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On April 25, BMW Group showcases its progress in electrification, digitalization, and circularity, featuring world premieres of new BMW and MINI models at Auto China 2024. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse, previewing the next generation of BMW vehicles, makes its Chinese debut, with production starting in 2025 at the BMW Group plant in Debrecen and later in China.

MINI Aceman offers an all-electric drive for emission-free mobility, available in two versions: the Aceman E and the more powerful Aceman SE. The Aceman E features 184 hp motor with 290 Nm torque, reaching 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h. Whereas, the Aceman SE comes with a 218 hp motor with 330 Nm torque, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and reaching 170 km/h.

The Aceman E has a 42.5 kWh battery which covers 310 km range, while the SE has a 54.2 kWh battery offering a 406 km range. Both models support 11 kW AC charging and fast DC charging, with the MINI Aceman E charging at 75 kW and the SE at up to 95 kW, allowing 10-80% battery charge in under 30 minutes at a fast charging station.

Measuring 4.07m in length, the MINI Aceman seats five with a 300-litre luggage compartment, expandable to 1,005 liters. It comes in four trims: Classic, Essential, Favoured, and JCW Trim. The interior features a circular OLED display, MINI Operating System 9 for intuitive touch or voice control, and ADAS features include Driving Assistant Plus, Trailer Assistant, and others.

Based on BMW press release (1/ 2)

On April 25, BWM India launched the BMW M Performance model, BMW i5 M60 xDrive for INR 11.95 million as a completely built-up unit (CBU) model. It produces an output of 601 hp and a maximum torque of 795 Nm. Its high-voltage battery combines compact dimensions with high energy density and provides a usable energy content of 81.2 kWh. It has a range of up to 516 kilometers determined in the WLTP test cycle. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/hr. in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/hr.

Based on BMW India's press release

On April 24, BMW announced the details of the versions of the BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 has an electric motor on the rear axle, power of 286 hp and torque of 400 Nm. Its combined electrical energy consumption in the WLTP cycle varies between 19.3 and 15.1 kWh/100 km with maximum range of 500 km.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 has an electric motor on the rear axle, offering 340 hp and torque of 430 Nm. Its energy consumption in the WLTP cycle varies from 19.4 to 15.4 kWh/100 km, with a maximum range of 600 km.

The BMW i4 xDrive40 is AWD with an electric motor on the front and rear axles. It performs 401 hp and 600 Nm of torque. Its combined consumption in the WLTP cycle varies from 20.5 to 16.6 kWh/100 km with a maximum range of 548 km.

The BMW i4 M50 xDrive is AWD with an electric motor on the front and rear axles. It performs 544 hp and 795 Nm of torque. Its combined consumption in the WLTP cycle varies from 22.0 to 17.5 kWh/100 km, offering a maximum range of 522 km.

All variants of the BMW i4 are now suitable for Connected Home Charging. The BMW i4 is equipped as standard with rear air suspension.

The BMW 420i Gran Coupé has a 1,998-cc inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine and 8-speed Steptronic transmission that produce 184 hp and 300 Nm of torque. Its combined fuel consumption in the WLTP cycle varies from 7.3 to 6.6 l/100 km with combined CO2 emissions of 166 to 150 g/km.

The BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupé has a 4-cylinder in-line gasoline engine and BMW xDrive AWD. The vehicle performs 245 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Its combined fuel consumption in the WLTP cycle ranges from 7.9 to 7.1 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 179 to 162 g/km.

The BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé has a 6-cylinder inline gasoline engine with 48V mild hybrid technology and BMW xDrive AWD. It performs 374 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Its fuel consumption ranges from 8.7 to 8.2 l/100 km in the WLTP cycle with CO2 emissions of 199 to 186 g/km.

The BMW 420d Gran Coupé has a 4-cylinder in-line diesel engine with 48V mild hybrid technology that offers 190 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Its consumption ranges from 5.5 to 4.9 l/100 km in the WLTP cycle with CO2 emissions from 46 to 130 g/km.

The BMW 430d xDrive Gran Coupé has a 2,993-cc inline 6-cylinder diesel engine, paired with 48V mild hybrid technology and an 8-speed Steptronic transmission. With BMW xDrive, it delivers 286 hp and 650 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption ranges from 6.3 to 5.7 l/100 km, with CO2 emissions from 166 to 150 g/km.

Production of all variants will be at the BMW Group plant in Munich. The global launch of the new models scheduled for July 2024, with the main markets being the United States, Germany, Great Britain, and China. 

(BMW press release on April 24, 2024)