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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.

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The BMW Group

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

In 2024, the BMW Group sold 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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BMW Serije 1.

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Munich. The BMW Group is expanding its revolutionary driving experience with BMW M Mixed Reality, which breaks down the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds through state-of-the-art VR/MR technologies. The vehicle itself becomes the controller - a unique 3D interaction between driver, vehicle and environment.

"Mixed reality" refers to the fusion of of physical and digital worlds into a seamless experience. BMW M first presented mixed reality technology at the Web Summit in Lisbon in November 2022 and has been continuously developing it ever since.

With BMW M Mixed Reality, fans and first movers can immerse themselves in a digital world while physically sitting at the wheel of a BMW M vehicle and controlling it.

First-ever multisensory multiplayer

The possibilities of virtual reality are boundless: On a secret mission, you enter the BMW M Garage and from there, you ascend to the top of the BMW M Rooftop Circuit. Surrounded by skyscrapers, two BMW M Mixed Reality customers now race against each other virtually in a multiplayer mode A new feature is that spectators with personified avatars can virtually watch the race live from the BMW M Mixed Reality Bridge. They do not have to be physically present in the area where the multiplayers are driving. They can be virtually connected using devices like the Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro.

BMW M Mixed Reality will be presented again in Lisbon this year. For BMW M fans, BMW M Mixed Reality has been available in the singleplayer mode since autumn 2023 as part of the BMW M Driving Experience in Maisach, the world's first driving experience for customers.  

For BMW M fans, BMW M Mixed Reality has been available in the singleplayer mode since fall 2023 as part of the BMW M Driving Experience in Maisach, the world's first driving experience for customers.  The pilot project began this year at the BMW M Performance Driving School in California, USA.

Merging reality and the virtual world

The new BMW M Mixed Reality Rooftop Circuit was also a highlight at the presentation of BMW M Mixed Reality. Drivers had to evade virtual obstacles and collect BMW M coins in a shimmering metropolis. The BMW M135 vehicles were used, which thanks to technical refinements can be used as M Mixed Reality vehicles.

This includes very precise GPS positioning on the road surface in order to transfer position and movement to the virtual world. Every acceleration, every turn and every braking manoeuvre is transmitted to the virtual world without latency thanks to precise sensor technology and signal processing. Not only the movements of the vehicle are transmitted, but also those of the driver.

The technology for this is already integrated into the standardised in-vehicle systems of all BMW and BMW M automobiles. These systems are so precise that no additional sensors are required.

Another key element is the VR headset that the driver wears to experience the digital world. This headset must be connected to the vehicle's internal systems in order to synchronise movements and data in real time. Thanks to this equipment, various BMW M models can be used for BMW M Mixed Reality, regardless of the drive system. This includes vehicles with a conventional combustion engine such as the BMW M2 or BMW M4 as well as models with a fully electric powertrain such as the BMW i5 M60. In the future, BMW M can also imagine offering the new BMW M5 with M Mixed Reality. The technology is flexible and can be adapted to different vehicle platforms to provide a consistent and immersive mixed reality experience.

Digital innovations for the driving experience

BMW Group Mixed Reality is an answer to what future virtual experiences in the automotive sector could look like. At the current stage of development, it enables perfect controllability in every driving situation. Drifting will also be possible in the future, although no date has yet been set for when customers will be able to have this experience.

MINI also benefits from the BMW Group Mixed Reality umbrella: There are also plans to offer customers a multi-sensory mixed reality driving experience.

In addition, further applications in the field of vehicle development and professional training are already being investigated. For example, there is potential as a valuable addition to existing simulator driving in the dynamic driving area, without compromising driving safety, or in the development of driver assistance systems. On existing racetracks, a Professional Track Trainer could in the future display content such as the ideal line and braking points to drivers in order to train them to drive even more precisely. Current AR headset technology is not yet accurate enough for this ambitious use case.

In the event of enquiries please contact:

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Christophe König, Head of BMW M GmbH and BMW M Motorsport Communications

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Alexandra Landers, Head of Product and Brand Communication BMW

Telephone: +49-89-382-30871

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The BMW Group

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

In 2023, the BMW Group sold over 2.55 million passenger vehicles and more than 209,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,950 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

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Munich. With the upcoming Rocket League Season 16, the new BMW 1 Series will make a spectacular debut in the popular online video game from Epic Games. Rocket League is an action-packed car soccer game in which players try to kick a ball into the opponent's goal using a variety of rocket-powered vehicles. Players can compete alone or in teams of up to three, using ingenious strategies and spectacular stunts to achieve victory. Before Season 16 begins, BMW and Epic Games are launching a competition and calling on the global gaming community to design a Decal for the new BMW 1 Series according to their personal wishes. The winning design of the Rocket League x BMW Decal Design Contest will then be integrated into the game as part of a mid-Season patch.

