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BMW model update measures as of autumn 2021.
22.09.2021 Press Release
Three new drive variants for the new BMW 4 Series Convertible - BMW X1 xDrive18d and BMW X2 xDrive18d now feature 8-speed Steptronic transmission as standard - New exterior paint finishes for BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, BMW X2, BMW X3 and BMW X4 - My BMW App now with tyre pressure and tyre condition display - BMW i3 Unique Forever Edition premieres.
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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 the driver with comprehensive information on the condition of the vehicle's tyres on his or her smartphone. The so-called digital tyre diagnosis helps to minimise the risk of flat tyres and is available for a wide range of models (currently BMW 1 Series, 2 Series Coupé, 2 Series Gran Coupé, 3 Series, 4 Series, Z4) and for the new i4 and iX models. The individual tyre inflation pressures determined by the tyre pressure control are now also displayed in the My BMW app. In addition, the digital tyre diagnosis, which is unique in the competitive environment, can transfer early signs of a gradual tyre pressure loss or wear to the My BMW app and the vehicle. For this, the BMW back end uses an AI approach to process data from the tyres to create a forecast of the remaining distance of the tyres. In all cases, the customer receives appropriate recommendations for action.
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 a pre-heating function for the
high-voltage battery from November 2021. At the customer's request, it
ensures that the battery is preconditioned while driving to a direct
current (DC) charging station. By heating up the high-voltage battery
accordingly, the ideal temperature for charging with maximum power is
set on arrival. Among other things, the battery temperature, the
remaining range and the state of charge of the battery are taken into account.
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.
At a glance: The new BMW models for autumn 2021* | |||
BMW 4 Series Convertible | Output (kW/hp) | Fuel consumption
WLTP (l/100 km) | CO2
emissions WLTP (g/km) |
BMW 430d xDrive Convertible | 180/245 | 8.1 – 7.3 | 183 – 166 |
BMW M440i Convertible | 275/374 | 8.3 – 7.7 | 190 – 175 |
BMW M440d xDrive Convertible | 250/340 | 6.6 – 6.0 | 172 – 157 |
* all new models available from start of production in November 2021
CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
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
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
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
BMW X1 xDrive18d
combined fuel consumption: 6.1 – 5.4 l/100 km according to WLTP;
combined CO2 emissions: 159 – 142 g/km according to WLTP
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
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
BMW i3
combined electricity consumption: 16.3 - 15.3 kWh/100 km
according to WLTP, 13.1 kWh/100 km according to NEDC
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