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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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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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.

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. 

Več o novem BMW serije 7 si lahko preberte v priponkah.

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.

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. 

https://redirect.bmw.com/bmw-i3-sedan

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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. 

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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.

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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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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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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BMW Product Communications
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Spokesperson BMW Digital Car, Electronics and Software, Technology Partnerships, Digital Products and Services
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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.

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Munich/Miramas. The development of the first Neue Klasse series production model is on the finishing straight: prototypes of the next-generation BMW iX3 are currently undergoing extensive testing in Miramas, southern France. The Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) will celebrate its world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich in September and roll off the production line at the new BMW Group plant in Debrecen (Hungary) starting at the end of the year. “Longer range, faster charging, an all-new display and operating concept, and the intelligence of four superbrains are the distinguishing features of the Neue Klasse. With the upcoming BMW iX3 – the first model of the new car generation – we are introducing fundamental technology upgrades with the clear aim of raising the typical BMW driving pleasure to a whole new level,” says Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse BMW. “With the all-new BMW iX3, we bring our revolutionary technologyies into series production for the first time, and we can hardly wait to see it in action on the road. All future BMW models, regardless of powertrain type, will benefit from the innovations and technology clusters of the Neue Klasse."

The new technologies at a glance:

• The revolutionary display and operating concept BMW Panoramic iDrive provides perfect driver orientation and sets yet another new benchmark.
• Charge faster, drive further: the all-electric 6th generation powertrain (Gen6) sets standards in performance and efficiency. The new BMW iX3 50 xDrive has an electric range of up to 800km (WLTP)*(CLTC: 900km* / EPA 400 mls*) and can be charged to provide a range of more than 350km maximum in just 10 minutes*.
• The Heart of Joy control computer and the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software stack raise the dynamic potential of electric powertrains to a new level.

BMW Panoramic iDrive: “Hands on the Wheel, Eyes on the Road”.

The BMW Panoramic iDrive shows all relevant driving information in the driver’s ideal line of sight and maximizes ergonomic efficiency and safety. Four elements come together to make a unique user experience:

• BMW Panoramic Vision: information is projected onto a black printed surface in the windscreen from A-pillar to A-pillar.
• 3D Head-Up Display: the optional BMW 3D Head-Up Display projects information for navigation and automated driving into the driver’s direct field of vision above the BMW Panoramic Vision Display.
• Central Display with matrix backlight technology: the free-cut-design display is in an ergonomically ideal position near the steering wheel.
• Shy-tech multifunction steering wheel: buttons are illuminated when functions are available; relief-like structure and active haptic feedback enable intuitive operation without the driver having to take his or her eyes off the road.

The BMW Panoramic iDrive runs under the BMW Operating System X, also a new development. It offers extensive customizability, intelligent support for the driver and extensive software updates. BMW’s motto “Hands on the Wheel, Eyes on the Road” is redefined with a well-balanced mix of physical controls and digital functions. BMW Panoramic iDrive will ensure user-friendly and intuitive operation in every vehicle segment and with every powertrain concept.

Next generation of electric powertrains. The high-voltage battery concept for the 6th generation of BMW eDrive technology (Gen6) is fundamentally new, and together with the revised electric drive system portfolio, offers an optimum solution for all vehicle segments. The Gen6 system will be making its debut in the BMW iX3 and will then be rolled out across all vehicle segments.
The centerpiece of the high-voltage battery – the BMW cylindrical battery cell – has an energy density of 20 per cent greater that the prismatic cells previously used. The cells are integrated directly into the high-voltage battery, which plays an important role in the body structure of Neue Klasse models.

Charge faster, drive further.
The Gen6 introduces a major leap forward for our customers and the BMW iX3 is the first to benefit. With 400kW maximum charging, our customers can add over 350km* maximum (WLTP) to their vehicle’s range in just 10 minutes. Gen6 technology allows users to monitor the charging performance and curve live via the My BMW App. 800V technology is paving the way for rapid charging. Charging at 400V DC charging stations will, of course, still be possible.
The high energy content of the high-voltage battery, together with the efficient design of the powertrain and the overall vehicle, enables a range of up to 800km (WLTP). 

Further charging-related innovations.
Making the charging process even more user friendly is the intelligent charging flap, which detects when the driver is intending to stop to charge the car and opens (and then closes) automatically. One of the triggers for opening the flap is AI-assisted: if the customer approaches a familiar or learned charging point, the progress towards it reveals an intention to charge and the flap opens.

The SoP of the new BMW iX3 will also introduce extensive bidirectional charging functions – to-Load, to-Home and to-Grid:
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) turns the vehicle into a powerful mobile powerbank (up to 3.7kW in Europe) and supplies energy for one or several consumers, wherever customers need it. Bidirectional charging capability turns the BMW iX3 into an at-home energy storage unit. Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) helps customers to reduce costs. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) sets new standards for the integration of the vehicle into the energy market. Both functions contribute to lowering emissions and increasing the use of regenerative energy sources. In this way, the BMW Group demonstrates that it is part of the solution as we work towards energy transformation.

Providing the key to bidirectional charging alongside the technology involved, the new BMW Wallbox (DC) offers 19.2kW charging and discharging depending on the market. The BMW charging equipment has been redesigned and is now easier to use, and now also includes selected adapters e.g. for vehicle-to-load (V2L) use cases.

The BMW driving experience with the Heart of Joy. The level in sheer driving pleasure.
The "superbrain" Heart of Joy in the Neue Klasse raises driving dynamics to a new level. Together with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software stack, the Heart of Joy is pivotal to powertrain, brakes, recuperation and sub-functions of the steering system. It processes information ten times faster* than previous systems and therefore responds more directly than ever to the driver’s command.

Fewer control inputs are required, directional stability is more precise and stable. As a result, the vehicle develops consistent and reproducible cornering characteristics and can be steered intuitively.

Powertrain and braking functions also work together harmoniously to decelerate the vehicle. Recuperation can be used across the whole speed range down to a standstill. Indeed, in 98 percent of cases, the vehicle can be brought to a standstill without applying the friction brakes – without noise or jolts.

The Heart of Joy and BMW Dynamic Performance Control raise the BMW driving experience to a new level – from standstill to dynamic limits.

Further development of driver assistance systems using the intelligent high-performance computer “Superbrain of Automated Driving”
BMW Group’s latest driver assistance systems are among the world’s best. The new BMW iX3 ushers in the rollout of the next technology generation. This is in keeping with BMW’s ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) philosophy: “Always smart, symbiotic, and safe”.

The BMW Group merges the proven, rule-based assistance system with a new system based on AI. In an optimum symbiosis, this combination supports the driver even more precisely and reliably in challenging situations on the road. The Superbrain of Automated Driving pools all customer functions for automated driving and has a 20 times faster processing speed than the previous system. The new automated driving and parking functions are based on cutting-edge sensor, software, processor, and mobile communications technology.

The basic model of the BMW iX3 offers functions like lane change warning, road priority warning, safe exit, and assisted view. Safe exit uses side-mounted radars to monitor traffic next to the car while stopping and warns the driver of approaching objects. The new Assisted View shows the latest driving situation precisely and in detail alternatively in the Central Display, the Panoramic Vision, or 3D Head-Up Display. The motorway assistant with automatic lane change will be available with extended features in the BMW iX3. Upon request, it can assist drivers from when they join a motorway to when they leave it and allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for long periods. This assistant remains active even during automated motorway changes along an active navigation route. The new Motorway & City Assistant helps the driver in complex driving situations in urban areas, e.g. through tight corners or roundabouts. It brakes automatically at red traffic lights and moves off again or sounds an audible signal when lights turn green.

Symbiotic driver assistance, as it is known, enables perfect interaction between tech and driver regarding both comfort and safety functions, and creates a seamless transition between cooperative steering and – a world first – cooperative braking.

When the function is active, the driver can influence the system at any time without causing the assistant to be switched off by turning the steering wheel or applying brakes just a little in order to adjust the responses of the system.

The parking functions can be activated intuitively and offer an AI-based selection of parking assistance services, parking space recognition, maneuver planning, and an improved parking experience. Extended monitoring functions help the driver to avoid damage to the vehicle while parking the car.

Neue Klasse innovations are AI-based, smart and update-compatible. Thanks to the all-new electronics and software architecture with four superbrains (high-performance computers), the new BMW iX3 is now noticeably more intelligent in everyday situations – e.g. with the advanced driver assistance systems and improved voice assistant BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Due to the powerful BMW Cloud, the new electronics and software architecture of the new vehicle generation is ready for numerous smart features, which customers can benefit from via over-the-air updates after the market launch.

A large number of the patent applications filed by BMW in recent years have come about as part of the development of technologies for the Neue Klasse – e.g. in the projection technology for the BMW Panoramic Vision, in the innovative control functions of the Heart of Joy, in the battery management and cell contacting system of the high-voltage battery, in the new electric motor, and in the new, zonal vehicle electrical system. 

* As this is a development-phase prototype, the figures given are provisional. Energy consumption information according to WLTP is not yet available.
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With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and 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 cars and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. Profit before tax in the financial year 2024 was €11.0 billion, and revenue €142.4 billion. As at 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 BMW Group’s corporate strategy covering supply chains and production of all products until they reach the end of their use phases. 


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comprehensively upgraded BMW iDrive.

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

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

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

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

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

Parking Assistant Plus upgrade.

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

BMW Maps user interface upgrades in BMW Operating System 8.5.

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

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

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

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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. 

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

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

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

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

Neue Klasse allows simple, fast assembly process

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

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

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

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

Assembly in Debrecen adopts innovations from existing plants

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

Further development of the finger structure from Leipzig

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

Production processes, as at Plant Lydia in China

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

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

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

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Kot pionir na področju električne mobilnosti je BMW iX uveljavil edinstveno kombinacijo naprednega razkošja in vožnje brez lokalnih emisij. Nova izdaja športnega terenskega kupeja (SAV), zasnovanega izključno za popolnoma električno vožnjo, poudarja njegovo vodilno vlogo z večjo zmogljivostjo, združeno z občutno podaljšanim dosegom. Novi BMW iX zdaj dosega doseg 700 kilometrov po ciklu WLTP, kar je v njegovem konkurenčnem okolju še posebej izstopajoče. Gre za nadaljnjo potrditev učinkovitosti paketa ukrepov in tehnologij BMW EfficientDynamics. Inovacije na področju tehnologije BMW eDrive se odražajo skupaj s skrbno izbranimi spremembami na zunanjosti in v notranjosti, ki še nadalje poudarijo športni značaj novega BMW iX.

Zahvaljujoč vztrajnemu razvoju zmogljivostne elektronike ter natančnemu prilagajanju kolesnih ležajev in pnevmatik se je v uradnem testnem ciklu WLTP poraba električne energije izboljšala za več kot 8 odstotkov (najboljši možni scenarij, odvisno od modela in opreme). V primeru novega BMW iX xDrive60 to pomeni približno 60 kilometrov dodatnega dosega. 

Nove modelne oznake odražajo dodatno zmogljivost BMW iX. Od pomladi 2025 bo po vsem svetu na voljo kot BMW iX xDrive45 (kombinirana poraba električne energije po WLTP: 21,8 kWh/100 km; razred CO₂: A), BMW iX xDrive60 (kombinirana poraba električne energije po WLTP: 21,9 kWh/100 km; razred CO₂:A) in BMW iX M70 xDrive (kombinirana poraba električne energije po WLTP: 23,5 kWh/100 km; razred CO₂: A). Ključni trgi za novi BMW iX so ZDA, Združeno kraljestvo in Nemčija. Proizvodnja bo še naprej potekala v tovarni BMW Group v Dingolfingu. Največji proizvodni obrat BMW Group v Evropi je hkrati kompetenčno središče za izdelavo električnih pogonov ter vodilna tovarna za modele premijskega in luksuznega razreda.

Zunanjost: izstopajoča navzočnost in paket M Sport kot nova opcija.

Zunanjost novega BMW iX zaznamujeta izrazita navzočnost in monolitni videz, z značilnimi sorazmerji športnega terenskega kupeja ter oblikovnim pristopom, ki se osredotoča na bistvene poteze in jasno definirane površine. Izrazit sprednji del odlikuje prenovljena ledvička BMW z izjemno filigranskim okvirjem in strukturo navpičnih ter diagonalnih linij v notranjosti. Nova opcija je tudi ledvička BMW Iconic Glow z osvetlitvijo obrisov (v serijski opremi pri novem BMW iX M70 xDrive).

Tudi žarometi so bili preoblikovani – dopolnjujejo jih navpični elementi dnevnih luči in smernikov. Serijska oprema novega BMW iX vključuje prilagodljive LED-žaromete z osvetlitvijo ovinkov in novimi mestnimi lučmi. Diagonalne linije, ki so del strukture ledvičke BMW, se ponovijo tudi v zasnovi pokrovov žarometov.

Sprednji in zadnji odbijač imata skoraj neprekinjeno površino ter večji delež elementov, lakiranih v barvi karoserije, kar že v osnovi ustvari športen in eleganten vtis. Paket M Sport, ki je zdaj na voljo kot opcija za popolnoma električni športni terenski kupe, poudarja dinamičen značaj vozila z izrazitimi linijami, opaznimi dovodi zraka na sprednjem delu in navpičnimi odsevniki na zadku.

V kombinaciji z opcijskim paketom M Sport Pro je novi BMW iX opremljen z zatemnjenimi žarometi in zadnjimi lučmi v izvedbi M Shadow Line. Najzmogljivejši model serije se od ostalih različic še dodatno razlikuje. Novi BMW iX M70 xDrive je serijsko opremljen z oblikovnimi elementi paketov M Sport in M Sport Pro, med drugim s posebej oblikovano ledvičko BMW z M logotipom, črnimi pokrovi zunanjih ogledal ter ekskluzivnimi 22-palčnimi M platišči iz lahke zlitine.

Za novi BMW iX so na voljo tudi nove kovinske barve, kot so Arctic Race Blue, Dune Grey, Carbon Black, BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey, BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey, Tanzanite Blue in Space Silver (od poletja 2025). Kot dodatna opcija je za različici BMW iX xDrive45 in BMW iX xDrive60 na voljo tudi BMW Individual Exterior Line Titanium Bronze.

Izboljšave zmogljivosti za vse različice modela.

Z elektromotorjem na sprednji in zadnji premi vse različice novega BMW iX uporabljajo električni pogon na vsa kolesa. Pogonski sklop je bil natančno dodelan, hkrati pa so inženirji pri močnostni elektroniki izvedli nadaljnji razvoj, kar zagotavlja opazno večjo moč. Novi BMW iX xDrive45 zdaj dosega sistemsko moč, povečano za 60 kW/82 KM, torej skupno 300 kW/408 KM. Dodatna moč skrajša čas pospeška od 0 do 100 km/h za eno sekundo, na 5,1 sekunde. Novi BMW iX xDrive60 ima 15 kW/21 KM več moči (skupaj 400 kW/544 KM), od 0 do 100 km/h pa pospeši v 4,6 sekunde. Pri obeh je največja hitrost elektronsko omejena na 200 km/h.

Še bolj impresivno zmogljivost ponuja novi BMW iX M70 xDrive. Pogon tega modela BMW M v načinu My Mode Sport razvije 30 kW/40 KM več moči do končnih 485 kW/659 KM, z največjim navorom 1.100 Nm, ki je na voljo ob aktiviranju funkcija Launch Control. Novi BMW iX M70 xDrive pospeši od 0 do 100 km/h v 3,8 sekunde, pri merjenju po metodi »1-foot rollout«* pa v 3,5 sekunde. Njegova največja hitrost znaša 250 km/h.

Edinstven doseg v tem segmentu: 700 kilometrov.

Nova tehnologija baterijskih celic zviša vsebnost energije v visokonapetostni bateriji različice BMW iX xDrive45 za približno 30 odstotkov, na 94,8 kWh. Visokonapetostne baterije pri ostalih modelnih različicah zagotavljajo razpoložljivo energijo 109,1 kWh (BMW iX xDrive60) oziroma 108,9 kWh (BMW iX M70 xDrive).

Poleg tega nova tehnologija inverterja pri močnostni elektroniki vseh različic optimizira gostoto moči pogonskega sklopa, kar omogoča še višjo učinkovitost prenosa energije z visokonapetostne baterije na elektromotor. V kombinaciji z večjo zmogljivostjo baterije pri novem BMW iX xDrive45 ter drugimi ukrepi za izboljšanje učinkovitosti to pri vseh različicah omogoča do 40-odstotno povečanje dosega, odvisno od modela. Z dosegom med 563 in 701 kilometri (po WLTP) novi BMW iX xDrive60 v svojem konkurenčnem okolju postavlja nov mejnik. Doseg pri drugih modelih znaša med 490 in 602 kilometri za BMW iX xDrive45 ter med 521 in 600 kilometri za BMW iX M70 xDrive.

