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What's New for 2025?

While the M5 has long been a staple of BMW's lineup in the U.S., 2025 marks the first time the wagon variant has been sold here. Needless to say, we're pumped.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2025 BMW M5 Touring is expected to start around $140,000 and go up to $160,000 depending on the trim and options.

It's too early to tell exactly which configurations the M5 Touring will be offered in, but we do expect to see a six-figure price tag attached to even the least expensive variant. When we find out more about the M5 Touring's price and features, we'll update this story with details.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The M5 Touring will likely be powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 partnered with an electric motor to create up to 738 horsepower. This powertrain can be found in the Label trim of the XM SUV, where its battery pack provides not only extra oomph but up to 29 miles of electric-only driving range as well. The M5 Touring may have a slightly higher range estimate as it's small and lighter. Either way, the new wagon is due to be a performance powerhouse, as this powertrain rocketed the regular XM—with 94 fewer ponies—to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. Expect adaptive dampers, rear-wheel steering, staggered wheels-and- tires, and whatever else BMW's engineers can cook up.

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BMW 3 Series Touring review

Drives as well as the saloon. Useful boot. Lots of tech. Still looks good to us

Perhaps not as relaxing to drive as a Mercedes C-Class or Audi A4 Avant

What is it?

To anyone who's done their 3 Series homework, the Touring brings no surprises. The front half is pretty much identical to the recently facelifted saloon, and that's absolutely no bad thing. Thankfully both the 3 and the 5 Series have avoided BMW’s controversial new design direction so far, and the smaller of the two is still a very handsome thing. 

We were first shown the facelift in May 2022 , which brought slimmer lights, more aggressive bumpers and BMW’s new Curved Display inside, which pairs a 12.3-inch dial display with a 14.9-inch central infotainment screen and merges them into one widescreen unit.

Hang on, what about the back end?

Ah yes – the important end. Towards the rear, the designers of this seventh-gen G21 took on the same mission as with the saloon – don't just clone'n'shrink a 5 Series – but use a different technique. Where previous 3 Serie Tourings took the window line and simply extended it level, here the lower line of the glass angles upward behind the door. That makes, in effect, the biggest-ever Hofmeister kink . It also gives the design some forward-aiming dynamism.

In the UK we get the choice of Sport and M Sport trims, with the former getting a clean, body-coloured rear end while the latter gets a fair bit of black plastic designed to look like a diffuser. 

The Touring is better, right?

The estate remains the same length as the contemporary saloon. Although of course they both grew for this latest generation. The added length is less than the length of a credit card over the previous F30 and F31, but it's more about crash safety than interior space, which hasn't seen much benefit.

The handsome Touring shape encloses 500 litres of boot (or 410 litres if you want a plug-in hybrid), which is about par among the style-led premium wagons, but visibly less than, say, the Volkswagen Passat . Still, the 3 Series has some neat mechanisms to ensure your small but perfectly formed cargo is easily loaded and well restrained.

What engines can I have?

Great question. The only standard diesel currently on offer in the UK is the 320d, which comes with a 48V mild-hybrid system and can be had in either rear- or all-wheel drive. The standard petrols (320i and 330i) are both four-cylinders and rear-wheel drive only, while the plug-in hybrid 330e gets a 12kWh battery and an electric motor paired with its four-cylinder petrol. That can also be had with BMW’s xDrive AWD system should you so desire.

We say those are the standard cars because if you want the ultimate 3 Series (that isn’t a full-fat M3 or M3 Touring ) then you’ll be looking towards the M340d xDrive or the M340i xDrive. More on those over on the driving tab.

Does the 3 Series still sell in the UK?

It really does. You may think everyone wants an X3 these days, but BMW UK says that the 3 Series is still its top seller so far in 2022. It also makes up around 14 per cent of BMW’s worldwide sales. 

How much will it cost me?

BMW 3 Series Touring prices start from £41,000 for a base-spec Sport trim 320i. The step up to M Sport trim means a base price of £42,250, while the M340d starts at £59,375 and the M340i at £59,735.

Our choice from the range

What's the verdict?

If you can't find a 3 Series Touring to suit you, you've got some pretty special automotive needs. For most of us, it's all the car we could use or want.

Unless you habitually carry very tall rear-seat passengers, or really bulky cargo, or go off-road, it'll do you proud. It drives as wonderfully as the 3 Series saloon, and the breadth of ability of the M340i xDrive Touring must put the fear of God into all other carmakers.

Have your cake and eat it. The 3 Series Touring will carry a lot of cake.

