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Statements Paris Motor Show 2018

Statements by Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Brand BMW, Aftersales BMW Group, and Klaus Fröhlich, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development, at the BMW Group Press Conference, Paris Motor Show 2018

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Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG

 

Bonjours à toutes et tous!

Our passion is premium mobility. And, we chart our own course. We are setting the pace in electro-mobility:

The BMW Group is clearly Number ONE in Europe in electrified vehicle sales.

 

By the end of September, we already sold more than 100,000 electrified vehicles worldwide. Last year, we celebrated this figure in December, as you may remember. In total, we already have over 300,000 electric vehicles and plug-in-hybrids on the road. The story continues:

 

Once more, we’ve increased the battery capacity and range for the BMW i3.

Other exciting, new battery-electric vehicles are on the way:

  • 2019: the MINI Electric,
  • 2020: the BMW iX3,
  • 2021: the BMW iNEXT.

 

And it is my pleasure to announce that the BMW i4 will also be arriving in 2021.

 

That means, in 2021 we will have five, fully-electric core models. This underlines our strong commitment to future mobility.

 

And now: please enjoy our latest series models!

 

Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Brand BMW, Aftersales BMW Group

 

Bonjour! The new BMW Z4 Roadster fits perfectly here in Paris – the city that lives and breathes fashion and design. It showcases BMW’s new design language from all perspectives: from the dynamic looking front – to the striking flanks – to the clean tail end.

 

The BMW Z4 M40i not only cuts a great figure, it is also a true, lean sports car. And it’s the only one in its class to offer a straight six engine.

 

I can tell you, I really loved testing it – a pure, open-air, raw, driving experience – “sheer driving pleasure”. This is what BMW is all about.

 

Our next car is also one that feels at home cruising on the Champs-Élysées, or on the racetrack at Le Mans.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The all-new BMW 8 Series Coupé! It’s a real beauty!

 

The 8 not only begins a new chapter in our history of making sensational sports cars, it also signifies the start of our expansion in the upper luxury segment. With this car, we did something we’ve never done before. We built it for the racetrack and then put it on the road. You might have seen it in action in Le Mans: It’s quick, with incredibly precise handling. Our customers will enjoy every second behind the wheel!

 

This combination of racetrack performance with genuine luxury delivers an unbeatable experience. The 8 also heralds the new design language that will influence BMW’s entire line-up: Very modern, very clean!

 

As our new flagship luxury Coupé, the craftsmanship and fine details in this car are second-to-none. Our 8 Series customers expect the very best and have clear individual tastes: That’s why BMW Individual will be available from the start when the car is launched in November.

 

It also has our most advanced digital user interface. Our customers will experience a new level of personalization – similar to that of the latest smart phones.

 

The Coupé will be followed by the Convertible and Gran Coupé in 2019, and there’s great news for M fans – all of these will be offered as M models!

 

You see, currently we are in the middle of the company's biggest product expansion. And 2018 is also the year of X. After launching the BMW X2 and X4, we recently revealed the new BMW X5 and it’s better than ever!

The “Boss” as we call it, has always been the clear leader in its segment. This fourth generation – with brand new innovations such as the xOffroad package – will continue to set the benchmark in: Driving comfort, luxury and efficiency.

 

Efficiency is one of our top priorities. So of course, we will launch the X5 as a plug-in hybrid in 2019.  It combines the power and elegance of our straight six engine with the latest BMW eDrive technology – and you can drive up to 80 km in pure electric mode. That’s benchmark.

 

Our next model also embodies all of this and is at the very heart of our brand.

 

Klaus Fröhlich, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development

 

Bonjour Mesdames et Messieurs,

The new BMW 3 Series! The ultimate sports sedan.

 

The 3 Series established and led the segment of sport sedans – and will continue to do so now in its seventh generation. Over the past 40 years, we have delivered more than 15 million 3 Series cars. This makes it the most successful model of the BMW brand and the world’s best-selling premium vehicle. It represents the BMW brand like no other car and is truly the heart and soul of BMW.

 

All our cars contain the sporty and dynamic genes of the 3. This extraordinary car is the pioneer of its segment. And for the new generation, I promise you:

 

It is better than ever before: Even more athletic, present, and innovative. I’ve tested it in a few fast laps on the Nürburgring. And it is really fantastic. We will prove that the new 3 Series remains the sportiest sedan in its segment.

To achieve this, we have combined our top technologies:

  • Best-in-class aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of 0.23;
  • A significant weight reduction of 55 kg compared to its predecessor;
  • And most importantly, new powertrains with less consumption and better driving performance.

 

To sum it up, maximum driving pleasure with maximum efficiency.

 

This model also represents our new design: pure lines and sculpted surfaces. The interior has been completely revised: contemporary and trendsetting, but with BMW’s trademark driver orientation. This also describes the range of innovations in the new 3 Series.

  

For example, our brand-new Intelligent Personal Assistant. It brings our digital world into the car as your personal companion. It connects you and makes your life easier, including the latest driver assistance systems.

 

One highlight: the new BMW Digital Key, which allows customers to unlock the vehicle and start the engine using a smartphone.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are very proud of this new car. And I would like to thank everyone who worked on it, to make it the best ever.

 

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Consumption and Emission Data.

BMW i3 (120 Ah, 42.2 kWh):

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 0

Power consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 13.1

 

BMW i3s (120 Ah, 42.2 kWh):

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 0

Power consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 14.6 – 14.0

 

BMW 3 Series:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 6.1 – 4.1*

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 139 – 108*

 

BMW Z4:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 7.4 – 6.0

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 168 – 137

 

BMW Z4 M40i:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 7.4 – 7.1

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 168 – 162

 

BMW M850i xDrive Coupé:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 10.5 – 10.0

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 240 – 228

 

BMW 840d xDrive:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 6.2 – 6.1

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 164 – 160

 

BMW X2:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 6.0 – 4.4

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 136 – 115

 

 

BMW X4:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 9.1 – 5.4

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 206 – 142

 

BMW X5:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 11.6 – 6.0

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 264 – 158

 

BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance:

Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.1*

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 49*

Power consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 23.0*

 

The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption are calculated based on the measurement methods stipulated in the current version of Regulation (EU) 2007/715. This information is based on a vehicle with basic equipment in Germany; ranges take into account differences in wheel and tyre size selected as well as optional equipment.

 

Power consumption, emissions figures and ranges have been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle and adapted to NEDC for comparison purposes, dependent on the tyre format selected.In these vehicles, different figures than those published here may apply for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2-emissions. These figures are provisional.

 

For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.

 

* The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption marked with * are preliminary.

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CO2 emission information.

Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption and range were measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715 as amended. They refer to vehicles on the German automotive market. For ranges, the NEDC figures take into account differences in the selected wheel and tyre size, while the WLTP figures take into account the effects of any optional equipment.

All figures have already been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle. NEDC figures listed have been adjusted to the NEDC measurement method where applicable. WLTP values are used as a basis for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2 emissions and, where applicable, for the purposes of vehicle-specific subsidies. Further information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures is also available at www.bmw.de/wltp.

For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the “Manual on the fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars”, available at sales outlets free of charge, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.

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