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Media Alert: BMW X2 and 2019 BMW i8 Coupé to make World Debuts at North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Fri Jan 05 23:02:13 CET 2018 Press Release
• One year after the BMW X2 Concept appeared in Detroit, the all-new 2018 BMW X2 Sports Activity Coupé will make its world debut at NAIAS. • In addition, the 2019 BMW i8 Coupé will make its world debut at NAIAS.
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Robert Dexter
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Richmond Hill, ON. BMW will host the world premiere of the all-new 2018 BMW X2 Sports Activity Coupé, and unveil the 2019 BMW i8 Coupé at the 2017 Detroit autoshow (NAIAS) on Monday, January 15th at 9:35 am. Experts in the areas of design, product management and BMW’s electric vehicle strategy and portfolio will be on-site for interviews and to answer questions about BMW Group products and services.
WORLD PREMIERE: The all-new 2018 BMW X2 Sports Activity Coup é .
What: The all-new 2018 BMW X2 Sports Activity Coupé.
When: Monday, January 15th at 9:35 am.
Where: North American International Auto Show, Cobo Centre, BMW stand.
The world debut of the all-new 2018 BMW X2 Sports Activity Coupé in Detroit introduces a new breed of car that takes the stage as the newest addition to the BMW X family. Featuring an unmistakable design combining both sporty and urban genes, the bold, uncompromising nature of the first-ever BMW X2 is evident at first sight. Even next to its bigger brothers, the BMW X4 and BMW X6, the BMW X2 makes a distinctive impression with its unique design language and performance pedigree.
WORLD PREMIERE: The BMW i8 Coup é
What: The new 2019 BMW i8 Coupé.
When: Monday, January 15th at 9:35 am.
Where: North American International Auto Show, Cobo Centre, BMW stand.
The new 2019 BMW i8 Coupé also makes its world debut at NAIAS. Using optimized BMW eDrive technology with hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the enhanced hybrid 2+2 seater has increased power and range over its predecessor, which has been the world’s best-selling hybrid sports car since 2014. Showcased alongside the new BMW i8 Coupé will be the all-new BMW i8 Roadster. The BMW i8 Roadster takes the BMWi8’s combination of locally emission-free mobility and high-caliber performance and adds top-down exhilaration.
ADDITIONAL VEHICLES FEATURED AND ON DISPLAY AT NAIAS:
- BMW i3s
- BMW X7 iPerformance Concept
- BMW X3
- BMW M3 CS
- BMW M5.
EXPERTS/EXECUTIVES
Please contact BMW Group Canada Corporate Communications to make interview arrangements with the following BMW spokespeople:
Adrian van Hooydonk
Senior Vice President BMW Design
BMW AG
Jozef Kaban
Vice President of BMW Design
BMW AG
Ingo Lasslop
Head of Product Management .
Compact Class / BMW X2
BMW AG
Julius Schluppkotten
Head of Project – BMW X2
BMW AG
Dr. Stefan Juraschek
Head of Electrified Powertrains,
BMW AG
Dr. Alexander Kotouc
Head of BMWi Product
Management,
BMW AG