BMW at the IAA Cars 2019 in Frankfurt.

Franfurt am Main.The BMW stand at the IAA Cars 2019
international motor show in Frankfurt am Main revolves around the
theme of the future of driving pleasure. Alongside the latest new
additions from a broad range of segments that the premium carmaker
will be bringing out as it presses ahead with its ongoing product
offensive, BMW is also exhibiting fascinating vehicle studies and
trailblazing technologies that are set to have a major impact on
individual mobility in tomorrow’s world. The new products on show at
the IAA Cars 2019 reflect both the tremendous variety in the company’s
model portfolio and its capacity for innovation in the future-focused
fields of action identified as part of the NUMBER ONE NEXT
strategy and known by the acronym D+ACES (Design, Automated driving,
Connectivity, Electrification and Services).

The upshot of the largest model offensive in corporate history was
that the BMW Group sold more vehicles worldwide between January and
June 2019 than ever before in the first six months of a financial
year. The BMW Group continues to be the world’s most successful
supplier of premium cars and is able to offer customers in more than
160 countries just the right selection of models while catering to all
sorts of different legal conditions, technical requirements and
individual preferences. Besides a flexible marketing strategy and a
diverse product portfolio, this also calls for a broad range of drive
technologies comprising highly efficient petrol and diesel engines,
all-electric powertrains and plug-in hybrid systems. The BMW Group has
gained a clear advantage over its rivals by using flexible vehicle
architectures that will allow any particular model to be quickly
produced with different drive technologies as demand dictates. This
high degree of customer-centric flexibility is illustrated to
impressive effect by the globally successful BMW X3 Sports Activity
Vehicle, which will be available with a choice of conventional
engines, a plug-in hybrid system or all-electric drive from next year.
The BMW Group’s outstanding expertise when it comes to integrating
highly complex yet beautifully harmonious complete systems underlines
what a strong position the company is in as it competes with
established suppliers and newcomers in the automotive sector.

BMW Group market leader in electrification.

Following an early product offensive that has resulted in a wider
choice of models than any of its rivals can offer, the BMW Group has
also emerged as a leading force in the manufacture of vehicles with
electrified drive systems. The company is ranked as the market leader
in Germany for new car registrations of electrified cars with
all-electric or plug-in hybrid drive systems and the most successful
established premium brand at both a European and global level.
(Source: IHSMarkit Report 8/2019)
The introduction of the very
latest battery cell technology in the plug-in hybrid versions of the
BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X5 and
MINI Countryman as well as the BMW i cars further increases the
electric range and brings new comfort functions when charging.
Electric driving this way becomes an alternative for more and wider
customer segments. By increasing the proportion of electric driving
and employing digital services such as the BMW eDrive Zones function
for automatically detecting green zones, the new plug-in hybrid models
that can also be seen at the 2019 Frankfurt show will be able to make
a major contribution to cutting CO2 emissions in urban areas.

The BMW Group will be bringing out yet more models with electrified
drive systems as soon as 2020, including the plug-in hybrid variants
of the BMW X3, BMW X1 and BMW 3 Series Touring and the all-electric
MINI Cooper SE, which is also receiving its show premiere in
Frankfurt. This will once again involve harnessing the expertise in
the field of electrified drive systems that has been amassed during
development of the BMW i models for transferring technology to the BMW
and MINI brands. By 2023, the total number of models with an
electrified powertrain offered by the BMW Group’s brands is set to
increase to 25.

Driving pleasure in unprecedented variety: the premieres at
the IAA Cars 2019.

The universally popular family of BMW X models is receiving further
reinforcement in the form of the latest Sports Activity Coupe: the new
BMW X6 is making its global debut at the IAA Cars 2019, marking the
arrival of the third generation of the BMW model that first spawned
this breed of vehicle. Anyone visiting Hall 11 at the main entrance to
the Frankfurt trade fair arena on 12 – 22 September 2019 will also be
able to experience how BMW’s characteristic brand of driving pleasure
is set to evolve both now and in future with a wide array of vehicle
concepts hailing from all manner of different segments. The third
generation of the compact BMW 1 Series is celebrating its show
premiere, as are the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe four-door luxury sports
car, the immensely sporty and versatile new BMW 3 Series Touring and
the new edition of the BMW X1. The new BMW X5 Protection VR6 Security
Vehicle that is making its maiden appearance in Frankfurt combines the
ability to power ahead over any terrain with high levels of personal protection.

