BMW presents the most powerful variant yet of its Neue Klasse Sports Utility Vehicle. The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is equipped with an electric motor at each axle, produces maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp¹ and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds¹. As well as particularly striking looks, the high-performance variant of the BMW iX3 comes as standard with features including adaptive M suspension. Numerous other model-specific equipment items also shine a vivid spotlight on its sporting profile. Orders for the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive will open at the end of January 2027.

• Premiere for the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive fully electric M Performance model.
• Like its Neue Klasse siblings, it is a byword for technological progress, powerful drive systems and sporty driving pleasure.
• Exterior follows the all-new, modern design language of the Neue Klasse.
• Unmistakable looks, including new M Yellow Lights.
• Interior also features a particularly sporting take on Neue Klasse design.
• BMW-typical driver orientation at a whole new level.
• Heart of Joy and BMW M Dynamic Performance Control provide a totally new driving feeling.
• Adaptive M suspension with variable sport steering and M Sport differential included as standard.
• Maximum range of up to 754 km / 468 miles (WLTP)²; maximum charging rate: 400 kW¹.

Munich. The fully electric BMW iX3 – as the first Neue Klasse model – embodies the dawn of a new era and a new level of driving pleasure. And with the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive (electric power consumption, combined: 20.5 – 17.6 kWh/100; CO₂ class: A, electric range: up to 754 km / 468 miles; as per WLTP)², a dynamically enhanced model variant is now making its debut in the line-up.

As an M Performance model, the fully electric SUV puts smiles on faces with its particularly powerful drive system, sports performance and the agile handling for which BMW is renowned. The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive therefore embodies to eye-catching effect the technological leap forward encapsulated by the Neue Klasse. The combination of these attributes and an unmistakably extrovert appearance shapes the boldly sporting character of the most powerful BMW iX3.

The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive instantly translates the power from the all-electric BMW M eDrive powertrain into pure dynamism. The Heart of Joy and BMW M Dynamic Performance Control coordinate driving-related information in milliseconds, ensuring a very direct and precise driving experience. The driver can use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to actively influence the responses of M eDrive and to adapt the car’s performance with exceptional precision according to the driving situation at hand. Customised, speed-sensitive sound design and dynamic handling feedback promise an exhilarating driving experience typical of M models.

Production of the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive will begin at BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary in spring 2027.

Inspired by the race track: M Yellow Lights are an identifying feature of the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive and part of its boldly sporting exterior design.

The status of the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive as a performance car is clear at first glance. Elements of the new BMW M design language shape the front end and maximise its visual presence. A clear identifying feature here is the new M Yellow Lights, with their focused gaze on the road. These light icons have their origins in motor sport, with racing cars like the BMW M Hybrid V8 providing the aesthetic inspiration. The M Yellow Lights can only be used in combination with the low-beam headlights (depending on the market).

Progressively designed light elements positioned to the left and right of the BMW kidneys are another feature of the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive. Each consists of three striking elements inspired by the familiar BMW M stripes and each serves as a connecting component within the light signature. At the same time, these light elements underscore the unique character of the front end. The M logo is also part of the light signature.

Standard specification for the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive includes both M Sport exterior items and the BMW Iconic Glow exterior package. The latter intensifies the sense of visual depth created by the iconic BMW kidneys, with precise contour lighting underscoring the car’s attractive appearance. The BMW Iconic Glow exterior package also adds adaptive light functions that enhance safety and comfort – including the BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling high-beam assistant, Adaptive Headlights and the motorway beam pattern – plus fan-shaped area lighting within the rear lights and various light effects in the form of Welcome & Goodbye Animations. Here, drivers can choose from Relaxed, Balanced and Excited styles.

The side view of the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive showcases the modern, reduced-to-the-essential Neue Klasse design with its precise lines and clearly sculpted surfaces. The car’s long wheelbase, short overhangs and strikingly contoured wheel arches accentuate its muscular appearance. Roof rails in Black high-gloss additionally underscore its unmistakable Sports Utility Vehicle character. Meanwhile, the aerodynamically optimised M mirror caps fitted as standard highlight the car’s pronounced sporting appeal and have a striped design in M colours against their black background. The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive has an M logo on its flanks.

While the range-topping BMW iX3 variant is fitted as standard with 21-inch M light-alloy wheels, items up to 22 inches in size can be found on the options list. Specially developed 21-inch sport tyres can be specified as an option and 22-inch M aerodynamic wheels are available exclusively for the new M Performance model.

Athletic shoulders and a deeply inset glasshouse shape the rear view of the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive. The pronounced wheel arches emphasise the car’s width and its dynamic character even when it is standing still. The black diffuser reinforces the extrovert looks of the M Performance model, as do the rear lights with their distinctive light signature. An “M60” badge – presented in the new M design with black lettering and silver surround – can be found at the rear. The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive also has an M-specific roof edge spoiler with two aeroblades, increasing downforce at the rear axle.

In order to maximise the scope for customising the car to personal tastes, the extensive spectrum of paint shades available at launch for the most powerful BMW iX3 includes 25 “special request” finishes. The selection of colours will be further expanded in the near future.

Extensive standard equipment; super-sporty aura continues inside the car.

The Neue Klasse design extends into the interior of the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive. The cabin offers a whole new experience of driver orientation and a fresh approach to user interaction.

BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Operating System X creates a unique display and operating system that brings together the standard-fitted BMW Panoramic Vision, Central Display in free-cut design and M Sport steering wheel, plus the optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display. It ensures the driver is always given the right information in the right place at the right time.

The BMW Panoramic Vision – like the optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display – projects driving-relevant information into the driver’s line of sight. The M Sport steering wheel with shy-tech controls exclusively has a red marker in the 12 o’clock position, in keeping with the standout dynamic character of the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive. The M Sport steering wheel’s multifunction buttons make it extremely intuitive to use, and customers will also find two specific buttons here for direct initiation of Boost Mode and M Mode. The M-specific My Modes “M Sport” and “M Sport Plus” can be activated directly at the push of a button too. Next to the M Sport steering wheel, the 17.9-inch Central Display in free-cut design is angled towards the driver.

The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is fitted as standard with M Sport seats, which stand out with their sporty, expressive design and pronounced side sections for particularly secure lateral support during sporty driving. The M Sport seats have ten-way electric adjustment, including for the lumbar support, backrest width adjustment and adjustable thigh support. They also come with a massage function. The integral head restraints of the two M Sport seats each have an illuminated M logo, providing the car with another distinctive identifying feature. 

The likewise illuminated controls for the seat adjustment are located in the respective door panels.

The standard M seat belts are another example of the particularly sporty features in the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive’s cabin. Another such element is the M-specific display, which differs from the standard version in the other BMW iX3 models in colour, form and font. It also includes the Powermeter, which shows the power currently being deployed and the reserves still available, as well as the current energy recuperation rate.

Customisation with My Modes and M-specific in-car apps³.

The optional BMW Digital Premium enables use of M-specific in-car apps ¹ for those on board the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive. These apps provide access to technical vehicle signals and driving dynamics data. For example, the M Cockpit app allows customers to create individually configured dashboards with real-time data, while the M Drag Meter displays data on the vehicle’s acceleration.

Meanwhile, My Modes offer customers extensive scope for adapting the light, sound, displays, chassis and drive system responses of their BMW iX3 M60 xDrive to their personal desires. For example, customers can use the My BMW App to set their own pictures as wallpaper for the Central Display.

The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive treats the driver and passengers to excellent sound quality, thanks to the standard-fitted Harman Kardon hi-fi system with 13 speakers and 430-watt output. This system enables the use of Dolby Atmos, which delivers an extremely rich and varied audio experience. Dolby Atmos creates a three-dimensional soundscape for compatible audio formats and allows sound objects to be moved around freely within the cabin. The result is an immersive audio experience in which sounds can be clearly localised within the space or even move around the listener in a realistic fashion, bringing significant extra intensity and detail richness to music, video and games.  

Customers can choose from three interior designs with a harmoniously coordinated blend of materials and colour, as well as a total of seven upholstery variants. Depending on the interior design variant, these can be combined with M Sport seats or multifunction seats. The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is specified with the suitably sporty BMW M interior design as standard. This features black seat covers in Veganza with M PerformTex. As an option, customers can choose the Contemporary or BMW Individual interior world. The Contemporary variant is available in Black, Castanea, Digital White and Agave Green with seat covers in the high-quality, leather-like material Veganza. And BMW Individual with leather offers a combination of Veganza and exclusive Merino leather on the seat cushion surfaces, providing particularly luxurious seating comfort. BMW M Sport seats in Bi-colour Adelaide Grey can also be ordered as an option. The seat covers here are a combination of M PerformTex with a seat cushion surface in Merino leather.

Extremely dynamic and highly efficient electric drive system.

The fully electric BMW iX3 M60 xDrive sets new standards – and quickens the pulse. With its Gen6 M eDrive technology, it gets the maximum out of every journey, the two electric motors infusing the SUV with power and precision. This remarkably efficient drive technology keeps energy consumption low and creates the perfect blend of sporting prowess and real-world practicality.

The sixth-generation (Gen6) electric drive system represents a technological leap forward. It offers significantly higher range figures than the previous generation, faster charging, 800V technology and bidirectional charging functionality. As well as the further developed, highly efficient electric motors, the technology underpinning these capabilities also includes the all-new high-voltage batteries with cylindrical cells.

The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive has one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear. Together, they generate maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp¹ and peak torque of 875 Nm (645 lb-ft)¹. The SUV sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds¹.

One factor behind the power hike is that the new, range-topping BMW iX3 M60 xDrive now has a new Gen6 EESM (electrically excited synchronous motor) at the rear axle. It enables higher peak and continuous output as well as higher peak and continuous torque. It is based on a newly developed stator to boost output and a significantly more powerful inverter with 420 A instead of 300 A. Added to this is a longer ratio in conjunction with an increase in the maximum usable rotor speed, which pushes the car’s top speed up to 240 km/h (149 mph)¹.

The high-voltage battery in the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive has a usable energy content of 108.7 kWh¹ and enables a range of up to 754 km (468 miles) in the WLTP cycle². The maximum charging rate is 400 kW¹. At an 800V DC fast-charging station, users can add enough energy in ten minutes to increase the range of the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive by up to 340 kilometres (211 miles)^1,4. Standard specification also includes AC Charging Professional with a maximum AC charging rate of 22 kW¹.

For even more Sheer Driving Pleasure: the Heart of Joy works ten times faster than previous systems.

The Heart of Joy high-performance computer defines the all-new driving feeling in the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive. As one of four superbrains, it combines with the BMW M Dynamic Performance Control Driving Stack to form the high-performance powertrain and driving dynamics control system in the M Performance model. The Heart of Joy controls the drive system, braking and steering subfunctions, as well as charging and recuperation – and does so at a whole new level. It works ten times faster than previous systems.

The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive instantly translates the power generated by the fully electric BMW M eDrive system into dynamic performance. The Heart of Joy and BMW M Dynamic Performance Control coordinate driving-related processes in milliseconds, ensuring a very direct and precise driving experience.

The Heart of Joy reduces the number of control inputs required, leading to consistent and repeatable cornering behaviour that further reinforces the feeling of safety. In this way, the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive can be guided through corners extremely intuitively and with supreme precision.

The Soft Stop feature allows the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive to draw to a perfectly smooth stop – without any jerking or braking noise – thanks to energy recuperation. The result is the smoothest stopping action in the history of BMW. In everyday driving, the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive decelerates virtually entirely by means of recuperative braking. The conventional brakes are only used if emergency braking is required or in sporty driving. The most powerful BMW iX3 variant is fitted as standard with M Sport brakes, which can be specified in either Red or Blue.

Hallmark M driving characteristics with adaptive M suspension, variable steering, M Sport differential and modified chassis tuning.

As the most dynamically potent variant in the BMW iX3 line-up, the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive comes as standard with adaptive M suspension, which further enhances both sports performance and ride comfort, and features electronically controlled dampers. The driver selects the basic setting via My Modes.

The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive has two exclusive My Modes – M Sport and M Sport Plus – that open the door to an even more customised, emotionally engaging and sporty driving experience. The settings for the drive system, chassis and steering are adapted to match the My Mode selected.

Adaptive M suspension improves the car’s dynamic steering behaviour. To this end, the optimum damping forces for the driving situation at hand are calculated in the space of a few milliseconds, with the individual dampers smoothly carrying out any adjustments during a journey. This results in remarkably fleet-footed, direct and precise handling, while drivers will notice even better steering feel. Adaptive M suspension additionally enables very supple damper response, delivering superior ride comfort and lower noise levels.

Adaptive M suspension also includes sport steering with a variable rack ratio, which produces the signature steering feel of a BMW model while reducing steering effort. This increases comfort when making turns in urban areas or carrying out parking manoeuvres, for example. Sport steering also brings improvements to the car’s driving dynamics.

The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is equipped as standard with an electronically controlled M Sport differential at the rear axle. This improves traction when cornering or driving on roads with slippery surfaces, further increasing the car’s lateral acceleration and dynamic handling capabilities.

Our development team has carried out extensive modifications to the chassis of the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive in order to endow it with the exceptionally dynamic handling abilities characteristic of BMW M models. As well as bespoke tuning of the springs and dampers, other measures include fitting anti-roll bar links at the front axle. These improve steering precision, make the anti-roll bar even more effective and reduce body roll. Plus, an additional package of bracing elements at the front end of the car increases transverse and torsional stiffness.

Innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety functions that genuinely reduce strain on the driver and increase road safety.
The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive comes with innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety functions with BMW Symbiotic Drive. BMW Symbiotic Drive ensures fluid and intuitive interaction between technological assistance and human driving behaviour whatever the driving situation. The systems here include a series of major improvements and functional enhancements, culminating in an assured driver assistance experience extending uninterrupted from motorways to country roads and city streets. The Motorway Assistant in the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive enables hands-free driving on motorways at up to 130 km/h (81 mph).

At a glance: Q&A on the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive.

What kind of motor configuration does the new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive have?
The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive has one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear. Its output figure is 450 kW/612 hp¹.

What are the performance figures for the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive?
It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds¹. Its top speed is 240 km/h (149 mph)¹.

What are the exterior dimensions of the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive?
The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive is 4,782 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 1,635 mm tall. Its wheelbase is 2,897 mm.

What are the energy consumption and range figures for the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive?
The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive has a range of up to 754 km / 468 miles (WLTP)². Its electric power consumption is 20.5 – 17.6 kWh/100 km².

How fast can the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive charge?
The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive achieves DC charging rates of up to 400 kW¹. It can add 340 km (211 miles)^1,4 of range in ten minutes at a DC fast-charging station.

When will orders open for the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive?
Customers will be able to order the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive from the end of January 2027.

What does the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive offer in terms of automated driving?
The BMW iX3 M60 xDrive offers innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety functions with significant improvements, functional enhancements and BMW Symbiotic Drive.

¹ All figures are provisional.
² All figures are provisional. Please note: Since no binding WLTP values are currently available, these are provisional values. In addition, the actual values depend on various factors, such as load, driving style, route, weather, auxiliary consumers (including climate control), tyres and battery condition.

³ The BMW M Apps are currently only available for cars with BMW Operating System X and the optional BMW M Sport package.

⁴ The added range after ten minutes of high-power charging was determined in accordance with ISO 12906 in the WLTP cycle and assumes that the charging infrastructure enables the maximum DC charging power. The actual range added and charging performance depend on the vehicle equipment, state of charge/condition of the battery, ambient/battery temperature, driving profile, auxiliary consumers, vehicle-specific charging settings and the charging power provided at the charging station.

Munique. A oitava geração do BMW Série 3 reúne inovações de produto, eletrónica e experiência de utilizador da Neue Klasse. O modelo totalmente elétrico BMW i3 introduz a sexta geração da tecnologia BMW eDrive com arquitetura de 800V, novas células cilíndricas de alta densidade e um Power and Data Control Centre designado “Energy Master”, que resulta em autonomias e velocidades de carregamento superiores. Paralelamente, a gama integra variantes com motores de combustão otimizados por sistemas 48V mild‑hybrid e o novo M350 xDrive - este último com um motor de seis cilindros em linha que eleva o desempenho e o carácter dinâmico do BMW Série 3. Os novos modelos beneficiam ainda do sistema BMW Panoramic iDrive, BMW Operating System X e de amplas capacidades de assistência à condução, incluindo o BMW Symbiotic Drive e Motorway Assistant.

“Quer se trate da variante totalmente elétrica da Neue Klasse, com até 912 quilómetros de autonomia elétrica, quer das variantes com motor de combustão altamente eficientes, com tecnologia 48V mild‑hybrid e futuros plug‑in hybrid -todos os modelos do BMW Série 3 beneficiam das inovações da Neue Klasse nas áreas da digitalização, assistência ao condutor, design e do prazer de condução típico da BMW. O resultado é o melhor BMW Série 3 de sempre.”  - Dr. Joachim Post, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development.

O BMW i3: principais características técnicas e benefícios

O BMW i3 estreia-se como a variante 100% elétrica do novo BMW Série 3, com dois motores xDrive em todas as variantes, uma nova bateria Gen6 com células cilíndricas de última geração, tecnologia de carregamento de elevada potência e o revolucionário sistema de visualização e operação BMW Panoramic iDrive com o novo BMW Operating System X, (desenvolvido com o contributo português da Critical TechWorks¹).

No lançamento, a gama estará disponível em duas versões:

• BMW i3 50 xDrive: sistema elétrico com potência combinada de 345 kW / 469 cv e até 645 Nm de binário, bateria de elevada capacidade que permite até 912 km de autonomia WLTP, aceleração 0–100 km/h em 4,7 s, e carregamento DC até 400 kW que pode adicionar até 423 km de autonomia em 10 minutos (valor medido segundo ISO 12906 no ciclo WLTP²; desempenho dependente da infraestrutura e condições reais). Disponibiliza ainda carregamento AC até 22 kW (opcional) e funcionalidades de bidirectional charging (V2L / V2H / V2G) para utilização como fonte de energia externa e integração com soluções domésticas de energia.
• BMW i3 40 xDrive: potência combinada de 275 kW / 374 cv, autonomia WLTP até 710 km, aceleração 0–100 km/h em 5,4 s, e carregamento DC até 300 kW com capacidade de adicionar até 337 km em 10 minutos (ISO 12906 / WLTP). Também equipado com Gen6 eDrive, 800 V e suporte para funções avançadas de carregamento e gestão de energia.

Futuramente, a gama será alargada com a versão BMW i3 M60 xDrive M Performance, com data prevista para o mercado nacional na Primavera de 2027.

Entre a vasta lista de tecnologias incluídas no BMW i3, destacam-se a arquitetura Gen6 - que inclui EESM e ASM (motores elétricos combinados para máxima eficiência), o Energy Master para gestão integrada de potência e dados, cell‑to‑pack com células cilíndricas para maior densidade energética, pack‑to‑open body para redução de peso e maior rigidez e funcionalidades de carregamento avançadas como Plug & Charge Multi Contract e preparação automática de bateria para DC fast charging.

Modelos com motor a combustão e M Performance

A oferta do novo BMW Série 3 inclui motores a gasolina com tecnologia BMW TwinPower Turbo e 48V mild hybrid:

• BMW M350 xDrive é o ponto alto da família ICE: com um motor de seis cilindros em linha 3.0 L com 326 kW / 443 cv e 580 Nm, aceleração 0-100 km/h em 4,1s e velocidade máxima limitada a 250 km/h.²
• BMW 320 conta com um motor 2.0L com 155 kW / 211cv e permanece como uma opção equilibrada entre desempenho e eficiência.

Entre as melhorias citadas para a gama a combustão estão o aumento de rigidez estrutural, novos eixos dianteiro e traseiro para maior precisão na condução e opções de suspensão adaptativa e Adaptive M Suspension.

Preços de lançamento e disponibilidade em Portugal.

A data de lançamento no mercado português do BMW Série 3, na versão elétrica (BMW i3) está prevista para 30 de Outubro de 2026, enquanto as versões a combustão arrancam no início de 2027. Os Preços de Venda ao Público (PVP) recomendados são os seguintes:

• BMW i3 50 xDrive - 65.500 €
• BMW i3 40 xDrive - 59.500 € 
• BMW 320 - 53.600 €
• BMW M350 xDrive - 92.000 €

Produção e logística.

A produção em série do BMW i3 ficará a cargo da fábrica de Munique (sendo igualmente o ponto de arranque da produção da geração Neue Klasse, em agosto de 2026). Já as variantes com motor de combustão serão produzidas na fábrica do BMW Group em Dingolfing.

¹ A Critical TechWorks (CTW), uma joint-venture entre o BMW Group e a empresa portuguesa Critical Software, é hoje o maior hub de desenvolvimento de software do BMW Group na Europa e um dos principais responsáveis pela tecnologia que equipará os novos modelos da BMW, MINI. Na BMW Motorrad, esta implementação será feita de forma gradual, abrangendo a maioria dos novos modelos. Com mais de 3.300 colaboradores nos escritórios de Lisboa, Porto e Braga, a CTW desenvolve hoje uma parte significativa do software presente nos novos modelos baseados na plataforma Neue Klasse. Entre os sistemas com contributo português e presentes no novo BMW Série 3, incluem-se:

• O novo BMW Panoramic iDrive, centrado no condutor com a abordagem "Eyes on the road", aliando uma experiência digital imersiva e personalizada a funcionalidades de realidade aumentada;
• Sistemas avançados de condução assistida, como o Modelo Digital da Estrada e a Previsão de Mudança de Faixa;
• Funcionalidades de aprendizagem contínua, com reprocessamento de dados em tempo real;
• Infraestruturas de base como a POSIX, Safe POSIX e Node 0, que sustentam a arquitetura modular e segura do sistema operativo BMW;
• A nova geração da MyBMW App, que liga condutor, veículo e mundo exterior;
• A infraestrutura que possibilita Remote Software Updates, que mantêm os veículos tecnologicamente atualizados ao longo do seu ciclo de vida.

