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The new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance now available in Singapore. Driving dynamics that electrify.
Tue Sep 19 11:38:57 CEST 2017 Press Kit
Singapore. BMW Asia and Performance Motors announced the availability of the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance. The new model is a combination of everyday practicality, driving dynamics and efficiency is without parallel worldwide.
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19 September 2017
The new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance now available in Singapore.
Driving dynamics that electrify.
Singapore. BMW Asia and Performance Motors announced the availability of the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance. The new model is a combination of everyday practicality, driving dynamics and efficiency is without parallel worldwide.
Two in one – plug-in hybrid technology.
The hybrid drive system in the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance features a 100 kW / 136 hp three-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. A member of the new BMW engine family, the 1.5-litre unit, drives the front wheels via a six-speed Steptronic transmission and teams up with a 65 kW / 88 hp electric motor at the rear axle, which offers a range of up to 41 km on electric power alone.
The lithium-ion battery is arranged in a space-saving position under the rear seat bench and has a capacity of 7.6 kWh. The energy content for customers’ use comes to 5.7 kWh. The highly efficient use of space is complemented by electrified xDrive, as well as various operating and drive modes.
Optimised fuel consumption over short distances and in urban areas was a key objective in the development of the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance’s plug-in hybrid drive system. Dynamic ability and efficiency in urban use were both key areas of focus in the development of the synchronous electric motor and its incorporation into the drive system via a single-speed transmission.
When running on electric power only, the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer
iPerformance drives like a rear-wheel-drive car. Its extra weight over
the rear axle enables even more finely balanced weight distribution
and, as a result, further enhanced driving dynamics.
Spacious and versatile.
The cutting-edge front-wheel-drive concept employed by BMW for
the 2 Series Active Tourer provides unbeatable space and functionality
for a compact model. A raised seating position and comfortable entry
and exit allows the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance to
impress in everyday use, while its compact exterior dimensions,
spacious interior and enviable versatility also represent a compelling proposition.
The rear seat bench of the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer
iPerformance is positioned 30 millimetres higher than in the other
variants of the car, and the battery is mounted underneath. Finely
graduated seat backrest adjustment, which comes as standard for the
rear bench, provides extra variability. Despite the mounted battery
underneath, luggage volume is still very similar to that of the
conventionally powered variants of the 2 Series Active Tourer: overall
load capacity is 400 litres.
The perfect interplay of drive components.
The electric motor has an ultra-high efficiency factor of up to
96 per cent. Added to which, the electric drive system’s instantaneous
reactions from a standstill and high torque of 165 Nm fit the hallmark
dynamic profile of BMW vehicles like a glove and imbue the car with
poise and assurance in the city and beyond.
Pure electric and therefore locally emission-free driving is
possible up to a speed of 125 km/h. At higher speeds, the BMW
TwinPower Turbo petrol engine is brought almost imperceptibly into
play by the integrated high-voltage starter-generator and the electric
motor is decoupled. At expressway speeds, the new BMW 225xe Active
Tourer iPerformance morphs into a purely front-drive car and can reach
up to 202 km/h.
In all other driving situations, the plug-in hybrid’s
intelligent energy management ensures the combustion engine and
electric motor combine to optimum effect. A fundamental use for the
electric energy generated by the motor is to minimise fuel
consumption, providing authoritative and dynamic performance in the process.
When more acceleration is required, the boost function pools the
torque of both drive systems to maximise the car’s dynamic performance
and lend it remarkable poise and assurance. Even when the battery
charge is no longer sufficient to drive the car on electric power
alone, the starter-generator releases an extra dose of electric energy
to enhance acceleration using the electric rear axle.
When the combustion engine is engaged, the available electric
energy is used to reduce fuel consumption and provide an electric
“assist” function. The intelligent activation of the rear axle’s
electric motor allows the engine to operate at a reduced load and
therefore in a more efficient area of its operating range. That means
fuel consumption is reduced, even on cross-country journeys or
expressways when travelling at up to 125 km/h.
