The world premiere of the all-new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase is one
of the main highlights of the Auto Shanghai 2017 show. The new
business sedan is the successor to the current front-runner in the
Chinese car market’s premium segment and comes with all the right
credentials for cementing this leading status. Likewise making its
debut public appearance is the latest special-edition version of the
BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. And Auto Shanghai 2017 also hosts
the Asian premieres of the BMW Concept X2, revised BMW 4 Series models
and new services from BMW Connected created specifically for the
Chinese market.
The time-honoured MINI brand is also represented at Auto Shanghai
2017 with a world premiere. The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman,
a talented all-rounder with stand-out performance attributes, is
making its first public appearance. And BMW Motorrad is kicking off
its 2017 product offensive with the presentation of the revised
BMW S 1000 RR and BMW S 1000 XR, plus an ultra-exclusive new model.
Auto Shanghai is one of the most important motor shows of the year
for the global automotive industry. It has taken place every other
year since 1985, alternating with the Auto China show in Beijing on
the motoring calendar. The National Exhibition and Convention Center
in the west of Shanghai opened its doors in 2015 and invites vehicle
manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from around the world
to display their products across an area measuring some 400,000 square
metres. The 17th edition of the Auto Shanghai show will see more than
1,100 exhibitors present their new models, technological innovations
and service offerings to the public from 21 – 28 April 2017.
World premiere: the all-new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase.
Taking centre stage at the BMW brand’s stand at Auto Shanghai 2017 is
the world premiere of the all-new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase. The new
model is being built by BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. exclusively for
the Chinese market at the Shenyang facility.
Its 133-millimetre-longer wheelbase imbues the business sedan’s
exterior with elegantly stretched proportions which blend harmoniously
into its contemporary looks. State-of-the-art powertrain and chassis
technology underpin an exceptional balance between BMW’s hallmark
dynamic driving ability and supreme ride comfort. The all-new BMW 5
Series Long Wheelbase is up to 130 kilograms lighter than its
predecessor and boasts enhanced aerodynamics.
Generous kneeroom, optimised soundproofing and a host of innovative
equipment features – such as the electrically adjustable comfort
seats, Ambient Air package and Sky Lounge Panorama glass roof –
elevate on-board comfort in the rear to an even higher level. As well
as the iDrive system and a further improved voice control system, the
display and control concept also encompasses a touchscreen monitor and
BMW gesture control.
World premiere: the BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Yellow Edition.
The BMW Group is also building on its successful track record in
sustainable mobility, where BMW i has played a significant role. The
BMW eDrive drive system technology originally developed for the
all-electric BMW i3 and BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car can now be
experienced in six BMW model ranges and one MINI. Indeed, fuelled by
the popularity of the BMW i and BMW iPerformance models, the BMW Group
is now the most successful manufacturer of plug-in hybrid models for
the premium segment globally.
The BMW i8, for example, has developed into the world’s
highest-selling plug-in hybrid sports car. And its appeal is given
fresh lustre at Auto Shanghai 2017 with the presentation for the first
time of the BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Yellow Edition. This latest special
edition stands out with its exclusive Protonic Frozen Yellow paint
finish, newly designed 20-inch light-alloy wheels and distinctive
interior design cues.
Asian premiere: the BMW Concept X2.
The BMW Concept X2 is celebrating its Asian premiere in Shanghai. The
new vehicle concept for the premium compact segment combines the
robust and functionally accomplished character of a BMW X model with
the low-slung proportions of a coupe. Among the signature X elements
are muscular surfaces, large, almost squared-off wheel arches and
stylistic underfloor protection. The long wheelbase, short overhangs,
flowing roofline and slim side window graphic lend the silhouette of
the BMW Concept X2 a svelte and dynamic appearance.
Asian premiere: the new BMW 4 Series model range.
The new BMW 4 Series models will be introduced to the public in Asia
for the first time with detailed revisions to their design and
optimised chassis technology. LED headlights and LED rear lights now
come as standard for the BMW 4 Series Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible
and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, as does a refined premium ambience in the
interior. If the optional Navigation system Professional is specified,
the iDrive operating system also features a new tile-style menu layout
with constantly updated content. And the Multifunctional Instrument
Display can now also be ordered as an option.
BMW Connected with services developed specially for China.
With mobility, communication and infotainment services tailored
specially to BMW’s Chinese target group, BMW Connected presents a
premium digital offering unmatched in the country. The BMW Connected
personalised mobility assistant’s China-specific functionality
includes customer support among its suite of services. BMW Connected
allows smartphone users to coordinate communications with a selected
BMW dealer and arrange service appointments. BMW Connected also
supplies users in China with information on traffic offences. And
customers can make use of online-based lifestyle, social media and
entertainment services selected specially for the Chinese market and
with bespoke functionality.
World premiere: the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.
The MINI brand is showing off its sporty side at Auto Shanghai 2017,
with the world premiere of the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman
commanding the limelight. The latest John Cooper Works machine is the
largest and most versatile elite performance model in the British car
maker’s portfolio. The brand’s most powerful engine, eight-speed
Steptronic Sport transmission (fitted as standard in cars for the
Chinese market), ALL4 all-wheel drive and sports suspension, plus the
aerodynamically optimised body and sports-car cockpit aura come
together into a sublime overall package to deliver standout
performance and a race feeling that will capture the imagination.
The new-generation MINI sees the British manufacturer also
strengthening its position as the leading maker of premium vehicles in
the small car and compact segments in China. The MINI 3-door and MINI
5-door are each available with a selection of three engines in the
country, and MINI Convertible customers there can choose from two
variants. In the premium compact segment, the MINI Clubman can be
ordered with one of three engines and the MINI Countryman with a
choice of two, plus ALL4 all-wheel drive as an option. The new
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman joins the MINI John Cooper Works and
MINI John Cooper Works Clubman in the ranks of top-level MINI
performance models in China.
BMW Motorrad: fresh success, a model offensive and a world
premiere for a suitably exclusive newcomer.
BMW Motorrad recorded extremely dynamic growth in China in 2016, with
sales up 52.7 per cent compared with the previous year. And the brand
is continuing along its upward curve in 2017, fuelled by its ongoing
model offensive in the premium motorcycle and maxi scooter markets. 14
new and redesigned models are set to be introduced up to the end of
2017. And the brand is showing various models at Auto Shanghai 2017,
including the latest versions of the ultra-sporty BMW S 1000 RR and
BMW S 1000 XR. But the highlight of the BMW Motorrad stand is the
world premiere of one of the most exclusive models ever offered by BMW Motorrad.
Further information on official fuel consumption figures,
specific CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of
new passenger cars is included in the following guideline:
“Leitfaden über Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den
Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen” (Guideline for fuel
consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new
passenger cars), which can be obtained from all dealerships, from
Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760
Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at
http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html.
LeitfadenCO2 (GuidelineCO2) (PDF ‒ 1.9 MB)