Além do que acontece a bordo dos veículos, a CTW está também envolvida no desenvolvimento de soluções de eficiência que permitam um plano de produção mais inteligente, otimizar a logística através da digitalização e ainda outras operações internas do BMW Group.

² Os dados de autonomia, consumo, emissões, equipamento e preços referem‑se à documentação de lançamento e ao mercado alemão; valores e equipamentos podem variar entre países e regimes de homologação. As capacidades de carregamento e os ganhos de autonomia indicados (ex.: “km adicionados em 10 minutos”) foram medidos segundo critérios ISO e WLTP e dependem fortemente da infraestrutura de carregamento, estado de carga da bateria, temperatura ambiente, equipamento do veículo e outros fatores operacionais.

Lisboa. A atriz e embaixadora oficial da BMW Portugal, Ana Varela, aceitou o desafio de percorrer a mítica Estrada Nacional 2 de Chaves a Faro, ao volante do novo BMW iX3 - o primeiro Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) da geração Neue Klasse, concluindo os 739 quilómetros de viagem com uma única carga.

Ao longo de três dias, a atriz atravessou o interior de Portugal, passando por algumas das paisagens mais emblemáticas do país, num percurso que colocou à prova a eficiência e a autonomia do mais recente modelo elétrico da BMW.

Nas palavras da embaixadora, esta foi uma experiência marcante, que aliou o prazer da condução à descoberta do território nacional:

“Fazer a Nacional 2, de Chaves a Faro, já era um desafio. Fazê-la ao volante do novo BMW iX3, com uma única carga, transformou a viagem numa verdadeira aventura. Foram 739 quilómetros de estrada, de paisagens que mudavam a cada etapa, de pequenas terras, gentes, serras, planícies e curvas, no maior e mais diversificado exercício de eficiência em estrada a que me propus.

Depois de 3 dias de viagem, pelo profundo interior português, 14 horas ao volante e com um consumo médio de 11,8 kWh, ainda restavam 20% de bateria quando cheguei a Faro, provando que a autonomia do iX3 é tudo aquilo que a BMW promete. Desafio superado e mais uma aventura em estrada para guardar.”

Da estrada real para o futuro da mobilidade elétrica.

A viagem permitiu demonstrar, em condições reais de utilização, as capacidades do novo BMW iX3, um modelo que inaugura uma nova era para a marca alemã. Desenvolvido com base na arquitetura Neue Klasse, o novo iX3 incorpora as mais recentes inovações tecnológicas da BMW em matéria de eletrificação, digitalização e eficiência energética.

Entre os destaques encontra-se a sua autonomia prevista superior a 800 quilómetros (WLTP), conectividade avançada e funcionalidades digitais desenvolvidas com recurso ao talento português¹, posicionando-o como uma das referências da nova geração de veículos elétricos premium.

O país que se revela curva após curva.

Mais do que um desafio de autonomia, a iniciativa procurou celebrar a ligação entre a inovação e a descoberta, percorrendo uma das estradas mais emblemáticas da Europa.

Ao longo da viagem, Ana Varela partilhou diversos momentos da aventura nas suas redes sociais, aproximando os seguidores da experiência e mostrando, em tempo real, a diversidade paisagística e cultural do interior de Portugal, assim como a versatilidade e conforto do modelo ao longo dos exigentes e variados cenários da Nacional 2, entre curvas de montanha, vales, serras e extensas planícies que fazem desta estrada uma das mais emblemáticas do país.

Com esta iniciativa, a BMW Portugal reforça o seu compromisso com uma mobilidade elétrica cada vez mais eficiente, emocional e preparada para responder às exigências da atualidade.

^{1  A Critical TechWorks (CTW), uma joint-venture entre o BMW Group e a empresa portuguesa Critical Software, é hoje o maior hub de desenvolvimento de software do BMW Group na Europa e um dos principais responsáveis pela tecnologia do BMW iX3, incluindo: o novo BMW Panoramic iDrive - centrado no condutor com a abordagem "Eyes on the road", aliando uma experiência digital imersiva e personalizada a funcionalidades de realidade aumentada; Sistemas avançados de condução assistida - como o Modelo Digital da Estrada e a Previsão de Mudança de Faixa; Funcionalidades de aprendizagem contínua - com reprocessamento de dados em tempo real; Infraestruturas de base como a POSIX, Safe POSIX e Node 0, que sustentam a arquitetura modular e segura do sistema operativo BMW e a nova geração da MyBMW App - que liga condutor, veículo e o mundo exterior.}

Para mais informações, por favor contactar:

Corporate Communications

BMW Group Portugal

João Trincheiras, Corporate Communications Director

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Sobre o BMW Group

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Munich/Brussels. The BMW iX3 has been awarded the highest rating of five stars in the latest safety test conducted by independent assessment organisation Euro NCAP. The BMW iX3 was one of the first vehicles to be assessed according to the thoroughly revised test protocols introduced in 2026. The new testing procedure has a greater focus on real-world scenarios on the road and imposes significantly greater requirements for vehicle safety. In the latest Euro NCAP test, the first Neue Klasse model impressed in each of the four new crash safety stages – “Safe Driving”, “Crash Avoidance”, “Crash Protection” and “Post Crash Safety”. Indeed, it exceeded the scores required for a five-star rating by a significant margin.

The highest rating of five stars achieved here by BMW is rooted in the brand’s all-encompassing approach to safety. The safety concept of the BMW iX3 takes into account the protection of those on board in a collision, as well as crash avoidance systems and functions that help to extricate occupants after a crash. This fits in with the new and more stringent Euro NCAP assessment system. Previously, ratings were given for protection of the vehicle’s occupants (both children and adults) and vulnerable road users, and for the vehicle’s safety assistance systems. The new procedure now covers the entire sequence of events and places a clear emphasis on everyday road scenarios.

Driver assistance systems in the BMW iX3 earn excellent rating.
The standard-fitted driver assistance systems in the BMW iX3 played a key role in this strong performance. In the “Safe Driving” category, for example, Euro NCAP gave the BMW a positive rating in recognition of its ability to help drivers stay alert to the traffic around them. The Speed Limit Info display also made a convincing impression. It showed the correct speed on 97 per cent of a cross-border test route covering around 2,000 kilometres (1,243 miles) through Italy, France, Germany and Austria. Likewise attracting a positive assessment was the combination of physical controls for essential driving functions, the Central Display for adjusting infotainment and comfort-enhancing functions and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant for voice control. The systems in the BMW iX3 that detect if a child has been left behind in the vehicle earned a positive assessment, too. And the BMW iX3 posted a score of 73 per cent for “Safe Driving”, which is 13 percentage points higher than actually required for a five-star rating in this category.

Exit warning provides effective protection for cyclists.
The BMW iX3 scored 83 per cent for “Crash Avoidance”. Here, it impressed with an extensive array of active safety systems, including Front Collision Warning with brake intervention. Also earning praise was the exit warning function, which reminds occupants getting out of the car to be aware of cyclists approaching from the rear. This prevents injuries caused by opening the vehicle’s doors at the wrong time.

Exceptional safety for children in the rear seats.
The BMW iX3 recorded an excellent result (86 per cent) for “Crash Protection”. Euro NCAP awarded it the maximum number of points for the protection provided to the child test dummies in the rear seats in an asymmetric frontal collision. Additional test data and validated simulation models also confirmed a high level of protection overall for occupants with different body sizes in the various impact tests. In the side impact tests, the BMW iX3 again recorded top marks. The standard-fitted central airbag played its part here by preventing the driver and front passenger from colliding with one another.

Excellent rating for assistance after a crash.
In the “Post Crash Safety” category, the BMW iX3 posted an outstanding 95 per cent. Here, features are assessed that increase safety for occupants after a crash and help them to be extricated from the vehicle. These include emergency call systems, as well as functions designed to make the high-voltage battery safe and provide access to the vehicle for first responders. Particularly relevant here were the flush-fitted exterior door handles of the BMW iX3. The assessors confirmed that the electrically operated handles worked reliably after all the crash tests. Occupants are able to exit the vehicle and rescuers can gain access from the outside – even in the event of all the electrical systems failing. This is enabled by a mechanical redundancy for the opening systems in the BMW iX3, and Euro NCAP gave it a positive rating accordingly. The car performs well beyond legal requirements when it comes to its emergency call system. For example, it sends out two GPS coordinates, which helps rescuers to identify which side of a motorway the BMW is on and therefore to reach the scene more quickly.

New assessment procedure: from crash testing to complete vehicle rating.
The new Euro NCAP protocols represent the most comprehensive overhaul of the assessment procedure since the combined rating system was introduced in 2009. Today, driver assistance systems, real-world traffic scenarios and safety following a crash play a more prominent role in a vehicle’s overall rating – in addition to the traditional crash tests. The aim is to create a more comprehensive picture of the performance of modern safety technologies and assess their effectiveness in real-world situations on the road.

Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) is an independent consortium of European transport ministries, automobile associations, insurance associations and research institutes. Since 1997, the organisation – headquartered in Leuven, Belgium – has assessed the safety of new vehicle models using standardised testing procedures. Since 2020, the test protocols have been updated every three years and adapted to new vehicle technologies and the challenges of road traffic.

The full list of results can be found at https://www.euroncap.com/

•Oportunidade antecipada para encomendar o BMW i3 50 xDrive.

•Segundo modelo da Neue Klasse.

•Os modelos da Neue Klasse são sinónimo de progresso tecnológico, sistemas de propulsão potentes, elevada autonomia e tempos de carregamento reduzidos.

•O “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” inclui um equipamento completo e amplas possibilidades de personalização.

• Preços atrativos para o BMW i3 50 xDrive no modelo base (65 500 euros) e para o “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” (74 000 euros)

Munique. A BMW inicia uma nova e emocionante era no prazer de condução com o seu segundo modelo da Neue Klasse - o novo BMW i3. Os clientes podem fazer as suas encomendas do BMW i3 50 xDrive totalmente elétrico na versão “First Edition” antes do lançamento oficial no mercado, exclusivamente nos concessionários BMW.

Jochen Goller, Membro do Board of Management of BMW AG, Customer, Brands, Sales, afirma: “O novo BMW i3 é um automóvel revolucionário para nós. Sendo um modelo totalmente elétrico, irá competir num segmento de grande volume e é, por isso, extremamente significativo para o BMW Group. Ao mesmo tempo, já podemos constatar, pelo elevado nível de interesse neste modelo, que será muito bem recebido pelos nossos clientes. O início das encomendas a 18 de junho na versão “First Edition” – antes do lançamento oficial no mercado – constitui um importante passo neste sentido.”

O novo BMW i3 – o segundo modelo da Neue Klasse a ser lançado – também personifica o salto tecnológico dado pela marca. A tecnologia BMW eDrive de sexta geração altamente eficiente, alia-se ao novo BMW Panoramic iDrive e ao “Heart of Joy” para elevar o “Sheer Driving Pleasure” a um patamar totalmente novo. A experiência de condução assistida entra também numa nova era com o BMW Symbiotic Drive. Além disso, o BMW i3 traz uma interpretação moderna das características de design emblemáticas de uma berlina BMW.

Os clientes poderão configurar o seu novo “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” com uma série de equipamentos adicionais para complementar o já extenso equipamento de série do veículo. Isto inclui o Pack Desportivo M, o Pack exterior BMW Iconic Glow e o BMW 3D Head-Up Display. O “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” pode ser encomendado pelo preço de 74 000,00 EUR (WLTP, combinado [EnVKV]: consumo de energia 16,1–13,5 kWh/100 km; emissões de CO₂: 0 g/km; classe de CO₂ A) e oferece uma autonomia de 758 – 906 km. Com a sua tecnologia de 800 V, o sistema BMW eDrive de sexta geração do BMW i3 50 xDrive permite uma potência máxima de carregamento de até 400 kW. Após dez minutos de carregamento em corrente contínua, isto traduz-se em 423 km de autonomia.

No lançamento oficial no mercado, no outono de 2026, o BMW i3 50 xDrive (WLTP, combinado [EnVKV]: consumo de energia 16,1 – 13,4 kWh/100 km; emissões de CO₂: 0 g/km; classe de CO₂ A), na versão de série e com uma autonomia de até 912 km estará disponível ao preço de 65 500,00 EUR.

Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse BMW, explica: “O BMW Série 3 tem sido um ícone da nossa marca há sete gerações e, por conseguinte, há mais de cinco décadas. Personifica o puro prazer de condução, a inovação e o design intemporal. Com o Neue Klasse e o seu conjunto tecnológico, estamos literalmente a saltar uma geração de veículos. Este é o ADN da nossa berlina desportiva num conceito de veículo completamente novo, à medida que escrevemos o próximo capítulo da história de sucesso do BMW Série 3.”

O BMW i3 exemplifica a nova linguagem de design da BMW: centrada no essencial, num estilo moderno e inconfundível.
Com o seu design de 2.5 volumes, o novo BMW i3 oferece uma interpretação moderna das proporções características de uma berlina desportiva BMW – sendo imediatamente reconhecível como um BMW Série 3. A sua silhueta é definida por uma longa distância entre eixos, uma superfície envidraçada recuada e pequenas saliências. Familiar, mas também nova, é a frente com quatro faróis, uma assinatura típica da marca. A linguagem de design “Neue Klasse” orienta a nova interpretação da icónica zona dianteira. A dupla grelha BMW - tal como os seus faróis - fundem-se numa assinatura luminosa inovadora, tornando-a numa peça de design única. Os faróis traseiros, com a sua horizontalidade acentuada, apresentam a forma abstrata de um “L”. As jantes realçam a postura desportiva do novo BMW i3.

Elevando o foco no condutor a um novo patamar.
Os interiores modernos e dinâmicos caracterizam a linguagem de design “Neue Klasse”: O habitáculo espaçoso do novo BMW i3 permite-lhe explorar todo o potencial de uma arquitetura de veículo totalmente orientada para a mobilidade elétrica.
O BMW Panoramic iDrive com o Sistema Operativo BMW X utiliza um ecrã e um sistema operativo exclusivos numa nova dimensão orientada para o condutor. No seu cerne está o BMW Panoramic Vision, que projeta conteúdos ao longo de toda a largura da parte inferior do pára-brisas. A lógica de funcionamento multimodal do BMW Panoramic iDrive combina interações táteis, hápticas e por voz. O BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant desempenha aqui um papel fundamental, permitindo que inúmeras funções do veículo, a introdução de destinos de navegação e os conteúdos multimédia sejam controlados através de uma linguagem fluída.

O BMW i3 dá um salto tecnológico com o sistema de propulsão elétrica de sexta geração.
O primeiro BMW Série 3 totalmente elétrico possui um motor elétrico no eixo dianteiro e outro no eixo traseiro, que, em conjunto, produzem uma potência total de 345 kW/469 cv. O binário máximo é de 645 Nm. O BMW i3 50 xDrive acelera dos 0 aos 100 km/h em 4,7 segundos. O novo “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” apresenta motores e valores de desempenho idênticos.
No novo BMW i3, a tecnologia BMW eDrive de sexta geração, altamente eficiente, une forças com o supercomputador “Heart of Joy” e o sistema de condução BMW Dynamic Performance Control. Em conjunto, conferem ao veículo características de condução seguras e extremamente precisas. O “Heart of Joy” responde dez vezes mais rápido do que os sistemas anteriores e reduz o número de intervenções de controlo necessárias. O resultado eleva o “Sheer Driving Pleasure” a um patamar totalmente novo. A experiência de condução assistida no BMW i3 entra igualmente numa nova dimensão com o BMW Symbiotic Drive.
A função Soft Stop garante a travagem mais suave da história da BMW. O controlo preciso dos motores elétricos leva a berlina totalmente elétrica a uma paragem impercetivelmente suave, sem qualquer solavanco nem ruídos de travagem.
No que diz respeito às tecnologias de assistência ao condutor no novo BMW i3, o BMW Symbiotic Drive permite uma interação perfeita entre as funções de assistência e o comportamento de condução. Com os sistemas de assistência à condução ativos, o condutor pode responder às diversas situações - acelerando, virando o volante ou travando - sem desativar o sistema de assistência relevante durante o processo. O Assistente em autoestrada (opcional) permite uma condução assistida na autoestrada “hands-free” até 130 km/h com mudanças de faixa automatizadas após confirmação por sinal visual.

Maior autonomia, tempos de carregamento mais curtos.
Outra característica do salto tecnológico dado pelo novo BMW i3 é a bateria de alta tensão com novas células cilíndricas que oferecem uma capacidade de 108,7 kWh. O design “pack-to-open-body” do compartimento da bateria transforma esta última numa parte estrutural do novo BMW i3.
O “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” tem uma autonomia de até 906 quilómetros (de acordo com o ciclo de testes WLTP) e, por isso, oferece uma elevada capacidade de percorrer longas distâncias, combinada com tempos de carregamento drasticamente reduzidos, graças à tecnologia de 800 V. As taxas de carregamento em corrente contínua (CC) de até 400 kW permitem que o BMW i3 50 xDrive carregue, em dez minutos, energia suficiente num ponto de carregamento rápido de CC para uma autonomia de até 423 km (de acordo com a norma ISO 12906 no ciclo WLTP).

O equipamento de série do “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” inclui o Pack Desportivo M Sport e o Pack exterior BMW Iconic Glow.
O extenso equipamento de série do BMW i3 50 xDrive inclui o Panoramic Vision, o Driving Assistant Plus, o Comfort Access, a BMW Digital Key Plus e bancos dianteiros elétricos e aquecidos. Uma característica de destaque do “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” é o Pack Desportivo M. Este inclui o Pack M exterior, travões M Sport azuis e projeção do logótipo M nos espelhos retrovisores exteriores, complementados no interior do veículo pelo design exclusivo do interior BMW M em Veganza e M PerformTex Black (estando disponíveis outras variantes de estofos). O Pack Desportivo M torna evidente à primeira vista, o potencial dinâmico da nova berlina totalmente elétrica.

As especificações do “First Edition” incluem também o Pack exterior BMW Iconic Glow, que realça a profundidade visual das icónicas grelhas da BMW com uma iluminação de contorno precisa. Outra característica deste pacote é uma animação de boas-vindas e despedida, que apresenta três efeitos de luz visualmente impressionantes. O Pack exterior BMW Iconic Glow permite personalizar e adaptar estes efeitos ao gosto pessoal de cada cliente.

Outros destaques do interior incluem bancos multifunções, o BMW 3D Head-Up Display e o sistema de som HiFi Harman Kardon.
O interior do “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” inclui uma série de opcionais de destaque: Entre estes contam-se os bancos dianteiros multifunções com regulação elétrica, controlo de climatização de três zonas automático, vidros com proteção solar e o volante aquecido.
O BMW 3D Head-Up Display complementa o ecrã e o sistema operativo do novo BMW i3, estando integrado acima do BMW Panoramic Vision. Além disso, o BMW 3D Head-Up Display projeta conteúdos selecionados exclusivamente na linha de visão do condutor. Isto permite uma perceção espacial extremamente precisa – como por exemplo, instruções de navegação.
O sistema de som HiFi Harman Kardon com suporte para Dolby Atmos proporciona um nível de qualidade de som particularmente elevado ao “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition”.

O funcionamento automático da porta da bagageira, incluindo o Smart Opener, proporciona um acesso extremamente fácil ao compartimento de carga. O toque final nas especificações do “First Edition” é o Carregamento rápido AC, que aumenta a potência de carregamento CA de 11 para 22 kW.

Opcionais no novo “BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition”.
O cliente pode dar um toque ainda mais pessoal ao seu “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition” com a ajuda de equipamentos opcionais específicos do modelo. Uma opção é o teto de vidro panorâmico opcional, com vidros de conforto climático, cria uma sensação de espaço banhado pela luz. Também é possível encomendar um gancho de reboque de rotação elétrica.

A extensa oferta de entretenimento disponível através do BMW Connected Drive permite aos clientes especificar funções adicionais opcionais do BMW Maps, o Security Assistant e um pacote de dados como parte do BMW Digital Premium.
No que diz respeito a funções de condução e estacionamento, o cliente pode escolher ainda mais opções para o “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition”: A gama de opcionais concebidas para aumentar a segurança e o conforto inclui o Assistente de estacionamento Plus e Professional, bem como o Assistente de autoestrada.

Ampla gama de opcionais em matéria de cores exteriores, jantes, acabamentos interiores e volantes.

Estão disponíveis um total de seis acabamentos de pintura exterior para o “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition”. Entre estes encontra-se a exclusiva tonalidade metálica M Le Castellet Blue.
A gama de jantes compreende três modelos aerodinâmicos e uma variante BMW Individual: os clientes podem escolher entre jantes de 19 e 20 polegadas.
No que diz respeito ao interior do novo “BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition”, o design de interiores “Contemporary” e “BMW M” permitem a escolha de várias combinações de cores. Além disso, a gama de volantes oferece ainda mais possibilidades de personalização, estando disponíveis por encomenda - o volante desportivo opcional, o volante M e o volante BMW Individual (apenas em combinação com o design de interiores “Contemporary” bicolor Digital White).

