[BMW5and7]

Summary/in short: Will the new 2023 X7 ever get the motorway assistant feature through OTA? or do they really have to make a new hardware change just 7 months from new production starting date!

This is a tricky question and am hopping to get answers:
If you try to build a 2023 7-series now, you would notice that the Highway Assistant "also known as motorway assistant in Europe" would appear as an added option when you select the Driving Assistance Professional Package
HOWEVER, unlike the 7-series, if you are building the 2023 X7 now, when selecting the Driving Assistance Professional Package, you won't see the language that is also referring to Highway Assistant "also known as motorway assistant in Europe"

We know from some leaks that BMW was planning to include the Highway Assistant "motorway assistant" at the intro for the 7-series, but then in April 2023 for X7. Does that mean X7 will get it through a software update knowing it makes no-sense to change the hardware just 7 months from the starting of production of a new X7 anyway. How can I get confident that it is more of a OTA update and that theX7 is already equipped with the hardware that can make it? I know the iX has the same exact ussie and that they were promising it will get the 2.5or 2+ driving assist autonomous level through OTA update, but nothing solid for X7. Please advise.

[adc]

Originally Posted by PLF69

They have to do something about the Z4, it could potentially be a sign of the Z4M coming back

Nah. I bet this is just reusing the R&D that was done for the manual version of the Supra.

[Nai1ZuTe]

-Note that G60 will not introduce any new engines or electric motors

does that mean the current gasoline lineup will stay the same (540 b58 and 550 n63) or we are still expecting some type of hybrid version (like b58+EM)?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Nai1ZuTe

-Note that G60 will not introduce any new engines or electric motors

does that mean the current gasoline lineup will stay the same (540 b58 and 550 n63) or we are still expecting some type of hybrid version (like b58+EM)?

This is relative to the overall state of BMW powertrains at the time when G60 is released, not to those of G30.

[Nai1ZuTe]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

This is relative to the overall state of BMW powertrains at the time when G60 is released, not to those of G30.

Right, I meant that for G60 are we still expecting hybrid models other than 530e in the US? In the G60 section you listed:

550ex (B58U2+EM, 480hp), M560e (B58M2+EM, 565hp)

What are the "EM" in this case. Are these considered as new EM?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Nai1ZuTe

Right, I meant that for G60 are we still expecting hybrid models other than 530e in the US? In the G60 section you listed:

550ex (B58U2+EM, 480hp), M560e (B58M2+EM, 565hp)

What are the "EM" in this case. Are these considered as new EM?

Electric motor. All these powertrains will be in production vehicles by the time G60 comes out. Wait and see.

[SpencerC_6MT]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Introductory lineup for G60 5er: worldwide 520i (B48, 190hp), 520d (B47, 195hp), 520dx, 530ix (B48, 255hp), i5 eDrive40 (335hp - same as i4), i5 M60 xDrive (590hp - same as iX); US 530i, i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive. Note that G60 will not introduce any new engines or electric motors.

As I understand it, there was never supposed to be an M550i, so this is no surprise. However, nothing with the B58? 540i/545e/M550e? Or will these come after launch?

[frankchn]

Is the M760e going to be available in the US at all?

Or are the only G70s available in the US are the 740i and 760i gas versions, and the i7 50 (delayed intro), 60, and M70 (delayed intro) versions.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by SpencerC_6MT

As I understand it, there was never supposed to be an M550i, so this is no surprise. However, nothing with the B58? 540i/545e/M550e? Or will these come after launch?

I'm not seeing B58 at intro. There will be more models later, as soon as November 2023.

Originally Posted by frankchn

Is the M760e going to be available in the US at all?

I know that the next year or two is a definite no. Later - maybe.

[redlineblog]

The new version of the top level transverse B48 (used in FWD M35i cars) will produce 315hp. First appearance in U11 X1 M35i xDrive.

Is an M135i version of F70 planned for European markets, as per F40? Sharing this 315hp B48, of course.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by redlineblog

Is an M135i version of F70 planned for European markets, as per F40? Sharing this 315hp B48, of course.

I'll answer that next year.

[mbanck]

Now that the G26 430dx is out as predicted, any chance for a G26 M440d in the foreseeable future?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by mbanck

Now that the G26 430dx is out as predicted, any chance for a G26 M440d in the foreseeable future?

I don't believe there's anything else besides what I've listed, at least until the LCI.

[MisterGoober]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Funny: I reply you that I don't know about it, and right away get new data confirming the report. Available starting 03/24.

(This bit of news is dedicated to BMWGirlFL)

TY, 03/24 is SOP for the manual or when it hits dealers? G29 ends production 10/25, so only 1.5 years of production with the manual, or is there a chance G29 production will get extended like G20?

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by MisterGoober

TY, 03/24 is SOP for the manual or when it hits dealers?

The dates in this thread are usually SOPs, AFAIK.

[ynguldyn]

US version of G99 M5 Touring is confirmed.

[otay]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

US version of G99 M5 Touring is confirmed.

[ynguldyn]

I'm going to try and start adding interesting colors used for interesting models just like I used to.

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by mbanck

The dates in this thread are usually SOPs, AFAIK.

>>
Manual G29 Z4 (original reporting by BMWBlog) is confirmed. Availability from 03/24.
<<

Trying to get clarity on this one - manual available in March 2023 (along with LCI) or in March 2024?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by CeEl

>>
Manual G29 Z4 (original reporting by BMWBlog) is confirmed. Availability from 03/24.
<<

Trying to get clarity on this one - manual available in March 2023 (along with LCI) or in March 2024?

2024. Not related to the LCI.

[Tag]

G87 Base Model Code Numbers

EUR LHD Model Code 11DM
EUR RHD Model Code 12DM
USA LHD Model Code 13DM

[scLA]

Now that the i4 eDrive35 has been announced, which was another correct prediction, any word if the i4 eDrive40 is still planned to switch over to i4 xDrive40 or if a new xDrive40 model will be introduced as 4th option in the MY23 i4 lineup?