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THE M5 TOURING

One last big winter testing..

Start in Munich. Follow the BMW M5 and BMW M5 Touring prototypes on an exciting journey from Munich, Germany to Arjeplog, Sweden. Both drivers and cars are constantly being pushed to their limits in a wide variety of weather conditions. Join them on their final big winter test.

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ENDURANCE TESTING WORLDWIDE.

The prototype is carefully disguised, but it cannot conceal its character as high-performance car. The future generation of the BMW M5 Touring has entered the practical phase of its series development process. The new high-performance model from BMW M is now completing its test drives on public roads, BMW Group proving grounds and racetracks around the world.

NEW DRIVE, M TYPICAL PERFORMANCE.

The M5 Touring will feature a completely newly developed partially electrified drive system. Its M typical performance characteristics as well as the precisely tuned chassis technology refined with innovative systems facilitate driving dynamics and agility at a level unique in this vehicle class. Thus, BMW M GmbH is steadily progressing on its path to electrification.

We are now also installing a hybrid drive system with typical M performance in other high-performance cars.

HISTORY OF THE BMW M5 TOURING.

For almost 40 years now, the BMW M5 has been the benchmark for driving dynamics, agility and precision in the high-performance sedan and touring segment. Evolutionary progress, development know-how from racing and pioneering innovations in the areas of drive, suspension, aerodynamics and lightweight construction have shaped the history of the BMW M5. Engines with six, eight and ten cylinders, M TwinPower Turbo technology and high-revving characteristics, the compound brake system with M Carbon ceramic brakes and M xDrive four-wheel drive are just some of the technological milestones with which this model has repeatedly redefined top performance in a sedan that is unconditionally suitable for everyday use. The third generation of the BMW M5 Touring takes up on this – with fascinating innovations for an even more intense performance experience.

The forefather of all BMW M Touring models.

The first BMW M5 Touring was launched back in 1992 on the basis of the second-generation BMW M5 Sedan (E34) and has since stood for a combination of high performance and everyday practicality on four wheels. With 340 hp, six cylinders and a superb propensity for long-distance travel.

Motorsport and transport in perfect harmony.

Dynamic sportscar, comfortable touring sedan, roomy cargo artist: In 2007, BMW M GmbH also added a Touring variant to the fourth-generation BMW M5. A portrait of one of the fastest series estates of its time.

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The BMW Ultimate Driving Experience is Back in the U.S.

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Horatiu Boeriu

March 23, 2023 / 2 minutes read

In 2023, BMW will be conducting its “Ultimate Driving Experience” tour throughout the United States. The tour offers BMW customers and fans the opportunity to participate in a hands-on driving experience with the help of BMW professional driving instructors. The tour will consist of 26 stops across the country, and attendees will be able to test out a variety of BMW’s newest vehicles. The 2023 tour will also showcase BMW’s growing line of electrified cars, including the fully electric BMW iX and BMW i4, as well as the updated BMW 330e and BMW 530e plug-in hybrid electric sedans.

Here are some of the things offered by the Ultimate Driving Experience:

• Autocross : an exciting driving session with professional instructors that highlights BMW performance driving dynamics, advanced technology, and innovative safety features on a challenging closed course. (Ages 18+)
• Street Drives : visitors can experience a variety of BMW vehicles during test drives on local roads, in addition the all-electric MINI Cooper SE in select tour stops. (Ages 25+)
• iX Experience : Take a deep dive into the new and innovative features of the BMW iX.  With 516 horsepower and a 0–60 time of 4.6 seconds, the BMW iX offers an exhilarating driving experience with an EPA estimate of up to 324 miles of all-electric range and the latest in-vehicle technology, including 5G connectivity, a sweeping curved display that unites the 12.3-inch information display with a 14.9-inch central control display, and BMW iDrive 8.
• Display Vehicles : Visitors will be treated to a static display of BMW’s latest and greatest product offerings accompanied by vehicle experts. The lineup includes the all-new fully electric flagship BMW i7 Sedan and the 644-horsepower plug-in hybrid electric BMW XM Sports Activity Vehicle.

The full BMW Ultimate Driving Experience schedule for the balance of 2023, as well as more program information, can be found on the official BMW UDE website. The next major tour stop will take place in Washington, D.C. from March 30 – April 2 at RFK Stadium. Further tour stops this year include Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Nashville and many more.

More information on the full experience programming, tour dates and health/safety protocols is available at  driving.bmwusa.com .

