BMW at the Japan Mobility Show 2023.

Munich. Current innovations and pioneering visions in the focus areas of electrification and digitalization are the focus of BMW’s appearance at the Japan Mobility Expo 2023 in Tokyo. The trade show formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show is the venue for the world premiere of the new BMW X2. The Sports Activity Compact Coupé (SAC) is also being offered as a fully electric BMW iX2 for the first time and features a host of digital innovations. In addition, just weeks after its world premiere at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse will be seen on the Asian continent for the first time. With this visionary car, BMW is offering a glimpse into the driving and user experience of the future, which will become a reality with the new series models from 2025.

At the Big Sight International Exhibition Center in Tokyo, BMW will present a wide range of existing models and new innovations to the public from October 26 to November 5, 2023. The focus is on digital technologies and the possibilities of using them to intensify the user experience. In the new BMW X2, the advanced BMW iDrive operating system with “QuickSelect” opens up a significantly expanded range of digital infotainment content. With the new BMW ConnectedDrive upgrades, customers have access to innovative offers in the areas of in-car gaming, video and audio streaming, among others (availability depends on model, equipment and country).

The highlight of the future generation of BMW iDrive in the BMW Vision Neue Klasse is the BMW Panoramic View. Displaying information across the entire width of the windshield will be available on new Series vehicles from 2025.

BMW’s press conference at the start of the Japan Mobility Show 2023 will be broadcast as an on-demand webcast and can be viewed on 25 October 2023 from 8:00 AM (CEST) on www.live.bmwgroup.com/
It is broadcast.

An ever-expanding range of all-electric models.

With the BMW iX2, BMW continues to continuously promote electric mobility and conquer additional target groups for zero-emission driving pleasure locally. The brand is represented in all relevant automotive segments with at least one electric-only model. In addition to the BMW iX2, a wide range of offerings in the field of electric mobility will be presented to the public at Japan Mobility Expo 2023, from the BMW iX1 Compact Sports Activity Vehicle to the BMW i4 and BMW i5 to the BMW iX and BMW iX2. BMW i7 luxury sedan. BMW proves that electric drive systems are constantly gaining importance in the luxury segment. In Tokyo, the brand is showcasing the BMW i7 M70 xDrive*, the most powerful all-electric BMW model, the BMW XM Label Red* with M HYBRID drive and the BMW Volt. Hybrid technology and efficiency gain.

World premiere: the new BMW X2, the first BMW iX2.

The BMW X2 brings the Sports Activity Coupé concept to life in the luxury compact segment. In its second model generation, it is now more autonomous and more advanced, and with the first BMW iX2, it is fully electric for the first time. All details regarding the new version of the compact SAC will be announced with the official launch of the communications on October 11, 2023. The new BMW X2 and the first BMW iX2 will make their public debut shortly afterwards at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo.

Asian premiere: BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse provides a futuristic look into the electric, digital and circular future of the BMW brand. The design of the new vision vehicle shows the design elements that will be defined for the different models of the new class. A clear, down-to-the-basics design language brings signature BMW design features such as the BMW kidney grille and Hofmeister grille to the fore.

The user experience offered in the BMW Vision Neue Klasse also looks to the future. The future generation of BMW iDrive combines the real and virtual worlds and enables expanded interaction between people and cars. The BMW Panoramic View developed for the Neue Klasse displays information across the entire width of the windshield. The central display, multi-function buttons on the steering wheel, as well as expanded voice control with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, complete the multi-sensory user experience of the next generation BMW iDrive.

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse also represents a major advance in driving technology. Thanks to sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, efficiency is increased by 25 percent, range is increased by 30 percent and charging speed is increased by 30 percent. In addition, increased use of secondary raw materials and resource-efficient production leads to reduced carbon dioxide₂– The new category’s imprint on the entire vehicle life cycle.

The bearer of innovation: the BMW iX5 Hydrogen*.

On the path to zero-emission mobility locally, BMW is also constantly advancing the development of hydrogen fuel cell driving technology. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen, produced in a pilot series, will be displayed at the Japan Mobility Expo 2023 and is currently being used internationally for demonstration and testing purposes for various target groups. Sports Activity Vehicle, developed on the basis of the BMW The highly integrated drive unit of the current fifth generation BMW eDrive technology is powered by a power battery developed specifically for the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Together, the fuel cell system and performance battery provide a maximum power of 295 kW/401 hp. Two carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) tanks together hold six kilograms of gaseous hydrogen and can be refueled in three to four minutes. With one full tank, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen achieves a range of up to 504 km according to WLTP.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is evidence of the BMW Group’s extensive development experience and open technological approach to drive systems. The highly efficient fuel cell systems for the BMW iX5 hydrogen pilot fleet were manufactured at the BMW Group’s Hydrogen Competence Center in Munich. The company obtains the fuel cells needed for this from the Japanese Toyota Motor Company. The strategic partnership between the two car manufacturers, which has been in place for a decade, is key to the rapid development and successful integration of hydrogen technologies into a sustainable engine range.

*Consumption and emissions information:
BMW i7 M70 xDrive:
Total energy consumption in kWh/100 km: 23.7 – 20.8 WLTP test.
BMW XM badge in red: Fuel consumption in l/100 km: 2.0 – 1.6 WLTP test; Total energy consumption in kWh/100 km: 33.5 – 32.5 WLTP test; a company₂ Combined emissions in g/km: 45 – 35 WLTP.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen: Consumption according to WLTP: 1.19 kg H2/100 km, CO2₂-WLTP combined emissions: 0 g/km.