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  • Toyota Grand Highlander

    The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander made its world premiere hours before the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show to showcase the latest and greatest addition to the successful SUV lineup for Toyota.

    “There is definitely a need in the market for a midsize-SUV that prioritizes interior comfort in all three rows and Grand Highlander is the ultimate option,” said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president of Toyota Marketing. “This 3-row model takes the Highlander legacy to an entirely new space while also keeping on our promise to deliver on electrification. Highlander was the first model in its segment to offer a hybrid powertrain back in 2006 and Grand Highlander further expands on our electrification leadership.”

    Grand Highlander offers options from entry level to efficiency to performance all in one incredible package. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the well-balanced 2.4L turbo gas engine, the efficiency-leading 2.5L hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and the ultimate performance-seeking, 362 horsepower Hybrid MAX.

    As part of Toyota’s diverse approach to carbon neutrality, the Grand Highlander Hybrid and Hybrid MAX vehicles are part of a lineup that looks to move “beyond zero.” With ten hybrids, two plug-in hybrids, the new bZ4X battery electric vehicle and the zero emission hydrogen fuel cell technology of the Mirai, Toyota is committed to finding highly efficient and zero emission solutions that fit customers’ lifestyles across the US. As a symbol of that commitment, the 2024 Grand Highlander will be the second Toyota vehicle to wear the new “Beyond Zero” badge, after the all-new Prius – a global effort toward achieving carbon neutrality in Toyota’s products, manufacturing and beyond.

    Designed by Calty Design Studios and exclusively manufactured at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana, the price and on-sale date of the all-new 2024 Grand Highlander will be announced later this summer.

    Creature Comforts with Added Versatility

    Built on the TNGA-K platform, Grand Highlander is the active family cruiser fit for everything from short trips to long drives. It offers thoughtful storage areas throughout the cabin, ample cargo capacity with room for seven carryon suitcases behind the 3rd row. A total of around 98 cubic feet of space with the seats folded down, and a spacious adult-sized third row.

    Whether you’re the driver, passenger or are in the second or third rows – the Grand Highlander is fully functional for the road ahead.

    Controls are centered around the standard 12.3-inch multimedia display. The configurable center console can fit a tablet (with internal tray removed) and also features a wireless charger, two USB ports, and three cup holders – including one capable of holding a large water bottle. While on the passenger side, a pocket capable of holding a small bag is provided. A sliding console cover is offered so that the lid can be opened and closed with the armrests in use, allowing for even more versatility for both driver and passenger. On the passenger side of the dashboard, another USB port and a tray capable of neatly holding a cord during charging are included, providing more usability for the passenger.

    In the second-row seats, an air conditioning control panel and separate left/right USB ports are placed together on the top of the console end, within easy reach of second-row passengers. Cup holders are also provided on the center armrest (bench seat specification), while cup holders, a smartphone storage slit and multi-purpose tray are provided on the rear console for the captain’s seat configuration. A multi-purpose tray as well as additional water bottle storage is provided in the door trim.

    And, for third row passengers, individual USB ports, smartphone/tablet storage space, and two cup & bottle holders are provided on the deck side, allowing for diverse usage scenarios. Additionally, a support grip for use during ingress and a hand support space for use during egress are provided to enhance the accessibility. Across all three rows, Grand Highlander is road-trip ready – equipped with 13 cup holders big enough for large water bottles and seven USB-C charge ports to keep devices charged and at the ready.

    Other available conveniences include heated steering wheel and power folding mirrors (Limited and Platinum), heated and ventilated front and second row seats (Platinum), 1,500-Watt power outlets (Limited Hybrid, Limited Hybrid MAX, and Platinum Hybrid MAX), and a hands-free power back door (Limited and Platinum).

    A Powertrain for All

    When it comes to performance and efficiency, Toyota offers both in the first-ever Grand Highlander. Offered in three powertrains in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) – the well-balanced 2.4L turbo gas engine (FWD/AWD), the efficiency-leading 2.5L hybrid (FWD/AWD) and the ultimate performance-seeking, 362-horsepower Hybrid MAX with 400-pound feet of torque with standard AWD – there is something for everyone.

    All three powertrain options come with three Drive Modes (Sport, Eco, Normal) to make driving more engaging – while Multi-Terrain Select with Three Modes (Mud & Sand, Rock & Dirt, Snow) are offered on the gas AWD and Hybrid MAX powertrains for even more on and off-road capability.

    The Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Mid-SUV Toyota has ever built. Drivers will experience impressive performance off the line, as well – thanks to a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds. The Hybrid MAX powertrain also offers 5,000 lbs. of towing capacity.