The presentation of the BMW Vision M NEXT, meanwhile, provides a
foretaste of the future of motoring at its sportiest extreme. This
progressive plug-in hybrid sports car serves up a captivating blend of
emotion-stirring design and pioneering drive technology.

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World premiere: the new BMW X6 – athletic prowess and
commanding aura in imposing form.

It was at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show that BMW first unveiled the
BMW Concept X6 in public and created a new breed of vehicle in the
process – the Sports Activity Coupe. Now, twelve years later, the
third generation of the production version is receiving its world
premiere at the very same venue. The new BMW X6 succeeds in combining
the agility and versatility of a BMW X model with the
attention-grabbing looks of one of the brand’s coupes in more
compelling fashion than ever. Crisply drawn lines, powerfully sculpted
surfaces and proportions that have been stretched to even more dynamic
effect help to give the car’s exterior an athletic, commanding and
imposing appearance. The optional BMW Laserlight adds an eye-catching
flourish to the front end’s design, as does the illuminated BMW kidney
grille that can also be found on the list of optional extras.

The interior of the new BMW X6 creates an exclusive ambience while
also radiating sporting flair. Standard specification includes the BMW
Live Cockpit Professional featuring a fully digital instrument cluster
and a Control Display that each have a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches.
One of the operating concept’s key elements is the BMW Intelligent
Personal Assistant, which can be controlled using naturally formulated
spoken instructions. On the optional equipment side, highlights
include thermoelectric cup holders, glass applications for selected
controls, the Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, the Ambient Air package
for fragrancing the interior and the Bowers Wilkins Diamond+ 3D
Surround Sound System. The new BMW X6 will be launched in November
2019 with a choice of four engines. Heading the line-up will be two M
models boasting extremely powerful V8 petrol and straight-six diesel units.

Show premiere: the new BMW 1 Series – sophisticated driving
pleasure in the compact segment.

The new BMW 1 Series is set to continue the brand’s rich vein of
success in the premium compact segment with a refreshed design and
drive technology that has undergone an extensive overhaul. The new
edition employs BMW’s sophisticated front-wheel-drive platform for the
first time. This helps to substantially increase the amount of space
on offer inside the new model while also ensuring that the
third-generation BMW 1 Series continues to beguile drivers with its
class-beating agility and dynamic prowess. What’s more, BMW xDrive
intelligent all-wheel drive will also be available as soon as the
model is launched in September 2019 – in the 225 kW/306 hp
range-topping BMW M135i xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 7.1 –
6.8 l/100 km [39.8 – 41.5 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined:
162 – 155 g/km) and the BMW 120d xDrive (fuel consumption combined:
4.7 – 4.5 l/100 km [60.1 – 62.8 mpg imp], CO2 emissions
combined: 124 – 117 g/km) with an output of 140 kW/190 hp.

This new form of the driving pleasure for which BMW is renowned can
be attributed first and foremost to the cutting-edge technology used
in its chassis and control systems. Of particular note in this regard
is the near-actuator wheel slip limitation technology – or ARB for
short – which enables the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system to
intervene far more swiftly and with much greater sensitivity. The BMW
M135i xDrive is additionally equipped with a limited-slip differential
at the front axle, while Adaptive suspension is available as an option
for all model variants. There are other new features too, such as the
state-of-the-art display and operating concept, the BMW Head-Up
Display being offered in this model for the first time, plus the
extended range of driver assistance systems and digital services from
BMW Connected and BMW ConnectedDrive, including the BMW Intelligent
Personal Assistant.

Show premiere: the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe – luxury sports
car with four doors.

