The latest new models, ground-breaking concept cars and innovative technological developments are the headlines when BMW takes to the stage at the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing. The range of new products on display at the 25 April – 4 May 2018 International Motor Show underlines the company’s commitment to the next steps in its electrification strategy, heralds its upcoming model foray into the luxury segment and celebrates the company’s continued success. BMW X model. Added to this, the number of world and Asian premieres from BMW shines the spotlight on China’s immense importance as both the world’s largest car market and the production site for a growing number of models from the Bavarian premium brand.
The company’s stand at Auto China 2018 also highlights its comprehensive technical expertise as the BMW Group has taken a leading role in the transformation to sustainable and digital mobility. Its corporate strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT sets out the aspects of this technological change that are considered to be important in the future and focuses on them as a basis for pushing forward with innovations in autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification and services (ACES). BMW uses both the progress made in these areas and its innovative car concepts to strengthen its position as a premium car manufacturer whose emotional impact stems from inspiring design, the driving pleasure for which the brand is known, pioneering technology and premium character without compromise.
Another SAV from Shenyang: the new BMW X3, made in China.
The Shenyang production facility is committed to building on its position as the birthplace of BMW models for the Chinese market. And Auto China 2018 will host the launch of the BMW X3, which will be produced at the Dadong plant by the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture. The third-generation Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) impresses with increased sporting capabilities, high-quality appointments and the latest connectivity technology.
Sporty individual: the new BMW X4.
Auto China 2018 will host the Asian premiere of the new BMW X4. The second generation of the premium mid-size Sports Activity Coupe captures the imagination with a significantly more individual design and also delivers undisputed results in terms of sporting ability and premium atmosphere. Advanced driver assistance systems and the latest functions of BMW ConnectedDrive further enhance the driving pleasure.
Compact Sports Activity Coupe: the new BMW X2.
The successful Sports Activity Coupe concept is now entering the premium compact segment. Auto China 2018 will be the venue for the Asian debut of the new BMW X2. This model takes the strong versatility of the BMW X model and the sporty elegance of the coupe and wraps them in a very distinctive design. And like the styling, the driving pleasure available behind the wheel of the new BMW X2 is also unrivaled in its class.
Striking on the outside, generously sized on the inside: the BMW Concept X7 iPerformance.
Auto China 2018 will introduce visitors to another new member of BMW’s successful X model line in the form of an innovative concept car for the luxury segment. BMW Concept debuts in Asia A powerful and efficient plug-in hybrid drive system and an intelligently connected infotainment system underline the technological advances embodied in the BMW Concept X7 iPerformance.
A stunning luxury sports car: the BMW Concept 8 Series.
The BMW Group’s growing presence in the luxury segment is further strengthened by another concept study presented in Asia for the first time. The BMW Concept 8 Series embodies the combination of dynamic excellence, luxury and exclusivity that characterizes the brand’s modern cars. The precise and attractive design of the study car is symbolic of BMW’s new design language and provides a clear look ahead to the unique dynamic potential of the upcoming BMW 8 Series Coupe, which is due to go into series production later in 2018.
A new benchmark for electromobility: BMW i Vision Dynamics.
The Asian premiere of the BMW i Vision Dynamics offers a window into the near future of electric mobility, as predicted by the BMW Group. The proportions of the elegantly sporty four-door Gran Coupe, the characteristics of the design language developed for BMW i cars, unwavering premium quality and the latest BMW eDrive technology combine to create a uniquely attractive vision of sustainable mobility – soon to be realized in the form of the BMW i4. The car’s rigorously further developed drive system technology enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds and an electric range of around 600 kilometers (373 miles).
Electric charging becomes more user-friendly than ever: BMW wireless charging.
BMW has moved quickly to offer customers an extremely innovative and user-friendly solution for charging the high-voltage batteries of its electric vehicles. BMW wireless charging provides cable-free power from the mains to the car’s battery. The system consists of an inductive charging station (GroundPad) – which can be installed either in the user’s garage or out in the ground – and a component that is built into the floor part of the car (CarPad). The energy is transferred contactlessly through an electromagnetic field, and the process can be started as soon as the car has pulled itself into position over the GroundPad. BMW is the first car manufacturer worldwide to offer a system for inductive charging of high-voltage batteries. BMW wireless charging is available as an option for the BMW 530e iPerformance (combined fuel consumption: 2.1 – 1.9 l/100 km (134.5 – 148.7 mpg imp); combined electricity consumption: 14.1 – 13.1 kWh/ 100 km;2 emissions combined: 49 – 44 g/km) and BMW 530Le iPerformance manufactured and sold in China.
Steady progress on the road to autonomous driving.
The BMW Group is committed to expanding its development know-how in the field of automated/automated driving. Here, the company can draw on many years of experience and a well-founded pool of knowledge, as well as the knowledge of strong partners. A development center is now taking shape at the new Unterschleißheim campus near Munich, where around 1,800 employees will help determine what the next round of progress will look like – from software to road tests. Among the areas they are working on is the development and testing of 80 test vehicles with a focus on highly and fully automated driving. These prototypes, based on the BMW 7 Series, will help ensure the timely release of the BMW iNext. The first highly automated production car from the BMW Group will be presented in 2021 and has the technical materials required for automated and autonomous driving.