaan.

"BMW Group demonstreert zijn pioniersrol op het gebied van elektrische mobiliteit op de Mondial de l'Auto Paris met een segmentoverschrijdend aanbod van geëlektrificeerde voertuigen. Dankzij ons aantrekkelijke BEV-productportfolio kunnen we onze volledig elektrische verkopen zelfs in een veeleisende marktomgeving laten groeien. Op de Europese markt konden we zelfs marktaandeel winnen met het merk," zegt Jochen Goller, Lid van de Raad van Bestuur van BMW AG, verantwoordelijk voor Customers, Brands, Sales

Wat BMW M is voor BMW, is JCW voor MINI.
De nieuwe volledig elektrische MINI John Cooper Works modellen.
Met de wereldpremière van de volledig elektrische MINI John Cooper Works Electric en de MINI John Cooper Works Aceman, wordt de rijke racegeschiedenis van het merk wordt met vernieuwende kracht naar vandaag de dag gebracht. De twee modellen brengen de motorsportexpertise moeiteloos over van het circuit naar de openbare weg. Naast het exclusieve, sportieve ontwerp en de geoptimaliseerde aerodynamische rijeigenschappen, kunnen de fans van het merk MINI ook uitkijken naar de kenmerkende wendbare handling van het merk. Klik [hier] voor meer informatie.

De uitrol van elektrificatie naar het John Cooper Works merk binnen MINI zendt nog een sterk signaal uit over hoe BMW Group zich inzet voor elektrisch rijden als strategische richting.

Tegelijkertijd markeert de Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2024 het ideale startpunt voor geïntensiveerde communicatie in de verdere opvoering voor de BMW Neue Klasse, waarvan de introductie staat gepland in 2025.

Eerste gezamenlijke verschijning van de BMW Vision Neue Klasse en BMW Vision Neue Klasse X.
BMW toont in Parijs twee Neue Klasse Vision Cars, die een vooruitblik geven op het brede scala van BMW zijn toekomstige modelportfolio. De BMW Vision Neue Klasse is een sportieve elektrische sedan voor het premium middensegment. De BMW Vision Neue Klasse X brengt de filosofie en technologie van de toekomstige generatie voertuigen over naar het Sports Activity Vehicle segment.

"Met de twee Neue Klasse Vision Cars laten we zien hoe we het uiterlijk en gevoel van het merk BMW gaan veranderen. Veel aspecten van onze auto's zullen volledig nieuw zijn en toch geloven we dat de Neue Klasse de essentie van het het merk BMW zal weerspiegelen", zegt Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design.

Beide auto’s worden gekenmerkt door een heldere, gereduceerde ontwerptaal. In het interieur maakt de volgende generatie van BMW iDrive een intuïtieve interactie tussen bestuurder en voertuig mogelijk. De combinatie van BMW Panoramic Vision, 3D Head-Up Display, Central Display en het nieuwe multifunctionele stuurwiel herdefiniëren de BMW bestuurdersoriëntatie. Klik [hier] voor meer informatie.

De nieuwe BMW iX2 biedt als in-car entertainment hoogtepunt UNO® Car Party! en Paramount+.
Met UNO® Car Party! in de BMW iX2 toont BMW Group het volgende in-car gaming hoogtepunt. Sinds eind augustus 2024 is het spel al beschikbaar in meer dan 500.000 BMW en MINI modellen via het AirConsole-platform. Daarnaast bracht BMW Group begin oktober de populaire abonnementsstreamingdienst Paramount+ in het voertuig, waardoor abonnees toegang krijgen tot een breed scala aan blockbusters, nieuwe originelen en hitseries zoals Star Trek Discovery. Paramount+ is nu beschikbaar in combinatie met BMW Digital Premium of het MINI Connected Package en wordt geïntroduceerd in Oostenrijk, Frankrijk, Duitsland, Italië, het VK, de VS en Zwitserland.

Klanten hebben toegang tot de in-car entertainment hoogtepunten in hun auto’s met BMW en MINI Operating System 9 in combinatie met BMW Digital Premium of het MINI Connected Package*.

*Paramount+ abonnement maakt geen deel uit van BMW Digital Premium/MINI Connected Package.

Naast de vooruitblik op de BMW Neue Klasse en nieuwe digitale diensten, is ook waterstoftechnologie een belangrijk onderwerp op de Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2024, als verdere uiting van BMW Group zijn strategie op technologisch openheid.

BMW introduceert zijn eerste op waterstof aangedreven productiemodel in 2028.
Na het wereldwijd succesvol testen van de BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilotvloot, bereidt BMW Group zich nu voor op serieproductie van voertuigen met waterstofaandrijfsystemen in 2028. De serieproductiemodellen zullen worden geïntegreerd in BMW zijn bestaande portfolio. Waterstof wordt erkend als een veelbelovende toekomstige energiedrager, die fungeert als een effectief opslagmedium voor hernieuwbare energiebronnen, helpt bij het balanceren van vraag en aanbod en een stabielere en betrouwbaardere integratie van hernieuwbare energiebronnen in het energienet mogelijk maakt.