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BMW M3 CS Touring Puts The Waaaah Into Wagon

Power boost, suspension upgrades and lightweight components from M3 CS sedan will soon be available in the square-back Touring

by Chris Chilton

• M3 CS Touring is a wagon version of last year’s CS sedan
• S58 inline six tuned to 543 hp, drives all four wheels through a mandatory auto
• Aero upgrades and suspension tweaks increase cornering speeds

BMW hadn’t sold a Touring version of a real M car for years until the current M3 appeared in 2022. But now it’s making up for lost time and is getting ready to reveal three new hot wagons. One is the M5, another is the mildly facelifted M3 Touring, and the third is the car you see here, the CS Touring.

As its name suggests, the wickedest 3-Series wagon yet is a shooting brake version of the M3 CS sedan BMW launched last year, and will feature most of the same aesthetic and functional mods to make it sharper to drive than the base Touring, without compromising on cargo capacity.

Related: New BMW M5 Touring Confirmed For USA

Unlike the M4 CSL coupe, which comes only in rear-wheel drive, the CS sedan is restricted to xDrive all-wheel drive and automatic transmission, the same configuration already used by the regular M3 Touring. But what the CS does inherit from the CSL is the same S58 3.0-liter bi-turbo six that’s tuned to deliver 543 hp (550 PS).

That gives it a healthy 40 hp (40 PS) advantage over the current M3 Touring, but the gap will narrow soon when that ordinary M3 Touring gets the same bump from 503 hp (510 PS) to 523 hp (530 PS) that the M4 has just been given. BMW quotes a 3.2-second zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) time for the CS sedan and the wagon is unlikely to be more than a tenth slower.

The last time we spied a CS Touring prototype it still had an ordinary M3 grille, but this latest test car has the CS-specific grille bars that, together with the aggressive front splitter, give the front end an even angrier look. Other upgrades will include changes to the suspension geometry and a cast aluminum strut brace. But BMW probably won’t offer a carbon roof on the wagon.

Back in September, we reported on a rumor that fewer than 2,000 CS Tourings will be produced and that even building such a low number of cars could be a struggle due to production capacity constraints. Sadly, no matter how many BMW does build, it won’t be offering any of them in North America, where the plain M3 Touring is also a no-show.

It’s not all bad news, though. BMW has confirmed that the upcoming M5 Touring will be available in the U.S.

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What Year BMW M3 Has The S58 Engine & How Much Horsepower Does It Produce?

Every iteration of the iconic BMW M3 came with new and improved engines , each providing the exhilarating performance and mechanical soundtrack enthusiasts want from a German sport-luxury car. Noteworthy is the E9x generation M3 produced from 2008 to 2014. The E90/E92/E93 M3 is unique for being the only variant in its lineage to have the BMW S65 4.0-liter V8 engine.

Despite starting its life with an S14 inline four-cylinder engine in the first-gen E30 M3 , the inline-six engine in the E36 and E46 M3 left fans yearning for more. BMW obliged with the fifth-gen F80 M3 sold from 2014 to 2018. It was the first BMW M3 to come exclusively in a four-door sedan body style and the first to get a turbocharged S55 inline-six engine and it came with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission. But BMW customers would have to wait a few more years before the S58 would arrive.

BMW M3 G80 debuted the twin-turbo S58 inline-six

When BMW introduced the all-new M3 G80 in 2021, it came with the S58 3.0-liter inline-six with two mono-scroll turbochargers, double Vanos camshaft timing, and Valvetronic variable valve timing. The S58 engine debuted in 2019 for the F97/F98 BMW X3 M and X4 M before making it to the G80/G81 M3 and M4 two years later.

The S58 in standard guise makes 473 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque, the latter available from 2,650 to 6,130 rpm. Meanwhile, Competition variants like the M3 Competition xDrive have 510 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque at 2,750 to 5,500 rpm. Notably, the BMW M3 G80 is the first in its lineage to come with an optional all-wheel drivetrain.

The BMW S58 is a technical masterpiece with a lightweight forged crankshaft, a 3D-printed cylinder head core, high-precision fuel injection, and a dual chamber oil sump that ensures reliable lubrication in extreme driving environments. The BMW M3 G80 is still in production as of 2024. Another M car that uses the S58 engine is the second-gen BMW M2 with a 453-horsepower version of the twin-turbo inline-six.

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ENJOY GUIDED TOURS.

