BMW bolsters entry-level offering with full-electric iX2
07.07.2026Press Release
BMW iX2 eDrive20 added to local sports activity coupé lineup +++ Model joins BMW X1 BEV and PHEV offerings in entry segment +++ Range up to 470km +++
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The new BMW 7 Series.
22.04.2026Press Kit
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In the new BMW 7 Series, progressive luxury and the pioneering technologies of the Neue Klasse come together to create a unique driving experience.
The new BMW i3. Second model of the Neue Klasse.
18.03.2026Press Release
The BMW 3 Series is the essence of the BMW brand. For five decades, this icon has stood for sporty driving pleasure, unmistakably attractive design and consistent progress. A legacy to which every generation of the BMW 3 Series is committed. The new, fully electric BMW i3 enhances the familiar character of the BMW 3 Series with additional, unique features.
How the BMW Group considers sustainability – all the way into the vehicle interior.
16.03.2026Press Release
+++ Interior air quality as health factor +++ Health as core element of product sustainability +++ Insight into BMW Group odour laboratory +++
Major milestone: First pre-series vehicles for new BMW i3 roll off the assembly line at BMW Group Plant Munich
04.02.2026Press Release
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+++ New production lines go into operation at BMW Group Plant Munich +++ Series production of new BMW i3 to begin in second half of 2026 +++
The BMW iX3 Ushers in Next-Generation Innovations at CES 2026.
06.01.2026Press Release
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+++ First-time demo of AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology +++ Revolutionary user-interaction with BMW Panoramic iDrive +++ Sixth generation BMW eDrive Technology +++ Next level driving dynamics with the Heart of Joy +++ Seamless driver assistance with BMW Symbiotic Drive +++ Ever-evolving Entertainment and App ecosystem in BMW Operating System X +++
Pioneering technology meets pure driving pleasure: testing BMW iX3 prototypes.
11.06.2025Press Release
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+++ Up to 800km of electric range (WLTP) and 400kW maximum charging +++ the BMW Panoramic iDrive perfects driver orientation +++ Gen6 powertrain and Heart of Joy raise the typical BMW driving pleasure not just to the next level but to a higher level still +++ Start of Production of the BMW iX3 at the end of 2025 +++ World premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 +++
The new BMW iX.
29.01.2025Press Release
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As a vanguard in the field of electric mobility, the BMW iX has established a unique combination of progressive luxury and locally emission-free driving pleasure.The new edition of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) features an increase in driving performance combined with significantly extended range. Specific exterior and interior design modifications emphasise the sporty character of the new BMW iX.
Local BMW 5 Series lineup boosted with petrol power.
03.12.2024Press Release
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More dynamic than ever, featuring a wealth of digital innovations and, for the first time, all-electric drive alongside the tested BMW 520d – this is how the new BMW 5 Series stepped up to the plate at the time of its South African introduction in late 2023.
“The soul of BMW – 100 per cent electric”: BMW launches international multi-channel campaign for locally emission-free premium mobility.
09.09.2024Press Release
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+++ Global awareness campaign interprets classical brand values through the lens of electric mobility +++ Hero film – soundtracked by hit single “Beautiful Things” – and numerous multimedia releases showcase the brand’s multi-faceted e-mobility portfolio +++ Branding activities focus on the BMW i4, BMW i5, BMW i7, BMW iX1, BMW iX2, BMW iX3 and BMW iX +++
The new BMW 7 Series Protection.
06.06.2024Press Kit
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The model developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Serie succeeds in blending an unrivalled protection concept with outstanding levels of ride comfort and spaciousness, exceptionally advanced equipment features and the class-beating dynamic prowess for which the brand is renowned. Meeting all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, the new BMW 7 Series Protection is now available in South Africa.
BMW Group South Africa finishes strong at 2024 Simola Hillclimb.
08.05.2024Press Release
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Top 10 King of the Hill finishes for BMW entrants +++ BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle first hydrogen-powered entrant to compete in Simola Hillclimb +++ Range of drivetrains showcased BMW Group's technology openness approach.
Art meets innovation: The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA.
01.03.2024Press Release
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+++ Tribute to BMW Art Car by Esther Mahlangu +++ World premiere at Frieze Los Angeles +++ Colour-change technology reinterprets distinctive ornamentation +++ Complex colours and patterns showcase future potential for customised vehicles +++
The all-new BMW X2.
11.10.2023Press Kit
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The BMW X2 is the car that first introduced the vehicle concept of a Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the premium compact segment. And now the even more distinctive, even sportier and even more forward-looking second generation is taking to the stage. Significantly larger dimensions and a pronounced coupé silhouette clearly showcase in its exterior design the development leap taken by the new BMW X2.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan.
24.05.2023Press Kit
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More dynamic than ever, featuring a wealth of digital innovations and, for the first time, all-electric drive - this is how the new BMW 5 Series Sedan steps up to the plate. As the BMW i5, the new edition of the world's most successful business sedan takes the lead on the road to sustainable premium mobility in the upper mid-range vehicle segment.
From the Arctic Circle to the foothills of the Alps: The new BMW i5 performs impressively in winter testing on ice and snow.
29.03.2023Press Release
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One-year testing phase of all drive and chassis control systems under wintry weather conditions +++ Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology displays high level of maturity +++ Unique torque control optimises traction, dynamism and driving stability of the first-ever all-electric BMW 5 Series Sedan
Digital, dynamic and now also fully electric: the BMW 5 Series enters a new era.
15.03.2023Press Release
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Announcements made at the BMW Group Annual Conference: BMW 5 Series Sedan will also come as all-electric Performance model from BMW M GmbH +++ Launch gets underway in October 2023 +++ BMW i5 Touring due to arrive in spring 2024 as all-electric model in the estate car segment
BMW 7 Series in South Africa.
17.01.2023Press Kit
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With the new BMW 7 Series, the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium vehicles creates forward-looking ways to enjoy driving pleasure, unsurpassed long-distance comfort and a top-end digital experience.
BMW Group commences in-house production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich.
31.08.2022Press Release
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Hydrogen is an additional option for electric drive systems +++ Fuel cells are manufactured in the company’s competence centre for hydrogen +++ BMW Group leads the way in hydrogen technology in the premium electric vehicle segment
BMW South Africa announces pricing for the all-new BMW 7 Series, including its first-ever fully electric luxury sedan
29.07.2022Press Kit
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First-ever BMW i7, which will be introduced alongside petrol and diesel variants in South Africa +++ Global market launch of the new BMW 7 Series range commences in the fourth quarter of 2022 +++ Indicative pricing for the new BMW 7 Series and BMW X7 in South Africa