Customisation of their vehicles is a key part of the gameplay experience in Rocket League. A variety of Decals, Wheels and other add-on parts that can be applied to the vehicles offer a wide range of options for expressing your personality. The ability to customise vehicles encourages creativity and increases the motivation to stand out from other players by unlocking new design elements. The new BMW 1 Series will be available in the game in Skyscraper Grey metallic paint and can be customised with Universal Decals, Wheels, Toppers and Antennas. This will include exclusive Decals and liveries developed by BMW in collaboration with Epic Games.

Launch of the Rocket League x BMW Decal Design Contest.

To build excitement for the start of Season 16 and challenge players' creativity, the renowned game developer and premium car manufacturer are combining the debut of the new BMW 1 Series with the Rocket League x BMW Decal Design Contest. Between 9 and 30 August 2024, players will have the opportunity to create their own Rocket League Decal design for the new BMW 1 Series. Participants are provided with two-dimensional sketches showing the car from different perspectives. The templates can be downloaded at b.mw/DecalContest and customised using the tools of your choice. Whether digitally on the computer, with a pencil or in oil or watercolours, there are no limits to creativity. Finished designs can be submitted via Instagram and X using the hashtags #RocketLeagueBMWDecalContest and #Contest.

In mid-October, the best designs will be selected during an award show livestream. The top three finishers will receive prize money of $3,000 for the winner, $2,000 for the second place and $1,000 for the third place. The winning design will be available immediately after a mid-Season patch in Rocket League for all players who have already purchased the new BMW 1 Series through Rocket Pass Premium.

The new BMW 1 Series: A pioneer for the fun of gaming in the real world as well.

In the real world, too, the new BMW 1 Series is an exciting proposition with its sporty character and advanced level of digitalisation. It embodies the brand's hallmark driving pleasure in the premium compact segment with its dynamic design, a completely revised drive portfolio and extensively enhanced chassis technology. The latest version of the BMW iDrive display and operating system, based on BMW Operating System 9, offers an innovative user experience. It provides the basis for a highly individual selection of digital services, which are available to customers with the BMW ConnectedDrive upgrades and the new BMW Digital Premium offer.

This also includes in-car gaming on the BMW Curved Display with the AirConsole platform, which offers a constantly growing selection of casual games. The range includes classics such as "Who wants to be a millionaire?" and titles such as "Starlit Kart". These allow drivers and passengers to spend time in a stationary vehicle, either alone or in multiplayer mode. All you need is your smartphone, which acts as the controller. This makes the new BMW 1 Series the pioneer of gaming fun in its segment.

In case of queries, please contact:

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Matthias Bode, Product Communication BMW Automobiles

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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 and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2023, the BMW Group sold over 2.55 million passenger vehicles and more than 209,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,950 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

www.bmwgroup.com

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Leipzig. The first fourth-generation BMW 1 Series to roll off the production line at BMW Group Plant Leipzig is a BMW 120 in Alpine White for a customer in Germany (combined fuel consumption: 6.0 - 5.3 l/100 km (62 miles); CO2 emissions combined: 135 - 121 g/km according to WLTP; CO2 classes: D). The premium compact is manufactured exclusively at Plant Leipzig, in Saxony, where up to 500 of the cars can be made per day. Combined with the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and MINI Countryman, this puts daily output from Plant Leipzig at up to 1,300 vehicles. The new BMW 1 Series is due for market launch in October 2024.

The new BMW 1 Series marks the start of a new chapter in the BMW brand’s almost 20-year success story in the compact segment. Production of the model first began with the three-door at Plant Leipzig in 2007. Since then the plant has manufactured more than 1.3 million in a range of variants. As at the end of June 2024, nearly 443,000 third-generation BMW 1 Series have been delivered to customers. “The new BMW 1 Series will remain a key factor in maintaining high capacity utilisation here at plant Leipzig,” said a confident Petra Peterhänsel, Plant Director.

Plant upgraded to increase capacity

Since 2018 BMW Group Plant Leipzig has undergone systematic upgrades. It can now produce up to 350,000 units a year – 100,000 more than previously. It currently manufactures four models with three different types of drive by two different brands – all on the same production line. Since November 2023 output has been boosted by the MINI Countryman. Production of that will rise during the course of this year to 500 units a day, in addition to the 800 or so BMW vehicles.

The increase in production volumes is securing existing jobs as well as creating new ones. An additional 900 people are set to join vehicle production alone, by the end of 2024 Plant Leipzig will employ around 7,000 people. 

Dynamic design, new drive portfolio

With a dynamic design presence, completely revised drive portfolio and extensively improved chassis technology, the BMW 1 Series continues to sharpen its profile as the sportiest vehicle in the competition. The front end is strikingly flat and sits significantly lower to the road than the predecessor’s, signalling that more than ever, this car is geared towards sporty driving pleasure. The wide, forward-leaning radiator grille features an innovative arrangement of vertical and diagonal bars. LED headlights come as standard and give the car a striking “four-eyed face”.

