On August 29th, the media day of Chengdu Auto Show, BMW Group brought its core brand BMW, two sub-brands BMW i and BMW M, and multiple models of MINI brand to the show!
As the creator of the BMW midsize SAV/SAC high-performance version, the new BMW X3 M and new BMW X4 M models made their global debut at the Chengdu Auto Show. The new car prices of the two models range from 839,900 to 929,900 yuan (approx. $130,000 – $144,000 USD).
MINI brand launched a series of black label MINI special edition models for the first time in China, including MINI three-door version, MINI five-door version, MINI CABRIO convertible version and MINI COUNTRYMAN. The whole body is designed with black color, and there are two car colors to choose from, “Midnight Black” and “Eighty Degrees Black”. This series of special edition models has officially been launched, priced from 257,800 to 371,800 yuan (approx. $40,000 – $57,500 USD).
The iX3 that we are most concerned about has also been updated and made its global debut at the Chengdu Auto Show. As the first pure electric SUV of BMW, BMW said that iX3’s sales volume in the second quarter of 2021 increased by 140% compared with the first quarter!
However, this update mainly focuses on the exterior, interior design details, and other aspects of adjustment, with no changes in power and endurance.
The new BMW iX3 adopts the fifth-generation eDrive electric drive technology, achieving 93% motor efficiency and a pure electric cruising range of 500 kilometers (NEDC), with an average power consumption of 16.7 kWh per 100 km.
At the same time, in terms of charging service, the new iX3 is the first BMW pure electric vehicle model to achieve plug-and-charge service.
The presale prices and prices of other new BMW cars at the auto show have also been announced:
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The new X3 is priced from 392,800 to 475,800 yuan (approx. $60,800 – $73,600 USD);
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The all-new 4 Series Gran Coupe has a presale price range of 375,000 to 470,000 yuan (approx. $58,000 – $72,600 USD);
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The all-new M4 convertible coupe Thunder version is priced at 999,900 yuan (approx. $154,800 USD);
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The BMW 8 Series Flame Collection edition is priced at 1,198,000 yuan (approx. $185,700 USD), limited to 65 units.
Information Source: BMW Official
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