Klik [hier] voor meer informatie.

BMW Group toont ook het complete volledig elektrische BMW- en MINI-productportfolio op de Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2024. Het bestaat nu uit meer dan 15 modellen, die alle grote marktsegmenten bestrijken.

De autoshowpresentatie wordt afgerond met de elektrische tweewielers van BMW Motorrad voor stedelijke gebieden. Klik [hier] voor meer informatie.

De stand van BMW Group op de Mondial de l'Automobile Paris 2024 beslaat een oppervlakte van 1.300 vierkante meter. De beurs is open voor vakbezoekers op 14 oktober en voor het grote publiek van 15 tot 20 oktober 2024.

Munich. Please find the satellite details of the BMW Group Keynote at the Media & Stakeholder Days as follows:

Agenda 02.09.2023:

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CEST   BMW Group Keynote - LIVE

TV Satellite transmission information:

Contact SNG: Tel. +49 151-195-88839 (Michael Bernstein)

iFrame code sample to embed the webcast in websites:

Player can be integrated in any size, please consider the 16:9 aspect ratio.

Live Stream available at:

http://www.live.bmwgroup.com

If you have any questions, please contact:

BMW Group Corporate Communications
Sibylle Böres, BMW Group Press & PR Events
Telephone: +49-151-601-20906
E-mail: Sibylle.Boeres@bmw.de

Matthias Schepke, Spokesperson Neue Klasse
Telephone: +49-151-601-90450
E-Mail: Matthias.Schepke@bmw.de

Munich. Please find the satellite and iFrame details of the MINI Keynote at the Media & Stakeholder Days as follows:

Agenda 01.09.2023:

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. CEST               MINI Keynote – LIVE

TV Satellite transmission information:

Contact SNG: Tel. +49 179-507-90009 (Torsten Jobmann)

iFrame code sample to embed the webcast in websites:

Player can be integrated in any size, please consider the 16:9 aspect ratio.

Live Stream available at:

http://www.live.bmwgroup.com

If you have any questions, please contact:

Corporate Communications
Sibylle Böres
BMW Group Press & PR Events
Telephone: +49-151-601-20906
E-Mail: Sibylle.Boeres@bmw.de

Franziska Liebert
Corporate, Product and Innovations Communications
Communications MINI
Telephone: +49-151-601-28030
E-Mail: Franziska.Liebert@mini.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World premiere: the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World premiere: the BMW i7 Protection.

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

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

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

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

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

Trailblazing: the BMW iX5 Hydrogen.

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

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

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

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

Munich. The character of the Concept i4 is not only a product of its design, but also of its visionary sound profile. Hans Zimmer composed the sound of the BMW Concept i4 together with BMW sound designer Renzo Vitale under the brand name BMW IconicSounds Electric. BMW IconicSounds Electric will imbue BMW’s electric models with extra emotional depth by connecting the driver with the vehicle’s character on another level through individual tones and sounds.

“Renzo and I were inspired to bring together the past and future of BMW with the sound for the BMW Concept i4,” explains Zimmer. “We hope the sound we created is classic yet surprising and has a feeling of lightness that is fitting for the BMW brand.” The aural repertoire of the BMW Concept i4 stretches from the driving sounds in the Experience Mode “Core” to the more intense tones of “Sport”. Acoustic accompaniments to a door opening and when starting the car are likewise part of its soundscape.

Sound by Hans Zimmer is the starting signal for electric driving pleasure.
Hans Zimmer and Renzo Vitale presented the new start/stop sound in Zimmer’s Santa Monica studio back in November 2019. The ready-to-drive sound for all-electric BMW models and BMW plug-in hybrids will be introduced as a standard feature worldwide from July 2020. “The ability to design the sound in our vehicles makes it possible for us to spark positive emotions,” says Vitale. “The new start/stop sound is intended to instil a sense of excitement at the prospect of electric driving when the customer gets into their vehicle and begins the journey.”

BMW IconicSounds Electric.
The silence of electric drive systems is often cited as a major benefit of electric mobility. As the choice of electrified models increases, however, it also means some drivers are missing out on the emotional appeal of sound. Jens Thiemer, Senior Vice President Customer and Brand BMW: “Sound has always played an important role in the emotionalisation of our vehicles. Now we are taking the joy of sheer driving pleasure to a new level and are particularly pleased to be working with Hans Zimmer to create the new sound world of electric mobility at BMW. This collaboration will result in our forward-looking sound offering for electrified vehicles: BMW IconicSounds Electric.”

The BMW Concept i4 drive sound is the second developed for electric BMW vehicles with Hans Zimmer, following the presentation of the electric sound for the BMW Vision M NEXT at the #NEXTGen event in Munich in June 2019. “We have an extraordinary opportunity to turn electric driving in a BMW into a very special experience with the help of great sounds,” Zimmer commented in 2019. “I am relishing the challenge of co-designing the composition for future electric BMWs.”