Prilagodljiva rekuperacija med vožnjo dodatno prispeva k večji učinkovitosti, funkcija MAX RANGE pa lahko preostali doseg pred naslednjim polnjenjem poveča tudi za do 25 odstotkov.

Še večja učinkovitost pri polnjenju visokonapetostne baterije.

Kombinirana polnilna enota pri novem BMW iX xDrive45 zdaj omogoča polnjenje z enosmernim tokom (DC) s povečano zmogljivostjo 175 kW. Največja zmogljivost polnjenja za obe drugi modelni različici znaša 195 kW. Zaradi optimizirane predpriprave visokonapetostne baterije in ogrevanja baterijskega sistema s toplotno črpalko klimatske naprave je čas polnjenja še posebej učinkovit. Dodatno je bila izpopolnjena regulacija polnilnega toka, da se kar najbolje izkoristi visoka zmogljivost polnjenja. Novi BMW iX ima zdaj gumb za sprostitev polnilnega priključka.

Izmenični tok (AC) je možno polniti z največjo zmogljivostjo 22 kW. Poleg tega je BMW iX združljiv s funkcijo Plug & Charge Multi Contract. Z opcijo Connected Home Charging je omogočeno sončno in obremenitveno optimizirano polnjenje ter stroškovno optimizirano polnjenje na podlagi dinamične tarife električne energije. Ponudba zdaj obsega tudi novo polnilno postajo BMW Wallbox Plus.

Poleg povečanja dosega novi BMW iX ponuja še izboljšano uporabniško izkušnjo pri načrtovanju poti in optimiziranem upravljanju polnjenja. Zahvaljujoč intuitivnemu uporabniškemu vmesniku lahko uporabniki že vnaprej, prek aplikacije My BMW, vnesejo končni cilj ter želene čase odhoda in prihoda, vključno z morebitnimi vmesnimi postanki. Navigacijski sistem BMW Maps nato predlaga ustrezno pot, ki jo je mogoče poljubno prilagoditi in dodati polnilne postaje. Prav tako je mogoče enostavno izbrati prednostne ponudnike polnilnih postaj ter želeni odstotek napolnjenosti baterije ob prihodu na posamezne postanke in končni cilj. V optimiziranem pogledu poti so na voljo natančne informacije o razpoložljivosti polnilnih postaj, potrebnih časih polnjenja in njihovem vplivu na čas prihoda, o stroških polnjenja in infrastrukturi v bližini posamezne polnilne postaje.

Optimizirana nastavitev podvozja in vzmetenja ter nova M platišča iz lahke zlitine.

Nova nastavitev podvozja in vzmetenja pri novem BMW iX temelji na povečani zmogljivosti pogonskega sklopa ter spremenjeni porazdelitvi mase, ki je posledica izboljšane baterijske tehnologije. Poleg tega skrbijo za optimalno ravnotežje med športno dinamiko in udobjem vožnje tudi hidravlični nosilci na zadnji premi. Lahki in trenju prilagojeni kolesni ležaji ter pnevmatike z zmanjšanim kotalnim uporom in najvišjo učinkovitostno oznako A+ dodatno prispevajo k povečani učinkovitosti novega BMW iX.

Tehnologija vzmetenja BMW iX vključuje sprednjo premo z dvojnimi prečnimi vodili, petvodilno zadnjo premo ter električni volan s funkcijo Servotronic in spremenljivim prestavnim razmerjem. Novi BMW iX M70 xDrive je serijsko opremljen s prilagodljivim dvoosnim uravnavanjem višine z elektronsko krmiljenimi blažilniki, M specifičnimi nastavitvami in M specifičnimi stabilizatorji, integralnim aktivnim krmiljenjem ter športnim zavornim sistemom z rdeče lakiranimi zavornimi sedli. Vse modelne različice zdaj serijsko vključujejo tudi nadzor spusta po klancu (HDC) in možnost izklopa dinamičnega nadzora stabilnosti (DSC).

V okviru paketa M Sport, paketa M Sport Pro ali serijsko pri najzmogljivejšem modelu so na voljo 21- in 22-palčna M lahka aluminijasta platišča v štirih novih izvedbah. Nova ponudba 23-palčnih lahkih aluminijastih platišč je v tem konkurenčnem segmentu edinstvena. Pri 22- in 23-palčnih platiščih so pnevmatike opremljene z vgrajenimi penastimi absorpcijskimi vložki, ki še dodatno izboljšajo zvočno izolacijo.

Obsežen nabor sistemov za avtomatizirano vožnjo in parkiranje.

V novem BMW iX so na voljo številni sistemi za pomoč vozniku, ki postavljajo nove standarde na področju funkcionalnosti in zanesljivosti. Serijska oprema vključuje Driving Assistant Plus z asistentom za uravnavanje hitrosti s funkcijo Stop & Go, ki ga je mogoče uporabljati pri hitrosti do 180 km/h, opozorilo pred naletom s samodejnim zaviranjem ter parkirni asistent z asistentom pri vzvratni vožnji in kamero za pomoč pri vzvratni vožnji.

Posebnost v ponudbi dodatne opreme je asistent za vožnjo na avtocesti s funkcionalnostjo Level 2+, ki lahko voznika razbremeni upravljanja volana na dvopasovnih cestah s fizično ločenimi voznimi pasovi pri hitrosti do 130 km/h. Sistem vključuje tudi edinstven aktivni asistent za menjavo voznega pasu z aktivacijo s pogledom (na zunanje ogledalo). Na seznamu opcij je na voljo tudi parkirni asistent Professional, ki omogoča upravljanje parkiranja in manevriranja prek pametnega telefona.

Notranjost: napredno razkošje in prefinjena športnost.

Značilno prostorno in napredno razkošno notranjost BMW iX je zdaj mogoče kombinirati s športnimi oblikovnimi elementi paketa M Sport. Novi M multifunkcijski sedeži z oblazinjenjem iz perforirane mikrotkanine in Sensateca ali po želji iz naravnega usnja nudijo več bočne opore in poudarjajo izrazito športen videz. Paket prav tako vključuje M usnjen volan, dvobarvno armaturno ploščo z M logotipom, okrasne letve v barvi Dark Silver, stropno oblogo v barvi Anthracite, M pedale in sredinsko konzolo v črni barvi visokega sijaja. Opcijsko (v kombinaciji z M usnjenim volanom) so okrasne letve Dark Silver na voljo tudi pri serijski notranjosti.

V serijsko opremo novega BMW iX sodijo protivlomna alarmna naprava, pozdravna in poslovilna svetlobna animacija, prilagodljivi LED-žarometi, komfortni sistem dostopa, ogrevana sprednja sedeža, ogrevan volan, Driving Assistant Plus, BMW Live Cockpit Professional in sistem za prostorski zvok harman/kardon. Novi BMW iX M70 xDrive je serijsko opremljen tudi z integralnim aktivnim krmiljenjem, prilagodljivim dvoosnim uravnavanjem višine, ledvičko BMW Iconic Glow, paketom M Sport Pro in zatemnjenimi stekli.

Med dodatnimi opcijami za vse modelne različice so na voljo panoramska steklena streha Sky Lounge, notranji okrasni elementi Clear & Bold, samodejno mehko zapiranje vrat, aktivno prezračevanje sedežev, paket Heat Comfort, sistem prostorskega zvoka Bowers & Wilkins Diamond, BMW Individual Exterior Line Titanium Bronze, polnjenje z izmeničnim tokom (AC) z zmogljivostjo do 22 kW (serijsko pri BMW iX M70 xDrive) ter električno iztegljiva in zložljiva vlečna kljuka.

BMW iDrive z najsodobnejšimi digitalnimi storitvami.

Na osnovi operacijskega sistema BMW Operating System 8.5 nudi BMW iDrive intuitivno upravljanje prek zaslona na dotik na ukrivljenem prikazovalniku BMW in glasovnega vmesnika z BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, pa tudi dostop do digitalnih storitev, kot sta video pretakanje in igranje iger v vozilu.

Zahvaljujoč 5G mobilnim antenam je povezljivost še izpopolnjena. BMW ID in aplikacija My BMW zagotavljata prilagojeno uporabniško izkušnjo, medtem ko BMW Digital Key omogoča še posebej preprosto in priročno nastavitev prek nove nastavitvene kartice.

* Vrednost, izmerjena z upoštevano metodo »1-foot rollout«: pri tej alternativni metodi merjenja se čas začne beležiti šele, ko vozilo prevozi prvo svetlobno pregrado. Razdalja, ki v meritev ni vključena (»rollout«), znaša 1 čevelj = 30,48 cm.

Vse navedene podrobnosti in izpeljanke so začasne.

Vse opisane različice modela, ravni opreme, tehnični podatki ter vrednosti porabe in emisij ustrezajo ponudbi, ki je na voljo na avtomobilskem trgu v Nemčiji. Dimenzije se nanašajo na vozilo z osnovno opremo za nemški trg, pri čemer so upoštevane izbrane velikosti platišč in pnevmatik ter določena dodatna oprema. Te se lahko spremenijo glede na konfiguracijo vozila.

Uradni podatki o porabi električne energije so bili določeni v skladu s predpisanim merilnim postopkom WLTP in so v skladu z Uredbo o označevanju porabe energije za osebne avtomobile. Več informacij je na voljo na spletni www.bmw.de. 

Tehnični podatki - BMW i4, veljavni od julija 2024. 

Fotografije in posnetki z mednarodne predstavitve v Münchnu, v Nemčiji. 

Dodatne informacije so na voljo spodaj in v priponki v angleščini. 

Munich / Beijing. At Auto China 2024 in Beijing, the BMW Group presents the latest progress in its change towards electrification, digitalisation and circularity. World premieres of new BMW and MINI models take centre stage. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse, which heralds the next generation of BMW vehicles, is on show for the first time in China.

„With the NEUE KLASSE, we are carrying BMW into the future: in design, technology and philosophy. It begins already next year when we will release the NEUE KLASSE onto the market. Not with niche models – but starting in our most successful, highest-volume segments,“ says Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse signals the start of a new era of individual mobility and provides a glimpse of the BMW brand's future model generation. It is rich in digital experiences, locally emission-free and circular in the long term to ensure typical BMW driving pleasure for future generations. Production of the Neue Klasse series models will start in 2025, initially at the BMW Group plant in Debrecen and shortly afterwards in China.

The brand's most popular electric vehicle worldwide is currently the BMW i4, the new version of which will celebrate its world premiere at Auto China 2024. The success of the BMW i4 confirms the BMW Group's open technology approach, which makes it possible to produce vehicles with purely electric drive systems and highly efficient combustion engines on a common platform. In Beijing, the new BMW i4 will be shown to the public for the first time together with the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé's combustion engine variants, which have also been further developed.

The world premiere of the MINI Aceman at Auto China 2024 marks the third member of the brand's new model family. The all-electric crossover model closes the gap between the new MINI Cooper and the new MINI Countryman.

"What the NEUE KLASSE is to BMW, the New MINI Family is to MINI: the most desirable product range in the history of the brand and the biggest investment we ever made in MINI. At just over four metres long, the Aceman embodies the basic idea of the original, iconic MINI of 1959: progressive design, optimal use of space and a minimal footprint.," said Jochen Goller, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Customer, Brand and Sales.

The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, in short: Auto China, is one of the most important trade fairs in the international automotive industry. The 18th edition of the exhibition, which alternates with Auto Shanghai, will be held under the theme "New Era, New Cars" and will be open to the public from 25 April to 4 May 2024. At the China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing, car manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from all over the world will present their new models, products and technologies. The BMW Group brands will present their current product range on an exhibition area of around 2,000 square metres.

China premiere: The BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse combines the BMW Group's innovative strength and development expertise in the key future fields of electrification, digitalisation and circularity. A reinterpretation of the brand's typical design goes hand in hand with the progress embodied by the Vision vehicle. A clear design language reduced to the essentials with generous surfaces and few striking lines creates an almost monolithic body. Characteristic features such as the BMW radiator grille and the Hofmeister kink counter-swing on the C-pillar. are brought into even sharper focus.

In the interior, the next generation of BMW iDrive offers a unique digital user experience that merges the real and virtual worlds. It consistently puts the driver and his needs at the centre. In addition to the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel and the Central Display, the driver can interact with the vehicle using the innovative BMW Panoramic Vision. For the first time, it projects information across the entire width of the windscreen and is complemented in the Neue Klasse series by the enhanced BMW 3D Head-Up Display. Analogue controls are reduced to a minimum in the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

The increased use of secondary raw materials, resource-conserving production methods and all-electric drive with sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology will reduce the CO₂ footprint of the Neue Klasse over the entire life cycle of the vehicles. In order to increase recyclability and take a decisive step towards a circular economy, the variety of materials used has also been reduced. An improved dismantling concept also helps to optimise the recycling of Neue Klasse vehicles.

World premiere: The new BMW i4, the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.

The appeal of pure electric premium mobility is also being consistently enhanced in the current model range of the BMW brand. The BMW i4 will be available in four model variants on the world's automotive markets as part of an extensive model revision. The Connected Home Charging Package for intelligent, solar- and load-optimised charging at home will be offered in the first pilot markets. The BMW i4 also offers the Plug & Charge Multi Contract function, which enables charging at fast charging stations without an app or card.

The latest advances in digitalisation are represented by the latest generation of BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5, which is available in both the new BMW i4 and the combustion engine models of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. With the BMW Curved Display and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the enhanced BMW iDrive is consistently geared towards operation via touch functions and natural speech. The digital update in the new BMW i4 and the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is accompanied by a redesign of the instrument panel. New steering wheels, interior trims and seat upholstery add modern accents to the premium ambience of all model variants.

On the exterior, the sporty profile of the premium mid-range models, which are extremely successful with both all-electric and conventional drive systems, has been sharpened by the redesign of the BMW radiator grille and headlights. In conjunction with the optional adaptive LED headlights, all models also feature exclusive laser rear lights. The range of exterior colours for the BMW i4 and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé has been extended to include the new Cape York Green metallic and Fire Red metallic variants. New aerodynamic 19-inch and 20-inch wheels are also available.

World premiere: the new MINI Aceman.

With its all-electric drive, progressive crossover proportions and innovative digital features, the new MINI Aceman brings fresh impetus to the premium small car segment. It combines the brand's hallmark agility with creative use of space and high functionality, making it the ideal companion in the city. With four doors and a large tailgate, the MINI Aceman is just over four metres long and offers room for five passengers and plenty of storage space for everyday use and weekend excursions.

As a character in its own right, the MINI Aceman appeals to customers who value the expression of individuality and personality in an urban environment. Its reduced, purist exterior design with clearly defined contours and strong edges is an expression of the new MINI design language "Charismatic Simplicity".

The intelligent interior concept maximises space by cleverly arranging seats and stowage compartments to make the most of the available room. The expressive and colourful interior design is made possible by the use of high-quality materials and innovative technologies such as the 3D knitting process for the textile surfaces. The MINI Interaction Unit with circular OLED display, MINI Experience Modes and dynamic projections on the dashboard and door sills provide a holistic user experience of light, motion, interaction and sound.