The pronounced rear apron with its vertical reflectors, two-part rear lights and black, diffusor-style insert add to the vehicle’s powerful appearance. Inside, the new BMW 1 Series is now completely leather-free as standard. The redesigned cockpit features the BMW Curved Display. The optional M Sport Package makes for an even more dynamic look, as does the special M Sport Design equipment option, available from market launch in Europe.

Contrast roof – a first in the BMW 1 Series

The body of the new BMW 1 Series is available in a choice of two solid-colour and seven metallic finishes. BMW Individual paintwork will also be on offer, along with a wide range of BMW Individual Special Paints. The new BMW 1 Series is also the first BMW to feature the optional contrast paintwork, with a roof in high-gloss black. As with the MINI Countryman, the roof will be painted at Plant Leipzig using a new, overspray-free painting process that is easier on resources. Known as overspray-free painting, the method is currently being piloted and works without producing the mist of excess paint that usually occurs.

The new BMW 1 Series is due for market launch on 5 October. The strongest markets for the 1 Series so far have been Germany and Europe, and the UK and Italy especially.

• Četrta generacija modelov BMW serije 1. Pionir užitka v vožnji v premijskem kompaktnem segmentu je zdaj še izostril svoj profil najbolj športnega vozila v že tako konkurenčnem razredu. Jasna in osredotočena zunanja zasnova z dinamičnim sprednjim delom, tipičnimi BMW proporci in močnim zadkom. Povsem na novo zasnovana pogonski sklop in tehnika podvozja za večjo učinkovitost in agilnost. Bistveno razširjen nabor standardne opreme. Inovativni sistemi za avtomatizirano vožnjo in parkiranje. Napredna zasnova notranjosti z ukrivljenim zaslonom BMW in vidnim napredkom pri digitalizaciji, zahvaljujoč se operacijskemu sistemu BMW Operating System 9 in nadzornemu sistemu BMW iDrive s QuickSelect.
• Ekspresivne oblikovne poteze poudarjajo športno karizmo novega BMW serije 1. 
  Novi BMW M135 xDrive z znatno izboljšanimi karakteristikami in individualnostjo na vrhu razpona podobnih modelov. M ledvička z vodoravnimi letvicami, črna. M pokrovi zunanjih ogledal in štiri izpušne cevi označujejo, da je model M Performance najboljši v svoji seriji. Vse druge različice so na voljo s paketom M Sport kot izbiro, v Evropi tudi z M Sport Design. Prvič je na voljo tudi M Sport Package Pro.
• Zmanjšan CO2 odtis zaradi izbire materialov in proizvodnih postopkov, ki so bili zasnovani z namenom varčevanja z viri in recikliranja. 
  Proizvodnja v tovarni skupine BMW Group v Leipzigu z uporabo vetrne energije, pridobljene na sami lokaciji. BMW serije 1 je prvi model s sedežnimi prevlekami iz recikliranega poliestra in s penastimi komponentami iz morske plastike.
• Novi BMW serije 1 ima idealno izhodišče, da nadaljuje zgodbo o uspehu te znamke v kompaktnem razredu, ki se je začela pred 20 leti. Do danes je bilo strankam prodanih več kot 3 milijone enot BMW serije 1. Četrta generacija bo lansirana oktobra 2024. Evropa je najpomembnejša prodajna regija, med petimi glavnimi trgi pa je tudi Japonska.
• Nov, sodoben oblikovalski jezik zunanjosti. Dinamična estetika in jasna zasnova površin. V primerjavi s predhodnikom je bila zunanja dolžina povečana za 42 milimetrov na 4361 milimetrov, višina pa za 25 milimetrov na 1459 milimetrov. Širina ostaja praktično nespremenjena s 1800 milimetri.
• Prepoznaven sprednji del s širokimi odprtinami za zrak, ki segajo daleč navzdol proti cesti. Na novo oblikovana BMW ledvička s ploskim reliefom in, prvič, s strukturo navpičnih in poševnih letvic. Novi LED žarometi z navpičnimi in rahlo puščičasto oblikovanimi elementi kot luči za dnevno vožnjo in smerniki. Prilagodljivi LED žarometi z matričnimi dolgimi svetlobnimi snopi, funkcija osvetlitve ceste v smeri zavijanja in modri poudarki.
• Stranski pogled z dolgim pokrovom motorja, dinamično obliko klina, dolgo strešno linijo in plosko grafiko oken. BMW Individual Shadow Line visokega sijaja kot standardna oprema. Izbočena številka 1 na območju Hofmeistrovega pregiba na C-stebričku.
• Velikodušno odmerjene površine in vodoravne linije poudarjajo širino zadka. Dvodelne LED luči segajo dokaj daleč v bok avtomobila. Razpoznavni zadnji odbijač z navpičnimi odsevniki in črnim difuzorskim vložkom. Nevidno vgrajene izpušne cevi (izjema: BMW M135 xDrive).
• Širok nabor zunanjih lakov, vključno z laki BMW Individual in posebnimi laki BMW Individual. Prvi BMW model s kontrastnim lakom strehe. Črna barva visokega sijaja še poudarja športni videz novega BMW serije 1.
• Moderna interpretacija zasnove kabine, ki je osredotočena na voznika, z ukrivljenim zaslonom BMW in novo prestavno ročico na sredinski konzoli. Popolnoma digitalni sistem zaslonov, ki ga sestavljata 10,25-palčni informacijski zaslon in 10,7-palčni nadzorni zaslon. Konsistentna digitalizacija zmanjša število gumbov in komandnih tipk. Mladosten, svež stil z visokokakovostnimi barvami in oblogami. Nov športni volan kot standardna oprema, M usnjeni volan s prestavnimi vzvodi in ogrevanjem volana kot izbirno opremo.
• Na novo oblikovani sprednji in zadnji sedeži. Športni sedeži in M športni sedež z integriranimi naslonjali za glavo so na voljo kot izbira. Prav tako so na voljo: ogrevanje sedežev, elektronska prilagoditev, podpora križa in funkcija masaže pri športnih sedežih. Izboljšana zaščita potnikov z novo zračno blazino med voznikom in sovoznikom.
• Izbirno naslonjalo zadnjih sedežev v razdelitvi 40: 20: 40. Če ga podrete, se prtljažni prostor poveča s 380 na največ