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Corporate Communications
BMW Group Portugal
João Trincheiras, Corporate Communications Director
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Sobre o BMW Group
Com as suas quatro marcas BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce e BMW Motorrad, o BMW Group é o líder mundial no fabrico de automóveis e motociclos premium, prestando igualmente serviços financeiros de alta qualidade. A rede de produção do BMW Group inclui mais de 30 unidades de produção em todo o mundo; a empresa tem uma rede global de vendas em mais de 140 países. Em 2025, o BMW Group vendeu mais de 2.46 milhões de veículos de passageiros e mais de 202.500 motociclos em todo o mundo. O lucro antes de impostos no exercício de 2025 foi de 10.2 mil milhões de euros, sobre receitas no valor de 135.4 mil milhões de euros. A 31 de dezembro de 2025, o BMW Group tinha um efetivo de 154.540 colaboradores. O sucesso do BMW Group tem sido, desde sempre, construído numa ótica de longo prazo e assente numa conduta responsável. A Sustentabilidade é um elemento-chave da estratégia corporativa do BMW Group e abrange todos os produtos da cadeia de valores, desde a produção até ao fim de utilização de todos os seus produtos.

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Sessão fotográfica do novo BMW iX3 em Lisboa, Cascais e Serra da Arrábida. 

Munich. Summer 2026 is set to bring new items of standard and optional equipment as well as innovations in digitalisation and powertrain technology and practical features that will make the current BMW model range even more attractive. The optional new Black Package will lend the top models of the BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and BMW i4 Gran Coupé even more sporting appeal. And the BMW iX3 will in future be available with optional heated rear seats.

Dynamic and black: New Black Package for the M Performance models of the BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and BMW i4 Gran Coupé.

The new Black package makes the M Performance models of the BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and BMW i4 Gran Coupé look even more dynamic. It is only available in conjunction with the M Sport package Pro, which includes M Sport brakes in red.

In the interior, the Black Package adds striking accents with motorsport-inspired carbon fibre details. In addition to the Carbon Fibre M interior trim, the M leather steering wheel with carbon decorative trim further emphasises the car’s superb sporting appeal. On the exterior, the Black Package includes exclusive model badges in black on the rear and sides, as well as black 19" M light alloy wheels. The BMW M340i xDrive Sedan (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.5 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions 172 g/km; CO₂ class: F), like the BMW M340i xDrive Touring (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.8 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions 176 g/km; CO₂ class: G), comes with 19" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 995 M Jet Black with mixed tyres. Additional M light alloy wheels and sport tyres are available as options for the Black Package.

The BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.9 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions 179 g/km; CO₂ class: G) and the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Gran Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 20.9 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; electric range: 434 km (WLTP); CO₂ class(es): A) feature an additional black model badge in the BMW kidney grille. For both models, the Black Package comes with 19" M light-alloy wheels Double-spoke style 861 M Jet Black with mixed tyres.

These BMW M light alloy wheels will now also be available as a separate option for all M Performance models of the BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Convertible and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, optionally with sport tyres.

Debuting in the new BMW iX3: German-language version of the AI-based BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
BMW is adding AI features to the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. With completely natural-sounding conversations, the AI-based assistant takes voice interaction between humans and vehicles to a whole new level. The new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant understands natural language and recognises context. Using Amazon Alexa+ AI technology, it becomes a smart assistant for everyday driving. The German language version was introduced in the new BMW iX3 from mid-April 2026 production onwards. Vehicles of this model series produced prior to this date are due to receive the feature via a software update from the end of May 2026. Further BMW models featuring BMW Operating System 9 and BMW Operating System X will follow from the second half of 2026. At the same time, availability will be extended to other markets.

BMW iX3: New entry-level Neue Klasse model takes driving pleasure to a whole new level.
The BMW iX3 model series will include a second powertrain version from summer 2026. The new BMW iX3 40 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 17.3–14.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; electric range: 534–637 km (WLTP); CO₂ class: A) adds an entry-level model to the series. It features the radically new sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology (Gen6) developed specifically for the Neue Klasse. All components are designed for 800-volt technology. A highly efficient electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) is integrated into the rear axle. This 235 kW/320 hp electric motor generates 500 Nm of torque and drives the rear wheels. The BMW iX3 40 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h. Its high-voltage battery has a usable energy capacity of 82.6 kWh and can be recharged at up to 300 kW. Its maximum range is 637 km on the WLTP cycle. Thanks to state-of-the-art electronics and software architecture, the Neue Klasse technology in the new BMW iX3 40 delivers an unprecedented level of driving pleasure.

New exterior colours and equipment options for the BMW iX3.
From summer 2026, a total of nine particularly attractive BMW Individual special paint finishes will become available for all BMW iX3 engine variants. In addition to Orinoco pearl effect, Sepang Bronze Metallic, Twilight Purple pearl effect, Grigio Telesto pearl effect metallic, Java Green II metallic, Purple Silk metallic and Malachite Green metallic, the range also includes Voodoo Blue and Urban Green solid. New options also include 21" M Aerodynamic wheels 1051 M Jet Black, as well as the Contemporary Agave bicolour interior design. Heated rear seats are another new option, available in conjunction with the optional Innovation package.

Debut for a patented innovation: BMW M Ignite technology introduced for all BMW M six-cylinder engines.
All BMW M six-cylinder in-line engines will feature the innovative BMW M Ignite technology from summer 2026. This highly efficient new technology consists of a pre-chamber ignition system for petrol engines patented by BMW. Derived from motorsport, it enables a significant reduction in fuel consumption under high loads. In addition, BMW M Ignite technology plays a key role in meeting the stringent requirements of the Euro 7 standard. All variants of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 will come with this new technology from July 2026, with the M2 to follow from August 2026. All models’ displacement and power outputs will remain unchanged from those of the corresponding outgoing engines.

Quick help when you need it most: Tyre repair kit Plus.
The BMW 2 Series Coupé, the BMW 4 Series Coupé and the BMW 4 Series Convertible will come with the tyre repair kit Plus (Seal & Drive Tire Kit) as standard from summer 2026. It makes for particularly quick and reliable help.

A sporty look for car keys.
All BMW X3 models with the M Sport package or M Sport package Plus will in future feature car keys with BMW M stripes.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant: Create and use routines.
From July 2026, BMW Operating System X will offer new options for creating routines. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant analyses daily usage patterns to suggest routines, thereby simplifying recurring tasks in everyday driving. Users can also create their own custom routines by specifying the conditions under which they are to be executed and which actions are to be performed automatically. 

All descriptions of model variants, equipment, technical data, consumption and emission values are for vehicles as offered on the German market.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poucas semanas após o lançamento no mercado do novo BMW iX3, a segunda variante do sistema de tração do modelo celebra a sua estreia. O novo BMW iX3 40 (com um consumo combinado de energia elétrica: 14,6 kWh/100 km; classe de CO₂: A; autonomia elétrica: até 635 km; segundo WLTP)^¹ juntar-se-á à gama como modelo de entrada.

O novo BMW iX3 40 incorpora a nova tecnologia BMW eDrive de sexta geração (Gen6), desenvolvida especialmente para o Neue Klasse. Todos os componentes são concebidos para funcionar com uma arquitetura com tecnologia de 800V e o motor síncrono (EESM) que impulsiona o eixo traseiro - tem elevados níveis de eficiência. O motor elétrico entrega 235 kW/320 cv^¹ e 500 Nm^¹ de binário. O novo BMW iX3 40 acelera dos 0 aos 100 km/h em 5,9 segundos^¹, alcançando uma velocidade máxima de 200 km/h^¹.

Tempos de carregamento mais curtos e uma autonomia máxima de até 635 km

A bateria de alta voltagem do novo BMW iX3 40 possui uma capacidade útil de 82,6 kWh^¹. As suas células cilíndricas de iões de lítio têm 20% maior densidade energética do que as células prismáticas usadas na Gen5 e estão integradas diretamente na bateria de alta voltagem segundo o conceito cell-to-pack. A construção pack-to-open-body transforma a bateria num componente estrutural do veículo. Isto reduz a quantidade de material necessária e diminui o peso.

O novo BMW iX3 40 oferece uma autonomia de até 635 km segundo o ciclo de testes WLTP^¹. A sua potência máxima de carregamento é de 300 kW^¹. Quando ligado a uma estação de carregamento rápido a corrente contínua (CC) de 800V, o BMW iX3 40 pode ser carregado em apenas 10 minutos, oferecendo até 300 km^¹ de autonomia. A autonomia pode ser aumentada de 10% a 80% da capacidade em apenas 21 minutos numa estação de carregamento CC.

O BMW iX3 pode igualmente ser carregado em corrente alternada (CA) a uma potência padrão de até 11 kW. O carregamento em CA até 22 kW é possível como opcional, permitindo carregar a bateria de 0 a 100% em 4 horas e 15 minutos^¹. Além disso, o novo BMW iX3 40 dispõe de várias funções de carregamento bidirecional, que transformam o carro numa powerbank móvel e num dispositivo de armazenamento de energia doméstico.

Design novo e inconfundível 

Tal como o BMW iX3 50 xDrive (consumo de energia: 17,9–15,1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); emissões combinadas de CO₂: 0 g/km (WLTP); autonomia elétrica: 678–805 km (WLTP); classe de CO₂: A), o novo modelo de entrada exibe o design exterior inconfundível da geração Neue Klasse, incluindo a reinterpretada grelha frontal como elemento distintivo, assim como um tratamento moderno das superfícies, linhas precisas e grandes áreas envidraçadas.

O interior do novo BMW iX3 40 foi concebido como um espaço convidativo e continua a nova linguagem de design da marca. O revolucionário sistema de visualização e operação BMW Panoramic iDrive com o novo BMW Operating System X, (desenvolvido com o contributo português da Critical TechWorks³), confere ao novo BMW iX3 uma experiência digital imersiva e personalizada onde as funcionalidades de realidade aumentada são totalmente focadas no condutor.

Tal como no seu design exterior e interior, a configuração de série do novo BMW iX3 40 é idêntica à do BMW iX3 50 xDrive.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant agora com Amazon Alexa+² 

A lógica multifuncional do BMW Panoramic iDrive combina interação por toque, háptica e voz. Já o BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant desempenha um papel central no conceito operacional do novo BMW iX3, auxiliando o condutor na otimização do uso das janelas, ar condicionado e conforto dos bancos, gerir chamadas telefónicas, controlar o entretenimento a bordo e muito mais. Também pode ser usado para aceder a menus de funções e operar certas aplicações.

A integração da Amazon Alexa+^² no BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant representa um salto tecnológico da marca, pois a tecnologia de IA utilizada é um Large Language Model (LLM) - uma IA generativa que compreende a linguagem e é capaz de formular as suas próprias respostas. Isto permite interações por voz mais conversacionais, facilita trocas intuitivas e inteligentes, e suporta o acesso a bases de conhecimento externas, serviços na nuvem e conteúdos multimédia, bem como o controlo das funções do veículo. 

A ligação a uma conta Amazon permite uma integração fluida de serviços relevantes e expande o âmbito de utilização muito para além da operação tradicional do veículo. A disponibilidade será alargada gradualmente, ainda que não tenha data prevista para integração no mercado nacional.

Novos níveis de dinamismo e travagem mais suave

A tecnologia Neue Klasse também eleva o prazer de condução a novos patamares no novo BMW iX3 40. Isto é suportado pela nova arquitetura eletrónica e de software do veículo, que inclui quatro super computadores de alto desempenho a debitar 20 vezes maior poder de processamento do que os modelos anteriores.

O computador de controlo Heart of Joy que inclui o software BMW Dynamic Performance Control, responde dez vezes mais rápido do que os sistemas anteriores, ajudando assim a proporcionar uma condução extremamente fácil, ágil e segura, estabelecendo novos padrões dinâmicos. Outro marco é a função Soft Stop. Graças ao controlo preciso do motor elétrico, o novo BMW iX3 40 trava quase de forma impercetível até à paragem, sem solavancos ou ruído no ato de travagem - oferecendo o processo de paragem mais suave na história da marca.

Lançamento no mercado e preço 

O novo BMW iX3 40 estará disponível em Portugal a partir do verão de 2026 com um PVPr de 64.200€.

¹ Todos os valores são provisórios. O desempenho de carregamento depende da especificação do veículo, carga e condição da bateria, temperatura ambiente/bateria, perfil de condução, consumidores auxiliares, configurações específicas de carregamento do veículo e da potência de carregamento fornecida pelo ponto de carregamento. 

² Será implementado gradualmente para todos os modelos BMW com BMW Operating System 9 e X, a partir do segundo semestre de 2026. A disponibilidade será ampliada progressivamente, começando pela Alemanha e pelos EUA, não havendo para já previsão de chegada ao mercado nacional.

³ A Critical TechWorks (CTW), uma joint-venture entre o BMW Group e a empresa portuguesa Critical Software, é hoje o maior hub de desenvolvimento de software do BMW Group na Europa e um dos principais responsáveis pela tecnologia que equipará os novos modelos da BMW, MINI. Na BMW Motorrad, esta implementação será feita de forma gradual, abrangendo a maioria dos novos modelos. Com mais de 3.300 colaboradores nos escritórios de Lisboa, Porto e Braga, a CTW desenvolve hoje uma parte significativa do software presente nos novos modelos baseados na plataforma Neue Klasse. Entre os sistemas com contributo português e presentes no novo BMW i3, incluem-se:

• O novo BMW Panoramic iDrive, centrado no condutor com a abordagem "Eyes on the road", aliando uma experiência digital imersiva e personalizada a funcionalidades de realidade aumentada;
• Sistemas avançados de condução assistida, como o Modelo Digital da Estrada e a Previsão de Mudança de Faixa;
• Funcionalidades de aprendizagem contínua, com reprocessamento de dados em tempo real;
• Infraestruturas de base como a POSIX, Safe POSIX e Node 0, que sustentam a arquitetura modular e segura do sistema operativo BMW;
• A nova geração da MyBMW App, que liga condutor, veículo e mundo exterior;
• A infraestrutura que possibilita Remote Software Updates, que mantêm os veículos tecnologicamente atualizados ao longo do seu ciclo de vida.

Além do que acontece a bordo dos veículos, a CTW está também envolvida no desenvolvimento de soluções de eficiência que permitam um plano de produção mais inteligente, otimizar a logística através da digitalização e ainda outras operações internas do BMW Group.

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Corporate Communications

BMW Group Portugal

João Trincheiras, Corporate Communications Director

E-mail: Joao.Trincheiras@bmw.pt

Sobre o BMW Group

Com as suas quatro marcas BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce e BMW Motorrad, o BMW Group é o líder mundial no fabrico de automóveis e motociclos premium, prestando igualmente serviços financeiros de alta qualidade. A rede de produção do BMW Group inclui mais de 30 unidades de produção em todo o mundo; a empresa tem uma rede global de vendas em mais de 140 países.

Em 2025, o BMW Group vendeu mais de 2.46 milhões de veículos de passageiros e mais de 202.500 motociclos em todo o mundo. O lucro antes de impostos no exercício de 2025 foi de 10.2 mil milhões de euros, sobre receitas no valor de 135.4 mil milhões de euros. A 31 de dezembro de 2025, o BMW Group tinha um efetivo de 154.540 colaboradores.

O sucesso do BMW Group tem sido, desde sempre, construído numa ótica de longo prazo e assente numa conduta responsável. A Sustentabilidade é um elemento-chave da estratégia corporativa do BMW Group e abrange todos os produtos da cadeia de valores, desde a produção até ao fim de utilização de todos os seus produtos.

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Um painel internacional de jurados composto por 98 jornalistas especializados atribuiu ao novo BMW iX3 não um, mas dois importantes prémios. O primeiro modelo da Neue Klasse foi distinguido como "Carro Mundial do Ano 2026", superando os concorrentes de todas as categorias, e o galardão de "Veículo Mundial Elétrico 2026".

Durante rigorosos testes de condução, o modelo com a motorização xDrive50 (consumo de energia combinado: 17,9–15,1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); emissões de CO₂ combinadas: 0 g/km (WLTP); autonomia elétrica: 678–805 km (WLTP); classe(s) de CO₂: A)* impressionou o júri com o seu excecional desempenho e dinâmica de condução, bem como pela sua tecnologia de ponta. Para o BMW Group, esta é a décima e décima primeira vitória nos prestigiados World Car Awards, já que em 26 de fevereiro, Oliver Zipse - Presidente do Conselho de Administração da BMW AG, tinha sido distinguido com o prémio "Personalidade do Ano 2026”.

O BMW iX3 é o primeiro modelo Neue Klasse, tendo sido oficialmente apresentado no IAA Mobility 2025. Com um sucesso imediato, o BMW iX3 estabeleceu uma nova linguagem de design, definindo altos padrões na dinâmica de condução e desempenho. Com uma autonomia de até 805 quilómetros, carregamento de bateria de até 400 kW e um consumo de energia de apenas 17,9–15,1 kWh/100 km (WLTP), o BMW iX3 demonstra capacidades excecionais em estrada.

O novo BMW Panoramic iDrive traz inovação ao interior. A unidade de controlo de alto desempenho Heart of Joy e o BMW Dynamic Performance Control elevam o prazer de condução a um novo patamar - razões sólidas para que o júri especializado dos World Car Awards tenha declarado o BMW iX3 "Carro Mundial do Ano 2026" e "Veículo Mundial Elétrico 2026" e, por isso, o novo veículo mais destacado nos mercados automóveis internacionais. Os prémios foram anunciados no Salão Internacional do Automóvel de Nova Iorque (de 1 a 12 de abril de 2026).

O sucesso do BMW iX3 baseia-se na avaliação independente de 98 jornalistas de 33 países. Estes emitiram as suas avaliações detalhadas após testarem os diversos veículos em competição. O BMW iX3 superou 57 concorrentes para conquistar o título principal. Já um total de 43 veículos competiram pelo título de "Veículo Mundial Elétrico".

Oliver Zipse eleito "Personalidade do Ano 2026" 

O desenvolvimento do Neue Klasse está intrinsecamente ligado a Oliver Zipse. Como Presidente do Conselho de Administração da BMW AG desde 2019, Oliver tem conduzido o BMW Group através de um período de profundas mudanças e transformação estratégica - lançando as bases para os modelos do Neue Klasse. O júri explicou: “Sob a sua liderança, a BMW manteve uma abordagem tecnologicamente aberta à eletrificação, digitalização e sustentabilidade, mantendo simultaneamente um forte foco na identidade da marca e na rentabilidade. A liderança firme e orientada para a engenharia de Zipse ajudou a moldar o rumo da BMW num panorama automóvel mundial em rápida evolução.”

Júri informa mais de 413 milhões de leitores 

Criados em 2003 para reconhecer a inovação e produtos de destaque no sector Autómovel mundial, os World Car Awards são entregues anualmente com base no veredicto de um prestigiado júri internacional. Em mais de 20 anos, consolidaram-se firmemente como um complemento aos prémios nacionais e regionais, tendo os resultados das avaliações do júri ajudado mais de 413 milhões de leitores em todo o mundo nas suas decisões de compra - tornando o prémio um dos galardões mais cobiçados da indústria internacional. 

Os veículos elegíveis para "Carro do Ano" devem ser produzidos em volumes de pelo menos 10.000 unidades por ano e ter um preço inferior ao dos carros de luxo nos seus principais mercados. Os modelos nomeados para "Veículo Elétrico" devem ser produzidos em pelo menos 5.000 unidades anuais. Outro requisito é que o veículo tenha estado à venda em pelo menos dois mercados importantes (China, Europa, Índia, Japão, Coreia, América Latina, EUA) e em pelo menos dois continentes distintos, entre 1 de janeiro de 2025 e 30 de março de 2026. Para além dos títulos principais, o evento deste ano distinguiu prémios em outras quatro categorias, incluindo “Carro de Luxo do Ano”, “Carro Desportivo do Ano”, “Carro Urbano do Ano” e “Design do Ano”.

Para mais informações, por favor contactar:

Corporate Communications

BMW Group Portugal

João Trincheiras, Corporate Communications Director

E-mail: Joao.Trincheiras@bmw.pt

Sobre o BMW Group

Com as suas quatro marcas BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce e BMW Motorrad, o BMW Group é o líder mundial no fabrico de automóveis e motociclos premium, prestando igualmente serviços financeiros de alta qualidade. A rede de produção do BMW Group inclui mais de 30 unidades de produção em todo o mundo; a empresa tem uma rede global de vendas em mais de 140 países.

Em 2025, o BMW Group vendeu mais de 2.46 milhões de veículos de passageiros e mais de 202.500 motociclos em todo o mundo. O lucro antes de impostos no exercício de 2025 foi de 10.2 mil milhões de euros, sobre receitas no valor de 135.4 mil milhões de euros. A 31 de dezembro de 2025, o BMW Group tinha um efetivo de 154.540 colaboradores.

O sucesso do BMW Group tem sido, desde sempre, construído numa ótica de longo prazo e assente numa conduta responsável. A Sustentabilidade é um elemento-chave da estratégia corporativa do BMW Group e abrange todos os produtos da cadeia de valores, desde a produção até ao fim de utilização de todos os seus produtos.