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• Technology and design update for the all-electric BMW i4 and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. Pioneers in the field of locally emission-free driving pleasure and progressive aesthetics in the premium midsize segment now have even greater appeal. Premiere of a new BMW i4 variant with electric all-wheel drive. All combustion-engined variants of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé now link up as standard with the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. Precise modifications for the exterior and interior. Upgraded BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and additional digital services.
• Most successful body variant of the BMW 4 Series range brings new features enhancing sense of sporting elegance. Interior has premium ambience with renewed sophistication; additions to standard equipment, newly structured options list.
• BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé are trailblazers for BMW’s flexible drive system architecture. Production of all model variants will take place at BMW Group Plant Munich. Worldwide market launch of the new models gets underway in July 2024. The most important sales markets are the USA, Germany, Great Britain and China.
• Front view has increased presence thanks to a newly designed BMW kidney grille with a surface that is half enclosed (BMW i4) / has a mesh structure. Grille surround in matt chrome as standard or Black high-gloss as an option.
• Strikingly designed headlights with a new structure for the LED units. Vertical light sources for the side light, daytime driving light and turn signal indicator functions. New Welcome Light Animation in cars with the optional Comfort Access. Adaptive LED Headlights with non-dazzling matrix high beam, urban lights and exclusive Laserlight rear lights in the style of the BMW M4 CSL can be specified as an option.
• Optional M Sport package and M Performance models with M-specific design features. M Sport package now with rear diffuser element in Black high-gloss and exhaust tailpipes now with larger, 100-millimetre diameter. M Sport package Pro and M Carbon exterior package available ex factory; model-specific BMW M Performance Parts can be specified from the Original BMW Accessories range.
• New Cape York metallic and Fire Red metallic added to the range of exterior paint finishes. Extensive selection of BMW Individual paint finishes and BMW Individual special paint finishes. Additional scope for individualisation thanks to new 19-inch M aerodynamic wheels and 20-inch BMW Individual aerodynamic wheels in double-spoke design.
• Progressive and sporty interior with BMW Curved Display and newly designed steering wheels. Two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons as standard. Optional M leather steering wheel in three-spoke design with a flat-bottomed rim and a discreet centre marking in the 12 o’clock position or with a red centre marker and decorative stitching in BMW M colours for the M Performance models. Combustion-engined models now have gearshift paddles on the steering wheel as standard.
• Sport seats in Sensatec perforated are standard. Black seat surfaces in new M Performtex are part of the M Sport package or come as standard in the M Performance models. Optional Vernasca leather upholstery with decorative quilting now also offered in the new bi-colour variant Black/Red. BMW Individual Merino leather trim in three colours can also be specified as an option.
• Instrument panel with reduced number of buttons and controls due to consistent digitalisation. The ventilation and climate control functions and optional seat and steering wheel heating can now be operated by touch via the control display, by voice command and – in the case of the ventilation – using the new adjustment controls for the air vents.
• New interior trim elements in Dark Graphite matt are standard. Optional M Sport package includes interior strips in Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite.
• Additions to standard specification for the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé also include ambient lighting – with additional contour lighting integrated around the new central seam vents – and the interior and exterior mirror package. Optional instrument panel Luxury in Sensatec with a further refined surface structure. Also new: CraftedClarity glass applications for selected controls.
• Four-door coupé vehicle concept offers a consistent balance of practicality, everyday usability and long-distance capability – with either an electric or a conventional drive system. Five seats and a large, high-opening boot lid; boot capacity of all variants of the BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé can be expanded from 470 litres to a maximum 1,290 litres.
• Fully electric BMW i4 now available in four model variants. New BMW i4 xDrive40 with electric all-wheel drive, maximum system output of 295 kW/401 hp and a range of 444 – 548 kilometres (276 – 341 miles) in the WLTP cycle. Also in the line-up: the range-topping BMW i4 M50 xDrive, the BMW i4 eDrive40 and the BMW i4 eDrive35.
• Combined Charging Unit for the BMW i4 enables AC charging at a maximum rate of 11 kW and DC charging at up to 205 kW (BMW i4 eDrive35: 180 kW). All variants of the BMW i4 now suitable for Connected Home Charging in the initial group of pilot markets: solar-optimised and load-optimised charging are possible, likewise (as the scheme expands further) cost-optimised charging using a dynamic electricity tariff. Plug & Charge Multi Contract enables convenient charging mid-journey.
• New BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé available with a variety of engines. Range includes the 275 kW/374 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé, plus two four-cylinder petrol engines, a six-cylinder in-line diesel unit and a four-cylinder diesel. The six-cylinder in-line engines and the four-cylinder diesel unit have 48V mild hybrid technology. Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission standard for all engine variants. Engine power is transferred to the road either via classical rear-wheel drive or the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, depending on the model.
• New BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé display the brand’s familiar sporty handling and well resolved driving characteristics at all times thanks to model-specific tuning for the chassis technology. Electromechanical steering with Servotronic function, an integrated braking system and near-actuator wheel slip limitation all come as standard. M Sport suspension, adaptive M suspension with variable sport steering and M Sport brakes can be added to models equipped with the M Sport package. BMW i4 is equipped as standard with rear air suspension.
• Extensive selection of assistance systems for safe and comfortable driving and parking. Standard equipment includes Speed Limit Info, front collision warning, Parking Assistant, Reversing Assist Camera and the Reversing Assistant. Driving Assistant Professional with Steering and Lane Control Assistant and Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, plus Parking Assistant Plus available as options.
• Standard equipment for the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé includes BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5. Intuitive and user-friendly operation via touch on the control display and natural language. New home screen with vertically arranged function symbols on a single level. QuickSelect rapid access enables direct selection of functions without having to enter submenus. Menu bar at the lower edge of the control display now also allows direct access to climate control functions. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant now offers additional languages and new graphics.
• Standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus with cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system. Optimised and precise charging-optimised route guidance for the BMW i4 is unique in this segment. Optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional additionally includes the BMW Head-Up Display and Augmented View on the control display or instrument cluster.
• Simplified initial sign-in in the vehicle and synchronisation with the BMW ID by scanning a QR code with a smartphone. My BMW App enables overview of the vehicle status and various remote functions. It is also possible to control the charging process and pre-conditioning for the BMW i4 via the My BMW App.
• Personal eSIM can be activated in the vehicle. Optimised connectivity using the 5G mobile communications standard. Parking fees and fuel bills can be paid digitally from the vehicle.
  
  
• Model variants:
  
  The new BMW i4:
  
  BMW i4 eDrive35:
  Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, electric motor at the rear axle.
  System output: 210 kW/286 hp at 6,000 rpm.
  Max. system torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 0 – 4,500 rpm.
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 6.0 seconds.
  Electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 19.3 – 15.1 kWh/ 100 km*.
  Range: 386 – 500 km (240 – 311 miles)* in WLTP cycle.
  CO₂ class(es): A.
  
  BMW i4 eDrive40:
  Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, electric motor at the rear axle.
  System output: 250 kW/340 hp at 8,000 rpm.
  Max. system torque: 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) at 0 – 5,000 rpm.
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 5.6 seconds.
  Electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 19.4 – 15.4 kWh/ 100 km*.
  Range: 468 – 600 km (291 – 373 miles)* in WLTP cycle.
  CO₂ class(es): A.
  
  BMW i4 xDrive40:
  Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear axle, electric BMW xDrive all-wheel drive.
  System output: 295 kW/401 hp at 8,000 rpm.
  Max. system torque: 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) at 0 – 5,000 rpm.
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 5.1 seconds.
  Electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 20.5 – 16.6 kWh/ 100 km*.
  Range: 444 – 548 km (276 – 341 miles)* in WLTP cycle.
  CO₂ class(es): A.
  
  BMW i4 M50 xDrive:
  Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear axle, electric BMW xDrive all-wheel drive.
  System output: 400 kW/544 hp.
  Max. system torque: 795 Nm (586 lb-ft).
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 3.9 seconds.
  Electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 22.0 – 17.5 kWh/ 100 km*.
  Range: 413 – 522 km (257 – 324 miles)* in WLTP cycle.
  CO₂ class(es): A.
  
  The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé:
  
  BMW 420i Gran Coupé:
  Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
  Capacity: 1,998 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm.
  Max. torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at 1,350 – 4,000 rpm.
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 7.9 seconds.
  Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 7.3 – 6.6 l/100 km (38.7 – 42.8 mpg imp)*.
  CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 166 – 150 g/km*.
  Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): F – E.
  
  BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupé:
  Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
  Capacity: 1,998 cc, output: 180 kW/245 hp at 4,500 – 6,500 rpm.
  Max. torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,600 – 4,000 rpm.
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 6.1 seconds.
  Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 7.9 – 7.1 l/100 km (35.8 – 39.8 mpg imp)*.
  CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 179 – 162 g/km*.
  Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): G – F.
  
  BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé:
  Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, 48V mild hybrid technology (8 kW/11 hp), eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
  Capacity: 2,998 cc, output: 275 kW/374 hp at 5,500 – 6,500 rpm.
  Max. torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 1,900 – 5,000 rpm.
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.7 seconds.
  Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 8.7 – 8.2 l/100 km (32.5 – 34.5 mpg imp)*.
  CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 199 – 186 g/km*.
  Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): G.
  
  BMW 420d Gran Coupé [BMW 420d xDrive Gran Coupé]:
  Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine, 48V mild hybrid technology (8 kW/11 hp), eight-speed Steptronic transmission [BMW xDrive].
  Capacity: 1,995 cc, output: 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm.
  Max. torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm.
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 7.3 seconds [7.6 seconds].
  Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 5.5 – 4.9 l/100 km (51.4 – 57.7 mpg imp) [5.9 – 5.2 l/100 km (47.9 – 54.3 mpg imp)]*.
  CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 146 – 130 g/km
  [156 – 138 g/km]*.
  Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): E – D [F – E].
  
  BMW 430d xDrive Gran Coupé:
  Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, 48V mild hybrid technology (8 kW/11 hp), eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
  Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 210 kW/286 hp at 4,000 rpm.
  Max. torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 2,500 rpm.
  Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 5.3 seconds.
  Fuel consumption, combined in WLTP cycle: 6.3 – 5.7 l/100 km (44.8 – 49.6 mpg imp)*.
  CO₂ emissions, combined in WLTP cycle: 166 – 150 g/km*.
  Exhaust emissions standard: Euro 6e, CO₂ class(es): F – E.

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

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

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

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

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

Home and electric car as a shared energy ecosystem 

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

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

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

Joint implementation of bidirectional charging

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BMW Group Corporate Communications

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

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Karen Peemöller, Mobile: +49 152 091 286 23, E-mail: Karen.Peemoeller@eon.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 and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

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

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

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

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

BMW 5 Series: Consistent electrification and digital innovations.

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

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

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

BMW wins title number nine in the World Car Awards.

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

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

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

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

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

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Bled, marec 2024.  V sklopu regijske medijske predstavitve je na Bledu potekala predstavitev druge generacije BMW X2, ki je od zdaj na voljo tudi s popolnoma električnim pogonom kot BMW iX2, novega modela MINI Countryman ter električnega BMW CE 02, ki s svojim električnim pogonom dosledno sledi svoji strategiji električne mobilnosti. Kot prvi so se z novimi modeli spoznali slovenski in hrvaški novinarji, v nadaljevanju tedna pa se bodo predstavitve udeležili tudi novinarji in vplivneži iz Avstrije, Bolgarije, Madžarske, Poljske ter Slovaške.

Užitek v vožnji  z edinstveno uporabniško izkušnjo.

Udeleženci dogodka so se tekom dneva za volanom spoznali z BMW iX2, BMW X2 M35i xDrive ter modeloma MINI Countryman C in JCW. Ob tem so izkusili vozno dinamiko ter užitek v vožnji na zavitih regionalnih cestah s pogledi na čudovito pokrajino Gorenjske. Pot jih je vodila po osrčju Julijskih Alp, kjer so izkusili tudi edinstveno vožnjo z avtovlakom in se od bližje spoznali z naprednimi digitalnimi funkcijami in asistenčnimi sistemi, ki jih ponujajo predstavljeni modeli. Največjemu članu družine MINI se je na predstavitvi statično pridružil tudi manjši 3-vratni električni MINI Cooper, ki v svoji peti generaciji nadaljuje pot znamke v obdobje električne mobilnosti brez lokalnih emisij.

Druga generacija BMW X2 - zdaj na voljo tudi s popolnoma električnim pogonom kot BMW iX2.

BMW X2 se kot športni terenski kupe ponaša s še bolj športno zasnovo, usmerjeno v prihodnost. Predstavljajo ga proporci in dinamične linije, ki so zdaj še bolj razpoznavni od kompaktnega terenca X1 in predstavljajo pravi karakter s tipično silhueto in vpadljivim videzom zadnjega dela z izrazitimi izbočenimi blatniki in spojlerjem. Sodobna zasnova notranjosti je osredotočena na voznika s poudarkom na asistenčnih sistemih in inovativnih digitalnih storitvah, kot so novi BMW iDrive s QuickSelect in BMW Operating System 9 vključno z BMW Digital Premium.

BMW X2 je prvič na voljo v povsem električni različici kot BMW iX2, ki zagotavlja užitek v vožnji brez lokalnih emisij. Poleg električne različice je s širokim naborom različic pogonskih sistemov na voljo tudi model BMW X2 M35i xDrive M Performance s še eno bencinsko različico in enim modelom z dizelskim motorjem.

MINI Countryman - popolnoma električen in pustolovski.

Največji model nove družine MINI vozil predstavlja MINI Countryman, ki je v svoji tretji generaciji na voljo v povsem električni izvedbi. Z dodatnimi šestimi centimetri višine in trinajstimi centimetri dolžine je novi MINI Countryman opazno zrasel v primerjavi s svojim predhodnikom ter ponuja še več prostora in udobja V notranjosti je vsestranski novi MINI Countryman največji in najprostornejši model MINI, ki z jasnim in sodobnim oblikovanjem predstavlja sodobno, digitalno in nezamenljivo obliko nove generacije MINI.  Countryman omogoča širok nabor MINI Experience Modes, ki maksimirajo možnosti za individualizacijo notranjosti s pomočjo svetlobnih projekcij, prilagodljivega uporabniškega vmesnika in novih zvokov motorja. Visokoresolucijski zaslon OLED predstavlja velik preskok v digitalno dobo, ki skupaj z MINI Operating System 9 in prvim pametnim MINI osebnim pomočnikom postavlja uporabniško izkušnjo na višji nivo.

BMW CE 02 – simbol za popolnoma nov slog mobilnosti.

Z novim BMW CE 02 BMW Motorrad približno dve leti po CE 04 predstavlja še enega predstavnika  e-vozil za urbana naselja in tako dosledno sledi svoji strategiji električne mobilnosti. Zahvaljujoč svojemu električnemu pogonu in oblikovalski zasnovi je e-Parkourer dinamičen sopotnik za novo vrsto mobilnosti, ki zagotavlja veliko užitka pri vožnji v urbanem okolju. Eparkourer ne navdušuje le z odličnim dizajnom, saj ponuja tudi številne tehnične posebnosti, kot so vožnja brez ključa, asistent za vzvratno vožnjo, polnilna vtičnica USB-C s funkcijo napajanja pametnega telefona, TFT zaslon s podatki o hitrosti vožnje ter stanju baterije, idr. Zaradi majhne teže in nizke višine sedeža je BMW CE 02 zelo okretno vodljiv, brez potrebe velikih izkušenj z motocikli. Na voljo je v dveh različicah, in sicer z 11kW ter 4Kw, slednja pa omogoča vožnjo z običajnim vozniškim dovoljenjem oziroma pri 15 letih z vozniškim dovoljenjem AM v večini evropskih držav.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confident handling in authentically simulated extreme situations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further information on BMW Security Vehicle Training and the brand's special protection vehicles is available online at BMW M [https://www.bmw-m.com/de/fastlane/driving-experience/professional-experience/bmw-protection-professional.html] and BMW [https://www.bmw.de/de/topics/faszination-bmw/grosskunden-behoerden/Sonderschutzfahrzeuge.html].

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Munich/Los Angeles. The BMW Group presents a fusion of art and innovation at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair in the form of the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA. The one-of-a-kind vehicle combines colour-change technology developed by BMW with the artistic language of South African artist Esther Mahlangu. The designer piece, with sections of attached film that can be electronically animated, embodies the latest development in colour-change technology for vehicle surfaces in cooperation with E Ink. The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA celebrates its world premiere at the fair opening on 29 February. The contemporary tribute recalls the BMW Art Car designed by Mahlangu in 1991. “The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA honours the history of the BMW brand and continues the story of our global cultural engagement in a unique way. It combines art and design through progressive technology. Here, technology itself becomes art,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design.

In 1991, Mahlangu designed the 12th BMW Art Car, based on a BMW 525i – becoming the first woman and first African artist to do so. “Her art inspired me years ago, back when the concept of colour change on a car was just an idea in my head,” says Stella Clarke, Research Engineer Open Innovations at the BMW Group. „Now, being able to realise this idea, and work with Esther Mahlangu, is absolutely surreal.” The 88-year-old artist’s signature colours and geometric patterns are perfect for bringing the innovative Flow technology to life in the BMW i5. The versatility of the electrophoretic colour changes makes the fully-electric sedan a dynamic work of art. “It is fascinating to me to see how modern technology can expand my art and make it accessible to a completely new audience,” says Mahlangu.