Get to know the BMW brand right where its heart beats. In the direct vicinity of the BMW Group headquarters, you will encounter a variety of themed tours that will fascinate you. Explore BMW Welt from all sides, see automobile production first-hand at the BMW Group Plant in Munich. Explore over 100 years of corporate history with unique exhibits and truly legendary automobiles at the BMW Museum and BMW Group Classic. In short, experience the allure of the BMW Group and all its brands. Just so much more stunning than anywhere else.

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BMW Welt not only looks incredible, it is also full of exciting stories. Go on a guided discovery tour. Explore the intriguing building, the brand areas, the secrets of the architecture and experience the enthusiasm for motoring first hand. The tours are offered as open and as group tours for companies or school classes and are in German and English.

Please note: Some passages of the tour are inaccessible by wheelchair or pram/buggy.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes.

Participants: max. 20 people. 

Starting point: Guided tours counter at BMW Welt. Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Ticket prices:   

Single price: 13.00 EUR / reduced* 11.00 EUR

All prices incl. VAT. 

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Group tour.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes. 

Participants: max. 20 people.

 Starting point: Guided tours counter at BMW Welt. Get navigated to the meeting point  here .

Ticket prices:  

Group price: 250.00 EUR / reduced* 220.00 EUR 

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BMW MUSEUM.

On a guided tour of the BMW Museum take a fascinating look at the history of the company, the brand and the products. Around 125 of the brand's most valuable and attractive automobiles, motorbikes and engines are on display here. Founded in 1973 as one of the first brand museums, it was redesigned and expanded in 2008. Look forward to some very special glimpses into the history, present and future of the BMW brand at this now legendary location.

The open guided tour is offered in German and English and is barrier-free.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes. 

Participants: max. 20 people..

Starting point: Foyer Museum (Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Ticket prices:  

Single price: 13.00 EUR / reduced* 11.00 EUR 

Family: 29,00 EUR (max. 2 adults and 3 children under 18 years)

All prices incl. VAT. 

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The group tour is offered in German and English and is fully accessible.

Starting point: Foyer Museum (Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Group price: 250.00 EUR / reduced* 220.00 EUR 

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BMW GROUP CLASSIC.

What is in store for you on a guided tour of the BMW Group Classic? Nothing less than the historic vehicle collection and the BMW Group Classic Centre - gathered together in one place. One of BMW's first production halls was located on the 13,000 m² site near BMW headquarters. Then used for the production of engines, this fascinating BMW Group building  is now a very special and architecturally protected monument.

Please note:

There are no parking facilities on the BMW Group Classic grounds. We recommend travelling by public transport. It is not possible to bring umbrellas or large bags. Unfortunately, there are no storage facilities available. Some passages of the tour are not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair/buggy.

The group tour is offered in German and English. Duration: approx. 60 minutes. Participants: max. 20 people. Starting point: Classic Café (Moosacher Str. 66, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point  here . Ticket prices:   Group price: 300 EUR / reduced* 280.00 EUR. All prices incl. VAT.

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BMW GROUP PLANT MUNICH.

Please note that BMW Group Plant Tours are only possible from Monday till Friday.

Representing all international production sites, the BMW Group's main plant in Munich offers exciting insights into state-of-the-art car manufacturing. Every productionday around 900 cars are built here. Every day, 7,000 employees from over 50 nations ensure that your BMW leaves the plant in top shape. Their keen understanding of vehicles and eye for detail is the foundation of great quality. We take you on a journey of discovery during our guided tours. Take a look behind the scenes of car manufacturing. Observe specific production steps up close and get to know your BMW in a whole new way.

Languages: German / English Duration: approx. 120 minutes  Participants: max. 24 people Starting point: BMW Welt, Factory tour area.  Ticket prices:   Single: 18.00 EUR / reduced*: 14.00 EUR  All prices incl. VAT.

Languages: German / English Duration: about 120 minutes Participants: max. 24 people Starting point: BMW Welt - Plant tour meeting point Ticket prices:   Group: 330.00 EUR / discounted*: 280.00 EUR All prices include VAT.

For groups of students and apprentices, we offer guided tours several times a week with special conditions.

Languages: German / English

Duration: approx. 120 minutes 

Participants: max. 24 people

Starting point: BMW Welt, Factory tour area. 

Single: 14.00 EUR / reduced*: 11.00 EUR 

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In addition, a shorter tour focusing on core content is offered in German at selected times.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes

Participants: max. 24 persons

Starting point: BMW Welt, Plant tour area

Ticket prices: 

Single: 11.90 / reduced*: 9.00 EUR

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Duration: about 120 minutes

Starting point: BMW Welt - Plant tour meeting point

Group: 260,00 EUR / discounted*: 220,00 EUR *All prices include VAT.

