Novi BMW X5 predstavlja peto generacijo tega modela in je umeščen v premijski segment Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). Paleta pogonskih različic, ki so na voljo za BMW X5, vključuje bencinske in dizelske modele z 48-voltnim blagim hibridnim sistemom, priključno-hibridna modela BMW X5 50e xDrive in BMW X5 M60e xDrive ter – prvič – popolnoma električni BMW iX5. Kasneje se bo ponudbi pridružil še BMW iX5 Hydrogen z vodikovo gorivno-celično tehnologijo.

Proizvodnja novega BMW X5 se bo začela avgusta 2026 v tovarni BMW Group Plant Spartanburg v ZDA. Začetek prodaje modelov z motorjem z notranjim zgorevanjem je predviden 28. 11. 2026. Baterijsko-električne in priključno-hibridne različice bo mogoče naročiti od 8. 10. 2026, prodaja pa se bo začela v začetku leta 2027. Na trg bosta tako najprej vstopila bencinski X5 40 xDrive (priporočena maloprodajna cena z DDV v Sloveniji: 98.900 €) in dieselski X5 40d xDrive (priporočena maloprodajna cena z DDV v Sloveniji: 95.900 €), preostale različice pa bodo sledile v 2027.

KONCEPT VOZILA.

• Novi BMW X5 je prvi model znamke, ki bo na voljo s petimi različnimi možnostmi pogona: različicami z bencinskim ali dizelskim motorjem z notranjim zgorevanjem in 48-voltno tehnologijo blagega hibrida, priključno-hibridnimi modeli, prvim popolnoma električnim BMW iX5 in modelom BMW iX5 Hydrogen – prvim serijskim modelom BMW s pogonom na vodik, ki bo na trg prišel pozneje.
  
  
• Naslednja generacija zunanjega oblikovanja, značilnega za modele X: monolitna in mogočna; izrazita pojavnost z izrazitejšimi proporci SAV, pokončno zasnovo sprednjega dela, navpično ledvičko BMW in novimi dvojnimi svetlobnimi ikonami X; jasno strukturiran stranski pogled s kljukami v obliki krilc (BMW Winglets).
  
  
• Visokokakovostna, vodoravno zasnovana notranjost z vabljivim obdajajočim učinkom, steklenimi elementi in inovativnimi naravnimi materiali, kot je skrilavec; novi koncept prikaza in upravljanja BMW Panoramic iDrive z BMW Operating System X; BMW Passenger Screen je prvič na voljo v modelu BMW X5.
  
  
• Proizvodnja novega BMW X5 se bo začela v tovarni BMW Group Plant Spartanburg (ZDA) avgusta 2026; novi BMW iX5 bo prvo popolnoma električno vozilo, ki ga bodo izdelovali tam.
  
  

ZUNANJOST.

• Novi oblikovalski jezik BMW prenaša zunanje oblikovanje, značilno za modele X, v naslednjo generacijo modelov. Novi BMW X5 s čistim, monolitnim in mogočnim oblikovanjem izžareva samozavest iz vsakega zornega kota.
  
  
• Izrazita pokončna zasnova sprednjega dela z navpično zasnovano ledvičko BMW Iconic Glow z dinamičnim svetlobnim podpisom je prepoznavna značilnost novega BMW X5.
  
  
• Prilagodljivi LED-žarometi z novimi dvojnimi svetlobnimi ikonami X v dnevnih lučeh ustvarjajo izrazit vtis in so tako podnevi kot ponoči takoj prepoznavni. Kratke luči in smerniki so prav tako v celoti integrirani v novo svetlobno grafiko X.
  
  
• Dinamične pozdravne in poslovilne sekvence ustvarjajo poseben celostni vtis ob začetku in koncu vsake vožnje.
  
  
• Natančno oblikovana silhueta z dinamično strešno linijo in mišičastimi kolesnimi loki ustvarja značilno pojavnost modela BMW X5 na cesti. Nova zasnova kljuk v obliki krilc prispeva k monolitnemu celostnemu videzu s strani ter k jasno in harmonično strukturirani igri površin.
  
  
• Kot športni vrhunec ponudbe se BMW X5 M60e xDrive ponaša z vizualnimi poudarki, kot so rumene luči BMW M v slogu dvojnega X, izpušni sistem s štirimi cevmi, 22-palčna platišča in še veliko več.
  
  
• Enajst barv zunanjosti, od tega štiri iz ponudbe BMW Individual, in obsežen izbor platišč, od serijskih 21-palčnih do novo razpoložljivih 23-palčnih platišč, ponujajo številne možnosti za individualizacijo modela BMW X5.
  
  

NOTRANJOST IN OPREMA.

• Velikopotezna, monolitna zasnova zunanjosti se nadaljuje v notranjosti, kjer ustvarja udoben in visokokakovosten prostorski občutek.
  
  
• Kombinacija inovativnih in naravnih materialov, kot sta skrilavec (ki ga BMW uporablja prvič) in steklo, ter ekskluzivnih podrobnosti, kot so šivi X na vratih in okrasni letvi armaturne plošče, ustvarja razkošno vzdušje v notranjosti. 
  
  
• Preoblikovan kokpit s tridimenzionalnim osvetljenim pasom ambientalne osvetlitve in vodoravno razporeditvijo ustvarja vabljiv obdajajoči učinek.
  
  
• Predstavlja se novi prikazovalnik za sovoznika:  BMW Passenger Screen tudi med vožnjo ponuja obsežen nabor razvedrilnih in informacijskih vsebin, med drugim zaradi integracije priljubljenih aplikacij za razvedrilo.
  
  
• Velika panoramska steklena streha s funkcijo odpiranja , ki je na voljo serijsko, ustvarja svetlo in zračno vzdušje v notranjosti.
  
  
• Visokokakovostni sedeži v obliki serijskih športnih sedežev in opcijskih multifunkcijskih sedežev s prezračevanjem sedežev in masažno funkcijo ter prevlekami iz materiala Veganza ali z opcijsko notranjo izvedbo BMW Individual z usnjem Merino.
  
  
• Samodejna vrata omogočajo prostoročno in izjemno udobno vstopanje v vozilo ter izstopanje iz njega. Samodejni sistem Soft-Close je vgrajen serijsko.
  
  
• Preoblikovani visokokakovostni volani omogočajo še intuitivnejše upravljanje prek tehnologije shy tech.
  
  

KONCEPT PRIKAZA IN UPRAVLJANJA, DIGITALNA UPORABNIŠKA IZKUŠNJA.

• BMW Panoramic iDrive je integriran koncept prikaza in upravljanja, ki digitalne prikazovalnike, fizične upravljalne elemente in inteligentno programsko opremo združuje v usklajen celovit sistem. Osredotoča se na interakcijo človek–stroj in je zasnovan tako, da informacije zagotavlja intuitivno, glede na kontekst in ergonomsko optimizirano. Obsežna integracija vseh ravni prikaza in upravljanja omogoča v prihodnost usmerjeno uporabniško izkušnjo, ki v enaki meri vključuje osredotočenost na voznika, možnosti personalizacije in varnost.
  
  
• BMW Panoramic Vision: Na novo razvita projekcija vsebine po celotnem spodnjem območju vetrobranskega stekla s stalno vidnimi, jasno strukturiranimi informacijami. Vsebina, povezana z vožnjo, je v vidnem polju voznika; vso drugo vsebino je mogoče prilagoditi in je vidna vsem potnikom.
  
  
• Projektor BMW 3D Head-Up je nameščen nad BMW Panoramic Vision in izbrane vsebine projicira izključno vozniku v njegovo vidno polje. Omogoča izjemno natančno prostorsko zaznavanje navigacijskih informacij in informacij sistemov za pomoč vozniku.
  
  
• 17,9-palčni osrednji prikazovalnik v zasnovi free-cut s tehnologijo matrične osvetlitve ozadja in visoko ločljivostjo za odlično berljivost, intuitivnim upravljanjem na dotik s funkcijo QuickSelect, prilagodljivo začetno stranjo in neposrednim dostopom do pogosto uporabljenih funkcij.
  
  
• BMW Passenger Screen je bil zasnovan posebej za razvedrilo sovoznika med vožnjo. 14,6-palčni prikazovalnik Full HD je mogoče preprosto in intuitivno upravljati s tehnologijo večtočkovnega dotika. Prikazovalnik sovozniku omogoča poln dostop do široke ponudbe možnosti razvedrila BMW. Ta ponudba vključuje pretakanje videovsebin in televizijske programe, igranje iger, glasbo, videoklice in še veliko več. Prijava z BMW ID ni potrebna.BMW Digital Premium zagotavlja potrebno količino podatkov. Podatkovno povezavo je mogoče vzpostaviti z mobilnimi podatki uporabnika prek dostopne točke pametnega telefona ali prek omrežja WiFi. V nasprotju z osrednjim prikazovalnikom je mogoče BMW Passenger Screen med vožnjo uporabljati tudi za ogled razvedrilnih vsebin, kot je pretakanje videovsebin. Integrirana funkcija zaslona z omejeno vidljivostjo zagotavlja, da voznik ostane osredotočen na vožnjo: notranja kamera zazna, ali je voznik nepozoren, in samodejno zatemni prikazovalnik Passenger Screen. Če na sovoznikovem sedežu ni nikogar, prikazovalnik preklopi v zmanjšani način prikaza, ki se brezhibno zlije z drugimi prikazovalniki in ambientalno osvetlitvijo.
  
  
• Prilagodljiva vsebina gradnikov v BMW Panoramic Vision; s funkcijo »povleci in spusti« je mogoče gradnike v ustreznem meniju na osrednjem prikazovalniku prenesti v BMW Panoramic Vision. Po želji je mogoče razporediti do šest gradnikov, upravljati pa jih je mogoče prek multifunkcijskega volana.
  
  
• Multifunkcijski volan s tehnologijo shy tech : upravljalni elementi se osvetlijo samo po potrebi in pri uporabi informacijsko-razvedrilnega sistema zagotavljajo haptične povratne informacije. Jasna razdelitev funkcij sistemov za pomoč vozniku, parkiranja in informacijsko-razvedrilnih funkcij podpira varno, intuitivno upravljanje, pri katerem vozniku ni treba umakniti pogleda s ceste.
  
  
• BMW Operating System X je programska osnova za BMW Panoramic iDrive in temelji na programskem skladu AOSP. Zagotavlja visoko stopnjo možnosti posodobitev in nadgradenj ter omogoča upravljanje vseh elementov prikaza in upravljanja glede na kontekst in situacijo.
  
  
• Glasovna interakcija in personalizacija z obsežnim prilagajanjem  prikazovalnikov, barv, gradnikov in načinov ter multimodalnim upravljanjem na dotik ter haptičnim in glasovnim upravljanjem . Razširjeni BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant s tehnologijo umetne inteligence Amazon Alexa+¹ omogoča naravno, pogovorno glasovno interakcijo ter dostop do zunanjih storitev in vsebin znanja.
  
  

POGONSKI SISTEMI IN TEHNOLOGIJA POLNJENJA.

• Novi BMW X5 bo kupcem ponudil izbiro med visokoučinkovitimi vrstnimi šestvaljnimi motorji, baterijsko-električnimi in priključno-hibridnimi pogonskimi sistemi ter tehnologijo vodikovih gorivnih celic z modelom BMW iX5 Hydrogen pozneje.
  
  
• Baterijsko-električni BMW iX5 60 xDrive je opremljen z inovativno tehnologijo BMW eDrive šeste generacije – in z dvema elektromotorjema zagotavlja sistemsko moč 425 kW/578 KM. Ponudbi modelov se bo pozneje pridružil tudi popolnoma električni model BMW M Performance.
  
  
• V BMW iX5 so prvič uporabljene cilindrične celice Gen6 z višino 120 milimetrov; v primerjavi z 95 milimetrov visokimi celicami ponujajo večjo energijsko vsebnost.
  
  
• Kar zadeva doseg in hitrost polnjenja, visokonapetostna baterija BMW iX5 60 xDrive omogoča občutno izboljšanje v primerjavi z BMW iX3 50 xDrive. Poleg tega bo v modelu BMW iX5 mogoče tudi dvosmerno polnjenje.
  
  
• Šestvaljni bencinski motor v BMW X5 40 xDrive ima moč 294 kW/400 KM, kar je 14 kW/20 KM več kot pri predhodniku; različica BMW M Performance s konvencionalnim motorjem V8 bo sledila pozneje.
  
  
• Šestvaljni dizelski motor modela BMW X5 40d xDrive z močjo 230 kW/313 KM ponuja več udobja in večjo dinamiko, zdaj s 13 kW električne podpore.
  
  
• Najnovejša posodobitev šestvaljnega bencinskega motorja obema priključno-hibridnima modeloma prinaša sistemski moči 360 kW/489 KM (v modelu BMW X5 50e xDrive z električnim dosegom do 102 kilometrov) in 450 kW/612 KM (v modelu BMW X5 M60e xDrive z električnim dosegom do 98 kilometrov).
  
  
• BMW iX5 Hydrogen bo pozneje na voljo z inovativno tehnologijo gorivnih celic in – prvič pri vozilu s pogonom na vodik – električnim štirikolesnim pogonom BMW xDrive. Vodikov pogonski sklop sestavljata sistem gorivnih celic in sistem BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage, dopolnjuje pa ga kompaktna visokonapetostna baterija.
  
  
• Tehnologija pogonskega sistema temelji na tretji generaciji sistema gorivnih celic, ki ga je BMW Group razvil v sodelovanju z družbo Toyota Motor Corporation. Ta napredek omogoča kompaktnejšo zasnovo ter zmogljivejši in učinkovitejši sistem. 
  
  
• Tehnologija BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage obsega inovativen, »ploski« sistem več visokotlačnih rezervoarjev, ki so vzporedno povezani in integrirani v visokotrdnostni kovinski okvir. Najsodobnejša geometrija shranjevanja omogoča izrabo vgradnega prostora, predvidenega za visokonapetostno baterijo Gen6, brez zmanjšanja prostora v notranjosti.
  
  

VOZNA DINAMIKA.

• Novi BMW X5 v svoji peti generaciji še naprej združuje najboljšo vozno dinamiko v svojem segmentu z visoko ravnjo voznega udobja.
  
  
• V novem popolnoma električnem BMW iX5 tehnologija Heart of Joy za upravljanje pogonskega sklopa in vozne dinamike z BMW Dynamic Performance Control omogoča neprekosljivo vozno dinamiko in – zahvaljujoč BMW Symbiotic Drive –vozniku pomaga pri speljevanju in zlasti pri gladkem ustavljanju.
  
  
• Večja varnost pri vleki prikolice s popolnoma električnim modelom BMW iX5 : optimizirani sistem za nadzor stabilnosti prikolice hitro in gladko stabilizira vozilo.
  
  
• Pri vozilih z motorjem z notranjim zgorevanjem ali priključno-hibridnim pogonskim sistemom sistem za upravljanje prečne dinamike desete generacije združuje in centralizira vse funkcije vozne dinamike za izboljšanje agilnosti, vključno s štirikolesnim pogonom – tako kot Heart of Joy v modelu BMW iX5.
  
  
• Vstopni model je opremljen z 21-palčnimi platišči in kombiniranimi pnevmatikami z nizkim kotalnim uporom širine 255/285 milimetrov; opcijsko so na voljo tudi 22-palčna platišča (serijsko pri modelih BMW M Performance) in 23-palčna platišča.
  
  
• Prilagodljivo vzmetenje (serijsko)  skupaj s porazdelitvijo mase v razmerju skoraj 50 : 50 med premama zagotavlja udobno in zanesljivo vodljivost.
  
  
• Osnovna opcijska nadgradnja podvozja, Adaptive Chassis Control, združuje prilagodljivo zračno vzmetenje na obeh premah z integralnim aktivnim krmiljenjem; z integralnim aktivnim krmiljenjem se lahko zadnji kolesi zasukata za največ 3,2 stopinje, obračalni krog vozila pa se zmanjša za približno 0,8 metra.
  
  
• Adaptive Chassis Control omogoča samodejno ali ročno prilagajanje oddaljenosti vozila od tal, kar glede na izbrane nastavitve izboljša udobje ali poveča doseg.
  
  
• Adaptive Chassis Control Professional s stabilizacijo nagibanja najvišja opcijska izvedba podvozja za vse baterijsko-električne (BEV) in priključno-hibridne (PHEV) različice modelov. Prednjači pri združevanju značilne vozne dinamike BMW z največjim voznim udobjem.
  
  
• Posebna tehnologija podvozja za modele BMW M Performance in vozila, opremljena s paketom M Sport, omogoča dinamičnost in športne zmogljivosti, po katerih slovi BMW M.
  
  

SISTEMI ZA POMOČ VOZNIKU.

• Entry-2-Exit« na avtocesti in »Address-2-Address« v mestu: Inovativni sistemi za pomoč vozniku 2. stopnje SAE in funkcije aktivne varnosti prinašajo pomembne nadgradnje, razširjeno funkcionalnost in BMW Symbiotic Drive.
  
  
• BMW Symbiotic Drive zagotavlja brezhibno interakcijo med sistemi za pomoč in ukrepi voznika. Voznik ostane vključen in se lahko na vsako situacijo odzove v svojem slogu vožnje s pospeševanjem, krmiljenjem ali zaviranjem – ne da bi pri tem deaktiviral ustrezni sistem za pomoč vozniku.
  
  
• Opcijski asistent za vožnjo po avtocesti in v mestu² omogoča prostoročno vožnjo po avtocesti do hitrosti 130 km/h s samodejno menjavo voznega pasu po potrditvi s pogledom; navigacijsko vodena pomoč »Entry-to-Exit« z BMW Maps.
  
  
• Opcijski asistent za vožnjo po avtocesti in v mestu uporablja BMW Symbiotic Drive za navigacijsko vodeno pomoč vozniku »Address-2-Address« ter pomoč pri zavijanju, situacijah s prednostjo v prometu, zaviranju in ponovnem speljevanju pri semaforjih (tudi kadar spredaj ni vozila), vožnji skozi krožišča in menjavi voznega pasu v mestnih območjih – če vozilo zazna, da je voznik pozoren.
  
  
• Zaradi kombinacije senzorjev vozila in umetne inteligence z izjemno natančnim digitalnim zemljevidom asistent za vožnjo po avtocesti in v mestu podpira voznika v zahtevnih situacijah z naravnim slogom vožnje – npr. pri samozavestnem vključevanju na cesto.
  
  
• Driving Assistant Plus je del serijske opreme z aktivnim asistentom za uravnavanje hitrosti in nadzorom razdalje ter nadzorom voznega pasu.
  
  
• Pomoč vozniku z BMW Soft-Stop³ : Tesna interakcija med Heart of Joy in Superbrain of Automated Driving za regenerativno zaviranje brez sunkov do popolne zaustavitve – tudi pri vklopljenih sistemih za pomoč vozniku.
  
  
• Še več funkcij aktivne varnosti kot del serijske opreme : Asistent za zaviranje v sili z asistentom za izogibanje, opozorilo na menjavo voznega pasu in opozorilo pred bočnim trkom s posegom v krmiljenje ob nevarnosti bočnega trka; funkcija opozorila pri izstopanju odloži ali prepreči odpiranje vrat v nevarnih situacijah; opozorilo na prečni promet s samodejnim zaviranjem v sili in še veliko več.
  
  
• Parkirni asistent z zaznavanjem parkirnih mest in načrtovanjem manevrov s pomočjo umetne inteligence kot del serijske opreme: upravljati ga je mogoče intuitivno zgolj z multifunkcijskim volanom.
  
  
• Opcijski parkirni asistent Professional z obsežnimi možnostmi daljinskega upravljanja prek aplikacije My BMW za pametni telefon.
  
  
• Vse funkcije za pomoč vozniku in pomoč pri parkiranju je mogoče digitalno aktivirati tudi v BMW ConnectedDrive Store.
   

TRAJNOST V OBLIKOVANJU IN PROIZVODNJI.

• Razogljičenje dobavne verige, s poudarkom na obnovljivih virih energije in sekundarnih materialih, ter inovacije na področju izdelkov in procesov, ki vodijo k zmanjšanju emisij CO₂e: v fazi razvoja izdelka so bile emisije CO ₂ e pri BMW X5 zmanjšane za približno 40 odstotkov. ^{4 5} 
  
  
• Sistematična uporaba sekundarnih materialov tudi v visoko obremenjenih komponentah, kot so aluminijasti deli vzmetenja – npr. platišča, vrtljivi ležaji (swivel bearings), nosilci pest (hub carriers), nosilci zadnje osi in zavorne čeljusti (brake callipers).
  
  
• Pri modelu BMW iX5 60 xDrive približno eno tretjino celotnega vozila sestavljajo sekundarne surovine, kar ustreza približno 940 kilogramom.⁶
  
  
• Baterijske celice generacije Gen6, uporabljene v visokonapetostni bateriji BMW iX5, vsebujejo visok delež sekundarnih materialov v sestavi kobalta, litija in niklja. V primerjavi s celico generacije Gen5, uporabljeno v modelu BMW iX, so bile emisije CO₂e zmanjšane za približno 28 odstotkov na vatno uro.
  
  
• V tovarni BMW Group Plant Spartanburg se je poraba energije na proizvedeno vozilo med letoma 2006 in 2025 zmanjšala za 66 odstotkov. Količina odpadkov, odloženih na odlagališča, se je v istem obdobju zmanjšala za 88 odstotkov.
   

ZGODOVINA VOZILA.

• Prva generacija  BMW X5, predstavljena leta 1999, je bila prvi Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) znamke BMW in je uvedla uspešno družino BMW X; modele X5 so že od začetka izdelovali v ZDA.
  
  
• Druga generacija X5 je sledila leta 2006  in med drugim ponujala širši nabor motorjev; BMW je leta 2009 predstavil BMW X5 M z močjo 408 kW/555 KM. To je bil prvi SAV BMW M in prvi avtomobil BMW M s turbomotorjem.
  
  
• Tretja generacija X5  je premiero doživela leta 2013 in navdušila z nadgradnjami, vključno z izboljšano aerodinamiko in učinkovitejšimi motorji.
  
  
• Leta 2015 je sledil BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance kot prvo serijsko vozilo BMW s priključno-hibridnim pogonom; njegova sistemska moč znaša 230 kW/313 KM.
  
  
• Četrta generacija BMW X5 je na trgu od leta 2018  ; vsa vozila te generacije so serijsko opremljena z osemstopenjskim avtomatskim menjalnikom Steptronic.
  
  
• BMW je BMW iX5 Hydrogen predstavil leta 2021. Od pomladi 2023 je v izbranih regijah po svetu v uporabi kot del pilotnega voznega parka, kjer predstavlja tehnologijo in jo preizkuša v različnih vremenskih razmerah in na različnih terenih.

^{1 Bo od najpozneje druge polovice leta 2026 postopoma uveden za vse modele BMW z BMW Operating System 9 in X. Razpoložljivost se bo postopoma širila, najprej na trgih Nemčije in ZDA.}

^{2 Uvedba v Nemčiji v začetku leta 2027, nato postopno uvajanje}

^{3 Na voljo samo pri BMW iX5 60 xDrive in BMW iX5 Hydrogen.}

^{4  Navedena vrednost je predhodna napoved za modela X5 40d xDrive in iX5 60 xDrive. Končna vrednost bo objavljena skupaj z odtisom vozila (Vehicle Footprint – VFP) pred začetkom proizvodnje (Start of Production – SOP).}

^{5  Zmanjšanje temelji na primerjavi z industrijskimi povprečji iz mednarodno priznane baze podatkov za analizo življenjskega cikla (LCA). Navedena vrednost je predhodna napoved. Končna vrednost bo objavljena skupaj z odtisom vozila (Vehicle Footprint – VFP) pred začetkom proizvodnje (Start of Production – SOP).}

^{Več informacij na voljo spodaj in v priponki v angleščini.}

Munich. With the new BMW X5, the BMW Group is systematically extending its holistic approach to sustainability to additional vehicle derivatives. The aim is to further optimise the entire vehicle lifecycle and minimise its carbon footprint – from the supply chain and production, through to the use phase and, ultimately, recycling.

Supply chain decarbonisation as key lever
Targeted decarbonisation throughout the supply chain is a key lever for reducing CO₂e emissions. The BMW Group is focusing in particular on renewable energy and secondary materials, as well as product and process innovations. Its holistic approach to sustainability is being applied across all X5 drivetrain variants.
The impact of this approach is reflected in the CO₂e reductions achieved: during the product development process, CO₂e emissions of the BMW X5 were reduced by around 40 percent.[1][2]
A further advance is the increased use of CO₂e-reduced flat steel for the body. Around 50 percent of the flat steel used in the BMW X5 is electric arc furnace steel (EAF steel) with a high proportion of secondary material, produced using renewable energy. The high share of CO₂e-reduced flat steel is the result of close, long-standing collaboration with local suppliers in North America.