    Advanced Technology for the Long Drive

    When it comes to the latest tech, the Grand Highlander is equipped with the best from Toyota – thanks to the standard 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota’s Texas-based Connected Technologies team. Grand Highlander drivers will also have the opportunity to access a wide range of enhanced available connectivity and convenience features, including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.

    Users can interact with the system through intuitive touch and voice activation controls. With the available Connected Service Drive Connect, drivers and passengers have access to Intelligent Assistant, Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist. With Intelligent Assistant, simple phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more. Cloud Navigation, the available onboard navigation solution, utilizes the cloud to download the latest available map, traffic and routing information. To ensure users have the most up-to-date search capabilities, POI search is provided by Google Points-of-Interest data. Destination Assist also gives access to 24/7 live agent assistance to locate the next destination.

    The new Toyota Audio Multimedia allows for dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity, with support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. With further connectivity, the Grand Highlander has an available Wi-Fi Connect 1-month trial that offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices – turning the Grand Highlander into an AT&T Hotspot. Adding to the already robust offering of audio playback ability with HD Radio®, USB data and a SiriusXM® Platinum Plan 3-month trial subscription, Wi-Fi Connect also enables the new Integrated Streaming feature, providing customers the ability to link their separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle for onboard control.

    For those looking for an enhanced audio experience, Grand Highlander offers an available JBL® Premium Audio system with 11 speakers, creating a mobile concert from any music genre. Standard on the Limited and Platinum grades, with the use of Clari-Fi® technology, the system is also able to breathe life into compressed digital music formats enhancing the audio experience.

    Each Grand Highlander offers a host of additional available Connected Services. Safety Connect includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Locator and Collision Assistance with up to a 10-year trial. Service Connect gives drivers the ability to receive Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts and reminders, also with up to a 10-year trial.

    With the Toyota app, users can stay connected to their Grand Highlander with a 1-year trial of Remote Connect service. Users can activate headlights, lock/unlock the doors and remotely start the vehicle. Users can also check vehicle status, receive reminder notifications and set Guest Driver Alerts. Digital key is also standard on all grades with Remote Connect– making it easy to lock and unlock doors, remote start and more all from a smart phone.

    Ready to handle all your device charging needs, Grand Highlander is equipped with seven USB-C ports in the cabin. Up front is a wireless charger for the driver, as well as two Type-C USB ports at the bottom of the center stack plus a dedicated USB port for the front seat passenger. For second-row passengers, two Type-C USB ports are located at the top of the center console. Third row passengers get a USB port at each outboard seating position.

    Convenience features are aplenty for Grand Highlander, too. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is standard on all grades. Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is available on Limited and Platinum grades. A Panoramic View Monitor is available and provides a live rotating 360-degree view around the vehicle.

    Styling

    The Grand Highlander offers an exterior design that is distinctive and beautiful, coupled with a spacious interior found in all three rows. From the front, it is inspired by the Highlander shape, but in an entirely new way, thanks to the trapezoidal, hammerhead front grille and available 20” wheels. The sophisticated design continues to the rear, thanks to a sharp rear bumper. The Hybrid Max powertrain variant takes it one step further with an available dual exhaust.

    The exterior is beautiful yet functional.  Body-colored rear pillars express a certain robustness and 3rd-row utility when seen on the road, while black rockers give it that raised SUV look. The side surface flows seamlessly from the doors through the fenders to the front and rear tires, expressing a simple yet dynamic-looking design. For the Hybrid MAX grades, an exclusive front/rear lower bumper is available for a premium result.

    The thoughtful and spacious design continues to the interior. The soft-padded instrument panel floats above the available wood-effect ornamentation that continues into the door trim, with a functional tray shape that is seamlessly integrated between them. Additionally, positioned low in the center is a sturdy console that gives the impression of a finely crafted sofa, expressing a comfortable living room-like space. The form of the instrument panel upper continues into the door trim to create a broad expanse, while the instrument panel lower features independent driver/passenger side armrests allowing use regardless of whether the console lid is open or closed. Ornamentation accents make the interior feel like a modern work of art carved from a solid piece of wood. High-quality leather stitchwork expresses a modern and refined elegance.

    Drivers will enjoy available leather trimmed seats with 10-way power driver and 8 –way passenger adjustments (Limited and Platinum). And exclusively for Hybrid MAX, drivers will experience Ultrasuede® and leather-trimmed seats with bronze-colored accents.

    Grade by Grade

    The Grand Highlander is offered in three grades across three different powertrains – the XLE grade, Limited and Platinum.