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6 essentials for the BMW Group plant tour.

• For safety reasons, guests must understand the language of the tour themselves or bring an interpreter (only possible for group tours).
• For safety reasons, the minimum age is 6 years accompanied and 14 years unaccompanied.
• Filming and photography in the work are expressly prohibited.
• The distance of the guided tour is about 3 kilometres. Please make sure you wear suitable footwear.
• The tour is generally barrier-free. However, this may change at short notice for production reasons. If barrier-free, a maximum of 2 wheelchair users can be taken per tour.
• There are no guided tours on weekends, public holidays (for the state of Bavaria) and on production-related closed days.

Motorcycle Berlin.

BMW Group's premium motorbikes roll off the production line in the capital. The motorbikes themselves are not only spectacular, but so is their production. More than 2,200 employees work here hand in hand with the most modern technology producing high-quality bikes.

Automobile plant Leipzig.

The BMW Group plant in Leipzig is one of the most innovative car factories in the world. Around 1,000 vehicles roll off production here every day.

MINI plant Oxford.

The BMW Group plant in Oxford is the birthplace of the MINI. Legendary and much-loved cars have been manufactured there for more than 20 years. The plant is also regarded as a laboratory for the future. It only takes around 22 hours from delivery of the material to the completion of a vehicle!

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Where can I book a guided tour? Book your guided tour now:  Phone:  +49 89 1250 16001 E-mail:  [email protected]

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Schoolchildren, trainees, students (7 to 27 years, children up to 6 years free of charge); senior citizens (from 65 years or with pension certificate); severely disabled persons (registered accompanying person free of charge); federal voluntary service, voluntary social or ecological year; job seekers; holders of the BMW Card (credit card) and BMW Premium Card (credit card); official BMW Clubs; Munich Tour Guide Association or Federal Association of Tour Guides; journalists (with press card); BMW employees

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BMW unveils 2025 i4 with a reimagined gloss black front end and sportier digitized interior

BMW USA has shared initial details of its 2025 model year i4 EV ahead of the all-electric sedan’s official launch this summer. Updates include a redesigned front fascia (all hail the kidney!), new exterior colors, and a digitized interior with sportier textiles.

The BMW i4 debuted as a 2022 model-year sedan, which we at Electrek have had the chance to test out multiple times (with mostly nice things to say about it). It’s not the flashiest or most powerful of the BMW “i” line of BEVs and has been updated with lower specs to make it one of the German automaker’s most affordable models.

In fact, the version of the i4 before today’s incoming 2025 model is BMW’s most affordable EV lease option . Last summer, we saw BMW introduce a new variant of the 2024 i4 called xDrive40, positioned between the dual-motor i4 M50 and the single-motor i4 eDrive40.

Today, BMW USA has begun teasing its 2025 i4 models, including a redesigned M50 xDrive.

BMW shares new 2025 i4 details, just no pricing yet

Per BMW USA, the 2025 model year versions of the i4 BEVs have received cosmetic updates inside and out. The German automaker states the sedan’s slim headlights and vertical kidney grille have been refreshed. The former sees adaptive single LED modules that generate a “Welcome Light” animation when the drive gets within ten feet.

The latter gains a new matte chrome finish and its upper section has been fully enclosed to further showcase its high-gloss black finish (seen above). The M Sport package of the 2025 BMW i4 now also includes a lower diffuser in the rear bumper, finished in high-gloss black to match its air intakes on the front fascia. Those elements were Cerium Grey in previous i4 models .

New exterior colors have been added as configurable options, including Cape York Green metallic and Vegas Red metallic. Future 2025 BMW i4 customers will also be able to select from several new alloy wheel options, including 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels available in the M Sport package.

Inside the 2025 i4, BMW said it focused on providing digitalization and “a sharper sporting profile.” A new QuickSelect feature in iDrive reduces the number of physical buttons in the cockpit, and additional features can be activated via touch on the sedan’s center display, including climate control and seat/steering wheel heating. Here are some more deets, per the release:

The new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe are fitted as standard with sport seats in perforated Sensatec. Vernasca leather trim with decorative quilting is available in five colors, including the new bi-color Black with Red Highlight. 2025 BMW i4s and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupes come standard with a two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons. Adding the M Sport Package now brings an M leather steering wheel in a three-spoke design with a flat-bottomed rim and a black center stripe marking the 12 o’clock position. The three-spoke M leather steering wheel standard on the i4 M50 xDrive and M440i models additionally features M tricolor stitching and a red stripe at top dead center.

