Kot drugi model v družini Neue Klasse predstavlja tehnološki kvantni preskok v novo ero. Prvi popolnoma električni BMW serije 3 prihaja kot BMW i3 50 xDrive, opremljen z električnim motorjem na sprednji in zadnji osi. Skupna sistemska moč znaša 345 kW/469 KM¹, največji navor pa 645 Nm¹. Izjemno učinkovita tehnologija BMW eDrive šeste generacije skupaj z novim BMW Panoramic iDrive in Heart of Joy postavlja užitek v vožnji na popolnoma novo raven. Z BMW Symbiotic Drive tudi asistirana vožnja vstopa v novo obdobje. BMW i3 predstavlja tudi sodobno interpretacijo značilnih oblikovnih elementov BMW limuzine.

Kot predstavnik novega oblikovnega jezika je novi BMW i3 takoj prepoznaven kot BMW serije 3 – samozavesten, dinamičen in inteligenten. Značilni športni proporci BMW se odražajo v novi oblikovni '2,5-box' zasnovi. Opazni elementi so dolga medosna razdalja, kabina, ki se proti zadku spušča, ter kratki previsi. Sprednji del s prepoznavnimi 'štirimi očesi' je znan, a hkrati nov. BMW osvetlitev ledvičk in dvojni žarometi se združijo v inovativni svetlobni podpis, ki ustvarja močno in izrazno celoto. Zadnji del z izrazito vodoravnimi zadnjimi lučmi dodatno poudarja natančnost in tehnološki napredek. Široko izbočeni blatniki poudarjajo športno, široko držo novega BMW i3. Notranjost ponuja visoko raven prostornosti in v celoti izkorišča vse možnosti zasnove vozila, ki je dosledno usmerjena v elektromobilnost. Hkrati predstavlja k vozniku usmerjeno športnost. Novi BMW Panoramic iDrive ne le definira sodobno in vabljivo notranjost, ampak uvaja tudi novo raven značilne BMW osredotočenosti na voznika.

Športnost in užitek v vožnji sta neločljivo zapisana v DNK BMW serije 3, kjer novi BMW i3 postavlja nove standarde. Z maksimalnim izkoristkom edinstvenih zmožnosti elektromobilnosti ponuja impresivno natančno, lahkotno in samozavestno vodljivost. Visokozmogljiv računalnik Heart of Joy oblikuje vozno doživetje v BMW i3. Njegovi odzivi so desetkrat hitrejši kot pri prejšnjih sistemih. Skupaj s tremi drugimi visokozmogljivimi »supermožgani« tvori osrednji del nove programske in elektronske arhitekture.

Novi BMW i3 izstopa po odlični primernosti za dolge razdalje. Doseg znaša do 900 kilometrov¹ (po testnem ciklu WLTP). Zmožnost DC-polnjenja do 400 kW drastično skrajša čas polnjenja. Hitri enosmerni polnilnik lahko v 10 minutah doda energijo za do 400 km¹ (po ISO 12906, WLTP). Tehnologija BMW eDrive šeste generacije je temelj tega hitrega napredka – vključuje izjemno učinkovite električne motorje, 800-voltno tehnologijo ter nove visokonapetostne baterije z novimi okroglimi celicami. Uporabljena zasnova »cell-to-pack« omogoča visoke energijske gostote na ravni baterijskega paketa ter bolj plosko visokonapetosno baterijo. BMW i3 podpira tudi funkcije dvosmernega polnjenja: Vehicle-to-Load (zahteva izbirno AC polnjenje Professional), Vehicle-to-Home in Vehicle-to-Grid.

BMW i3 je izdelan v tovarni BMW Group v Münchnu, ki je matična tovarna BMW Group. Že več kot sto let tovarna v Milbertshofnu na severu Münchna proizvaja premijska vozila. V zadnjih štirih letih je tovarna doživela obsežno modernizacijo: poleg nove karosernice je bila zgrajena napredna montažna linija z logističnimi prostori. Novi objekti so v zaključni fazi širitve. Proizvodnja novega BMW i3 se bo v teh halah začela avgusta 2026. Prva vozila bodo kupcem dostavljena jeseni letos. Leto kasneje bo proizvodni program prešel izključno na popolnoma električna vozila linije Neue Klasse. Preureditev tovarne vključuje obsežen nabor posodobitev. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series, the press kit “40 Years of BMW 3 Series” from 2015 was comprehensively revised, supplemented and updated.

Please find it in the appendix.

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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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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. 