  1200 litrov. (BMW 120, BMW 120d: 300–1135 litrov). Izbirno avtomatsko delovanje vrat prtljažnika. Odstranljiva vlečna kljuka na voljo tudi kot izbira pri BMW M135 xDrive. Skupna masa priklopnika do 1300 kg, odvisno od modela.

• Notranjost standardno popolnoma brez usnja. Novo oblazinjenje Econeer iz reciklirane PET v dvobarvni izvedbi s kontrastnimi šivi pri izbirnih športnih sedežih. Perforirane prevleke sedežev Veganza z usnju podobnimi lastnostmi, kontrastnimi šivi in okrasnim prešitjem v štirih izbirnih barvah. Različica Veganza/Alcantara kot del paketa M Sport in standardna oprema v BMW M135 xDrive.
• Lansiranje na trg s štirimi različicami pogona. Novi štirivaljni bencinski motor z 221 kW / 300 KM v BMW M135 xDrive, vodilnem v tem razponu. Napredni štirivaljni bencinski in dizelski motorji s 125 kW / 170 KM v novem BMW 120, 120 kW / 163 KM v novem BMW 120d in 110 kW / 150 KM v novem BMW 118d. BMW 120 in BMW 120d z 48-voltno blago hibridno tehnologijo. Vsi motorji standardno opremljeni s 7-stopenjskim menjalnikom Steptronic z dvojno sklopko.
• Večja togost karoserije in povezave s podvozjem. Standardno vzmetenje z optimizirano kinematiko, močno prednapeti stabilizatorji in nova tehnologija blaženja udarcev optimizirajo natančnost vožnje, dinamiko zavijanja in udobje pri vožnji. Prilagodljivo M podvozje s frekvenčno selektivnimi blažilniki, športnim zavijanjem in manjšo višino vozila od tal je na voljo kot izbira (standardno pri BMW M135 xDrive). Najvišji model ima poleg tega še mehansko zaporo diferenciala na prednji osi. Neposredno nadzorovano omejevanje zdrsa pogonskih koles, integriran zavorni sistem in 17-palčna (BMW M135 xDrive: 18-palčna) platišča iz lahke zlitine kot standardna oprema. Do 19-palčna platišča iz lahke zlitine na voljo kot izbira.
• Ekskluzivni paket M Technology na voljo kot izbira pri novem BMW M135 xDrive. Karakteristike, značilne za dirkalno stezo, zahvaljujoč se posebnim blažilnikom, stabilizatorjem, opornikom za spodnjo stran vozila, zelo lahki strukturi, optimizaciji vzmetenja, zavoram M Compound in 19-palčnim kovanim platiščem iz lahke zlitine s športnimi pnevmatikami. Tekmovalne pnevmatike so na voljo kot izbirna oprema.
• Bistveno povečan nabor napol avtonomnih sistemov vožnje in parkiranja. Asistent za vožnjo (Driving Assistant) z opozarjanjem pred čelnim trkom, opozorilo na zapustitev voznega pasu, opozorilo pri izstopu iz vozila, prepoznavanje prometnih znakov ter parkirni asistent z asistentom pri vzvratni vožnji kot standardna oprema. Izbirna oprema zajema: asistent za krmiljenje in ohranjanje vozila na voznem pasu, aktivni asistent za uravnavanje hitrosti, samodejni omejevalnik hitrosti in aktivni pomočnik za menjavo voznega pasu. Možnost Parking Assistant Professional, na voljo pri modelih BMW 120 in BMW 120d, omogoča, da parkiranje in manevriranje nadzorujete zunaj vozila, z uporabo pametnega telefona.
• Standardna oprema vsebuje samodejno klimatizacijo, elektronsko zložljiva vratna ogledala, paket notranje osvetlitve, animacijo za dobrodošlico in slovo ter BMW Live Cockpit Plus z navigacijskim sistemom v oblaku BMW Maps. Izbirni BMW Live Cockpit Professional vključuje tudi BMW Head-Up Display in razširjeni pogled (Augmented View) na nadzornem zaslonu. Druge možnosti so elektronsko krmiljena panoramska steklena streha, zvočni sistem Harman Kardon, Comfort Access in 2-conska samodejna klimatizacija. 
• Zadnja generacija BMW iDrive na podlagi operacijskega sistema BMW Operating System 9. Nov začetni zaslon z navpično razporejenimi ikonami funkcij na isti ravni in s hitrim dostopom QuickSelect. Multimodalno upravljanje s funkcijo dotika na nadzornem zaslonu, glasovni nadzor z BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in multifunkcijski gumbi na volanu. Načini My Modes za personalizacijo vozne izkušnje in notranjega ambienta.
• Inovativne digitalne storitve je mogoče naročiti z BMW Digital Premium v trgovini BMW ConnectedDrive Store, vključno z igrami v avtu prek igralne platforme AirConsole, trgovino aplikacij tretjega podjetja, pretočnim predvajanjem videov na nadzornem zaslonu, izboljšanimi navigacijskimi funkcijami in dodatnimi načini My Modes s harmonično koordinirano notranjo osvetlitvijo in grafiko na ukrivljenem zaslonu BMW. Nove in izboljšane funkcije vozila se lahko integrirajo prek daljinskih nadgradenj programske opreme.
• Optimizirana povezljivost z antenami 5G. Integracija pametnih telefonov z Apple CarPlay® in Android Auto™ kot standardna oprema, telefonija z brezžičnim polnjenjem kot izbira. Preprosta povezava z BMW ID in aplikacijo My BMW. BMW ID omogoča digitalno plačilo parkirnine iz vozila v izbranih državah. BMW Digital Key Plus za kompatibilne pametne telefone z operacijskim sistemom iOS ali Android in Apple Watch z ultraširokopasovno brezžično tehnologijo na voljo kot izbira.

