Major changes at BMW

BMW i5, 2025, front
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, 2025, front
BMW X3, 2025, front
BMW XM, 2025, front

ELECTRIC drivetrain upgrades, new engine variants as well as additional standard and optional equipment features are being added to the BMW model range in spring 2025.

The use of new components for the power electronics and other measures designed to optimise efficiency have resulted in a considerably increased range for the all-electric BMWi5 of up to around 30 miles.

Standard equipment on all BMW 5 Series models will soon include ambient lighting complete with a BMW Interaction Bar featuring a crystalline surface, lumbar support for both front seats as well as the Harman Kardon HiFi loudspeaker system.

Two new variants of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will become available in April 2025 including a new entry-level variant.

The new BMW 216 Gran Coupe has a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine has with 122 hp of power giving it an0 to 62mph acceleration time of 9.9 seconds while a new BMW 223 xDrive Gran Coupe adds an all-wheel drive variant with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology.

With 218 hp on tap it can accelerats from 0 to 62mph in 6.4 seconds.

The BMW X3 model range will likewise be expanded, with a powerful six-cylinder in-line diesel engine.

Almost 50 per cent higher charging rates come for the plug-in hybrid variants of the BMW X1, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW 7 Series and the BMW XM models.

The BMW Digital Key Plus feature is also being expanded and owners can, depending on the type of mobile device, activate up to 18 digital vehicle keys with individually configured access permissions.

A new tyre repair kit plus will become part of the standard equipment for selected BMW models from March 2025 which enables owners to continue their journey even with a tyre puncture.

Adaptive LED Headlights will also become part of the standard equipment for the BMW X5 and BMW X6 models in spring 2025.

Standard equipment on the BMWX5 and BMWX6 will from spring 2025 include adaptive matrix LED headlights, while standard equipment for the M60i xDrive powertrain version of all three model series will also include the M Sport package Pro, the Harman Kardon surround sound system and sun protection glazing.

The BMW M5 will also benefit from more comprehensive equipment. Two new upholstery options are available to add special accents to the interior.

In addition, 17-inch light alloy wheels star-spoke style will be available for various BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and BMW X1 models from March 2025.

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