Systematic use of secondary materials
The new BMW X5 achieves a high proportion of secondary raw materials, even in heavy-duty components. These include aluminium suspension components such as wheel rims, swivel bearings, wheel supports, rear axle supports and brake callipers, which are manufactured using renewable energy for both electrolysis and production. The aluminium used for the doors of the new BMW X5 contains 35 percent recycled and closed-loop material from BMW Spartanburg’s press shop. The base material used for the yarn of the headliner fabric is made from 100 percent recycled PET. In the battery-electric BMW iX5 60 xDrive, around one third of the total vehicle is made up of secondary raw materials, equivalent to a weight of 940 kilograms.[3]

Gen6 battery cells with reduced carbon footprint
The Gen6 battery cells used in the BMW iX5’s high-voltage battery include a high proportion of secondary materials in the cobalt, lithium and nickel content. Renewable energy is also used in the production of anode and cathode materials, as well as in cell manufacturing. Compared with the Gen5 cell used in the BMW iX, CO₂e emissions have been reduced by around 28 percent per watt-hour.

Efficiency during use phase
With its EfficientDynamics technology package, the BMW Group optimises vehicle efficiency across all relevant subsystems during the use phase. This includes aerodynamics, lightweight construction, low rolling resistance wheels and tyres, and overall energy management. EfficientDynamics has been used by the BMW Group across all drive technologies since 2007. The new fully electric BMW iX5 also features the familiar “Heart of Joy” from the BMW iX3 and BMW i3, with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control driving stack developed entirely in-house. With effortless, confident drivability and a particularly smooth stopping experience, the system also enhances efficiency: during deceleration, more energy is recovered through recuperation in significantly more driving situations, right down to a standstill.

CO₂e advantage achievable after approximately one to two years of use
Comprehensive decarbonisation measures across the supply chain, production and use phase result in an early breakeven point. Depending on the drivetrain variant, annual mileage and source of the electricity used for charging, the new BMW iX5 60 xDrive achieves a CO₂e advantage over a comparable model with an internal combustion engine after approximately one to two years of use.

Production at largest BMW Group plant
The BMW Group’s holistic approach to sustainability also extends to vehicle manufacturing at its largest production site, Plant Spartanburg. All external power required for production at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg comes from renewable sources.
Between 2006 and 2025, energy consumption per produced vehicle decreased by 66 percent. The volume of waste sent to landfills was also reduced by 88 percent over the same period. The newly built high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, which is connected to the main plant, runs entirely without fossil fuels in normal operation.

TÜV-validated Product Carbon Footprint publicly available
The BMW Group will publish the Product Carbon Footprint for the BMW X5, validated by the German Technical Inspection Association (TÜV), to accompany the series launch. The report, including the underlying calculation methodology, will be publicly available. In this way, the BMW Group provides transparency regarding the raw materials used and CO₂e emissions across the vehicle’s entire lifecycle.

If you have any questions, please contact:

BMW Group Corporate Communications

Dr. Cornelia Bovensiepen, Head of Communications Product Sustainability

Telephone: +49 151 601 94935

Email: Cornelia.Bovensiepen@bmw.de

Media website: https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en

Email: presse@bmwgroup.com

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In 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. Profit before tax in the financial year 2025 was €10.2 billion on revenues amounting to €133.5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,540 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 through production to the end of their useful life. 

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Ob uradnem prihodu na trg jeseni 2026 bo BMW i3 50 xDrive (WLTP, kombinirano poraba energije 16,1–13,4 kWh/100 km; emisije CO₂: 0 g/km; razred CO₂ A) v serijski opremi in z dosegom do 912 km² na voljo po ceni 63.900 €.

Mike Reichelt, vodja projekta Neue Klasse pri BMW, pojasnjuje: »BMW serije 3 je že sedem generacij, torej več kot pet desetletij, ikona naše blagovne znamke. V sebi združuje čisti užitek v vožnji, inovativnost in brezčasen dizajn. Z Neue Klasse in njegovimi tehnološkimi sklopi dobesedno preskakujemo eno generacijo vozil. To je DNK naše športne limuzine v povsem novem konceptu vozila, s katerim pišemo naslednje poglavje v zgodbi o uspehu BMW serije 3.«

^{1 Dodatni doseg po desetih minutah hitrega polnjenja je bil določen v skladu s standardom ISO 12906 v okviru WLTP cikla. Ta doseg ter zmogljivost polnjenja sta odvisna od specifikacije vozila, napolnjenosti baterije, njenega stanja in temperature, individualnega načina vožnje, uporabe dodatnih porabnikov, temperature okolja ter polnilne moči, ki jo zagotavlja.}

^{2 Vse navedene vrednosti so začasne.}

Standard equipment and options for the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition:

Standard equipment for the BMW i3 50 xDrive

Highlights

• BMW Panoramic Vision
• Driving Assistant Plus
• Wireless Charging tray Plus

Exterior

• LED headlights and LED rear lights with High-beam Assistant
• Flush-mounted, electrically extendable door handles with Comfort Access
• BMW Digital Key Plus for smartphone or smartwatch
• Extended exterior mirror package, electrically folding, with ground lighting
• Intelligent charging flap, opens and closes automatically
• 31 litres of additional waterproof and dustproof storage space under the bonnet

Interior

• BMW Operating System X
• BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Panoramic Vision, Central Display in Free-Cut Design and multifunction steering wheel
• Smartphone integration
• BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
• BMW Maps with online navigation and active route guidance
• Two-zone automatic climate control with efficient heat pump and pre-heating/pre-conditioning
• Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function
• Rear seat bench with 40/20/40 split, including manual backrest tilt adjustment
• Heated front seats
• DAB radio
• Teleservices
• Alarm system

Drive/driving dynamics

• Sixth-generation 800V eDrive with lithium-ion cylindrical-cell battery and xDrive all-wheel-drive system with two electric motors
• Heart of Joy with BMW Dynamic Performance Control – for central control of the powertrain and driving dynamics – maximises dynamism, precision and efficiency

Driver assistance

• BMW Symbiotic Drive for seamless and intuitive interaction between driver and driver assistance technology through AI-powered software
• Lane Change Warning, Lane Keeping Assistant, Distance Information, Road Priority Warning, Emergency Brake Assistant, emergency steering intervention, Attentiveness Assistant with emergency stop, Evasion Assistant, rear collision warning
• Cruise Control, Speed Limiter, Speed Limit Info
• Rear View Camera with panorama view, Park Assist, Park Distance Control (PDC), Reversing Assistant, Reverse Emergency Braking Function, Drive-off Monitoring, exit warning
• Tyre Pressure Monitor
• Tyre Repair Kit Plus

Charging

• DC charging with 800V technology, compatible with 400V charging infrastructure
• Remote-access charging (compatible electricity providers control the charging process at the customer’s home to minimise their costs)
• Bidirectional charging (DC) for Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) in conjunction with optionally available BMW Wallbox Professional
• Charging cable Professional (Mode 3) for public charging points

Standard equipment First Edition¹

• M Sport package
• BMW Iconic Glow
• Automatic tailgate operation
• Sun protection glazing
• AC charging Professional (incl. V2L)²
• Heated steering wheel
• Front multifunction seats
• Innovation package:
  1. three-zone automatic climate control with extended features
  2. BMW 3D Head-Up Display
  3. Harman Kardon HiFi loudspeaker system

Additional optional equipment

Exterior

• M and BMW Individual wheels in 19-inch and 20-inch formats
• Six exterior colours
• Panoramic glass sunroof with climate comfort glazing
• Trailer tow hitch with electrically pivoting ball head
• Model designation deletion 

Interior

• Contemporary interior design in four colours and BMW M interior design
• Steering wheels: sports, M Sport, BMW Individual
• Heated rear seats

Technology

• BMW Digital Premium (limited duration)³
• Motorway and City Assistant (limited duration)³
• Parking Assistant Plus
• Parking Assistant Professional

^{1 BMW i3 50 xDrive v izvedenki First Edition že za 73.667 €. V ceno je vključen M Sport paket, Paket inovacij, multifunkcijski sedeži za voznika in sovoznika, Iconic Glow, avtomatsko delovanje pokrova prtljažnika, polnjenje AC Professional, 3-conska avtomatska klimatska naprava, ogrevanje volana in temnejša stekla.}

^{2 AC Charging Professional omogoča funkcijo V2L (vehicle-to-load) in ponuja moč polnjenja 22 kW. To prepolovi čas polnjenja v primerjavi z močjo 11 kW.}

^{3 Začetno obdobje uporabe znaša dve leti od predaje novega vozila kupcu. Po tem obdobju je mogoče funkcionalnost te dodatne opreme enkrat brezplačno podaljšati v roku treh mesecev – za obdobje dveh let – prek aplikacije My BMW ali trgovine BMW Connected Drive Store.}

Vprašanja in odgovori o novem BMW i3 50 xDrive v izvedenki First Edition.

BMW i3 50 xDrive v izvedenki First Edition na voljo že za 73.667 €¹. V ceno je vključen M Sport paket, Paket inovacij, multifunkcijski sedeži za voznika in sovoznika, Iconic Glow, avtomatsko delovanje pokrova prtljažnika, polnjenje AC Professional, 3-conska avtomatska klimatska naprava, ogrevanje volana in temnejša stekla.

Kdaj lahko kupci naročijo BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition?

BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition je mogoče naročiti izključno pri pooblaščenih trgovcih BMW od 18. junija 2026.

S kakšno opremo je opremljen BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition?

Poleg serijske opreme modela BMW i3 50 xDrive različica First Edition vključuje obsežen nabor dodatne opreme. Med drugim to zajema paket M Sport in paket zunanjosti BMW Iconic Glow. V notranjosti so na voljo multifunkcijski sprednji sedeži in ekskluzivna zasnova notranjosti BMW M. Vključena sta tudi inovacijski paket s 3-consko avtomatsko klimatsko napravo, BMW 3D Head-Up projektor ter avdio sistem Harman Kardon HiFi. Na voljo so tudi dodatne opcije.

Kakšen pogonski sistem ima BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition?

BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition ima en elektromotor na sprednji osi in enega na zadnji osi. Sistem skupno razvije 345 kW / 469 KM.

Kako hitro pospeši BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition?

Od 0 do 100 km/h pospeši v 4,7 sekunde.

Ali je BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition opremljen s sistemom Heart of Joy?

Da, nadzorni računalnik Heart of Joy je eden od štirih osrednjih “supermožganov” v novem BMW i3. Skrbi za novo raven užitka v vožnji.

Kakšen doseg ponuja BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition?

Ponuja doseg do 906 kilometrov (po WLTP ciklu).

Kako hitro se lahko polni BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition?

BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition omogoča enosmerno (DC) polnjenje z močjo do 400 kW. Na hitri DC polnilnici lahko v desetih minutah pridobi dovolj energije za do 423 km dosega (po ISO 12906 v WLTP ciklu)². Funkcija AC Charging Professional – vključena serijsko v First Edition – omogoča polnjenje z močjo do 22 kW prek stenske polnilnice.

Kakšne so mere BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition?

Mere so enake kot pri BMW i3 50 xDrive: Z dolžino 4.760 mm, širino 1.865 mm in višino 1.480 mm.

Kako dolgo bo BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition na voljo?

Različica First Edition bo na voljo pred splošnim začetkom naročil jeseni 2026. Specifikacija in oprema First Edition bosta ostali na voljo tudi po uradnem odprtju naročil.

Ali bodo v prihodnosti na voljo dodatne različice modelov in opreme?

Da, dodatne različice opreme in konfiguracij bodo sledile od jeseni 2026 dalje, ko se naročila uradno odprejo.

Koliko stane BMW i3 50 xDrive kot First Edition?

Začetna cena znaša 73.667 € in se razlikuje glede na individualno konfiguracijo kupca.

Kolikšna je osnovna cena BMW i3 50 xDrive?

Cene za novi BMW i3 50 xDrive se začnejo pri 63.900 €.

Kaj BMW i3 50 xDrive ponuja na področju avtomatizirane vožnje?

Novi BMW i3 50 xDrive ponuja inovativne sisteme pomoči vozniku na ravni SAE Level 2 ter napredne aktivne varnostne funkcije z bistvenimi izboljšavami, dodatnimi funkcionalnostmi in sistemom BMW Symbiotic Drive.

^{1 Osnovna cena i3 50 xDrive je 63.900 €. V navadno ceno so vključeni M Sport paket  v vrednosti 4.008 €, multifunkcijski sedeži za voznika in sovoznika v vrednosti 907 €, Paket inovacij (BMW 3D Head-Up projektor in zvočni sistem Harman Kardon) v vrednosti 2.004 €, First Edition (vključuje Iconic Glow, avtomatsko delovanje pokrova prtljažnika, polnjenje AC Professional, 3-conska avtomatska klimatska naprava, ogrevanje volana, temnejša stekla) v rednosti 2.848 €. Model z navedeno osnovno ceno in standardno opremo bo na voljo jeseni 2026.}

^{2 Dodatni doseg po desetih minutah hitrega polnjenja je bil določen v skladu s standardom ISO 12906 v okviru WLTP cikla. Ta doseg ter zmogljivost polnjenja sta odvisna od specifikacije vozila, napolnjenosti baterije, njenega stanja in temperature, individualnega načina vožnje, uporabe dodatnih porabnikov, temperature okolja ter polnilne moči, ki jo zagotavlja.}

^{Vse navedene značilnosti opreme, tehnični podatki ter podatki o porabi energije in emisijah se nanašajo na ponudbo na slovenskem trgu. Podatki veljajo za vozila v osnovni konfiguraciji v Sloveniji. Ti se lahko razlikujejo glede na velikost platišč/pnevmatik in izbrano dodatno opremo.}

^{Uradni podatki o porabi električne energije in dosegu so bili določeni na podlagi predpisanega merilnega postopka WLTP v skladu z uredbo Pkw-EnVKV. Za več informacij obiščite www.bmw.si.}

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• Final calibration drives before production starts
• First fully electric BMW iX5 with sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology
• Largest high-voltage battery fitted in a BMW model
• Range of models now even broader: BMW X5 available with five drive system technologies for the first time
• Heart of Joy delivers pure driving pleasure: next-generation driver assistance systems

Munich/Spartanburg (USA). The new BMW X5 has entered the finishing straight in its development programme. The fifth generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now completing final calibration drives around its production base at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA. The new BMW X5 will be the first BMW production model to be introduced onto the market with a choice of five different drive system technologies. The first fully electric BMW iX5 will be making its debut, and this will be followed in 2028 by the arrival of the first ever hydrogen-powered BMW to go into series production – the BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Also available will be petrol and diesel variants with 48V mild hybrid technology, and plug‑in hybrid models. Media representatives from various countries took the chance to sample the BMW X5 40 xDrive (294 kW/400 hp), BMW X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid (360 kW/490 hp) and BMW iX5 60 xDrive (425 kW/578 hp) in the concluding test drives before the start of production.

The fully electric BMW iX5: world premiere with new Gen6 eDrive technology.

The first battery-electric BMW iX5 is based on the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology, which features a new high-voltage battery concept with cylindrical cells and 800V technology. With its usable energy content of 144 kWh in the USA and 141 kWh in the EU (net), the BMW iX5 60 xDrive boasts the largest high-voltage battery to be fitted in an all-electric BMW model to date. Propulsive power is provided by one electric motor at the front axle and another at the rear, working in tandem with BMW xDrive electric all-wheel drive.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen: hydrogen-powered production model from BMW due in 2028 with innovative Flat Storage system.
The first ever hydrogen-powered BMW production model, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, will hit the roads in 2028. Its powertrain comprises a fuel cell system, the new BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system and an innovative high-voltage battery. The third generation of the fuel cell system forms the basis for a particularly compact design as well as high power and efficiency. The flat tank system consists of seven high-pressure tanks made of a carbon-fibre reinforced composite, which are connected with one another in parallel. These are integrated into a robust metal frame. This layout makes exceptionally efficient use of the space the system takes up in the vehicle; no room is lost inside the cabin. Another benefit is that models with fuel cell technology can be built on the same production line as other drive system types.

Pure driving pleasure thanks to the Heart of Joy.
The new BMW X5 will offer a new-dimension driving experience courtesy of technology from the Neue Klasse – the Heart of Joy featuring the BMW Dynamic Performance Control driving stack developed fully in-house. This high-performance control unit acts ten times faster than previous systems, meaning it is able to make adjustments to the powertrain, brakes, steering sub-functions, charging and recuperation in a matter of milliseconds. The result is remarkable agility, poise and precision. In the BMW iX5 and BMW iX5 Hydrogen, this technology also impresses with extremely smooth stopping manoeuvres while also increasing efficiency by recovering more energy under deceleration with regenerative braking. In combustion-engined or plug-in hybrid models, the latest digital and highly interconnected driving dynamics systems ensure the car always makes optimum use of the available traction and delivers composed handling at all times. These systems include the standard-fitted tenth-generation transverse dynamics management system and near-actuator wheel slip limitation, both supported by precisely tuned chassis components.

The wheels – larger rims with diameters of up to 23 inches can now be specified – and the standard mixed-size tyres further enhance comfort, stability and dynamism. The new BMW X5 comes as standard with adaptive suspension whose dampers are controlled electronically for each individual wheel, plus almost 50:50 weight distribution. The dampers can be continuously adjusted, enabling everything from a very comfortable ride through to sporty, dynamic handling. Adaptive Chassis Control Professional, which is available as an option for the all‑electric BMW iX5 and the plug-in hybrid models, maximises dynamic prowess. It includes two-axle air suspension with electronically controlled dampers, Integral Active Steering and active roll stabilisation.

Next-generation driver assistance systems.
The new BMW X5 features innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety functions from the Neue Klasse technology clusters. Customers can therefore look forward to significant upgrades and extended functionality, as well as BMW Symbiotic Drive. One example of these innovations is the optional Motorway and City Assistant, which includes Entry-2-Exit assistance on motorways and Address‑2‑Address assistance in urban areas. The advanced Level 2 driver assistance systems from BMW are meticulously designed for seamless interaction between assistance tech and human driving habits. The aim here is not to attain the highest possible level of automation in every situation, but to provide a safe driver assistance experience that offers maximum benefit and remains controllable at all times. As a result, the driver always stays involved as human and artificial intelligence interact. With driver assistance systems active, this means the driver can accelerate, steer and brake as required, without instantly deactivating the assistance system in the process. The straightforward operating logic and clear displays of BMW Panoramic iDrive ensure that assisted driving is intuitive and controllable at all times, enabling safe use of the highest SAE Level 2 automation.

The symbiotic interaction between driver and vehicle can also be experienced with active safety functions that work unobtrusively in the background as silent companions. A good example is the Lane Keeping Assistant, which detects t. The driver’s intention based on steering behaviour and where they are looking. The system only assists with warnings and steering inputs when the driver really is drifting out of their lane unintentionally or an impending collision is detected. Other safety functions include automated evasive manoeuvring within the car’s own lane, Lane Change Warning, Side Collision Warning with steering intervention when there is a risk of a lateral collision, plus Crossing Traffic Warning and automatic braking when turning into a road or exiting a parking space.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Munich. To mark the 40th anniversary of the BMW M3 E30, the LEGO Group and the BMW Group have come together to extend their collaboration with a special project. For the first time in their history, the two companies have teamed up to co‑create a unique LEGO^® Speed Champions BMW M3 E30 kit with a livery jointly designed by BMW Group and LEGO Group design teams.

This collaboration elevates the two companies’ successful partnership to a new level. The distinctive livery pays tribute to the car’s legendary heritage and draws inspiration from the BMW M Motorsport division. Besides the visually captivating forms and colours of the livery, it is unique in that it is applied not only to the scaled-down replica LEGO^® Speed Champions BMW M3 E30 version, but also to the actual BMW M3 E30. Accordingly, the launch of the small-scale version will be accompanied by an authentic showcar.

The LEGO^® Speed Champions BMW M3 is characterised by special attention to detail in its design, faithful to the original vehicle. Among the recreated design features are the BMW kidney grille, the rear spoiler and the front end with its four round headlights, characteristic of the first-generation BMW M3. The set contains 358 pieces and is 17 centimetres long and 7 centimetres wide. Builders will be able to enjoy endless racing fun, with functional wheels and a realistic driver minifigure wearing a BMW M T-shirt.

For added excitement, fans around the globe will soon be able to match their outfits with their beloved minifigure. A scaled-up version of the minifigure T-shirt will be available from 1 August 2026 onwards from BMW dealers and on lifestyle.bmw.com. Made from organic cotton, it features a high-quality print on the front and back.

Driven by the goal of reproducing iconic racing cars with LEGO bricks, the LEGO^® Speed Champions line has been delighting car enthusiasts and collectors of all ages. The iconic BMW M3 E30 sits perfectly within this tradition, allowing generations of fans to experience BMW Group culture and engineering excellence. This latest edition is sure to ignite racing passion as builders assemble the legendary touring car featuring a one-of-a-kind livery.

The LEGO^® Speed Champions BMW M3 E30 is now available for pre-order at LEGO.com and will be released in LEGO stores and at BMW dealers on 1 August 2026, €27.99 RRP. Available through BMW dealers in the EU/UK, as well as from lifestyle.bmw.com, LEGO shops, and LEGO.com worldwide.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the BMW M3 E30, the product launch on 1 August 2026 will be highlighted by a public presentation in Berlin. At the event, fans will be able to experience the BMW M3 E30 showcar with the co-created livery among many other highlights – marking another exciting milestone in this collaboration with the LEGO Group. 

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Landshut. BMW Group Plant Landshut has started pre-series production of a key control unit for the BMW Group hydrogen drivetrain. The so-called “Energy Master” will in future be used in the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen. At the same time, the site is commissioning a second production line for the control unit used in the battery-electric vehicles of the Neue Klasse (BMW iX3 and BMW i3).

The Energy Master is the central control unit of the high-voltage system. In battery-electric vehicles, it is mounted on the high-voltage battery. In the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, a modified version performs a central control function within the drivetrain system and is installed on the BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system. The control unit combines energy and data flows, manages the power supply for the e-machine and on-board electrical system, and ensures safe, intelligent operation of the overall system. This makes it the key interface between the fuel cell system, the innovative high-voltage battery and the electric drive machines.

Josef Hochreiter, Vice President Hydrogen Vehicles at the BMW Group: “Our ambition for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is clear: a genuine BMW – with sheer driving pleasure. To achieve this, a perfectly coordinated overall system is crucial. The Energy Master is a key component in this: it intelligently controls the innovative high-voltage battery and, together with the third-generation fuel cell system, delivers assured driving dynamics.”

The plant’s expertise creates synergies between battery-electric and hydrogen-based drivetrain technologies. The close integration of electrical/electronics expertise and industrial series production makes the plant ideally suited to manufacture components for both technology paths. At the BMW Group, the development and production of the Energy Master are being carried out fully in-house for the first time.

Thomas Thym, Head of BMW Group Plant Landshut: “With the start of pre-series production of the hydrogen-specific Energy Master, we are reinforcing Plant Landshut’s role as a centre of expertise for innovative drivetrain technologies. Here we combine development, manufacturing expertise and industrial scaling – for battery-electric vehicles as well as hydrogen fuel cells.”

Landshut’s role in electromobility
BMW Group Plant Landshut is home to two production areas for the Energy Master. For battery-electric vehicles (BEV), the highly complex control unit has already been in series production since last year – currently for the BMW iX3 and BMW i3 models of the Neue Klasse. With the commissioning of the second production line, capacity for this will almost double. At the same time, pre-series production of the hydrogen-specific Energy Master for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is now beginning.

In addition, Landshut plays a central role in the BMW Group hydrogen drivetrain network: the media distribution plate and the fuel cell stack housing for the current pilot fleet of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen were already produced here and have since been further refined. The media distribution plate ensures the precise distribution of hydrogen and air within the fuel cell, while the stack housing structurally integrates and protects the cell stack.

The new BMW iX5 Hydrogen
For the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, which will be launched in 2028, the BMW Group is introducing a new hydrogen tank concept. The arrangement and size of the tanks enable a range of up to 750 kilometres*. The BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system makes particularly efficient use of the available installation space and is compatible with the Gen6 high-voltage battery without taking up interior space. This makes it possible to produce fuel cell models on the same production line as vehicles with other drive systems.

The BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage technology forms part of the drivetrain. Together with the fuel cell system and an innovative high-voltage battery, it delivers the brand-typical BMW driving pleasure. The latest generation of fuel cell technology (Gen3) will also be used; it is more compact, more efficient and more powerful than all previous generations and is being developed jointly by the BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation.

Series production of the fuel cell systems will begin from 2028 at BMW Group Plant Steyr; Landshut is firmly integrated as a technology and component location.

The BMW Hydrogen strategy
The BMW Group sees technological openness and a broad product portfolio as key success factors. By integrating fuel cell technology into the new BMW X5 series, the company is strategically expanding its series offering and making the advantages of hydrogen available to customers.

Hydrogen stands for electric driving with long range and fast refuelling, diversifies energy sources and reduces dependence on a single infrastructure or raw material supply chain.

Investment and funding strengthen Germany as an industrial location
Through the "HyPowerDrive" project the development of the powertrain and the tank system of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) within the framework of the IPCEI Hy2Move. The federal government is providing funding of EUR 191 million. In addition, the project is (co-)financed by the state of Bavaria with a total of EUR 82 million. The funding is implemented by the Project Management Jülich (PtJ) and coordinated by NOW GmbH.

Since 2020, the BMW Group has invested a high three-digit million-euro sum in expanding electromobility and related key technologies at Plant Landshut.

CO2 emissions & consumption.

* As this is a prototype in the development phase, the statutory WLTP consumption data (and EPA) is not yet available.

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Munich/Cannes. Now in its 79th year, the Cannes Film Festival is one of the most significant events in the social and cultural calendar. International actors, directors, producers and creative professionals from all over the world are flocking to the Côte d’Azur. Moving beyond the confines of the film industry, the festival has established itself as a showcase for luxury, design and contemporary lifestyle. For BMW, Cannes once again provides the ideal backdrop to present innovations and the latest luxury models to an international audience.

This year’s exclusive BMW shuttle fleet comprises more than 150 vehicles. These include, among others, the fully electric BMW i7 and BMW iX models, as well as the BMW XM plug-in hybrid. With its electrified vehicles, BMW is providing premium transport to festival-goers without generating local emissions.

The Cannes Film Festival: the perfect venue for the new BMW flagship model.
One of this year’s highlights is the comprehensively updated BMW 7 Series. The seventh generation of this luxury sedan is the brand’s flagship model and technology showcase. It will be presented to European audiences for the first time in Cannes. The BMW 7 Series plays a pioneering role in introducing Neue Klasse technologies to the existing range of BMW models. It also marks the start of a technology rollout across all powertrain types and vehicle segments from which all future BMW automobiles will benefit.

With the most extensive model update in the history of the BMW Group, the new BMW 7 Series sets new standards – particularly in the areas of design, digitalisation, comfort and electrified powertrain technology. Its monolithic exterior, the new BMW kidney Iconic Glow and the minimalist BMW Individual crystal headlights make for a striking presence. A world first is the BMW Individual Dual-Finish paintwork, which combines matt and metallic paint finishes in the same colour, with no visible transition where the two finishes meet. The interior of the BMW 7 Series combines luxurious materials and modern design with advanced technology. Highlights include the BMW Panoramic iDrive display and operating system introduced with the Neue Klasse, the first BMW Passenger Screen, the upgraded BMW Theatre Screen and an immersive lighting concept.

The new BMW 7 Series also underscores the brand’s equitable drive-type approach. The powertrain range extends from efficient internal combustion engines with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, through plug-in hybrid models, to fully electric variants with an electric range of over 720 kilometres according to WLTP. Sixth-generation BMW eDrive cylindrical cell technology is a key factor in this context.

Advanced assistance systems with BMW Symbiotic Drive and AI integration.
With advanced technologies and an increased use of artificial intelligence, the new BMW 7 Series Sedan sets new standards for comfort and safety in partially automated driving and parking. Innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety features deliver tangible added value, while BMW Symbiotic Drive optimises the interaction between driver and vehicle.

The European premiere of the new BMW 7 Series will take place during the film festival (12–23 May) right on “La Croisette”, the busiest boulevard in Cannes. The worldwide market launch of the new BMW 7 Series will begin in July 2026.

Starring roles for the BMW 7 Series in movies and in Cannes.
The BMW 7 Series has demonstrated its qualities as a luxury sedan in numerous movie and TV productions such as “Stranger Things”, “Mission: Impossible” and “Red Sparrow”. These vehicles driven by stars are the focus of an exhibition during the film festival. The cars on display include an E38 BMW 7 Series – the original car from the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies”.

Expansion of the “BMW Art Makers” programme to include film.
At the intersection of art, culture and mobility, BMW is expanding its successful “BMW Art Makers” programme to include film. From 2027, BMW will implement a targeted strategy to promote artistic excellence and support emerging talent in the film industry. The aim is to develop BMW Art Makers into a wide-ranging initiative as part of BMW cultural engagement. It builds on the established arts funding programme that sees BMW France annually supporting a curator-artist duo in the development of a new body of work, which is then presented at the Rencontres d’Arles and Paris Photo festivals. This year’s award winners are Lara Tabet and Yasmine Chemali. In addition to its partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, BMW supports other major industry events such as the Marrakech International Film Festival and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival as part of a cultural commitment spanning more than fifty years and involving hundreds of initiatives worldwide. BMW also supports young filmmakers in Malaysia with its “BMW Shorties” programme, for example.

Panel discussion at the Plage des Palmes.
The panel discussion at the Plage des Palmes will see distinguished guests discussing the importance of human craftsmanship in an era of technological revolution. Speakers include Iris Knobloch, President of the Cannes Film Festival, and the Emmy-nominated producer, writer and serial entrepreneur Mehret Mandefro. Born in Ethiopia and raised in the US, Mandefro and 20th BMW Art Car artist Julie Mehretu jointly founded the African Film and Media Arts Collective (AFMAC), which, in collaboration with the BMW Group, brings together filmmakers across the African continent through workshops and supports new productions. 

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Munich/Dingolfing. One out of two million: A BMW i5 M60 xDrive sedan in Tansanit Blue assembled at Plant Dingolfing is the two-millionth all-electric vehicle produced by the BMW Group. The anniversary vehicle is going to a customer in Spain.

BMW Group Plant Dingolfing: home to the most all-electric models

Plant Dingolfing began series production of all-electric automobiles in 2021 with the BMW iX. Today, it builds the widest range of BEV models within the BMW Group: the BMW iX, the BMW i5 sedan and touring, and the BMW i7. Since 2021, more than 320,000 all-electric vehicles have already been built at the Lower Bavarian site. This means that almost every sixth of the BMW Group’s total of two million BEVs comes from Dingolfing. In 2025, more than a quarter of the vehicles produced at Plant Dingolfing were all-electric.

Clear strategy with maximum flexibility

As part of the BMW iFACTORY, the BMW Group continues to pursue a technology-open approach in its plants: vehicles with different powertrains are flexibly produced in a mixed build on a single production line. For several years now, at least one all-electric model has been rolling off the line at every German BMW Group plant - e-mobility has become the new normal across the company’s production network. In doing so, the BMW Group is making a significant contribution to Germany being the world’s second-largest production location for electric cars today.

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Beijing. The BMW Group’s exhibition stand at Auto China 2026 is dedicated entirely to the Neue Klasse. In Beijing, the new BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, the new BMW i3 Long Wheelbase, and the new BMW 7 Series featuring Neue Klasse technologies are celebrating their world premieres. “With the introduction of the new BMW iX3 for China, the BMW i3 for China, and the new BMW 7 Series, we are marking an important milestone in the biggest future project in BMW’s history: the Neue Klasse. We are making a major leap – in technology, driving experience, and design,” said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. “With the new BMW 7 Series, we are demonstrating how we are scaling the new technology clusters and the new design language across our entire portfolio. This is a powerful example of how every future model will benefit from the innovations of the Neue Klasse.”

The BMW Group’s presence at Auto China 2026 highlights its technological focus. The company is showcasing numerous forward-looking innovations in Beijing, including a digital experience featuring BMW Panoramic iDrive that is tailored entirely to the needs of customers in China, as well as driver assistance systems developed specifically for the demands of Chinese traffic conditions. The MINI brand is also present at Auto China 2026, attracting attention with two emotional concept cars.

The BMW iX3 and BMW i3: world premieres for the first two Neue Klasse models developed specifically for China.

The first Neue Klasse models developed in China for China are celebrating their world premieres at Auto China 2026: the new BMW iX3 and the new BMW i3. Both models embody the leap into a new era and reflect BMW’s ambition to lead innovation in China, the company’s largest single market, particularly in electrification, digitalisation, and software-defined vehicles.

With their distinctive Neue Klasse design language, the BMW iX3 and the new BMW i3 herald a new era in BMW design. Both models combine typical BMW proportions with a pared-back, more technical design language. Key features include a reinterpretation of the iconic BMW kidney grille, integrated light signatures, and forward-oriented lines.

Both the new BMW iX3 and the new BMW i3 are based on the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology (Gen6). A key feature of Gen6 BMW eDrive technology is the cylindrical cell technology of the high-voltage battery. This enables a range of more than 900 kilometres on a single charge in the new BMW iX3, according to the CLTC cycle. In the new BMW i3, the maximum range, according to the CLTC cycle, exceeds 1,000 kilometres. Thanks to the Neue Klasse’s 800-volt architecture, both models can be charged at a fast-charging station with a peak charging power of 400 kW. According to the CLTC standard, this allows enough energy for up to 400 kilometres of driving to be added in ten minutes.

World premiere of the new BMW 7 Series – the first luxury sedan featuring Neue Klasse technologies.

The BMW Group is making a powerful statement with the new BMW 7 Series: as the most exclusive interpretation of sheer driving pleasure, it underlines its leadership in the luxury segment.

The new BMW 7 Series represents the most extensive model revision in the history of the BMW Group. In its seventh generation the BMW 7 Series once again makes a significant leap forward. As the brand’s flagship and image leader, the new BMW 7 Series assumes a pioneering role in introducing Neue Klasse technologies into existing models. This step also marks the beginning of a cross-segment and cross-powertrain technology roll-out that will benefit all future BMW models.

Design premiere of BMW’s luxury class.

The new BMW 7 Series embodies the specific interpretation of the new BMW design language for the luxury segment. A monolithic exterior, the new BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille, and minimalist crystal headlights create a striking presence and strong visual identity. The side profile impresses with reduced surfaces, a distinctive character line, and refined details, while the rear is defined by newly designed lights and clear, precise forms.

Exclusive in-car experience: a sense of well-being with luxurious materials, modern design, and innovative technologies.

The interior of the new BMW 7 Series stands out through its combination of luxurious materials, modern design, and advanced technologies. The clear design language featuring high-quality surfaces, such as leather, textiles, wood, crystal glass, and metal, together with an immersive lighting concept with an ambient light strip and new lighting elements, creates an exclusive yet welcoming atmosphere.

BMW Panoramic iDrive and the BMW Passenger Screen open up new dimensions in entertainment and information.

The new BMW 7 Series combines the strengths of a luxury sedan with innovative Neue Klasse technologies to deliver a comprehensive digital user experience that places both the driver and the passengers centre stage. Highlights include the new BMW Panoramic iDrive with optimal driver orientation and the first-ever BMW Passenger Screen, the enhanced BMW Theatre Screen for a cinematic experience or mobile working in the rear, as well as the Bowers & Wilkins sound system with Dolby Atmos support for an outstanding audio experience.

The multimodal operating logic of the BMW Panoramic iDrive combines touch-based, haptic, and voice interaction. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, featuring Amazon Alexa+ AI technology, plays a central role in this. ^[1]In China, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is enhanced with DeepSeek AI technology.

New driver assistance systems in the BMW 7 Series.

The comprehensively upgraded Level 2 driver assistance systems in the new BMW 7 Series enable hands-free driving on motorways at speeds of up to 130 km/h in many European countries, the United States, and Canada, including automated lane changes following eye confirmation and “Entry-to-Exit” assistance. The City Assistant offers navigation-guided “Address-to-Address” driver assistance through BMW Symbiotic Drive. ^[2] BMW Symbiotic Drive ensures seamless interaction between assistance systems and human driving behaviour. The driver’s intention to accelerate, brake, or steer merges intuitively with AI-supported software. The BMW 7 Series relies on driver assistance technologies that were specifically adapted for the Chinese market.

New “Address-to-Address” driver assistance system specifically for the Chinese market.

Beginning with the BMW iX3, BMW is introducing a new driver assistance system developed specifically for Chinese traffic conditions. By the end of 2027, it will be available in 12 BMW models in China, including the new BMW 7 Series and BMW i3. For more than 20 years, BMW has been a pioneer in the development of driver assistance systems, always placing safety and reliability under complex, real-world conditions at the forefront. For the new generation of intelligent BMW driver assistance in China, BMW combines decades of experience in functional integration and operational safety with the strengths of locally trained end-to-end AI, developed in partnership with the Chinese company Momenta. The result is a unique system for navigation-guided “Address-to-Address” driver assistance. The central computer for automated driving works in harmony with the “Heart of Joy”. In the new iX3 and i3, BMW Soft-Stop technology delivers the smoothest assisted driving experience to date.

Another highlight of these new driver assistance technologies is the unique cooperative braking system. When driver assistance is activated, it allows the driver to influence the system with light braking input without deactivating assistance. This function underlines BMW’s symbiotic philosophy for Level 2 driver assistance systems, including in China. As a result, the driver remains involved in a collaborative interaction between human and artificial intelligence. The entire user experience with BMW Panoramic iDrive is designed to ensure that the driver is always informed about the system’s status and remains intuitively attentive.

A digital leap forward: BMW Panoramic iDrive and the digital user experience for China.

With the start of the Neue Klasse, the display and control concept becomes a key driver of the in-vehicle digital user experience. At its heart is BMW Panoramic iDrive, which will be shown for the first time in China in models with Neue Klasse technologies presented at Auto China 2026. These cutting-edge technologies were adapted to meet local market needs.

It is based on BMW Operating System X. The system is designed to be scalable within the brand: core functions, architecture, and design principles are globally uniform, while content, services, and technologies can be adapted to specific markets and regions.

This scalability allows BMW to tailor digital functions to different usage habits and regulatory frameworks. One example is voice interaction: while BMW relies on Amazon technologies in Europe and the United States, in China, it uses a proprietary solution developed in collaboration with local technology partners such as DeepSeek. This way, BMW integrates different technological approaches within the same system architecture without compromising quality, safety, or user experience.

BMW has comprehensively enhanced the digital system for the Chinese market. This goes beyond localisation, representing a version designed for China. Around 70 per cent of the Chinese version of the BMW Operating System X is developed in local development centres. On-site teams contribute their expertise in Chinese user behaviour, for example, in voice interaction, navigation, personalisation, and the integration of digital ecosystems.

A key factor in this success is close collaboration with leading Chinese technology companies. Together with partners like Alibaba, DeepSeek, Amap, and Huawei, BMW develops digital functions and services that integrate deeply into the Chinese ecosystem. These collaborations support the integration of modern AI technologies, local services, and content into the in-car experience.

Navigation is also deeply integrated into the overall digital experience. In collaboration with Amap, BMW offers high-resolution, lane-accurate navigation in China that precisely visualises complex traffic situations and urban junctions. The content appears consistently across all relevant display levels for safe and intuitive navigation.

Furthermore, BMW Panoramic iDrive opens up new possibilities for personalisation. Configurable content, customisable widgets, and AI-powered functions allow the digital vehicle experience to adapt to different usage scenarios, from daily commuting and family journeys to business trips.

That is why China plays a key role in the BMW Group’s global digital strategy. The combination of scalable system architecture, local development expertise, and close partnerships with Chinese technology companies allows BMW to implement market-specific digital innovations while making them available worldwide.

The BMW iX3 Flow Edition demonstrates the production-ready status of BMW E Ink technology.

The world premiere of the new BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase at Auto China 2026 is accompanied by the BMW iX3 Flow Edition concept car. It offers a striking example of the transition from a static to a dynamic vehicle surface. Its E Ink technology, seamlessly integrated into the bonnet, allows the driver to choose among eight carefully selected animations at the touch of a button. The iconic Chinese buildings resemble modernity and progress. Ranging from subtle to expressive, the design makes innovation visible and conveys the driver’s style and mood in a personalised and context-sensitive way. By integrating this technology into the bonnet of the BMW iX3 Flow Edition, the BMW Group takes E Ink to a new level. Integrated into a large-scale bodywork element for the first time, the concept car demonstrates the technology’s readiness for series production.

Special editions and one-offs highlight the diversity of the MINI brand.

With its diverse vehicle portfolio, MINI underscores its commitment to individual design and a broad range of character at Auto China 2026. This includes several special editions highlighting the brand’s design and heritage, including the MINI Paul Smith Special Edition, as well as various models from the high-performance John Cooper Works sub-brand.

A highlight of the display is the one-off MINI x Vagabund. Based on the MINI Countryman, two unique vehicles were created in collaboration with the Austrian design studio Vagabund. With a bespoke sound system, striking graphic accents, and an expressive colour scheme, the MINI concept cars become a mobile soundstage, embodying a spirit of adventure, community culture, and festival lifestyle. One of the two MINI x Vagabund vehicles will be presented in Beijing.

MINI will also showcase the MINI JCW “The Skeg” at Auto China 2026. The model is the result of a collaboration with Deux ex Machina and combines influences from surf and motorsport culture to highlight the sporty, progressive side of the MINI brand.

A series production preview of BMW’s hydrogen fuel cell technology: the BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototype in ‘Flow Emergence’ design.

Another eye-catcher at the BMW Group’s exhibition stand at Auto China 2026 is the redesigned vehicle from the BMW Hydrogen Pilot Fleet, which has been in global operation since 2023. From 2028, the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen will become the first BMW series-production vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell drive. In doing so, the BMW Group is bringing the benefits of this technology into everyday use: electric driving with long ranges and short refuelling stops.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen from the pilot fleet, presented at Auto China 2026, also draws attention with its design concept developed by Designworks Shanghai. Thematically aligned with BMW’s hydrogen fuel cell technology, the wrap concept, developed under the motto ‘Flow Emergence’, uses water as a metaphor to visualise the generation and transformation of energy in nature. Inspired by water landscapes and Far Eastern watercolour painting, it illustrates the condensation of time and energy. The flowing visual language, with gentle colour gradients, conveys the transition from stillness to movement and the unfolding from within. The design of the pilot fleet vehicle at Auto China 2026 symbolises the continuous transformation of energy for climate-friendly and sustainable mobility in the future.

Innovation and bespoke individuality across 4,400 square metres of exhibition space.

The BMW Group is exhibiting its BMW and MINI brands at Auto China 2026 across a record exhibition space of around 4,400 square metres. This space is almost three times larger than in 2024 and underscores the importance of the Chinese market to the company. The exhibition stand showcases a total of 42 vehicles, including 28 BMW vehicles and 14 MINI vehicles, with three world premieres and 14 vehicles that are individualised, customised, classic cars, or special edition cars. Two BMW motorcycles will also be featured at Auto China 2026.

The BMW Highlight Show, featuring a 300-square-metre LED wall, presents the new BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase and the new BMW 7 Series to visitors throughout the day. Through interactive exhibits, ten ‘Deep Dive’ stations invite visitors to explore the latest technologies and charging solutions, including robotics and bidirectional charging. The extensive BMW Individual range is illustrated through an exhibition of 164 paint samples and 36 leather samples. An immersive audio experience with Dolby Atmos and Bowers & Wilkins creates an exceptional sound environment.

Koncept vozila:

• Novi BMW serije 7: Progresivno razkošje se združuje s tehnologijami Neue Klasse. Z izkoriščanjem potenciala novih tehnoloških sklopov BMW serije 7, ki je na polovici svojega življenjskega cikla, dosega novo raven tako na področju oblikovanja kot tehnologije.
  
  
• Najobsežnejša posodobitev modela v zgodovini BMW Group postavlja BMW serije 7 v ospredje uvajanja tehnologij – skozi generacije, različice pogonskih sklopov in tržne segmente – v celotni modelski ponudbi BMW.
  
  
• Kot paradni model ponudbe BMW in nosilec identitete znamke novi BMW serije 7 Limuzina predstavlja novo podobo luksuznih vozil BMW. Monolitna zasnova zunanjosti vozilu zagotavlja izrazito vizualno prisotnost in ga naredi jasno prepoznavnega.
  
  
• Ekskluzivno doživetje notranjosti ustvarjajo visokokakovostni materiali, minimalistično oblikovanje in poglobljena svetlobna izkušnja.
  
  
• Inovativne tehnologije, kot je BMW Panoramic iDrive, odpirajo nove razsežnosti na področju zabave in informiranja ter omogočajo premierno uvedbo serijsko vgrajenega zaslona na sovoznikovi strani - BMW Passenger Screen.
   
• BMW serije 7 Limuzina ponuja edinstveno kombinacijo vozne dinamike in udobja v celotni paleti pogonskih sklopov: učinkoviti motorji z notranjim izgorevanjem, priključni hibridi in popolnoma električne različice zdaj z več kot 700 kilometri električnega dosega (WLTP), med drugim zahvaljujoč tehnologiji cilindričnih celic šeste generacije BMW eDrive.
  
  
• Napredni sistemi za pomoč vozniku z BMW Symbiotic Drive ter uporaba UI (umetna inteligenca) povečujejo udobje in varnost pri delno avtomatizirani vožnji in parkirnih manevrih. 
  
  
• Vse različice modelov in pogonskih sklopov bodo od julija 2026 proizvajali na eni proizvodni liniji v tovarni BMW Group v Dingolfingu. Novi BMW serije 7 Limuzina bo svetovno premiero doživel na avtomobilskem salonu v Pekingu aprila 2026. 

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München / Ljubljana. Le nekaj tednov po začetku prodaje novega BMW iX3 v Nemčiji svojo premiero praznuje še druga različica pogonskega sklopa. Novi BMW iX3 40 (kombinirana poraba električne energije: 14,6 kWh/100 km; razred CO₂: A; električni doseg: do 635 km; po WLTP)¹ se v ponudbo uvršča kot vstopni model.

Novi BMW iX3 40 je opremljen s povsem novo, šesto generacijo tehnologije BMW eDrive (Gen6), ki je bila razvita posebej za družino Neue Klasse in pomeni velik tehnološki preskok. Vse komponente so zasnovane za 800‑voltno tehnologijo. Izpopolnjen pogonski sistem EESM z izjemno visoko učinkovitostjo je nameščen na zadnji osi in poganja zadnja kolesa. Električni motor razvije moč 235 kW (320 KM)¹ in 500 Nm¹ navora. Novi BMW iX3 40 pospeši od 0 do 100 km/h v 5,9 sekunde¹ in doseže največjo hitrost 200 km/h¹.

Kratki časi polnjenja in doseg do 635 km.

Visokonapetostna baterija novega BMW iX3 40 ima uporabno kapaciteto 82,6 kWh¹. Litij-ionske cilindrične celice imajo 20 % večjo energijsko gostoto kot prizmatične celice prejšnje (Gen5) generacije in so neposredno integrirane v baterijo po principu cell‑to‑pack. Konstrukcija pack‑to‑open‑body pomeni, da baterija deluje kot nosilni del vozila, kar zmanjšuje količino materiala in maso vozila.

Novi BMW iX3 40 po WLTP doseže do 635 km dosega¹. Največja polnilna moč znaša 300 kW¹. Pri priklopu na 800‑voltno enosmerno hitro polnilnico (DC) je mogoče v 10 minutah napolniti dovolj energije za do 300 km¹ dodatnega dosega. Polnjenje od 10 do 80 % kapacitete traja le 21 minut. Serijsko je omogočeno polnjenje z izmeničnim tokom (AC) z močjo do 11 kW, opcijsko pa tudi do 22 kW. Tako je mogoče baterijo napolniti od 0 do 100 % v 4 urah in 15 minutah¹. Poleg tega novi BMW iX3 40 ponuja različne funkcije dvosmernega polnjenja, zaradi katerih lahko vozilo deluje kot mobilna baterija na poti ali kot fleksibilni hranilnik energije doma.

Prepoznaven oblikovalski jezik

Tako kot BMW iX3 50 xDrive (kombinirana poraba energije: 17,9–15,1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); kombinirani izpusti CO₂: 0 g/km (WLTP); električni doseg: 678–805 km / 421–500 milj (WLTP); razred CO₂ (es): A), tudi novi vstopni model izkazuje čist, minimalističen in prepoznaven zunanji dizajn družine Neue Klasse. Sem spada na novo interpretiran sprednji obraz s »štirimi očesi« kot prepoznaven vizualni podpis ter sodobna obdelava površin, natančne linije in velike steklene površine.