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O BMW Série 3 é a essência da marca BMW: durante cinco décadas, este ícone tem representado o prazer de condução desportivo, um design inconfundível e uma evolução consistente.

O novo BMW i3 totalmente elétrico reforça o legado e o carácter familiar do Série 3, com características únicas adicionais. Como segundo modelo da geração Neue Klasse, representa um salto tecnológico para uma nova era, sendo o BMW i3 50 xDrive a primeira motorização a ser lançada no mercado.

Potência e autonomia revolucionárias

O BMW i3 50 xDrive está equipado com a sexta geração da tecnologia BMW eDrive, que inclui dois motores eléctricos de alta eficiência (EESM e ASM) nos eixos dianteiro e traseiro, com uma potência combinada de 345 kW (469 cv) e um binário de 645 Nm (valores provisórios). Esta configuração permite uma autonomia de até 900 km¹ (em ciclo WLTP). O sistema de carregamento rápido DC suporta até 400 kW, possibilitando carregar até 400 km em apenas 10 minutos.² 

Design - O núcleo da marca reinterpretado: moderno, intemporal e inconfundível

O novo BMW i3 incorpora a linguagem de design Neue Klasse com uma estrutura moderna 2.5-box, proporções desportivas e linhas precisas. A dianteira apresenta a icónica grelha da BMW, agora com uma assinatura luminosa inovadora. Como opcional, o pacote Iconic Glow oferece três animações de iluminação personalizáveis (Balanced, Relaxed e Excited), realçando o efeito de profundidade visual da grelha. Na secção traseira destacam-se os faróis horizontais tridimensionais e um difusor que reforça as características dinâmicas do veículo.

Na estreia no mercado do novo BMW i3 estarão disponíveis onze cores exteriores diferentes, com acabamentos na cor solid, frozen e metálica. A nova cor metálica M Le Castellet Blue é exclusiva da gama.

O interior alia espaço, modernidade e foco absoluto no condutor, numa interação harmoniosa entre geometria, luz e som. Com o novo BMW Panoramic iDrive, teto panorâmico opcional com vidro climate Comfort, bancos desportivos M, novas jantes aerodinâmicas M de 21 polegadas, materiais sustentáveis e acabamentos sofisticados - o novo BMW i3 eleva a experiência de condução a um novo patamar.

Experiência digital integrada e intuitiva

Com o BMW Panoramic iDrive, o BMW i3 apresenta um sistema operativo revolucionário que projeta informações no pára-brisas. Este sistema, que inclui o BMW Panoramic Vision e o BMW 3D Head-Up Display opcional, foi desenvolvido com o contributo português da Critical TechWorks ³, e confere ao novo BMW i3 uma experiência digital imersiva e personalizada onde as funcionalidades de realidade aumentada são totalmente focadas no condutor.

O volante multifuncional com tecnologia Shy Tech garante controlo intuitivo sem distrações, enquanto o assistente pessoal inteligente BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, agora com tecnologia de modelo de linguagem avançada (LLM) integrada à Alexa+³, permite comandos de voz naturais e personalizados. Esta tecnologia será implementada gradualmente em todos os modelos com o BMW Operating System 9 e X, ainda que não tenha data prevista para integração no mercado nacional.

Tecnologia de última geração

No coração do BMW i3 encontra-se uma nova arquitetura com quatro supercomputadores dedicados às principais funções do veículo: condução, regeneração, assistência ao condutor e infotainment, sendo o sistema “Heart of Joy” responsável por gerir principalmente a dinâmica da condução. Estes computadores oferecem até 20 vezes mais poder de cálculo em comparação com modelos BMW anteriores e permitem atualizações over-the-air, garantindo que o veículo evolui continuamente ao longo do tempo.

Sustentabilidade e inovação

O BMW i3 segue o conceito holístico de sustentabilidade da marca, com recurso a materiais reciclados e processos que reduzem significativamente as emissões de CO2 ao longo do ciclo de vida do veículo. O sistema BMW eDrive de 6ª Geração, incorpora uma bateria que utiliza células cilíndricas com alta densidade energética e design cell-to-pack que optimiza o peso e o espaço. A construção pack-to-open-body aumenta a rigidez e diminui o peso da carroçaria. O veículo suporta também carregamento bidireccional, permitindo usar a bateria como fonte de energia móvel – tanto para um aproveitamento doméstico como para utilização de dispositivos externos, promovendo uma nova forma de integração energética.

Produção e disponibilidade

O novo BMW i3 será produzido na fábrica da BMW em Munique, com início de produção em agosto de 2026 e previsão de chegada a Portugal no outono do mesmo ano. A produção na fábrica de Munique será direcionada exclusivamente para veículos do Neue Klasse - 100% elétricos - a partir de 2027, consolidando o compromisso do BMW Group com a mobilidade sustentável.

¹ Não existem valores WLTP vinculativos atualmente disponíveis, sendo estes dados provisórios. Além disso, os valores reais dependem de vários fatores, como carga, estilo de condução, trajeto, condições meteorológicas, consumos auxiliares (incluindo ar condicionado), pneus e idade da bateria.

² Segundo ISO 12906 no ciclo WLTP.

³   A Critical TechWorks (CTW), uma joint-venture entre o BMW Group e a empresa portuguesa Critical Software, é hoje o maior hub de desenvolvimento de software do BMW Group na Europa e um dos principais responsáveis pela tecnologia que equipará os novos modelos da BMW, MINI. Na BMW Motorrad, esta implementação será feita de forma gradual, abrangendo a maioria dos novos modelos. Com mais de 3.300 colaboradores nos escritórios de Lisboa, Porto e Braga, a CTW desenvolve hoje uma parte significativa do software presente nos novos modelos baseados na plataforma Neue Klasse. Entre os sistemas com contributo português e presentes no novo BMW i3, incluem-se:

• O novo BMW Panoramic iDrive, centrado no condutor com a abordagem "Eyes on the road", aliando uma experiência digital imersiva e personalizada a funcionalidades de realidade aumentada;
• Sistemas avançados de condução assistida, como o Modelo Digital da Estrada e a Previsão de Mudança de Faixa;
• Funcionalidades de aprendizagem contínua, com reprocessamento de dados em tempo real;
• Infraestruturas de base como a POSIX, Safe POSIX e Node 0, que sustentam a arquitetura modular e segura do sistema operativo BMW;
• A nova geração da MyBMW App, que liga condutor, veículo e mundo exterior;
• A infraestrutura que possibilita Remote Software Updates, que mantêm os veículos tecnologicamente atualizados ao longo do seu ciclo de vida.

Além do que acontece a bordo dos veículos, a CTW está também envolvida no desenvolvimento de soluções de eficiência que permitam um plano de produção mais inteligente, otimizar a logística através da digitalização e ainda outras operações internas do BMW Group.

Para mais informações, por favor contactar:

BMW Group Portugal

João Trincheiras, Corporate Communications Director

joao.trincheiras@bmw.pt

Sobre o BMW Group

Com as suas quatro marcas BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce e BMW Motorrad, o BMW Group é o líder mundial no fabrico de automóveis e motociclos premium, prestando igualmente serviços financeiros de alta qualidade. A rede de produção do BMW Group inclui mais de 30 unidades de produção em todo o mundo; a empresa tem uma rede global de vendas em mais de 140 países. Em 2025, o BMW Group vendeu mais de 2.46 milhões de veículos de passageiros e mais de 202.500 motociclos em todo o mundo. O lucro antes de impostos no exercício de 2025 foi de 10.2 mil milhões de euros, sobre receitas no valor de 135.4 mil milhões de euros. A 31 de dezembro de 2025, o BMW Group tinha um efetivo de 154.540 colaboradores. O sucesso do BMW Group tem sido, desde sempre, construído numa ótica de longo prazo e assente numa conduta responsável. A Sustentabilidade é um elemento-chave da estratégia corporativa do BMW Group e abrange todos os produtos da cadeia de valores, desde a produção até ao fim de utilização de todos os seus produtos.

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Munich. Please find the satellite and streaming details of the BMW Group Keynote as follows:

18 March 2026.

11:00 - 11:40 A.M. CET – Design Premiere of the new BMW i3. LIVE

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Munich. With the new BMW i3, the BMW Group is reaffirming its holistic approach to product sustainability – shining a light on a relevant dimension of product development that has been less visible up until now: health and well-being in the passenger compartment. To address this aspect of vehicle development, interior air quality, material selection and olfactory perception are systematically studied and evaluated at the company’s own odour laboratory.

Holistic product sustainability as a guiding principle.
The BMW Group considers sustainability throughout a vehicle's entire lifecycle – from raw material extraction through the supply chain and production all the way to the use phase and recycling. This 360° approach combines product sustainability, technological innovation and long-term company success. Health and well-being are embedded into product development and systematically integrated into processes and standards.

Interior air quality and its impact on health.
Vehicle interior air quality is an important factor for health and well-being inside the vehicle. Emissions from materials, as well as influences such as temperature and humidity directly impact vehicle occupants. When selecting materials for the vehicle interior, the BMW Group therefore pays close attention to avoiding emissions that could be detrimental to health. For more than 25 years, the company has relied on its own testing methods to measure and evaluate emissions and scent profiles in the vehicle interior. The latest findings from toxicology, health and sensory research are continuously applied to in-house standards that the BMW Group also actively shares in international standardisation and specialised bodies.
The aim is to ensure the interior has a scent that is authentic, discreet and high-end, reinforcing the brand's premium promise. The use of artificial fragrances is deliberately avoided.

Scent as a subconscious dimension.
The BMW Group deliberately addresses on scent in the vehicle interior, as this has a significant influence on the occupants’ health and well-being.
Scents act directly on the limbic system, evoking emotions and memories, and contributing to the subjective feeling of safety. A pleasant and subtle scent is therefore part of the premium experience and an expression of the brand's aspirations.
By minimising harmful emissions and selecting high-quality materials, the BMW Group acknowledges its responsibility for the health of its customers. Managing scent is therefore part of a holistic approach to sustainability across the entire lifecycle.

Inside the BMW Group scent laboratory.
At the BMW Group scent laboratory, materials, components and complete vehicle interiors are tested under realistic conditions. The analysis relies on the integration of modern measurement technologies and the trained sensory evaluation of BMW Group experts. Humans remain central to this process. This approach ensures compliance with legal requirements and adherence to internal quality standards. Scent is viewed as part of a multi-sensory, holistic experience. What matters most is not the individual component, but the interaction of all materials in the vehicle interior, which determines the overall olfactory experience.

Health and well-being as elements of product sustainability.
The new BMW i3 embodies an aspiration that applies to the entire BMW Group brand portfolio: In addition to a consistent decarbonisation strategy throughout the vehicle lifecycle, the model relies on a high percentage of secondary materials and innovative material concepts for the interior.
“Health and well-being are an integral part of product sustainability for us. Environmental factors and a growing health awareness are changing how we perceive our living spaces – including our cars. Our customers expect products that are designed to take their health and well-being into account. That is why interior air quality is a key product feature in our holistic approach to sustainability,” according to Nils Hesse, Vice President Product Sustainability at the BMW Group.

Munich. In the BMW i3, as with the BMW iX3, the BMW Group applies a 360° approach to sustainability. At its core is decarbonisation throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle – from product development through the supply chain and production to the end of the use phase. In this way, the second Neue Klasse model also contributes to achieving the ambitious, overarching CO₂e targets the company has set itself.

CO₂e benefits already after 1-2 years of use.
Depending on the drive train variant, annual mileage and source of the electricity used for charging, the new BMW i3 50xDrive already achieves a CO₂e advantage over a comparable model with an internal combustion engine after one to two years of use[1].

Decarbonisation in the supply chain.
Targeted decarbonisation is a key starting point for reducing CO₂e emissions throughout the supply chain. The use of renewable energies, the increasing share of secondary material, and product and process innovations – for example, in the Gen6 cell and high-voltage battery – contribute to a significant emissions reduction across the entire supply chain.
The results of this systematic approach are demonstrated by the emission reductions achieved: Specific measures during product development of the BMW i3 lowered supply chain CO₂e emissions by about a third.[2]

Innovative materials and technologies for interior and exterior.
The “Design for Circularity” principle is also systematically applied in the new BMW i3. The concept incorporates gradually increased use of secondary materials, targeted reduction of material selection and optimised dismantling capability.
For example, the BMW i3 uses 30 percent recycled plastic in its front bumper trim. At the same time, the number of different materials used for the entire bumper, excluding mounted parts, was reduced from 15 to 7, compared to the predecessor model (seventh-generation BMW 3 Series). Due to the high use of a plastic particularly suitable for recycling, the proportion of recyclable plastic was increased from approximately 46 percent in the predecessor to about 85 percent[3]. This enables the recovery of high-quality plastic recyclates from the vehicle.
Another example of how the “Design for Circularity” principle is implemented in the new BMW i3 is the Econeer seat covers offered as part of the “Essential” equipment line, which are made from a recyclable textile composite. The basic material for the upper fabric is 100-percent recycled PET. The use of recycled PET granulate – as the base material for the polyester yarn required – significantly reduces CO₂e emissions and water consumption during manufacturing compared to primary material. The dismantling capability of the seat cover has also been improved to facilitate a material-specific separation at the end of the lifecycle.

Use of secondary materials in the new BMW i3.
The new BMW i3 consists of approx. 30 percent secondary materials in total[4]^: These include cast aluminium components, such front and rear knuckle, with 80 percent secondary material content, and cast aluminium wheel rims with 70 percent secondary aluminium.The housing for the rear electric motor, produced at BMW Plant Landshut, comprises up to two-thirds secondary aluminium. A portion of the energy used in production comes from renewable sources.
In the Gen6 battery cells of the BMW i3 high‑voltage battery, secondary materials are partially used for cobalt, lithium and nickel. Energy from renewable sources is used in manufacturing the anode and cathode materials, as well as for cell production. In comparison to the previous model’s Gen5 cell, CO₂e emissions were reduced by approx. 33 percent per watt hour.
Further examples of the innovative use of engineering and secondary materials include the engine compartment cover and the storage compartment under the BMW i3's bonnet. The starting material for these consists of 30 percent recycled maritime plastic – post-consumer material from used fishing nets and ropes – while the base material for the yarn used in the textiles for the headliner, A-pillar and parcel shelf consists entirely of recycled material.

Enhanced efficiency during use phase.
With the EfficientDynamics technology package, vehicle efficiency is optimised across all subsystems during the use phase.
This encompasses aerodynamics, lightweight construction, rolling resistance and overall energy management, for example. Efficientynamics has been employed by the BMW Group since 2007, across all drive technologies.

BMW Group Plant Munich undergoes extensive modernisation.
BMW Group Plant Munich is the BMW Group’s main plant.For more than a century, the plant has been producing premium mobility in Munich’s Milbertshofen district. Over the past four years, the site has been completely modernised: In addition to a new body shop, a state-of-the-art vehicle assembly was also built, including logistics areas. The new facilities are now in the final stages of construction. Production of the new BMW i3 will get underway here in 2026. Just one year later, the Munich location will transition its production portfolio to exclusively fully-electric vehicles for the Neue Klasse. As the BMW Group’s oldest automobile production site, the plant sources 100 percent of its external electricity requirements from renewable energy.

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

Transparency through Product Carbon Footprint .
The BMW Group has published its vehicles’ Product Carbon Footprint, as validated by the German Technical Inspection Association (TÜV), for many years in the so-called Vehicle Footprint. This report is publicly available here for all drive trains of the new BMW 3 Series from the Start of Production and can also be accessed in the My BMW app. In this way, the BMW Group creates transparency around the percentage of secondary materials and CO₂e emissions across the vehicles’ entire lifecycle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Munich. BMW Group Plant Munich is entering the next phase, as the plant launches production of the first near-series test vehicles for the new BMW i3*. This marks the beginning of the final preparation phase for the start of series production in the second half of 2026.

“Production of pre-series vehicles is an important milestone for our plant,” says Peter Weber, Head of BMW Group Plant Munich. “For the first time, we have built a BMW i3 entirely at our plant – using state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and digitally connected processes. With production now close to series maturity, our logistics and production processes are performing under real-world conditions across all technologies: in our modernised press shop, the new body shop, the state-of-the-art paint shop and the new assembly area, as well as the innovative logistics structures. Over the coming months, we will apply the lessons learned from the ramp-up to further refine the processes for series production and ensure a smooth series launch.”

On the road to series production

Integration of new models begins with pre-series vehicles – a crucial step in gearing up for future series production.

What makes Plant Munich unique is that a team from the facility has so far worked alongside a team from the nearby pilot plant to assemble the first vehicles at the Research and Innovation Centre. With the completion of Plant Munich’s new manufacturing and logistics areas, vehicles now pass through all production steps on site. This means that all logistics processes, manufacturing equipment and operations must already run smoothly. Although quantities are still small, all parts are supplied via the designated material flows and processed on the production line. Every part and every production step is closely scrutinised. A particular focus is on the approval inspection for cutting-edge production equipment and tools, and on how these are digitally integrated with existing systems.

Running system tests for the future vehicle model helps identify further potential for optimisation. In the coming months, efforts will be directed towards refining processes, based on the insights gained.

Employee training – first virtually, then in the real world

During this phase, employees will also undergo intensive training: until recently, using augmented reality and now, on the new installations and machinery. Close cooperation across all areas of production will ensure operations are seamlessly integrated for a smooth and successful series launch.

Munich. Advances in electric drive technology and additional standard and optional equipment are enhancing the appeal of the current BMW model range in spring 2026. The BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 all-electric models will come with new power electronics, for lower consumption and a longer range. The BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé will have 2-zone automatic air conditioning as standard. In addition, all BMW models will feature the new BMW emblem on the bonnet. 

Longer ranges for BMW iX1 and BMW iX2.

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 16.1–16.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A; range 458–461 km) and the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 17.2–17.1 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A; range 429–430 km) will in future come with silicon-carbide semiconductor components in their power electronics (SiC inverter). This enables greater efficiency, reduces consumption on the combined WLTP cycle and increases the vehicles’ range by a good 40 kilometres. Other models to include this technology from spring 2026 are the BMW iX2 eDrive20 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 15.7–15.6 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A; range 474 km) and the BMW iX2 xDrive30 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 16.7–16.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A; range 444–449 km), with similar effects on consumption and range.

BMW iX3 option for faster AC charging, plus new colours.
The BMW iX3 (BMW iX3 50 xDrive: energy consumption, combined: 17.9–15.1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, combined: 0 g/km (WLTP); electric range: 679–805 km (WLTP); CO₂ class(es): A) will in future offer the AC charging Professional option. This supports AC charging at up to 22 kW and also includes the Vehicle-to-Load function. The vehicle can then be used as a mobile power bank and supply external electrical devices with up to 3.7 kW of power.

And there will be three new, attractive exterior colour options for the BMW iX3 from spring 2026: Eucalyptus Green metallic, BMW Individual Frozen Space Silver metallic and Fire Red metallic. A new option available in combination with the BMW Contemporary Digital White Bicolour interior is the BMW Individual steering wheel in Digital White. Moreover, from March, the Contemporary, BMW M and BMW Individual interior designs will include a stainless steel loading sill. In conjunction with the M Sport Package and M Sport Package Pro, the BMW iX3 will include a vehicle key with M stripes.

BMW M revises drive technology – readying the BMW M5 and BMW XM Label high-performance models for the Euro 7 emissions standard.
From 2027, new emissions and exhaust regulations will come into force in the EU. These will require comprehensive technical upgrades, especially for high-performance vehicles like the BMW M5 and BMW XM. BMW M is responding to these requirements at an early stage, introducing optimised drive technology for the BMW M5 from March 2026 and for the BMW XM Label from April 2026. This applies to all EU countries as well as countries outside the EU that follow EU directives on emissions compliance.

The technical advances are focused on the M Hybrid system’s internal combustion engine. Key elements include optimised engine control, improved exhaust re-treatment and introduction of the Miller combustion process, which makes for increased efficiency and reduces emissions. The output of the V8 engine in the BMW M5 is adjusted from the previous 430 kW/585 hp to 400 kW/544 hp. The electric drive remains unchanged, but now comes with optimised software. The perfect interplay of the two powertrain elements ensures that the system output of the BMW M5 remains unchanged at 535 kW/727 hp (BMW M5 Sedan: energy consumption, weighted, combined: 17.7–17.3 kWh/100 km and 5.2–4.9 l/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, weighted, combined: 118–113 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined D–C; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.7–10.5 l/100 km (WLTP); BMW M5 Touring: energy consumption, weighted, combined: 18.1–17.7 kWh/100 km and 5.5–5.2 l/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, weighted, combined: 124–118 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined D; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 11.0–10.7 l/100 km (WLTP))¹. This makes for continued dynamic performance at the highest level.

The 4.4-litre V8 unit in the BMW XM Label (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 25.7 kWh/100 km and 5.3 l/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, weighted, combined: 121 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined D; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 12.9 l/100 km (WLTP))¹ will also benefit from the Miller combustion process. With its system output unchanged at 550 kW/748 hp, the BMW XM Label remains the most powerful BMW M production model. By taking this action, BMW M ensures that its customers have consistent access to state-of-the-art high-performance vehicles that meet future environmental requirements with innovative technology, even under volatile regulatory conditions. Without compromising on the characteristic BMW M performance.

