BMW to show off at Geneva Motor Show with 5 new models

BMW is showcasing new models across a variety of vehicle segments along with the very latest technological innovations at the International Motor Show 2018 in Geneva.

The tone for the BMW stand is set by the corporate strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT, which sees the BMW Group focusing on the areas of electric mobility, digitalisation and autonomous driving, and whose cornerstones include expanding the product offering in the luxury segment and systematically enlarging the family of BMW X models.

The 88th edition of the International Motor Show on Lake Geneva provides the venue for the world premiere of the new-generation BMW X4, while the limited-run special-edition BMW M3 CS will be seen along with the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, and you can admire a duo of plug-in hybrid sports car models in the shape of the BMW i8 Roadster and the BMW i8 Coupe.

In addition to these new models, BMW is also presenting the latest innovations for further reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions that have been developed under the umbrella of BMW EfficientDynamics Next.

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The new BMW X4 succeeds the first ever Sports Activity Coupe at the premium end of the midsize class, over 200 000 of which have been sold worldwide since its launch.

The new model generation has a charisma all of its own, as evinced by its significantly enhanced driving dynamics, standout exterior design accentuating the car’s sporting instincts, a further refined premium ambience in the interior, state-of-the-art driver assistance systems and leading-edge connectivity technologies. Another new addition to the family of X models is also on display at the Geneva Motor Show 2018.

The new X2 is making its European debut at one of the world’s top five car shows.

The compact Sports Activity Coupe makes its mark with a distinctive design and sporty characteristics.

The new BMW M3 CS, which is celebrating its European premiere in Geneva, makes no secret of its motor racing genes, with specially engineered powertrain and chassis technology as well as exclusive design features.

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As a result, the four-door high-performance sedan serves up an enthralling blend of dynamism, emotion and everyday practicality.

The car’s remarkably dynamic performance abilities are rooted in a six-cylinder in-line engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology, whose output compared to the BMW M3 with Competition Package has been upped by 7 kW to 338 kW.

Thanks to the inclusion of the M Driver’s Package as standard, the BMW M3 CS has an electronically limited top speed of 280 km/h.

Boasting a meticulously modified design, fresh new accents in the interior and extensively overhauled powertrain technology, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer are set to build on their success to date in the Sports Activity Tourer segment.

They are likewise making their first European appearance.

The premium compact models stand out more than ever for their inimitable combination of spatial functionality, comfort and the flair the brand is famous for.

SAnother intoxicating chapter is about to be written in the success story of the BMW i8 with the arrival of the new BMW i8 Roadster, which will now make it possible to enjoy all of the dynamism and ground-breaking powertrain technology of the world’s top-selling plug-in hybrid sports car in open-top format, too. With the soft-top down, driving on electric power alone is transformed into an unprecedented sensation of pure freedom and sustainable driving pleasure.

The open-top two-seater is made even more thrilling by its individual take on the design that was specially developed for the BMW i8.

The newly designed frameless gullwing doors are made from CFRP, as are the windscreen frame and the side skirts. This high-tech material makes the body more rigid, thereby further enhancing occupant protection in the BMW i8 Roadster.

The use of CFRP helps to ensure that the design’s inherent weight penalty vis-à-vis the i8 Coupe is remarkably low.

The i8 Roadster weighs in at 1 595kg, just 60kg more than the Coupe. Thanks to the further improved eDrive technology, virtually silent and locally emission-free motoring has now been turned into an even more tangible experience in both the new i8 Roadster and the new i8 Coupe.

An optimised high-voltage battery results in even more frequent and longer phases during which the vehicle is powered solely by the electric motor. It has also helped to bring about a 9 kW increase in the electric motor’s output to 105 kW.

The system output produced in unison with the three-cylinder petrol engine now stands at 275 kW. This enables the new BMW i8 Coupe to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the new BMW i8 Roadster takes 4.6 seconds it is claimed.

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