The high-voltage starter-generator takes on a multi-tasking role
in the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance. Integrated via a belt
drive, it starts up the combustion engine and can provide a brief
power boost when accelerating from a standstill with its peak torque
of 150 Nm. It also serves as a generator under braking and on the
overrun and uses brake energy recuperation to feed energy back into
the 7.6 kWh (gross) lithium-ion battery. In addition, the combustion
engine uses the integrated high-voltage starter-generator to charge
the batteries during a journey, if required.
Electric driving modes plus Driving Experience Control switch.
Drivers of the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance can
choose from three distinct electric driving modes. The first driving
mode, AUTO eDRIVE, is the hybrid drive system’s default setting when
setting off and ensures the electric motor and BMW TwinTurbo
combustion engine work to optimum effect, as the battery’s charge
level permits. In this mode, the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer
iPerformance can be driven at up to 80 km/h on electric power alone,
and the electric energy summoned by the driver is displayed on the
instrument cluster. When accelerating or at speeds above 80 km/h, the
combustion engine is engaged automatically, without adversely
affecting comfort. If the car’s speed drops back down below 80 km/h,
the combustion engine is decoupled and switched off, and the car
reverts to electric power only. The car can even continue to run on
electric power under light acceleration up to 55 km/h if the battery’s
charge drops below seven per cent. If its charge falls under three per
cent, the combustion engine cuts in once again.
The second driving mode is MAX eDRIVE. At the touch of a button,
the car can use the electric drive system’s maximum output to drive
emission-free up to a speed of 125 km/h. The electric power can be
metered out easily throughout the accelerator’s range without the
combustion engine starting up (against the wishes of the driver). In
this mode, the BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine only comes into play
when the accelerator’s kickdown threshold is passed. Total system
output can be summoned up virtually instantaneously, if required. The
three-cylinder engine can also be activated by pushing the selector
lever into “S”. Here, the drive system delivers maximum sports
performance by making the full power of the electric motor and
combustion engine combined (overboost included) available to the driver.
Activating the third driving mode, SAVE BATTERY, allows the
driver to maintain the charge of the high-voltage battery to maximise
the electric range for locally emission-free driving later on in the
journey. If SAVE BATTERY mode is activated when the battery’s charge
is below 50 per cent, the charge is automatically increased to a
maximum 50 per cent. If the high-voltage battery is running at over 50
per cent charge when this mode is engaged, its level of charge is maintained.
Driving Experience Control switch allows the drive system’s responses to be adjusted even more precisely to personal tastes.
The three eDrive modes can be matched in any configuration with the settings offered by the Driving Experience Control switch familiar from other BMW models. The SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO driving experience modes cover all areas of the car, adjusting the accelerator’s responses, the shift characteristics of the Steptronic transmission and the steering alike.
When linking up with the eDrive modes, the ECO PRO, COMFORT and
SPORT Driving Experience Control modes address all the hybrid
functions – such as electric driving, energy recuperation, electric
assist and the boost function – in order to optimise the driving experience.
Electrified xDrive system: agile and efficient.
The electrified xDrive system enabled by the new BMW 225xe
Active Tourer iPerformance’s plug-in hybrid drive concept builds on
the experience gained with the BMW i8 sports car. The electric motor
and combustion engine only drive one axle each. But at speeds up to
125 km/h, they also allow the driver to call on electrified all-wheel
drive. With the electrically driven rear axle added to the
conventionally powered Active Tourer’s front-wheel drive, traction is
increased and the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance’s handling
remains neutral for longer than the models with only front-wheel drive
can claim. A further improvement in driving dynamics is the result.
Moreover, the hybrid drive system removes the need for the driven
axles to be connected by a drive shaft.
Battery can be charged easily at home or during a journey
using BMW 360° ELECTRIC solutions.