Notranjost novega BMW iX3 40 je zasnovana kot prijeten, odprt prostor in nadaljuje povsem nov oblikovalski jezik znamke BMW. Revolucionarni sistem prikazovanja in upravljanja BMW Panoramic iDrive z novim BMW Operating System X omogoča popolno osredotočenost voznika in na novo definira uporabniško izkušnjo.

Serijska oprema novega BMW iX3 40 je enaka kot pri modelu BMW iX3 50 xDrive – tako glede zunanjosti kot notranjosti.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant z Amazon Alexa+².

Multimodalna logika upravljanja BMW Panoramic iDrive združuje dotik, haptične elemente in glasovno upravljanje. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant ima osrednjo vlogo pri upravljanju novega BMW iX3.BMW Group se je leta 2022 odločil za okrepitev sodelovanja z Amazonom.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant omogoča upravljanje oken, klimatske naprave, udobja sedežev, telefonskih klicev, zabavnih vsebin v vozilu in številnih drugih funkcij. Omogoča tudi dostop do funkcijskih menijev in upravljanje določenih aplikacij.Nadgradnja z umetno inteligenco Amazon Alexa+² prinaša dodatne funkcionalnosti.

Integracija Amazon Alexa+² v BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant predstavlja tehnološki preskok, pri katerem je dodana vrednost za stranke postavljena v ospredje.Uporabljena tehnologija temelji na Large Language Model (LLM) – generativni umetni inteligenci, ki razume govorjeni jezik in zna samostojno oblikovati odgovore. To omogoča bolj naravno, pogovorno glasovno interakcijo, intuitivne dialoge ter dostop do zunanjih podatkovnih zbirk, storitev v oblaku, medijskih vsebin in upravljanja funkcij vozila.

Povezava z računom Amazon omogoča brezhibno integracijo storitev tudi zunaj klasičnih funkcij vozila. Razpoložljivost se bo postopoma širila, najprej v Nemčiji.

Nova raven dinamike in najmehkejše ustavljanje v zgodovini BMW.

Tehnologija Neue Klasse v novem BMW iX3 40 dviguje užitek v vožnji na povsem novo raven. Osnova je nova elektronska in programska arhitektura s štirimi visokozmogljivimi »supermožgani«, ki nudijo več kot 20‑krat večjo procesorsko moč kot prejšnji sistemi.

Krmilni računalnik Heart of Joy z lastno razvito programsko opremo BMW Dynamic Performance Control reagira desetkrat hitreje kot dosedanji sistemi. To zagotavlja izjemno lahkotno, agilno in samozavestno vodljivost. Poseben mejnik predstavlja funkcija Soft Stop. Zaradi izjemno natančnega nadzora električnega motorja se novi BMW iX3 40 ustavi skoraj neopazno – brez sunkov in brez zavornega hrupa. Gre za najmehkejše ustavljanje v zgodovini znamke BMW.

Začetek prodaje in cena.

Novi BMW iX3 40 bo na slovenskem trgu na voljo od poletja 2026. Različica BMW iX3 40 sDrive bo na voljo po ceni od 62.400 EUR, medtem ko se bo BMW iX3 40 xDrive začel pri 64.950 EUR.

¹ Vsi navedeni podatki so začasni. Zmogljivost polnjenja je odvisna od specifikacije vozila, stopnje napolnjenosti in stanja baterije, temperature okolja in baterije, voznega profila, dodatnih porabnikov energije, vozilu specifičnih nastavitev polnjenja ter polnilne moči, ki jo zagotavlja polnilna postaja.

² Funkcija bo postopoma uvedena za vse modele BMW z operacijskim sistemom BMW Operating System 9 in X, najkasneje od druge polovice leta 2026. Razpoložljivost se bo postopoma širila, najprej v Nemčiji in ZDA.

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Munich. In line with its sustainability strategy, the BMW Group is once again systematically leveraging product sustainability innovations in the new BMW 7 Series. This is evident, for example, in the use of a new battery cell technology and a higher percentage of secondary material in the wheel rims. These measures represent a targeted further development, applying proven sustainability approaches to another BMW model.

Sixth-generation (Gen6) battery cells in the new BMW i7: Measures to reduce CO₂e in core component.
Essential levers for reducing supply chain CO₂e emissions include increased use of secondary materials and renewable energies, in combination with selected product and process innovations.
Gen6 battery cells for the BMW i7’s high-voltage battery are manufactured exclusively using energy from renewable sources. The same applies to production of the necessary anode and cathode active material. Cell production also relies in part on secondary raw materials for the lithium, cobalt and nickel required. This reduces the overall supply chain CO₂e footprint of the Gen6 battery cell in the new BMW i7 60 xDrive by approximately 33 percent compared to the previous Gen5 cell used in the BMW i7 to date.

Aluminium wheels with high percentage of secondary raw materials.
From 2026, selected rim designs for the BMW i7 will be available with 70 percent secondary aluminium. Electrolysis of the remaining primary aluminium, as well as wheel rim production, is carried out in part using renewable energy. All components with a high percentage of secondary raw materials meet the BMW Group’s same strict quality standards, while also contributing to resource efficiency.

Enhanced efficiency during use phase.
With its EfficientDynamics technology package, the BMW Group optimises vehicle efficiency across all relevant subsystems during the use phase. This includes aerodynamics, lightweight construction, rolling resistance and overall energy management. EfficientDynamics has been used by the BMW Group across all drive technologies since 2007.

Production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.
All model variants of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan are produced at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The facility in Lower Bavaria, the Group’s primary plant for BMW luxury cars, increasingly relies on renewable energy for electricity and heating. 100 percent of its external electricity comes from renewable sources, some of which is also generated directly on site. In late 2025, an approximately 100,000-square-metre rooftop photovoltaic system with an output of almost 11 MWp was commissioned at the facility. In addition, a biomass heating plant went on-stream late last year to ensure that locally-produced heat is partially supplied from renewable energy sources.

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 BMW Group has set itself ambitious science-based CO₂e targets for the coming years and intends to reduce its CO₂e emissions by a total of at least 40 million tonnes from 2019 levels by 2030.

Transparency through BMW Vehicle Footprint.
The BMW Group has published its vehicles’ Product Carbon Footprint, as validated by the German Technical Inspection Association (TÜV), in the so-called Vehicle Footprint for several years. This report is publicly available here for all drive trains of the new BMW 7 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 throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.

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Munich/Milan. Presenting A Garden of Curiosity – an immersive installation cocreated by MINI and Paul Smith for the Salone del Mobile. Set in the historic Palazzo Borromeo d’Adda in Milan, A Garden of Curiosity adds yet another highlight to the rich history the collaborators already share. Connected by their British heritage and iconic designs, the two design houses come together to celebrate optimism, curiosity and innovative spirit. The installation combines Paul Smith’s signature use of colour with the eye for detail for which MINI is renowned and invites visitors to explore and enjoy the playful world of design. 

“Paul Smith and MINI complement one another perfectly, as our collaboration for this project demonstrates once again. We are united by the joy of design, and our shared enthusiasm for craftsmanship, innovation and individuality makes A Garden of Curiosity an experience full of colour, sound and expression,” said Holger Hampf, Head of MINI Design.

Visitors immerse themselves in colour and sound: an experience for all the senses

Set amid the enchanted garden of the Palazzo Borromeo d’Adda, the installation is accessed via a wooden footbridge that takes visitors across the courtyard and through a red door. The door represents a symbolic invitation to look and see. On the other side is the green space created by MINI and Paul Smith. It consists of pathways that are lined with plants and grasses and lead to open platforms and cubic installations. The iconic Paul Smith Signature Stripe runs discreetly through the garden as a recurring design element. Architecture, textures, colour and sound converge to create sensory experiences. 

Interactive theme rooms

The Colour Theory Room acts as a visual intersection between Paul Smith’s signature colour palette and the colours of the new MINI Paul Smith Edition. Visitors can arrange colour samples on an interactive wall, the overall picture changing constantly throughout the day with each new personal design. In keeping with the philosophy of Sir Paul, the wall also gives visitors the opportunity to experiment with colour combinations.  

The Listening Room builds on this experience with Sir Paul’s voice recordings, highlighting the importance of colour theory. Another open platform invites visitors to experience the space with all their senses, allowing them to consciously enjoy a moment away from the hustle and bustle of Milan.

Adding the joy of discovery to the installation, the new MINI Cooper Convertible Paul Smith Edition is waiting to be found and invites visitors to take a closer look. Its appearance and details not only reflect Paul Smith’s distinctive style, but also capture the brand’s playful, optimistic and independent spirit. This exclusive highlight of the installation merges into the charming overall scene.

“I’ve always adored my visits to Milan for Salone del Mobile and I’m delighted to be back in the city to introduce the world of design to my new MINI. I look forward to sharing this special project with you all,” said Sir Paul Smith.

Heritage meets curiosity

Walking through the courtyard to the installation, visitors are immersed in the history of MINI and Paul Smith. Here, they can explore three cars from the collaboration between the two companies, which stretches back to 1998: the Paul Smith 40th Anniversary Mini, the MINI STRIP by Paul Smith and another MINI Cooper from the latest Edition. The specially created colour Nottingham Green adds stylish accents to the Edition’s mirror caps, octagonal radiator grille and wheel hub covers with Paul Smith lettering. A selection of others details also reflect the distinctive style of Paul Smith and ensure this MINI Edition captures the essence of ‘classic with a twist’. 

The Paul Smith 40th Anniversary Mini: A one-off car from 1999, whose bodywork morphed into a living work of art with 86 stripes in 26 colours. The interior also contained surprising use of colour (e.g. the lime green glove compartment) and highlighted Paul Smith’s playful style.

The MINI STRIP by Paul Smith: Another one-of-a-kind creation, the MINI STRIP of 2021 – based on the MINI Cooper  – was reduced to the essentials, as per the principle of ‘less is more’. The minimalist design put the focus on construction and function, with the aim of showcasing a new-at-the-time, responsible approach to design.

A Garden of Curiosity will be open on 21 – 26 April 2026 as part of the Salone del Mobile in Milan. It can be visited in the House of MINI at Via A. Manzoni 41 each day between 10.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m.

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New York/Munich. An international jury of 98 motoring journalists has awarded the BMW iX3 (BMW iX3 50 xDrive: energy consumption, combined: 17.9–15.1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, combined: 0 g/km (WLTP); electric range: 678–805 km (WLTP); CO₂ class(es): A)* not one but two titles. The first Neue Klasse model was named the 2026 “World Car of the Year”, beating out competitors across all powertrain categories. In addition, the BMW iX3 won the 2026 “World Electric Vehicle” accolade. During extensive test drives, the model impressed the jury with its outstanding performance and driving dynamics, as well as its standout technology features. For the BMW Group, this marks the tenth and eleventh title wins at the prestigious World Car Awards. Earlier, on 26 February, Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, was named “World Car Person of the Year” for 2026.   

The BMW iX3 is the first Neue Klasse model. It was presented at the IAA Mobility 2025. An instant success, it has established a new design language and set standards for driving dynamics and performance. A range of up to 805 kilometres, battery charging at up to 400 kW and an energy consumption of just 17.9–15.1 kWh/100 km (WLTP) demonstrate the outstanding abilities of the new BMW iX3. The new BMW Panoramic iDrive brings innovation to the interior. The high-performance control unit Heart of Joy and BMW Dynamic Performance Control take driving pleasure to an entirely new level. Plenty of compelling reasons for the expert jury at the World Car Awards to declare the BMW iX3 the 2026 “World Car of the Year” – and thus the standout new vehicle on the international automotive markets – following extensive test drives. On top of that, the model won the 2026 “World Electric Vehicle” title. The awards were announced at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (1–12 April 2026).

The success of the BMW iX3 is based on the independent assessment of 98 journalists from 33 countries. They gave their detailed evaluations after test driving the various vehicles involved in the competition. The organisers of the World Car Awards collected and documented this data, which formed the basis for the final verdict. The BMW iX3 beat out 57 high-class contenders to take the “World Car of the Year” title. A total of 43 vehicles were in the running for the title of “World Electric Vehicle”.

Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse BMW, says: “We are happy with this fantastic accolade for the BMW iX3, the first representative of our Neue Klasse. The BMW iX3 marks the beginning of a new era at BMW – in terms of design language, range, charging capacity as well as driver assistance – and BMW Panoramic iDrive. Above all, the BMW iX3 represents the next generation of Sheer Driving Pleasure powered by the Heart of Joy. The innovations from the Neue Klasse will benefit our entire product portfolio.”

The BMW iX3 represents the technological quantum leap of the Neue Klasse.
As the first Neue Klasse model, the BMW iX3 brings a new era of driving pleasure to the road. The completely new design language of the fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) makes for a distinctive appearance. The interior is defined by the new BMW Panoramic iDrive infotainment system. It is based on BMW Operating System X, which ensures excellent update and upgrade capability as well as context-sensitive, situationally aware control of all display and operating elements. The BMW Panoramic iDrive combines four key elements to form a unique display and operating system. The BMW Panoramic Vision is a newly developed information projection from A-pillar to A-pillar in the lower part of the windscreen with permanently visible, clearly structured information displays. It is complemented by the 17.9-inch, Free-Cut Design Central Display with high-resolution matrix backlight technology for intuitive touch control. The other two elements are the optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display and the multifunction steering wheel with Shy Tech controls.

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is powered by two electric motors that together deliver 345 kW/469 hp and 645 Nm of torque. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h. At the heart of the new electronics and software architecture are four superbrain high-performance computers. Each is assigned a core function in the BMW iX3. The Heart of Joy manages driving dynamics, with additional computers controlling automated driving and parking, infotainment and essential and comfort functions. These superbrains offer up to 20 times higher computing power compared to previous BMW models. The Heart of Joy and the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software developed in-house deliver a confident and precise driving experience, perfect traction, efficient recuperation and – thanks to precise control of the electric motors – the smoothest stopping process in BMW history.

The sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology comprises a new drive with a fundamentally new high-voltage battery concept and 800-volt technology. It enables significantly longer ranges, faster charging at up to 400 kW and support for bidirectional charging functions. The high-voltage battery in the BMW iX3 50 xDrive now provides 108.7 kWh of usable energy, enabling a range of up to 805 kilometres on the WLTP cycle. At a DC fast charger, energy for up to 372 kilometres of range¹ can be added to the battery in 10 minutes.

Oliver Zipse named “World Car Person of the Year”.

The development of the Neue Klasse is inextricably linked to Oliver Zipse. As Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG from 2019, he guided the company through a period of profound changes and strategic transformation. This is when the groundwork was laid for the Neue Klasse models, marking the extraordinary transformation of the BMW brand. The jury explained: “Under his leadership, BMW has pursued a technology-open approach to electrification, digitalisation and sustainability, while maintaining a strong focus on brand identity and profitability. Zipse’s steady, engineering-led leadership has helped shape BMW’s direction in a rapidly evolving global automotive landscape.”

The jury members provide more than 413 million readers with information about automobiles.
The World Car Awards are presented annually, based on the verdicts of an international jury. The awards were created in 2003 to recognise outstanding innovations and new products from around the world. Over more than 20 years, they have firmly established themselves as a complement to national and regional awards. The jury members’ test results help more than 413 million readers worldwide with their purchasing decisions, making the award one of the most coveted accolades in the international automotive industry.

Vehicles eligible for “World Car of the Year” must be produced in volumes of at least 10,000 units/year. They must also be priced below the luxury-car level in their primary markets. Models eligible for “World Electric Vehicle” must be produced in volumes of at least 5,000 units/year. Another requirement is that a vehicle must have been on sale in at least two major markets – China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, USA – on at least two separate continents within the period 1 January 2025 to 30 March 2026. In addition to the “World Car of the Year” and “World Electric Vehicle” titles, this year’s event features awards in a further four categories.

Tenth and eleventh World Car Award wins for the BMW Group.
Prior to this year, the BMW Group had already won nine titles at the World Car Awards since the event was launched. The BMW 3 Series win of the “World Car of the Year” award in 2006 was a particular highlight. The two titles won by the Bavarian premium carmaker in 2026 see the new BMW iX3 add to the latest string of awards won by BMW models. Other recent events where the first Neue Klasse model scored successes were the “Best Cars” awards of German “auto motor und sport” magazine and the “Car of the Year Awards 2026” of British “What Car?” magazine. In addition, the BMW iX3 was named “Car of the Year” in several other countries and received the “Golden Steering Wheel” award for “Best Innovation” from “Auto Bild” and “Bild am Sonntag,” both published by Axel Springer Verlag (Germany).

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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^{1 Vsi podatki so začasni. Ker uradni WLTP-podatki še niso na voljo, so trenutne številke okvirne. Dejanske vrednosti so odvisne od številnih dejavnikov, kot so obremenitev, slog vožnje, trasa, vreme, dodatni porabniki (vključno s klimatsko napravo), pnevmatike in starost baterije.} 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18 March 2026.

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

Technical data TV satellite transmission:

Contact SNG: +49 (0) 179-5079009 (Torsten Jobmann)
Contact on site : +49 151 23456 889 (Tom Forster)

Live Stream available at:

https://www.live.bmwgroup.com/en/live-streaming/ and

on BMW Group YouTube: https://b.mw/IuTd3

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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. 

Cenik vozil BMW - veljaven od 1. marca 2026 je na voljo v priponki. 

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Munich. BMW has achieved a triple success in the “Best Cars” readers’ poll conducted by German “auto motor und sport” magazine. In the “Large SUVs/Off-road Vehicles” category, 14.1 per cent of the votes cast went to the BMW iX3 (BMW iX3 50 xDrive: energy consumption, combined: 17.9–15.1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, combined: 0 g/km (WLTP); electric range: 678–805 km (WLTP); CO₂ class(es): A)**, the first Neue Klasse model, enabling it to beat 69 competitors. Readers also awarded the BMW 2 Series Coupé the “Best Car” title in the “Compact Class” for the fifth consecutive year. And the BMW 3 Series took first place in the “Medium Class” category, with 12.4 per cent of the votes in a field of 26 competitors. Around 95,000 readers took part in what was the 50th iteration of the poll. With 480 models in 13 categories presented both online and in the “auto motor und sport” print edition, there were more vehicles to choose from than ever before.

In addition, January 2026 saw four BMW model series win awards at the “Car of the Year Awards 2026” of British car magazine “What Car?”. The BMW 4 Series was once again voted “Coupé of the Year” by the magazine’s editors and experts. For the third time in a row, the award for “Performance Car of the Year” went to the BMW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive (fuel consumption, combined: 10.4 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 234 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)**. Like no other model in its class, it combines performance with everyday usability, adding another chapter to the success story of BMW M models. BMW also won the “Luxury Car of the Year” award, which went to the BMW X7. The BMW iX3 achieved a particularly noteworthy result. The all-electric model won two major “What Car?” accolades, “Car of the Year 2026” and “Premium Electric SUV of the Year”. With these latest awards, BMW is continuing the string of successes it achieved in prestigious national and international competitions in 2025, with BMW vehicles from a wide range of market segments coming out on top in public polls, owner surveys and expert jury decisions.

Triumphs for the BMW iX3: “Car of the Year” in numerous countries.
Presented at the IAA Mobility 2025, the new BMW iX3 was an instant success. It establishes a new design language and sets standards for driving dynamics and performance. A range of up to 805 kilometres, battery charging at up to 400 kW and a consumption of just 15.1 kWh/100 km (WLTP) demonstrate the outstanding abilities of the new BMW iX3. The new BMW Panoramic iDrive stands for innovation in the interior, while the Heart of Joy high-performance control unit and BMW Dynamic Performance Control enable driving pleasure on an entirely new level. These qualities also impressed the experts. The motor journalists at “Auto Bild” and “Bild am Sonntag”, two German publications from Axel Springer Verlag, honoured the BMW iX3 with the “Golden Steering Wheel” for “Best Innovation”. First awarded in 1976, the “Golden Steering Wheel” counts among the most prestigious accolades of the European automotive industry.

Other awards naming the BMW iX3 as the outstanding new vehicle included “Top Gear’s 2026 Car of the Year” (UK), “Swiss Car of the Year 2026”, “Car of the Year” at “Electrifying.com” (UK) and first place in the “Full Electric” category at the “LR66 Automobile Awards” (France). In addition, there were technology awards such as being included among “The Best Inventions of 2025” by “Time Magazine” (US). “Carwow” in the UK presented the BMW iX3 with its “Tech Trailblazer Award” at the “Car of the Year Awards 2026”. “Carwow” Germany honoured BMW Panoramic Vision, which made its debut in the first Neue Klasse model, as the year’s “automotive innovation”. High praise also came from Alma Media, one of Finland’s leading media companies. Experts from the daily newspaper Iltalehti, the business and financial newspaper Kauppalehti, and the online marketplaces Nettiauto and Autotalli, voted the BMW iX3 the “Best Electric Car of the Year” 2025. A jury member explained: “This may be the first competition the iX3 wins, but once it enters next year’s international awards, there will be plenty of trophies to come ...” For the readers of “Auto Zeitung” (Germany), it was already clear that the BMW iX3 deserved the “Auto Trophy” in the category “Best Electric SUV above 50,000 euros”. The BMW iX3 was also eagerly awaited on the Chinese market. Numerous media outlets described the model as the “Most Anticipated All-Electric SUV”.

BMW 5 Series: accolades for Sedan and Touring.

The BMW 5 Series added to its successes of the past years: the specialists at “Top Gear”, one of the most renowned names in motoring journalism in the UK and beyond, declared the BMW i5 Touring their “Best EV Estate”. At the “Auto Express New Car Awards” (UK), the BMW 530e (fuel consumption, combined: 8.4–8.0 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 197–181 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)**^,1 was voted the “Premium Hybrid Car of the Year”. The automotive journalists at the French-language “Le Guide de l’auto” in Canada ranked the BMW 5 Series first in the categories “Mid-Size Luxury Cars” and “Electric Luxury Vehicles”, viewing both the all-electric and ICE versions as the outstanding vehicles in their respective segments. Expert verdicts also determine the awards presented by “Car and Driver”, one of the largest and oldest automotive magazines in the US. Here, the editors awarded the BMW i5 Sedan the “Editors’ Choice” accolade in the “Electric Mid-Size Luxury Sedan” category. “Carwow” in Spain crowned the BMW 5 Series its “Most Comfortable Car” of 2025. Readers of German “Auto Zeitung” magazine awarded the “Auto Trophy” for “Best Electric Sedan” to the BMW i5. The BMW 5 Series also won “Best Upper/Luxury Cass” honours. And the BMW 5 Series triumphed at the “Auto Bild Company Car Awards” as well. Readers voted the model series the overall winner in the “Upper Medium Class” category. The editors explained: “With its digital offensive, strong driving dynamics and the all-electric i5 variant, the Munich carmaker strikes a chord with company car drivers.” “Auto Bild” and “Bild am Sonntag” (Germany) awarded the “Golden Steering Wheel” in the “Upper/Luxury Class” category to the BMW M5 Touring (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 18.1–17.7 kWh/100 km and 5.5–5.2 l/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, weighted, combined: 124–118 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined D; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 11.0–10.7 l/100 km (WLTP))**^,1. The high-performance model earned the highest points score of any car entered in this prestigious competition, thereby adding its name to the long list of BMW M award winners. 

Big wins: BMW 7 Series, BMW X7, BMW X6, BMW X5 and BMW iX.

An award for the most comfortable way to drive a BMW: at its “Electric Car Awards 2025”, British magazine “What Car?” declared the BMW i7 the “Best Electric Luxury Car”. In early 2025, the BMW X7 was named “Luxury Car of the Year” by the same magazine and successfully defended its title again this year. In South Africa, “Car Magazine”, one of the country’s leading automotive magazines, annually selects its “Top 12 Best Buys”. The editorial team chose the BMW 7 Series as its “Luxury Car”. Another set of awards presented in South Africa is the “Cars.co.za” “Consumer Awards”. This is based on a combination of expert assessments and owner surveys. The winning “Premium SUV” was the BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport (fuel consumption, combined: 8.2–7.8 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 215–204 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)**. In the category “Best SUV above 60,000 euros”, readers of “Auto Zeitung” (Germany) awarded the “Auto Trophy” to the BMW X5.