2-zone automatic air conditioning for BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé.
The BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé will come with 2-zone automatic air conditioning as standard from spring 2026. Moreover, the BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue metallic exterior colour will in future be available for both models in conjunction with the optional roof in Black. The BMW 1 Series with optional M Sport package as well as the BMW M135 xDrive (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 8.2 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions 185 g/km; CO₂ class G) can now be ordered with the additional Cape York Green metallic exterior colour.

Supremely sporty looks: BMW 4 Series with M Carbon mirror caps.
When ordered with the optional M Sport package, the BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Convertible and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé can in future be fitted with optional M Carbon mirror caps. This offer does not apply to the BMW 4 Series M Performance models, where specific mirror caps are available as part of the M Carbon package. 

Help when it is needed: Tyre repair kit Plus.
From spring 2026, the tyre repair kit Plus will come as standard for various BMW models. It makes for particularly quick and reliable help in the event of a puncture. It will now be added to the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid, the BMW 5 Series Sedan (depending on the choice of alloy wheels), the BMW X3, the BMW 7 Series, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé and the BMW iX.

New BMW emblem: Hallmark of the BMW models.
From February 2026, the bonnets of all BMW models will feature the new BMW emblem. This will coincide with the changeover to the new M logo. 

^* All new models due to enter production in March 2026.

¹ For plug-in hybrids: weighted, combined (EC AC charge weighted).

All descriptions of model variants, equipment, technical data, consumption and emission values are for vehicles as offered on the German market.

All technical data are preliminary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Munich/Las Vegas. In 2026, BMW will expand its BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, built on Amazon’s AI Alexa+ architecture, taking voice interaction between humans and vehicles to a new level.

BMW will become the first car manufacturer to integrate the AI assistant technology into its vehicles, starting with the BMW iX3. This new functionality enables intuitive and intelligent interaction between passengers and the vehicle in a natural dialogue including both the operation of vehicle functions as well as access to information and knowledge beyond the vehicle.

For the first time, users will also be able to ask multiple questions in a single sentence covering both your vehicle’s features and general knowledge topics.
The ability to link the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Amazon accounts will also make it easier to search for and stream music, retrieve public news, and access a wide range of other content.

"Our partnership with Amazon is based on a shared vision of technological excellence," says Stephan Durach, BMW Group – Senior Vice President Development, Digital Services, Infotainment, Connected Company. "This has resulted in a product that sets new standards in the naturalness of human-vehicle interaction through the use of artificial intelligence. With the addition of Amazon's Alexa+ technology to the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the vehicle becomes an intelligent companion for its users."

“BMW Group has been fantastic to work with as we introduce the first implementation of the new Alexa Custom Assistant. BMW’s advanced technology, combined with the intelligence and conversational capabilities of Alexa+, creates a truly sophisticated in-vehicle experience." says Daniel Rausch, Vice President of Alexa and Echo.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant powered by Amazon Alexa+:  Natural language and free choice of words represent the latest development of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. The use of predefined voice commands (intents) is no longer necessary. This means that with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, various requests and queries can be linked together as in a normal human conversation, and follow-up questions can be asked. BMW customers can trust that their vehicle understands them in context and provides the appropriate answers. For example¹⁾, when asked, “Hey BMW what’s the most famous painting there is in the world and where can I find it?” the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant will provide the corresponding answer (e.g., Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, Louvre) and can link this answer directly to other vehicle functions such as navigation. The follow-up request "Take me there!" will then enable direct guidance to the exhibition location of the artwork. The intelligent voice assistant also uses such interactive dialogues to respond even more precisely to future voice commands and anticipate the intent of the question.

The integration of Amazon Alexa+ architecture into the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant represents a technological leap forward that focuses on added value for the customer.

The AI technology used in the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a Large Language Model (LLM), a generative AI that understands language and is capable of formulating its own responses. 

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with AI technology initially available in Germany and the US. 

The enhanced AI-supported BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant will be presented to the public for the first time at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Starting in the second half of 2026, BMW iX3 customers in Germany and the US will be the first to benefit from the advantages of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant powered by Amazon Alexa+. Other markets and model series will follow gradually. The UI/UX of the BMW iX3 is based on the new BMW Panoramic iDrive control concept with BMW Operating System X. 

This integration is an important step on the BMW Group's path to offering this AI technology across the entire BMW model range²⁾. It exemplifies the seamless integration of the "software-defined vehicle" (SDV) into the customer's digital ecosystem.

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant has played a central role in the BMW iDrive operating concept since 2018. In 2022, the addition of Amazon Alexa Custom Assistant to the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant led to even more information diversity, faster response times, and better understanding of user requests. Most recently, in 2025, the intelligent voice assistant was expanded for all BMW vehicles with Operating System 9 to include new functions such as music search, news, sports, and general knowledge. The integration of Amazon Alexa+ technology into the next-generation BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant demonstrates the innovative power of the cooperation between the BMW Group and Amazon. 

¹⁾ The video in the press release shows a question in English. For the market launch, the corresponding languages, German and English, will be offered for Germany and the US respectively.

²⁾ Latest in the 2^nd half of 2026, gradually for all BMW models with BMW Operating System 9 and X.

Munich. The new BMW iX3 and its trailblazing innovations will be shown at the CES 2026. Having won multiple innovation- and car-of-the-year awards* even before hitting the streets, the first vehicle of BMW’s Neue Klasse is set to impress the visitors of the most influential technology trade show.

At the BMW booth in the Silver Lot in front of the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, visitors can experience the BMW Panoramic iDrive with the new AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in the BMW iX3. Through its collaboration with Amazon, BMW becomes the first automaker to integrate Alexa+ technology into its vehicles—a major step forward for in-vehicle conversational AI. With natural dialogue and intelligent capabilities, the system moves beyond simple voice commands to deliver a context-aware, personalized experience that helps drivers stay focused on the road. This new level of voice interaction can also be experienced at Amazon’s Devices & Services Exhibit in the Venetian Hotel, Ballrooms G-J.

The new BMW iX3 represents a leap forward in development that extends well beyond the reaches of a conventional model renewal. The advances made in terms of design and technology create the impression that a complete vehicle generation has been skipped. For the BMW Group, the launch of the new BMW iX3 also represents a milestone in the transformation process when it comes to electrification, digitalization and circularity. Spearheading the arrival of the Neue Klasse, it offers customers the latest design and technological innovations, which will shape the brand’s entire model range moving forwards. The technologies of the Neue Klasse will be incorporated into a total of 40 new models and model updates between now and 2027.

In 2023, the BMW i Vision Dee showed a vision of the Neue Klasse becoming a true companion with conversational AI capabilities. With a gigantic dashboard, the new display and operating concept BMW Panoramic iDrive was revealed in a spectacular way at CES 2025. With the new BMW iX3 coming to CES 2026, which embodies these key innovations, the BMW Group delivers on the promises made at previous CES appearances.

* References:
Car of the Year from Electrifying.com
Time Magazine Best Inventions 2025 
Top Gear’s Car of the Year
Beste Innovation 2025 Autobild Goldenes Lenkrad
Carwow Auto Innovation Award
CAR Magazine: BMW iX3 (2025) review: Neue Klasse, new benchmark 
Auto Express: The New BMW iX3 Is So Good, it Might Just Be The Best Car On Sale 
The Sun: BMW’s new iX3 is a tech-packed electric SUV that rewrites the rulebook — it’s cheaper, faster and goes way further 

On-location photos and b-roll material from the International Media Launch Sotogrande, Spain.

A BMW Portugal apresentou hoje, em Lisboa, o novo BMW iX3, o primeiro modelo de produção da nova geração Neue Klasse, e a campanha “Com Tecnologia Portuguesa da Critical TechWorks”.

A plataforma Neue Klasse representa a maior revolução tecnológica do BMW Group em mais de meio século. Desenvolvida de raiz para responder aos desafios da mobilidade elétrica, com foco na digitalização e na sustentabilidade, o Neue Klasse estabelece uma nova referência na arquitetura, eficiência energética, experiência digital e na conectividade dos novos modelos BMW.

Esta plataforma servirá de base aos novos veículos da marca e atualizações de modelos atuais, alcançando diferentes segmentos e formatos, e incorpora avanços estruturais ao nível do chassis, bateria e da gestão dos motores.

É também a primeira geração a funcionar sobre um ecossistema digital verdadeiramente integrado, com quatro “supercomputadores” a bordo, com uma grande parte da tecnologia desenvolvida em Portugal.

Portugal escreve parte do código da mobilidade do futuro

A Critical TechWorks (CTW), uma joint-venture entre o BMW Group e a empresa portuguesa Critical Software, é hoje o maior hub de desenvolvimento de software do BMW Group na Europa e um dos principais responsáveis pela tecnologia que equipará os novos modelos da BMW, MINI. Na BMW Motorrad, esta implementação será feita de forma gradual, abrangendo a maioria dos novos modelos.

Com mais de 3.300 colaboradores nos escritórios de Lisboa, Porto e Braga, a CTW desenvolve hoje uma parte significativa do software presente nos novos modelos baseados na plataforma Neue Klasse.

Entre os sistemas com contributo português e presentes no novo BMW iX3, incluem-se:

• O novo BMW Panoramic iDrive, centrado no condutor com a abordagem "Eyes on the road", aliando uma experiência digital imersiva e personalizada a funcionalidades de realidade aumentada;
• Sistemas avançados de condução assistida, como o Modelo Digital da Estrada e a Previsão de Mudança de Faixa;
• Funcionalidades de aprendizagem contínua, com reprocessamento de dados em tempo real;
• Infraestruturas de base como a POSIX, Safe POSIX e Node 0, que sustentam a arquitetura modular e segura do sistema operativo BMW;
• A nova geração da MyBMW App, que liga condutor, veículo e mundo exterior;
• A infraestrutura que possibilita Remote Software Updates, que mantêm os veículos tecnologicamente atualizados ao longo do seu ciclo de vida.

Além do que acontece a bordo dos veículos, a CTW está também envolvida no desenvolvimento de soluções de eficiência que permitam um plano de produção mais inteligente, otimizar a logística através da digitalização e ainda outras operações internas do BMW Group.

Para João Trincheiras, Corporate Communications Director da BMW Portugal:

“O Neue Klasse é mais do que uma linha de modelos. É uma filosofia, um conceito e uma plataforma que marca a próxima era. Durante tempos de grande incerteza, como foi o período da pandemia do covid-19, fomos ousados e avançámos com confiança para este projeto, para um novo capítulo do BMW Group.

O novo BMW iX3 é a concretização desta visão da marca, que agora se reinventa. E estamos muito orgulhosos porque uma parte significativa da tecnologia destes novos modelos é desenvolvida em Portugal, pela Critical TechWorks.

A Critical TechWorks não é apenas um fornecedor de software – é parte do cérebro tecnológico do BMW Group. Através do talento nacional, criámos um ecossistema que tem impacto direto nos condutores, nas fábricas e na visão de futuro da marca.”

Para Christine Marconcin, COO da da Critical TechWorks:

“A Critical TechWorks e o BMW Group têm vindo a crescer lado a lado, num percurso sólido de colaboração e inovação que reforça o papel de Portugal na indústria automóvel global. Hoje, nenhum veículo do BMW Group sai da fábrica sem o contributo direto da Critical TechWorks, que desenvolve cerca de 150 produtos de software automóvel, influenciando a forma como milhões de condutores interagem com os seus veículos em todo o mundo.

Este percurso comprova a força do talento português e a sua capacidade de transformar desafios como a digitalização, a inteligência artificial e a sustentabilidade em soluções tecnológicas que impulsionam a mobilidade do futuro. Um percurso que continuará a fortalecer-se em 2026, consolidando Portugal como um polo estratégico de inovação no setor automóvel.”

O novo BMW iX3 como símbolo da transformação

O novo BMW iX3 é o primeiro modelo de produção da plataforma Neue Klasse e exemplifica a nova abordagem da marca: elétrica, digital, emocional e centrada na experiência do condutor.

• Potência: 469cv, binário de 645Nm
• Autonomia WLTP: até 805 km
• Arquitetura elétrica de 800V, com carregamento até 400 kW
• Sistema central “Heart of Joy” para gestão integrada da tração, regeneração, direção e travagem
• Panoramic iDrive com interface intuitiva, desenvolvida em Portugal

Mais do que a apresentação do novo modelo da marca bávara, este evento marca a concretização de uma visão arrojada que alia inovação tecnológica, sustentabilidade e design vanguardista. Assim, este foi também o momento escolhido pela BMW Portugal para destacar o contributo nacional, através da intervenção da CTW, para o futuro da mobilidade elétrica, digital e inteligente dos seus próximos veículos.

A chegada do novo BMW iX3 ao mercado português está prevista para março de 2026 com um preço de venda de 72.900€.

^{Sobre o BMW Group}

^{Com as suas quatro marcas BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce e BMW Motorrad, o BMW Group é o líder mundial no fabrico de automóveis e motociclos de alta qualidade e presta também serviços financeiros de alta qualidade. A rede de produção do BMW Group inclui mais de 30 unidades de produção em todo o mundo; a empresa tem uma rede global de vendas em mais de 140 países. Em 2024, o BMW Group vendeu mais de 2,45 milhões de veículos de passageiros e mais de 210.000 motociclos em todo o mundo. O lucro antes de impostos no exercício de 2024 foi de 11,0 mil milhões de euros, sobre receitas no valor de 142,4 mil milhões de euros. A 31 de dezembro de 2024, o BMW Group tinha um efetivo de 159.104 colaboradores. O sucesso do BMW Group tem sido, desde sempre, construído numa ótica de longo prazo e assente numa conduta responsável. A sustentabilidade é um elemento-chave da estratégia corporativa do BMW Group e abrange todos os produtos da cadeia de valores, desde a produção até ao fim de utilização de todos os seus produtos.}

^{Sobre a campanha “Com Tecnologia Portuguesa da Critical TechWorks”}

^{“Com Tecnologia Portuguesa da Critical TechWorks” é a nova campanha institucional do BMW Group Portugal que destaca o contributo nacional para o futuro da mobilidade elétrica, digital e inteligente da marca. Através da Critical TechWorks, uma joint-venture entre o BMW Group e a portuguesa Critical Software, mais de 3.300 engenheiros e especialistas em Lisboa, Porto e Braga desenvolvem uma parte significativa do software presente nos novos modelos da BMW e da MINI. Entre os projetos liderados a partir de Portugal incluem-se sistemas como o Panoramic iDrive, funcionalidades de condução assistida, inteligência artificial a bordo, a app MyBMW e os Remote Software Updates. A campanha reforça o posicionamento do BMW Group como a marca automóvel premium que mais investe em tecnologia em Portugal e celebra o papel do talento português na criação dos automóveis do futuro.}

Munich. Autumn 2025 adds revised powertrains, new features and practical details to the current BMW model range. The entry-level models into the world of BMW M – the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé as well as the corresponding models in the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series – will in future have more powerful and fuel-efficient petrol engines. In the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and the BMW i4, the optional Adaptive LED Headlights will now also include laser rear lights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The optional Adaptive LED Headlights for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and BMW i4 will also benefit from a significant upgrade. In addition to headlights that will illuminate the road evenly in every situation, this option will now also include laser rear lights. Moreover, Adaptive LED Headlights are also available as an individual option without the M Sport package Pro for the BMW 420i, BMW 420d and BMW 420d xDrive.

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

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

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

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

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

Munich. For the launch of the new BMW iX3, BMW and its lead agency Jung von Matt Hamburg are presenting an international campaign that marks the start of a new era. The claim “The first of a new era” serves to position the BMW iX3 as the first model based on the future-forward Neue Klasse platform. This new chapter in the history of BMW puts the focus on electric mobility, digitalisation and sustainability while exploring new facets of the Sheer Driving Pleasure that has always been a key part of the BMW brand DNA.

The Neue Klasse: BMW enters a new era of driving pleasure with the iX3.
“It was the first Neue Klasse, in the 1960s, which laid the foundations for the global success of BMW. Today’s Neue Klasse takes us into a whole new era, which starts with the BMW iX3 as the first model from this new vehicle generation. It stands for electric mobility without range anxiety and for a digital experience that uses intelligent solutions to put our customers at the centre. Moreover, it stands for sustainable production committed to responsible action. But most of all, it starts a new chapter for driving pleasure. The Neue Klasse goes along with a new era in marketing – an era fully focused on our customers. They can now experience a highly advanced configurator as well as innovative services that are more intuitive and personal than ever before. Our brand film illustrates this sense of a new beginning – while demonstrating that the Neue Klasse is more than a vehicle: it is a promise to shape the future of BMW,” explains Bernd Körber, Head of Product & Brand Management for BMW.

Andreas Ernst, Managing Director at Jung von Matt Hamburg, adds: “The automotive market is undergoing the most sweeping change in its history. For a brand like BMW that tends to be ahead of its competitors, innovation is key. But to set itself apart on the global stage in the long term, every brand needs a relevant promise that speaks to emotions – and that is something BMW has more of than any other car brand. BMW literally invented driving pleasure. Its Neue Klasse now transports it into a new era.”

Optimised content for all international channels and touchpoints.
The focal point of the campaign is a brand film, which, following the premiere of the BMW iX3 at the IAA Mobility 2025 (9 to 14 September 2025), will be used in all global markets – on TV as well as the brand’s digital channels.

The film recalls the unique history of BMW using legendary models such as the BMW 1800, the BMW M1, the BMW 3 Series, the BMW X5 and the electrified BMW i8. These vehicles are literally “coming home” to the BMW Headquarters so they can witness the birth of the new BMW iX3. As a new milestone, this vehicle provides a bridge between a past steeped in tradition and an electric, digital and sustainable future. The film was produced by Tempomedia.

It is accompanied by ten product short films, one product launch film, and content optimised for social media. Illustrating the hallmark BMW driving enjoyment for the digital age, these can be deployed globally.

With its new BMW iX3, BMW also puts the focus on key Neue Klasse innovations, such as the new BMW Panoramic iDrive, the high-performance control unit known as the “Heart of Joy” and the new, consciously minimalist design language. The BMW iX3 has an all-electric range of up to 805 kilometres (BMW iX3 50 xDrive WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 17.9 – 15.1 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; CO₂ class A; range 678 – 805 km)*, which underlines how BMW combines progress and driving pleasure.

In parallel with the campaign, BMW is introducing additional changes. The brand design has been refreshed in collaboration with BECC Agency GmbH, Munich. Teaming up with photographer Alex Rank, BMW and Jung von Matt have developed a new, confident visual language.

Click here to view the BMW brand film for the international campaign.

The First of a New Era I Introducing the New BMW iX3.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Here it is. The first of a new era. The future of the car.

I’ve been with the BMW Group for more than 34 years now. During this time, I’ve witnessed many world premieres, exciting new concepts and bold technological innovations. But, for me – and for all of us at the BMW Group – today’s premiere is truly a “once-in-a-lifetime moment”. When else do you get to re-imagine a brand like BMW from the ground up? The chance to create an entirely new generation of vehicles? The chance to break completely new ground?

This year’s ##IAA MOBILITY## brings us full circle. You’ll remember that,

right here in Munich, back in 2021, I promised we would lead BMW into a new era. With the NEUE KLASSE.

Today, just four years later, we deliver on that promise. Here's the proof. The NEUE KLASSE is much more than just one new car. It represents a completely new model generation. A massive leap that will shape the entire brand for years to come.

Why now? Why such a bold step? Because we know the time is right.

Ground-breaking innovations don’t come out of nowhere.
They start with individual technological advances.

With people who recognize the untapped potential. With a visionary team that transforms those individual parts into something totally new – something far greater than the sum of its parts.

That’s where we were at the start of the decade. We saw the chance

for a massive leap in development across all relevant technologies –

from battery technology to digital user experience to computing power. A unique opportunity to completely rethink the car. It was a time for pioneers. In other words: the perfect BMW moment.

We have poured our vast experience, our wealth of technical know-how and – above all – our heart and soul into developing the
NEUE KLASSE. It wasn’t easy. But, together, we made it happen.

This is what the ##BMW iX3## represents.

We have taken the world with us on our “road to NEUE KLASSE”. Five vision vehicles. Highlighting five key aspects of the
NEUE KLASSE.

At the beginning, we demonstrated how sustainability and circular economy could be realized in a premium product. BMW i Vision Dee blurred the lines between reality and the virtual world – and offered a first glimpse of our new BMW Panoramic iDrive. At the IAA Mobility in 2023, things got much more concrete. A typically sporty BMW sedan with the new design language of the NEUE KLASSE. This was soon followed by a look at the future of the Sports Activity Vehicles. As you can see: We were already close to the real thing at that point. Sheer Driving Pleasure – taken to a whole new level. The VDX demonstrated this. An impressive proof of the potential unlocked by integrating different technologies in the NEUE KLASSE. BMW driving dynamics at its finest.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Our goal with the NEUE KLASSE was to create the best overall system for our customers. That’s why the iX3 and the upcoming vehicles of the NEUE KLASSE integrate everything we’ve showcased in recent years. When it comes to design, we have even skipped an entire generation. And there's no one better to explain how our customers will experience this with all their senses than Adrian van Hooydonk.

Speech Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design

Thank you, Oliver. Welcome ladies and gentlemen!

Yes, the big moment has finally come. We are launching the
BMW iX3, the very first car of the NEUE KLASSE. As Oliver mentioned, we have been working on this for the past 4 years and with the NEUE KLASSE we are taking very big steps in technology. These bigger steps in technology can only become meaningful hand in hand with big steps in design.

