At the beginning of the new year, the BMW Group is actively expanding its electric product array and comprehensively accelerating the electrification offensive. On January 5, two new members of bmw group technology flagship BMW iX, innovation BMW iX M60 and BMW iX xDrive 40, were officially listed in China, with a suggested retail price of 996,900 yuan and 746,900 yuan respectively. As a representative of the electrification transformation, the bmw iX combines the bmw group's technology in innovative fields such as digital interconnection and electrification. In December 2021, the BMW Group completed the delivery of the world's 1 millionth new energy vehicle. In the first 11 months of 2021, BMW delivered a total of 42,000 new energy vehicles in China, an increase of 65.8% year-on-year. The BMW Group has delivered more than 130,000 new energy vehicles in China.
The innovative BMW iX arrives on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the BMW i brand, and the launch of the BMW iX M60, BMW iX xDrive 50 and BMW iX xDrive 40 lineup will undoubtedly continue the good momentum of the BMW i brand and electrification development, and continue to write a new chapter of success. The three models of the innovative BMW iX family bring a future luxury travel experience beyond electric to Chinese consumers with minimalist design, Shy Tech invisible technology, innovative digital luxury, uncompromising BMW electric driving fun, and a sustainable concept throughout. At the same time, the innovative BMW iX M60, BMW iX xDrive 50 and BMW iX xDrive 40 have their own characteristics in terms of power, endurance, configuration, etc., providing consumers with a wealth of personalized choices. Deliveries of the Innovative BMW iX xDrive 40 will begin in January 2022, with the Innovative BMW iX M60 scheduled to begin deliveries in the middle of the year.
The innovative BMW iX M60 brings the BMW M's ultimate driving pleasure into the electric age
The innovative BMW iX M60 debuted at the 2022 North American Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Mr. Norda, Director of the BMW Group responsible for customers, brands and sales, said: "The delivery of the 1 millionth electric vehicle in early December 2021 is a new milestone in BMW's electrification transformation. At this year's CES, we brought the BMW Group's most powerful and fastest electric vehicle ever, the innovative BMW iX M60, to the public. ”
As BMW M's first high-performance electric SAV, the innovative BMW iX M60 combines classic BMW M driving performance with the BMW Group's advanced technology in the areas of design, technology and sustainability. Equipped with M's exclusive electric drive system, the new car has a cruising range of up to 566 km under the WLTP standard, dual motors release a maximum output power of 455 kW (619 hp), acceleration from zero to 100 km in only 3.8 seconds, and energy consumption of 100 km at least 21.7 kWh, bringing a perfect zero-emission high-performance travel experience. When the ejection start function is activated in Sport mode, the new car will generate a maximum torque of 1,100 Nm, becoming bmw's first model to exceed 1,000 Nm of torque. With a top speed of 250 km/h, the new car is by far the BMW Group's fastest pure electric production model.
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the BMW M brand, and the launch of the innovative BMW iX M60 is another new milestone, illustrating the BMW M brand's ambition to enter the high-performance electric vehicle market. The new car is equipped with a number of hard-core chassis technologies that combine excellent driving comfort and sporty handling. For example: front double wishbones and rear five-link suspension, M-exclusive tuning adaptive dual-axle air suspension and electronically controlled shock absorbers, xDrive all-wheel drive, rear axle active steering, M sports braking system, etc., bring bmw M's signature driving experience, agility and precision. The new car is equipped with the BMW electric vehicle acoustic simulation created by the world-famous composer Hans Zimmer for the BMW M electric model, adding more driving pleasure. In terms of appearance, the BMW iX M60 has personalized M design elements, blue M high-performance brake calipers, BMW personalized Titan Gold exterior components and a unique high-gloss black Titan Gold M logo, every detail highlights the high-performance identity of the innovative BMW iX M60. In addition, the model can also be equipped with exclusive Titan gold 22-inch aerodynamic wheels to further enhance the recognition.
