Munich. The sales launch of the BMW iX and the BMW i4
in November 2021 marks the beginning of a new era of purely electric
premium mobility. In addition to sustainable driving pleasure, the two
new models also offer the latest innovations in the field of driver
assistance systems and, with the new generation of the BMW iDrive
operating system, represent the future of intuitive interaction
between driver and vehicle. Parallel to this, the BMW model range will
also undergo targeted further development in autumn 2021. Additional
drive variants and innovations in the areas of design and digital
services increase the diversity and attractiveness of the current range.
The model range of the new BMW 4 Series Convertible will be expanded
by three new drive variants from November 2021. In future, an 8-speed
Steptronic transmission will be standard equipment for one additional
model variant each of the BMW X1 and the BMW X2. New paint finishes
are available for the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, BMW X2,
BMW X3 and BMW X4 models. The functional scope of the My BMW App is
complemented by further digital services. The BMW i brand is not only
setting trends with its two new models. The pioneer of all-electric
premium mobility, the BMW i3, will be offered in a limited Unique
Forever Edition from November 2021. And in the BMW iX3, a predictive
battery heat management system will optimise the way in which DC fast
charging stations will be used in the future.
BMW 4 Series Convertible: Two additional BMW M automobiles and
a further all-wheel drive model.
The combination of
sporty performance and open-air pleasure in a BMW 4 Series model will
be enriched even further in autumn 2021. In the new BMW M 440i
Convertible (combined fuel consumption: 8.3 – 7.7 l/100 km according
to WLTP; combined CO2 emissions: 190 – 175 g/km according
to WLTP), a 275 kW/374 hp inline 6-cylinder petrol engine with 48-volt
mild hybrid technology ensures particularly purist driving pleasure by
transferring its power to the rear wheels. An 8-speed Steptronic
sports transmission and an M sports differential in the final drive
also contribute to the thrilling driving dynamics as standard. This is
reflected, among other things, by accerlation from 0 – 100 km/h from
standstill in 5.2 seconds.
An inline 6-cylinder diesel engine and the intelligent BMW xDrive
all-wheel drive system make the second new BMW M automobile a
thrilling open-top drive. With a peak output of 250 kW/340 hp, a
maximum torque of 700 Nm and 48-volt mild hybrid technology, the new
BMW M440d xDrive Convertible (combined fuel consumption: 6.6 – 6.0
l/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO2 emissions:
172 – 157 g/km according to WLTP) has impressive pulling power.
5.0 seconds are sufficient for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. An
8-speed Steptronic sports transmission and an M sports differential
are also standard equipment in this model variant.
In addition, the model range for the open-top four-seater in the
premium mid-size segment is expanded to include the new BMW 430i
xDrive Convertible (combined fuel consumption: 8.1 – 7.3 l/100 km
according to WLTP; combined CO2 emissions: 183 – 166 g/km
according to WLTP). With its 180 kW/245 hp 4-cylinder petrol engine,
an 8-speed Steptronic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive, it
accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The 8-speed
Steptronic sports transmission and the M sports differential are
optionally available for this model.
BMW X1 xDrive18d and BMW X2 xDrive18d now feature 8-speed
Steptronic transmission as standard.
Driving pleasure
and comfort will be enhanced in autumn 2021 as the 8-speed Steptronic
transmission is included in further model variants of the BMW X1 and
BMW X2 as standard. The fast and efficient automatic transmission is
characterised by a high level of shifting comfort and a particularly
favourable internal efficiency. In future, it will also be available
as standard with the 110 kW/150 hp 4-cylinder diesel engine of the BMW
X1 xDrive18d models (combined fuel consumption: 6.1 – 5.4 l/100 km
according to WLTP; combined CO2 emissions: 159 – 142 g/km
according to WLTP) and the BMW X2 xDrive18d (combined fuel
consumption: 6.1 – 5.4 l/100 km according to WLTP; combined
CO2 emissions: 160 – 142 g/km according to WLTP).
With the new drive combination, both models accelerate from zero to
100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. An optional 8-speed Steptronic sports
transmission is also available, operated by paddle shifts on the
steering wheel.
New paint finishes for numerous model
series.
New paint finishes for numerous current BMW
models allow for additional customisation opportunities. The
Skyscraper Grey metallic variant will be available for the BMW 1
Series, the BMW X2 and the BMW X3 from November 2021. Also new to the
range are the BMW Individual paint finishes Frozen Pure Grey metallic
for the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, as well as
Aventurine Red metallic for the BMW X3 and the BMW X4.