As a plug-in hybrid, the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance’s lithium-ion high-voltage battery can be replenished in just two hours and 15 minutes using a BMW i Wallbox Plus (charging power: 3.7 kW, can be installed at home or the workplace), so that the car’s maximum electric range is available when the driver is ready to set off.
Alternatively, the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance can
also be charged in three hours and 15 minutes from an industrial
socket (IEC 60309-2) using the standard charging cable supplied. The
charging solutions available from BMW 360° ELECTRIC allow the
high-voltage battery for the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance
to be charged during the course of a journey.
If the battery is empty but a stationary charging option is not
available, activating the eDrive button in SAVE BATTERY mode allows
its charge to be brought up to at least 50 per cent while on the move.
Charging infrastructure in Singapore.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore Economic
Development Board (EDB) recently launched an electric vehicle (EV)
car-sharing programme that will see 1,000 EVs and 2,000 charging
points being rolled out from 2017 till 2020. Up to 20 percent of the
charging points will be available for public use. A different charging
plug standard, known as “Type 2”, was also introduced this year. While
it is not mandatory for existing vehicles and home chargers to switch
from Type 1 to Type 2, in the longer term, it is anticipated that most
vehicles and charging points in Singapore will follow the Type 2 standard.
BMW Asia is working with Greenlots to build up the charging
infrastructure in Singapore. There are currently 60 public EV charging
stations at 37 locations spread across the island. Drivers can locate
the charging stations nearest to them within the ChargeNow network
quickly and easily by making use of BMW ConnectedDrive Services in
their vehicle’s navigation system for real-time status, pricing
information and turn-by-turn directions. Powered by Greenlots,
ChargeNow is a mobility service from BMW i and it is the largest
public charging network in Singapore. BMW ConnectedDrive, the BMW
ConnectedDrive app and the Greenlots app make locating and using
charging stations run by partners an extremely fast and easy process,
while the ChargeNow card allows convenient electronic billing and payment.
Keeping up to speed remotely with BMW ConnectedDrive.
BMW ConnectedDrive is all about the link-up of the driver,
vehicle and outside world. In the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer
iPerformance, the system enables access to the most important vehicle
information at any time. Inside the car, the driver can call up data
such as the charge level and journey distances covered on the display
or pre-set a temperature for the passenger compartment. As well as the
air conditioning system to cool the interior, a programmable auxiliary
heating system is also on hand. Running these functions while the car
is charging does not restrict its electric range.
These on-board functions can be managed either inside the car or
remotely from a smartphone using the BMW Connected app. This allows
the doors to be locked, for example, while the driver can also use it
to check whether the windows are closed. In addition, destinations and
points of interest can be sent to the navigation system and used for
route guidance without further ado.
Proactive energy management.
A proactive energy management system has also been incorporated into the new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance via the navigation system. The system analyses the nature of the route entered into the route guidance function, including inclines and descents, speed limits and real-time traffic information, throughout the journey. The system uses this data and the individual driving style to guide the driver onto the route that will allow the hybrid drive system to be used to maximum efficiency. Recuperation phases are employed as effectively as possible, so that the car’s maximum electric range is available to the driver at his or her destination – e.g. in a city.
The new BMW 225xe Active Tourer iPerformance is now available
for viewing at Performance Motors’ showroom.
Additional
information enclosed:
1. The new BMW 225xe Active Tourer
iPerformance price.
2. The new BMW 225xe Active Tourer
iPerformance specifications.
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Bay
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Executive
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About Performance Motors Limited (PML)
Performance Motors Limited (PML) is a member of the Sime Darby
Group and the distributor of BMW cars and BMW motorcycles in Singapore
since 1979.
PML has achieved various accolades in the area of
sales achievement and service excellence in its 30-year history in the
luxury segment.