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• Druga posodobitev tehnologije in zasnove za trenutno generacijo BMW Serije 3 Limuzina in BMW Serije 3 Touring. Ključne nadgradnje: daljši električni doseg za priključno-hibridne modele, nova nastavitev podvozja, oblikovanje notranjosti s še večjim poudarkom na športnosti in digitalizaciji, uvedba BMW Operating System 8.5 in najnovejša evolucija BMW iDrive s QuickSelect na BMW ukrivljenem zaslonu. Optimizacije mnogih detajlov na podlagi korenitih revizij modela iz leta 2022 skrbijo, da izkušnja vožnje v globalno uspešni BMW seriji 3 ostaja pred konkurenco na tem področju.
• BMW Serije 3 je že skoraj 50 let pojem za užitek v vožnji, športno eleganco in inovacije v premijskem srednjem razredu. Nadgradnje utrjujejo trenutni položaj vodilnega v tem segmentu v Evropi, ZDA in na Kitajskem. Prodaja nove BMW Serije 3 Limuzina in BMW Serije 3 Touring s postopnim uvajanjem proizvodnje bo stekla v juliju 2024. Proizvodnja poteka v tovarni BMW Group v Münchnu in tovarni v San Luis Potosíju. BMW serije 3 Limuzina za kitajski trg se bo proizvajala v BMW Brilliance Automotive v Šenjangu.
• Stalno uvajanje prispevkov k zmanjšanju ogljičnega odtisa: Izjemno učinkoviti motorji, 48-voltna blaga hibridna tehnologija, priključno-hibridni modeli s povečanim potencialom vožnje brez lokalnih emisij, aluminijeva kolesa, ki so 70-odstotno narejena iz sekundarnega materiala, zelena energija uporabljena v proizvodnji.
• Sveži elementi pri oblikovanju zunanjosti: novi barvi – kovinska Arctic Race Blue in kovinska Fire Red – ter nova 19-palčna kolesa iz lahke zlitine, v kombinaciji s paketom M Sport in v paleti BMW Individual.

• Notranjost z naprednim premijskim značajem in športnim nadihom. Novi športni usnjeni volan z večkotnim obročem in dvema krakoma kot standardna oprema, usnjeni M Leather volan s tremi kraki, ravnim spodnjim delom obroča in diskretno sredinsko oznako na položaju 12.00 kot del paketa M Sport ter z rdečo sredinsko oznako in šivi v barvah BMW M GmbH pri modelih M Performance. Prestavni vzvodi na volanu so standardno prisotni v vseh različicah modela.

• Klimatska naprava s 3-področnim upravljanjem kot standardna oprema. Sistem klimatizacije in opcijsko ogrevanje sedežev in volana se lahko zdaj upravljata na dotik prek nadzornega zaslona in z glasovnim upravljanjem. Novi gumbi za zračne reže omogočajo prilagajanje prezračevanja. Obsežna digitalizacija je omogočila nadaljnje zmanjšanje števila gumbov in zahtevkov v kabini.
• Športni sedeži s črnimi površinami v novem M Performtex so del paketa M Sport in standardno vgrajeni v modele M Performance. Opcijska alternativa: sedeži M Sport v usnju Vernasca s črnimi površinami in modrim kontrastnim prešitjem.
• Notranji elementi oblog z novim matiranim premazom Dark Graphite so standardni. Nove odprtoporne Fineline Light in odprtoporne Grey Blue Ash lesene obloge so na seznamu opcij. Notranja osvetlitev zdaj vključuje kaskadno osvetlitev okoli osrednjih odprtin za dovod zraka. Opcijska armaturna plošča Luxury v Sensatecu ima še bolj izpopolnjeno strukturo površine. Prav tako novo: steklena prevleka CraftedClarity za določene

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• Priključno-hibridne različice pri BMW Seriji 3 uporabljajo novo visokonapetostno baterijo pete generacije tehnologije BMW eDrive. Prostor, porabljen za njeno namestitev, ostaja nespremenjen, toda uporabna energija se je skoraj podvojila – na 19,5 kWh. Znatno povečan električni doseg do 101 kilometra, po ciklu WLTP.
• Prvi priključno-hibridni modeli BMW z novo polnilno enoto za polnjenje s trifaznim izmeničnim tokom (AC) s povečano hitrostjo do 11 kW. Visokonapetostna baterija se lahko iz praznega stanja popolnoma napolni v 2 urah in 15 minutah. Prav tako je mogoča poraba domačega polnjenja (Connected Home Charging) z optimizacijo glede na solarno energijo in tovor.
• Razpon priključno-hibridnih vozil zdaj združen v novo BMW 330e Limuzino in novi BMW 330e Touring. Pri obeh je mogoče izbrati bodisi pogon na zadnja kolesa bodisi BMW xDrive. Kombinacija štirivaljnega bencinskega motorja z električnim motorjem, vgrajenim v osemstopenjski menjalnik Steptronic, ustvari sistemsko moč 215 kW/292 KM.
• Prav tako na voljo: štirje bencinski in štirje dizelski motorji, vsi izjemno učinkoviti, s štirimi in šestimi valji ter tehnologijo BMW TwinPower Turbo. Vrstni šestvaljni bencinski motor z 275 kW/374 KM in vrstni šestvaljni dizelski motor z 250 kW/340 KM poganjata modele M Performance, ki so na vrhu tega razpona vozil.