Vsi podatki o zmogljivosti, porabi goriva/električne energije in emisijah so začasni.

Vse navedene različice modelov, značilnosti opreme, tehnični podatki ter poraba goriva/električne energije in se nanašajo na ponudbo na nemškem trgu. Dimenzije in meritve se nanašajo na vozila z osnovno konfiguracijo v Nemčiji. Te se lahko razlikujejo glede na velikost koles/pnevmatik in elemente izbrane dodatne opreme.

Uradne vrednosti porabe goriva, emisij CO2, porabe električne energije in električnega dosega so bile določene na podlagi predpisanega merilnega postopka v skladu z Evropsko uredbo (ES) 2007/715 v veljavni različici. Pri omembi dosegov so pri podatkih WLTP upoštevani vplivi morebitne dodatne opreme.

Dodatne informacije o merilnih postopkih WLTP in NEDC so na voljo tudi na spletni strani www.bmw.de/wltp

V prilogi lahko najdete specifikacije modelov BMW serije 1 s 5 vrati; 120i, 125i, M140i in M140i xDrive, 07/2016.

BMW, eden izmed svetovno najuspešnejših proizvajalcev premium avtomobilov se prav tako ponaša z izvrstnim položajem na trgu štirikolesnega pogona, segmentu, kamor je prvič vstopil pred 30 leti. Približno vsako tretje prodano vozilo BMW po vsem svetu je danes opremljeno z inteligentnim sistemom štirikolesnega pogona BMW xDrive. Uspešnost znamke BMW v tem segmentu ni le rezultat priljubljenih modelov BMW X, ampak tudi štirikolesnih modelov drugih modelnih serij, od BMW serije 1 do BMW serije 7. Vzdolž teh modelnih serij je na voljo široka izbira modelov s štirikolesnim pogonom za zelo različne verzije motorjev. Hkrati pa BMW nadaljuje z razvojem štirikolesne tehnologije in jo nenehno izpopolnjuje. Z nudenjem BMW xDrive v kombinaciji s hibridnim pogonom in platformo podvozja s sprednjim pogonom, proizvajalec vedno znova dokazuje svojo usposobljenost na tem področju, ki mu bo zagotovila vodilni položaj v tem segmentu tudi v prihodnje. BMW nudi danes več kot 110 modelov – s katerimkoli tipom menjalnika – z BMW xDrive v 12 različnih modelnih serijah, prav tako pa je ta oprema na voljo tudi pri priključnem hibridu BMW i8 in kompaktnem BMW 225xe z električnim pogonom.

