Future BMW model information

V-Eight · 10-12-2023, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NGT2

Do you have any idea why the M560ex has been scrapped?

A reason could be its high production costs vs expected sales....as a customer near the "elctrification way of thinking" would go for the i5 M60 in my opinion.

NGT2 · 10-12-2023, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by V-Eight

A reason could be its high production costs vs expected sales....as a customer near the "elctrification way of thinking" would go for the i5 M60 in my opinion.

I’m not against EV. But I like the sensations of ICE and the range isn’t reliable enough for me on a more practical vehicle. And I’m young. In my mind, there’s time for EV later. I want to soak up ICE, now.

By practical, I mean I could commute with an EV, no problem, but it wouldn’t suit a 500 mile road trip with a family of 4 and all our stuff. I don’t want my time taken by charging and I want freedom to pick my routes. When range, charging time, and accessibility to chargers is improved then I’ll be more accepting of driving a electric Suburban or X7, etc.

My daily commuter is an M550 and I just enjoy the noise, shifts, and feel of the powerful engine working with the transmission.

tsbrown · 10-16-2023, 01:18 PM

ynguldyn
Is there a RWD only 540i in the plan for US? I’ve only ever seen 540i x drive for G60 so if we want that engine we have to go awd?

ynguldyn · 10-16-2023, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tsbrown

ynguldyn
Is there a RWD only 540i in the plan for US? I’ve only ever seen 540i x drive for G60 so if we want that engine we have to go awd?

xdrive only.

OUGrad05 · 10-16-2023, 08:01 PM

Is the next gen M3 fully electric? I've now read several conflicting reports that they were going to do fully electric. Then it was a fully electric version plus a hybrid version. This weekend I read a full EV and a petrol only version

Quadruple VANOS · 10-17-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OUGrad05

Is the next gen M3 fully electric? I've now read several conflicting reports that they were going to do fully electric. Then it was a fully electric version plus a hybrid version. This weekend I read a full EV and a petrol only version

Probably safe to assume the M3 will be fully electric when and not until the 3 Series is fully electric.

ipso_facto · 10-17-2023, 05:15 PM

I am thinking of changing my 520d F10 in 2024. I am at 190k miles now and am planning to top out around 205k miles. I had new rear tyres and a major service in August and booked for fronts to be replaced in November.

I live in the UK. I was wondering when the LCI 1 series is due? Looking at the car mags online, there are the “spy shots” of the obfuscated paintwork and guess work renderings, but I can’t see any solid info regarding when it’s due in the UK. Can anyone enlighten me as to when the next 1 is planned for release?

Cheers in advance !

ynguldyn · 10-17-2023, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ipso_facto

I am thinking of changing my 520d F10 in 2024. I am at 190k miles now and am planning to top out around 205k miles. I had new rear tyres and a major service in August and booked for fronts to be replaced in November.

I live in the UK. I was wondering when the LCI 1 series is due? Looking at the car mags online, there are the “spy shots” of the obfuscated paintwork and guess work renderings, but I can’t see any solid info regarding when it’s due in the UK. Can anyone enlighten me as to when the next 1 is planned for release?

Cheers in advance !

The answer is as easy as reading the top post.

ramparts · 10-18-2023, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ipso_facto

I am thinking of changing my 520d F10 in 2024. I am at 190k miles now and am planning to top out around 205k miles. I had new rear tyres and a major service in August and booked for fronts to be replaced in November.

I live in the UK. I was wondering when the LCI 1 series is due? Looking at the car mags online, there are the “spy shots” of the obfuscated paintwork and guess work renderings, but I can’t see any solid info regarding when it’s due in the UK. Can anyone enlighten me as to when the next 1 is planned for release?

Cheers in advance !

SOP July 2024, so deliveries for the uk early September 2024

ynguldyn · 10-21-2023, 12:54 AM

Some key dimensions for G61:

Length: 5060mm
Rear overhang: 1120mm
Height: 1515mm
Luggage volume: 570l/1700l

Curb weight: 520d - 1835kg, 520dx - 1895kg, i5 e40 - 2180kg, i5 M60 - 2350kg.

ramparts · 10-21-2023, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Some key dimensions for G61:

Length: 5060mm
Rear overhang: 1120mm
Height: 1515mm
Luggage volume: 570l/1700l

Curb weight: 520d - 1835kg, 520dx - 1895kg, i5 e40 - 2180kg, i5 M60 - 2350kg.

11.2cm overhang. Baby got back

BimmerMat135 · 10-21-2023, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Some key dimensions for G61:

Length: 5060mm
Rear overhang: 1120mm
Height: 1515mm
Luggage volume: 570l/1700l

Curb weight: 520d - 1835kg, 520dx - 1895kg, i5 e40 - 2180kg, i5 M60 - 2350kg.

The cargo volume seem to be on the low side for such a large car!

Quadruple VANOS · 10-21-2023, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Some key dimensions for G61:

Length: 5060mm
Rear overhang: 1120mm
Height: 1515mm
Luggage volume: 570l/1700l

Adding context…
X3 luggage volume: 812l/1775l

ramparts · 10-21-2023, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

Adding context…
X3 luggage volume: 812l/1775l

The x3 boot is 550L….

Quadruple VANOS · 10-21-2023, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ramparts

The x3 boot is 550L….

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Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

Adding context…
X3 luggage volume: 812l/1775l

One of us is mistaken. I got my info here: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/bmw/x3/interior

Where are you getting yours?

ramparts · 10-21-2023, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

One of us is mistaken. I got my info here: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/bmw/x3/interior

Where are you getting yours?

From the BMW website ! Which is most definitely more accurate than a news site.

Most other reviews also state it’s 550L.

I imagine usnews just did a bad conversion from litres to cubit feet .

I also used to own one and it most definitely was not 800 odd litres of space with the seats up

aerobod · 10-21-2023, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

One of us is mistaken. I got my info here: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/bmw/x3/interior

Where are you getting yours?

The BMW quoted value is 550 litres with the luggage cover in place (i.e. boot capacity), the 813 litres / 28.7 cuft is "behind the rear seat", i.e. up to the roof with the luggage compartment cover removed.

BimmerMat135 · 10-21-2023, 12:33 PM

By comparaison my E-class wagon has 640L/1820L despite beign more than 10cm shorter in length.

NGT2 · 10-21-2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerMat135

By comparaison my E-class wagon has 640L/1820L despite beign more than 10cm shorter in length.

Nice car

saphirschwarz.f48 · 10-24-2023, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon04090

Don’t want to be the party crasher here. But I am pretty sure the Z comes from „Zusammenstellung“, which is combination in German.

I should thank you for this information actually, never found out what the Z stood for till now.

Although, I believe for many of us in our hearts and minds it shall stay as ‘Zee’ as it is, simply put, way more hilarious

ynguldyn · 10-29-2023, 12:45 AM

Added model lineups for several future BEV models; first details about NA5.

DDS2015 · 11-01-2023, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Added model lineups for several future BEV models; first details about NA5.

Any word on the Manual Z4? When can we see official announcements, or is it cancelled?

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