My BMW App with extended range of
functions.
Planning travel routes and transferring them
to the car, receiving information about the car’ status and live
images from its surroundings, arranging service appointments or
receiving news from the brand – the My BMW app makes all this possible
on the customer’s smartphone. It serves as a universal interface for
communication between car and customer, the BMW brand and the BMW
dealer. The range of functions of the My BMW App will be expanded
again in autumn 2021. In future, for example, the images transmitted
by the Remote 3D View service will be stored in a gallery, including
information about the location and time of the shots. The status of
the vehicle’s air conditioning and ventilation is now also clearly
displayed in the My BMW app.
In addition, the My BMW app now also provides drivers with
comprehensive information on the condition of the vehicle’s tyres on
their smartphone. This new feature helps to minimise the risk of
breakdowns and is available for the BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and BMW
4 Series models, the new BMW 2 Series Coupé, the BMW 2 Series Gran
Coupé, the BMW Z4 as well as the BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7. The My BMW
app displays the wheel-specific values as measured by the tyre
pressure system. In addition, the digital tyre diagnosis, which is
unique in the competitive environment, can also transmit information
about a defect or wear of the tyres via the My BMW app. In the BMW
backend, the data from the tyre pressure control system is processed
together with the values for temperature and wheel speeds to create a
forecast of the remaining life of the tyres. As a supplement to tyre
pressure control, indications of tyre damage are also registered.
Intelligent battery heat management for the BMW
iX3.
To ensure the fastest and most efficient power feed
at DC fast-charging stations, regardless of operating and outside
temperatures, the BMW iX3 (combined power consumption: 19.0 – 18.6
kWh/100 km according to WLTP, 17.8 – 17.5 kWh/100 km according to
NEDC) will be equipped with intelligent thermal management for the
high-voltage battery as in the BMW i4 / BMW iX from November 2021. As
soon as the active route guidance of the navigation system foresees a
stopover at a High Power Charging Station, it already ensures that the
battery is automatically preconditioned before arrival.
The appropriate heating or cooling ensures that the high-voltage
battery is at the ideal temperature for charging at maximum power on
arrival. The thermal management takes into account, among other
things, the battery temperature, the remaining range, the predicted
charging power and the planned scope of the charging process as part
of the overall route calculation.
BMW i3 and BMW i3s in the Unique Forever
Edition.
From November 2021, the BMW i3 models (combined
electricity consumption: 16.3 – 15.3 kWh/100 km according to WLTP,
13.1 kWh/100 km according to NEDC and BMW i3s (combined electricity
consumption: 16.6 – 16.3 kWh/100 km according to WLTP, 14.6 – 14.0
kWh/100 km according to NEDC) in the Unique Forever Edition. The
naming of the new special edition refers to the unique character of
the world’s first premium automobile designed from the outset for
purely electric mobility. The BMW i3 represents a holistic
understanding of sustainability not only with its drive system, but
also with its particularly lightweight passenger cell made of carbon
fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and extensive use of natural and
recycled materials in its interior. Eight years after being launched
on the market, it is still a globally recognised symbol of locally
emission-free urban mobility.
The edition vehicles are characterised by particularly high-grade and
exclusive design and equipment features. The two BMW Individual paint
finishes, available for the first time for the BMW i3, ensure a
stylish appearance. The Aventurine Red metallic variant is combined
with an accent in Frozen Grey metallic and the Storm Bay metallic
paint finish with an accent in Frozen E-Copper. The interior surfaces
of the BMW grille are also finished in the respective accent colour.
Other special features include the omission of the trim strip and
model lettering on the luggage compartment lid and a black insert for
the rear bumper. In the interior of the edition vehicles, the contents
of the Suite equipment world – including the Vernasca Dark Truffle
leather combination, the leather instrument panel, the fine wood
surface in dark matt oak, the leather steering wheel, the Carum grey
roof lining and the ambient lighting – are supplemented by specific
design elements. The front headrests are embroidered with the words
“Unique Forever”, the door trim panels in the area of the
exterior mirrors bear the inscription “One of 2,000“.
The Unique Forever Edition models are produced in a limited edition
of 2,000 units at the BMW plant in Leipzig. Only electricity generated
by the wind turbines on the factory premises is used. 350 of the
sustainably manufactured edition vehicles are available for the German market.
* all new models available from start of production in November 2021