In the US, the BMW X5 received the “Car and Driver Editors’ Choice” award in the “Mid-Size Luxury SUV” and “Hybrid Mid-Size Luxury SUV” categories. The BMW 7 Series won the “Editors’ Choice” accolade in the “Full-Size Luxury Sedan” class, while the BMW i7 won the same award in the “Electric Full-Size Luxury Sedan” segment. The BMW X7 stood out for the jury as a “Full-Size Luxury SUV”, as did the BMW iX in the “Electric Mid-Size Luxury SUV” category. The results for the largest battery-electric BMW model were confirmed by J.D. Power’s “Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study” (US). The verdict: No model – irrespective of the type of powertrain – has more satisfied owners. This was also supported by the assessment of the “American Automobile Association” in its “AAA Car Guide”. The largest US automobile club and mobility service provider combines consumer and safety ratings with editorial expertise and named the BMW iX xDrive50 the “Overall Winner” and winner in the “Midsize SUVs” category. The BMW iX secured further wins in the “New Car Awards” of “Auto Express” (UK). The magazine’s experts awarded the model the “Large Premium SUV of the Year” and “Premium Electric Car of the Year” titles. 

One of the most important quality and satisfaction surveys worldwide is the “J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study” (APEAL). This US study focuses on emotional and subjective assessments. The BMW X6 won in its segment and also achieved the highest score of all vehicles included in the study. 

Strong performance from mid-range models.

The BMW 3 Series and 4 Series models, along with the BMW X3 and BMW X4 Sports Activity Vehicles, are important pillars of the company’s global market success. They represent a combination of sporty driving dynamics, exacting design and excellent everyday usability in key segments. “Car and Driver” (US) awarded the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé its “Editors’ Choice” accolade in the “Compact Luxury Sedan” segment, with the BMW i4 equally successful in the “Electric Compact Luxury Sedan” category. The BMW 4 Series and BMW X4 won their respective classes in the “J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study” (APEAL).

The BMW X3 grew more modern, distinctive and sporting in 2024. It impresses with a new design language, a comprehensive powertrain portfolio and a premium ambience marked by an individual style, complemented by BMW Operating System 9, BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and Digital Premium and an advanced range of assistance systems. With these qualities, the BMW X3 scored highly in its first full year on the market. Its visual appearance impressed readers in the “autonis” poll conducted by “auto motor und sport” magazine (Germany), netting it first place in the “Large SUVs/Off-road Vehicles” category. It also collected an “Editors’ Choice” award from “Car and Driver” (US) in the “Compact Luxury SUV” category. At the “New Car Awards” of “Auto Express” magazine (UK), it was named “Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year”. “Car Magazine” in South Africa likewise declared the BMW X3 the winner in this category, as part of its “Top 12 Best Buys” listing. The BMW X3 impressed owners as much as experts in South Africa, and the BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 16.7 kWh/100 km and 3.3 l/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, weighted, combined: 76 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined B; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 8.2 l/100 km (WLTP))**^,1 was also a winner at the “Cars.co.za” “Consumer Awards”. In Germany, readers of “Auto Zeitung” magazine awarded the “Auto Trophy” in the category “Best SUV between 30,000 and 60,000 euros” to the BMW X3. In the reader poll conducted by “Auto Bild Sportscars”, the top model in the series, the BMW X3 M50 (fuel consumption, combined: 8.3 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 189 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ class: G) was named “Auto Bild Sportscar of the Year” 2025 in the “SUVs up to 100,000 euros” category.

The BMW Z4 is currently available as the BMW Z4 Final Edition for a limited time period, demonstrating once again that sheer driving pleasure is an intrinsic part of the BMW brand’s DNA. The “Sport Auto Award” poll of “Sport Auto” magazine (Germany) saw the BMW Z4 M40i (fuel consumption, combined: 8.4–8.0 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, combined: 197–181 g/km (WLTP), CO₂ class: G)* take victory in the “Convertibles/Roadsters up to 100,000 euros” category by a large margin, with 31.1 per cent of the votes cast.

Compact, dynamic and equally successful with electric powertrains.

The entry-level model in the BMW product portfolio is the BMW 1 Series. In the “Auto Zeitung” readers’ poll, the series won the “Auto Trophy” in the category “Best Small Cars, City Cars & Compacts” with 15.7 percent of the votes cast; the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé took victory as the “Best Medium Class” vehicle. The BMW 2 Series Coupé received the “Car and Driver Editors’ Choice” accolade (US) in the “Sport Compact Luxury Coupé” category. At the “Auto Express New Car Awards” (UK), the model series won the “Coupé of the Year” award. The BMW 2 Series also dominated the compact class in the “autonis” poll conducted by “auto motor und sport” magazine (Germany). The BMW 2 Series Coupé won with 40.8 per cent of the votes, followed by the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé in second place with more than 26 per cent of the votes cast. In the US, the BMW X1 led its segment in the “J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study” (APEAL). It also won the “Car and Driver Editors’ Choice” accolade (US) in the “Subcompact Luxury SUV” segment. The award from “Le Guide de l’auto” (Canada) in the “Subcompact Luxury SUVs” category went to the BMW X1/BMW X2. The readers of “Auto Zeitung” magazine awarded an “Auto Trophy” to the BMW iX1, highlighting the comprehensive range of drive systems BMW offers in this vehicle segment.

BMW winning prestigious brand awards as well.

The numerous awards won by BMW models and BMW technology also reflect positively on the BMW brand. The “Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Award” (US) is an accolade based on actual purchasing and ownership decisions; BMW took “Best Car Styling Luxury Brand” honours. At the “Which? Awards” (UK), BMW received the “Electric Car Brand of the Year” award. In the “autonis” reader poll conducted by "auto motor und sport” magazine (Germany), BMW was voted “Design Brand of the Year”. And in the “Auto Trophy” poll of “Auto Zeitung” (Germany), the magazine’s readers awarded BMW the “World’s Best Brand” accolade.

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

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

On the road to series production

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

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

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

Employee training – first virtually, then in the real world

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

Regensburg/Ljubljana. Tovarna v Regensburgu je leta 2025 dosegla nov proizvodni rekord 356.901 vozil, s čimer je postala tovarna z največjo količino proizvedenih avtomobilov BMW Group v Evropi. Od odprtja tovarne leta 1986 je s proizvodne linije zapeljalo 8,7 milijona vozil. »S to rekordno proizvodnjo nismo dosegli le novega rekorda v 40-letni zgodovini tovarne, temveč smo – tako kot v prejšnjem letu – nemškim tovarnam skupine BMW leta 2025 pomagali ponovno izdelati več kot milijon vozil,« pravi direktor tovarne Armin Ebner, »Tovarna je že 40 let osrednje razvojno središče vzhodne bavarske regije.«

BMW Group tovarna v Regensburgu svojo konkurenčnost gradi na stalnih izboljšavah učinkovitosti, digitalizaciji in inovacijah. Z uvedbo naprednih proizvodnih procesov in umetne inteligence so od leta 2019 stroške zmanjšali za več kot četrtino, hkrati pa omogočili tudi avtonomno premikanje vozil znotraj tovarne.

Več kot 150.000 vozil, izdelanih v Regensburgu leta 2025, je bilo elektrificiranih – torej bodisi popolnoma električnih bodisi priključnih hibridov. BMW X1 je bil model z največjo količino proizvedenih vozil, saj je bilo proizvedenih več kot 266.000 vozil, medtem ko je BMW X2 predstavljal več kot 90.000 vozil. Na domačem nemškem trgu je ostalo več kot 55.000 vozil. Več kot polovica avtomobilov, proizvedenih v Regensburgu leta 2025, je šla strankam v druge evropske države. Več kot 100.000 vozil je bilo poslanih v tujino.

BMW X1 je eden ključnih modelov znamke BMW tudi na slovenskem trgu. Leta 2025 je postal najbolje prodajan model, saj je predstavljal kar 23,8 % vseh prodanih vozil BMW v Sloveniji. Posebej izstopa tudi med poslovnimi strankami, kjer je BMW X1 zasedel prvo mesto med najbolje prodajanimi modeli. Uspeh pa se odraža tudi na področju električne mobilnosti – popolnoma električni BMW iX1 je bil najbolje prodajan električni model znamke BMW v Sloveniji in je v letu 2025 predstavljal kar 43 % celotne prodaje električnih vozil BMW Slovenija.

Ebner je optimističen glede jubilejnega leta tovarne: »Z našima privlačnima modeloma BMW X1 in BMW X2 proizvajamo točno to, kar si naše stranke želijo, hkrati pa še naprej delujemo v treh izmenah 24 ur na dan.« Vsakih 57 sekund novo vozilo zapelje s tekočega traku. To trenutno znaša več kot 1400 vozil na delovni dan, ki jih nato dostavijo strankam po vsem svetu. Na eni sami proizvodni liniji se fleksibilno izdelujejo različni tipi pogonskih sklopov – od modelov z motorji z notranjim izgorevanjem do priključnih hibridov in popolnoma električnih vozil.

Ob 40-letnici obstoja ostaja tovarna Regensburg tudi pomemben gospodarski steber regije in velik zaposlovalec, saj danes zaposluje okoli 9.000 ljudi iz kar 71 držav, med katerimi so tudi Slovenci. Z nenehno rastjo proizvodnje, tehnološkim razvojem in usmerjenostjo v prihodnost mobilnosti predstavlja enega ključnih proizvodnih obratov BMW Group v Nemčiji in v širši Evropi.

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Več informacij o 40-letnici tovarne je na voljo v sporočilu za javnost: Tovarna BMW Group v Regensburgu praznuje 40. obletnico z rekordno proizvodnjo 

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München/Ljubljana. BMW Group je v letu 2025 ponovno dokazal, da je dosledno zmanjševanje emisij CO₂ združljivo z rastjo in tehnološko odprtostjo. Na ravni Evropske unije (EU27+2: EU, Norveška in Islandija) so povprečne emisije voznega parka znašale 90,0 g CO₂/km (WLTP), kar predstavlja 9,5-odstotno izboljšanje v primerjavi z letom 2024 in hkrati preseganje zakonsko določenega cilja EU za skoraj 3 grame CO₂ na kilometer.

»Ponovno smo presegli ambiciozne evropske cilje za CO₂ za leto 2025, in sicer brez uporabe fleksibilnih mehanizmov za doseganje podnebnih ciljev ali združevanja z drugimi proizvajalci z nizkimi izpusti. To poudarja, da naš tehnološko nevtralen pristop in sistematično zmanjševanje CO₂ nista protislovna, ampak gresta z roko v roki. Odločilni dejavnik je učinkovitost vseh pogonskih tehnologij, ki jih ponujamo našim strankam,« je dejal Oliver Zipse, predsednik upravnega odbora BMW AG.

Nadaljevanje elektrifikacije BMW Group je bil ključni dejavnik pri zmanjšanju emisij celotnega voznega parka v lanskem letu. Leta 2025 je podjetje strankam v Evropski uniji (EU27+2: EU, Norveška in Islandija) dobavilo več kot 316.000 elektrificiranih vozil. Delež prodaje BMW Group, ki ga predstavljajo elektrificirana vozila v Evropski uniji (EU27+2: EU, Norveška in Islandija), se je lani povečal na 41,1 %.

Zmanjšanje emisij celotnega voznega parka podpira dolgoročne podnebne cilje BMW Group. Na ta način BMW Group izvaja celovito strategijo dekarbonizacije skozi celoten življenjski cikel, s ciljem doseči „neto nič“ najpozneje do leta 2050. To predstavlja trdno zavezo podjetja k ciljem Pariškega podnebnega sporazuma. Do leta 2035 namerava skupina zmanjšati svoje emisije CO₂e za vsaj 60 milijonov ton v primerjavi z ravnmi iz leta 2019.

»Vsaka tona CO₂, ki jo lahko preprečimo, šteje. Zato smo sprejeli celovit razvojni pristop k dekarbonizaciji, ki sega daleč prek emisij voznega parka. Zmanjšujemo CO₂ v celotnem življenjskem ciklu naših vozil – od dobavne verige do proizvodnje in skozi njihovo delovanje,« pojasnjuje Joachim Post, član uprave BMW AG, razvoj.

Slovenija nad globalnim povprečjem

Trendu elektrifikacije z izrazito pozitivnimi rezultati sledi tudi BMW Slovenija. V letu 2025 so električna in elektrificirana vozila znamk BMW in MINI v Sloveniji skupaj predstavljala 33 % vseh prodanih vozil, pri čemer so popolnoma električna vozila dosegla 21-odstotni delež, kar presega globalno povprečje BMW Group in tudi krepko presega povprečje na celotnem slovenskem trgu. Na globalni ravni so namreč elektrificirana vozila v letu 2025 predstavljala približno 26 % celotne prodaje BMW Group, pri čemer so popolnoma električna vozila dosegla okoli 18-odstotni delež. V letu 2025 pa je v celotni Sloveniji delež novo registriranih povsem električnih vozil prvič dosegel več kot 10-odstotkov, v primerjavi z letom 2024 ko je bil delež le 5,9 %.

Električna vozila BMW danes v Sloveniji predstavljajo 20 % celotne prodaje, električna in priključno hibridna vozila skupaj pa že skoraj tretjino vseh registracij. Posebej izrazit je premik v segmentu športnih terencev, kjer so popolnoma električni modeli dosegli 22 % delež, ter v poslovnem segmentu, kjer je bilo 28 % vseh poslovnih registracij električnih.

»Električna in elektrificirana vozila danes predstavljajo že tretjino celotne prodaje BMW Slovenija, kar presega globalno povprečje BMW Group in potrjuje odprtost slovenskih strank za trajnostno mobilnost. Z novo generacijo vozil Neue Klasse in prihodom novega BMW iX3 vstopamo v naslednje obdobje z veliko mero optimizma,« je poudaril Aleš Suhorepec, generalni direktor BMW Group Slovenija.

BMW tako v Sloveniji zaseda vodilno mesto med nemškimi premijskimi proizvajalci na področju elektrificiranih vozil z 52-odstotnim deležem med električnimi in priključno hibridnimi modeli.

Skupni cilj: trajnostna mobilnost

Primer Slovenije jasno kaže, kako lahko lokalni trgi s hitro rastjo elektrificiranih vozil konkretno prispevajo k doseganju ambicioznih okoljskih ciljev BMW Group. Z nadaljnjo širitvijo elektrificirane ponudbe, tehnološko nevtralnim pristopom in visoko stopnjo sprejemanja med kupci BMW Group po vsem svetu, tudi v Sloveniji, tudi v prihodnje ostaja pomemben akter pri zmanjševanju CO₂ emisij in uresničevanju ciljev Pariškega podnebnega sporazuma.

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

Longer ranges for BMW iX1 and BMW iX2.

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 16.1–16.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A) and the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 17.2–17.1 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A) will in future come with silicon-carbide semiconductor components in their power electronics (SiC inverter). This enables greater efficiency, reduces consumption on the combined WLTP cycle and increases the vehicles’ range by a good 40 kilometres from up to 514km respectively 466km. Other models to include this technology from spring 2026 are the BMW iX2 eDrive20 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 15.7–15.6 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A) and the BMW iX2 xDrive30 (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 16.7–16.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A), with similar effects on consumption and range from 512km respectively 477km (WLTP).

BMW iX3 option for faster AC charging, plus new colours.

Jochen Goller, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Customer, Brands and Sales, says:

"As the first model in Neue Klasse, the BMW iX3 is a decisive milestone that heads the beginning of a new era. Customer interest in the BMW iX3 is already overwhelming: since its world premiere at the IAA in September 2025, every third fully electric BMW vehicle ordered in Europe has been a BMW iX3. That's why we are accelerating the ramp-up of production and starting a second shift much earlier than planned."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All technical data are preliminary.

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Ljubljana. BMW Group je v januarju v Sloveniji premierno predstavil novi BMW iX3, prvi serijski model povsem nove generacije vozil Neue Klasse, s katerim se za znamko začenja novo poglavje popolnoma električne mobilnosti. Novi BMW iX3 je zasnovan kot popolnoma električni športni terenski avtomobil (SAV), ki združuje napredno tehnologijo, novo oblikovalsko govorico in izrazito osredotočenost na voznika. Gre za prvi model, ki v serijsko proizvodnjo prinaša ključne tehnološke rešitve Neue Klasse ter hkrati postavlja temelje za prihodnje generacije vozil BMW.

Novi BMW iX3 je zasnovan kot popolnoma električni športni terenski avtomobil (SAV), ki združuje napredno tehnologijo, novo oblikovalsko govorico in izrazito osredotočenost na voznika. Gre za prvi model, ki v serijsko proizvodnjo prinaša ključne tehnološke rešitve Neue Klasse ter hkrati postavlja temelje za prihodnje generacije vozil BMW.

Med ključnimi poudarki novega BMW iX3 so:

• Šesta generacija tehnologije BMW eDrive (Gen6) z 800-voltnim sistemom, novo zasnovano visokonapetostno baterijo s cilindričnimi celicami in občutno večjo energijsko gostoto.

• Izjemen električni doseg do 805 kilometrov (WLTP) ter polnjenje z močjo do 400 kW, ki omogoča pridobitev do 372 kilometrov dosega v desetih minutah.

• BMW Panoramic iDrive z novim operacijskim sistemom BMW Operating System X, ki prinaša povsem novo digitalno uporabniško izkušnjo, visoko stopnjo personalizacije in intuitivno upravljanje.

• Nova elektronska arhitektura s štirimi superračunalniki, ki omogoča programsko definirano vozilo, stalne nadgradnje na daljavo ter napredne funkcije asistenčnih sistemov.

• Heart of Joy, osrednji računalnik za vozno dinamiko, ki zagotavlja izjemno natančno, gladko in samozavestno električno vožnjo.

• Celosten trajnostni pristop, ki v celotnem življenjskem ciklu vozila prinaša do 34 % nižje emisije CO₂e pri kilometrini 200.000 km. 

Novi BMW iX3 je v Sloveniji že na voljo za naročilo. Osnovna priporočena maloprodajna cena z DDV za BMW iX3 50 xDrive znaša 69.900 EUR. Več informacij je na voljo na uradni spletni strani BMW Slovenija: BMW iX3 (NA5): pregled, konfigurator in cen

Ob slovenski premieri je BMW v sodelovanju s slovenskim podjetjem SipaBoards predstavil tudi edinstveni električni SUP, ki je nastal kot oblikovna in tehnološka interpretacija filozofije Neue Klasse. SipaBoards velja za enega vodilnih svetovnih proizvajalcev električnih SUP desk in pionirja na področju samonapihljivih desk z električnim pogonom. E-SUP BMW x SipaBoards združuje električni življenjski slog, vrhunske materiale, digitalno povezljivost in uporabniški vmesnik, navdihnjen po BMW Neue Klasse, ter prenaša užitek v vožnji BMW tudi na vodno gladino, več informacij o projektu BMW x SipaBoards pa je na voljo na spletu: BMW x SipaBoards Electric SUP

Spodaj so na voljo lokalne fotografije novega BMW iX3 in BMW x SipaBoards e-SUP-a, posnete ob slovenski premieri. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Munich. BMW Group Plant Munich is ready for the production of the next vehicle generation. The manufacturing equipment has been installed in the new body shop and assembly line, and functional checks have been successfully completed. During this so-called "Common Function Test," every system undergoes dry runs, in which production planners and plant technicians put the machinery through its paces. All production steps are executed without any parts in the system. Cycle by cycle, an invisible vehicle takes shape. Although no actual car is produced, this process provides the certainty that everything operates seamlessly and as planned.

Peter Weber, head of BMW Group Plant Munich, is delighted: “Just in time for the holidays, we have reached an important milestone: All manufacturing technologies and equipment are ready to go, and we are already training our associates for production of the BMW i3. We are taking major strides towards production of first pre-series vehicles, which will then come completely from our plant.”

However, plant employees will have to remain patient a little longer until then. BMW i3 assembly, which has so far been carried out at the nearby Research and Innovation Centre, will be relocating to Plant Munich in January. With this move, all technologies at Plant Munich are then in place to continue rigorous testing of the complete production system. Series production of the new BMW i3 will then ramp up in summer 2026.

Typical iFACTORY: digitally planned and tested

Plant Munich is consistently aligned with the guiding principles of the BMW iFACTORY. Both the new body shop and new assembly line were digitally planned and built from the outset. Existing installations in the press shop and paint shop are also integrated into the BMW Group’s Virtual Factory. This made it possible to conduct functional testing of all technologies for the new vehicle generation virtually and well in advance.

Extensive remodelling completed in just 18 months

In just 18 months, about a third of the plant grounds has undergone extensive remodelling. Old halls were dismantled, and a new assembly, logistics centre and body shop were built – all while still manufacturing up to 1,000 BMW 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles per day. Series production of the new BMW i3 is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

Fotografije s prizorišča in dodatni posnetki iz mednarodne predstavitve za medije v Sotogrande, Španija.

Ljubljana. Prenovljeni salon AutoWallis v Ljubljani je prvi v Sloveniji, zasnovan v skladu z najnovejšo globalno arhitekturo Retail.NEXT. Koncept temelji na odprti in modularni prostorski zasnovi, naprednih digitalnih rešitvah ter procesih, ki omogočajo popolno posvečenost kupcu. Nova nakupna pot združuje fizično doživetje salona z individualiziranimi digitalnimi storitvami ter tako ustvarja hitrejšo, preglednejšo in bolj prilagojeno uporabniško izkušnjo.

Retail.NEXT ni zgolj prenova prostora – prinaša celovito reinterpretacijo vsake interakcije med svetovalcem in stranko. Od prvega pozdrava do prevzema vozila se procesi na novo oblikujejo s ciljem doseči najvišjo raven premium storitve, ob hkratnem poudarku na trajnosti in diferenciaciji v primerjavi s konkurenco.

Aleš Suhorepec, generalni direktor BMW Group Slovenija, je poudaril, da z odprtjem prvega salona BMW po standardih Retail.NEXT v Sloveniji vstopamo v novo poglavje, v katerem je izkušnja kupca v središču prav vsakogar od nas. »Naš cilj je jasen – združiti najboljše iz fizičnega in digitalnega sveta ter ustvariti okolje, kjer se inovacije, estetika in osebni pristop povezujejo v popolno zgodbo. Nova arhitektura salona, napredna digitalna orodja in svež, odprt koncept so rezultat naše ambicije, da kupcem omogočimo izkušnjo, ki je pregledna, intuitivna in navdihujoča. Ta prenova ni zgolj posodobitev prostora, temveč nov standard, ki ga želimo postopoma razširiti po celotni Sloveniji. Verjamem, da bomo s tem pristopom kupcem ponudili izkušnjo prihodnosti, našim ekipam pa orodja, da stopijo še bližje strankam in ustvarijo nove, dolgotrajne odnose.«

AutoWallis v Ljubljani že od leta 2020 deluje kot prodajno-servisni partner BMW Group Slovenija in je hčerinsko podjetje Skupine AutoWallis – enega najmočnejših avtomobilskih koncernov v regiji, prisotnega v 17 državah Srednje in Vzhodne Evrope. AutoWallis je največji trgovec BMW in MINI na Madžarskem, v Sloveniji pa se je v zadnjih letih okrepil s prevzemi prodajno-servisnih dejavnosti v osrednjeslovenski, gorenjski in primorski regiji. Z uvedbo enotne blagovne znamke AutoWallis, tudi slovenske poslovalnice začenjajo pomemben prehod v popolnoma integrirano evropsko mrežo, ki ima ambicijo postati eden vodilnih ponudnikov mobilnosti v regiji.