Premium carmaker BMW is pressing ahead with its product offensive in
the luxury segment by adding a third model variant to the new BMW
8 Series range. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe melds outstanding
performance credentials with the flamboyant design and superior
spaciousness offered by a four-door luxury sports car. The extra
201 millimetres of wheelbase length compared to the BMW 8 Series Coupe
improves ride comfort, and every last millimetre has also been used to
increase the amount of space in the rear, where two passengers are
able to savour a genuine sports car feel. There is also a third seat
in the rear compartment that is suitable for use on short journeys.

The four-door sports car was derived directly from the new BMW
8 Series Coupe. Quite apart from the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe’s
distinctive proportions, the design of its flanks and rear end clearly
distinguishes it from its stablemate too. The cabin’s luxurious feel
is partly down to the lavish standard specification, including
Vernasca leather trim, an instrument panel and door shoulders wrapped
in fulled leather, ambient lighting and the BMW Live Cockpit
Professional. There are also a number of optional extras that are
available exclusively for the four-door variant in the new
BMW 8 Series line-up: a very generously sized panoramic glass roof, a
four-zone automatic climate control system and electric sun blinds for
the rear side windows and rear window. The three engines available at
launch in September 2019 range in output from 235 kW/320 hp to
390 kW/530 hp and are mated to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission
and BMW xDrive all-wheel drive. The BMW 840i Gran Coupe (fuel
consumption combined: 7.5 – 7.4 l/100 km [37.7 – 38.2 mpg imp], CO2
emissions combined: 170 – 168 g/km) with rear-wheel drive is also available.

Show premiere: the new BMW M8 Coupe and the new
BMW M8 Convertible – high-performance sports cars for the luxury segment.

BMW M GmbH is stepping up its current model offensive and making a
foray into the luxury segment with its new high-performance sports
cars. The formidable performance capabilities are mainly down to a V8
engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and high-revving concept,
which generates 441 kW/600 hp in the new BMW M8 Coupe (fuel
consumption combined: 10.6 – 10.5 l/100 km [26.6 – 26.9 mpg imp],
CO2 emissions combined: 242 – 238 g/km) and the new
BMW M8 Convertible (fuel consumption combined: 10.8 – 10.6 l/100 km
[26.2 – 26.6 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined:
246 – 241 g/km) and an even greater output of 460 kW/625 hp in the new
BMW M8 Competition Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 10.6 – 10.5 l/100
km [26.6 – 26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined:
242 – 238 g/km) and the new BMW M8 Competition Convertible (fuel
consumption combined: 10.8 – 10.6 l/100 km [26.2 – 26.6 mpg imp],
CO2 emissions combined: 246 – 241 g/km). The
high-performance unit is partnered by an eight-speed M Steptronic
transmission with Drivelogic, while the M xDrive all-wheel-drive
system and Active M Differential take care of planting its power
firmly on the road.

Designed with the specific demands of track use in mind, the bespoke
chassis technology includes a newly developed braking system offering
a choice of two different brake pedal settings that can be selected at
the push of a button. The driving experience can additionally be
customised using the Setup button, another new feature that provides
direct access to the settings for the engine, dampers, steering,
M xDrive and braking system so that they can be individually
configured to suit personal preferences and the current driving
situation. The M Mode button on the centre console that is also making
its debut can be used to alter both the functionality of the driver
assistance systems and the information shown in the instrument cluster
and Head-Up Display. The dynamic potential of the new high-performance
sports cars also shines through in the familiar M design cues that are
the result of functional requirements and in the cabin’s
model-specific styling. Here, a cockpit designed to deliver an
exhilarating driving experience merges with an exclusive aura of luxury.

Show premiere: the new BMW 3 Series Touring – more space for
sporting flair.

Characteristic sportiness and versatile functionality set the tone
for the new BMW 3 Series Touring, which is making its show debut at
the IAA Cars 2019 and will be arriving in dealer showrooms in
September 2019 too. Equipped with the latest generation of engines and
cutting-edge chassis technology, the sixth generation of the Touring
model once again sets the benchmark for agility and driving dynamics
in the premium midsize class. Heading the model range is the new
BMW M340i xDrive Touring (fuel consumption combined:
7.5 – 7.1 l/100 km [37.7 – 39.8 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined:
170 – 162 g/km) with its 275 kW/374 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol
engine. A plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 3 Series Touring is going
to be offered for the first time from summer 2020.