Mahlangu’s art meets cutting-edge technology.
In the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA, which is named after Mahlangu’s first son, sections of film that can be electronically animated are applied, with two strips each across the roof, bonnet and rear section, as well as the vehicle’s sides. Like an e-book reader, there are several million microcapsules in each E Ink film. The structure and arrangement of the colour particles they contain can be changed by applying an electric voltage. This allows the typical colours and patterns of Mahlangu’s art to be generated in constantly changing compositions.

The animations are also accompanied by an equally extraordinary sound, specially composed by Renzo Vitale, the BMW Group's Creative Director, Sound, for the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA. To combine the soundscape of the BMW brand with that of the South African Ndebele culture, Vitale used sequences from Mahlangu’s voice, as well as the sound of the feather brushes she used for painting. These were combined with sounds produced by the colour pencils employed in the BMW design studio and the acoustic signal heard as feedback when operating the BMW i5’s touch display. This created a sound mix that starts off softly at the beginning of each colour change and increases in intensity as the animation progresses.

To accurately recreate every detail of the complex ornamentation, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA has been fitted with 1,349 sections of film, each of which can be individually controlled. The laser cutting process used to trim the film and the electronic control design were developed in partnership with E Ink. The adaptation of the technology for curved surfaces, as well as the programmed animations, are all BMW Group in-house developments.

Overall, colour-change technology is developing rapidly. The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink presented in 2022 had the ability to switch from white to black at the push of a button. This was followed just one year later by the first multi-coloured implementation. The 240 sections of film applied to BMW i Vision Dee were able to display up to 32 colours. This latest phase of development now enables even more colours and patterns. At the same time, the sections of the film are more robust – which could make potential future series production easier. However, for the time being, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA will remain one of a kind.

Tribute to a pioneering artist and her work.
As a globally respected artist, Esther Mahlangu is known for her Ndebele paintings, whose ornamentation originally symbolised major events or festive occasions. Mahlangu separated the designs from their original meaning and transferred them for the first time to canvas, carpets and everyday objects, thus preserving them for the future. The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA is now reinterpreting this artistic language.

In presenting this designer car at Frieze Los Angeles, BMW continues its long-standing cooperation with the renowned art fair. At the same time, the BMW Art Car that formed the basis for this tribute will also be on display in South Africa for the first time in over 30 years as part of the exhibition hosted by the Iziko Museums of South Africa and the BMW Group in Cape Town “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting”: Esther Mahlangu. A Retrospective. The exhibition, which runs until 11 August 2024, honours the life’s work of one of South Africa’s most influential artists and cultural ambassadors.

In Los Angeles, BMW will once again be presenting Frieze Music in collaboration with Frieze. Since 2019, the joint initiative between the two partners has brought together a large group of musicians at the intersection of music and art. The event’s return to Los Angeles will be celebrated on 29 February with a live performance by Sudan Archives at the Hammer Museum.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The BMW 5 Series.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BMW XM 50e: high performance with maximum efficiency.

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

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

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

Highway Assistant: innovative Level 2 functionality for more models.

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

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

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

New digital services, My BMW App with additional functions.

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

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

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

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

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Munich/Sölden. To round off the year, BMW is inviting international media to Sölden, to Innovation @Summit, on the Austrian glacier. Absolute highlight: in addition to the BMW 5 Series launched in October, innovative highlights in the areas of driverless@Developement, artificial intelligence and highly automated driving will be presented. During intensive test drives under winter conditions, the smart business sedan and Driverless @Developement vehicles can demonstrate their dynamic driving qualities several times over.

BMW 5 Series impresses with unique handling on ice and snow.

In the new BMW 5 Series, the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) driving stability control, the near-actuator wheel slip limitation and the drive control are interlinked in such a way that they can flexibly coordinate and complement each other in any driving situation. The integrated application of all drive and chassis systems is the prerequisite for the excellent handling characteristics of the BMW 5 Series in winter testing. The more demanding the conditions, the more the purely electric model variant of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan impresses with the speed and precision of its control systems. It offers a harmony of optimal traction when starting off and superior driving stability when cornering or when braking, which is unique in the competitive environment. 

With the latest battery cell technology and intelligently controlled heat management, the fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, which has been further developed for the new BMW i5, enables a long range and short charging times during stops, even at extreme sub-zero temperatures. “Powered by Austrian Engineering”: The development center in Steyr is exclusively responsible for all BMW Group electric vehicles.

Innovation in vehicle testing: Driverless @Developement, at BMW Group, increases efficiency and quality in the development of vehicles and technologies. Testing is now taking place on Austria's highest glacier, together with international media.

Since 2002, the BMW Group has been working on automatically operating test vehicles on test sites. The innovative, new Driver-less @Development program massively increases efficiency and quality in the development of new vehicles and technologies. In addition, automating recurring, monotonous driving situations relieves employees, including when testing driver assistance systems and automated vehicle functions. Increased development speed and quality improvement are achieved through better reproducibility and reduction of error frequencies, for example when comparing components. Another advantage of Driver-less @Development is the reduction of the risk of accidents and the improved health of BMW employees through physical and psychological relief.

The BMW Group will provide further insights at workshops on the topics of highly automated driving and the use of AI in the automotive sector.

Technology on the next level: Highly automated driving at Level 2 and Level 3. Automated driving workshop: today and tomorrow.

Take your hands off the wheel and temporarily turn your attention away from traffic — that is highly automated driving at Level 3. BMW Personal Pilot L3 is the name of the new function that relieves customers of the task of driving in defined traffic situations and regulates speed, distance and lane guidance for this purpose. With the introduction of Level 3 functionality in the BMW 7 Series, the BMW Group is the first automotive manufacturer to offer both a Level 2 and a Level 3 function in its product portfolio, which allows hands to be removed from the steering wheel and positioned comfortably. For highly automated driving at level 3, the BMW Personal Pilot L3 is the prerequisite for concentrating on secondary activities away from traffic. The live HD map with exact routes is constantly compared with highly accurate GPS positioning and, in combination with 360° sensors, ensures precise positioning and environmental monitoring. The live HD map is always up to date. In addition to cameras, vehicles equipped with the BMW Personal Pilot L3 also have the latest generation of ultra-sound and radar sensors and a highly sensitive 3D lidar sensor to monitor the environment and traffic conditions.

Thanks to this technology package, the BMW Personal Pilot L3 works very reliably even in darkness. These qualities are unique in a competitive environment. Automated driving at SAE level 3 increases both comfort and safety on public roads.

A particularly innovative, semi-automated driving function at SAE level 2 is already possible with BMW Highway Assist in all models of the new BMW 5 Series. There is also a unique, active lane change assistant with eye confirmation. This function in the new BMW 5 Series is primarily designed for long-distance driving, where it allows you to take a particularly relaxed posture behind the wheel. This additional function of Steering and Lane Guidance Assist provides speed and distance control as well as steering control at speeds of up to 130 km/h.

Performance boost through AI support.

The BMW Group has been using artificial intelligence for several years, for example in production for quality control, in driving assistance systems with computer vision, or indirectly when analyzing change documents or in machine translation. The breakthrough of large language models has opened up many new fields of application and is used, for example, for brainstorming in design, for generating texts, code and images in vehicle development, IT, and marketing and sales. The focus is always on the interplay of man and machine: At the BMW Group, people are at the center of everything the company does.

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In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2022 was € 23.5 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.6 billion. As of 31 December 2022, the BMW Group had a workforce of 149,475 employees.

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Ljubljana, oktober 2023. Med 23. in 27. oktobrom 2023 je v Istri potekala predstavitev novega BMW serije 5 in BMW i5 – kot nov simbol trajnostne premium mobilnosti v segmentu vozil višjega srednjega razreda in popolnoma električnega BMW i7 M70 xDrive, ki s 660 konjskih moči in 1100 Nm navora velja za najzmogljivejši električni model v celotnem portfelju BMW Group. Predstavitve se je udeležilo več kot 80 novinarjev in vplivnežev iz Avstrije, Bolgarije, Cipra, Češke, Grčije, Hrvaške, Madžarske, Malte, Nizozemske, Poljske, Romunije, Slovenije in Slovaške.  Ker BMW Group svojo preobrazbo oblikuje s ključnimi elementi elektrifikacije, digitalizacije in krožnega gospodarstva, smo prav tako predstavili strategijo trajnosti v celotnem življenjskem ciklu avtomobila.

Edinstvena izkušnja v vožnji.

Udeleženci dogodka so imeli tekom dneva priložnost vožnje za volanom BMW i5 M60 xDrive, BMW i5 eDrive40, BMW 520d xDrive Limuzina ter BMW i7 M70 xDrive in ob tem izkusiti užitek v vožnji ob spremljavi istrskih gurmanskih užitkov. Pot jih je vodila po Istri, kjer so izkusili luksuz nove sedmice, daljšo vožnjo po avtocestah in vozno dinamiko, ki jo je BMW Serije 5 s svojo močjo in eleganco zmožen tudi na regionalnih cestah.

Osma generacija limuzine BMW serije 5 - digitalna, dinamična in prvič povsem električna kot BMW i5. 

BMW serijo 5 zaznamuje tehnološko odprta in prilagodljiva arhitektura pogona s povsem električnimi, priključno-hibridnimi, bencinskimi in dizelskimi motorji z enotnim konceptom in zasnovo vozila. Jasen, zmanjšan oblikovalski jezik in atletski proporci poudarjajo športno eleganco in prisotnost značilnega dizajna limuzine BMW serije 5.  Napredni BMW iDrive s funkcijo "QuickSelect" in BMW Operating System 8.5. , igranje iger v avtomobilu z igralno platformo AirConsole in novi načini My Modes omogočajo uporabniško izkušnjo na višjem nivoju.
  

BMW serije 5 prvič v povsem električni različici kot BMW i5. 

Vodilno vlogo na poti k trajnostni premium mobilnosti v segmentu vozil višjega srednjega razredaprevzemaosma generacija BMW serije 5, ki je prvič kot najuspešnejša poslovna limuzina na svetu s prepoznavnim dizajnom, edinstvenim ravnovesjem med športnostjo in voznim udobjem, inovativno opremo in naprednimi digitalnimi storitvami na voljo v povsem novi električni različici kot BMW i5. Tako kot vse prejšnje generacije modelov se tudi BMW i5 proizvaja v tovarni BMW Group v Dingolfingu, kjer si BMW Group prizadeva preoblikovati in razvijati tovarne na poti do BMW iFACTORY.

BMW i7 M70 zagotavlja popolno kombinacijo električne mobilnosti in zmogljivosti ter predstavlja edinstveno izkušnjo v svojem segmentu.

BMW i7 M70 xDrive, ki proizvaja največjo moč povsem električnega vozila skupine BMW Group doslej, predstavlja še en mejnik za BMW M GmbH pri preoblikovanju električne mobilnosti. Po uvedbi BMW i4 M50 - najbolje prodajanega modela BMW M GmbH na svetu v letu 2022 - in BMW iX M60 je to zdaj tretji zmogljivi model podjetja s popolnoma električnim pogonskim sistemom. Poganja ga par električnih motorjev, vsak na svoji osi, kar zagotavlja največjo sistemsko moč 485 kW/660 KM in pospešek do 100 km/h v zgolj 3,7 sekundah. Specifični M  oblikovni elementi na bokih in zadku jasno kažejo zmogljivostni značaj najvišje različice modela.

Digitalna predstavitev o trajnosti v celotnem življenjskem ciklu avtomobila.

Annette Connor, vodja korporativnih strategij na področju trajnostnega razvoja in mobilnosti v BMW Group, nam je predstavila trajnostno strategijo v celotnem življenjskem ciklu avtomobila in ob tem povedala: «Strankam želimo zagotoviti preglednost celotnega življenjskega cikla avtomobila in slednje razširiti ne le z osredotočanjem na vpliv C02 na podnebje, temveč tudi na vsa druga področja in razsežnosti trajnostnega razvoja, kot sta krožno gospodarstvo in družbena odgovornost.«

BMW Group si prizadeva pospešiti trajnostni razvoj s popolno elektrifikacijo modelov, ki naj bi do leta 2030 predstavljali 50 % prodaje po vsem svetu, hkrati pa bi še vedno nadaljnjo razvijali tehnologijo motorjev z notranjim zgorevanjem in tehnologijo na vodik.

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

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

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

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

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

Druga generacija BMW X2 – zdaj na voljo tudi s popolnoma električnim pogonom kot BMW iX2. Nova verzija modela, ki je kot prvi v premijskem kompaktnem segmentu uvedel koncept športnega terenskega kupeja, je zdaj še bolj razpoznavna, še bolj športna in še bolj usmerjena v prihodnost. Ekstrovertiran videz z znatno večjimi merami, vpadljivo silhueto kupeja in dinamičnimi linijami. Velikodušno odmerjena notranjost in sodobna zasnova voznikovega prostora. Novi BMW iDrive s QuickSelect in BMW Operating System 9 za inovativne digitalne storitve, vključno z BMW Digital Premium.

Svetovna premiera na sejmu Japan Mobility Show oktobra 2023.
Prihod na trg po celem svetu od marca 2024 z izjemno širokim spektrom različic pogonskega sistema: popolnoma električni BMW iX2 xDrive30, model BMW X2 M35i xDrive M Performance, še ena bencinska različica in en model z dizelskim motorjem. Druga popolnoma električna različica in drugi dizelski model bosta sledila poleti 2024.

Napredna arhitektura novega BMW X2 omogoča prilagodljivo proizvodnjo modelov s popolnoma električnim pogonom in zelo učinkovitimi bencinskimi in dizelskimi motorji na enem samem tekočem traku v tovarni BMW Group v Regensburgu. Visokonapetostne baterije za BMW iX2 bodo prav tako izdelovali v tovarni v Regensburgu, ki se osredotoča na trajnostno mobilnost in digitalno tehnologijo.

Proporci, linije in površinska obdelava kar izžarevajo športno sposobnost, individualnost in samozavest. 
Jasno drugačen videz od kompaktnega športnega terenca BMW X1. Zunanje mere presegajo mere prejšnjega modela za 194 milimetrov po dolžini (zdaj torej 4554 milimetrov), za 21 milimetrov po širini (zdaj 1845 milimetrov) in za 64 milimetrov po višini (zdaj 1590 milimetrov). Večja medosna razdalja in širina kolotečine pripomoreta k prostornosti, udobju pri vožnji in dinamiki vožnje. Ciljno usmerjena optimizacija aerodinamičnih značilnosti poveča izkoristek, doseg in zvočno udobje.

Pokončni prednji del ima svoj pravi karakter ter vitke LED-žaromete in skoraj šestkotno ledvičko BMW z opcijsko osvetlitvijo BMW Iconic Glow (ki se s tem prvič pojavlja v premijskem kompaktnem segmentu). Prepoznavni proporci in tipična silhueta za športni terenski kupe BMW. Vpadljiv videz zadnjega dela z izrazito izbočenimi blatniki, močnimi rameni in zadnjo letvijo oz. spojlerjem. 

Izbirati je mogoče med dvema solidnima in enajstimi kovinskimi barvami, vključno z novo kovinsko varianto Fire Red in dvema odtenkoma Frozen iz BMW Individual, in poleg tega še z bogatim razponom posebnih odtenkov BMW Individual. Del standardne opreme so 17- do 20-palčna platišča iz lahke zlitine, odvisno od različice modela. Platišča iz lahke zlitine v velikostih do 21 palcev so na voljo kot opcija. 

Sodobna zasnova kabine, osredotočena na voznika, s poudarkom na digitalizaciji. 
Standardna oprema, vključno z glasovnim upravljanjem (prek BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant) in ukrivljenim zaslonom BMW s funkcijo na dotik, omogoča znatno zmanjšanje števila upravljalnih elementov. Navidezno lebdeči naslon za roko z vgrajeno nadzorno ploščo vključuje prestavno ročico popolnoma novega videza ter gumb za nastavitev glasnosti zvočnega sistema in druge funkcijske gumbe. Novi podstavek za pametne telefone v sprednjem delu sredinske konzole vključuje brezžično polnjenje za združljive mobilne telefone.

Prostorna večnamenska notranjost za pet oseb. 
Prostornino prtljažnika je mogoče povečati s 560 na 1470 litrov (BMW X2 sDrive20i: 515–1400 litrov, BMW iX2: 525–1400 litrov). Standardna naslonjala zadnjih sedežev je mogoče ločeno zlagati v razmerju 40 : 20 : 40. Opcijska vlečna kljuka, ki se upravlja elektronsko. Največja dovoljena obremenitev priklopnika je do 1800 kilogramov, odvisno od različice modela (BMW iX2:1200 kilogramov).