Žarišče od prvega dne naprej: trakcija in dinamika.
Prvi naskok znamke BMW na trg štirikolesnega pogona se je zgodil z razkritjem BMW 325i “Allrad” na mednarodnem avtomobilskem salonu v Frankfurtu leta 1985. Novinec navzven ni takoj razkril svojih notranjih kvalitet, zato je imela njegova predstava, ko so ga novinarji odpeljali na testno vožnjo še toliko večji “vau” efekt. Prvi sistem štirikolesnega pogona BMW ni izboljšal le trakcije izven urejenih cest in v neugodnih vremenskih razmerah, ampak je omogočal tudi bolj dinamično vožnjo skozi zavoje. “Novi BMW je nov šampion, ko gre za obnašanje vozila med vožnjo,” se je glasila soglasna sodba testnih voznikov nemške avtomobilistične revije Auto Zeitung kmalu po prvem razkritju.

Današnji inteligentni sistem štirikolesnega pogona BMW xDrive pomika značilno vozno dinamiko BMW na novo raven. Aktualna generacija tega sistema je krmiljena s pomočjo integriranega upravljanja šasije (ICM), ki zagotavlja, da se xDrive vedno odzove ustrezno in v najbolj zgodnjem možnem trenutku, ki se določi na osnovi zanesljivega zaznavanja in nadzorovanja trenutne vozne situacije. Posegi se lahko izvajajo bodisi izključno z BMW xDrive bodisi z xDrive v kombinaciji z dinamičnim nadzorom stabilnosti (DSC) ali dinamičnim nadzorom zmogljivosti (DPC). Hiter in natančen nadzor porazdelitve pogonskega momenta zagotavlja značilne vozne lastnosti BMW tudi pri ekstremno dinamični vožnji skozi zavoj.

S tem je sistem štirikolesnega pogona natančno prilagojen tipičnim lastnostim pogona BMW na vsa štiri kolesa. To pomeni, da se pri modelih s štirikolesnim pogonom večji delež pogonskega momenta posreduje na zadnji kolesi, če vožnja poteka v normalnih voznih razmerah. Na ta način se ohrani natančna povratna informacija krmiljenja BMW, ki praktično odpravi navor krmiljenja. Za natančno zavijanje in visoko stabilnost ohranjanje smeri vožnje, najnovejša generacija sistema BMW xDrive povečuje količino moči na zadnji kolesni par, kakor hitro vozilo vstopi v zavoj, kar še izboljša užitek v vožnji, ki je sinonim za BMW.

Tehnologija štirikolesnega pogona BMW: neprekinjena evolucija od leta 1985.
Stalni sistem štirikolesnega pogona, ki je vgrajen v BMW 325i “Allrad” iz leta 1985, porazdeli pogonski moment med sprednjo in zadnjo premo v razmerju 37 : 63. Kot odgovor na razlike pri vrtilni frekvenci koles sta viskozna sklopka v razdelilnem gonilu in zadnji diferencial lahko zagotovila praktično togo povezavo med sprednjo in zadnjo premo, da bi se izboljšala trakcija in stabilnost. Ime modela se je kmalu preimenovalo v BMW 325iX, od leta 1988 pa je bil na voljo tudi v različici “touring” (mala začetnica v veljavi do in vključno s serijo E46).

1991: BMW 525iX.
Tri leta pozneje je BMW vpeljal štirikolesni pogon tudi v BMW serije 5. Prvič je bila porazdelitev moči uravnavana elektronsko. Prenovljen sistem je vključeval lamelne sklopke, ki so omogočale, da se je standardna porazdelitev moči med sprednjo in zadnjo premo v razmerju 36 : 64 spreminjala brezstopenjsko in avtomatsko v skladu z voznimi razmerami. Najprej se je hidravlično krmiljena lamelna sklopka uporabljala na zadnji premi, vendar je bila ta pozneje zamenjana z elektronsko krmiljenim selektivnim zavornim posegom. Sistem, ki je nadzoroval vozno situacijo prek signalov vrtilne frekvence koles iz ABS, je bil dopolnjen z dodatnimi informacijami o stanju zavor, vrtilni frekvenci motorja in položaju dušilne lopute.

Sistem štirikolesnega pogona v BMW 525iX je bil od vsega začetka razred zase. Elektronski nadzorni sistem je posredoval zelo hitro in natančno povratno informacijo, kar je pomenilo varno in nevtralno obnašanje vozila med vožnjo tudi v zahtevnih voznih razmerah, kot so mokre ali zasnežene ceste. Tudi pri BMW serije 5 so bili prvi modeli s štirikolesnim pogonom na voljo kot Limuzina ali Touring.