The BMW iX3 has a much bigger range helped by a very clean shape with excellent aerodynamics. In the interior you will find a new display concept that allowed us to clean-up the dashboards and completely redefine the driving experience.

But let‘s look at the exterior design first:

We have typical solid BMW SAV proportions with a lot of presence and emphasis on all four wheels. The surfaces are very clean with only a few precise lines. The front-end shows a new interpretation of the BMW typical face in which we replace chrome with light. Vertically oriented kidneys match the more upright overall appearance of our SAV.

This new light signature is part of the daytime running light and it will make the new iX3 very recognizable by day and by night. Overall, the car has a very solid stance and strong shoulders and, in the rear, again a new light signature that emphasizes the width of the car.

In the interior you will find that the driving experience is and will remain our focus, putting the driver at ease and in control! The key element to this is our all-new BMW Panoramic Vision which projects in the bottom of the windscreen and builds upon our years of experience with head up displays. This new display is visible for all passengers on board and will allow you to quickly check the information you want and need while keeping your hands on the wheel and your focus on the road ahead. Together with our new free cut central display and iconic steering wheel these elements are the corner stones of our new Panoramic iDrive system, a whole new driving experience that you will find in all our future BMW models from now on!

This new user experience already starts when you approach the car and continues as you get in and set the car up to your personal preferences. With My Modes you can do that very easily and select a perfectly curated driving experience – from screen content or colors to light and sound and even driving characteristics.

So, our new Operating System X focuses on the best driving experience but will also allow you a much higher level of personalization making your new BMW truly yours. Overall, the new digital aspects of our cars will make them more intelligent and easier to use. At the same time, this has allowed us to design much cleaner and warmer interiors, creating very personal living environments

on four wheels. The interior trim “Digital White” is spacious and modern.

But what about other options?

We curated various interior trims with a lot of attention to detail,

giving each trim a unique & distinctive character. These trims can be combined with a wide variety of exterior colors giving our customers plenty of choice in a few easy steps.

So, starting with the BMW iX3 we are introducing a new form language that will lead to a new look and feel for the entire
BMW brand. Our designs will be very clean and at the same time
very strong in character, but above all: more BMW then ever!

Thank you very much!

Speech Oliver Zipse,
Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG

Thank you, Adrian. From driving dynamics to drivetrain, from battery technology to the operating concept and digital user experience: Every one of these elements has been significantly enhanced for the NEUE KLASSE.

Looking at the performance data for the BMW iX3 gives you an idea

of what our customers can look forward to. The iX3 is all-electric. With more range and faster charging: that was our promise – and we have delivered. The iX3 offers a range of more than 800 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. Range anxiety? We’re making sure it’s a thing of the past. Also thanks to its ultra-fast charging capability: The peak charging power is up to 400 kilowatts. In other words: In just 10 minutes, the iX3 charges enough to drive more than 370 kilometers.

At BMW, we are known for our driver orientation. Hands on the wheel, eyes on the road, with the right data just where you need it.

With BMW Panoramic iDrive, the windscreen itself even becomes

a projection surface – merging reality and the virtual world in perfect interplay. Here, we're once again setting a new standard – and not just in the iX3. We’re rolling out BMW Panoramic iDrive across our entire product range.

The iX3 also strikes perfect harmony between hardware and software. Four central computers deliver the necessary computing power, processing data up to 20 times faster than conventional systems: genuine super-brains. BMW drivers will appreciate one of these systems in particular – the Heart of Joy, which combines all functionalities for the drivetrain and driving dynamics: Over 100 years of expertise in driving dynamics, now enhanced by digital capabilities. You’ll feel the difference right away. Whether you’re pushing the limits or driving in everyday situations. This is
Sheer Driving Pleasure taken to a whole new level.

The experience also includes state-of-the-art automated assistance systems, tailored to our customers’ needs: dependable at all times, without compromising safety. Driver and vehicle become one.

We call this BMW Symbiotic Drive.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We know that without responsibility, there can be no real progress. That is why decarbonization and resource conservation are key 

in the development of the iX3 and the NEUE KLASSE. Throughout the entire life cycle. We also apply principles of design for circularity.

The vehicle standing here next to me is made up of one third secondary raw materials. We are focusing on becoming more efficient and consuming less energy and resources. Whether in the

supply chain, in production or on the road.

The iX3 is a perfect example of our strategy of reducing CO₂ wherever we have leverage. We are on a transparent and reliable path towards climate neutrality, in line with the Paris agreement - using all drivetrain technologies.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Greater electric range. Faster charging. A more immersive digital experience. The next level of Sheer Driving Pleasure. A greater focus

on sustainability. And all of this in an incredibly attractive package. The BMW iX3 is truly more BMW than ever. And this is just the beginning!

We are rolling out the design, innovation and the latest technologies across all our vehicles. All our models will benefit from the advances made in the NEUE KLASSE – regardless of the drivetrain.

We have made a conscious decision to start out in the high-volume segments – because the NEUE KLASSE was never designed

for a niche. We want all our customers to benefit from the innovations as quickly as possible.

The next vehicle is already waiting in the wings. The details are still hidden beneath the camouflage, but I’m sure you’ll recognize the classic proportions of a sporty sedan.

The new BMW i3. 

It will be released next year as the Series’ first all-electric version. And it will be the first model variant of the new 3 Series generation.

For the past 50 years and over seven model generations, no other vehicle has been as closely tied to the success of the BMW brand. The 3 Series embodies everything at the very core of BMW. Innovation. Digital user experience. Comfort. Sportiness. Together, these characteristics create an incomparable driving experience. Sheer driving pleasure at its finest.

After the launch of the i3, more variants will follow.

The iX3 and the i3 – a powerful symbol of the broad spectrum the NEUE KLASSE will cover. Production of the BMW iX3 will begin later this year at our new plant in Debrecen.

From 2026, every new BMW will be all-new. We will launch

40 different new and updated models. By 2027.That is the future.
A new era. That is BMW.

Ladies and gentlemen,

It takes an exceptional team to bring projects like the NEUE KLASSE and vehicles like this one to life. A team with the unconditional desire, willpower and ability to shape the future. We, the Board of Management, stand before you today representing our nearly 160,000 BMW Group employees worldwide.

On behalf of us all, I want to thank our incredible team for their dedication and commitment over the last few years to reach this milestone moment.

Together, we are leading BMW into a new era.

Thank you very much.

In the event of enquiries, please contact:

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Matthias Bode
Spokesperson BMW iX3
Telephone: +49-151-601-61742
E-Mail: Matthias.Bode@bmwgroup.com

Steven Wörns
Spokesperson BMW Group Design
Telephone: +49-151-601-16992
E-Mail: Steven.Woerns@bmw.com

Max-Morten Borgmann
Head of Communications BMW Group, Finance, Sales
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Munich. The BMW Group is now offering customers even broader scope for personalising analysis of their driving stats in the My BMW App and MINI App. The latest update allows drivers to view their personal carbon footprint for the first time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the event of enquiries please contact:                                                                   

Corporate Communications

Wieland Brúch
BMW Product Communications
Electromobility and Sustainability
Phone: +49-176-601-72652
E-mail: Wieland.Bruch@bmw.de  

Martin Tholund
Spokesperson BMW Digital Car, Electronics and Software, Technology Partnerships, Digital Products and Services
Phone: +49-151-601-77126
E-Mail: Martin.Tholund@bmwgroup.com  

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

E-mail: presse@bmw.de



The BMW Group

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

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

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

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+++ BMW i4 gets improved energy efficiency and increased range +++ New BMW i4 range-topper with even more power +++ BMW Digital Key becomes preferred means of access for many BMW models +++ Tyre repair kit Plus now standard on models like BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Coupé, BMW 3 Series +++ BMW Individual special paintwork colours newly available in the BMW Configurator +++ Complimentary extended warranty on high‑voltage batteries +++ New optional paintwork colour for BMW iX +++ Ultimate Package available for BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition +++ New BMW Maps functions +++

Munich. Summer 2025 is set to bring innovations in electric drive technology and digitalisation as well as new standard and optional equipment features that will make the current BMW model range even more attractive. New power electronics in the all-electric BMW i4 result in even greater efficiency and increased range. The most powerful BMW i4 will also debut at the same time. Numerous BMW models will come as standard with Comfort Access and the BMW Digital Key, which has now become even easier to set up.

From summer 2025, the BMW X1, BMW X2 and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer will be available with new exterior and interior options. Standard equipment for the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé now includes heated front seats. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant now offers an alternative voice.

BMW i4: reduced consumption, new range-topper with extra power.

From July 2025, the BMW i4 eDrive35 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 17.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A; range 428 km) as well as the BMW i4 eDrive40 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 17.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A; range 510 km) will come with silicon carbide semiconductor components in the power electronics (SiC inverter), which reduce consumption by around 4.5 per cent while adding up to 22 kilometres of range (depending on the model and equipment installed as part of an individual vehicle configuration).

From July 2025, the new range topper for the all-electric BMW i4 comes in the shape of the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 20.9 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A; range 433 km). Compared to the predecessor, it provides an additional 42 kW/57 hp of power, for a system output of 442 kW/601 hp. The new BMW i4 M60 xDrive takes 3.7 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. 

BMW Digital Key: smartphone used as key enables many additional functions.

The BMW Digital Key will soon become the tool of choice to unlock and lock many BMW models, courtesy of a simplified set-up process. The BMW iX was the first to be updated in March 2025, and many model series will follow from July 2025: the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW X1, BMW X2, BMW 5 Series Sedan, BMW 5 Series Touring, BMW M5, BMW M5 Touring and BMW 7 Series. The BMW X5, BMW X5 M, BMW X6, BMW X6 M, BMW X7 and BMW XM models will follow from August 2025. The BMW X3 will come with the new set-up process in the US from August 2025 and in South Africa from September 2025.

The feature will then include a physical key, a Setup Card and a Service Card. The new Setup Card makes it easier than ever to set up the BMW Digital Key on smartphones from all major manufacturers by simply holding the card to the mobile phone or scanning the QR code on the back. The next step takes the user straight into the My BMW app. After authorisation via the Setup Card, the BMW ID is linked to the vehicle and the BMW Digital Key is then activated. After activation, the customer can easily share the Digital Key with other people by sending them a text message. Activation is possible on up to 18 devices. Owners can define various roles and permissions for each vehicle user. A particularly useful function ideal for novice drivers is limiting acceleration and top speed, for example. If a physical key does need to be handed over, for example in the workshop or in the event of a breakdown, the new Service Card can be used. This should always be carried deactivated so it can be activated as a fully-fledged key when needed, via a click on the central display.

For all eventualities: tyre repair kit and tyre repair kit Plus.

From summer 2025, the tyre repair kit will come as standard for various BMW models. These include the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, BMW 2 Series Coupé, BMW 3 Series Sedan, BMW 3 Series Touring, BMW 4 Series Coupé and the BMW 4 Series Convertible. The optional tyre repair kit Plus is available for the BMW X3 (excluding the BMW X3 30e xDrive).

Individual paintwork finishes at a glance, in the BMW Configurator.

Customers appreciate the BMW Individual paintwork colours as a way to add a personal touch to their new BMW. Special paintwork finishes which previously required looking up in the BMW Individual Visualiser can now be selected from within the BMW Configurator. This applies to all BMW models except for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

BMW BEV models: free extended warranty for high-voltage batteries.

Since 1 April 2025, BMW has offered a global complimentary extended warranty for the high-voltage batteries in all-electric BMW models. The new warranty applies up to a vehicle age of eight years or a maximum mileage of 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. Should a high-voltage battery’s capacity drop below 70 per cent during the warranty period, BMW will remedy this loss of capacity at no extra cost to the customer. This applies to all new and used all-electric BMW models from 1 April 2025.

More equipment for BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé.

Standard equipment for the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé will from summer 2025 be even more comprehensive and include heated front seats and an alarm system. The optional M Technology Package II available for the BMW M135 xDrive (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 8.3 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 188 g/km; CO₂ class G) and the BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 8.2 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 185 g/km; CO₂ class G) now includes M seat belts with M colours in the weave.

New colours for BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW X1 and BMW X2.

Summer 2025 will bring new exterior and interior options for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW X1 and BMW X2. New paintwork colours include Fire Red metallic and Night Dusk Blue for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer as well as Dune Grey metallic for the BMW X2. All three colours are also available for the BMW X1, along with BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic. Veganza perforated upholstery in the colours Castanea, Smoke White and Atlas Grey/Smoke White is newly available for customising the interior of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and BMW X2. The Castanea and Smoke White colourways are available for the BMW X1. The Econeer Bicolour Blue upholstery can be ordered from summer 2025 in combination with front sport seats only. Another new option is the Brushed Aluminium Shadow interior trim.

More comprehensive equipment for BMW 7 Series, BMW X3 and BMW iX.

The BMW 7 Series and BMW i7 now feature laminated safety glass with contrast print as standard. From summer 2025, comfort glazing, sun protection glazing and the Heat Comfort package will also be available as individual options for the first time, enabling even more specific customisation.

A new equipment option for the BMW X3 is the attractive M door sill trim. It can be ordered for the M Sport package, M Sport package Pro and the BMW X3 M50 xDrive (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 8.3 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 189 g/km; CO₂ class G).

BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic is a new paintwork finish with a particularly distinctive character, available as an option for the BMW iX from summer 2025.

Ultimate Package for BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition.

The BMW X5 M Competition (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 12.9 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 292 g/km; CO₂ class G) and the BMW X6 M Competition (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 12.8 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions 289 g/km; CO₂ class G) now benefit from the optional Ultimate Package. In addition to the M Carbon engine cover, this also includes M Carbon mirror caps, the Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof, active seat ventilation as well as the massage function at the front and the Comfort Package. The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System ensures exceptional sound quality. The M Driver’s Package included as part of the package increases top speed to 290 km/h. In the BMW X6 M Competition, this is complemented by an exclusive M Carbon rear spoiler.

Comprehensively upgraded BMW iDrive.

Among the numerous innovations in the area of digital services is the upgraded BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in BMW Operating System 9. It now offers customers in Turkey, Greece and Hungary natural-language voice control in their native languages.  

In the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé and BMW X3, customers in many countries* can now link their own Amazon Alexa account to the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This enables them to use intuitive voice control to enjoy music via the “Hey BMW” command – courtesy of Alexa running in the background, just like at home. In addition, a second voice is now available for the assistant.** Further improvements in language understanding and faster processing speeds contribute to a more harmonious overall experience.

From summer 2025, BMW Digital Premium with BMW Operating System 9 will, subject to country-specific availability, enable customers to use the Zoom app on their Curved Display for videoconferencing when the vehicle is stationary. To avoid distractions, the app automatically deactivates the video while driving.

* US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy.

** In the US, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Iceland, Malta, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein.

Parking Assistant Plus upgrade.

From July 2025, the functions of the Parking Assistant Plus will be enhanced for many BMW models. It will now also use marker lines around parking spots to help identify available spaces and ensure parking precision. Previously, this feature was only available as part of the Parking Assistant Professional.

BMW Maps user interface upgrades in BMW Operating System 8.5.

BMW Maps offers intuitive destination entry and intelligent route guidance and will come with further user interface improvements from summer 2025. For faster access to frequently used functions, the home screen of the control display will feature direct touch buttons for “Home” and “Work” in the BMW Maps QuickSelect Widget, for example.

* Consumption and emissions data:
The figures for fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, energy consumption and range are for vehicles as offered on the German market. All data are based on the new WLTP test cycle. Energy consumption and emissions data refer to the German Passenger Car Energy Labelling Regulation (EnVKV).

** All new models due to enter production in July 2025.

In case of queries, please contact:

Corporate Communications

Cypselus von Frankenberg, Product Communication BMW Automobiles

Telephone: +49-89-382-30641

E-mail: Cypselus.von-Frankenberg@bmw.de

Alexandra Landers, Head of Product and Brand Communication BMW

Telephone: +49-89-382-30871

E-mail: Alexandra.Landers@bmw.de

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neue Klasse allows simple, fast assembly process

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

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

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

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

Assembly in Debrecen adopts innovations from existing plants

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

Further development of the finger structure from Leipzig

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

Production processes, as at Plant Lydia in China

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

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

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

On location photos and footage International Media Launch in Barcelona.

O BMW Group continua a reforçar o seu compromisso com a mobilidade eletrificada através do programa BMW Destination Charging, que oferece aos clientes uma experiência de carregamento premium em locais estratégicos, como hotéis, restaurantes e clubes.

Com 33 parceiros e 86 pontos de carregamento espalhados pelo país, esta iniciativa proporciona maior conveniência e tranquilidade durante as viagens, possibilitando a preparação e maior previsão de paragens necessárias.

Os clientes de viaturas do BMW Group podem, assim, desfrutar de comodidades exclusivas em locais de lazer, enquanto o seu veículo carrega. Para isso, os condutores podem encontrar, a partir de fevereiro, os postos de carregamento dedicados na app My BMW e nos serviços de navegação do seu BMW. O cliente pode iniciar o processo de carregamento de forma rápida e simples, utilizando o seu BMW Charging Card ou um cartão RFID fornecido pelo parceiro.

Sobretudo em viagens longas, os clientes podem fazer uma pausa num dos diferentes pontos da rede, aproveitando para descansar, fazer uma refeição ou ir às compras, retomando a viagem com baterias carregadas.

Com iniciativas como o BMW Destination Charging, o BMW Group reafirma o seu compromisso com a sustentabilidade e a criação de soluções que tornam a mobilidade elétrica mais acessível e conveniente para os seus clientes. Este programa é mais um passo na consolidação da BMW como líder na transição para uma mobilidade mais sustentável.

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Munich. Bavarian premium carmaker BMW is using an elaborately orchestrated brand campaign to shine the spotlight on its wide range of fully electric vehicles, which now comprises the BMW i4, BMW i5, BMW i7, BMW iX1, BMW iX2, BMW iX3 and BMW iX. The multi-channel campaign is focusing communications on values that have forever been associated with the BMW brand – exceptional dynamics, innovative technologies, unmistakable design and supreme driving comfort.

The global campaign relies primarily on video formats. The centrepiece of the campaign launch was a 30-second TV commercial, which has been spun off across the brand’s social media channels – YouTube and Instagram, in particular – and, with the help of paid media, in the individual markets. The commercial invites the viewer to discover the “soul” and character of BMW along a fast-paced journey through the history of the brand: from victories in motor racing via the brand’s distinctive design language and expertise, and its time-honoured talent for innovation, all the way to the transformation to electric mobility. The joy of driving has been inextricably linked with BMW since the company was formed – and this commercial brings it to life through the brand’s all-electric models.

The use of the hit single “Beautiful Things” by US singer Benson Boone turns up the emotionality of the commercial another notch. The track has exceeded 1.3 billion streams on Spotify alone and has also been a trending sound on social media platform TikTok for several months.

The emotionally charged hero film is accompanied by a series of other assets. For example, five reels have been produced which focus on the brand’s core competencies – Performance, Heritage, Innovation, Motorsport and Community. And additional reels telling inspirational social-media stories on the various fully electric models round off the multi-channel campaign.

“With this emotional campaign we are celebrating the unique soul of our brand, which has defined us since day one and which we have also carried into our fully electric BMW vehicles,” says Bernd Körber, Senior Vice President BMW Brand and Product Management. “After all, our customers represent the true essence of BMW, and they experience pure driving pleasure in all of our models.”

As well as the video content, a selection of just under 40 photo assets showcase the fully electric models to spectacular effect in natural surroundings – at different times of day and in different locations. Atmospheric lighting, which enriches the motifs with warm colours and mildly exaggerated contrasts, brings a very distinct sense of approachability to the images. The exclusive features of the individual models, such as the two-tone paint finish of the BMW i7, are depicted realistically. Alongside numerous individual images emphasising the pure joy of electric driving, a handful of pack shots of the BMW i4, BMW i5, BMW i7, BMW iX1, BMW iX2, BMW iX3 and BMW iX in their various configurations highlight the rich diversity of vehicles offered by BMW across the relevant segments.

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No caminho da transição energética, é essencial criar condições para uma mobilidade mais sustentável. A rede IONITY permite o acesso a postos de carregamento ultrarápido, que possibilitam recuperar 100km de autonomia em menos de 8 minutos utilizando energia 100% renovável. Esta solução está disponível em 24 países e a oferta abrange todos os postos IONITY em Portugal e no resto da Europa.

A gama 100% elétrica da BMW continua a crescer com a chegada de modelos diferenciados: desde utilitários compactos a modelos berlina, passando por SUV totalmente elétricos, o condutor tem agora a possibilidade de escolher o modelo que mais se adequa às necessidades do seu dia a dia.

Esta opção de carregamento na rede IONITY faz parte da oferta BMW Charging, uma plataforma em que, após o registo com o respetivo BMW ID, os clientes podem facilmente localizar pontos de carregamento adequados (dentro e fora da rede IONITY) através do próprio veículo ou da My BMW App.

Cada carregamento é agendado de forma simples e conveniente. Ao chegar, basta ativar o ponto de carregamento através do BMW Charging Card. A partir desse momento, o processo de carregamento poderá ser monitorizado remotamente através da App My BMW.

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Munich. Bavarian premium carmaker BMW has come up with an innovative brand campaign to turn the heads of an international audience to the brand’s current range of models in the luxury segment. The highly exclusive BMW 7 Series, BMW 8 Series, BMW X7 and BMW XM models are showcased as masterpieces of design and engineering amid breathtaking landscapes. The impressive images send out a message of exclusivity with a progressive flavour that appeals to all the human senses in a nuanced way, reflects our intellectual perspectives and provides us with meaningful experiences.