Na novo zasnovani sedeži z optimiziranim udobjem za dolge razdalje in s povečano funkcionalnostjo. Opcijska športna sprednja sedeža sta opremljena z izrazitimi bočnimi stranicami in ramenskim predelom, poleg tega imata nastavljiva kot in globino. Opcijsko so na voljo tudi: ogrevanje sedežev, elektronsko prilagajanje (vključno s funkcijo spomina na voznikovi strani) in podpora ledvenega predela s funkcijo masaže.

Standardna specifikacija je znatno razširjena v primerjavi s prejšnjim modelom.
Zdaj vključuje navigacijski sistem BMW Maps, klimatsko napravo z 2-področnim upravljanjem, parkirnega asistenta s kamero za vzvratno vožnjo, asistenta za vzvratno vožnjo in inovativne digitalne storitve. Novi paketi opreme omogočajo ciljno individualizacijo.

Raznovrsten nabor pogonskih sistemov obsega popolnoma električni BMW iX2 xDrive30 ter bencinske in dizelske modele.
Trivaljni in štirivaljni motorji iz nove modularne generacije motorjev Efficient Dynamics. Bencinski motor v BMW X2 sDrive20i ima 48-voltno blago hibridno tehnologijo. Zadnja verzija sedemstopenjskega menjalnika Steptronic z dvojno sklopko je standardna za vse motorje z notranjim izgorevanjem.
BMW iX2 xDrive30 zagotavlja užitek v vožnji brez lokalnih emisij zaradi visoko integriranih pogonskih enot na prednji in zadnji osi s sistemsko močjo do 230 kW/313 KM (pri začasnem povečanju najv. moči s funkcijo Boost). Doseg: 417–449 km/259–279 milj (po WLTP). Kombinirana polnilna enota standardno omogoča polnjenje z izmeničnim tokom do 11 kW, opcijsko pa do 22 kW, poleg tega omogoča polnjenje z enosmernim tokom do 130 kW. Prilagodljiva rekuperacija, zadnja različica polnilne programske opreme, avtomatsko ali ročno aktivirano predhodno ogrevanje visokonapetostne baterije pred polnjenjem z enosmernim tokom in optimizirana strategija hlajenja med postopkom; profili polnjenja se lahko shranijo. Vodenje po poti, ki je optimizirano za polnjenje, prilagojeno individualnim specifikacijam in se med potjo sproti posodablja. Nova funkcija MAX RANGE poveča doseg za do 25 odstotkov.

Inovativne rešitve glede polnjenja z BMW Charging: Opcija povezanega domačega polnjenja omogoča polnjenje na domu, ki je optimizirano glede na obremenitev in solarno energijo. Udobno polnjenje med potjo, zahvaljujoč sistemu Plug & Charge s funkcijo Multi Contract.

Model BMW X2 M35i xDrive M Performance bo na voljo od začetka prodaje novega športnega terenskega kupeja.
Maksimalna moč 221 kW/300 KM v Evropi ter 233 kW/317 KM v ZDA in na drugih trgih. Moč se prek BMW xDrive prenaša na vsa štiri kolesa. M-podvozje je na voljo standardno, zavore M Compound pa kot opcija. Izpušni sistem z dvema paroma izpušnih cevi nakazuje izjemno zmogljivost.

Optimizirana mešanica športnosti, značilne za BMW, in prepričljivega udobja med vožnjo zaradi temeljito nadgrajene tehnologije podvozja in nastavitev, specifičnih za model.
Izboljšano blaženje na sprednji osi, povezano s povratnim hodom vzmeti. Omejevalnik zdrsa pogonskih koles, ki je standardno nameščen tik ob aktuatorju, povečuje okretnost, oprijem in smerno stabilnost. Prilagodljivo M-podvozje s frekvenčno selektivnim blaženjem, športnim krmiljenjem in 15 mm nižjo lego je mogoče odkljukati na seznamu opcij. Integriran zavorni sistem optimizira občutek na pedalu in tudi odziv na pozive za zavorne posege s strani asistenčnih sistemov. Zavore M Sport so na voljo kot opcija.

Širok nabor sistemov za avtomatizirano vožnjo in parkiranje.
Standardna specifikacija vsebuje asistenta za uravnavanje hitrosti z zavorno funkcijo, zadnjo različico sistema opozarjanja pred nevarnostjo čelnega trka ter parkirnega asistenta, vključno s kamero za pomoč pri vzvratni vožnji in asistentom za vzvratno vožnjo. Med opcijami na dodatnem seznamu so asistent za krmiljenje in ohranjanje vozila na voznem pasu, aktivni asistent za uravnavanje hitrosti s funkcijo Stop & Go, funkcija aktivne navigacije, funkcija opozarjanja na izstop iz vozila, projektor BMW Head-Up, Surround View, Remote 3D View, BMW Drive Recorder in sistem snemanja kraje Remote Theft Recorder. Storitev Remote Software Upgrades kupcem omogoča, da funkcije dodajo naknadno ali pa jih posodobijo.

Večsenzorna izkušnja vozila BMW iDrive na podlagi novega operacijskega sistema BMW Operating System 9 z novozasnovanim domačim zaslonom in hitro dosegljivo tehnologijo QuickSelect na ukrivljenem prikazovalniku BMW.
Popolnoma digitalni zaslon, sestavljen iz 10,25-palčnega informacijskega prikazovalnika in 10,7-palčnega nadzornega prikazovalnika. Inteligentni osebni asistent BMW z dodatnimi sposobnostmi omogoča naravni govor ter proaktivne in relevantne predloge; nove variante vizualizacije. Navigacijski sistem BMW Maps v oblaku, opcijsko z Augmented View na nadzornem prikazovalniku.

Nova ponudba BMW Digital Premium v trgovini BMW ConnectedDrive v avto prinaša igre ter pretočno predvajanje (streaming) zvoka in videa. 
Sodelovanje z igralno platformo AirConsole omogoča novo obliko igranja iger v avtu, edinstveno v avtomobilski panogi, s širokim izborom priložnostnih iger. Pretočno predvajanje videoposnetkov (ki ga omogoča Xperi TiVo) z vsebinami, specifičnimi za vsako državo. Poleg tega BMW Digital Premium razširja funkcije storitve BMW Maps, npr. s storitvijo Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), in nudi dodatne načine My Modes ter svetlobne efekte kot pozdrav.

Integracija pametnih telefonov z Apple CarPlay® in Android Auto™. 
V vozilu je mogoča uporaba osebne kartice eSIM, zasnovane za standard 5G. Aplikacija My BMW zagotavlja univerzalni digitalni vmesnik, ki se lahko med drugim uporablja za nadzor postopka polnjenja pri BMW iX2. BMW Digital Key Plus z ultra širokopasovno radijsko tehnologijo. Novi paket storitev Proactive Care na podlagi podatkov in s podporo umetne inteligence za prikladno digitalno sporazumevanje med strankami in trgovci BMW.

Različice modela:

BMW iX2xDrive30:

Tehnologija BMW eDrive pete generacije, po en elektromotor spredaj in zadaj, električni sistem štirikolesnega pogona BMW xDrive.

Izhodna moč: 230 kW/313 KM pri 4300–15.200 vrt./min (vključno z začasnim povečanjem največje moči s funkcijo Boost).

Največji navor sistema: 494 Nm pri 0–4900 vrt./min.

Pospešek (0–100 km/h): 5,6 sekunde.

Največja hitrost: 180 km/h.

Poraba električne energije, kombinirana po ciklu WLTP: 17,7–

16,3 kWh/100 km.

Poraba električne energije, kombinirana po NEDC: –.

Doseg: 417–449 km po ciklu WLTP.

BMW X2 sDrive 20i:
Trivaljni bencinski motor, 48-voltna blaga hibridna tehnologija, sedemstopenjski menjalnik Steptronic z dvojno sklopko.
Pogonski sistem, splo š no:
Izhodna moč: 125 kW/170 KM. Navor: 280 Nm*.

Motor BMW Twinpower Turbo:
Prostornina: 1499 ccm
Nazivna moč: 115 kW/156 KM pri 4700–6500 vrt./min. 
Nazivni navor: 240 Nm pri 1500–4400 vrt./min.
Elektromotor:
Nazivna moč: 14 kW/19 KM. 
Nazivni navor: 55 Nm.

Zmogljivost, poraba, emisije:

Pospešek (0–100 km/h): 8,3 sekunde.

Največja hitrost: 213 km/h.

Poraba goriva, kombinirana po ciklu WLTP: 6,5–6,0 l/100 km.

Poraba goriva, kombinirana po ciklu NEDC: –.

Emisije CO₂, kombinirane po ciklu WLTP: 148–136 g/km.
Emisije CO₂, kombinirane po ciklu NEDC: –.

Emisijski standard: Euro 6e.

BMW X2 M35i xDrive:
Štirivaljni vrstni bencinski motor, sedemstopenjski Steptronic menjalnik z dvojno sklopko, BMW xDrive.

Prostornina: 1998 ccm, moč: 221 kW/300 KM pri 5750–6500 vrt./min.

Največji navor: 400 Nm pri 2000–4500 vrt./min.                           

Pospešek (0–100 km/h): 5,4 sekunde.

Največja hitrost: 250 km/h.

Poraba goriva, kombinirana po ciklu WLTP: 8,0–7,7 l/100 km.

Poraba goriva, kombinirana po ciklu NEDC: –.

Emisije CO₂, kombinirane po ciklu WLTP: 181–174 g/km. 
Emisije CO₂, kombinirane po ciklu NEDC: –.

Emisijski standard: Euro 6e.

BMW X2 sDrive18d:
Štirivaljni vrstni dizelski motor, sedemstopenjski Steptronic menjalnik z dvojno sklopko.

Prostornina: 1995 ccm, moč: 110 kW/150 KM pri 3750–4000 vrt./min.

Največji navor: 360 Nm pri 1500–2500 vrt./min.

Pospešek (0–100 km/h): 8,9 sekunde.

Največja hitrost: 210 km/h.

Poraba goriva, kombinirana po ciklu WLTP: 5,5–5,1 l/100 km.

Poraba goriva, kombinirana po ciklu NEDC: –.

Emisije CO₂, kombinirane po ciklu WLTP: 145–133 g/km. 
Emisije CO₂, kombinirane po ciklu NEDC: –.

Emisijski standard: Euro 6e.

^{* Dosežen s kombinacijo motorja z notranjim zgorevanjem (navedena nominalna vrednost) in elektromotorja (do navedene nominalne vrednosti).}

^{Vse navedene modelne različice, funkcije opreme, tehnični podatki in poraba goriva/električne energije ter vrednosti emisij veljajo za ponudbo na nemškem trgu. Mere in meritve se nanašajo na vozila z osnovno konfiguracijo opreme v Nemčiji. Lahko se razlikujejo glede na velikost platišč/pnevmatik in izbrane postavke s seznama dodatne opreme.}

_{Uradna poraba goriva, emisije CO2, poraba električne energije in električni doseg so bili določeni na podlagi predpisanega postopka merjenja v skladu z veljavno evropsko Uredbo (ES) št. 2007/715. Kjer je prikazan doseg, podatki WLTP upoštevajo vpliv vseh dodatnih opcij opreme.}

_{Samo uradni podatki na podlagi postopka WLTP so na voljo za nove modele, ki so bili tipsko preizkušeni po 1. 1. 2021. Poleg tega po Uredbi EU 2022/195 vrednosti NEDC ne bodo več vključene v potrdila EC o skladnosti od 1. 1. 2023. Dodatne informacije o merilnih postopkih WLTP in NEDC boste našli na www.bmw.de/wltp.}

_{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 naslovu Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, ter na spletni strani https://www.dat.de/co2/.}

V prilogi je na voljo dodatno medijsko gradivo novega BMW serije 5. 

On location photos and footage International Media Launch

Lisbon, Portugal.

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Munich. BMW is consistently continuing its model offensive in the field of
e-mobility and is presenting another all-electric variant of the new Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in the premium compact segment. The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (combined power consumption: 17.2 – 15.4 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km, provisional values) enables a particularly attractive and at the same time economical entry into the world of premium electric mobility. The second all-electric model variant of the compact SAV is powered by an electric motor with a maximum output of 150 kW/204 hp (with temporary boost) and has a range of 430 to 475 kilometres (provisional values according to WLTP).

By expanding its range in the premium compact segment, the BMW Group is opening up locally emission-free driving pleasure to broad target groups and thus providing additional impetus for the ramp-up of e-mobility. The new BMW iX1 eDrive20 will be available from the start of production in November 2023 at a recommended retail price of 47,900 euros (incl. VAT). Like the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (combined power consumption: 18.1 – 16.8 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km) it is manufactured at the BMW Group plant in Regensburg.

Highly efficient electric drive, state-of-the-art charging technology, excellent range.

As in all of the brand's current electric vehicles, the new BMW iX1 eDrive20 also uses the current fifth generation BMW eDrive technology. A highly integrated drive unit on the front axle of the new entry-level model generates an instantaneously available maximum torque of 247 Nm in addition to the maximum output of 150 kW/204 hp. The compact SAV accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 170 km/h.

The high-voltage battery, which is housed in the vehicle floor to save space, has a usable energy content of 64.7 kWh. Its high energy density, together with the efficiency of the e-motor, contributes to the the car’s favourable power consumption and delivers an excellent range compared to the competition. The Combined Charging Unit of the new BMW iX1 eDrive20 enables AC charging with up to 11 kW as standard. This allows the high-voltage battery to be charged from zero to 100 percent of its capacity within 6.5 hours. Three-phase AC charging with an output of up to 22 kW is optionally available. This reduces charging time to 3:45 hours. The battery can be charged using direct current with a power of up to 130 kW. The battery's state of charge can be increased from 10 to 80 percent within 29 minutes at a fast charging station.

The short charging times result from a particularly efficient charging software among other things. The charging power can be very specifically controlled while energy is being fed in. In addition, anticipatory thermal management ensures that the temperature of the high-voltage battery is optimally controlled in good time before a stopover at a fast-charging station. When the navigation system is active, the battery is automatically pre-conditioned before a planned charging stop. Pre-conditioning the battery can be manually activated and deactivated by the customer at any time.

Advanced operation thanks to new BMW iDrive with "QuickSelect".

The new BMW iX1 eDrive20 offers a comprehensive range of standard equipment, including the BMW Maps navigation system, 2-zone automatic air conditioning, numerous modern driver assistance systems, the Parking Assistant including Reversing Assist Camera and numerous innovative digital services. The new BMW iDrive with "QuickSelect" and the new BMW Operating System 9 are also standard equipment. It enables a wider range of digital content for information and entertainment, faster update cycles for over-the-air functions as well as optimised access to many specific online services such as 3rd party apps, extended navigation and parking services and additional possibilities for personalisation, for example through further My Modes. In this way, the BMW Operating System 9 also creates the conditions for the customer to customise the system to a high degree with additional digital services, which are available with the new BMW Digital Premium offer.

The BMW Curved Display is the heart of the display and control system. It consists of a 10.25-inch Information Display and a Control Display with a screen diagonal of 10.7 inches under a common glass surface curved towards the driver. The latest BMW iDrive generation features a redesigned start screen with "QuickSelect".
This means that the system has received an improved menu structure, oriented towards devices from the consumer electronics sector. "QuickSelect” enables functions to be accessed directly without having to switch to submenus. This means that the new BMW iDrive is even more consistently geared towards intuitive touch operation and control via natural language.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World premiere: the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World premiere: the BMW i7 Protection.

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

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

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

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

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

Trailblazing: the BMW iX5 Hydrogen.

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

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

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

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

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BMW unveils a new generation of protection vehicles in the luxury sedan segment.
The two models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series succeed in blending an unrivalled protection concept with outstanding levels of ride comfort and spaciousness, exceptionally advanced equipment features and the class-beating dynamic prowess for which the brand is renowned. As the world’s first ever protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is a genuine trailblazer. Driven by two powerful electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 14.6 l/100 km [19.3 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions: 328 g/km, provisional figures). 

The integrated security concept of the new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection was factored into the development of the new BMW 7 Series range. It centres around the new BMW Protection Core, which is unique worldwide and comprises the model-specific self-supporting body structure made from armour steel. This is then combined with features such as additional armouring for the underbody and roof and armoured glass. Both models will be built at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in an elaborate “craft manufacturing” process. The two protection vehicles are set to make their public debut at the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show in Munich, with deliveries to customers requiring special protection commencing in December 2023.

