Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 6, 2016… The BMW X1
receives Car and Driver’s first-ever 10Best Truck and SUV for 2017 in
the Subcompact Luxury SUV category. The BMW M2 and the BMW M240i make
the annual Car and Driver’s 10Best list of the best automobiles for
sale in the U.S. BMW will accept the awards at the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit, January 2017.
Although the 10Best award has been issued for over three decades, the
10Best Trucks and SUVs is a new addition to the yearly Car and Driver
evaluation and BMW is pioneering in this first-ever category with the
new BMW X1. The 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine from BMW’s
new family of modular engines with maximum output of 228 horsepower
and 258 lb-ft of torque, makes the new BMW X1 the most powerful entry
model in the segment. An efficiency-optimized version of the BMW
xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system and newly developed chassis
technology all help to enhance driving dynamics and ride comfort
compared to the outgoing model. The all-new BMW X1 also showcases its
exceptional versatility with increased cargo area and greater interior
room with more headroom than before.
The interior offers harmonious balance between driver focus and
elegance befitting the classic style of a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle.
The iDrive operating system’s Control Display comes in the form of a
high resolution 6.5-inch or, optionally, 8.8-inch freestanding display
screen. The interior trim and accent strip extend through the door
panel trim, with the effect that occupants in all seats are surrounded
by premium surfaces with a uniform material and color structure.
Standard interior features include: Power front seats with driver-side
memory, standard power tailgate, Anthracite headliner, storage package
and multifunction sport leather steering wheel.
The optional 360-watt Harman Kardon HiFi system, complete with 12
loudspeakers, provide an outstanding audio experience. Innovative
connectivity featuring a standard 6.5 inch infotainment system with
optional enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone integration,
Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Driving Assistant including forward
collision warning with automatic braking capability.
The BMW X1 is available at US dealers starting at $33,100 plus
D&H. For more information please visit bmwusanews.com.
The BMW M GmbH latest member of its product family, the first ever
BMW M2, joins the M235i (2015; 2016) and M240i as Car and Driver
10Best winner, which makes the BMW 2 Series a 3 times consecutive
victor. The vehicle combines top sporting prowess and classic
rear-wheel drive with the precision and agility of a modern M
automobile. Characteristic front and rear aprons optimize air flow and
aerodynamics. With an output of 365 hp at 6,500 rpm and maximum revs
of 7,000 rpm this all-new BMW M2 is more powerful than its
predecessor: the iconic BMW 1 Series M Coupe. The 3.0-liter 6-cylinder
inline engine’s peak torque also leads the way; a full 343 lb-ft is on
tap between 1,400 and 5,560 rpm, with the overboost function raising
this figure to 369 lb-ft, the M2 sends the torque to the rear wheels
via a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 7-speed Dual Clutch
transmission. The M developed chassis and suspension paired to the
powerful M TwinPower Turbo technology engine ensure breathtaking performance.
The BMW M2 is available at selected US dealers starting at $51,700
plus D&H. For more information please find visit bmwusanews.com.
The M240i is a returning winner of Car and Driver 10Best with a
totally new modular engine resulting in a 15 hp increase, honoring the
2 Series M Performance Automobile model 3 years in a row. The new
3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine generates a maximum output of 335 hp and
has an impressive 369 lb-ft of torque, 39 lb-ft more than before
yielding a 0-60 mph time in as little as 4.2 seconds. A key element in
the new engine’s ability to serve up thrillingly dynamic acceleration
is the pulling power that comes on tap early and is maintained over a
wide rev range.
The BMW M240i is available at US dealers staring at $44,450 plus
D&H. For more information please visit bmwusanews.com.
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in
2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include
marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW
brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and
the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design
consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley
and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing
Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing
network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3
Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 and X4 Sports Activity Coupes. The BMW
Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks
of 341 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 153
BMW motorcycle retailers, 126 MINI passenger car dealers, and 36
Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s
sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake,
New Jersey.
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Journalist note: Information about BMW and its
products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com.
