BMW will park a
slew of new models at this year’s Geneva Motor Show next month, including the
all-new 7-Series and its plug-in hybrid variations, but also the 330e, X5
xDrive45e and even the bespoke M850i Night Sky. While the focus will be on the
model range, BMW will also talk about expanding its Energy Services, with the
Group looking to widen its reach as a systems supplier for electric mobility
and provide customers with free “green energy” for their cars.
All three of these
new electrified 7-Series versions will be powered by the same 394 PS hybrid unit, offering 0-100 km/h acceleration times of 5.3 to 5.1
seconds, and an electric range of 54-58 km for the 745e, 52-55
km for the 745Le and 50-54 km for the 745Le
xDrive.
The same powertrain
detailed above can also be found in the partially electrified version of the
all-new X5 SUV, which will be available in August. It features the same 394 PS output and can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
As for its zero-emission all-electric range, it’s been rated at 80 km, which should suffice for most daily commutes.
Powered by a
four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a latest-generation lithium-ion
battery, the BMW 330e Sedan puts down a combined output of 252 PS,
which you can then briefly increase by up to 41 PS thanks to the
standard XtraBoost function. In a straight line, it can get to 100 km/h in 6
seconds flat, while its maximum electric range is 60 km – roughly
50% more than its predecessor. The 2019 BMW 330e Sedan is due to come out in
July of this year.
Drop by BMW’s stand
in Geneva and you’ll also be able to admire the one-off BMW Individual version
of the new 8-Series Coupe. Dubbed ‘Night Sky’, this bespoke M850i features
genuine meteoritic rock on its center console trim plate, start/stop button,
selector lever, Touch Controller and door sill finishers. Meanwhile, the
headliner, center console, brake discs, exterior mirror caps and other
components also feature an extra-terrestrial design.
The 2019 Geneva
Motor Show will kick off March 5-6 for members of the media, before opening its
doors to the general public between March 7-17.