The new protection models offer customised protection from attacks with firearms or explosives for at-risk individuals. They have been classified as offering class VR9 protection based on the internationally recognised official test criteria of Germany’s Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für Angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen (Association of Test Laboratories for Attack-Resistant Materials and Constructions – VPAM, for short). The certification is based, among other things, on the third edition of the guidelines for Bullet Resistant Vehicles (VPAM BRV) with regard to ballistic resistance and the guidelines for Explosive Resistant Vehicles (VPAM ERV, third edition) and PAS 300 with regard to blast resistance. The glass for the two models even protects against fire from calibre 7.62x54 R ammunition — a threat from the highest civilian resistance class VPAM 10. A partial protection extension is also available as an option for the new BMW 7 Series Protection in defined bodywork areas against fire from VPAM 10 ammunition.

The first all-electric model in its protection category and offered exclusively in Europe, the BMW i7 Protection demonstrates how outstanding qualities in terms of security level, driving dynamics, ride comfort and interior comfort are perfectly compatible with a rigorous focus on sustainability. Its arrival sees the BMW Group once again acting as a pioneer in the field of locally emission-free mobility for individuals requiring special protection. At the IAA Mobility 2021 show, the company presented the BMW Concept iX5 Hydrogen Protection VR6, the first protection vehicle with a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell drive system to be certified anywhere in the world. It showcased the BMW Group’s ability to come up with sustainable solutions even in this specialised vehicle segment by applying its standout development expertise.

Innovative protection concept featuring unique BMW Protection Core.

The innovative protection concept for BMW’s new protection sedans is a product of traditional know-how combined with cutting-edge technology. BMW has now amassed 45 years of experience in the development and production of protection vehicles. The protection concept currently applied was devised as part of the series production development process for the new BMW 7 Series and, more than ever, offers major advantages over armouring a finished vehicle at a later date.

This is largely thanks to the unique BMW Protection Core, which sees the entire supporting structure for a protection sedan’s body constructed from armour steel for the first time. Its three-dimensionally engineered elements are all made of exceptionally resistant, hot-formed steel alloys. The BMW Protection Core forms a self-supporting protective cell, which is then combined with protection-spec doors, armouring for the underbody and safety glass.

Special armouring designed to offer maximum protection against explosives in particular has been used for both the roof and underbody of the two protection sedans. This means the occupants are also protected from drone attacks with explosive charges, for example, and from fragments dispersed by hand grenades on detonation.

Also to be found on the list of standard security features for the BMW 7 Series Protection is a self-sealing fuel tank, with special casing that enables it to seal itself after being hit by a bullet to prevent any loss of fuel.

As part of the certification process, the special protection elements must demonstrate their ability to resist attack by undergoing a demanding procedure. In addition to this, experts from an independent state testing institute conduct firearms and explosive tests on the vehicle. The official inspection and certification of the complete vehicle finally provides confirmation of the all-round protection offered by the holistic concept for the new protection vehicles from BMW.

Greater spaciousness, lower weight and sharper agility combined with uncompromising occupant protection.

The structural protection concept achieved with the pioneering BMW Protection Core endows the new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection with an unrivalled set of characteristics. When seen from the outside, just a few details distinguish the two protection sedans from a regular 7 Series Sedan with the M Sport package. Their discreet and largely inconspicuous appearance on public roads represents an additional safety factor for people requiring protection.

The BMW Protection Core design principle has the added effect of increasing the cabin’s spaciousness. Thanks to the fully integrated protection concept, the levels of room and seating comfort in the front and rear hardly differ from those to be found inside a conventional BMW 7 Series Sedan in all key criteria.

The innovative protection concept used for the new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection has additionally allowed their weight to be optimised compared with predecessor models. Not only does the weight saving result in a considerably higher load-carrying capacity, it also has a particularly positive effect on the protection sedans’ handling abilities. The optimised weight combines with the increase in body rigidity (another benefit of the BMW Protection Core) to deliver unrivalled levels of agility. This all translates into extremely precise handling control, excellent cornering dynamics and outstanding figures for acceleration and top speed.

BMW i7 Protection: outstanding security, zero tailpipe emissions and no compromises.

The BMW i7 Protection brings the all-electric mobility experience to the protection vehicle segment for the first time. Individuals requiring special protection are therefore able to choose a vehicle that requires no compromises to be made in terms of either security or sustainable drive technology.

The locally emission-free powertrain on board the BMW i7 Protection comprises one electric motor at the front axle and another at the rear. It uses numerous components taken from the drive system in the brand’s most powerful all-electric production model, the BMW i7 M70 xDrive (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 23.7 – 20.8 kWh/ 100 km), allowing it to deliver supreme performance. The two electric motors together create an electric all-wheel-drive system with a combined output of up to 400 kW/544 hp and maximum combined torque of 745 Newton metres (549 lb-ft).

The instantaneous power delivery, distribution of power to all four wheels and intelligent networking of all the powertrain and chassis systems guarantee exceptional traction, directional stability and dynamic prowess. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 160 km/h (99 mph).

BMW 7 Series Protection: unwavering protection, superior dynamics.

The petrol-engined version of the new protection sedan has a latest-generation V8 unit under the bonnet. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes an upgraded turbocharging system with electrically operated blow-off valve and indirect charge air cooling, along with a cross-bank exhaust manifold. The new 4.4-litre eight-cylinder engine uses 48V mild hybrid technology to optimise power delivery and efficiency.

The new drive system generates maximum output of 390 kW/530 hp and peak torque of 750 Nm (553 lb-ft). The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system directs drive power to all four wheels as required. The new BMW 7 Series Protection combines superior driving dynamics with levels of efficiency that are also unrivalled. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.6 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).

Model-specific chassis technology for assured performance.

The new BMW i7 Protection and BMW 7 Series Protection come with chassis technology that has been modified and tuned specifically for these models and makes allowance for the additional weight resulting from their special protection features. This produces superbly assured performance in any situation. Thanks to a robust basic construction and the presence of sophisticated chassis systems, passengers in the rear compartment are also able to enjoy exceptional levels of ride comfort. The protection sedans also make their mark with precisely controllable handling, even when they are being driven hard, such as when escaping from an attack.

Unique in the segment: Integral Active Steering.

The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection are the first and only protection vehicles in their segments to be fitted with Integral Active Steering. This rear-wheel steering functionality not only reduces the car’s turning circle when manoeuvring, it also increases precision and the dynamic response through quickly taken corners. Another key attribute of Integral Active Steering – which is specified as standard – is how it enhances driving comfort for rear-seat passengers.

20-inch light-alloy wheels with exclusive PAX tyres.

The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection are fitted with 20-inch light-alloy wheels, which represents a standout offering in their segments and enables the use of a particularly powerful braking system.

The model-specific light-alloy wheels in star-spoke design are fitted with tyres – supplied by Michelin in the dimensions 255-740 R510 – that have been specifically developed for the protection sedans. The large diameter of these tyres and the extremely high volume of air they hold compared with rivals enhance ride comfort, while the larger contact area benefits traction and driving stability. The PAX tyres have a runflat ring positioned on the wheel rim which allows the car to continue its journey at up to 80 km/h (50 mph) even in the event of a total loss of pressure.

Driver assistance systems with information and warning function.

In keeping with their status as protection vehicles, the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection are equipped with an extensive selection of driver assistance systems. The functionality of this tech is focused on supporting professional chauffeurs with information and warnings, but without actively intervening to control the vehicle.

The highly advanced sensors developed for the new BMW 7 Series range and all of the cameras available for the luxury sedan are also fitted on the protection vehicles. These provide precise and detailed information on the area around the vehicle in all situations. The requisite data and images are supplied by e.g. the parking view, Panorama View, Remote 3D View and BMW Drive Recorder functions included in the Parking Assistant Plus package. Also on hand are the alert functions of the front-collision warning, Crossroads Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Speed Limit Info systems.

Extensive comfort-enhancing features with exclusive details.

In order to optimise visibility out of the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection in low ambient temperatures, an electric heating function for both the windscreen and the front sections of the side windows comes as standard. Model-specific pre-heating is available as an option.

Another item on the options list is a cool box integrated between the rear seats to ensure the on-board drinks supplies are kept cold. Its net capacity of eight litres offers sufficient space for two water bottles and two glasses, which can be cooled to 4 or 10 degrees Celsius as desired.

The standard-fitted Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, meanwhile, lays on a high-end audio experience. The 1,265-watt digital amplifier, individually adjustable equalizers and 28 speakers combine to deliver a full, even sound for all those on board. The system also includes a pair of exciters integrated into each of the seats, which convert low bass frequencies into noticeable vibrations.

An exclusive convenience feature offered for the first time on a BMW model is motorised assistance for opening and closing the doors, which comes as standard. It is available immediately after unlocking the car and reduces the force required to open or close the armoured doors. Also unique in this segment is a function that enables occupants to close the doors automatically at the touch of a button after climbing in.

Passengers in the second row of seats in the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection benefit from electrically operated roller sunblinds for the windows on both sides. The blinds extend horizontally from the B-pillar towards the C-pillar and offer what is known as a spy position. Here, the sunblind opens by around ten centimetres at the touch of a button to allow a view outside. From this position, passengers have the option of opening or closing the sunblind fully. A model-specific roller sunblind for the rear window is also included as standard.

Broad range of options for individualising the exterior and interior.

The integrated protection concept of the protection sedans and production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing maximise the scope for customers to put their personal touch on the exterior and interior. Offered as an option alongside the standard illuminated BMW kidney Iconic Glow are the BMW crystal headlights Iconic Glow. The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection can be specified in almost all of the body colours available for the new BMW 7 Series range. These include the BMW Individual paint finishes and BMW Individual special paint finishes. The exterior design options are closely aligned with those available for the standard versions of the cars and allow the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection to maintain a low-profile presence in public areas.

The appointments and design of the interior can likewise be adapted to personal needs and desires at a detail level. Multifunction seats, BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery, and heated and ventilated seats for the front and rear occupants are all part of standard specification. A massage function can be specified for all seats as an option. The optional Executive Lounge includes comfort seats with a reclining function for the rear seat behind the front passenger. The range of optional seat and interior surfaces is also carried over from the richly varied options list for the new BMW 7 Series.

BMW iDrive with BMW Curved Display and integrated operation of model-specific security functions.

The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection are equipped with the latest generation of BMW iDrive based on BMW Operating System 8.5. The system is intuitive to use and operates in a way that will be familiar to BMW drivers. The driver can therefore view all the important information on the BMW Curved Display at the right time and in the right place within their direct line of sight. The special functions relevant to occupant protection are also operated via BMW iDrive. They can be activated and controlled in full using the touchscreen capability of the control display.

A camera-based additional interior mirror can be specified as an option. This shows the image feed from the Reversing Assist Camera in the control display’s panorama view at all driving speeds and on any kind of route. The electronic additional interior mirror is unique in the protection vehicles segment in this form.

The standard-fitted intercom system allows the car’s occupants to communicate with people on the outside without having to open doors or windows. Key features here are microphones integrated into the exterior mirrors, an outside speaker, the hands-free microphone embedded in the headliner and supplementary speakers in the interior. Added to which, a rod microphone can be fitted as an option in the centre console storage tray to enable effective communication with people outside the car even when the windows are closed.

Effective protection measures for a variety of attack scenarios.

With their wide-ranging standard and optional equipment features, the new protection sedans from BMW offer custom-spec protection in attack scenarios of various types. The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection can be tailored precisely to any purpose, with items including a fresh-air supply system, a fire extinguisher with automatic and manual discharge, flashing lights, radio transceivers and flag poles for when the car is on official duty, plus other special customer-specific options.

Security built in from the start: integrated protection concept, service provided worldwide by trained experts, special driver training.

The many years of experience amassed by BMW in the manufacture of protection vehicles has enabled the company to achieve outstanding levels of protection with the new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection – as, most notably, has the decision to develop these vehicles alongside the standard variants of the new BMW 7 Series. The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection offer built-in security from the factory. Unlike retrofit solutions carried out by an external provider, the integral protection concept of these vehicles ensures not only maximum security under armed attack, but also well-resolved handling and the dynamic responses expected of a BMW in dangerous situations. The development expertise of the world’s most successful premium carmaker has produced a wealth of innovative functions that allow people requiring special protection to enjoy an even safer and more secure mobility experience. The smooth integration of the model-specific protection features within the BMW iDrive system helps ensure these features are intuitive, safe and comfortable for the driver to use in any situation.

Customers around the world can take advantage of individual and discreet consultancy arrangements and an array of other services. For example, specific customer requests can be accommodated when it comes to equipping their vehicle with additional protection and/or convenience features. Service and maintenance for the protection sedans are provided by an international network of BMW service outlets, with the work carried out exclusively by trained experts in certified specialist workshops.

BMW also offers special Protection driver training courses. These programmes, which BMW has been hosting for more than 35 years, are offered at various intensity levels depending on the prior knowledge of the participants involved and take place at several locations around the world. The training courses are led by highly qualified experts and their content ranges from comprehensive theory sessions to practical vehicle control exercises and tactical response training.

Osma generacija limuzine BMW serije 5 - digitalna, dinamična in prvič povsem električna kot BMW i5. Nova izdaja najuspešnejše poslovne limuzine na svetu s prepoznavnim dizajnom, edinstvenim ravnovesjem med športnostjo in voznim udobjem, inovativno opremo in naprednimi digitalnimi storitvami. BMW i5 kot nov simbol trajnostne premium mobilnosti v segmentu vozil višjega srednjega razreda.

Uvedba nove limuzine BMW serije 5 na trg od oktobra 2023 z globalno usmerjeno strukturo ponudbe. 
Popolnoma električni BMW i5 je že od začetka na voljo po vsem svetu, od pomladi 2024 pa tudi kot potovalni model. Visoko učinkoviti bencinski in dizelski motorji z 48-voltno tehnologijo blagega hibrida v vsaki različici za posamezno tržišče. Razširitev ponudbe na priključne hibridne modele spomladi 2024.

Že od začetka tehnološko odprta in prilagodljiva arhitektura pogona. 
Povsem električni, priključni hibridni, bencinski in dizelski motorji z enotnim konceptom in zasnovo vozila. Različice modela Ali izdelujejo izključno v tovarni BMW Group v Dingolfingu. Tradicionalna proizvodna lokacija, v kateri že 50 let izdelujejo vozila BMW serije 5. Dosledno zmanjšanje odtisa _C02 s trajnostno strategijo, ki vključuje tudi dobavno verigo, izbiro materialov, ki varčujejo z viri, in uporabo zelene električne energije v proizvodnji.

Reinterpretacija značilnega dizajna limuzine BMW serije 5.
Jasen, zmanjšan oblikovalski jezik in atletski proporci poudarjajo športno eleganco in prisotnost. Zunanje mere so se povečale za 97 milimetrov - na 5.060 milimetrov, v širino za 32 milimetrov - na 1.900 milimetrov in v višino za 36 milimetrov - na 1.515 milimetrov. Medosna razdalja se je povečala za 20 milimetrov - na 2.995 milimetrov.  

Pogled od spredaj s sodobno interpretacijo za znamko značilnih dvojnih žarometov in ledvička BMW. 
Značilen obraz s štirimi očmi v novi, zmanjšani različici. Po želji so na voljo prilagodljivi žarometi LED, vključno z matričnimi dolgimi lučmi in modri oblikovni elementi. M Luči Shadow Line so na voljo kot dodatna oprema. Ledvička BMW s širokim obročem in opcijsko osvetlitvijo BMW Iconic Glow izstopajo daleč naprej.

Dinamično raztegnjena silhueta z dvema značilnima linijama in črnimi stranskimi obrobami. 
Hofmeistrov pregib je poudarjen z grafičnim elementom z vtisnjeno številko 5. Izrazit zadnji del s svetlobnimi enotami. Natančno določeni viri svetlobe so razdeljeni s kromiranimi trakovi v obliki črke L. Široka paleta barv. Ob uvedbi na trg so na voljo tudi barve BMW Individual. Najvišji model v seriji in opcijski športni paket M s posebnimi oblikovnimi elementi M.

Paket M Sport Pro je prvič na voljo za BMW serije 5 Sedan. Sodobno zasnovana notranjost z veliko prostora in optimiziranim zvočnim udobjem, ne glede na vrsto vožnje. Nova interpretacija tipične, v voznika usmerjene zasnove kokpita BMW z ukrivljenim zaslonom BMW. 12.3-palčni informacijski zaslon in 14,9-palčni nadzorni zaslon za skupno stekleno površino, ukrivljeno proti vozniku.