    XLE Grade

    • Exterior:
      • 18″ Alloy Wheels
      • Black Painted Grille
      • Roof Rails
      • Heated Outer Mirrors
    • Interior:
      • Softex®-trimmed Seating
      • 10-way Power Driver & 8-way Power Passenger Seats
      • 7-Passenger Capacity w/ 2nd Row Captains Chairs or 8-Passenger Bench
      • Heated Front Seats
      • 2nd Row Sunshades
    • Multimedia/Technology:
      • Digital Key (requires active Remote Connect trial or subscription)
      • 12.3” Touchscreen
      • 7” MID
      • 6 Power USB / 1 Media USB
      • Wireless Charger
    • Safety & Convenience
      • TSS 3.0
      • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
      • 5 Door Smart Key
      • Power Liftgate
      • Garage Door Opener
      • Auto-dimming Mirror

    Limited Grade

    • Exterior:
      • 20″ Alloy Wheels
      • LED DRL
      • Power Fold Outer Mirrors
      • LED Fog Lamps
    • Interior:
      • Leather Seating
      • Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
      • Heated 2nd Row Seats
      • Memory Seat function for 1st row
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Power outlet (100W Gas) (1500W HV/Hybrid MAX)
      • Ambient Lighting
      • Removable 2nd row center console storage
    • Multimedia/Technology:
      • 12.3″ Premium Multimedia w/ 11 Speaker JBL Audio
      • 12.3″ Full Digital MID
    • Safety & Convenience
      • Parking Sensors w/ Automatic Braking
      • Rain Sensing Wipers
      • Kick Power Liftgate
      • Puddle Lamps

    Platinum Grade

    • Exterior:
      • 20″ Clad Alloy Wheels
    • Interior:
      • Heated & Ventilated 2nd Row Seats
      • Panoramic Moonroof
      • Paddle shifters (AWD Gas and Hybrid MAX)
      • Dial Multi-Terrain Select (AWD Gas and Hybrid MAX)
    • Safety & Convenience
      • Head Up Display
      • Puddle Lamps
      • Panoramic View Monitor
      • Digital Rearview Mirror
      • Traffic Jam Assist (requires active Drive Connect trial or subscription)
      • Front Cross Traffic Alert

    Inside, Grand Highlander’s spacious interior offers a variety of options based on customer needs. The XLE and Limited grade options include a bench seat and Panoramic Moonroof – while the Limited grade adds the option of a Panoramic View Monitor.

    For interior color options, the 2024 Grand Highlander is offered in:

    • XLE Gas and Hybrid: Softex®-trim in Light Gray or Black
    • Limited Gas and Hybrid: Leather-trim in Light Gray or Black
    • Platinum Gas: Leather-trim in Portobello, Light Gray or Black
    • Limited Hybrid Max: Ultrasuede®- and leather-trim in Light Gray or Black
    • Platinum Hybrid MAX in Ultrasuede®- and leather-trim in Portobello, Light Gray or Black

    Safety

    The 2024 Grand Highlander will come standard with the latest Toyota Safety Sense generation, TSS 3.0. This suite of safety features includes:

    • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
    • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
    • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
    • Lane Tracing Assist
    • Road Sign Assist
    • Automatic High Beams
    • Proactive Driving Assist

    Proactive Driving Assist is new to the Toyota Safety Sense package. When system operating conditions are met, using the vehicle’s camera and radar, this system provides gentle braking into curves or gentle braking and/or steering to help support driving tasks such as distance control between a preceding vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist. Proactive Driving Assist is not a substitute for the Pre-Collision System and operates in different circumstances.

    The Toyota Safety Sense features has been enhanced for TSS 3.0:

    • The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection has enhanced detection capabilities thanks to new system sensors. It receives enhanced intersection support with improved detection capability in certain circumstances. It also adds the capability to detect a motorcyclist, in addition to a bicyclist and pedestrian.
    • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist has enhanced lane recognition that includes detection of certain 3D objects, like guardrails, that may be used to help define the lane.
    • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control adds a fourth following distance setting, from the previously available three. Enhanced vehicle detection allows for the ability to detect more than one preceding vehicle, as well as vehicles in adjacent lanes. This helps the system to provide smoother, more natural speed adjustments, especially when the driver changes lanes.
    • Like Lane Departure Alert, lane recognition is enhanced for Lane Tracing Assist. This system now also helps provide more space between vehicles being passed in adjacent lanes. It works by offsetting the vehicles’ driving path with minor steering adjustments while keeping the vehicle within its lane.
    • An Emergency Driving Stop System has been added to Lane Tracing Assist. It’s designed to monitor the driver’s inputs, such as steering operation, to determine if they’re inattentive or non-responsive, such as during a medical emergency. This feature can bring the vehicle to a stop if the driver doesn’t respond to alerts to take control.
    • Road Sign Assist gets expanded sign detection capabilities that now include certain intersection signs and warning signs, like pedestrian crossings.
  • Chevrolet Trailblazer

