[mammut]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

The "i" in the model names of gas engine cars seems to be going away.

German news sites (e.g. BimmerToday) have speculated that the F70 will also get a PHEV-version. Do you have any insights on this?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by mammut

German news sites (e.g. BimmerToday) have speculated that the F70 will also get a PHEV-version. Do you have any insights on this?

If it does appear, it will not happen before 2025 (calendar year).

[amerln]

Originally Posted by swagon

Unsure if it was added later to the program, but G60/1 540d xDrive is coming later after the launch

Originally Posted by Yk11

There will be a B57 with SOP 07.2024 (they are calling it 540d but its more or less the same as today's 530d)...

It is the same as G70 740d or latest 30d: 210 kW + 13 kW MH48V.

[mammut]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

If it does appear, it will not happen before 2025 (calendar year).

Thank you!

[Mg.]

Well aware I’m like 9 months late with this but I’m quite shocked and (pleasantly) surprised the 8 series is getting a second chance. Specifically the non-GC models. No word on whether they’ll be fully electric or ICE, is there (or both)?

Also very excited to see a i4 coupe coming on the Neue Klass platform. It’s reassuring to know coupes still have a future at BMW.

[BMW Kayto]

Any news about the upcoming F70? Is still a LCI or a new modell? Just wondering because of the new F70 name.

From outside it still looks pretty much like a F40.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by BMW Kayto

Any news about the upcoming F70? Is still a LCI or a new modell? Just wondering because of the new F70 name.

The use of "F70" and not "F40 LCI" should be self explanatory.

[RichJ1s]

Originally Posted by bimmerbenz65

Calendar year 2024. MY 2025

Is there any news on the price increase for MY24 G80 Comp xDrive? My allocation will be after July…

[vj123]

Originally Posted by RichJ1s

Is there any news on the price increase for MY24 G80 Comp xDrive? My allocation will be after July…

BMW is yet to release the pricing and order guide for MY24 G80. They should be out soon.

[ynguldyn]

M4 CS added to the top post.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Yk11

There will be a B57 with SOP 07.2024 (they are calling it 540d but its more or less the same as today's 530d)...

Confirmed.

(BTW, I might be guessing wrong but it's not always safe to edit BMW pages on Wikipedia from an IP in Munich.)

[vj123]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

M4 CS added to the top post.

In the past, you listed an unknown limited production run of M3 around 2026 and I see that's gone. Is that the M4 CS which you have added?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by vj123

In the past, you listed an unknown limited production run of M3 around 2026 and I see that's gone. Is that the M4 CS which you have added?

I did misidentify the M4 CS as an M3 initially, that's right. But I gave 2024 as the production start, not 2026.

[Maxx2]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

I did misidentify the M4 CS as an M3 initially, that's right. But I gave 2024 as the production start, not 2026.

Any updates on i4 xDrive40? Still 7/23 SOP? 400hp confirmed? Any other technical details available (motors being used, battery size, range, etc)? Will BMW issue a full press release on this model?

Thanks

[12nine]

Do you have information about a production version of the Concept Touring Coupé?

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by 12nine

Do you have information about a production version of the Concept Touring Coupé?

I highly doubt it will be produced...well at least not for the US. But BMW trollers, I want an M version, with AWD and a 6MT!

[MalpaMaison]

Is there any speculation about BMW continuing production of the M8 Convertible for MY2025 starting in March 2024?

I wanted to hold off for iDrive 8 and whatever other upgrades might be left in the potential final year of production.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by MalpaMaison

Is there any speculation about BMW continuing production of the M8 Convertible for MY2025 starting in March 2024?

I wanted to hold off for iDrive 8 and whatever other upgrades might be left in the potential final year of production.

The end of production dates I publish have proven to be less than 100% reliable. If BMW decides a model doesn't sell well enough, it gets cancelled even if the plan was to make it for a longer period.

[MalpaMaison]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

The end of production dates I publish have proven to be less than 100% reliable. If BMW decides a model doesn't sell well enough, it gets cancelled even if the plan was to make it for a longer period.

How much lead time notification does BMW give their dealerships about cancelled models? Do the dealerships find out when it is already too late to place an order?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by MalpaMaison

How much lead time notification does BMW give their dealerships about cancelled models? Do the dealerships find out when it is already too late to place an order?

Typically weeks, a couple of months. You need to be in a close relationship with the dealership so they call you as soon as they learn about it, otherwise you are likely to miss it.

[mbanck]

According to the press release about the mid-2023 MPF, iX from 03/23 and i4 from 07/23 will get OS8.5, but others (like the 3er or 4er) will (for now?) not.

Does this mean that BMW will put new hardware into the iX and i4, or is that a software-level thing that is BEV-only? The pretty specific wording about iX built after 03/23 being RSU-eligible makes me wonder.

[BMW Kayto]

The new BMW 5 series (G60) will get a diesel engine higher than the 20d - the 40d version of the G70 with around 299 hp.

There are rumors about an even stronger version like a M545d version with the HP of the X5/X6 40d engine with 352 hp.

Is there anything you can say about that?