Znatno manjše število gumbov in upravljalnih elementov.
Nova interakcijska vrstica BMW z elegantno osvetljeno površino. Inovativna kombinacija funkcij notranje osvetlitve, dekoracije in upravljanja v samo enem elementu, ki se razteza po celotni širini armaturne plošče in do vrat. Prenovljen volan, ki je spodaj sploščen in ima dva ali tri krake, odvisno od opreme. Nove večfunkcijske tipke z aktivno haptiko. Atmosfersko osvetljena nadzorna plošča s preoblikovanim izbirnikom prestav na sredinski konzoli.

Prvič pri BMW je v osnovno različico vključena popolnoma veganska notranja oprema. 
Novi BMW serije 5 Limuzina je serijsko opremljen s črnimi sedeži Veganza z lastnostmi usnja. Po želji je na voljo z okrasno perforacijo in v treh drugih barvah. Veganski površinski material je prvič uporabljen tudi za volan. Paket M Sport vključuje sedežne površine Veganza/Alcantara. Opcijsko Usnjeno oblazinjenje BMW Individual Merino je na voljo v več dvobarvnih različicah. 

Novi športni sedeži so serijski, udobni sedeži so na voljo kot dodatna oprema. 
Standardna oprema vključuje tudi samodejno klimatsko napravo s skoraj nevidnimi zračniki, avdiosistem s šestimi zvočniki in štirimi priključki USB-C. Kot dodatna oprema so med drugim na voljo tudi: fiksna panoramska steklena streha z izjemno veliko vidno površino, sistem Travel & Comfort, sistem Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System in BMW IconicSounds Electric za BMW i5. 

Zmogljivost avtomobila BMW i5 M60 xDrive (kombinirana poraba energije po WLTP: 20.6–18,2 kWh/100 km (62 mph); predhodni podatki) kot najboljši model v seriji. Dve visoko integrirani pogonski enoti na sprednji in zadnji osi, sistemska moč: 442 kW/601 KM, sistemski navor: 795 Nm (549 Ib-ft) v načinu My Sport in 820 Nm (605 Ib-ft), ko je aktivirana funkcija M Sport Boost ali M Launch Control. Pospešek od 0 do 100 km/h v 3,8 sekunde, največja hitrost 230 km/h. Doseg: 455–516 km (282–320 milj) po WLTP. Na voljo tudi ob začetku prodaje na trgu: BMW i5 eDrive40 (kombinirana poraba energije po WLTP: 19.5–15,9 kWh/ 100 km (62 milj); predhodni podatki) kot druga povsem električna različica modela z 250 kW/340 KM in največjim navorom 430 Nm (295 Ib-ft) s funkcijo Sport Boost ali Launch Control. Pospešek od 0 do 100 km/h v 6,0 sekunde, največja hitrost 193 km/h. Doseg: 477–582 km (296–362 milj) po WLTP.

Kombinirana polnilna enota BMW i5 omogoča serijsko polnjenje z izmeničnim tokom z močjo do 11 kW, po želji pa tudi do 22 kW. Polnjenje z enosmernim tokom z močjo do 205 kW omogoča povečanje dosega do 156 kilometrov v 10 minutah. Nova funkcija MAX RANGE poveča doseg do 25 odstotkov, tako da omeji moč in hitrost ter izklopi funkcije udobja.

Razširjena ponudba izdelkov BMW Charging.
Premiera za povezano domače polnjenje z BMW i5 in priključnimi hibridnimi modeli. Paket, ki ga ponujamo skupaj s strateškim partnerjem za sodelovanje E.ON, ustvarja pogoje za šolarsko in obremenitveno optimizirano polnjenje (faza 1), v nadaljnji fazi širitve pa za stroškovno optimizirano polnjenje na podlagi dinamičnega sporazuma o tarifi za električno energijo (faza 2, od leta 2024). Povezano domače polnjenje je tudi osnova za povezovanje z energetskim trgom preko dvosmernega polnjenja v prihodnjih generacijah vozil.

BMW i5 je prvo vozilo, ki lahko uporablja funkcijo Plug & Charge.
Na javnih polnilnih postajah je mogoča samodejna avtentikacija in shranjevanje do petih posameznih pogodb z možnostjo polnjenja. Več športnosti in večja učinkovitost zaradi bencinskih in dizelskih motorjev nove modularne generacije BMW Group Efficient Dynamics z 48-voltno milo hibridno tehnologijo. Ponudba bo na voljo na določenih trgih.

Ponudba za Evropo vključuje novi BMW 520i Sedan (kombinirana poraba goriva: 6.4–5,7 1/100 km (62 milj); emisije C02: 144 - 130 g/km po WLTP; predhodni podatki) s 153 kW/208 KM ter novi BMW 520d Sedan (kombinirana poraba goriva: 5.6–5,1 1/100 km (62 milj); emisije C02: (147–133 g/km po WLTP; preliminarni podatki) in novi BMW 520d xDrive Limuzina (kombinirana poraba goriva: 1,5 - 2,5 g/km po WLTP; preliminarni podatki): 6.0–5,5 1/100 km (62 milj); emisije C02: (157 143 g/km po WLTP; predhodni podatki) s 145 kW/197 KM v vsakem času.

Modeli z motorjem z notranjim izgorevanjem so serijsko opremljeni novim 8-stopenjskim športnim menjalnikom Steptronic, ki vključuje prestavne ročice na volanu in Sport Boost v kombinaciji s paketom M Sport: Dolg kabel na levi prestavni ročici aktivira največjo pogonsko moč za izjemno dinamičen odziv pri pospeševanju. 

Obsežno izboljšana tehnologija podvozja, prilagojena posameznim modelom. Neposredno nadzorovano omejevanje zdrsa koles in športni volan s spremenljivim krmilnim razmerjem sta zdaj serijska. Napredno integralno aktivno krmiljenje je na voljo kot del opcijske opreme Adaptive Suspension Professional. Na voljo tudi kot dodatna oprema. M-športno vzmetenje s čvrstejšim vzmetenjem, nastavitvami blažilnikov in stabilizatorjev ter nastavitvami vzmetenja. Posebna oprema Adaptive Suspension Professional (serijsko pri BMW i5 M60 xDrive) z elektronsko nadzorovanimi blažilniki in novim upravljanjem bočne dinamike. Napredno krmilna logika v enaki meri povečuje dinamično zmogljivost in udobje vožnje. Prilagodljivo M-podvozje Professional tudi z aktivno stabilizacijo vloge.

18-palčna kolesa iz lahke zlitine so standardna oprema.  
BMW i5 in priključni hibridni modeli z 19-palčnimi platišči iz lahke litine kot standardno opremo. Po želji so na voljo do 21-palčna platišča iz lahke zlitine, športne pnevmatike in športni zavorni sistem. 

Bistveno razširjena ponudba sistemov za samodejno vožnjo in parkiranje. 
Pomočnik za vožnjo po avtocesti, ki je na voljo v ZDA in Kanadi ter prvič v Nemčiji, omogoča nadzor razdalje in krmiljenje pri hitrostih do 130 km/h (85 mph). Vozniki lahko udobno namestijo roke in se posvetijo spremljanju prometnih razmer. Prvič na svetu v novem BMW serije 5 Sedan: Aktivni pomočnik za menjavo voznega pasu z aktiviranjem z očmi. Opcijski parkirni pomočnik Professional omogoča vozniku nadzor nad parkiranjem vozila zunaj vozila. Manevre, dolge do 200 metrov, lahko upravljate s pametnim telefonom preko aplikacije My BMW.

Napredni BMW iDrive s funkcijo "QuickSelect" in BMW Operating System 8.5. 
Nov začetni zaslon z navpično razporejenimi ikonami funkcij na isti ravni. Hitri dostop ,,QuickSelect" vam omogoča neposredno izbiro funkcij brez prehoda v podmenije. Hitro, intuitivno upravljanje s funkcijo dotika BMW ukrivljenega zaslona v slogu naprav zabavne elektronike. 

Igre v avtomobilu: sodelovanje z igralno platformo AirConsole omogoča obliko iger v avtomobilu, ki je edinstvena v avtomobilskem sektorju. Vozniki in potniki lahko igrajo tako imenovane priložnostne igre, ko vozilo miruje, na primer za premostitev časa med polnjenjem visokonapetostne baterije vozila BMW i5. Na voljo je tudi pretakanje videoposnetkov na nadzornem zaslonu s storitvijo YouTube in aplikacijo Bundesliga v avtomobilu. 

Nov scenarij dobrodošlice z razsvetljavo in osebnim pozdravom. 
Grafični elementi, projicirani s stranskih kril, po želji v obliki dinamične svetlobne preproge. BMW Digital Key Plus je na voljo za ustrezne pametne telefone z operacijskim sistemom iOS ali Android.  
Splošna izkušnja z vozilom z novimi načini My Modes. 
Glede na stopnjo opreme novi BMW serije 5 Limuzina ponuja My MODES PERSONAL, SPORT, EFFICIENT, RELAX, EXPRESSIVE in DIGITAL ART. Standardni BMW Live Cockpit Plus z navigacijskim sistemom BMW Maps v oblaku. Vodenje po poti, optimizirano za polnjenje, za BMW i5 je bilo še izboljšano. Opcijski BMW Live Cockpit Professional vključuje tudi BMW Head-Up Display in razširjeni pogled na nadzornem zaslonu ali instrumentni plošči. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant z razširjenimi funkcijami. Optimizirana vizualizacija in prekrivanje besedila na nadzornem zaslonu krepita dialog med voznikom in vozilom.

Optimizirana povezljivost in kakovost telefonije z dvema standardnima mobilnima radijskima antenama 5G, po želji pa tudi s štirimi. 
Osebno eSIM lahko aktivirate v vozilu. V izbranih državah BMW ID omogoča plačilo parkirnine samodejno iz vozila. BMW Proactive Care kot nova platforma za komunikacijo s strankami. Glede na razmere se predlagajo ustrezne storitve ali ponudbe za pomoč, ki se nato izvedejo po ustreznem kanalu, odvisno od nujnosti. 

Notranja kamera omogoča snemanje in prenos fotografij in videoposnetkov notranjosti na pametni telefon stranke. Integracija pametnih telefonov z Apple CarPlay® in Android Auto™. Oddaljene nadgradnje programske opreme in trgovina BMW ConnectedDrive Store za integracijo novih in izboljšanih funkcij vozila.

Različice modela:
BMW i5 eDrive40:
Peta generacija tehnologije BMW eDrive, elektromotor na zadnji osi, izhodna moč: 250 kW/340 KM pri 8.000 vrt./min,
najv. navor: 400 Nm (295 Ib-ft) pri 0–5.000 vrt/min, 430 Nm (317 Ib-ft) s funkcijo Sport Boost ali Launch Control, pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 6,0 sekunde, najv. hitrost: 193 km/h (120 mph),
kombinirana poraba po WLTP: 19.5–15,9 kWh/100 km (62 mph),
doseg: 477–582 km (296–361 milj) po WLTP. 

BMW i5 M60 xDrive:
Peta generacija tehnologije BMW eDrive, en elektromotor na sprednji in en na zadnji osi, električni pogon na vsa kolesa BMW xDrive, izhodna moč: 442 kW/601 KM pri 8.000 vrtljajih na minuto,
najv. navor: 795 Nm (549 Ib-ft) pri 0–5.000 vrt/min, 820 Nm (605 Ib-ft) s funkcijo M Sport Boost ali M Launch Control, pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 3,8 sekunde, najv. hitrost: 230 km/h (143 mph),
kombinirana poraba po WLTP: 20.6–18,2 kWh/100 km (62 mph),
doseg: 455–516 km (282–320 milj) po WLTP.

BMW 530e (na voljo od pomladi 2024):
Vrstni štirivaljni bencinski motor, priključni hibridni sistem z električnim sinhronskim motorjem, 8-stopenjski menjalnik Steptronic Sport, skupni pogon vozila:
Izhodna moč sistema: 220 kW/299 KM (vključno s časovnim povečanjem), sistemski navor: 450 Nm (332 Ib-ft)*.

Motor BMW TwinPower Turbo:
Prostornina valja 1998 cm³
nazivna izhodna moč: 140 kW/190 KM pri 4.400–6.500 vrtljajih na minuto, nazivni navor: 310 Nm (229 Ib-ft) pri 1.500 do 4.000 vrtljajih na minuto, električni motor:
Nazivna izhodna moč: 135 kW/184 KM
najv. navor: 250 Nm (184 Ib-ft).
največji navor na vhodu menjalnika: 400 Nm (332 Ib-ft).
Hitrost vožnje/poraba/emisije:
Pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 6,4 sekunde,
najv. hitrost: 230 km/h (143 mph),
najv. hitrost (električna): 140 km/h.
električni doseg po WLTP: 87–102 km (54 do 63 milj), kombinirana poraba goriva po WLTP: 0.8–0,6 1/0–100 km/h (62 mph) (62 mph),
kombinirana poraba energije po WLTP: 21.4–18,9 kWh/100 km (62 mph),
Emisije C02 iz goriva po WLTP: 19–14 g/km, emisijski standard: Euro 6e.

BMW 550e xDrive (na voljo od pomladi 2024):
Vrstni šestvaljni bencinski motor, priključni hibridni sistem z električnim sinhronskim motorjem, 8-stopenjski menjalnik Steptronic Sport, BMW xDrive,skupni pogon vozila:
Izhodna moč sistema: 360 kW/489 KM (vključno s časovnim povečanjem), sistemski navor: 700 Nm (332 Ib-ft)*.

Motor BMW TwinPower Turbo:
Prostornina valja 2.998 cm3,
nazivna izhodna moč: 230 kW/313 KM pri 5.000–6.500 vrtljajih na minuto, nazivni navor: 450 Nm (332 Ib-ft) pri 1.750–4.700 vrtljajih na minuto, električni motor:
Nazivna izhodna moč: 145 kW/197 KM,
najv. navor: 280 Nm (184 Ib-ft).
največji navor na vhodu menjalnika: 450 Nm (332 Ib-ft).
Hitrost vožnje/poraba/emisije:
Pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 4,3 sekunde,
najv. hitrost: 250 km/h (143 mph),
najv. hitrost (električna): 140 km/h.
električni doseg po WLTP: 79–90 km
kombinirana poraba goriva po WLTP: 1.1–0,8 1/100 km (62
mph),
kombinirana poraba energije po WLTP: 22.5–20,1 kWh/100 km (62 mph),
Emisije C02 iz goriva po WLTP: emisijski standard24–19 g/km: Euro 6e.

BMW520i:
Vrstni štirivaljni bencinski motor, 48-voltna blaga hibridna tehnologija, 8-stopenjski menjalnik Steptronic, skupni pogon vozila:
Izhodna moč: 153 kW/208 KM, navor: 330 Nm (243 Ib-ft)*.

Motor BMW TwinPower Turbo:
Prostornina valja 1998 cm³
nazivna izhodna moč: 140 kW/190 KM pri 4.400–6.500 vrtljajih na minuto, nazivni navor: 310 Nm (229 Ib-ft) pri 1.500 do 4.000 vrtljajih na minuto, električni motor: (48-voltni generator z ročično gredjo):
Nazivna izhodna moč: 13 kW/18 KM, nazivni navor: 200 Nm (148 Ib-ft).
Hitrost vožnje/poraba/emisije:
Pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 7,5 sekunde, najv. hitrost: 230 km/h (143 milj),
kombinirana poraba po WLTP: 6,4–5,7 1/0–100 km/h (62 mph),
kombinirane emisije C02 po WLTP: 144–130 g/km, emisijski standard: Euro 6e. BMW 530i (ni na voljo v Evropi):
Vrstni štirivaljni bencinski motor, 48-voltna blaga hibridna tehnologija, 8-stopenjski menjalnik Steptronic, skupni pogon vozila:
Izhodna moč: 190 kW/258 KM, navor: 00 Nm (243 Ib-ft)*.