The innovative BMW iX M60 features 20 BMW first-of-its-kind features and comes standard with up to 35 luxurious features including the Bowers & Wilkins 4D Diamond Surround Sound System, Comfort Heating Kit with Infrared Heating Technology, and Automatic Park Assist Pro. It is worth mentioning that the automatic parking assistance system Pro equipped for the first time not only has the remote phone remote parking function, which is further expanded from 50 meters to 200 meters, but also increases the memory route function, which can store up to 10 parking paths, BMW is one of the first luxury brands with this function.
The innovative BMW iX xDrive 40 enjoys the luxury of the future, with 23 standard luxury features that highlight BMW Technologies' flagship identity
Innovative BMW iX is the BMW Group's technology flagship, and the innovative BMW iX xDrive 40 has the DNA of the iX family, whether it is a minimalist design language, a luxurious living room interior style, or Shey Tech's invisible technology and sustainable environmental concept. At the same time, the innovative BMW iX xDrive 40 is the foundation of the iX family, with up to 23 luxurious features including self-healing smart front grille, dimmable panoramic canopy, new BMW iDrive, integrated floating curved screen, 5G, autopilot assistance system Pro and four-zone automatic air conditioning.
The innovative BMW iX xDrive 40 provides users with a future luxury travel experience while focusing more on urban travel, with a cruising range of up to 455 km under CLTC standards, dual motors releasing a maximum output of 240 kW (326 hp), accelerating 6.1 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, and consuming energy from 100 km/h at a minimum of 18.0 kWh. Equipped with two charging interfaces, DC Fast Charging and Home Charging, DC Charging can accept up to 100 kilowatts of charging power and charge the battery from 10% to 80% in just 41 minutes. Lighter body weight leads to better energy consumption and better interpretation of the concept of sustainable mobility.
The innovative BMW iX xDrive 40 has been included in the Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Exempted from Vehicle Purchase Tax by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, and can enjoy full purchase tax exemption and local new energy vehicle related support policies nationwide.
Comprehensively optimize the user's electric travel experience
In order to optimize the user's electric travel experience, the BMW Group has also comprehensively solved the user's worries about electric travel through a number of service initiatives. Innovative BMW iX owners enjoy a 3-year or 100,000-kilometer vehicle warranty, an 8-year or 160,000-kilometer warranty for power batteries, an 8-year or 120,000-kilometer warranty for electric motors and control units, and a free 7×24-hour roadside assistance for 8 years. In addition, from now on, customers can also order the "Worry-free" service to enjoy 8 worry-free services under the paint repair, maintenance and car and travel scenarios.
By the end of 2021, the BMW Group will have 554 distributors that can provide BMW new energy products and services. In addition, BMW offers its customers a full range of solutions including private charging, public charging, dedicated charging and digital charging services. Customers who purchase the innovative BMW iX can choose the charging wall box and basic installation service at the BMW New Energy Authorized Dealer, and for customers who do not have the conditions for private charging installation, they can choose the charging card service opened in some cities. In terms of public charging, by the end of 2021, BMW will connect more than 360,000 high-quality charging piles for car owners, including 150,000 DC fast charging piles. By the end of 2021, dealer charging stations will be expanded to 350. For the transportation hubs of key cities, BMW also provides exclusive parking and charging integration services for car owners, which currently covers 9 airports in 5 major cities in china and more than 10 popular business districts across the country. In addition, the innovative BMW iX can also enjoy plug-and-play functionality, which will be available in around 50,000 charging piles nationwide by the end of 2021. When using, the user does not need to scan the code of the mobile phone, and the authentication and charging start can be automatically completed after the gun is inserted, making charging easier and more convenient. My BMW App provides convenient one-stop digital charging services, supports charging wall box interconnection control management, compatible with mainstream charging operators' public charging pile search, start-stop, payment and review services, and BMW reservation parking charging services.
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