A host of intelligent details give an added boost to the Touring
model’s state-of-the-art functionality, including the anti-slip rails
for the boot floor and the separately-opening rear window. Boot
capacity can be increased from 500 to a maximum of 1,510 litres. The
premium ambience of the interior, the top-class standard
specification, the sophisticated display and operating concept – which
can be optionally upgraded to also include gesture control and the BMW
Intelligent Personal Assistant – and the latest digital services from
BMW Connected and BMW ConnectedDrive combine to ensure impressive
levels of driving pleasure and passenger comfort.

Show premiere: the new BMW X1 – compact Sports Activity
Vehicle in top shape.

Visitors to the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show will find the new BMW X1
more alluring than ever. The Sports Activity Vehicle that has proved
such a success in the premium compact segment takes the limelight with
its carefully revised design, more sophisticated drive technology and
top-class equipment features in the areas of control/operation and
connectivity. Thanks to the larger BMW kidney grille and the new-look
LED headlights and rear lights, the vehicle radiates a far greater
sense of presence and individuality. The high degree of variability
and refined premium ambience in the cabin add to the car’s
state-of-the-art functionality. Apart from this, the new BMW X1 is
optionally available with a more advanced operating system with a
Control Display up to 10.25 inches in size, a multitude of
cutting-edge driver assistance systems and an extensive range of
digital services from BMW ConnectedDrive.

The new BMW X1 comes with a choice of latest-generation petrol and
diesel engines with three or four cylinders producing outputs ranging
from 103 kW/140 hp up to 170 kW/231 hp. Depending on the particular
variant, the engines can team up with a six-speed manual gearbox, a
seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission or an eight-speed
Steptronic transmission and can be combined with either front-wheel
drive or BMW xDrive all-wheel drive. A plug-in hybrid variant will
also be added to the new BMW X1 model range in spring 2020.

Show premiere: the BMW Vision M NEXT – the future of sporty motoring.

The BMW Vision M NEXT was one of the highlights at the #NEXTGen Event
held at BMW Welt in Munich. Now, visitors to the IAA Cars 2019 show
are also being treated to a glimpse into the electrified future of the
BMW M brand. Like the BMW Vision i NEXT that is also being exhibited
in Frankfurt, the BMW Vision M NEXT represents a prototype version of
the BMW driving experience of tomorrow. The all-electric BMW Vision
iNEXT mainly serves as a showcase for the EASE experience concept,
illustrating how autonomous driving is set to transform life on board
vehicles. The BMW Vision M NEXT, on the other hand, places the focus
more on the pure and emotionally engaging experience of driving
yourself in the BOOST concept. The Vision Vehicle takes the form of a
progressive plug-in hybrid sports car with an emotion-stirring design
and a puristic interior that places the focus squarely on the active
driver. Its Power PHEV drive system opens up a new dimension in sporty
driving, offering a choice between electric all-wheel drive and
puristic rear-wheel drive, with either purely electric propulsion or
the power of a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. It generates
a system output of 441 kW/600 hp and enables the car to sprint to 100
km/h (62 mph) from rest in just three seconds. There is also a BOOST+
mode that puts extra drive power on tap at the push of a button for an
even more exhilarating performance experience. The car has a range of
up to 100 kilometres (62 miles) when driving in all-electric mode,
allowing the majority of journeys to be completed with zero local
emissions, both in urban areas and beyond.

With its unmistakable sports-car proportions, low-slung, wedge-shaped
silhouette, gullwing doors and clear, pared-back styling, the BMW
Vision M NEXT succeeds in blending classic design cues for dynamic
performance with sustainable driving pleasure. Inside the cabin,
innovative technology is used to focus the driver’s attention on what
is happening on the road ahead. The “focus logic” takes BMW’s famed
driver focus to the next level by adapting the information displays to
the changing driving situation. As the vehicle speeds up, the readouts
shift increasingly into the driver’s direct field of view and centre
more and more on driving-related information.