  48-voltna blaga hibridna tehnologija pri dizelskih motorjih in vrstnem šestvaljnem bencinskem motorju.

• Vsi motorji so standardno opremljeni z osemstopenjskim menjalnikom Steptronic. Inteligentni štirikolesni pogon kot standardna ali opcijska oprema, odvisno od različice modela.
• Obširne nadgradnje podvozja. Novi BMW Serije 3 nudi opazno izboljšano udobje pri vožnji v vseh načinih vožnje, a tudi svojo že znano dinamično moč. Bolj toga pritrditev zadnjih blažilnikov na karoserijo povečuje natančnost in obvladanost ter pozitivno vpliva na akustiko, kadar avtomobil obvladuje največje sile, ki jih ustvarja cestna površina. Za obračanje volana v načinu Comfort je zdaj potrebna manjša moč.
• Vzmetenje M Sport in vzmetenje Adaptive M sta na voljo kot opciji. Standardni obseg vsebuje 17-palčna ali 18-palčna (priključno-hibridni modeli in modeli M Performance) platišča iz lahke zlitine.
• Širok nabor sistemov pomoči za udobno in varno vožnjo ter parkiranje. Standardna oprema vsebuje opozorilo pred čelnim trkom, inteligentni sistem za uravnavanje hitrosti, parkirnega asistenta, kamero za pomoč pri vzvratni vožnji in asistenco pri vzvratni vožnji. Kot opcije so na voljo Driving Assistant Professional z asistentom za krmiljenje in ohranjanje vozila na voznem pasu, aktivni asistent za uravnavanje hitrosti s funkcijo Stop&Go ter parkirni asistent Plus.
• Posodobljeni BMW iDrive s QuickSelect na osnovi operacijskega sistema BMW Operating System 8.5. Intuitivno in preprosto upravljanje na dotik prek nadzornega zaslona in naravnega jezika, s pomočjo BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Nov domači zaslon z vertikalno razporejenimi gradniki (widgets) na eni sami ravni. Tehnologija hitrega dostopa QuickSelect omogoča neposredno izbiranje funkcij, ne da bi morali vstopati v podmenije. Menijska vrstica na spodnjem robu nadzornega zaslona zdaj nudi tudi neposreden dostop do funkcij klimatizacije.
• Standardni BMW Live Cockpit Plus vključuje navigacijski sistem v oblaku BMW Maps. Opcijski BMW Live Cockpit Professional vključuje tudi BMW Head-Up Display in razširjeni pogled (Augmented View) na nadzornem zaslonu oz. prikazu informacij.
• Povezovanje z BMW ID in My BMW App – s skeniranjem QR-kode s pametnim telefonom – je zdaj poenostavljeno. My BMW App omogoča pregled stanja vozila, uporabo funkcije »My Trips«, vključno z Efficiency Trainer, razne daljinske funkcije in dostop do trgovine BMW ConnectedDrive Store za nadgradnje in dodatne funkcije. Polnjenje in predkondicioniranje pri priključno-hibridnih modelih pa se lahko nadzorujeta tudi prek aplikacije My BMW App.
• Standardna osebna kartica eSIM omogoča uporabo mobilnega komunikacijskega standarda 5G. Zneske za parkiranje in polnjenje goriva je zdaj mogoče plačati digitalno iz vozila.

Dodatne informacije so na voljo spodaj in v priponki v angleščini. 
  
Munich. The BMW Group and E.ON are working together to integrate the electric car into the home and the intelligent energy system of the future. 
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As a first step, the strategic cooperation now makes it possible to set up a charging ecosystem in customers' homes that intelligently and automatically integrates BMW and MINI vehicles into the building's PV power generation and household consumers.
The "Connected Home Charging" package can be ordered for all electric BMW and MINI vehicles (BEV+PHEV) directly via the vehicle configurator on the internet. (www.bmw.de; www.mini.de) Pilot markets are Germany, Italy, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Customers here can conveniently obtain all components and services from a single provider.