The new EVs will arrive powered by BMW Operating System 8.5, which will enable updated cloud-based BMW Maps navigation and more holistic access to the My BMW App. Two elements BMW’s press release lacks are any mention of upgrades to the 2025 i4’s performance and what its variants will cost when they launch.

The automaker says pricing will be announced soon, ahead of the official launch of the 2025 i4 in July 2024. The BEVs continue to be built near BMW’s headquarters in Munich, Germany. Here’s a look at the European version of the i4 while we await more details.

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The new 2025 bmw i4 and 4 series gran coupe., 24.04.2024 press release, woodcliff lake, nj – april 24, 2024…already innovators in the premium midsize class in terms of aesthetic appeal, driving pleasure, electrification, and digitalization, the new bmw i4 and new bmw 4 series gran coupe are building further on their unique status in the marketplace with updates in all these areas., press contact..

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• Refreshed design details inside and out for the 2025 i4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe.
• Updated four and six-cylinder engines with 48V mild hybrid technology for the 430i and M440i models.
• New exterior lighting designs including laser-accented taillights.
• Production to commence in July 2024. Pricing to be announced soon.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 24, 2024…  Already innovators in the premium midsize class in terms of aesthetic appeal, driving pleasure, electrification, and digitalization, the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe are building further on their unique status in the marketplace with updates in all these areas.

New exterior paint finishes and light-alloy wheels, new designs for the headlights, and rear lights available with laser-lit accents accentuate the bold visual impact of both models.

Inside, the BMW Curved Display provides the stage for the latest evolution of BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, based on BMW Operating System 8.5. The display and control/operation system can be specified with an Augmented View display for the BMW Maps navigation system. And new steering wheel designs, interior trim elements, and upholsteries bring modern touches to the premium ambience of the interior.

The new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe will be built at BMW’s home plant in Munich, whose transformation into a production facility geared exclusively to all-electric models is being fueled by substantial investment. The worldwide market launch of the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe will get underway in July 2024.

New design for the BMW kidney grille, headlights, and rear lights.

Slim headlights and a vertically arranged BMW kidney grille dropping deeply towards the road define the front-end styling of the BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. A refreshed design brings additional visual impact to these signature brand features. The surround of the BMW kidney grille is now finished in matt chrome, both as standard and in conjunction with the optional M Sport package. Due to the lower cooling requirement of the electric drive system, the BMW kidney grille of the new BMW i4 has a fully enclosed upper section, below which is a Black high-gloss surface topped by a matte-silver honeycomb pattern. The air intakes on the combustion-engined versions of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe have a mesh structure whose surfaces are now finished in matte Quartz Silver.

As well as a front apron with large side air intakes, the M Sport package for the BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe also includes a diffuser element in the lower section of the rear bumper, now finished in Black high-gloss. The exhaust tailpipes integrated into the rear apron on the left and right of the combustion-engined models have grown from 3.5 inches to 4 inches in diameter. Like the BMW kidney grille surround, if the optional M high-gloss Shadowline with extended elements is specified, they are finished in Black high-gloss.

The slim headlights have been visually and functionally upgraded. Low and high beam are generated from a single LED module, and pair of vertical and subtly arrow-shaped LED units house the side marker lights, daytime running lights, and turn signal functions. The new headlights generate a Welcome Light animation once the driver and key come within 10 feet of the vehicle.

Adaptive Full LED Headlights are standard on i4 M50 xDrive and M440i models and optional on all other models as part of the Shadowline Package. Vehicles equipped as such are also fitted with new Laserlight taillights. This innovative lighting effect employs a technology first seen on the BMW M4 CSL, a high-performance special edition model. Here, laser diodes illuminate a fiber optic bundle, giving the rear units an intricate light graphic.

New exterior paint finishes and aerodynamic wheels.

The selection of exterior paint finishes for the BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe now includes Cape York Green metallic and Vegas Red metallic. A wide variety of BMW Individual paint finishes are also offered.

The range of optional alloy wheel designs also features attractive new additions. 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels can be ordered on cars specified with the optional M Sport Package. Also new are 20-inch BMW Individual Aero bi-color wheels in double-spoke design, available on M440i models and 430i models equipped with the M Sport Package.

New interior accents enhance a progressive sporting appeal.

The changes to the interior of the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe are focused on digitalization and achieving a sharper sporting profile. The upgraded BMW iDrive with QuickSelect further reduces in the number of buttons and controls in the cockpit. The functions of the automatic climate control system and seat and steering wheel heating can now be operated by touch via the BMW Curved Display or by voice command through the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. New adjustment controls for the air vents allow the airflow direction to be adjusted using rotating and tilting movements.