Blaž Urbanija, izvršni direktor AutoWallis v Sloveniji, je dejal da z Retail.NEXT ne ustvarjajo le novega salona temveč gradijo novo poglavje izkušnje znamke BMW, zasnovane na osebnem pristopu, odgovornosti in digitalni povezanosti. Ob odprtju salona je izpostavil: »Danes uvajamo tudi postopno združitev blagovnih znamk Wallis Motor Ljubljana in Avto Aktiv pod enotno blagovno znamko AutoWallis. Ljubljanska poslovalnica je prva, ki že nosi novo ime, ostale lokacije pa ji bodo sledile do sredine prihodnjega leta. S tem korakom sledimo strateški usmeritvi ter krepimo enotno identiteto Skupine AutoWallis v regiji. Združitev prinaša večjo konsistentnost, prepoznavnost in povezanost delovanja ter ustvarja trdne temelje za nadaljnjo rast.«

Orsolya Györke, direktorica marketinga Skupine AutoWallis, je ob odprtju poudarila dolgoletno tradicijo znamke BMW v skupini in strateški pomen slovenskega trga: »BMW je bil vedno ključni element portfelja AutoWallis, poleg tega pa se je celotna zgodba Wallisa in avtomobilizma začela pred več kot 30 leti s pridobitvijo distribucijskih pravic in odprtjem prvega prodajnega salona BMW v Budimpešti na Madžarskem. Skozi leta je AutoWallis postal največji prodajalec BMW na Madžarskem, od leta 2020 pa se ta zgodba o uspehu nadaljuje tudi v Sloveniji. To je največji in odslej najsodobnejši prodajni salon BMW v Sloveniji, ki uvaja izkušnjo strank na višji ravni in hkrati dodatno krepi naš položaj na regionalnem maloprodajnem trgu.«

Odprtje prenovljenega salona AutoWallis v Ljubljani predstavlja prvi korak v širšem načrtu BMW Group Slovenija. Ta prelomni mejnik bo zagnal postopno prenovo vseh BMW salonov po Sloveniji, kar bo zagotovilo enotno, sodobno in trajnostno naravnano izkušnjo kupcev po celotni državi. Z Retail.NEXT BMW Group ustvarja prihodnost, v kateri bo vsak obisk salona več kot le nakup – postal bo navdihujoče doživetje vrhunske mobilnosti.

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Sheer driving pleasure has always been baked into the BMW brand’s DNA. The BMW Z4 is a prime example: truly exhilarating roadster fun. Since the start of the first model generation in 2002, this open-top sports car has been wowing customers with its unique combination of peerless design, a purist driving experience and sporty dynamics. The upcoming BMW Z4 Final Edition provides fans with a time-limited opportunity to order a very special version of this vehicle – one that may well become a collectors’ item. It comes with specific equipment elements that create individual highlights on the outside as well as in the interior. At the same time, the Final Edition represents this iconic two‑seater’s crowning glory. Production of the BMW Z4 will come to an end in March 2026.

Customers will have a short order window for the BMW Z4 Final Edition, beginning in late January 2026.

Distinctive looks for an unmistakeable personality.

The distinguishing exterior feature of the BMW Z4 Final Edition is its exclusive Frozen Matt Black paint finish. This colour, which underlines the model’s individual and dynamic flair, is only available for the Final Edition of the BMW Z4. It looks particularly impressive when combined with the M High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim, which is part of all Final Edition models. In addition to Frozen Matt Black, customers can select other colours from the BMW Z4 range, at no extra cost. The M Sport brake in High-gloss Red is also included with the BMW Z4 Final Edition. It impresses with particularly effective deceleration and attractive looks.

Red accents in the interior.

The distinctive contrasting red seams selected especially for the Final Edition provide a literal common thread which, in this case, ties together the instrument panel, centre console, door trims and M Sport seats in Vernasca

Leather/Alcantara. Another attractive eye-catcher is the M Alcantara steering wheel with contrasting seams to match. It accentuates the sporty character of the BMW Z4 Final Edition to perfection, while specially engraved door sill strips enhance its exclusivity.

Available for all models.

The Final Edition is available for the 145 kW/197 hp BMW Z4 sDrive20i (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.4–7.3 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 166–164 g/km, CO₂ class F)* as well as the BMW Z4 sDrive30i delivering 190 kW/258 hp of power (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.4 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 167 g/km, CO₂ class F)*. The Edition also extends to the range-topping BMW Z4 M40i (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 8.7–8.0 litres/100 km; CO₂ emissions: 197–181 g/km, CO₂ class G)* powered by a 250 kW/340 hp six-cylinder in-line engine.

Offered for all models regardless of the transmission selected, the Final Edition trim level costs 4,200 euros. It requires the M Sport package already included as standard in the BMW Z4 sDrive30i and BMW Z4 M40i. With the BMW Z4 sDrive20i, the Final Edition is charged at 7,400 euros, as the M Sport package is not part of the standard equipment for this engine variant and is therefore added to the vehicle at the usual cost of 3,200 euros.

The history of the BMW Z4: Launch of the first generation in 2002.

The BMW Z4 is part of a long-standing BMW tradition of open-top two‑seater sports cars. This successful lineage includes icons such as the BMW 328 Roadster, the BMW 507 and the BMW Z8.

The BMW Z4 had its premiere in autumn 2002, as the direct successor to the BMW Z3 launched in 1995. And, like its predecessor, the BMW roadster known internally as the E85 series was produced at the BMW Plant Spartanburg in the US state of South Carolina.  

With its long bonnet and short rear, the design of the BMW Z4 signalled power and sporting prowess. In the cabin, the low seating position just in front of the rear axle made for an unforgettable roadster driving experience. The BMW Z4 set new standards with a torsional stiffness previously unmatched in the convertible and roadster segment. Its supreme agility was also due to its 50/50 weight distribution. The BMW Z4 M Roadster was the first generation’s range-topper. Fitted with the 252 kW/340 hp six-cylinder in-line engine from the BMW M3, it accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.

The second BMW Z4 generation: Unchanged dynamic appeal, electro-hydraulic retractable hardtop as standard.

In December 2008 BMW introduced the second generation of the Z4 to the world. The new two-seater known internally as the E89 model series again combined classic proportions with leading-edge engineering.

It came with a completely new, electro-hydraulically retractable hardtop made up of two roof sections. Featuring an aluminium shell design, the hardtop was included as standard and could be opened or closed at the touch of a button in just 20 seconds. With the hardtop in place, the BMW Z4 offered the refined comfort of a sporty premium coupé. The interior of the new BMW Z4 had gained much over the first-generation model in terms of headroom and elbow room. In addition, this marked the first time the roadster used the BMW iDrive infotainment system.

The third-generation BMW Z4: Modern interpretation of the classic open-top sports car.

BMW premiered the third – and current – generation of the BMW Z4 in August 2018 at Pebble Beach Golf Links near Monterey, California. The BMW Z4 world premiere revealed a modern interpretation of the classic open-top sports car. A premium roadster boasting an electrically operated fabric softtop, sporty handling and a purist, driver-focused interior design. This was complemented by premium-quality driver assistance, infotainment and connectivity features. Unparalleled in this segment is the three-litre straight-six engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology in the BMW Z4 M40i, which has been offered with a manual transmission since 2024 as the Pure Impulse Edition. The Final Edition will be the pinnacle of the third-generation BMW Z4.

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Munich. BMW models have achieved outstanding results at two prestigious German awards events. The BMW iX3 (BMW iX3 50 xDrive: energy consumption, combined: 17.9–15.1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, combined: 0 g/km (WLTP); electric range: 679–805 km (WLTP); CO₂ class(es): A)** – the first Neue Klasse model – won the “Golden Steering Wheel” as the “Best Innovation” of 2025. Another one of the “Golden Steering Wheels” awarded by German “Auto Bild” and “Bild am Sonntag” went to the BMW M5 Touring (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 18.1–17.6 kWh/100 km and 5.3–5.0 l/100 km (WLTP); CO₂ emissions, weighted, combined: 119–114 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined D–C; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.9–10.7 l/100 km (WLTP))** ^,1, which effortlessly took the win in the “Upper/Luxury Class” category. The readers of German “Auto Zeitung” likewise considered BMW models superior. They voted for BMW vehicles as overall champions in no fewer than eight vehicle classes. The victorious models range from the BMW 1 Series to the BMW 5 Series, from the BMW iX1 to the BMW X5. Vehicles powered by conventional internal combustion engines were as successful as battery-electric models like the new BMW iX3. In addition, BMW defended its title of “World’s Best Brand”.

“We offer our customers the ability to choose from a full range of exciting products across all segments, with all types of powertrains. The prestigious ‘Golden Steering Wheel’ and ‘Auto Trophy’ awards are a clear validation of our strategy, our products and the appeal of our brands,” said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. “Since its world premiere in September, the BMW iX3 has been a sensation: pre-orders are even exceeding our high expectations, demonstrating an extraordinary level of customer interest. The fact that the BMW iX3 has now won two of Germany’s most prestigious automotive awards, even before its official market launch, underscores the pioneering role and the uniqueness of the BMW iX3.”  

“Golden Steering Wheel” – 49 years of honouring the most significant new vehicle models.
The “Golden Steering Wheel” is awarded by German “Auto Bild” car magazine and German weekly newspaper “Bild am Sonntag”, both published by Axel Springer SE. It counts among the most prestigious accolades of the European automotive industry. First presented in 1976, these annual awards honour outstanding new vehicles released on the German market. The nominations for the 49th iteration of the event comprised 72 new models from 2025. Based on readers’ votes, three models in each vehicle class progressed to the finals at the German DEKRA-Lausitzring race track. Here, the top competitors faced a jury of race car drivers, industry experts and motor journalists from “Auto Bild” and “Bild am Sonntag”. Following comprehensive tests, the jurors awarded points ranking the vehicles’ everyday usability, quality, sustainability, powertrains and driving characteristics. Value for money and efficiency also formed part of the assessment.

Motor journalists award BMW iX3 “Golden Steering Wheel” as “Best Innovation”.

The 2025 IAA Mobility show in Munich saw the world premiere of the new battery-electric BMW iX3 – the first Neue Klasse vehicle. The new BMW iX3 establishes a new design language and sets standards for driving dynamics and performance. A range of up to 805 kilometres, battery charging at up to 400 kW and a consumption of just 15.1 kWh/100 km (WLTP) demonstrate the outstanding abilities of the new BMW iX3. Other highlights include the BMW Panoramic iDrive, which combines four central elements into one powerful unit. With the high-performance Heart of Joy central computer and BMW Dynamic Performance Control, the new BMW iX3 takes driving pleasure to an unprecedented level. That was also the motor journalists’ assessment as they awarded the BMW iX3 the “Golden Steering Wheel” for “Best Innovation”, thus adding to the large BMW trophy collection. Since 2019, at least one of the coveted awards has gone to Munich every year.

Top score and class win for BMW M5 Touring.

The BMW M5 Touring won the “Golden Steering Wheel” in the “Upper/Luxury Class”. The performance car’s third generation features a new M Hybrid powertrain that combines an exhilarating V8 engine with a BMW eDrive motor integrated into the transmission, for a system output of 535 kW/727 hp. With its versatile luggage capacity of 500 to 1,630 litres, the BMW M5 Touring offers even more everyday usability than a sedan – an advantage that was not lost on the jury. They also rated the performance model ahead of the other finalists in its class in all driving disciplines, as well as in terms of value for money and consumption. Overall, the BMW M5 Touring scored a higher points total than any other vehicle – of any class – in this year’s “Golden Steering Wheel” contest.

“Auto Trophy”: renowned award, historic success.

German car magazine “Auto Zeitung” has presented its “Auto Trophy” awards since 1987, making this one of the German automotive industry’s most established awards events. In 2025, there were around 400 models/brands in 18 classes to choose from, reflecting the wide range of vehicles available on the German market. Between 10 September and 21 October 2025, a total of 9,872 readers took part in the poll, registering their votes online or sending in ballot papers by mail. In the end, the magazine’s readers awarded BMW and its vehicles a total of nine “Auto Trophies”. Never before has a manufacturer been so successful in this established readers’ poll. The result even surpasses the brand’s very good achievement in 2024, when BMW garnered eight first places, and confirms that readers hold the current BMW model portfolio in very high esteem.

These are the classes where BMW models or the BMW brand came out on top:

“Best Small Cars, City Cars & Compacts”: BMW 1 Series (15.7%)*.

“Best Medium Class”: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (19.4%)*.

“Best Upper/Luxury Class”: BMW 5 Series (25.4%)*.

“Best SUV between 30,000 and 60,000 euros”: BMW X3 (19.7%)*.

“Best SUV above 60,000 euros”: BMW X5 (14.1%)*.

“Best Electric Sedan”: BMW i5 (20.5%)*.

“Best Electric SUV under 50,000 euros”: BMW iX1 (18.3%)*.

“Best Electric SUV above 50,000 euros”: BMW iX3 (17.9%)*.

“World’s Best Brand”: BMW (22.1%)*.

* Share of votes cast.

** 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).

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

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München. BMW s svojim novim električnim SUP-om (stand-up paddleboard) prinaša inovacije in električno mobilnost v nova področja življenja. Model BMW x SipaBoards je rezultat sodelovanja z slovenskim proizvajalcem SipaBoards, ki velja za vodilnega na trgu električnih SUP desk. Deske se samodejno napihnejo in združujejo električni pogon, vrhunske materiale, digitalno povezljivost ter prilagodljiv energetski sistem. Prvič v zgodovini BMW ponuja električno gnani izdelek, zasnovan za vodne športe, s tem pa odpira novo poglavje v užitku gibanja. Za vizualno zasnovo je poskrbel BMW Group Designworks.

Električni življenjski slog na vodi.

V zadnjih letih je veslanje stoje (SUP) postalo izjemno priljubljen in trendovski šport. Združuje telesno aktivnost, stik z naravo in je primerno za širši krog uporabnikov, zato privablja tako začetnike kot izkušene navdušence nad vodnimi športi. BMW x SipaBoards prinaša novo dimenzijo doživetja na vodi z električno asistenco, povezljivostjo in intuitivnim upravljanjem. Rezultat je povsem nova raven mobilnosti na vodi, kjer se udobje in pustolovščina združita v eno izkušnjo.

V osrčju deske BMW x SipaBoards je vgrajen električni motor z močjo do 300 W, ki zagotavlja dodaten potisk in olajša veslanje – še posebej pri vetru ali toku. Pogonski sistem s posebej za BMW razvitim propelerjem deluje brez emisij in skoraj neslišno, ter omogoča unikatno izkušnjo drsenja po vodi pri hitrosti do 7,5 km/h (4 vozle). Motor pa poskrbi tudi za samodejno napihovanje deske pred uporabo. Energijo dovajajo baterijski moduli različnih kapacitet – odvisno od potreb uporabnika – ki se dajo po potrebi preprosto zamenjati v nekaj korakih.

Izjemna stabilnost in napredna povezljivost.

Posebej razvito jedro iz X-woven drop-stitch materiala daje e-SUPu izjemno strukturno trdnost in stabilnost. Uporaba je intuitivna z novim uporabniškim vmesnikom z Bluetooth daljinskim upravljalnikom, vgrajenim v veslo in oblikovanim po navdihu BMW Neue Klasse.
Uporabnik lahko s tem aktivira način »FREUDE« za dodatno moč, svetlobne učinke in haptične povratne informacije.
Mobilna aplikacija ponuja dodatne funkcije, kot so na primer načrtovanje poti, spremljanje stanja baterije in GPS-sledenje. Za dodatno varnost skrbi samodejni izklop motorja, ki se sproži prek Bluetooth signala: kadar veslo pade v vodo, se sproži povratni signal, ki takoj ustavi pogon. Tako deska ostane vselej pod nadzorom tudi v nepredvidljivih razmerah in omogoča izjemno varno uporabo.

Zabava za do dve osebi na električnem SUPu.

Deska in veslo iz karbonskih vlaken združujeta trdnost in lahkost, kar zagotavlja odlično izkušnjo na vodi. Deska meri 3,65 m v dolžino, 0,82 m v širino in 0,15 m v debelino, ter tehta 10,9 kg (skupaj z motorjem 14,9 kg). Nosilnost je primerna za dve osebi. Dizajn, ki so ga razvili v BMW Group Designworks, sledi oblikovnemu jeziku BMW Neue Klasse – od deske in vesla do dodatne opreme – ter ustvarja elegantno, skladno celoto. Na voljo so tri barvne različice.
Vsi uporabljeni materiali so izjemno trpežni, kar prispeva k trajnostni vrednosti izdelka in omogoča zanesljivo delovanje v različnih razmerah na vodi. Deska deluje tiho in brez emisij.

Pameten sistem za nameščanje dodatkov odpira nešteto možnosti.

Posebna značilnost modela BMW x SipaBoards je inovativen sistem za hitro pritrditev dodatne opreme na številne točke na deski. Uporabniki lahko preprosto dodajo kamere, zvočnike, steklenice, vodotesne torbe ali celo hladilne torbe s preprostim sistemom click & connect.
Podvodna LED ambientalna osvetlitev poudarja ekskluzivnost izdelka in daje dodatno prednost pri veslanju v mraku ali ponoči.

BMW ponuja tudi Lifestyle Accessory Capsule, ki vključuje izbrane dodatke, med njimi kamero Insta360 X5 za zajem osupljivih posnetkov ter oblačila iz BMW-jeve kolekcije.
Tako e-SUP ni le funkcionalno dovršen, temveč služi tudi kot izraz osebnega življenjskega sloga lastnika.

Dve baterijski konfiguraciji za električni užitek na vodi.
Model BMW x SipaBoards je opremljen z dvema baterijskima moduloma s kapaciteto 90 Wh, kar omogoča 1 do 3,5 ure vožnje – idealno za raziskovanje jezer in obalnih območij.

Od pomladi 2026 bo na voljo tudi različica z dvema 180 Wh moduloma, namenjena daljšim odpravam, ki omogoča 3 do 7 ur vožnje.

BMW x SipaBoards je na voljo v BMW Lifestyle spletni trgovini, pri izbranih prodajalcih SipaBoards in na spletni strani bmw.sipaboards.com po priporočeni maloprodajni ceni 3.990 EUR.

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Debrecen. With an impressive ceremony that artistically combined Hungarian culture and modern automotive production, Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, today officially opened the BMW Group plant in Debrecen. The BMW Group’s newest and most innovative production site marks the beginning of a new era for the company. In late October, the new BMW iX3 will enter series production in the Hungarian university town of Debrecen as the first vehicle of the Neue Klasse. Plant Debrecen was planned virtually and realised in practice fully in line with the principles of the BMW iFACTORY, becoming the first BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy during normal operation.

In addition to Oliver Zipse, high-ranking representatives from Hungarian politics, such as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Mayor of Debrecen, László Papp, as well as Milan Nedeljković, Member of the Board of Management for Production, Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources and Real Estate, and Hans-Peter Kemser, President and CEO BMW Manufacturing Hungary Kft., attended the grand opening.

“In our global production network, our new plant in Debrecen is a pioneer: It is our first fully-electric plant, the first production site to operate entirely without fossil fuels – and the first to build vehicles for the Neue Klasse. This makes our plant in Debrecen a decisive factor in the BMW Group's future success,” said Oliver Zipse. “The opening also sends a strong signal: We are expanding our footprint on our home continent and reaffirming our commitment to Europe as a strong and competitive location for industry.”

Hans-Peter Kemser added at the ceremony: “This is not only a new BMW Group plant – it is a cornerstone of progress. We are a partner to culture, to education and to the University of Debrecen, where together we foster the talents that will shape the future. And above all, it is a community – deeply embedded in the life of Debrecen and Hungary.”

Strengthening the industrial base and expanding training

The official opening ceremony began with a look back at the plant’s construction, following a 2018 decision that launched one of Hungary’s largest greenfield investments. The BMW Group’s first Central European location has firmly placed Debrecen on the region's automotive map, creating more than 2,000 direct jobs – and many more along the supply chain, at regional suppliers and service providers that have recently established themselves in Debrecen, alongside national and international companies. The new plant has also strengthened the industrial park and driven additional investment in transport and infrastructure.

At the same time, through collaborations with institutions such as the local university and the Vocational Training Centre of Debrecen, DSZC, Plant Debrecen has also become one of the largest training hubs for dual education programmes in Hungary.

Only the best of the best for Debrecen

Plant Debrecen is the first BMW Group production site not tied to a specific primary plant. Instead, it serves as a network plant, combining best practices from different locations worldwide. For example, the press shop is modelled on the systems used in Spartanburg (USA) and Swindon (Great Britain), with their know-how and technologies further refined for Debrecen. In the body shop, the positioning of nearly 1,000 industrial robots, along with their processes, was digitally simulated in detail beforehand. The number of joining methods was also significantly reduced, with further streamlining allowing design features for the Neue Klasse to be integrated early in development.

Paint shop key to largest reduction in CO₂e emissions

At BMW Group Plant Debrecen, the paint shop plays a critical role in significantly reducing the BMW iX3’s CO₂e footprint. Production of the new BMW iX3 will generate a total of about 80kg CO₂e (scope 1/2 emissions). This figure covers CO₂e emissions from Plant Debrecen, as well as in-house parts production at other BMW Group facilities, including components manufactured in Landshut, for example. This represents a reduction of approx. two-thirds compared to production of existing BMW derivatives. For Plant Debrecen alone, this approach will reduce CO₂e emissions from the manufacture of a vehicle, including its high-voltage battery, by around 90% – to about 34 kg CO₂e (when operating at full capacity, compared with other BMW Group facilities).

About a quarter of the plant's annual power needs will be supplied by the 50‑hectare on-site photovoltaic system, one of the largest in Hungary. Surplus solar energy, such as that generated on non-working days, is stored in a 1,800 m³ thermal storage system with a capacity of 130 MWh.

Digitalised assembly processes and smart “finger structure”

Complete digitalisation of production processes further boosts assembly efficiency – for example, sensors and camera systems along the production line are used to automate quality processes. AI evaluates the data and provides real-time feedback to employees on the assembly line. The building's “finger structure” – an optimised version of BMW Group Plant Leipzig – allows 80% of parts to be delivered directly to the correct point of assembly on the line. In-house logistics are fully electric.

High-voltage battery assembly in line with “local for local” principle

High-voltage batteries are assembled directly on site, allowing for short distances in line with the “local for local” principle. Plant Debrecen will be the first of five plants worldwide to begin series production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries at this location. Seamless in-line quality inspections and 100% end‑of‑line monitoring enable a consistent zero-defect approach.

Final photo with employees and two BMW iX3s

The opening ceremony concluded with a music and dance performance celebrating Hungarian culture and traditions, which the BMW Group also supports through local events and organisations. To wrap up, numerous employees joined Viktor Orbán and Oliver Zipse on stage, alongside two new BMW iX3s.

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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.

BMW Group ob evropskem tednu mobilnosti poudarja svojo zavezanost k trajnostni mobilnosti in tehnološkemu napredku. Portfelj znamk BMW in MINI že danes ponuja široko paleto pogonskih sklopov – od motorjev na notranje izgorevanje do priključno hibridnih in popolnoma električnih. Prihodnost mobilnosti bo dodatno zaznamovala nova platforma Neue Klasse, ki bo do leta 2027 prinesla kar 40 novih modelov. Ti bodo združevali trajnost, inovacije ter značilno vozno dinamiko, ki je že dolgo sinonim za vozila BMW.

V Sloveniji se prehod k električni mobilnosti že konkretno udejanja. Do konca avgusta 2025 je bilo v državi registriranih skupno 1.168 vozil BMW Group (BMW in MINI), od teh je 18 % registriranih vozil popolnoma električnih. Pri znamki MINI je delež registriranih električnih vozil dosegel kar 39 %, medtem ko je pri znamki BMW skupni delež elektrificiranih vozil (električnih in priključno hibridnih) znašal 29 %.

Pri znamki MINI je bil v tem letu do konca avgusta najpogosteje registriran model Cooper, ki je na voljo kot 3-vratni, 5-vratni in kabriolet. Na drugem mestu sledi model Countryman, takoj za njim pa popolnoma električni Aceman, najnovejši član družine MINI. Kljub svoji svežini na trgu je Aceman dosegel skoraj enako število registracij kot Countryman (17 - Countryman in 16 – Aceman). Znotraj modela Cooper je bilo 22 % vseh registracij popolnoma električnih, pri modelu Countryman pa 18 %.

Pomembno vlogo pri pospeševanju elektromobilnosti igrajo poslovne stranke. Kar 56 % vseh vozil BMW, registriranih do konca avgusta, je bilo namenjenih poslovnim uporabnikom. Znotraj tega segmenta je bilo 24 % vozil popolnoma električnih. Še posebej izstopa dejstvo, da je kar 80 % vseh registriranih električnih vozil BMW v letu 2025 pripadalo prav poslovnim uporabnikom. Ti podatki potrjujejo, da slovenska podjetja vse bolj prepoznavajo pomen električne mobilnosti – tako z vidika okoljske odgovornosti kot dolgoročne ekonomske učinkovitosti.

Med petimi najbolje prodajanimi modeli BMW za poslovne uporabnike – X1, BMW serije 5, BMW serije 2, BMW serije 4 in X3 – so trije na voljo tudi kot popolnoma električni. Ti modeli dosegajo visoke deleže znotraj svojih družin. Tako predstavlja BMW iX1 41 % vseh poslovnih registracij v družini X1, BMW i5 dosega 21 % registracij serije 5, medtem ko BMW i4 predstavlja kar 69 % vseh registracij serije 4.

