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November News in Brief
Tue Nov 10 15:31:00 CET 2015 Press Kit
BMW to offer five PHEV vehicles in the range • BMW 7 Series line-up strengthened by six additional models • M Sport arrives on the new BMW X1 • The BMW i3 offered with a sportier edge • BMW scoops more awards
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BMW to offer five PHEV vehicles in the range
Launched earlier this year, the new BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) was the first such production car from the BMW
core brand. Within the next 12 months BMW will offer an additional
four PHEVs to broaden the opportunity to drive ultra low emission
vehicles with all electric drive capability.
The four new PHEV models indebted to the BMW i brand for
technology come in the shape of the BMW 225xe Active Tourer, BMW 330e
Saloon, and the BMW 740e and 740Le xDrive from the marque’s flagship
model. This means BMW will soon offer innovative PHEV technology in
everything from compact models through to luxury-class cars.
Model |
Power |
Torque | 0 – 62mph Seconds | Top Speed Mph | Combined Mpg | CO2 Emissions g/km |
OTR |
X5 xDrive40e | Petrol: 245 Electric: 113 Total system output: 313 | Petrol: 350 Electric: 250 Combined:450 | 6.8 | 130mph (Electric only:75) | 85.6
| 77 | £51,845 |
225xe | Petrol: 136 Electric: 88 Total output: 224 | Petrol: 220 Electric: 165 Combined: 385 | 6.7 | 126mph (Electric only: 78) | 141.2 | 46 | £35,005 |
330e | Petrol: 184 Electric: 88 Total system output: 252 | Petrol: 290 Electric: 250 Combined: 252 | 6.1 | 140 (Electric only: 74.6) | 148.7 | 44 | £33,935 |
740e* | Petrol: TBC Electric: TBC Total system output: 326 | Petrol: TBC Electric: TBC Combined: 500 | 5.6 | 149 (Electric only:75) | 134.5 | 49 | TBC |
740Le xDrive* | Petrol: TBC Electric: TBC Total system output: 326 | Petrol: TBC Electric: TBC Combined: 500 | 5.5 | 149 (Electric only: 75) | 122.8 | 53 | TBC |
*Subject to confirmation.
Combining the versatility and luxury of the X5, along with the superb
traction provided by the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive
system, with BMW EfficientDynamics eDrive technology allows for
outstanding efficiency too. With a total system output of 313hp
generated by a four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology and a synchronous electric motor, the BMW X5 xDrive40e
achieves a combined fuel consumption 85.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 78g/km.
With a standard equipment list that includes 18-inch alloy
wheels, two-zone air conditioning, front and rear PDC, Dakota leather
upholstery, Xenon headlights, heated front seats, BMW Professional
Navigation, 40:20:40 split folding seats, Real Time Traffic
information, pre-conditioning, BMW Emergency Call and eDrive services.
The BMW X5 XDrive40e went on sale this month with prices
starting from £51,845 OTR for the X5 XDrive40e and £56,545 OTR for the
X5 xDrive40e M Sport.
Joining this BMW X5 derivative from March 2016 will be the new
225xe Active Tourer PHEV. Offered in two trim levels, the Sport model
will cost £35,005 OTR and the 225xe Luxury will be sold for £35,755
OTR. However, a government grant is currently available which will
reduce the price for customers by £5,000 respectively.
The BMW 225xe – a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer variant with eDrive
offers a combination of sporting ability, economy and everyday
practicality unique in its segment. The PHEV model fuses BMW eDrive
technology with a front mounted transverse three-cylinder petrol
engine and a front-wheel-drive configuration for the first time; the
electric motor powering the rear wheels makes for an electrified
all-wheel-drive system that is unique in this segment.