The new multi-channel campaign was launched on the YouTube and Instagram social media channels. Additional content will follow with country-specific packages of outdoor/print advertising and TV commercials. These communications activities will begin in the USA, followed – from September 2024 – by Germany, China, Great Britain, Japan, South Korea, Czechia, Poland and the Middle East.

“At the heart of the new brand campaign are the uncompromising performance, sophistication and inimitable style of our most exclusive models,” says Bernd Körber, Senior Vice President BMW Brand Management and Product Management. “The imagery used in the campaign invites the viewer to experience the unbridled passion for design, craftsmanship and innovative technology inherent in every BMW.”

The new brand campaign gets underway on the BMW YouTube channel with an emotionally engaging clip focusing on the BMW i7. The flagship model in the all-electric vehicle line-up stars in the 60-second film – titled “Lifelines” – as the embodiment of an exclusive and also progressive take on the brand’s hallmark Sheer Driving Pleasure. Accompanied by a virtuoso music track, the car moves along an upland plain through a landscape bathed in atmospheric light. Here, the BMW i7 is presented as a car for individualists who approach the future with confidence and on their own terms, and take charge of their own destiny.

The campaign imagery also features the silhouette of a BMW 8 Series Coupé in front of the dynamically curving contours of a rocky landscape, the BMW X7 at the foot of a high mountain range with snow-capped peaks and the BMW XM on a stretch of beach with stormy winds and dramatically breaking waves. These powerful images are then joined by the company name: “Bayerische Motoren Werke” is written out in full.

This emphasises the uniqueness of the brand, its origins and its more than 100 years of heritage. At the same time, it also signals – alongside exclusivity and elegance – the confidence of a company that, over the course of its history, has repeatedly achieved enduring success with solutions developed in-house. This approach has prompted a genuine level of identification with its products in the luxury segment.

Technical data - BMW i4, valid as of July 2024  

A BMW lançou uma campanha exclusiva. Os condutores que até ao próximo dia 30 de junho adquiram um veículo 100% elétrico da BMW podem efetuar o carregamento ilimitado nos postes ultrarrápidos de energia renovável da rede IONITY.

No caminho da transição energética, é essencial criar condições para uma mobilidade mais sustentável. A rede IONITY permite o acesso a postos de carregamento ultrarápido, que possibilitam recuperar 100km de autonomia em menos de 8 minutos utilizando energia 100% renovável. Esta solução está disponível em 24 países, e a oferta abrange todos os postos IONITY em Portugal e no resto da Europa.

A gama 100% elétrica da BMW continua a crescer com a chegada de modelos diferenciados: desde utilitários compactos a modelos berlina, passando por SUV totalmente elétricos, permitindo que os condutores possam escolher o modelo que mais se adeque às necessidades do dia a dia.

Esta opção de carregamento na rede IONITY faz parte da oferta BMW Charging, uma plataforma em que, após o registo com o respetivo BMW ID, os clientes podem facilmente localizar pontos de carregamento adequados (dentro e fora da rede IONITY) através do próprio veículo ou da My BMW App.

Cada carregamento é agendado de forma simples e conveniente. Ao chegar, basta ativar o ponto de carregamento através do BMW Charging Card. O processo de carregamento pode ser monitorizado remotamente através da My BMW.

Poderá aceder à BMW Charging aqui.

On location photos and footage International Media Launch Garching near Munich, Germany.

• 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.

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

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

BMW 5 Series: Consistent electrification and digital innovations.

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

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

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

BMW wins title number nine in the World Car Awards.

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

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

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Munich. BMW has been setting standards in the development and production of special protection vehicles that combine the driving experience typical of the brand with the highest safety standards for more than four decades. Professional drivers need special knowledge and skills in order to be able to exploit the full potential of these armoured vehicles, which are equipped with special safety-relevant functions, in everyday use. These are taught in the BMW Security Vehicle Training courses. With the current portfolio of special protection vehicles and the intensive training courses for their drivers under the guidance of experienced instructors, BMW has created a comprehensive range of tailor-made security products from a single source.

The training programmes are designed for professional drivers who want to improve their skills in handling special-protection vehicles in order to be optimally prepared for extreme situations. As one of Europe's most renowned test and inspection centres for vehicle safety, the training centre in Groß Dölln near Berlin provides the ideal setting. The former military airfield, where the authorities also train their emergency services, was converted into a state-of-the-art driving centre in 2002 and is now the perfect venue for theory lessons and driving exercises for BMW Security Vehicle Training.

Driving techniques and escape manoeuvres: Driving safely in dangerous situations.

The two-stage BMW Security Vehicle Training course was developed for participants who, as professional drivers, are responsible for the safety of their passengers. The BMW instructors teach the basics of driving physics and driving technique as well as tactical knowledge that will help drivers to act safely and confidently even in extreme situations. Under the guidance of the instructors, they learn to test and improve their driving skills in realistic practice scenarios, even under challenging conditions - such as in escape situations. With a maximum of eight participants per group and two passengers per vehicle, an intensive and personalised learning experience is guaranteed.

The two-day basic training course focuses on basic driving techniques using special protection vehicles. Due to their armouring and the associated additional weight, special protection vehicles have a specific driving behaviour that must be taken into account when handling them. The first day's training includes various driving elements, including emergency braking and evasive manoeuvres, as well as exercises in the dark. The night training programme includes braking and evasive manoeuvres on a slalom course, alternating between high beam, dipped beam and parking lights. To simulate the ability to orientate and react to threat scenarios on an unfamiliar route, the participants are also confronted with explosions on a confusing forest road.

On the second day, in addition to high-speed handling and evasive manoeuvres in bends, the curriculum includes a real threat scenario with a simulated vehicle attack. The J-turn is an effective escape manoeuvre that involves turning the vehicle from reverse to forward without losing speed to escape a dangerous situation in the opposite direction. Other key components of the basic module include anticipatory driving and the ability to maintain a perfect overview even under stress.

Confident handling in authentically simulated extreme situations.

Building on this, the BMW Security Vehicle Training Level 2 completes and deepens the skills acquired in the basic course. The three-day advanced course also covers extreme situations such as escape manoeuvres under fire and driving exercises with vehicle contact.

Pyrotechnic effects, night-time ambushes and crash scenarios with significant bodywork damage also test the mental strength of the training participants. They learn how to control an armoured vehicle under extreme conditions during high-speed pace car laps on the race track. The BMW Security Vehicle Training provides professional drivers with all the skills they need to meet the highest security requirements and offer their passengers optimum protection.

The learning content is also supplemented by off-road training with the BMW X5 Protection VR6 (WLTP combined (preliminary data): Energy consumption 13.4 l/100km; CO2 emissions 305 g/km; CO2 class G). The training participants have to negotiate various inclines with the special protection vehicle, which is around one ton heavier than its base model due to its armouring, and drive at an angle just below the tipping angle. In addition, sand crossings and locking manoeuvres, where only two wheels touch the ground in rough terrain, are practised.

BMW 7 Series Protection and BMW i7 Protection: Integrated protection concept for maximum safety.

Together with the BMW 7 Series Protection (WLTP combined (preliminary data): Energy consumption 14.6 l/100km; CO2 emissions 328 g/km; CO2 class G), the all-electric BMW i7 (WLTP combined (preliminary data): Energy consumption 30.0 kWh/100km; CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2 class A) and the BMW X5 Protection VR6, the entire range of current BMW special protection vehicles is available to training participants. The BMW 7 Series Protection and the BMW i7 Protection combine their integrated protection concept with remarkable ride comfort and spaciousness, advanced equipment features and brand’s hallmark driving dynamics.

The globally unique protection concept includes the BMW Protection Core, which was already used in the development of the regular BMW 7 Series. It forms a self-supporting protection cell made of armour-plated steel, which is combined with protected doors, underbody armour and safety glass. The BMW 7 Series Protection and the BMW i7 Protection are classified in resistance class VR9 according to the internationally recognised official test criteria of the Association of Test Centres for Attack-Resistant Materials and Constructions (VPAM). The glass even meets the requirements of the highest resistance class for civilian special protection vehicles, VPAM 10. As an option, the new BMW 7 Series Protection is also available with partial protection in defined areas of the body against VPAM 10 ammunition.

Model-specific suspension technology, which is precisely matched to the weight of the special protection, ensures high agility and superior performance even in dangerous situations. Unique features include integral active steering as standard and 20-inch alloy wheels with PAX tyres, which allow the vehicle to continue driving even in the event of a complete loss of air pressure. Only a few details distinguish the special Protection models from the standard BMW 7 Series with M Sport Package. The BMW 7 Series Protection is powered by a 390 kW/530 hp V8 engine. The BMW i7 Protection is the world's first certified special protection sedan with a all-electric drive. Its two electric motors generate a system output of up to 400 kW/544 hp.

BMW X5 Protection VR6: Discreet, sporty appearance and added safety.

As the most powerful, dynamic and best-selling special protection vehicle of its kind in the world, the BMW X5 Protection VR6 also plays a special role in the brand's model range. Its design is almost indistinguishable from that of the standard model, giving it a discreet appearance with a sporty touch. Its integrated protective equipment was already taken into account during the series development of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). This includes body armour and safety glass, which are specially designed for each model. As a result, the BMW X5 Protection VR6 also meets the requirements of the Association of Test Centres for Attack-Resistant Materials and Constructions (VPAM) with regard to bullet and blast resistance.

The chassis technology of the BMW X5 Protection VR6 is precisely tuned to its high engine output and individual weight balance. It is equipped as standard with the Adaptive M Chassis Professional, which, in addition to the M Sport Differential, includes an integrated active steering system and active roll stabilisation. Its 390 kW/530 hp V8 engine delivers outstanding dynamics, while the standard sport brake system ensures consistently high stopping power, even under intensive use.

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Munich. With a brace of victories in the “Best Cars” competition, BMW has backed up its successful end to 2023 with a similarly fruitful beginning to 2024. The BMW 2 Series Coupé wrapped up class victory in the compact segment for the third time in succession, while the BMW X1 led the way in the “compact SUV” category. The “Best Cars” award – voted on by readers of German motoring magazine “auto, motor und sport” and in its 48th edition this year – is one of the most prestigious in the European automotive industry. Almost 100,000 respondents took part in the survey, selecting one overall winner and one “imported car” champion from a field of 455 models across 13 vehicle categories.

The start of 2024 was also marked by class victory for the new BMW 5 Series Sedan in the “Large Car” category of the “Women's Worldwide Car of the Year” award. 75 female automotive journalists from 52 countries picked out their favourites from a total of 62 vehicles in five categories. Intended to showcase the influence of women in the automotive industry and presented for the 14th time this year, this prize takes into account factors such as safety, quality, price, design, ride comfort, everyday usability and environmental impact. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan won over the jury members with its electrified drive system line-up (including the fully electric BMW i5), as well as its spaciousness, advanced technology and now fully vegan interior.

This successful beginning to the year saw BMW building on its run of success in a large number of awards in 2023. Models from the premium brand’s current range claimed numerous prizes in both its home market of Germany and its most important sales regions internationally. The winners stretched across all the relevant categories, with compact models, luxury vehicles and high-performance sports cars from BMW M GmbH all making waves. As well as vehicles powered by combustion engines, the readers and juries also recognised a strikingly high number of representatives from BMW’s constantly expanding electric mobility range.

“We’re very proud that our various BMW vehicles have won awards in so many national and international competitions. This also shows that we have attractive models in all segments that excite people,” says Jochen Goller, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Customer, Brands, Sales. “The response to our models with all-electric drive systems is particularly pleasing. This ties in with the strong demand from customers and supports the BMW Group’s commitment to ramping up electric mobility in all areas.”

Newcomer to the ranks of high-performance models and a fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle both win a “Golden Steering Wheel”.

The “Golden Steering Wheel” presented by German publications “Auto Bild” and “Bild am Sonntag” is one of the most prestigious distinctions in the European car industry. BMW took two of these coveted trophies back to Munich in 2023. The BMW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive (fuel consumption, combined: 10.4 – 10.1 l/100 km [27.2 – 28.0 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions, combined: 235 – 229 g/km in the WLTP cycle) ranked first in the “sports cars” category and the fully electric BMW iX1 topped the “compact class”.

Both models added a string of other international awards to their collections over the course of 2023. For example, the first ever BMW M3 Touring – which combines the dynamic prowess of a high-performance car with impressive levels of practicality – was elected sports car of the year in the category for vehicles costing up to 120,000 euros by readers of “Auto Bild Sportscars” magazine. And acclaimed British TV programme “Top Gear” honoured the BMW M GmbH newcomer with the title “All The Car You'll Ever Need” in its “Car of the Year” awards.

The BMW iX1 collected a trio of awards in China, including “All-Electric Premium SUV of the Year”. It also won the French “Automobile Award 2023” in the “Green Tech” category and the “autonis Award” bestowed by readers of “auto, motor und sport” to the year’s most attractive new design.

Fully electric BMW i5 enjoys immediate success around the world.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW i5 also claimed an “autonis” prize. Now also available with a fully electric drive system for the first time, the new edition of the world’s most successful business sedan was also named “Car of the Year” by Portuguese magazine “Frontline”. The BMW i5 was also presented with equivalent awards in Norway and Denmark, both particularly important markets for electric vehicles. Norwegian daily “Dagbladet” teamed up with online portals “DinSide” and “Elbi24” to celebrate the BMW i5. While in Denmark, the i5 fought off competition from six other models to gain the most votes for “Car of the Year” in a final round made up exclusively of fully electric models. The jury of 20 Danish motoring journalists chose the BMW i5 as their winner by a large margin.

Chinese publication “Auto World” crowned the BMW i5 as “Most Anticipated Premium Executive Sedan of the Year”, and the fully electric business sedan also collected three awards in Great Britain: “The Car Expert” put the BMW i5 in top spot in its “Best Large Car Award”, it was named “Premium Car of the Year” in the “2024 Electrifying.com Awards” and the “Comfortable Cruiser” topped its class in Carwow’s “Car of the Year Awards 2024”.

The awards underscore the ability of the new BMW i5 Sedan to win people over with numerous different qualities: from character-rich design, a unique balance between sportiness and comfort, innovative equipment features and progressive digital services to a drive system whose power is matched by its capability over long distances. And it also uses latest-generation BMW eDrive technology to transfer the brand’s signature dynamic ability to the road with zero local emissions. In addition, adaptive recuperation and an intelligent combination of heat pump technology for heating and cooling the interior, drive system and high-voltage battery help to give the BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (electric power consumption, combined: 18.9 – 15.9 kWh/ 100 km in the WLTP cycle) a range of 498 – 582 kilometres (309 – 362 miles) in the WLTP cycle.

BMW’s electric mobility offensive is recognised with awards.

The BMW brand’s fully electric model line-up as a whole enjoyed a successful year worldwide in 2023. As well as the BMW iX1 and BMW i5, this was particularly true of the BMW i7 and BMW i4. In Great Britain alone, these two models were both among the winners in seven awards. Both won the “Auto Express New Car Award” in their respective vehicle classes. The BMW i4 also claimed the “Pocket-lint Award” and “Business Car Award”, and the BMW i7 celebrated success in both the “What Car? Electric Car Awards” and the “What Car? Car of the Year Awards”. The fully electric luxury sedan racked up five prizes in China, too, including the “Car of the Year” distinction from leading online magazine “sohu.com”.

There was also much to celebrate in France and the USA, where the BMW i7 was given the “Best Overall and Best Value” rating from “Money” magazine and praised by “wards auto” magazine for its standout luxury ambience and digital user experience with BMW Theatre Screen in the rear compartment. Renowned US magazine “car and driver” named both the BMW i4 M50 (electric power consumption, combined: 22.5 – 18.0 kWh/ 100 km in the WLTP cycle) and BMW i4 eDrive40 M50 (electric power consumption, combined: 19.1 – 16.1 kWh/ 100 km in the WLTP cycle) among the “Best 10” of 2023.

Top marks and distinctions for the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series ranges, the BMW M2 and the BMW X3.

BMW set the seal on a successful year in Germany with a two-pronged triumph. The BMW 3 Series and BMW X3 closed out 2023 with class victory in the coveted “Auto Trophy”. The BMW 3 Series Sedan and BMW 3 Series Touring, for example, took clear victories in the hotly contested midsize segment of the readers’ survey conducted by German title “Auto Zeitung”, racking up 19.0 per cent of the vote. This was the seventh class win in a row for the 3 Series. Meanwhile, the rugged aura, interior spaciousness and commitment to electrification of the BMW X3 helped it account for 15.3 per cent of the votes cast and therefore the highest points total in the high-volume vehicle segment of “SUVs costing 30,000 – 60,000 euros”.

The BMW 3 Series was a particularly prolific award-winner in Great Britain. In the “Business Car Awards”, the 3 Series won the “Best Premium Car” prize, and it also gained entry to the “Hall of Fame” of “Fleet News” magazine as the “Most Reliable Company Car”. The BMW 3 Series won twice in the “What Car? Used Car Awards”, topping both the “Used Executive Car” category and overall “Used Car of the Year”. And then there was the “Best Used Hybrid Executive Car” distinction for the BMW 330e Sedan (fuel consumption, combined: 1.9 – 1.4 l/100 km [148.7 – 201.8 mpg imp]; electric power consumption, combined 20.1 – 18.1 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 43 – 32 g/km in the WLTP cycle). The plug-in hybrid model also tasted success in the USA, where “Money” magazine described it as “Best for Handling”.

Adding to the wave of success enjoyed by the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 4 Series – with its standout sporting appeal – also enriched the brand’s glittering international reputation in the premium midsize segment. The best example of this came in the BMW 4 Series Coupé and BMW 4 Series Convertible’s showing in the “What Car? Car of the Year Awards” in Great Britain. The closed-roof two-door won the “Coupe of the Year” for the third year in succession in 2023. And this year its open-top sister model also won the “Convertible of the Year” award.

Two other British awards were claimed by the BMW M2. It was voted “Best Performance Car” in “The Car Expert Awards”, and the compact high-performance sports car also took the title of “Performance Car of the Year” in the “Auto Express New Car Awards”.

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Woodcliff Lake / Munich. BMW will return to the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, 2024 with a new 60-second advertisement for the all-new generation of the iconic BMW 5 Series, highlighted by the first-ever, 100%-electric BMW i5. The star-studded commercial entitled “Talkin’ Like Walken,” also features another icon –  Hollywood icon Christopher Walken – along with actress Ashley Park (Emily in Paris, Beef, Joy Ride), and GRAMMY^® Award Winning global superstar and Super Bowl LVIII halftime performer, USHER.

The 60-second spot plays off of Walken’s instantly recognizable voice and signature speech cadence, following the actor throughout a typical day as he encounters a never-ending stream of imitators – from his hotel valet, his tailor, makeup artist, and even his drive-through barista. Initially confused by the mimics, Walken grows increasingly frustrated. The spot culminates in a chance encounter with USHER, with Walken asking: “Don’t you got somewhere to be?” “Talkin’ Like Walken” is set to air during the first quarter of Super Bowl LVIII.

“I really enjoyed working with BMW, they are a wonderful company and electric cars are important,” said Walken. “I look forward to sharing the work we did together.”

“It’s an honor of a lifetime to perform at the Super Bowl and so great to work with BMW,” said USHER. “Making the commercial was a cool experience, and I hope you all enjoy it.”

BMW’s lead U.S. creative agency, Goodby Silverstein & Partners (GS&P), created the comical campaign. It was directed by two-time Academy Award–nominated director Bryan Buckley, who is acclaimed for his work on close to 70 Super Bowl commercials. Famed cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema (Oppenheimer and Interstellar) directed the photography.

“When you think about the perfect Super Bowl ad, you quickly realize that there’s a recipe for success,” said Marcus Casey, Chief Marketing Officer, BMW of North America. “Not that it’s easy, but if you start with an exciting new product, an A-List Hollywood star, a great script, and a talented team, and add to that mix, the multitalented Ashley Park, and a global superstar such as USHER, you have the makings of a hilarious, memorable spot.”

In the lead-up to the big game, BMW released two teasers for the spot. The first, “Agent,” poked fun at the tradition of Super Bowl ad teasers with Walken quizzically asking his agent, “So it’s an ad for an ad?” A second, follow-up teaser titled “Singing” featured Walken driving the electric BMW i5 while listening to USHER’s hit song, “Yeah!”, foreshadowing the singer’s surprise appearance.

“Christopher Walken is iconic, as is the BMW 5 Series. It’s one icon working with another, creating a synergy of two legendary figures. You wait your whole life to make a campaign like this,” added Rich Silverstein, Co-Chairman and Co-Founder of GS&P. “The reality is everyone has a Walken impression. But there’s only one original.”

The campaign will also involve social media extensions including a TikTok activation which challenges creators to give their own spin on a Walken impression to get all of social media #TalkinlikeWalken.

The BMW 5 Series.

More dynamic than ever, the all-new eighth generation BMW 5 Series is available for the first time with a fully electric drivetrain as the BMW i5. In addition to its sporty, elegant design, and signature BMW driving dynamics, the new BMW 5 Series features a wealth of digital innovations and technological advances including the newest iteration of BMW’s “Highway Assistant” which enables attentive hands-free driving at speeds up to 85 mph where conditions and speed limits allow.