1999: Športno terensko vozilo (SAV) odpira novo poglavje.
Na uvodu v novo tisočletje je senzacionalno debitiral zelo inovativen koncept vozila znamke BMW. BMW X5, prvo športno terensko vozilo (SAV), je kupce navdušil z vozno dinamiko, ki je bila brez primere med ostalimi terenskimi vozili tistega časa. Izvrsten sistem štirikolesnega pogona je pri tem odigral pomembno vlogo. Planetno gonilo je porazdelilo pogonski moment med sprednjo in zadnjo premo v razmerju 38 : 62, medtem ko so elektronski nadzorni sistemi, kot npr. DSC (dinamični nadzor stabilnosti), ADB-X (avtomatska diferencialna zavora) in HDC (pomoč pri spuščanju po klancu), zagotavljali, da je bil novi BMW X5 športen na cesti in opremljen za premagovanje zahtevnih razmer izven utrjenih poti.

V letih, ki so sledila uspešnemu lansiranju koncepta SAV na trg, ni bilo pri BMW nobenega popuščanja v hitrem tempu razvoja štirikolesnega pogona. Leta 2000 je za model specifična različica tehnologije štirikolesnega pogona BMW X5 postala na voljo za četrto generacijo BMW serije 3.

2003: BMW xDrive debitira v BMW X3 in BMW X5.
Štiri leta od prihoda na trg BMW X5, je BMW nadaljeval s svojo dinamiko z lansiranjem koncepta SAV v novem segmentu vozil. Novi BMW X3 je bil kompaktnejši od BMW X5 in je nudil še bolj agilne vozne lastnosti. Postavil je nove mejnike in v naslednjih letih ostal edini premium model v svojem razredu.

Prenovljen sistem štirikolesnega pogona BMW xDrive, ki je bil istega leta vpeljan v BMW X3 in BMW X5, je kmalu povečal vodilni položaj znamke BMW v segmentu štirikolesnega pogona. Na osnovi ekstremno hitro delujoče elektronske lamelne sklopke v razdelilnem gonilu, je xDrive deloval v tandemu z dinamičnim nadzorom stabilnosti (DSC), ki sta porazdelitev pogonskega momenta stalno prilagajala aktualni vozni situaciji. Poleg vrtilne frekvence koles je elektronski nadzorni sistem prvič upošteval tudi podatke dinamičnega nadzora stabilnosti (DSC), kot so npr. krmilni kot, položaj pedala za plin in bočni pospešek. Zato je BMW xDrive prvi svetovni, in še vedno edini, “inteligentni” sistem štirikolesnega pogona. V nasprotju s konvencionalnimi sistemi štirikolesnega pogona, ki se odzovejo, ko se vsaj eno kolo že vrti v prazno, lahko xDrive zazna nevarnost prekrmiljenja ali podkrmiljenja že ob prvih znakih in proaktivno posreduje s preusmeritvijo toka pogonskega momenta.

Inteligentni sistem štirikolesnega pogona BMW xDrive v naslednjih letih ni bil vgrajen le v modele BMW X, ampak tudi v različice xDrive modelov BMW serije 3 in serije 5 obeh karoserijskih izvedb (Limuzina in Touring). Do prihoda na trg BMW X3 druge generacije v letu 2010, je bilo po vsem svetu prodanih več kot 600.000 vozil te serije. Nekoliko prej je prodaja BMW X5 – ki je s svojo drugo generacijo prišel na trg v letu 2006 – presegla znamko enega milijona.

2008: SAC z dinamičnim nadzorom zmogljivosti (DPC) in hibridnim pogonom.
Z dvema močno uveljavljenima karoserijskima izvedenkama SAV v svojih segmentih, je BMW leta 2007 javnosti predstavil prvo svetovno športno terensko vozilo s silhueto kupeja (SAC). Popolnoma novi BMW X6, ki je bil razkrit na mednarodnem avtomobilskem salonu v Frankfurtu, je dvignil značilen dinamičen značaj modelov BMW X na novo raven intenzivnosti. Inteligentni sistem štirikolesnega pogona je bil prvič kombiniran z dinamičnim nadzorom zmogljivosti (DPC), ki spreminja porazdelitev pogonskega momenta med zadnjima kolesoma pri vožnji skozi zavoj, kar zagotavlja neprekosljivo agilnost in stabilnost tudi pri nenadnih spremembah hitrosti ali prehitevanju. Leta 2009 je BMW Active Hybrid X6 demonstriral naslednjo odlično kombinacijo – med BMW xDrive in hibridnim pogonom. Medtem je oddelek BMW M GmbH istega leta k svoji ponudbi športnih vozil z visoko zmogljivostjo dodal dva zelo posebna modela. Z M uglašenim sistemom BMW xDrive, vključno z dinamičnim nadzorom zmogljivosti (DPC), sta BMW X5 M in BMW X6 M pokazala zmogljivost, ki doslej v segmentu vsekolesnega pogona ni bila poznana.