Producing a total output of 224hp (a combination of the
three-cylinder combustion engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology,
136hp and an electric motor developing 88hp) and a peak torque of
385Nm. Its combined fuel consumption of 141.2mpg makes the 225xe PHEV
one of the best in its class.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon is BMW’s biggest selling vehicle and has
always been at the forefront of the EfficientDynamics programme of
improving fuel consumption and lower emissions. So it is only right
that the new PHEV BMW 330e Saloon is offered.
The 330e Saloon will offer a startling combined fuel consumption
of 148.7mpg and CO2 emissions from 44g/km when it joins the range in
2016. It can be specified in SE, Sport, Luxury or M Sport and all
wheel sizes to still stay under the vital 49g/km CO2 threshold.
The car’s state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid technology marries a
184hp 2.0-litre petrol engine with an 80kW electric motor. The
combined output of 252hp and maximum torque of 420Nm gives the BMW
330e a zero to 62mph acceleration time of just 6.1 seconds and a top
speed of 140mph. Yet the model is also capable of travelling up to
approximately 25 miles in all-electric mode, and therefore emits zero
local emissions when used in this manner.
The BMW 330e Saloon is eligible for congestion charge exemption
and is expected to also be eligible for the Government’s Plug in Car
Grant (PiCG) representing a significant saving on the purchase price.
It is on sale now priced from £33,935 OTR with the first customers
getting their cars in April 2016.
The final PHEVs to join the fold within the next year will be
for the luxury saloon segment: the BMW 740e and the BMW 740Le xDrive.
The intelligently controlled interaction between a 2.0-litre petrol
engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric drive unit
integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission endows the BMW
740e with dynamic acceleration yet very low consumption and emissions
figures in everyday driving. While producing a total system output of
326hp, both cars return a combined fuel consumption of 134.5mpg and
CO2 emissions of just 49g/km.*
The BMW 740e and the BMW 740Le xDrive will go on sale Summer
2016. Prices to be announced at a later date.
BMW 7 Series line-up strengthened by six additional models
November 2015 sees the introduction of six new models to the BMW 7
Series range to underscore the sporting and luxurious nature of this
multi-faceted vehicle.
The new BMW 750i is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8
producing 443bhp. The 740d xDrive and 740Ld xDrive both use a
3.0-litre straight six, producing 315hp. With acceleration from zero
to 62mph in 5.2 and 5.3 seconds respectively, the 650Nm torque ensures
a smooth delivery of power. Emitting just 134g/m and 137g/m CO2 and
returning 55.4mpg for the 740d xDrive and 55.3mpg for the 740Ld
xDrive. These impressive economy figures stem from BMW
EfficientDynamics technology and the BMW EfficientLightweight concept.
The BMW EfficientLightweight concept means that the models in the new
BMW 7 Series line-up are up to 130kg lighter than their predecessors,
despite boasting a significantly greater number of comfort and safety features.
These six new models are on sale from December. Prices start
from £72,060 OTR.
Model | Power | Torque | 0 – 62mph Seconds | Top Speed Mph | Combined Mpg | CO2 Emissions g/km | OTR Price |
750i | 449 | 650 | 4.7 | 155* | 34.9 | 186 | £76,320
|
750i M Sport | 449 | 650 | 4.7 | 155* | 34.9 | 186 | £79,970
|
740d xDrive | 320 | 680 | 5.2 | 155* | 55.4 | 134 | £72,060
|
740d xDrive M Sport | 320 | 680 | 5.2 | 155* | 55.4 | 134 | £75,525
|
740Ld xDrive | 320 | 680 | 5.3 | 155* | 54.3 | 137 | £75,825
|
740Ld xDrive M Sport | 320 | 680 | 5.3 | 155* | 54.3 | 137 | £79,675
|
*Electronically limited.
M Sport arrives on the new BMW X1
The smallest member of the BMW X family, the X1, is the latest model
to be enhanced with the addition of the popular M Sport specification.
In addition to SE models, the M Sport offers 18-inch light alloy
wheels (M Double-spoke style), LED headlights, M Sport Aerodynamic
bodystyling, M Sports suspension, M Sport steering wheel finished in
Nappa leather, Sports seats in Cloth/Alcantara, heated front seats and
LED ambient lighting in door trim amongst other features.