The core elements of the solution are the BMW / MINI Wallbox Plus as an intelligent charge point a smart meter with back-end connection as a basis for all Connected Home Charging services, and all installation and set up work by E.ON. Customers can make system settings intuitively in the familiar MyBMW App or MINI App.

The digital and automated control of energy flows allows residents of buildings with PV power generation to benefit from lower charging costs and increase their level of self-sufficiency, while the optimised use of green energy contributes to climate protection.

The price of the Connected Home Charging package for customers in Germany, depending on installation is €1,769 including VAT. After 3 years, the smart services can be extended via the BMW / MINI Connected Drive Store.

The Connected Home Charging package can also be ordered for BMW i4, i5, i7, iX1, iX2, iX3, iX, MINI Cooper SE, MINI Countryman SE and all BMW / MINI plug-in hybrids delivered before April 2024 via all BMW / MINI retailers.

Home and electric car as a shared energy ecosystem 

With the Connected Home Charging Package from BMW and E.ON, for example, solar surplus charging can be used: The electric car can be charged with the energy produced on the roof.

"Together with E.ON, we are making the car a key element of the smart home, with BMW and MINI electric cars at its heart. This brings balance to the private energy ecosystem, reducing energy costs for our customers and improving their carbon footprint by optimising the use of green energy. The cooperation will also enable us to integrate intelligently into the energy market in the future," says Dominik Becks, Head of New Business Areas for Energy Services at the BMW Group.

"Because green driving doesn't work without green charging, I'm delighted that we are working with BMW to offer drivers of electric BMWs and MINIs not only energy management but also solar charging as a first step. This will allow drivers to choose whether they want to charge their cars using their own solar power. According to our survey, 67 percent of electric car drivers in Germany, who live in their own house, have a solar system. So we are convinced that our joint Connected Home Charging solution can offer many people added value for even more efficient energy use," says Mathias Wiecher, CCO of E.ON Drive.

Joint implementation of bidirectional charging

As part of the cooperation between BMW and E.ON, more features will be implemented in the future. This includes cost-optimised charging, which allows customers to participate in price trends on the electricity market, in order to charge at particularly low prices at certain times. With the BMW New Class from 2025, the Connected Home Charging offer will also be extended to include bi-directional charging. This technology allows customers to use the high-voltage battery of the electric vehicle as a storage unit and later feed the stored electricity back into the grid or use it in their own household.
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Both partners can also draw on the results of joint research projects on bi-directional charging with a fleet of BMW i3.
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BMW / MINI Charging: Charging on the go with convenience, transparency and high network coverage.

In addition to intelligent solutions for home charging, customers can also rely on convenient solutions from BMW / MINI Charging when charging on the go. The main advantage is the attractive kilowatt-hour prices for AC and DC charging in the Active tariff in Europe, regardless of the charging infrastructure operator and regardless of the price displayed at the charging station.

The High Power Charging network of the BMW Group subsidiary IONITY is also integrated into the BMW charging network.

With just one registration, BMW / MINI Charging offers access to more than 588,000 public charging points in 29 countries in Europe alone. With coverage of more than 95 percent of all public charging networks, BMW / MINI Charging is one of the top providers.

BMW / MINI Charging customers worldwide have access to more than two million charging points, in collaboration with international partners.

The Multi Contract function is groundbreaking and unique. Customers can store up to five individual Plug & Charge-capable traction current contracts from different providers digitally in the vehicle. The authentication required for the charging process and billing takes place automatically at compatible charging points.

In case of queries, please contact:

BMW Group Corporate Communications

Wieland Brúch, Tel.: +49 89 382-72652, E-mail: wieland.bruch@bmw.de

E.ON Drive Corporate Communications

Karen Peemöller, Mobile: +49 152 091 286 23, E-mail: Karen.Peemoeller@eon.com

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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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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.

München. Ideja trajnostnega užitka v vožnji je dobila nov pomen. Približno eno leto po lansiranju na trgu je BMW i3 dobil nagrado ''Wertmeister 2015'' v popolnoma novi kategoriji ''električnih vozil''. Nagrado podeljuje revija ''Auto Bild''. Uspeh BMW i3 potrjuje, da je odločitev za nakup prvega premium vozila, oblikovanega izključno za električno in lokalno brezemisijsko vožnjo, odločitev v prid ekološke ozaveščenosti in visoke stabilnosti vrednosti. Konvencionalno gnani BMW modeli so tudi na vrhu razvrstitev. Priznanje za najboljši ostanek vrednosti v srednjem segmentu je pripadlo BMW 325d Touring. V kategoriji kompaktnih SUV vozil je zmaga pripadla BMW X3 xDrive35d, ki mu sledi BMW X4 xDrive30d.