BMW Group z jasno strategijo, inovativnimi rešitvami in zanesljivimi partnerstvi aktivno uresničuje prehod v trajnostno mobilnost – tudi v Sloveniji. Podatki kažejo, da ta prehod ni več prihodnost, temveč realnost, ki jo vsakodnevno oblikujejo uporabniki in podjetja v sodelovanju z blagovno znamko.

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Debrecen. The BMW Group has entered the final phase before the first Neue Klasse model rolls off the assembly line. Series production of the new BMW iX3 will get underway in late October at the BMW Group plant in Debrecen, Hungary, as the newest, most innovative manufacturing facility in the company’s global production network officially begins work.

“The start of series production for the BMW iX3 signals a new era of automotive manufacturing. Our new plant in Debrecen has been designed and built fully in line with our strategic vision of the iFACTORY. Digital from the very beginning, the plant will offer a new dimension in efficient production without fossil fuels,” says Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production.

The BMW iFACTORY represents a strategic vision of production, built on streamlined, efficient structures, responsible resource management, economical use of cutting-edge digital innovations and a strong focus on employees. The BMW Group has also registered new patents for a large number of innovative systems and processes at Plant Debrecen.

“We have taken on the challenge of building a completely new vehicle as the first job at an entirely new plant – and doing so in the leanest, most efficient way possible. We have simplified processes, reduced complexity, digitally validated each individual operation and systematically leveraged expertise across our global network. The result is this plant, with its efficient production, innovative processes and the flexibility to integrate additional models,” says Hans-Peter Kemser, head of BMW Group Plant Debrecen.

As with any new model, capacity for the new BMW iX3 will be gradually ramped up in stages after the start of production. Spearheading the arrival of the Neue Klasse, the iX3 showcases the latest design and technology innovations that will define the brand's entire model range in the future. Between now and 2027, the technologies in the Neue Klasse will be integrated into 40 new models and model updates.

From virtual factory to reality

The guiding principles of the BMW iFACTORY have been fully implemented in the technologies employed at the new BMW Group plant in Debrecen. For example, Plant Debrecen was planned and built digitally from the outset, and celebrated its virtual start of production back in March 2023 in the BMW Group’s Virtual Factory. This approach allowed every operation to be tested virtually in advance, enabling production lines to be installed in the buildings exactly as in the digital twin.

Optimal processes for all plant technologies

With an optimised value stream and efficient systems, the press shop guarantees a high level of productivity. The BMW Group continues to follow its proven strategy of using the same tools and presses throughout its global network. This optimises capacity utilisation within the network by allowing press tools to be deployed at multiple locations and enabling staff to be trained in-network.

The body shop, in particular, benefits from prior digital planning and validation. Every process detail was digitally simulated in advance to determine the ideal value stream and ensure that each of the nearly 1,000 robots was optimally positioned. From the outset, close collaboration between development and production teams led to high production efficiency and maximum customer benefit. For example, the number of joining methods was significantly reduced, lowering overall complexity. Design features integrated early in development are also evident in the details of the Neue Klasse, such as the invisible door seal. This creates a visual connection between the window and the door, resulting in a unique look. In addition, maximising the space available for the battery in the body structure – and thus the size and performance of the battery – directly benefits the customer.

At BMW Group Plant Debrecen, the paint shop plays a critical role in significantly reducing the CO₂e footprint of the BMW iX3. Production of the new BMW iX3 will generate a total of about 80kg CO₂e (scope 1/2 emissions). This figure covers CO₂e emissions from Plant Debrecen, as well as in-house parts production at other BMW Group facilities, including components manufactured in Landshut, for example. This represents a reduction of approx. two-thirds compared to production of existing BMW derivatives. For Plant Debrecen alone, this approach will reduce CO₂e emissions from the manufacture of a vehicle, including its high-voltage battery, by around 90% – to about 34 kg CO₂e (when operating at full capacity, compared with other BMW Group facilities).

Paint shops typically rely on gas to reach the high temperatures (up to 180 degrees Celsius) required. Plant Debrecen will be the BMW Group's first car plant supplied exclusively with electricity from renewable energy sources during normal operation, i.e. without using fossil fuels such as oil or gas. Because of its high energy demands, the paint shop is the most important factor in significantly lowering Plant Debrecen’s CO₂e emissions. In the paint shop alone, using electricity from renewable sources reduces annual CO₂e emissions by up to 12,000 tonnes. About a quarter of the plant's annual power needs will be supplied by the 50‑hectare on-site photovoltaic system. Surplus solar energy, such as that generated on non‑working days, is stored in a 1,800 m³ thermal storage system with a capacity of 130 MWh.

The paint shop also uses an energy recovery system. A heat grid was successfully implemented in the design of the new paint shop, delivering additional energy savings of up to 10%. This innovative concept combines multiple measures for efficient energy recovery from the compressed air supply, drying ovens and cooling systems. The recovered waste heat is then used to preheat the water circuit.

In addition, a thermal storage system – holding 1,800 m³ of water, with a capacity of 130 MWh – stores surplus energy from the photovoltaic system during off-peak periods and supplies it as heat during peak demand.

Full digitalisation of production processes further boosts assembly efficiency. The AIQX (Artificial Intelligence Quality Next) IT platform developed in-house at the BMW Group is a key component of the BMW iFACTORY. AIQX uses sensors and camera systems along the production line to automate quality processes. AI evaluates the data and provides real-time feedback to employees on the line. Looking ahead, vehicles on the line will also become active, connected participants in the industrial IoT (Internet of Things) ecosystem. They will conduct self-analysis, interact with plant employees in real time and automatically share and document relevant messages, using tools such as on-board cameras and IT systems. The equipment, tools, components and every BMW in the assembly halls are already digitally connected to the BMW production system.

The building's “finger structure” – an optimised version of the design employed at BMW Group Plant Leipzig – allows 80% of parts to be delivered directly to the correct point of assembly on the line. All-electric in-house logistics also benefit from autonomous tugger trains, which transport high-voltage batteries directly from production to installation points, as well as Smart Transport Robots that autonomously deliver smaller components to the assembly line. By linking all internal and external databases, the entire logistics process achieves unprecedented digital depth, automating many previously manual, interconnected analysis tasks. Well-structured information is therefore available at any time and can be analysed instantly “at the push of a button”.

The BMW Group has created highly intelligent production processes for its new high-voltage batteries developed in-house. Plant Debrecen will be the first of five plants worldwide to begin series production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries. The production processes were initially developed and tested at pilot plants. Artificial intelligence, data analytics and constant knowledge sharing within the production network also play a key role in the ramp-up of production. Digital twins of production and comprehensive AI databases ensure optimisation of processes and employee training. A consistent zero-defect approach enables seamless in-line quality inspections and 100% end‑of-line monitoring. In line keeping with the “local for local” principle, high‑voltage battery assembly takes place directly on site, allowing the production teams to take advantage of infrastructure efficiencies and short distances.

Best of the best:
Plant Debrecen benefits from expertise at all production sites worldwide

BMW Group Plant Debrecen is the first production site in the company's network not tied to a specific primary plant. Instead, it serves as a network plant, combining best practices from various locations worldwide. A major advantage of this approach is that the plant’s current workforce of more than 2,000 employees can be trained within the network, allowing employee know-how from different locations, such as China, South Africa, Mexico, the US and, of course, Germany, to be shared. At the same time, employees throughout the global network gain the opportunity to share their technology insights in Debrecen and bring expertise in production of the Neue Klasse models back to their own location – creating a win-win situation for all the plants.

A long version with further details on all technologies is available as a PDF file in the downloads section.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Statement 

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

Jochen Goller, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Customer, Brands, Sales

Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design

Markus Flasch, CEO BMW Motorrad

IAA Mobility 2025 Summit Press Conference

Munich , 8 September 2025

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

Ladies and gentlemen,

This year’s IAA MOBILITY impressively demonstrates that the desire for individual mobility has never been stronger. Today, more than ever, global success depends on the ability to master new technologies and to anticipate what customers around the world want.

It also takes courage to make bold leaps. A pioneering spirit – to explore new paths. Confidence in your own abilities. And resilience – to stay the course, even in the face of headwinds. And on top it requires a team of nearly 160,000 employees who are passionate about shaping the future of mobility. Then evolution becomes revolution. Vision becomes reality.

You’ll remember that, back in 2021, I promised we would lead BMW into a new era. With the NEUE KLASSE. Today, we deliver on that promise.

Early this decade, we recognized an opportunity; a chance to set new benchmarks across all relevant technologies in the car. It was an opportunity that only comes once in a lifetime. The perfect BMW moment.

The NEUE KLASSE is much more than just a new vehicle. It marks a completely new model generation. A massive leap that redefines the entire brand.

The new BMW iX3 will be followed by more than 40 new or updated BMW models by 2027. Each will have the NEUE KLASSE genes – regardless of the drivetrain. More than any other project, the NEUE KLASSE represents the innovative spirit of all our associates. Across all our brands.

On behalf of the entire company, it is my great honor to unveil:

The new BMW iX3!

Ladies and gentlemen,

I’ve been with the BMW Group for 34 years. I’ve witnessed many world premieres and bold technological innovations. But a vehicle like this is something you experience only once. All of us at the BMW Group have been working tirelessly towards this moment.

With the NEUE KLASSE, we’ve created an unprecedented interplay of multiple, ground-breaking technologies. Now, we are taking Sheer Driving Pleasure to a whole new level. In short: The NEUE KLASSE is more BMW than ever.

And the next highlight is already waiting in the wings. Early next year, we will unveil the second model of the NEUE KLASSE – a sporty sedan at the very core of the brand:

the new all-electric BMW i3.

Ladies and gentlemen,

From the drivetrain to battery technology and driving dynamics, from the operating system to the digital user experience: We’ve elevated every single aspect to the next level for the NEUE KLASSE.

With this new design language, we’ve even skipped a whole generation. And there's no one better to explain how our customers will experience this with all their senses than Adrian van Hooydonk.

Speech Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design

Welcome ladies and gentlemen!

Yes, the big moment has finally come. As Oliver mentioned, with the Neue Klasse we are taking very big steps in technology. These bigger steps in technology can only become meaningful hand in hand with big steps in design. The BMW iX3 has a much bigger range helped by a very clean shape with excellent aerodynamics.

In the interior you will find a new display concept that allowed us to clean-up the dashboard and completely redefine the driving experience.

But let‘s look at the exterior design first: We have typical solid BMW SAV proportions with a lot of presence and emphasis on all four wheels. The surfaces are very clean with only a few precise lines. The front-end shows a new interpretation of the BMW typical face in which we replace chrome with light. Vertically oriented kidneys match the more upright overall appearance of our SAV. This new light signature is part of the daytime running light and it will make the new BMW iX3 very recognizable by day and by night. Overall, the car has a very solid stance and strong shoulders and, in the rear, again a new light signature that emphasizes the width of the car.

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

iDrive system, a whole new driving experience that you will find in all our future BMW models from now on!

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

So, our new Operating System X focuses on the best driving experience but will also allow you a much higher level of personalization making your new BMW truly yours! Overall, the new digital aspects of our cars will make them more intelligent and easier to use.

At the same time, this has allowed us to design much cleaner and warmer interiors, creating very personal living environments on four wheels. The interior trim “Digital White” is spacious and modern.

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

Thank you very much!

Speech Jochen Goller, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Customer, Brands, Sales

Thank you, Adrian!

Ladies and gentlemen,

Let’s now move on to MINI, which celebrated its very own game-changing moment already last year with the introduction of a completely new product range.

The “New MINI Family”, covering the most desirable and broad product portfolio in the brand's history, now features four very distinct models - Convertible, Cooper, Aceman and Countryman. And regarding the drivetrain, MINI customers of course have the choice between all-electric or highly efficient combustion engines.

Clever use of space, wheels at the corner, go-cart feeling, combined with true Britishness and maximum individuality. That's how MINI became the world's most successful premium small car brand. Driving a MINI has always been a confident personal statement. In this way, MINI has inspired numerous celebrities and designers throughout its 66-years long history.

And today, we are writing the next exciting chapter in this tradition. Partnering with a brand that stands for customization and thinking out of the box like few others. I am talking about Deus Ex Machina!

The outcome of this inspiring and exceptional partnership are two stunning John Cooper Works models – fraternal twins with very different styles, yet united by a shared enthusiasm.

I brought one of them with me today, so, let’s have a look.

Ladies and gentlemen,

“The Skeg.” A distinctive and contemporary re-interpretation of MINI's racing history. Pure. Bold. Innovative. This artwork on four wheels is based on the MINI John Cooper Works Electric. Inspired by the world of surfing, it offers pure electric freedom to enjoy the MINI go-cart feeling on coastal roads.

His twin – “The Machina” – is forged on the racetrack. Lean, fast and powered by a combustion engine, it embodies raw racing technology and authentic functionality.

Together, they stand for individual lifestyle and maximum driving excitement, regardless of the respective drive train.

Similar to what our customers can experience with the New MINI Family, which is winning over new and old customers worldwide.

That is especially true for our fully electric models. Today, already one in three MINIs has an electric heart. And the trend continues to rise.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Collaborations like the one with Deus Ex Machina are just one example for unique customization – the way only MINI can do.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, to something completely different.

Speech Markus Flasch, CEO BMW Motorrad

Ladies and gentlemen,

It is a great pleasure for me to present the BMW Motorrad Vision CE. It offers the most spectacular insight into our vision of future of urban

e-mobility that we have ever developed. For me, the Vision CE is a clear proof to our ambition to shape the future of emission-free mobility with courage and a pioneering spirit.

Highly innovative single-track urban mobility has been strongly anchored in the history of BMW Motorrad for decades. We revolutionized urban mobility already 25 years ago with the unique BMW C1. In 2014, we were the first manufacturer to combine outstanding design with an e-drive in the BMW C evolution. In 2022, we launched the CE 04, a design & technology masterpiece of emission-free mobility which remains the global market leader in its segment to this day.

At BMW Motorrad, the development of single-track e-mobility clearly stands for visionary concepts, innovation leadership and groundbreaking design. With the Vision CE's special self-balancing system, we are looking to the future and setting again new standards: Urban riding fun on two wheels without having to wear a helmet or motorcycle clothing, thanks to the unique structural bracket design.

The Vision CE – one like no other: Exciting and inspiring - just like BMW Motorrad!

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

Ladies and gentlemen,

At the BMW Group, we are constantly reshaping mobility – just as we have for nearly 110 years. Our customers’ individual needs, wishes – and, yes, their dreams – are always at the heart of all our brands.

All of our customers benefit from our innovative approaches and the latest technologies. At the same time, we are steering the company on a long-term path that is in line with the Paris Agreement.

This is the spirit that drives us at the BMW Group.

Thank you.

^{Več informacij na voljo spodaj in v priponki v angleščini.}

• The development of BMW's first series model of the Neue Klasse, the new BMW iX3, was filmed over more than 2.5 years
• The documentary, available in four episodes on the BMW Group YouTube channel, covers the relevance of the Neue Klasse for the entire company, the development of the latest technologies, new design, and a new driving experience
• Additional detailed infotainment content shows the sustainability of the series model and the new design language
• The new corporate website marks the start of a new era

Munich. For the BMW Group, the new BMW iX3 represents a milestone in the transformation affecting all areas of the company. An extensive video documentary on the BMW Group YouTube channel offers exclusive insights into the vision of the Neue Klasse, now becoming reality with the first series model, the BMW iX3. The project team has been filmed over several years, from building the first prototype, test drives with board members, crossing the Alps with pre-production models, to the development of the latest technologies and a new design language. For the first time, this documentary provides insights into BMW Group's structures, which are usually kept confidential.

Documentary Overview

Episode 1: "The Big Picture". The strategic positioning of the Neue Klasse and the leap into a new era, including personal insights from Oliver Zipse, CEO, as well as otherboard members and project participants.

Duration: 6:29 Minutes

Link Episode 1: https://youtu.be/fWOx09Lvwg4

Episode 2: "Reinventing Freude am Fahren". The development of a new model generation, from a blank sheet to the pre-drive with international media representatives. Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse, and his team provide exclusive insights into the last four years of development.

Duration: 09:44 Minutes Link Episode 2: https://youtu.be/CKrLUixaWl4

Episode 3: "Start of the New Design Language". Bigger steps in technology can only become meaningful hand in hand with big steps in design.. Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design, and his team have a unique opportunity: to create a new design language for all future models.

Duration: 04:25 Minutes Link Episode 3: https://youtu.be/8amA1rK_m-

Episode 4: "The Digital Experience ". Four elements, one goal: Perfect driver orientation. Stefan Durach, Senior Vice President Connected Company BMW Group, and his team redefine the industry standard for multimodal interaction. 

Duration: 06:44 Minutes Link Episode 4: https://youtu.be/bivniN7ksSg  

YouTube videos on Sustainability and Design of the new BMW iX3  

With the new BMW iX3, the BMW Group shows how a holistic approach to product sustainability becomes reality throughout the entire lifecycle. The video explains the "Design for Circularity" principle, involving secondary materials, targeted material selection, and disassembly optimization. As a result, about one-third of the new BMW iX3 consists of secondary materials.

Duration: 4:07 Minutes

Link Deep Dive Sustainability: https://youtu.be/ugGK8FGq7s8

The launch of the new BMW iX3 introduces BMW's new design language, which will be reflected across the entire model range. The  video, featuring designers led by Adrian van Hooydonk, explains this modern interpretation of BMW's essence - timeless, yet contemporary.

Duration:07:17 Minutes

Link Deep Dive Design: https://youtu.be/GnsghaXyaTE

New design of the BMW Group Corporate Website – the digital home of the Neue Klasse

The relaunch of the BMW Group website emphasizes the company's innovation and modern design. The new, elegant web design offers an improved user experience, with precise and careful results from a new semantic search. A dedicated page provides extensive information about the history of the Neue Klasse, the new BMW iX3, and the technologies of the new model generation.

Link Corporate Website: www.bmwgroup.com

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.

www.bmwgroup.com 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bmwgroup 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmwgroup 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmwgroup 
X: https://www.x.com/bmwgroup 

• Začetek nečesa novega: BMW z novim BMW iX3, popolnoma električnim športnim terenskim vozilom (SAV), predstavlja prvi model serije Neue Klasse.
• Premiera tehnologij Neue Klasse: Nove rešitve povzdigujejo prepoznavni užitek v vožnji BMW na povsem novo raven in oblikujejo podobo prihajajočih generacij modelov BMW.
• Zadržano , karakterno in brezčasno: BMW iX3 predstavlja popolnoma novo oblikovalsko govorico znamke BMW, ki jasno odraža dosežen tehnološki napredek.
• Popolna osredotočenost na voznika – v slogu BMW: Revolucionarni prikazovalni in upravljalni sistem BMW Panoramic iDrive z novim operacijskim sistemom BMW Operating System X bodo popeljali uporabniško izkušnjo na povsem nov nivo.
• Štirje procesorji za vrhunsko doživetje vožnje: Nova elektronska arhitektura po conah s štirimi superračunalniki odpira pot programsko definiranemu vozilu.
• Neprekosljiva eleganca, zanesljivost in lahkotnost: Heart of Joy povzdiguje čisti užitek v vožnji na raven električne popolnosti in omogoča najbolj uglajen postopek zaviranja v zgodovini BMW.
• Samodejne funkcije vožnje in parkiranja povečujejo udobje in varnost: Z novim asistentom za vožnjo na avtocesti in v mestu, parkirnim asistentom in z umetno inteligenco podprtim Symbiotic Drive s simbiotičnimi zavorami (prvimi na svetu) voznik dobi več podpore kot kdaj koli prej.
• Učinkovitost in vzdržljivost: Najnovejša, šesta generacija BMW eDrive (Gen6), ki združuje baterijo s cilindričnimi celicami in nove elektromotorje, predstavlja tehnološki preskok v prihodnost.
• Hitrejše polnjenje, daljši doseg: Največja moč polnjenja 400 kW omogoča pridobitev do 372 kilometrov dosega v desetih minutah. Dvosmerne funkcije omogočajo uporabo vozila kot prenosnega vira energije (»baterija na kolesih«).
• Celovit pristop h krožnosti in zmanjševanju emisij CO₂: BMW iX3 v svojem življenjskem ciklu povzroči 34 odstotkov manj emisij CO₂e* kot predhodni model. Uporaba sekundarnih materialov in enostavnejše razstavljanje prispevata k večji krožnosti.
• Preskok cele razvojne generacije: Napredek, ki ga prinaša BMW iX3 na področju oblikovanja in tehnologije, daleč presega meje klasične prenove modela. Tehnologije Neue Klasse bodo do leta 2027 vključene v skupno 40 novih modelov in posodobitev modelov.
• Priporočena maloprodajna cena z DDV bo v Sloveniji za iX3 50 xDrive: 69.900€

^{* CO2e: Ekvivalenti CO2 so merske enote, ki združujejo različne toplogredne pline v eno samo vrednost na podlagi njihovega prispevka k učinku tople grede glede na ogljikov dioksid (CO2). Te enote omogočajo primerjavo in kvantifikacijo vpliva različnih plinov na podnebne spremembe. "E" v CO2e pomeni "ekvivalent".}

^{Uradni podatki o porabi goriva, emisijah CO2, porabi električne energije in električnem dosegu so bili določeni na podlagi predpisanega merilnega postopka v skladu z Uredbo (ES) 2007/715 v veljavni različici. Kjer je prikazan doseg, vrednosti WLTP vključujejo vpliv morebitne dodatne opreme.}

^{Vse dodatne informacije o uradni porabi goriva in uradnih specifičnih emisijah CO2 novih osebnih avtomobilov lahko najdete v »Priročniku o varčnosti porabe goriva, emisijah CO2 in emisijah onesnaževal zunanjega zraka novih osebnih avtomobilov«, ki vam je na voljo brezplačno na vseh pooblaščenih prodajnih mestih in na spletni strani www.bmw.si/emisije.}

^{[1] Podatki o opremi in tehničnih značilnostih v tem dokumentu se nanašajo na nemški trg.}

Oliver Zipse, predsednik uprave BMW AG:

• »Neue Klasse je naš največji projekt, usmerjen v prihodnost, in pomeni ogromen preskok v tehnologiji, vozni izkušnji in oblikovanju. Pravzaprav je vse postavljeno na novo – a hkrati je bolj BMW kot kdaj koli prej. Od inovacij, ki jih prinaša Neue Klasse, bo imel koristi naš celoten portfelj vozil, ne glede na to, katero pogonsko tehnologijo uporablja.«
•  »Kar je bilo sprva drzna vizija, je danes postalo resničnost: BMW iX3 je prvi model Neue Klasse, ki prihaja v serijsko proizvodnjo. Ne uvajamo le naslednje generacije enega naših najuspešnejših popolnoma električnih modelov, temveč začenjamo novo dobo za BMW.«

Oblikovanje.
Vstop v novo dobo oblikovanja: jasno, izrazito, usmerjeno v prihodnost in brezčasno.

POUDARKI OBLIKOVANJA

• Svež oblikovalski jezik. Izčiščen, reduciran in značajsko bogat design novega BMW iX3.
• Močan vtis. Preproste površine, ostre poteze in veliko steklenih površin.
• Nova interpretacija štiriokega obraza. Navpični ledvički, vodoravna svetlobna podoba – svetloba prevzame vlogo kroma.
• Poravnane kljuke s karoserijo. Kljuke vrat se samodejno izvlečejo, ko se voznik ali potniki približajo vozilu.
• Objemajoč učinek. Vodoravne linije kokpita tekoče prehajajo v obloge vrat.
• Pozdrav, ki ga ne pozabiš. Usklajen šov svetlobnih in zvočnih učinkov pusti močan vtis.

BMW iX3 odpira novo dimenzijo digitalnega doživetja – in postavlja standarde za prihodnost.
Pametno povezan, izjemno inteligenten in prilagojen do najmanjše podrobnosti.

POUDARKI UPORABNIŠKEGA VMESNIKA IN IZKUŠNJE

• BMW Panoramic iDrive z BMW Operating System X. Edinstven prikazovalni in upravljalni sistem, z jasnimi informacijami in vrhunsko ergonomijo, ki dodatno izboljša osredotočenost voznika.
• Štirje osrednji elementi. BMW Panoramic Vision, osrednji prikazovalnik v zasnovi brez okvirja, multifunkcijski volan shy-tech in projektor 3D Head-Up.
• BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Nadgrajene funkcije in postopna uvedba tehnologije velikih jezikovnih modelov (LLM) za naravnejšo glasovno interakcijo z vašim BMW.
• Prilagojena digitalna uporabniška izkušnja. BMW ID in novi My Modes ponujata več možnosti prilagoditve kot kadar koli prej.
• BMW Maps. Pametno, za polnjenje optimizirano načrtovanje poti in celovita navigacijska izkušnja – na voljo že v osnovni različici.
• BMW Digital Key Plus serijsko. Pametni telefoni in pametne ure postanejo avtomobilski ključi z vrsto dodatnih funkcij.

