BMW ActiveHybrid 5

BMW is taking the next-generation BMW ActiveHybrid technology, new four-cylinder petrol engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo and a six cylinder in-line diesel engine with BMW BluePerformance technology, to the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in December.

The star of the BMW stand is the world premiere of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (sedan) saloon which offers a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine coupled to an electric drive system, eight-speed automatic gearbox and a lithium-ion battery. The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 also comes with a new intelligent energy management system that works in tandem with the navigation system, to prepare how the car performs and drives in advance of upcoming road conditions.

BMW 1 Series Sport Line

The next generation four-cylinder petrol engines will be on show in the new BMW 1 Series and BMW X1 xDrive20i, with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology on display in the new BMW 6 Series Coupe. The advanced diesel technology will be showcased in the BMW X5 xDrive35d with its BluePerformance diesel package and AdBlue system combining a sporty, commanding appearance with its powerful 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine.

New BMW 5 Series

BMW has announced some changes to its 5 Series executive model with an expansion of the range to eleven, plus the eagerly awaited BMW 520d EfficientDynamics model.  This is bound to be very popular with company car drivers as it offers similar performance to the 320d EfficientDynamics.

The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine offers a combined mpg 62.8, CO2 emissions of  just 119g/km, yet still accelerates the car from 0-62mph in just 8.2 seconds. The car also comes with BMW‘s new ECO-PRO Mode  which offers economical and comfortable driving at low speeds, Auto Start-Stop, Optimum Gearshift Indicator, Brake Energy Regeneration and Active Aerodynamics.

There are also new petrol engines in the rest of the new 5 Series 11-car range and the arrival of the BMW 520i and BMW 528i. Extensive modifications have also been made to the diesel engines in the BMW 530d and BMW 535d, increasing power and fuel efficiency. All the new BMW 5 Series range comes with Drive Performance Control as standard, which allows you to fine tune the ride by selecting Comfort, Sport or Sport+. The new range is detailed below and we should have BMW car leasing on the new models loaded shortly.

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 Other changes to BMW models

In addition to the BMW 5 Series range changes, BMW has also announced the following information and enhancements about other models;

BMW 6 Series diesel

• There are new four-cylinder engines for the BMW Z4.
• The BMW X1 xDrive20d adds an Efficient Dynamics model with CO2 at 119g/km and combined mpg at 62.8.
• A new BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible Sport Plus Edition is being launched building on the M Sport trim.
• The new BMW 6 Series now gets a diesel added to the Coupe and Convertible range and an M Sport Specification.
• The 640d Coupe returns 51.4 combined mpg and has CO2 emissions of 144g/km.
• The 640d Convertible returns 50.4 combined mpg and emits 148g/km of CO2.
• There is new equipment to the BMW 7 Series which gets a new version of Night Vision. 

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

BMW is launching a number of new models and innovations at the 2010 Paris Motor Show this week. One of the highlights is the new BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe, which is a design study for a 2+2 premium-class seater. This classic BMW coupe has flowing lines and sculpted surfaces and features full LED headlights and a newly designed, freestanding Control Display for the iDrive operating system.

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

The new BMW X3 will also premiere at the Paris Motor Show and for the first time comes with the Auto Start-Stop function, combined with a six-cylinder engine. This will also be the first BMW X model to feature electromechanical Servotronic steering as standard and in this segment, various options like Adaptive Headlights, Head-Up Display and the rear view camera with Top View are also available.

The BMW 5 Series Touring is now offered with additional engine variants and the M Sports package, plus the first all-wheel drive models, the BMW 535i xDrive Touring and BMW 530d xDrive are also launched. In addition the BMW 5 Series Saloon gets a new diesel unit (BMW 535d Saloon) plus the M Sports package is now available on Saloon models. BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive-system is also available on the BMW 5 Series and all engine variants of the BWM 5 Series Gran Turismo.

BMW is also showing a preview of its “hands-free tailgate opening” which will be demonstrated on the new BMW 5 Series Saloon and Touring. This feature allows the tailgate to be opened by a specific movement of the foot and will form part of the Comfort Access option. Once pricing full vehicle specification has been confirmed we will load BMW car leasing rentals onto the site.

BMW availability

The following list will provide you an update on BMW car availability, courtesy of Inchcape Retail, one of the UK’s largest dealership groups. If you are looking for a new BMW then you may find you have to wait quite a few weeks before your new car arrives, unless you are flexible on your vehicle specification, so it is always best to order early and specify your future delivery date.

BMW stock availability and factory order lead times

BMW 1 Series Convertible and Coupe – low stock with 10 weeks factory order.

BMW 1 Series Hatchback, 3 Series Saloon, 3  Series Coupe, 3 Series Convertible , 3 Series Touring and all 5 Series – low stock availability with an 8 week factory order lead time.

BMW 6 Series- average stock and 8 weeks factory order.

BMW 7 Series- high stock and 10 weeks factory order.

BMW X1 – low stock and 12 weeks factory order.

BMW X3 - high stock and 8 weeks factory order.

BMW X5 – high stock and 12 weeks factory order.

BMW X6 and BMW Z4 – high stock and 10 weeks factory order.