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INCREASED ‘ACTIVITY’ FOR THE BMW X2

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The BMW Sports Activity Coupe has spread its wings with three latest-generation variants, which includes the first fully electric iX2 and X2 M35i xDrive performance variant. Entry level is taken care of by the X2 xDrive20i, which comes with a powerful, yet economical Twin Power turbocharged petrol engine. Bigger in all dimensions, including wheelbase, track and boot space, passengers and their belongings are the beneficiaries here. Pricing starts at $75,900 for the X2 xDrive20i, jumping to $85,700 for the iX2 xDrive30 electric vehicle and tops out at $92,900 for the… Read more

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EXTRA POWER AND FEATURES FOR LATEST BMW M2

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BMW Australia has announced details of the updated version of its M2 Coupe due here in the fourth quarter of 2024. The current (second generation) M2 has been on sale since December 2022 and the upgrade brings increased power and torque, new cockpit design, extra paint choices together with equipment and technology enhancements. As before power comes from a straight-six M TwinPower Turbo engine. Power has been increased from 338 to 353kW with torque up from 550 to 600Nm. Advances have been made with throttle mapping and response in all… Read more

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SPECIAL EDITION BMW M4 CS IS ON ITS WAY

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BMW Australia will complement its high-performance BMW M portfolio with launch of the all-new BMW M4 CS later this year.   The new addition to the line-up combines intelligent lightweight construction with extensive use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), increased engine output, bespoke chassis setup, exclusive design features and a precision-honed specification to deliver an exhilarating performance experience for both road and track and in all weathers. The special edition is powered by an uprated version of the high-revving six-cylinder in-line engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology developed for the… Read more

BMW 5 SERIES BACK AS ELECTRIC WAGON

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BMW 5 Series wagon is set to make a comeback to Australia as the fully electric i5 M60 xDrive Touring. Priced from $219,900 it is due to arrive here in time for customer deliveries later this year. The addition of i5 M60 xDrive Touring will expand BMW’s fully electric line-up to 16 variants across seven model series in its Australian product portfolio. The i5 M60 xDrive Touring is the first all-electric premium model in its competitive field. It follows launch […] Read more

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BMW TO EXPAND ITS EV RANGE

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  BMW Australia has announced details of three new EV variants due to arrive here  either late this year or early in 2024.   The three additions are i4 eDrive35, iX3 M Sport and iX1 eDrive20. All three will be  priced below $89,332, exempting them from both Luxury Car Tax (LCT) for fuel  efficient vehicles and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for fleet operators.   The BMW i4 eDrive35 and iX3 M Sport will arrive at the end of 2023 followed by the  iX1 eDrive20 in the first quarter of 2024… Read more

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BMW 328 ROADSTER

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Bayerische Motoren-Werke (which translates to Bavarian Motor Works and which we know today as BMW) was founded in 1916 principally to build aircraft and aircraft engines. It branched into motorcycles in 1923, producing its first flat-twin motorcycle in Munich. Its first production of motor cars took place in 1923 when BMW acquired the Dixi company and their motor works at Eisenach. This car was called the BMW-Dixi and was based on the English Austin 7, being built under licence. It had a four-cylinder engine which BMW developed further into a… Read more

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WARMER WEATHER AND HOTTER BMW X1 BY CHRISTMAS

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For those that can’t afford something larger and more expensive, BMW plans to launch an M version of its smallest SUV the X1 later this year. It will be known as the BMW X1 M35i xDrive, joining the highly regarded M135i xDrive, M235i xDrive and M240i xDrive. But remember, this isn’t a full M model like the BMW M3 or M5 – but a mid-range offering. The four-cylinder power turbocharged engine will produce 233Kw of power and 400Nm of torque from 2000-4500 rpm, and will be able to dispatch the… Read more

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BMW X1 A NEW BEST FRIEND FOR THE FAMILY

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The new BMW X1 is a little car with big ideas. BMW has imbued the third generation of its compact SUV with extra space, higher tech and more features to make it what the maker claims is the segment leader. I tend to agree. Coming to Australia in two petrol powered variants – an electric version is penned for later this year – the entry-level is the X1 sDrive18i front wheel drive, which leaps to the X1 xDrive20i all-wheel drive. Added attractions have upped prices to $60,400, plus on road… Read more

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BMW X3 2011 – 2021

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  BMW calls its X3 is an SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) rather than an SUV (Sports Utility  Vehicle) because the German maker realises that most people are looking for a  practical station wagon not a bush bashing off-road beast.    So, the suspension engineers have gone for handling and comfort. While not really in  the BMW 3 Series class in its on-road behaviour it’s impressive the way it handles. It  also provides the good feedback that keen drivers love.   The BMW X3, was one of the early players in… Read more

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BMW X1 XDrive 2.0i

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The BMW X1 xDrive 2.0i is an impressive piece of machinery from the upmarket German company that has been at the forefront of automotive engineering for many decades. The X1 is the smallest model in BMW’s SUV range with five larger models on offer. Some of these are what we would call SUV bodies, others are coupe-like in their shape. It’s quite large, indeed being it’s almost the size of the BMW X3 of a few generations back. STYLING It’s an attractive vehicle, with a very large front grille that’s… Read more