• Nova elektronska in programska arhitektura. Temelj za vozilo, ki ga določa programska oprema – prilagodljivo in usmerjeno v prihodnost.
• Elektronska arhitektura po conah. Poenostavljen kabelski snop razdeljen na štiri cone.
• Štirje superračunalniki. Visokozmogljivi računalniki z 20-krat večjo procesno močjo.
• Pametne e-varovalke (»smart eFuses«). Digitalizirano upravljanje energije povečuje skupno učinkovitost.
• Prilagodljive posodobitve na daljavo. Z zasnovo za vključevanje prihodnjih posodobitev programske opreme in funkcij, vključno z naprednimi funkcijami umetne inteligence.
• Še boljša povezljivost z aplikacijo My BMW. Več možnosti za interakcijo v realnem času, storitve na daljavo in prilagoditev.

POUDARKI IZKUŠNJE VOŽNJE

• Heart of Joy kot osrednji računalnik. Z lastno razvito programsko opremo BMW Dynamic Performance Control upravlja vozne lastnosti celotnega vozila – od mirovanja do dinamičnih meja zmogljivosti.
• Soft Stop. Rekuperacija energije pri zaviranju pokrije 98 % vseh zavornih postopkov pri vsakodnevni vožnji in zagotavlja najbolj uglajeno zaviranje v zgodovini BMW.
• Superračunalnik za samodejno vožnjo. Centralni visokozmogljivi računalnik za samodejno vožnjo z 20-krat večjo procesno močjo kot pri predhodnem modelu.
• Nove funkcije vožnje in parkiranja. Asistent za vožnjo na avtocesti in v mestu^** je prvič na voljo kot dodatna oprema pri BMW iX3.
• Izboljšani sistemi za pomoč vozniku. Prvi serijski model na svetu s simbiotičnimi zavorami.

^{** Asistent za vožnjo na avtocesti in v mestu ne bo na voljo za slovenski trg.}

Popolnoma nov tehnološki paket za baterijo in pogonski sistem.  
Celica, baterija, motor: šesta generacija (Gen6) pogonskega sistema z baterijo s cilindričnimi celicami prinaša velik tehnološki preskok naprej.

POUDARKI POGONA IN BATERIJE

• Šesta generacija tehnologije BMW eDrive (Gen6). Vsi sestavni deli zasnovani za 800-voltni visokonapetostni sistem. 
• Litij-ionske cilindrične celice. 20-odstotno povečanje gostote energije. 
• Koncept »cell to pack«. Omogoča visoke energijske gostote na ravni baterijskega sklopa, poenostavljeno zasnovo visokonapetostne baterije ter manjšo maso in stroške.
• Koncept »pack to open body«. Baterija postane strukturni element vozila, z manjšo porabo materialov.  
• BMW Energy Master. Pametno krmilno središče visokonapetostne baterije.  
• Tanka, na novo zasnovana visokonapetostna baterija, ustvarjena za celotno paleto modelov –BMW iX3 je prvi, ki jo uvaja.
• Dva elektromotorja. Izpopolnjen pogonski sistem EESM ter prvič pri različici xDrive tudi tehnologija ASM na sprednji premi.

BMW Charging. 
Hitro polnjenje z močjo 400 kW, premierno tudi z dvosmernim polnjenjem.

POUDARKI POLNJENJA

• Moč polnjenja 400 kW. Dovolj energije za do 372 kilometrov vožnje v samo desetih minutah. 
• Doseg do 805 kilometrov. Na eno samo polnjenje baterije prevozi do 805 kilometrov (v ciklu WLTP). 
• Vir energije na kolesih. Dvosmerno polnjenje omogoča Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) – energija tam, kjer jo potrebujete. 
• Dve možnosti BMW Wallbox. BMW Wallbox Professional (DC) in BMW Wallbox Plus (AC). 
• Nova izkušnja polnjenja. Pametna vratca za polnjenje in multifunkcijski polnilnik za udobno uporabo. 
• Plug & Charge z več pogodbami. Polnjenje z do desetimi pogodbami različnih ponudnikov brez potrebe po dodatni avtentikaciji. 

Trajnost v zasnovi izdelka in proizvodnji.
Celovit pristop k zmanjševanju emisij 
CO2e in vzpostavljanju krožnega gospodarstva.

POUDARKI TRAJNOSTI

• Prispevek k trajnostnim ciljem. Proizvodnja v tovarni BMW iX3 v Debrecenu poteka brez fosilnih goriv pri običajnem delovanju.
• Celoten življenjski cikel v ospredju. Sekundarne surovine predstavljajo približno tretjino celotnega vozila.
• Manjši ogljični odtis. Emisije CO₂e na vozilo so 34 % nižje pri kilometrini 200.000 km v življenjskem ciklu.
• Optimizirana aerodinamika. Novi BMW iX3 ima količnik zračnega upora 0,24.
• Oblikovanje za krožnost. Uporaba sekundarnih materialov, izbira reciklabilnih surovin in zasnova za razstavljivost.
• Baterije z drugo priložnostjo. Dolgoročna partnerstva in lastne razvojne metode.

^{Vse navedene vrednosti v tem dokumentu se nanašajo na model BMW iX3 50 xDrive ob začetku proizvodnje novembra 2025.}

Munich. V nadaljevanju so na voljo informacije o satelitskem in pretočnem prenosu BMW Group Keynote s svetovno premiero novega BMW iX3:    

Agenda: 

5. september 2025.

11:00-11:30 po srednjeevropskem času - svetovna premiera novega BMW iX3. V ŽIVO.

Tehnični podatki satelitskega TV prenosa:

Kontakt SNG: Tel. +49 (0) 179-5079009 (Torsten Jobmann)
 

Prenos v živo:

V angleškem jeziku: 

https://www.live.bmwgroup.com/en/live-streaming/ 

https://youtube.com/live/tRA3B-w7BUY?feature=share

V nemškem jeziku:

https://www.live.bmwgroup.com/de/live-streaming/

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Munich. BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad will present their new arrivals at two central locations during the IAA Mobility 2025 show, just like at the 2021 and 2023 editions of the event: The IAA Mobility Summit will take place at Munich’s exhibition centre (Messe München) – the BMW Group stand is in Hall A1 – and the BMW Group’s Open Space can be found at Max-Joseph-Platz square, under the gaze of the opera house. The generously proportioned Open Space, which covers an area of 3,000 m², is open to visitors free of charge on Tuesday, 9 September (the official opening day) from 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. CET, on Wednesday, 10 September – Saturday, 13 September from 11.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. CET and on Sunday, 14 September from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. CET. BMW Welt and the BMW Museum will also be playing their part in the most important event of the year for the automotive and mobility sector with exhibitions and concepts of their own. The official opening of the IAA Mobility Summit will take place at the exhibition centre on Monday, 8 September at 8.00 a.m. CET. It is aimed primarily at trade visitors and is open every day until Friday, 12 September from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. CET.

The premiere of the Neue Klasse.
The BMW Group is presenting one of the most significant new vehicles in its history at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munch, its home city. The BMW iX3, the first Neue Klasse model, will celebrate its public unveiling at the event. Revealed at the same time will be new technologies that will play a revolutionary and trailblazing role across the BMW Group in the future. The new BMW iX3 gives the public their first glimpse of the huge technological leap forward made by BMW in many areas: electric mobility, display and control/operation, digitalisation, connectivity, design, sustainability and technological openness. All upcoming BMW models will benefit from the innovations in the Neue Klasse – regardless of the drive system type used to power them.

Focusing on the new BMW iX3 and its innovations.
As BMW’s star of the IAA 2025, the new BMW iX3 will take centre stage event-wide. As well as the presentation of several examples of the global newcomer, the central stage in the shadow of Munich’s opera house at Max-Joseph-Platz will host daily “Masterclasses” featuring the new model. On each of the six days of the event, there will also be demonstrations of the new BMW Panoramic iDrive developed entirely in-house at BMW. These innovations from the BMW iX3 will likewise find their way into all future BMW models as part of a gradual process.

BMW Charging debuts bidirectional charging.
A dedicated area of the Open Space will focus on BMW Charging, with the help of current BMW electric vehicles like the new BMW iX and the BMW i5. The assembled experts here will provide the low-down on both public charging and the BMW Charging offering for home charging using various BMW Wallboxes. BMW Charging will present the bidirectional charging available in the BMW iX3 for the first time at the IAA Mobility show. This technology allows the iX3 to feed energy from its high-voltage battery into the customer’s home power supply (Vehicle-to-Home – V2H) or the public grid (Vehicle-to-Grid – V2G).

Models from BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad at the Open Space.
Beyond the IAA Mobility show’s focus on the BMW iX3 as the first Neue Klasse vehicle, fans of the other BMW models and aficionados of the MINI, BMW M and BMW Motorrad brands are also well catered for, needless to say. Among the models on the bill at the Open Space are the battery-electric BMW i4, BMW i5, BMW i7 and BMW iX, the BMW X3 30e xDrive (WLTP, combined – in accordance with the EnVKV [German Passenger Car Energy Labelling Regulation]*: energy consumption weighted: 16.7 kWh/100 km and 3.3 l/100 km [85.6 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions weighted: 76 g/km; CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G; weighted B; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 8.2 l/100 km [34.5 mpg imp]) and the BMW M5 Touring with plug-in hybrid drive system (WLTP, combined – in accordance with the EnVKV: energy consumption weighted: 27.6 kWh/100 km and 2.0 l/100 km [141.2 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions weighted: 45 g/km (WLTP); CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G, weighted B; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.9 l/100 km [25.9 mpg imp]).

BMW Motorrad is presenting the BMW CE 02 and BMW CE 04 electric premium scooters – for electric mobility majoring in manoeuvrability – at the city-centre location. And with the BMW Vision CE, the brand also offers a fascinating look ahead to how developers and designers are envisaging the future of fully electric scooters for the big city.

MINI: show cars and “Britishness” launch a stage takeover.
MINI will spread its IAA Mobility 2025 presence across two locations in the heart of Munich. Its spectacular Open Space set at Max-Joseph-Platz and central brand appearance at the MINI Pavillon on Lenbachplatz will provide insights deep into the DNA of the brand. Plus, two eye-catching JCW show cars will celebrate their world premieres in Munich as part of a suitably gripping presentation. The Bavarian capital will turn into one huge stage for the iconic British brand during IAA Mobility 2025.

The JCW show cars will bring attention-grabbing presence to the MINI Pavillon and provide visual evidence of motor sport as a defining element of MINI DNA. The British icon and racing competition certainly go hand in hand, as confirmed most recently by the brand’s latest success in the Nürburgring 24-hour race. The show cars will be on display at Lenbachplatz for the duration of the IAA, locking into the spirit of a world-renowned fashion and lifestyle brand. The MINI Pavillon will be extensively refurbished for the occasion and dedicated entirely to the John Cooper Works sub-brand.

Entertainment for families at the Open Space.
In 2025, as in previous years, the Family Area at the Open Space invites visitors to get involved and enjoy a spot of relaxation at the same time. Children, teenagers and families can look forward to creative attractions such as LEGO build areas, a Disney+ Dance Challenge with Lilo & Stitch, craft activities and a water station. Other highlights – e.g. on the roof terrace – only add to the richly varied family programme.

Events at the exhibition centre, BMW Welt and BMW Museum.
Expanding on its star turn at the Open Space on Max-Joseph-Platz, the BMW iX3 also holds sway at the BMW Group’s 2,000 m² stand in the exhibition centre – which is located in Riem, in the eastern part of Munich. Alongside the spread of vehicles on display here at the Summit, innovations including BMW Panoramic iDrive, sixth-generation eDrive technology, and driving dynamics management provided by the “Heart of Joy” high-performance computer will be front and centre of presentations and talks by experts. The most important elements of BMW Panoramic iDrive are the display surface spanning the full width of the lower windscreen, the new multifunction steering wheel with shy-tech technology, and the Central Display. All play their part in an impressive large-scale animation. The experts at the Summit will also shed light on areas such as fuel cells, alternative fuels, plug-in hybrid drive systems and charging technology.

1961 Neue Klasse also makes an appearance at the show.
The BMW Group’s stand at the exhibition centre will be showcasing a celebrity car from years past, as BMW Classic winds back the clock to a BMW 1500 from the 1960s – the first model in the original Neue Klasse line-up. The 1500 was the headline act at the 1961 IAA in Frankfurt, a genuine breakthrough star that wrote the opening lines for an international success story. The Neue Klasse laid the foundations for the BMW Group to become the world’s most successful maker of premium automobiles. And now the BMW iX3 of 2025 takes us full circle – a car with all the tools to build on this growth and the first model in another new era.

Visitors to the exhibition centre will also encounter a selection of current models, including a BMW M5 Touring, a BMW X3 20d xDrive (WLTP, combined (EnVKV)*: fuel consumption 6.5 l/100 km [43.5 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions 171 g/km; CO₂ class: F) and a BMW iX5 Hydrogen* (consumption as per WLTP: 1.19 kg H₂/100 km; consumption, combined as per NEDC: –; CO₂ emissions, combined as per WLTP: 0 g/km; range as per WLTP: 504 km [313 miles]; CO₂ class: A).

BMW Welt switches on a new type of charging hub.
As well as its appearances at the Open Space in the city centre and the exhibition centre, the BMW iX3 will also be on show at BMW Welt in the north of Munich from 6 September. Under the spotlight here along with the new fully electric BMW model are innovations such as BMW Panoramic iDrive and services like BMW Charging. During the IAA, customers stopping to top up their vehicles at the BMW Welt charging stations will be treated to a refreshing surprise and, if desired, a free personal tour of all things BMW iX3 and BMW Charging.

Shortly before IAA Mobility 2025 opens to visitors, a new vehicle charging hub will go into service outside BMW Welt. The BMW Welt High-Power Charging station will provide eight charging points for electric vehicles. Created by Designworks, BMW’s innovation studio, the hub fits in neatly with the unique architecture of the overall building. Expert talks and presentations will accompany the introduction of the new charging facility from 8 September and continue throughout IAA Mobility 2025.

DigiTour: interactive experiences at the BMW Museum.
The BMW Museum will greet visitors to IAA Mobility 2025 with a new digital attraction: the BMW Museum DigiTour. This web-based app, which can be accessed without downloading, provides a modern, fascinating and interactive offering for the visitors from around the world. This new digital visitor experience brings the history and allure of the BMW brand to life. A highlights tour of classic BMWs (from the early days to the present day) will be presented here in digital form, as will shortly the Museum’s temporary exhibition “Belle Macchine – Italian Automotive Design at BMW.” Additional tours are planned, including options for families and kids. The BMW Museum DigiTour is free of charge, opens a window into rarely shown archive material and is available in several different languages. 

The BMW Group: sustainability and circular economy across all areas.
As an integral part of the BMW Group’s strategy at IAA Mobility 2025, the theme of sustainability stands tall in an array of world premieres and innovations. Alongside the electrification of its drive systems, the BMW Group has adopted a holistic approach to achieving its goals in this area. The focus here is on reducing CO₂ emissions throughout a vehicle’s life cycle, and the development of the Neue Klasse has seen BMW doubling down on its commitment to these objectives. From the development of a product, use of secondary materials, procurement of raw materials and production, to the product’s use phase and eventual recycling, the BMW Group adheres to consistently circular thinking. This engagement with circularity can also been seen across the BMW Group’s stands at IAA Mobility 2025. Around 80 per cent of the installations, fixtures and materials in the Open Space at Max-Joseph-Platz are either already being reused or have been procured explicitly for extended use at other events as well. Plants, robots, concrete barriers and much of the event technology have largely been hired. The presentation at the Summit involves an even greater commitment to reusing materials. Single usage is therefore restricted primarily to graphics and materials placed under heavy stresses, such as floor coverings and wall surfaces.

*Consumption and emissions figures:
The figures for fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, electric power consumption and range refer to vehicles in the German market. All figures are calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle. Fuel consumption and emissions data refers to the German Passenger Car Energy Labelling Regulation (PKW-EnVKV).


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Telephone: +49-89-382-30871

E-mail: Alexandra.landers@bmw.de

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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 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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Munich. The new BMW iX3 demonstrates the BMW Group's take on implementing a holistic approach to product sustainability across the entire life cycle. During product development, extensive measures were implemented throughout the supply chain, production and use phases, explicitly focused on conserving resources and reducing the model’s environmental footprint. As such, the Neue Klasse marks an important milestone toward achieving the company's 2030 and 2050 CO₂e targets.
 
CO₂e benefits achievable after only one year of use
The extensive decarbonization measures in the supply chain results in an early break-even point: when charged with electricity from the European energy mix, the CO₂e footprint of the new BMW iX3 50 xDrive is lower than that of a comparable model with a combustion engine after about 21,500 kilometers (WLTP combined). When charged exclusively with electricity from renewable sources, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the comparable ICE model after only 17,500 kilometers (WLTP combined), allowing customers to potentially achieve CO₂e benefits in as little as one year.

Decarbonization in the supply chain
The key levers to reduce CO₂e emissions in the supply chain are the use of secondary materials and renewable energy, alongside product and process innovations. This combination of measures has led to a decrease of CO₂e emissions in the supply chain of 35% during product development.
The Gen6 battery cells of the BMW iX3 high-voltage storage system are made of 50% secondary cobalt, lithium, and nickel materials. In addition, renewable energies are harnessed in the anode and cathode materials and cell production. This is how CO₂e emissions per watt hour were reduced by 42% compared to the Gen5 cell of the previous model.

The BMW Group is increasingly focused on the use of innovative and secondary materials in other components as well. 
For instance, 30% of the secondary raw material  used for the engine compartment cover and the storage compartment under the front hatch is recycled maritime plastic. This post-consumer material consists of old fishing nets and ropes, preventing these materials from potentially being dumped in the ocean.
Secondary aluminum accounts for 80% of the wheel carriers and swivel bearings as well as 70% of the cast aluminum wheels.

‘Design for Circularity’: consistent implementation in the Neue Klasse 
The BMW Group applied the ‘Design for Circularity’ approach consistently in developing the BMW iX3. The approach builds on the concepts of secondary first (the prioritized use of secondary materials), strategic material selection and disassembly optimization. As a result, secondary materials account for one third of all material used in the new BMW iX3 50 xDrive.
One example of implementing these three concepts is the Econeer seat cover, available in the interior trim Essential, whose fabric, adhesive and fleece are all made from PET. This mono-material choice increases recyclability. Moreover, the textile yarn used consists entirely of recycled PET as well.
Other components whose development followed the ‘Design for Circularity’ approach include the center console, instrument panel and interior floor trim.

Significantly improved efficiency in the use phase    
BMW EfficientDynamics involves consistently identifying and harnessing efficiency potential in all vehicle subsystems. Applying this approach, the energy consumption of the new BMW iX3 is 20% lower than in the predecessor model (WLTP combined).
This significant improvement is primarily based on optimized aerodynamic properties, reduced rolling resistance and on-board power consumption as well as the drive’s unparalleled combination of efficiency and dynamics. 

Sustainability-centric production at BMW Group’s Debrecen plant
Designed and built according to the BMW iFactory principles, the new BMW Group plant in Debrecen, Hungary, is fully focused on efficiency, digitalization and sustainability. It is the first BMW Group car factory that is operated and produces vehicles without using fossil fuels, such as oil and gas, under normal operating conditions.
The only energy source to power operations at the site is electricity. According to current planning, up to 25% of the plant's annual electricity needs can be covered by the photovoltaic system located on the premises. The remaining electricity is obtained from other renewable energy sources. Surplus solar energy is stored in a heat storage unit and used to heat the paint shop ovens as needed.
Only 0.1 tons of CO₂e are emitted in the production of a BMW iX3 car, about two third below production at other BMW Group plants.

The BMW Group’s sustainability targets
The BMW Group's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and to achieving Net Zero by 2050 or earlier is an integral part of the comprehensive 360° sustainability approach incorporated in the corporate strategy. The company is pursuing ambitious, scientifically derived CO₂e targets for the coming years. For instance, the BMW Group intends to reduce its CO₂e emissions by at least 40 million tons in 2030 (baseline: 2019).

Publicly accessible, TÜV-verified Product Carbon Footprint 
For years, the BMW Group has released its vehicle footprint, which includes a greenhouse gas report for its vehicles verified by Germany’s TÜV Technical Inspection Association. The report for the new BMW iX3 50 xDRIVE can be downloaded here and is also available in the My BMW app. It offers increased transparency regarding raw materials used and CO₂e emissions over the entire vehicle lifecycle.

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Munich. The BMW Group has brought the Dentsu media agency on board to kickstart its new European media strategy for the BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands. From 1 January 2026, Dentsu will also support the BMW Group globally. This means that the expertise of Dentsu – one of the world’s leading marketing and communications agencies – will be used to create a uniform and powerful media presence. As part of the new constellation, media and marketing approaches are being adapted to the requirements of digitalisation and sustainability. The focus here is on artificial intelligence (AI), centralised data management, hybrid teams and integrated platforms (media hubs). The aim is to make campaigns more efficient, more targeted and more responsible.

“I am personally very excited to have Dentsu as our new media agency partner. Together we are entering a new chapter for a communication truly focused on the European customer,” says Uwe Dreher, Vice President Marketing BMW Europe, and adds: “Our goal to act in a highly data-driven and targeted multi-channel and multiple market planning approach elevated via state-of-the-art AI tools to increase efficiency and impact has been reached – the execution will accelerate marketing Return on Investment for our markets even further. BMW Marketing Europe is excited to be launching our Neue Klasse in this new constellation.”

Tailor-made communications for the Neue Klasse era.
The aim of the call for tenders was to ensure seamless, brand-compliant BMW Group communications across all media channels – at both the national and international level. Awarding the European media business to Dentsu is an important step towards implementing the European media strategy. The consolidation of media activities forms the basis of a standardised solution across all of Europe. The launch of the new agency constellation coincides with the market launch of the Neue Klasse and marks a new era, characterised by highly innovative vehicle technologies on the one hand and a fundamentally new understanding of the brand and communications on the other. The new media approach reflects this transformation.

AI-controlled, with a centralised European media hub.

The comprehensive use of artificial intelligence will be a key factor. Advanced AI tools will bring even greater precision to media planning. Target groups will be recognised and reached more accurately and decisions made on the basis of concrete data – measurable performance indicators. This will verifiably increase the real-time effectiveness and efficiency of advertising across all customer touchpoints.

Another key element of the new set-up is the creation of an integrated media hub. Online and offline media will be seamlessly combined on this platform. This enables cross-channel synergies to be recognised and exploited. It helps ensure transparency and makes for efficient planning and implementation. Centralisation enables consolidated control of all activities and channels as well as centralised data analysis. Even so, there will always be room for localisation: national market conditions and cultural specifics – and differentiated responses to them – are additional factors for success.

Integration of all BMW Group brands.

The new media strategy follows a multi-brand approach: BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad will be looked at in combination. This creates new opportunities for optimisation across the various media, supported by hybrid teams combining on‑shore, near-shore and off-shore expertise. This know-how from many international markets creates additional flexibility and quality in implementation and is a response to the rapidly changing requirements in the international media business.

Customer focus: media optimisation along the entire customer journey.
The new model consistently focuses on the customer journey – from the first impulse, the first encounter, all the way to vehicle purchase. Target groups are addressed more precisely, delivering even greater emotional and situation-specific impact. The transition to a more performance-focused planning approach, where factors such as real-time data and sales targets play a key role, significantly increases the measurable impact of media communications. At the same time, the planning approach supports direct sales and aids the transformation towards a sustainable retail model.

Sustainability and responsibility in media communications.
Another key consideration in the BMW Group’s choice of agency partner was sustainability. This aspect was systematically integrated into the evaluation of potential agency partners. Examples include production processes marked by a reduced carbon footprint and ethically transparent media bookings.


In case of queries, please contact:

Corporate Communications

Cypselus von Frankenberg, Product Communication BMW Automobiles

Telephone: +49-89-382-30641

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


Alexandra Landers, Head of Product and Brand Communication BMW

Telephone: +49-89-382-30871

E-mail: Alexandra.Landers@bmw.de



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Spokesperson BMW Digital Car, Electronics and Software, Technology Partnerships, Digital Products and Services
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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 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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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/

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