Also arriving in November is the X1 xDrive18d model, this will
be available in SE, Sport, xLine and M Sport trims with both manual
and automatic transmission. The addition of xDrive doesn’t hamper the
cars economy with it returning 60.1mpg and emitting 124g/m CO2 on the
combined cycle.
Prices for the new BMW X1 xDrive18d start from £28,280 OTR for a
BMW X1 xDrive 18d SE derivative. M Sport specification costs £3,000
more than a standard car.
The BMW i3 offered with a sportier edge
A new Sport package is now available for the BMW i3 enabling further
customisation of the car. For those customers seeking a more unique
look, a choice of 19-inch alloy wheels, sun protection glass, LED
headlights and the Harman/Kardon Loudspeaker system can be specified–
all for a total of £1,700. This represents a 26 per cent saving to the
customer worth £610 compared to buying each option separately.
Customers also now have a choice of three new colours for the
BMW i3; Fluid Black, Mineral Grey and Platinum Silver which all come
with the BMW i Blue highlight. Fluid Black allows the i3 exterior to
be specified in all black for the first time with BMW i Blue highlight.
BMW scoops more awards
Research into more than 650,00 cars operated by the country’s biggest
50 leasing companies has found that once again, the BMW 3 Series range
is the most reliable model in the 2015 FN50 survey, whilst BMW has
also retained the title of the most reliable manufacturer.
The FN50 reliability survey, undertaken by Fleet News, asks
contract hire companies to assess reliability according to warranty
claims and the number of breakdowns per model on their fleet. The
majority of the vehicles surveyed are used for business and are
subjected to higher than average mileage and are constantly
used in all conditions. This testing environment means that winning
the FN50 is a true testament to the reliability of the BMW range and
specifically the BMW 3 Series.
Richard Hudson, Sales Director at BMW UK, said: “BMW is renowned
for producing award-winning cars, but when the sample size is a car
parc of 650,000 vehicles and we come out on top it is especially satisfying.
“To be honoured as the most reliable car among contract hire
companies and the most reliable brand in the overall survey is a
fantastic result and underscores the expertise
of our renowned engineers in developing class-leading products.”
BMW Group has also been awarded the overall winner at the Engine
of the Year Awards 2015 scooping up a total of four wins in the latest
International Engine of the Year Awards. The drive unit in the BMW i8
earned two class wins as well as being declared overall winner, with a
further class win being garnered by the engine of the BMW M3 and BMW
M4. The International Engine of the Year Awards were launched in 1999
and consist of a panel of 65 motoring journalists from 31 countries.
The title of ‘Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year’ has been
presented by Green Fleet magazine in recognition of the success of
EfficientDynamics technologies in reducing emissions across the BMW
range. The new 3 Series ED Plus Saloon was singled out for praise for
its impressive fuel consumption of 74mpg. The category was said to be
the most competitive category from the awards with manufactures such
as Jaguar, Mercedes, Audi, Citroen and Ford also shortlisted.
Elsewhere, the all-electric BMW i3 scooped the award for Green
Car of the Year, for the second consecutive year at the Auto Express
New Car Awards 2015. Praised for its cutting edge technology, value
for money and affordable running costs, the BMW i3 remains the car of
choice in the small electric car market. The Auto Express judges said
“The i3 is easily one of the most user-friendly electric cars on sale today”.
Auto Express has also celebrated Britain’s best used cars and
have awarded the new BMW 3 Series for the Best Compact Executive Car
for 2015. It has been commended for its high quality interior and for
its reputation in creating driving enjoyment.
Ends
The BMW Group
With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 30 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2014, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.118 million cars and 123,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2013 was € 7.91 billion on revenues amounting to approximately € 76.06 billion. As of 31 December 2013, the BMW Group had a workforce of 110,351 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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