The new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe are fitted as standard with sport seats in perforated Sensatec. Vernasca leather trim with decorative quilting is available in five colors including the new bi-color Black with Red Highlight.

2025 BMW i4s and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupes come standard with a two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons. Adding the M Sport Package now brings an M leather steering wheel in a three-spoke design with a flat-bottomed rim and a black center stripe marking the 12 o’clock position. The three-spoke M leather steering wheel standard on the i4 M50 xDrive and M440i models additionally features M tricolor stitching and a red stripe at top dead center.

High-quality materials, new interior trim elements. 

New interior trim elements include M Fine Brushed Aluminum, new Fineline Light open-pored and Grey Blue Ash open-pored fine wood trim variants.

The Sensatec upholstery covering the instrument panel now has a smoother, more refined surface that extends to the upper portion of all four door panels. And customers can now specfiy a Galvanic finish for the gear selector, BMW iDrive Controller, and Start/Stop button on the center console.

Combustion engines with 48V mild hybrid technology. Powerful and efficient.

The new B58B30M2 3-liter inline 6-cylinder engines in the 2025 M440i Gran Coupe models feature a new 48V mild hybrid (MHEV) technology for sharper power deliver and greater efficiency. The auxilliary electric drive of the 48V starter generator can provide 11 hp of boost to the 375 hp TwinPower Turbo engine, resulting in  a total system output of 386 hp @ 5,200-6,250 rpm and 398 lb-ft of torque @ 1,900-4,800 rpm.

The engine is paired with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission to propel the BMW M440i Gran Coupe from 0-60 mph in an estimated 4.7 seconds, or an estimated 4.3 seconds when fitted with xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. The engine’s surge of power is accompanied by an exhilarating soundtrack from the M Sport exhaust system. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.   The B48B20O2 2-liter inline 4-cylinder engine in the 2025 430i Gran Coupe models also benefits from 48V mild hybrid technology, as well as incorporation of the Miller cycle combustion process, a redesign of the intake ports and combustion chambers, and innovations in the areas of camshaft control, injection, ignition system, and exhaust gas routing. The TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine produces 255 hp @ 4,700-6,500 rpm, and 295 lb-ft of torque @ 1,600-4,500 rpm.

Unique design elements for the M Performance models.

The BMW i4 M50 xDrive and BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe underline their sporty character with M-specific design features. Both models now feature a BMW kidney grille with a Black high-gloss surround and horizontally arranged bars adorned by a BMW M logo. And the front apron elements previously finished in Cerium Grey now come in Black high-gloss.

The distinctive trapezoidal tailpipe trim at the rear end of the new BMW M440i Gran Coupe models also sports a Black high-gloss finish. The M Carbon exterior package available as an option includes side air intake trim at the front end, M‑specific exterior mirror caps, a diffuser insert in the rear apron, and a subtle rear spoiler all made from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP).

Display and control/operation system, connectivity.

The latest generation of the BMW iDrive display and control/operation system with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5 opens up a new way of intuitively controlling vehicle functions and accessing digital services in the BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. With the digital BMW Curved Display screen grouping and the expanded capabilities of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the driver-centric cockpit has been optimized for touch control and natural language.

The climate control functions are also operated digitally in the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, enabling a further reduction in the number of physical buttons and controls. The control/operation system additionally comprises multifunction buttons on the steering wheel, the BMW iDrive Controller and, as an option, the BMW Head-Up Display.

BMW iDrive with QuickSelect: simplified and even more intuitive. 

The system’s QuickSelect feature paves the way for an improved menu structure that takes cues from consumer electronics devices. It allows the driver to navigate to functions directly from the newly arranged home screen without having to enter submenus. The new, flat menu structure makes it much easier to switch between different functions and helps the driver to focus their attention on what’s happening on the road.

The new home screen continuously displays the navigation system’s map view. On the same level, there is a vertical bar on the driver’s side of the display containing widgets that can be individually selected and arranged. The BMW i4 also includes a widget for the charging functions. Some of the widgets can also be swiped horizontally to show additional content. The related functions can then be called up directly with QuickSelect. And once the relevant settings have been chosen, a quick tap on the home icon at the lower edge of the control display is all it takes to return to the home screen. Icons for direct access to the climate control menu, Apps menu, and Apple CarPlay ® and Android Auto™ can also now be found next to the home icon.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with additional languages and new graphics.