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Munich. Additions to the line-up of drive systems and the range of optional extras are set to further increase the appeal and diversity of the BMW product range from spring 2024. The BMW i5 Sedan and BMW iX2 fully electric models will each be available from March 2024 with an additional drive system variant. The drive system offerings for the BMW X2 and BMW XM have also been expanded. The innovative Highway Assistant will bring increased comfort levels over longer journeys to more of the brand’s model series. And additional exterior paint finishes will be offered for the BMW 5 Series Sedan, BMW X2 and BMW iX2. Customers will also be able to order the business sedan with new variants of the BMW Individual Merino leather trim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BMW’s current model offensive in the area of electric mobility also brings additional variety to the premium compact segment. A new entry-level variant of the fully electric BMW iX2 will go on sale in March 2024. The new BMW iX2 eDrive20 (electric power consumption, combined: 16.9 – 15.3 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) takes a particularly economical route to delivering locally emission-free driving pleasure in a compact Sports Activity Coupé (SAC). Powered by a 150 kW/204 hp electric motor at the front axle, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 seconds and posts a range of 439 – 478 kilometres (273 – 297 miles) in the WLTP cycle. Its top speed is limited to 170 km/h (106 mph).

The high-voltage battery in the new BMW iX2 eDrive20 serves up 64.78 kWh of usable energy and can be charged from AC sources at 11 kW as standard and up to 22 kW as an option. DC charging is possible at up to 130 kW. Thanks to extremely efficient charging software and predictive heat management capability, brief stops are enough to significantly increase the battery charge. In ten minutes hooked up to a fast-charging station, the BMW iX2 eDrive20 can take on sufficient energy to boost its range by 120 kilometres (75 miles). The BMW iX2 eDrive20 is also equipped for using the Plug & Charge Multi Contract function as standard.

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

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

BMW XM 50e: high performance with maximum efficiency.

As the latest offshoot of the first ever electrified high-performance model from BMW M GmbH, the new BMW XM 50e (fuel consumption, combined: 1.7 – 1.3 litres/100 km [166.2 – 217.3 mpg imp]; electric power consumption, combined: 32.2 – 31.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 37 – 30 g/km in the WLTP cycle) blends signature M dynamism, extrovert design and progressive interior luxury with maximum efficiency. Its M HYBRID drive system is composed of a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and an electric motor integrated, together with its power electronics, into the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. This combination produces system output of 350 kW/476 hp (developed by the combination of the combustion engine with up to 230 kW/313 hp and the electric motor with up to 145 kW/197 hp) and maximum system torque of 700 Nm / 516 lb-ft (developed by the combination of the combustion engine with up to 450 Nm / 332 lb-ft and the electric motor with up to 280 Nm / 206 lb-ft).

The latest version of the 3.0-litre combustion engine fitted in the BMW XM 50e owes its enhanced performance characteristics among other things to the Miller combustion cycle, dual injection, an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head and VANOS variable camshaft timing, which now works electrically. The electric motor has a pre-gearing stage patented by BMW, which allows the effective torque at the transmission input for the motor to be increased to 450 Nm (332 lb-ft). The top speed of the high-performance model – which is also equipped with the all-wheel-drive system M xDrive – is an electronically limited 250 km/h (155 mph). Thanks to an electric range of 77 – 83 kilometres (48 – 52 miles) in the WLTP cycle, the BMW XM 50e can cover much of its everyday mileage – e.g. in urban centres – with zero local emissions. And it can also be driven on electric power alone beyond the city limits at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph).

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

Highway Assistant: innovative Level 2 functionality for more models.

Relaxed travel over long distances and an impressive experience of semi-automated driving are the specialities of the Highway Assistant, which made its debut in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and is now also available for other current BMW models.

As an additional function of the Steering and Lane Control Assistant included in the optional Driving Assistant Professional, the Highway Assistant takes over the vehicle’s speed control, distance control and steering on motorways with structurally separated carriageways when travelling at up to 135 km/h (84 mph). The driver can take their hands off the steering wheel and put them in a comfortable position, provided they continue to pay attention to what is happening on the road and are able to take over the steering again at any time. This Level 2 – as determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) – semi-automated driving function will also be available for the BMW 7 Series luxury sedan, BMW iX, BMW XM, BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7 from spring 2024.

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

New digital services, My BMW App with additional functions.

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

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

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

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

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A BMW encerra o ano de 2023 com uma campanha inovadora e visualmente impactante, que apresenta o novo BMW i5 numa coluna com animação anamórfica 3D, num formato inédito do país. A campanha pode ser vista na zona de Chegadas do Aeroporto Humberto Delgado, em Lisboa.

Este é o ponto alto da campanha multimeios da marca alemã que tem como protagonista o BMW i5, modelo 100% elétrico que a marca lançou este ano – e que contou com apresentação mundial em Lisboa, no passado mês de setembro.

A campanha, que decorre até ao final do ano, tem como mote "O caminho do sucesso começa agora", e vem reafirmar o papel de vanguarda que a BMW, enquanto marca premium, tem no setor automóvel.

Catarina Barata, Brand Communication Coordinator da BMW em Portugal, destaca o posicionamento desta iniciativa: "A inovação é componente essencial na história de sucesso da marca. Numa altura em que a inovação tecnológica e digital é tão central no setor, esta campanha reflete os valores da marca, aproveitando a tecnologia 3D para impactar visualmente todos os visitantes do aeroporto de Lisboa, do mesmo modo que o BMW i5 se destaca nas nossas estradas e cidades. Simultaneamente, procuramos despertar curiosidade, colocando em destaque o poder da estética do BMW i5”, afirma.

Este projeto foi desenvolvido em colaboração com a Media Monks Madrid, Dentsu Media e JCDecaux Portugal e marca um regresso da BMW ao mesmo local onde já inovara em 2019, altura em que a marca estreara igualmente a primeira campanha na coluna digital do Aeroporto de Lisboa.

Pode ver o vídeo da campanha aqui.

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

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

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

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

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

The BMW X2 is the car that first introduced the vehicle concept of a Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the premium compact segment. And now the even more distinctive, even sportier and even more forward-looking second generation is taking to the stage. Significantly larger dimensions and a pronounced coupé silhouette clearly showcase in its exterior design the development leap taken by the new BMW X2. The progressive character of the new model is also evident in the fully electric BMW iX2 variant, as well as in a large spread of systems enabling automated driving and parking, and in the innovative digital services laid on by the new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 9.

The worldwide market launch will get underway in March 2024 with the all-electric BMW iX2 xDrive30 (electric power consumption combined in the WLTP cycle: 17.7 – 16.3 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; figures in NEDC cycle: – ), BMW X2 M35i xDrive performance model (fuel consumption combined: 8.0 – 7.7 l/ 100 km [35.3 – 36.7 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 181 – 174 g/km in the WLTP cycle; figures in NEDC cycle: – ), one other petrol option and one diesel model. In summer 2024 a second fully electric variant and another diesel-engined example will be added to the line-up.

The new BMW X2 and new BMW iX2 will be produced flexibly on a single assembly line at BMW Group Plant Regensburg. The high-voltage batteries for the fully electric model variant are also made at the Regensburg site. The new BMW iX2 sees the BMW Group further accelerating the ramp-up of electric mobility. Added to which, the progressive premium character profile of the compact SAC is underscored by further advances in sustainability encompassing the complete vehicle lifecycle – from resource-preserving production through the use phase to subsequent recycling.

Exterior design: authentic Sports Activity Coupé with dynamic lines and a confident presence.

The new BMW X2 has a distinctive, visually expressive design showing clear differentiation from the brand’s compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), the BMW X1. As such, it is instantly identifiable as a pure-bred Sports Activity Coupé (SAC). Also characteristic of the new model are its dynamically stretched lines and a generous surface treatment. The new BMW X2 has grown by 194 millimetres in length over its predecessor to 4,554 millimetres, by 21 millimetres in width to 1,845 millimetres and by 64 millimetres in height to 1,590 millimetres. Plus, its increased wheelbase and wider tracks benefit space in both the five seats and the boot. The new X2 has a maximum load capacity of 560 – 1,470 litres, depending on the model variant. The BMW iX2 offers between 525 and 1,400 litres.

The model-specific, upright front end of the new BMW X2 exudes confidence and presence. Its defining elements are striking LED headlights and an almost hexagonal BMW kidney grille, which – in a first for the premium compact segment – can be specified as an option with BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting. Also on the options list are Adaptive LED Headlights with non-dazzling matrix high beam.

The roofline, which flows along an unbroken path into the rear end, creates a slim, coupé-shaped silhouette and proportions in the signature style of an SAC from BMW. At the rear, the prominently flared wheel arches and muscular shoulders come to the fore. The horizontal contours of the model-specific rear light design further enrich the sporting flavour, as do a Gurney-style spoiler and an eye-catching rear apron.

M-specific design features such as the two pairs of exhaust tailpipes integrated into the rear apron give the BMW X2 M35i xDrive a particularly dynamic aura. An M Sport package is available for all other model variants, including the new BMW iX2, and likewise brings aerodynamically optimised exterior details. Also on the options list is the M Sport package Pro, which adds extended M High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim, M lights Shadowline, an M rear spoiler and an M Sport braking system with red-painted callipers, among other features.

Customers can choose from two solid and eleven metallic paint finishes for the exterior of their new BMW X2, including the new Fire Red metallic variant. Two Frozen shades from BMW Individual and a broad spectrum of BMW Individual special paint finishes are also available.

Premium ambience with a sporting flavour; impressive functionality.

The interior of the new BMW X2 has a modern premium ambience with sporting touches. The slender instrument panel, housing the BMW Curved Display, is joined in the cabin by a “floating” armrest with integral control panel. In the front section of the centre console are two cup holders and a smartphone tray with indirect illumination and wireless charging.

The newly developed seats are also offered in the Veganza perforated variant and Vernasca leather with attractive quilting as alternatives to the standard cloth upholstery. Customers can also specify sport seats, electric seat adjustment with memory function, lumbar support and a massage function. Further improvements have been made to both acoustic comfort and occupant protection. Standard equipment now includes an interaction airbag between the driver’s seat and front passenger seat.

Expanded standard equipment, targeted individualisation.

Two-zone automatic climate control, the navigation system BMW Maps and a Sport leather steering wheel all come as standard in the new BMW X2, as do automatic tailgate operation, four USB-C ports and a 12V power socket in both the centre console and the boot. The number of driver assistance systems and digital services available has also increased significantly over the predecessor model.

Newly structured equipment packages enable targeted individualisation of the car. Among the options available to enhance its premium character are a mirror package, steering wheel heating and the Harman Kardon Sound System. A highlight of the options list is the panoramic glass sunroof, whose dark-tinted glass surface extends right up to the windscreen and the roof frame on either side, and a long way back in a single section into the rear part of the roof. An electrically operated trailer tow hitch can also be ordered as an option.

BMW iX2: premium electric mobility in a compact SAC.

An all-electric variant will be part of the new SAC line-up from launch in the shape of the BMW iX2 xDrive30. Its two highly integrated drive units – one at the front axle and one at the rear – together generate a system output of 230 kW/313 hp (including temporary boost), and system torque of 494 Nm (364 lb-ft). The iX2 xDrive30 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.6 seconds on the way to a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). A combination of the high-voltage battery’s impressive 64.8 kWh of usable energy and the high efficiency of the drive system enable a range of 417 – 449 kilometres (259 – 279 miles) in the WLTP cycle.

Adaptive recuperation and the MAX RANGE function also contribute to the outstanding range figures. The latest version of the Max Performance Charging software optimises above all efficiency when charging the car. Added to which, the fully electric SAC is equipped to use the Plug & Charge Multi Contract function. And the new Connected Home Charging Package for load- and solar-optimised charging at home is also available for the BMW iX2.

BMW X2 M35i xDrive performance model already available from launch.

A performance model available from the launch of the new BMW X2 is set to bring the compact SAC’s dynamic nature even more prominently to the fore. The new BMW X2 M35i xDrive, with its hallmark M design and handling characteristics, is an alluring proposition. Its 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine produces maximum output of 221 kW/300 hp in Europe (233 kW/317 hp in USA and other markets).

The new BMW X2 M35i xDrive sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 5.4 seconds. M-specific chassis tuning teams up with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive to deliver sublime performance characteristics. Its standard adaptive M suspension enhances both agility and long-distance comfort. M Compound brakes are offered as an option.

Efficient petrol and diesel engines, seven-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as standard.

A three-cylinder petrol unit from the latest modular generation of the Efficient Dynamics engine family powers the new BMW X2 sDrive20i (fuel consumption combined: 6.5 – 6.0 litres/100 km [43.5 – 47.1 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 148 – 136 g/km in WLTP cycle; figures for the NEDC cycle: – ). Teaming up with the 48V mild hybrid system, the 1.5-litre engine delivers maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp (developed by the combination of the combustion engine with up to 115 kW/156 hp and the integrated electric motor with up to 14 kW/19 hp).

The four-cylinder diesel engine in the new BMW X2 sDrive18d (fuel consumption combined: 5.5 – 5.1 litres/100 km [51.4 – 55.4 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 145 – 133 g/km in WLTP cycle; figures for the NEDC cycle: – ) has also undergone an extensive upgrade. It produces maximum output of 110 kW/150 hp. All of the combustion engines available for the new BMW X2 link up as standard with a seven-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch.

Optimum blend of agility and ride comfort, 21-inch light-alloy wheels available for a compact BMW model for the first time.

The compact SAC’s sophisticated chassis technology produces a perfectly harmonious balance between sporty, agile handling on the one hand and long-distance comfort on the other. All the tools required here are provided by a body construction that reduces weight while increasing rigidity, a long wheelbase, wider tracks than the predecessor model, and targeted upgrades to the single-joint spring strut axle at the front and the three-link rear axle. Near-actuator wheel slip limitation is fitted as standard in the new BMW X2, benefiting both traction and directional stability. Other new features include the integrated braking system and the extra, lift-related damping at the front axle. The optional adaptive M suspension features frequency-selective damping, sport steering and a 15‑millimetre drop in ride height.

The new BMW iX2 xDrive30 rides as standard on 17-inch light-alloy wheels with an aerodynamically optimised design. The BMW X2 sDrive20i and BMW X2 sDrive18d models leave the factory on
18-inch light-alloy wheels, while the new BMW X2 M35i xDrive comes with 20-inch M light-alloy wheels. Further light-alloy wheels ranging in size from 18 to 21 inches are available as options.

State-of-the-art driver assistance systems for greater comfort and safety.

The standard and optional assistance systems for automated driving and parking available in the new BMW X2 increase comfort and safety both in everyday driving and on longer journeys. Standard features include the latest version of the front collision warning system, Cruise Control with brake function, Speed Limit Info and Lane Departure Warning with lane return. The Parking Assistant including Reversing Assist Camera and Reversing Assistant also forms part of the standard equipment roster.

The line-up of optional features, meanwhile, includes the Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Active Navigation, the exit warning function and the BMW Head-Up Display, as well as the Surround View, Remote 3D View, BMW Drive Recorder and Remote Theft Recorder functions. Existing functions can be upgraded by means of the Remote Software Upgrades facility, which also makes it possible to add new functions.

The new BMW Operating System 9 and BMW Digital Premium.

The latest version of the BMW iDrive display and control/operation system featuring QuickSelect rapid-access tech is fitted in the new BMW X2. Based on BMW Operating System 9, it is packaged together with the BMW Curved Display and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, meaning it has been carefully geared to operation using the touchscreen and natural language. BMW Operating System 9 also paves the way for a highly customisable selection of additional digital services. With BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades, customers can enjoy a free one-month trial of selected functions, after which they are able to add them for a specific period of time. The new BMW Digital Premium offering can also be obtained from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store for the new BMW X2.

BMW Digital Premium means customers can enjoy in-car use of all the apps available in their country, e.g. for music streaming, video streaming, news or gaming, on a subscription basis. The optional package also covers data usage for all digital services and the apps available from the BMW ConnectedDrive Store, including music and video streaming.

The Augmented View function is available as an optional add-on for the cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system. In addition to this, a Personal eSIM designed for 5G mobile technology, the BMW Digital Key Plus, the BMW ID functionality and standard smartphone integration using both Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ are also all available in the new BMW X2.

_{All of the stated model variants, equipment features, technical data and fuel/electric power consumption and emissions figures relate to the offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment selected.}

Munich. The BMW stand at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo centres on the latest innovations and trailblazing visions in the focus areas of electrification and digitalisation. Formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show, this trade fair provides the stage for the world premiere of the new BMW X2. The compact Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) is also being offered in an all-electric version for the first time in the guise of the BMW iX2 and boasts a wealth of digital innovations. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse will also be making its first appearance on the Asian continent, just a few weeks after its global debut at the IAA Mobility show in Munich. This Vision Vehicle offers a look ahead to the driving and user experience of the future – set to become reality from 2025 with the arrival of the Neue Klasse models.

From 26 October – 5 November 2023, BMW will be presenting a broad selection of its latest new models and innovations to visitors gathering at Tokyo’s Big Sight international exhibition centre. Digital technologies and the ways they can be applied to enhance the user experience are a key point of focus. The upgraded BMW iDrive control/operation system with QuickSelect in the new BMW X2 paves the way for a much wider offering of digital content for information and entertainment. The new BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades give customers access to innovative offerings in areas such as in-car gaming and video & audio streaming (availability varies according to model, specification and country).

The featured highlight of the next-generation BMW iDrive in the BMW Vision Neue Klasse is BMW Panoramic Vision. From 2025, customers will be able to experience information being projected across the entire width of the windscreen in the Neue Klasse production models.

The BMW press conference at the opening of the Japan Mobility Show 2023 will be broadcast as an on-demand webcast that can be streamed from 8:00 a.m. (CEST) on 25 October 2023 at www.live.bmwgroup.com/.

Ongoing expansion of fully electric model line-up.

With its launch of the BMW iX2, BMW is forging ahead with the ramp-up of electric mobility and the introduction of locally emission-free driving pleasure into new target groups. The brand has at least one fully electric representative in all relevant model segments. Other members of its wide-ranging electric mobility line-up alongside the BMW iX2 are also on display at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 – from the BMW iX1 compact Sports Activity Vehicle to the BMW i4 and BMW i5, the BMW iX and the BMW i7 luxury sedan. At the same time, BMW is clearly demonstrating how electrified drive systems are becoming increasingly important in the luxury segment too. In Tokyo, the brand is exhibiting the BMW i7 M70 xDrive* – the most powerful all-electric BMW yet – as well as the BMW XM Label Red* with M HYBRID drive system and the BMW X7, which employs 48V mild hybrid technology to accelerate the power delivery and boost the efficiency of its internal combustion engines.

World premiere: the all-new BMW X2 and the first-ever BMW iX2.

It was the BMW X2 that first introduced the concept of a Sports Activity Coupé for the premium compact segment. The second-generation model is now even more distinctive and forward-looking and, for the first time, also comes in an all-electric version with the arrival of the first-ever BMW iX2. All details of the new edition of the compact SAC will be released when communications officially get underway on 11 October 2023. The all-new BMW X2 and the first-ever BMW iX2 will make their first public appearance not long afterwards at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo.

Asian premiere: the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse provides a window into the electric, digital and circular future of the BMW brand. The new Vision Vehicle’s design showcases styling elements that will have a formative influence on the various Neue Klasse models. A clear design language pared back to the essentials brings the signature BMW styling features – such as the BMW kidney grille and the Hofmeister kink – even more prominently to the fore.

The user experience presented as part of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse is no less futuristic. The next-generation BMW iDrive merges the real and virtual worlds, while expanding the interaction between user and car. Developed for the Neue Klasse, BMW Panoramic Vision projects information across the entire width of the windscreen. And the central display, the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel and the enhanced voice control via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant enrich the multisensory user experience offered by the next-generation BMW iDrive.

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse also encompasses major advances in drive technology. Thanks to the sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology on board, efficiency will be increased by 25 per cent, range will be 30 per cent longer and charging will be 30 per cent quicker. The increased use of secondary raw materials as well as resource-efficient production will also have the effect of shrinking the lifecycle carbon footprint of Neue Klasse models.

Driving innovation: the BMW iX5 Hydrogen*.

BMW is also rigorously driving forward the development of hydrogen fuel-cell drive technology as it progresses towards mobility with zero local emissions. The exhibits at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 include the BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Built as a pilot series, the iX5 Hydrogen is currently in use with various target groups around the world for demonstration and test purposes. Developed on the basis of the BMW X5 and manufactured at the pilot plant of the BMW Group’s Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich, this Sports Activity Vehicle combines locally emission-free driving pleasure with a long range and markedly short refuelling stops. Its highly integrated drive unit featuring the latest, fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology draws its energy from a high-performance battery that was specially developed for the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. The fuel-cell system and high-performance battery combine to generate maximum output of 295 kW/401 hp. Two tanks made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) together hold six kilograms of gaseous hydrogen and can be filled in three to four minutes. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen achieves a range of 504 kilometres (313 miles) in the WLTP cycle without having to refuel.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is further evidence of the BMW Group’s broad-based development expertise and “technology-open” approach in the field of drive systems. The highly efficient fuel-cell systems fitted in the pilot fleet of BMW iX5 Hydrogen models were made at the BMW Group’s competence centre for hydrogen in Munich. The company sources the requisite fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan. The strategic partnership between the two carmakers – now a decade old – is key to the rapid development of hydrogen technologies and their successful integration into a sustainable powertrain portfolio.