Motor BMW TwinPower Turbo:
Prostornina valja 1998 cm³
nazivna izhodna moč: 190 kW/258 KM pri 4.700–6.500 vrtljajih na minuto, nazivni navor: 400 Nm (295 Ib-ft) pri 1.500 do 4.000 vrtljajih na minuto, električni motor: (48-voltni zagonski generator v jermenskem pogonu):
Nazivna izhodna moč: 8 kW/11 KM, nazivni navor: 25 Nm (18 Ib-ft).
Hitrost vožnje/poraba/emisije:
Pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 6,2 sekunde, najv. hitrost: 250 km/h (155 mph),
kombinirana poraba po WLTP: 7,2–6,3 1/100 km (62 milj),
Kombinirane emisije CO2 po WLTP: 165–144 g/km.

BMW 530i xDrive (ni na voljo v Evropi):
Vrstni štirivaljni bencinski motor, 48-voltna mila hibridna tehnologija, 8-stopenjski menjalnik Steptronic, BMWxDrive skupni pogon vozila:
Izhodna moč: 190 kW/258 KM, navor: 400 Nm (243 Ib-ft)*.
Motor BMW TwinPower Turbo:
Prostornina valja 1998 cm³
nazivna izhodna moč: 190 kW/258 KM pri 4.700–6.500 vrtljajih na minuto, nazivni navor: 400 Nm (295 Ib-ft) pri 1.500 do 4.000 vrtljajih na minuto, električni motor: (48-voltni zagonski generator v jermenskem pogonu):
Nazivna izhodna moč: 8 kW/11 KM, nazivni navor: 25 Nm (18 Ib-ft).
Hitrost vožnje/poraba/emisije:
Pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 6,1 sekunde, najv. hitrost: 250 km/h,
kombinirana poraba po WLTP: 7,5–6,6 1/0–100 km/h (62 mph),
Kombinirane emisije CO2 po WLTP: 171–151 g/km.
BMW 540i xDrive (od pomladi 2024, ni na voljo v Evropi):
Vrstni šestvaljni bencinski motor, 48-voltna mila hibridna tehnologija, 8-stopenjski menjalnik Steptronic, BMW xDrive skupni pogon vozila:
Izhodna moč: 280 kW/381 KM, navor: 540 Nm (243 Ib-ft)*. 

Motor BMW TwinPower Turbo:
Prostornina valja 2.998 cm3,
nazivna izhodna moč: 280 kW/381 KM pri 5.200–6.250 vrtljajih na minuto, nazivni navor: 520 Nm (384 Ib-ft) pri 1.850–5.000 vrtljajih na minuto, električni motor: (48-voltni generator z ročično gredjo):
Nazivna izhodna moč: 13 kW/18 KM, nazivni navor: 200 Nm (148 Ib-ft).
Hitrost vožnje/poraba/emisije:
Pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 4,7 sekunde, najv. hitrost: 250 km/h (143 mph),
kombinirana poraba po WLTP: 7,7–6,8 1/100 km (62 milj),
Kombinirane emisije CO2 po WLTP: 176–156 g/km BMW520d:
In-line štirivaljni dizelski motor, 48-voltna blažja hibridna tehnologija, 8-stopenjski menjalnik Steptronic, skupni pogon vozila:
Izhodna moč: 145 kW/197 KM, navor: 400 Nm (243 Ib-ft)*.

Motor BMW TwinPower Turbo:
Prostornina valja 1995 cm³
nazivna izhodna moč: 145 kW/197 KM pri 4.000 vrtljajih na minuto, nazivni navor: 400 Nm (295 Ib-ft) pri 1.500–2.750 vrtljajih na minuto, električni motor: (48-voltni zagonski generator v jermenskem pogonu):
Nazivna izhodna moč: 8 kW/11 KM, nazivni navor: 25 Nm (18 Ib-ft).
Hitrost vožnje/poraba/emisije:
Pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 7,3 sekunde, najv. hitrost: 233 km/h (142 mph),
kombinirana poraba po WLTP: 5,6–5,1 1/0–100 km/h (62 mph),
Kombinirane emisije C02 po WLTP: 147–133 g/km, emisijski standard: Euro 6e.

BMW 520d xDrive:
Vrstni štirivaljni dizelski motor, 48-voltna blažja hibridna tehnologija, 8-stopenjski menjalnik Steptronic, BMWxDrive celoten pogon vozila:
Izhodna moč: 145 kW/197 KM, navor: 400 Nm (243 Ib-ft)*.

Motor BMW TwinPower Turbo:
Prostornina valja 1995 cm³
nazivna izhodna moč: 145 kW/197 KM pri 4.000 vrtljajih na minuto, nazivni navor: 400 Nm pri 1500–4400 vrt./min elektromotor: (48-voltni zagonski generator v jermenskem pogonu):
Nazivna izhodna moč: 8 kW/11 KM, nazivni navor: 25 Nm (18 Ib-ft).
Hitrost vožnje/poraba/emisije:
Pospešek [0–100 km/h]: 7,3 sekunde, najv. hitrost: 228 km/h (142 mph),
kombinirana poraba po WLTP: 6,0–5,5 1/0–100 km/h (62 mph),
Kombinirane emisije C02 po WLTP: 157–143 g/km, emisijski standard: Euro 6e.

Munich. 24. maja ob 14:00 CEST bo BMW Group predstavil novi BMW serije 5, vključno z novim BMW i5. Digitalna svetovna premiera bo potekala v živo na BMW Press Streaming na bmwgroup.com in jo lahko predvajate tukaj:

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

Po predvajanju bo video na voljo na zahtevo.

Skupina BMW bo istočasno prenašala svetovno premiero BMW i5 na kanalih družbenih medijev skupine BMW in znamke BMW. Na Twitterju, LinkedInu, YouTubu in Facebooku lahko vsi zainteresirani spremljajo, kako Pieter Nota in Frank Weber med drugim predstavljata podrobnosti o novi popolnoma električni poslovni limuzini.

V priponki so na voljo produktne fotografije novega BMW serije 7 in novega BMW X7.

Fotografije so na voljo v priponki.

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Munich. When the snow starts falling and the roads get icy, the new BMW X1 and new BMW iX1 are in their element. Their robust character profile and BMW xDrive provide all the necessary tools for the job at hand – and in winter training on the glacier above Sölden, Austria they are showcasing the benefits of fully variable power transfer to all four wheels once again. What is more, the new edition of the compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now available with three variants of intelligent all-wheel drive. Whether it’s joining forces with mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric power in the new BMW iX1, BMW xDrive serves up assured progress and wintry driving pleasure on the snow-packed test routes of Austria’s Ötztal region.

Six model variants of the new SAV with BMW xDrive are now on sale. Four of these are here in Sölden to shine a spotlight on the intelligent all-wheel-drive system in all its variety. The most powerful petrol- and diesel-engined representatives of the new BMW X1 embody the transfer of drive to all four wheels – as required at any time – in its original form. 48V mild hybrid technology provides these models with an extra electric power boost, which optimises efficiency and, most prominently, sharpens power delivery.

In the new BMW X1 xDrive23i (fuel consumption combined: 7.2 – 6.5 l/100 km [39.2 – 43.5 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 163 – 146 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) this produces an overall output of 160 kW/218 hp. The new BMW X1 xDrive23d (fuel consumption combined: 5.4 – 4.8 l/100 km [52.3 – 58.9 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 141 – 125 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) develops 155 kW/211 hp. In both cases, the drive power produced by the combination of combustion engine and electric motor is split between the front and rear wheels via a bevel gear and an electrohydraulically controlled hang-on clutch. Interlinked with DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), this system responds to changes in conditions in a fraction of a second and directs power to where it is needed.

The new BMW X1 xDrive30e (fuel consumption combined: 1.0 – 0.7 l/100 km [282.5 – 403.5 mpg imp]; electric power consumption combined: 20.9 – 18.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 23 – 16 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) is the most powerful of the two plug-in hybrid options for the new BMW X1. Here, a three-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels and an electric motor sending power through the rear wheels develop system output of 240 kW/326 hp. The precisely controlled interplay of combustion engine and electric motor delivers hybrid-specific all-wheel drive. At the winter test in Sölden, this is evident most strikingly in the instantaneous availability of power when pulling away and the cars’ sure-footed traction on snow-covered surfaces.

With one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear, the new BMW iX1 xDrive30 (electric power consumption combined: 18.1 – 16.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km in the WLTP cycle; NEDC figures: – ) also offers customers a drive concept in which the transfer of power to all four wheels is an inherent element of its design. Together, its duo of electric motors generate maximum output of 230 kW/313 hp, which can be translated into driving pleasure extremely effectively on the snow-covered tracks of the winter testing facility, as elsewhere.

In the electrified drive variants of the SAV, credit for the impressive traction on display goes to a globally unique drive torque control system – an AWD-specific version of near-actuator wheel slip limitation (ARB-X). This allows the power requested by the driver to be distributed even more precisely to optimise not only the traction and directional stability of the new BMW iX1 xDrive30 and new BMW X1 Drive30e, but also their agility and driving performance. When moving off on slippery ground or driving dynamically through corners, for example, the amount of drive sent through the rear wheels is increased as required to prevent the front wheels from spinning and to enhance the car’s agility.

Improving safety and therefore the driving experience on challenging terrain, meanwhile, are driver assistance functions offered for the first time in the segment occupied by the new BMW X1. These include camera feeds sent to the control display when the Hill Descent Control and drive-off assistant systems are in use, helping the driver to navigate tricky mountain routes and negotiate ice- and snow-affected surfaces.

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Regensburg. Today’s start of production for the fully-electric BMW iX1* in Regensburg illustrates the pace with which the BMW Group is ramping up electromobility. As announced almost two years ago, all German plants can now produce electric cars. The smallest model among the BMW Sports Activity Vehicles will boost the volume of electric vehicles. Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, already announced the next milestone at the start of production: “We are delivering the goods. By 2024, at least one in three BMWs coming out of our Bavarian plants will be an electric car.” Further proof, then, that the BMW Group is systematically implementing its electrification strategy, relying on speed and short distances. The high-voltage battery in the BMW iX1* also comes from Regensburg.

Bavarian Minister of Transport Christian Bernreiter: “Bavaria is Germany’s number-one state for cars and has a long tradition of building vehicles. However, that success doesn’t just lie in the achievements of the past, but also in research, development and innovation. The BMW iX1* and its high-voltage battery underline that BMW can master the future. That this fully-electric car will come off the production line in Regensburg also represents a strong commitment to Bavaria as a car-building location.”

The start of production for the new BMW iX1* means BMW Group Plant Regensburg is now manufacturing all drive technologies on a single line as part of its flexible production process – for combustion-engine, plug-in hybrid and fully-electric models. According to Carsten Regent, head of BMW Group Plant Regensburg: “The electrification and transformation of the plant gives me optimism for the future. Our aim now – also with the new BMW iX1* – is to continue to impress customers all over the world with cars made in Regensburg.”

BMW iFACTORY: Digital twin of Plant Regensburg

Lean, green, digital: With its BMW iFACTORY, the BMW Group is setting new standards and defining the future of automotive production. This is also evident at the Regensburg location, where the plant is a trailblazer for digitalisation. As part of a recent pilot project, the plant was digitally mapped. The resulting digital twin enables highly efficient planning of future plant structures and production facilities. The plant’s paint shop, for instance, relies on artificial intelligence: Paint surfaces are scanned to ensure flawless quality and then finished using a fully-automated programme customised for each vehicle to deliver a perfect customer experience. Artificial intelligence is also used in vehicle assembly at Plant Regensburg – specifically, AI-supported image recognition methods that assist employees with quality inspections. The AIQX (Artificial Intelligence Quality Next) computer system that is used for this learns to recognise objects such as a person from sample images, making it a useful supplement to conventional, camera-based quality inspections.

Predictive maintenance ensures that technical faults, e.g. in conveyor systems, are detected early, before system downtimes can occur. Installations and machinery are monitored through automated evaluation of process data.

Short distances: high-voltage battery from neighbouring production facility

Avoiding consumption and conserving resources: The BMW iFACTORY is also about ensuring short distances for logistics. “The close link between component and vehicle production is part of our strategy,” says Markus Fallböhmer, head of Battery Production at the BMW Group. The company is moving at a rapid pace, especially considering that the first of five coating lines for battery cells only went on-stream at the Regensburg electric component production facility in April 2021. “We put our new high-voltage battery assembly line into service in October. Now, we are already supplying the neighbouring vehicle plant with high-voltage batteries for the BMW iX1*,” explained Fallböhmer. By the end of the year, over 400 employees will be working in electric component production at the 45,000- square-metre facility in Regensburg.

1.6 billion euros invested in electric components at German sites to date

By the end of 2022, the BMW Group will have invested a total of more than 1.6 billion euros in electric component production at its German locations in Dingolfing, Leipzig and Regensburg. More than 3,300 employees currently work in BMW Group electric component production at those sites.

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Munich. On 31 August, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Oliver Zipse and Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development, will come together to inaugurate fuel cell system production at the company’s competence centre for #hydrogen in Munich. The reason for this occasion is the small series of ##BMW iX5 Hydrogen## cars that will be entering service around the world from the end of this year for test and demonstration purposes. The combination of ##fuel cell## and high-performance #battery is set to enrich the company’s portfolio by adding a unique form of drive system for the premium segment. The BMW Group is playing a visionary and pioneering role in this technology with the aim of achieving a more diversified transition to ##zero-emission## mobility.

“As a versatile energy source, hydrogen has a key role to play on the road to climate neutrality. And it will also gain substantially in importance as far as personal mobility is concerned. We think ##hydrogen-powered## vehicles are ideally placed technologically to fit alongside battery-electric vehicles and complete the electric mobility picture,” said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, in Munich on Wednesday. “By commencing small-scale production of fuel cells today, we are demonstrating the technical maturity of this type of drive system and underscoring its potential for the future.”

“Our many years of research and development work have enabled us to get the very most out of hydrogen technology,” added Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development. “We have managed to more than double the fuel cell’s continuous output in the second-generation fuel cell in the ##BMW iX5 Hydrogen##, while weight and size have both decreased drastically.”

Thanks to these advances, the BMW Group leads the way in the development of #hydrogen technology and considers it to hold great promise for its next generation of vehicles.

Technological expertise and high standards of efficiency in the drive system

The BMW Group will now be manufacturing highly efficient fuel ##cell systems## at its in-house competence centre for #hydrogen. This technology is one of the core elements in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen and generates a high continuous output of 125 kW/170 hp. It teams up with an electric motor featuring fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology and a high-performance battery purpose developed for this vehicle to enable its powertrain to deliver 275 kW/374 hp. The development team incorporated the powerful drive system – comprising two hydrogen tanks, the fuel cell and the electric motor – into the existing ##BMW X5 platform## for the small production run. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen already successfully demonstrated its excellent everyday usability, even at very low temperatures, during the final round of winter testing in Sweden at the start of this year.

The impressive testing results of this new small-scale series of cars are rooted in the BMW Group’s extensive experience with the use of hydrogen as a drive technology. Hydrogen-powered combustion engines had already been in use prior to the arrival of the fuel cell system. Efficiency considerations prompted the BMW Group to continue development work in this area from 2015 with the BMW 5 Series GT Hydrogen Cell based on fuel cell technology. Fuel cell technology has since been steadily refined by harnessing the company’s vast know-how in the field of conventional drive technologies and applying the exacting standards of all-round efficiency it expects of all its vehicles.

Production of fuel cell systems in Munich

A chemical reaction takes place in the fuel cell between hydrogen from the tanks and oxygen from the air. Maintaining a steady supply of both elements to the fuel cell’s membrane is of crucial importance for the drive system’s efficiency. In addition to the technological equivalents of features found on combustion engines, such as charge air coolers, air filters, control units and sensors, the BMW Group also developed special hydrogen components for its new fuel cell system. These include the high-speed compressor with turbine and high-voltage coolant pump, for instance.

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells required for manufacturing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen from the Toyota Motor Corporation. The two companies have enjoyed a partnership characterised by trust for many years and have been collaborating on fuel cell drive systems since 2013. Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps. The individual fuel cells are first assembled into a fuel cell stack. The next step involves fitting all the other components to produce a complete fuel cell system.

Stacking of the fuel cells is a fully automated process. Once the individual components have been inspected for any damage, the stack is compressed by machine with a force of five tonnes and placed in a housing. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. For this, molten aluminium is poured into a mould made from compacted sand mixed with resin in a process specially designed for this small-series vehicle. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing.

Final assembly of the ##fuel cell stacks## includes a voltage test along with extensive testing of the chemical reaction within the cells. Finally, all the different components are fitted together in the assembly area to produce the complete system. During this system assembly stage, further components are fitted, such as the compressor, the anode and cathode, the high-voltage coolant pump and the wiring harness.