Voice control using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is set to become even more interactive and intuitive in the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. There is now a choice of two different looks for the graphics visualising the digital companion on the control display, with additional graphics also appearing here in response to selected voice commands. For instance, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant acknowledges the request to look for a filling station nearby by showing the image of a fuel pump, enriching the dialogue between driver and vehicle.

BMW Maps navigation system with new charging-optimised route guidance and Augmented View. 

The cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system forms part of the standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus. Underpinned by BMW Operating System 8.5, the system now makes it even easier to input destinations and can offer additional information while driving. Further enhancements include better usability of filters, a flatter menu structure with touch buttons shown directly on the map view and proactive route recommendations.

The latest version of BMW Maps also gives BMW i4 drivers access – both from the vehicle and via the My BMW App – to improved functions that enable charging-optimized route planning over long journeys. The charging stops are planned so that the selected destination is reached as quickly as possible. The driver’s preferred minimum charge level when arriving at mid-journey stops and the final destination can be adjusted in increments of five percent and incorporated into the route planning. The system can also give preference to charging stations operated by selected providers and exclude others from the route planning at the driver’s request. The system will then propose the latter only if there seems to be no alternative for an efficient route without any large detours.

Additional information is provided for the selected charging stations, such as supported connector types and payment options, as well as the availability of sanitary, catering or shopping facilities in the vicinity. The expected duration of the planned charging stop and the resulting electricity costs can also be shown in advance. The closer the vehicle gets to a scheduled mid-journey stop, the more frequently the availability of the charging point is checked so that an alternative route can be recommended in good time if necessary. Regardless of the charging-optimized route given, a constant stream of alternative charging options are also displayed, e.g. for spontaneous mid-journey breaks.

Specifying the optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional adds not only the full-color BMW Head-Up Display, but also the Augmented View function. This offers contextual, real-time information to complement the navigation system’s map display by showing a live video stream of the driver’s view on the control display or instrument cluster and augmenting it with information that is currently relevant. At confusing junctions, for instance, an animated directional arrow is integrated into the video image to help the driver take the best turn-off for the planned route.

Personalization and remote access with BMW ID and My BMW App. 

BMW Operating System 8.5 also makes it even easier to personalise the user experience in the BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. Signing in to the vehicle by scanning a QR code with a smartphone is all it takes to import the customer’s personal profile, load synchronizable settings and automatically link the key detected in the vehicle with the BMW ID.

The vehicle is also automatically added to the My BMW App. Available free of charge from the app stores for both iOS and Android, the My BMW App acts as a universal digital interface that provides information on the vehicle’s condition, charging status or remaining range at any time. Depending on the car’s specification, it also gives the user access to various remote functions. For example, the vehicle can be located remotely via the My BMW App and the doors locked and unlocked. The Remote 3D View and Remote Inside View functions included with the optional Parking Assistant Plus give drivers the ability to call up a three-dimensional live image of their vehicle’s immediate vicinity on their smartphone.

Besides this, the My BMW App can also be used to send destination addresses from the user’s smartphone to the vehicle’s navigation system for route planning and to initiate, purchase or extend ConnectedDrive Upgrades. It is also possible to control the charging process and pre-conditioning for the BMW i4 from the My BMW App. The My Trips feature including Efficiency Trainer and monthly review provides the user with data and evaluations for distances travelled, consumption and average speed, as well as offering helpful tips for driving more efficiently.

Optimum connectivity with Personal eSIM and 5G standard.

Customers of the new BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe can activate the Personal eSIM as standard – in addition to the vehicle’s built-in mobile SIM. The Personal eSIM uses the 5G mobile communications standard and allows the customer to use the communications and connectivity features covered by their mobile contract from their car, even when they don’t have their smartphone with them.

All phone functions can be operated with the BMW iDrive system or the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. A connection to the vehicle’s exterior antenna is used for making phone calls and streaming data via the Personal eSIM.

Plug & Charge Multi Contract: contactless authentication with access to multiple contracts.

The Plug & Charge Multi Contract function can also be used with the new BMW i4. Plug & Charge Multi Contract makes charging at compatible public charging stations even easier, as digital authentication via app or charging card is no longer required to access them. Instead, the vehicle authenticates itself independently through a technical interface.

Customers can digitally store up to five individual Plug & Charge-enabled charging contracts from different suppliers in the vehicle. The authentication required for charging and billing takes place automatically at compatible charging points.

BMW Group in America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and assembles the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles as well as the BMW XM. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 349 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers,146 BMW motorcycle retailers, 104 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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