Leto 2009 je bilo premierno še za en novi model z oznako X, to je BMW X1. V naslednjih letih je BMW X1 ostal edino vozilo svoje vrste v premium kompaktnem segmentu. Njegov inteligentni sistem štirikolesnega pogona BMW xDrive, enak kot v novem BMW X3 (2010), je bil prav tako združljiv z nadzorom zmogljivosti. Slednji selektivno zavira kolo na notranji strani zavoja, medtem ko sočasno povečuje moč motorja, kar zagotavlja hitro in precizno vožnjo skozi zavoje in dviguje agilne vozne lastnosti obeh modelov na novo raven.

BMW xDrive na voljo tudi za ostale modelne serije.
Nenehen napredek modelov BMW X je spremljala rast števila različic xDrive, ki so bile na voljo tudi pri ostalih modelnih serijah BMW. BMW xDrive, ki je bil konstruiran za izboljšanje agilnosti pri vožnji skozi zavoj in večjo natančnost, omogoča izpopolnjeno vozno doživetje in optimalno kombinacijo dinamike ter udobja. Zato je bilo le še vprašanje časa, kdaj bo ta inteligentna pogonska tehnologija doživela svoj prvenec tudi v BMW serije 7 (leta 2009). Spomladi leta 2012 sta bila prva modela Coupé in Cabrio s štirikolesnim pogonom na voljo tudi v športnem BMW serije 6. BMW xDrive se lahko naroči pri aktualnih BMW serije 3 in serije 5 ter, od leta 2013, v modelih Cabrio, Coupé in Gran Coupé novega BMW serije 4.

Nenehno spodbujanje napredka.
Z lansiranjem novega BMW X4 v letu 2014 je BMW naredil nov korak v premium segmentu srednje velikih vozil. Nova izvedenka SAC nudi edinstveno kombinacijo užitka v vožnji, prefinjenega sloga in moderne praktičnosti. Model X4 ima tehnologijo BMW xDrive na voljo že v osnovni opremi in je razpoložljiv s širokim spektrom različic motorjev. Istega leta je BMW prav tako predstavil modele BMW X5 tretje generacije, BMW X6 druge generacije in M športni različici obeh modelov. BMW xDrive je debitiral še v novem BMW serije 2 Active Tourer. To je bil nekoliko drugačen prvenec, saj je BMW svoj inteligentni sistem štirikolesnega pogona prvič kombiniral s popolnoma novo platformo podvozja s sprednjim pogonom.

Z BMW i8, ki je bil javnosti predstavljen leta 2014, je BMW Group pogumno zakorakal v novo smer, ki je vključevala tudi sistem štirikolesnega pogona. Ta športni model s konceptom sedežev 2 + 2 poganja zelo napreden priključni hibridni sistem, ki združuje motor z notranjim zgorevanjem na zadnji in elektromotor z visoko učinkovitostjo na sprednji premi.

Osredotočen na prihodnost: BMW xDrive sreča BMW eDrive.
Najnovejši modeli BMW s štirikolesnim pogonom prinašajo tehnološki napredek, ki je močno vpet v mobilnost prihodnosti. Vozilu BMW i8 je sledil mednarodni prihod na trg prvega proizvodnega priključnega hibrida iz jedrne blagovne znamke, in sicer BMW X5 xDrive40e. Po zaslugi stalnega sistema štirikolesnega pogona BMW xDrive in tehnologije eDrive BMW EfficientDynamics, združuje to športno terensko vozilo (SAV) vznemirljivo športno zmogljivost z izvrstno učinkovitostjo. Inteligentno upravljanje moči hibrida sinhronizira obratovanje motorja z notranjim zgorevanjem in elektromotorja, da v vsakem trenutku poveča učinkovitost, medtem ko se odlično odziva na voznikove zahteve. Pogonski moment iz obeh pogonskih enot se prenaša na cesto s pomočjo stalnega inteligentnega sistema štirikolesnega pogona BMW xDrive.

BMW serije 7: integralno aktivno krmiljenje združljivo z BMW xDrive.
V mesecu septembru 2015 je na mednarodnem avtomobilskem salonu v Frankfurtu svojo svetovno premiero doživela šesta generacija BMW serije 7. Najbolj luksuzna limuzina BMW, ki prinaša revolucionarne inovacije na vseh področjih, je z BMW xDrive na voljo od svojega prihoda na trg (oktober 2015). Nova luksuzna limuzina bo prav tako prvi model, ki bo omogočal kombinacijo inteligentnega sistema štirikolesnega pogona z integralnim aktivnim krmiljenjem, kar pomeni –pasivno krmiljenjem zadnjega kolesnega para.

V prilogi najdete specifikacijo nove BMW serije 1 - 5 vratni (v angleškem jeziku), M135i, 07/2012