Vsako leto od leta 2014 revija z največjo naklado v Evropi z nagrado ''Wertmesiter'' nagradi vozila, ki na nemškem trgu najbolje ohranjajo vrednost. Najnovejša razvrstitev, ki jo je objavila revija ''Auto Bild'' temelji na napovedih Schwackeja, priznanega marketinškega raziskovalnega inštituta. Napovedi se nanašajo na pričakovan ostanek vrednosti po obdobju štirih let, po prvi registraciji v letu 2015. Avtomobilski strokovnjaki so primerjali razvoj vrednosti aktualnih modelov v 13-ih kategorijah. Poleg značilnosti vsakega modela, je na vrednost posameznega modela vplivala tudi nabavna cena, stroški vzdrževanja, rezultati primerjalnih testov, čas lansiranja na trg, podoba znamke, situacije, specifične za posamezen segment in skupni ekonomski razvoj. Rezultati zagotavljajo potencialnim novim kupcem pomembno pomoč pri nakupni odločitvi, saj je razlika med originalno ceno in ostankom vrednosti eden najbolj odločilnih nakupnih faktorjev. ''Kupci, ki se bodo danes odločili za vozilo Wertmeister se bodo srečali z minimalno izgubo, ko bodo čez nekaj let prodajali svoje vozilo,'' so zaključili v reviji Auto Bild.

Zahvaljujoč značilnemu užitku v vožnji, vrhunski tehnologiji, zgledni učinkovitosti in premium kvaliteti se BMW modeli ponavljajoče uvrščajo na prva mesta v razvrstitvi ''Wertmeister''. Tudi v segmentu električnih vozil, ki se je v razvrstitvi pojavil prvič, so značilnosti vozil idealne za ohranjanje vrednosti vozil, kar je dokazal tudi rezultat BMW i3. Trendovska oblika, potniška kabina narejena iz CFRP (s karbonskimi vlakni ojačane plastične mase) in BMW eDrive tehnologija poskrbijo, da je kompaktno vozilo posebnost z odlično perspektivo na trgu rabljenih avtomobilov. BMW i3, ki ga poganja električni motor s 125kW/170 KM (kombinirana poraba energije: 12,9 kWh, kombinirane emisije CO2: 0 g/km) je v vodstvu s pričakovano ohranitvijo vrednosti 60,1 % originalne prodajne cene.

BMW serije 3 je ''Wertmeister 2015'' v konkurenčnem srednjem razredu že tretjič zapored. BMW 325d Touring (160 kW/218 KM, kombinirana poraba goriva: 5,2 – 5,1 l/100 km, kombinirane emisije CO2: 137 – 134 g/km), ki je nasledil BMW 320d Touring, je ubranil vodstvo. Športno in elegantno petvratno vozilo je premagalo konkurente s pričakovano ohranitvijo vrednosti v višini 53,7 odstotka cene po štirih letih.

Dvojna zmaga za BMW v segmentu ''kompaktnih SUV'' poudarja atraktivnost in priljubljenost aktualnega nabora modelov. Tekma znotraj BMW X modelov se je zaključila z zmago BMW X3 xDrive35d (230 kW/313 KM, kombinirana poraba goriva: 6,0 l/100 km, kombinirane emisije CO2: 157 g/km), katerega ohranitev vrednosti znaša 63,9 odstotka originalne prodajne cene. Z vrednostjo 63,5 odstotka se je znotraj segmenta na drugo mesto uvrstil BMW X4 xDrive30d (190 kW/258 KM, kombinirana poraba goriva: 6,1 – 5,9 l/100 km, kombinirana emisije CO2: 159 – 156 g/km), ki je odličen primer visoke ohranitve vrednosti.

Izjemen uspeh dopolnjujejo še ostale uvrstitve med najboljše tri v ''Wertmeister'' razvrstitvi. BMW 218d Active Tourer (drugo mesto v segmentu kompaktnih enoprostorcev), BMW 535d Touring (tretje mesto v luksuznem razredu), BMW X1 sDrive18d (tretje mesto v kategoriji majhnih SUV vozil) in BMW X5 xDrive30d (tretje mesto v SUV segmentu) se tudi lahko ponašajo s trajno atraktivnostjo in visoko stabilnostjo vrednosti.