2002 - In an industry first, PML initiated a
customer lifestyle and rewards programme which most recently evolved
into the ‘BMW 7 Series Privileges Programme Plus’ – a distinctive
lifestyle and rewards programme that is exclusively available to
owners of the new BMW 7 Series in Singapore. Exclusive premium
experiences covering golfing, driver training, chauffeur services and
lifestyle have been specially designed with the discerning taste of
the BMW 7 Series customers in mind.
2003, 2004 - PML received
awards from BMW Asia in recognition of the BMW 7 Series’ segment
leadership.
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2005 – PML sales powered to the top
of the Singapore luxury car market. PML added to its collection of BMW
awards with the Best Sales performance in the Asia region. PML sales
established BMW as the leading premium car brand in
Singapore.
2006, 2007– PML claimed market leadership among
premium car brands in Singapore making it three consecutive years. The
flagship BMW 7 Series limousines used to transport world leaders
during the 2006 World Bank meetings and all key government events, was
once again reaffirmed as the choice for leaders as the official car
for various high-profile events such as Barclays Singapore Open, the
ASEAN Ministerial Meetings and the Singapore Airshow.
2008 - PML
opened the new Sime Darby Performance Centre, the benchmark BMW Sales
and Aftersales facility in Asia, in September. The existing two
premises at Sime Darby Centre and East Coast Centre continue to serve
BMW customers and strengthen PML’s service excellence in conjunction
with this new Performance Centre at 303 Alexandra Road.
2009 -
BMW continued to be the limousine of choice for the APEC meetings. PML
was honoured as one of the Top 3 entries in the category Conquest BMW
7 series of BMW Excellence in Sales 2009, the international
competition for outstanding sales performance.
2010 – PML broke
the 4,000 unit sales record and set a new milestone in its retail
history with a remarkable achievement of Top Luxury Car Brand in
Singapore. PML reopened its refurbished Aftersales facility in East
Coast Centre (ECC), at 280 Kampong Arang Road.
2011 - PML became
the first ever luxury car brand and dealer to surpass the competition,
in a highly competitive car market that has traditionally been
dominated by volume driven marques. This is the first ever situation
anywhere in the world where BMW is the leading car brand.
2012 –
PML continued its trailblazing success and retained pole position as
the Number One car brand in Singapore for a second consecutive year.
PML’s Motorrad division proudly recorded a year-on-year increase in
sales by 50%. BMW continued to be the official limousine for the
Barclays Singapore Open for the sixth consecutive year.
2013 -
BMW was appointed the official limousine of the 2013 International
Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference. Performance Motors
sponsored a fleet of 220 units of BMW 5 and 7 Series for the
high-profile conference dedicated to maritime defence. BMW Motorrad
achieved remarkable growth to become the top selling luxury bike in
Singapore for the second consecutive year.
2014 – PML announced
the official inauguration of 315 Alexandra Road, a new BMW facility
which integrated a new BMW Motorrad showroom and an Aftersales
facility dedicated to BMW Fast Lane services. BMW fleets continued to
be the choice limousines for the Singapore Airshow 2014, BNP Paribas
WTA Finals 2014 and Louis Vuitton High Jewellery event.
2015 -
BMW was the preferred limousine to chauffeur delegates for the World
Engineers Summit 2015 and Asia Pacific Homeland Security 2015. PML
also welcomed the launch of BMW ConnectedDrive, as well as, the
all-new BMW 7 Series.
2016 - PML recorded an all-time high for
new car registrations. PML also launched the Future Retail concept at
the newly renovated BMW showroom at Sime Darby Performance Centre
which sets new standards in the automotive industry through the use of
innovative digital tools and engaging retail environment. As a leading
luxury car brand in Singapore, BMW remained the preferred limousine
for the Singapore Airshow 2016, SMBC Singapore Open 2016 and Louis
Vuitton High Jewellery Event 2016. BMW was also proudly designated as
the limousine of choice for the Singapore Beach Polo Championship
2016, Singapore International Water Week 2016 and National Gallery
Singapore Gala 2016.
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