Innovative driving pleasures from BMW booth at Shanghai auto show
The all new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer: Asian premiere, the first premium model in its segment to offer maximum variability and room for up to seven people.
With the all new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, BMW has carved out yet another new vehicle segment.
This is the world's first model in the premium compact class that can accommodate up to seven people across three rows of seats -in addition to a generously sized and variable-use luggage compartment.
All of this allows the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer to meet the mobility requirements of young families and - thanks to the newly developed turbocharged engines producing from 85 kW/116 hp to 141 kW/192 hp (fuel consumption combined: 6.4 - 3.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 149 -104 g/km) and the BMW EfficientDynamics package - offer sporting dynamics combined with outstanding efficiency and the lowest CO2 emissions in the segment.
The new BMW 1 Series: Asian premiere, compact rear-wheel driving pleasure, efficient, innovative, one of a kind.The new edition of the BMW 1 Series is even more expressive, sporting and efficient than before.
The BMW 1 Series - of which almost two million units have been sold worldwide to date - cuts an even more striking, sporty and efficient figure in its latest incarnation, complete with its extensively modified front- and rear end design.
The new lineup of latest-generation petrol and diesel engines, boasting additional measures designed to reduce fuel consumption.
The high torque and high-revving engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology team up with rear-wheel drive - still a unique selling point in the compact segment - to deliver a suitably intense driving experience.
The new BMW 6 Series Convertible, the new BMW 6 Series Coupe and the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe: Chinese premiere, three athletes grace the luxury class.
A highlight of the BMW stand at this year's Auto Shanghai is the Chinese premiere of the new BMW 6 Series model range.
The combination of intoxicating sports performance, majestic ride comfort, a luxurious interior ambience and innovative equipment features marks out the members of the BMW 6 Series lineup.
The new BMW 6 Series Convertible, the new BMW 6 Series Coupe and the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe meet the highest expectations of a sporting luxury car in terms of driving dynamics, comfort, advanced technology and elegance.
Supreme power development, impressive refinement and exemplary efficiency are attributes shared by all of the engines available for the new 6 Series Convertible, new BMW 6 Series Coupe and new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.
The range consists of a petrol V8 producing 330 kW/450 hp (fuel consumption combined: 9.1 - 8.6 l/100 km / 31.0 - 32.9 mpg imp [with xDrive 9.5 -9.1 l/100 km / 29.7 - 31.0 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 213 -199 g/km [with xDrive 221 - 213 g/km]), a 235 kW/320 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol engine (fuel consumption combined: 7.9 - 7.4 l/100 km / 35.8 -38.2 mpg imp [with xDrive 8.4 - 7.9 l/100 km / 33.6 - 35.8 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 184 - 172 g/km [with xDrive 195 - 183 g/km]) and a straight-six diesel with 230 kW/313 hp (fuel consumption combined: 5.8 -5.2 l/100 km / 48.7 - 54.3 mpg imp [with xDrive 6.0 - 5.5 l/100 km / 47.1 -51.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 153 - 139 g/km [with xDrive 158 -146 g/km]).
All enjoy the benefits of the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology developed under the banner of BMW EfficientDynamics and all meet the EU6 exhaust emissions standard link up as standard with an eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission.
As an alternative to sending their engine power to the rear wheels, all new BMW 6 Series model variants can also be specified with the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system.
The new BMW M6 Coupe and the new BMW M6 Gran Coupe: Chinese premiere, driving dynamics, exclusivity and efficiency from the top drawer.
Another Shanghai highlight is the Chinese premiere of the new BMW M6 models.
The BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Gran Coupe allow BMW M GmbH to restate its leadership in the high-performance luxury segment.
The outgoing models had already set new benchmarks with the flawless balance of power, efficiency, agility, comfort and luxury that are typical of M models. Now the new BMW M6 lineup is poised to write a fresh chapter in this success story, fuelled by an even more finely honed, well-resolved overall concept.
Part of the credit here goes to an extended range of standard equipment, including LED headlights and Park Distance Control, the cutting-edge tech-style interior with iPhone-look Central Information Display and center console in black panel design and the even greater scope for individualization brought about by new exterior colors, new leather shades, a full-leather trim variant with contrast stitching and attractive accents in black chrome.
The unparalleled 4.4-liter V8 turbocharged engine, meanwhile, delivers a two-pronged promise of extraordinary performance and outstanding efficiency.
This high-tech unit boasts impressive, innovative M TwinPower Turbo technology and develops 412 kW/560 hp.
At the same time, however, the new BMW M6 Coupe and the new BMW M6 Gran Coupe require a combined fuel consumption of just 9.9 litres/100 km (28.5 mpg imp) in the ECE test cycle, which equates to combined CO2 emissions of 231 g/km.
The BMW 3 Series 40th anniversary limited edition is based on the BMW 328Li xDrive Lifestyle model and comes with the BMW M package that showcases its sporty and dynamic drive.
The model also comes equipped with premium functions like the professional navigation and Harman Kardon sound system for a more comfortable and joyful driving experience.
The BMW ConnectedDrive application has also been upgraded, and this car is the automaker's first locally produced sedan equipped with its most intelligent all-wheel-drive technology. The BMW xDrive was created in 2003 but the company has been building all-wheel-drive cars for almost 30 years, the first of which was the BMW 325iX that launched in 1985.
Like the 328Li xDrive, the limited edition has a 4 cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine that can generate 180kW of maximum power and a top torque of 350 Nm.
The company's suggested price for the limited edition is 487,800 yuan and only 40 units are available nation wide.
The all new BMW X5 M and X6 M further highlighted the BMW booth. The BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M set the benchmark in the high-performance SAV/SAC segment in terms of overall concept, dynamic ability and agility.
Both models combine hallmark M performance with the versatility of the X family. Both models are equipped with the M TwinPower Turbo engine, the most powerful engine among all BMW all-wheel-drive models.
The engine can produce a maximum power of 423 kW/575rpm, 4 percent higher than earlier models; and a peak torque of 750 Nm, 10 percent more than the previous models.
With an 8-speed M Steptronic manual and automatic transmission, it only takes both models 4.2 seconds to go from zero to 100km/h.
A reduction in CO2 emissions of more 20 percent over their predecessors makes the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M the most efficient models in the high-performance SAV/SAC segment.
With a wider front air intake, M logo shark gill side vents, double-stand rearview mirrors and M model's four- tailpipe exhaust system, the cars have a distinct appearance.
The sophisticated interior design, high-class materials and more abundant accessories make the latest models even more luxurious.
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(China Daily 04/20/2015 page5)