    • 11-inch-diagonal center display and 8-inchdiagonal Driver Information Center
    • Front fascia, exterior lighting and grille designs for the different trims
    • Wheel designs for all trims — including larger 19-inch wheels for RS
    • New exterior colors: Copper Harbor Metallic and Cacti Green

    TRAILBLAZER FAST FACTS

    • Available in LS, LT, ACTIV and RS trims. AWD available
    • Push-button start, cruise control and HD Rear Vision Camera¹ now standard on all trims
    • RS features blacked-out exterior cues, unique mesh grille, dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips, 19-inch wheels and more
    • ACTIV features unique tires, shocks and dampers designed for off-road capability
    • Two-tone roof available on ACTIV and RS
    • Three drive modes: Normal, Sport and AWD (if equipped)
    • Standard fold-flat front passenger seat offers room for objects up to 8.5 feet long (with rear seat folded)
    • 60/40-split folding rear seat enables up to 54.4 cubic feet of max cargo volume and a reversible, two-tier storage system offers optimized flexibility for cargo

    INFOTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY

    • Chevrolet infotainment system with new 11-inch-diagonal color touchscreen is standard
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
    • Wi-Fi® Hotspot capable
    • Wireless phone charging available on LT, ACTIV and RS

    SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE FEATURES

    • Chevy Safety Assist is standard and includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert and IntelliBeam auto high beam control
    • Available Adaptive Cruise Control

    PROPULSION

    • 1.2L Turbo I-3 (137 HP) – std.
    • 1.3L Turbo I-3 (155 HP) – avail.
    • CVT (1.2L & 1.3L FWD) or 9-spd. automatic (1.3L AWD

    MAX CARGO ROOM

    • 54.4 cu. ft. (rear seat folded)
  • BMW X5

    New design details, expanded standard equipment, electrification across-the-board, and advancements in digital technology define the next stage in the evolution of BMW’s X5 Sports Activity Vehicle and X6 Sports Activity Coupe. The entire range of powertrains has been comprehensively reengineered. The plug-in hybrid drive in the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e has significantly more power and a greater purely electric range than its predecessor. And the introduction of 48V mild-hybrid technology to the V8 engine has increased its power, performance, and refinement. Also pointing the way into the future are new systems for automated driving and parking, plus the latest-generation iDrive control system with the BMW Curved Display and BMW Operating System 8.

    The 2024 BMW X5 and X6 will make their public debut at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance in March. Production of both models will begin in April 2023.

    The new BMW X5: new design elements, illuminated BMW kidney grille.

    The front fascia of the 2024 BMW X5 is characterized by a new design for the signature BMW headlights and kidney grille. The outlines of the new headlight units are 35 millimeters narrower. Its arrow-shaped daytime driving light elements point outwards and also serve as turn signal indicators.

    The illuminated BMW kidney grille can be specified for the first time as an option on BMW X5 xDrive50e, X5 sDrive 40i, and X5 xDrive40i. The illumination is activated when one of the doors is opened and can be switched on or off manually by the driver via the iDrive menu.

    The BMW kidney grille is now bordered by sculpted surfaces which bring a modern appeal to the front end. Vertical air curtains positioned at the outer edges emphasise the width of the new X5, and the lower air intake has a new horizontal trim detail and triangular apertures in its outer areas.

    Newly designed air breathers, LED rear lights with X motif.

    The air breathers in the front side panels of the BMW X5 also have a new design, with a dynamically curved element at the front – finished either in chrome or in black, depending on model or package – and three horizontal blades at their trailing edge.

    At the rear, newly designed rear lights feature striking contours of fiber-optic light elements. The traditional L-shape is reflected horizontally, creating an ‘X’ motif within the rear lights.

    The new BMW X5 can be specified with the optional M Sport package, which adds a front apron with M-specific design, roof rails in black high-gloss, M high-gloss Shadowline trim, and a rear apron with a dark-shaded inlay and trapezoidal tailpipe trim.

    The new BMW X6: expressive front end design and standard M Sport package.

    The BMW X6 created the Sports Activity Coupe segment, and in its third generation it continues to embody a powerful sporting character and forceful visual presence. The long, swooping roofline and crisp contour lines create a dynamically stretched silhouette.

    As on the X5, the new X6 features slim headlight units with arrow-shaped daytime driving light elements. The dynamic intent of the new BMW X6 is futher highlighted by the now standard M Sport package, distinguished by an octagonal design element below the BMW kidney grille, prominent side apertures, and generous use of black surfaces.

    Powerful styling at the back with slim lights extending well into the tailgate.

    M-specific side skirts and M High-gloss Shadowline trim express the athletic character of the new BMW X6. The taut surfacing of the flanks and muscular shoulder lines transition smoothly into a powerful design at the rear. The slim taillights reach far into the tailgate, and their light signature is defined by the familiar L-shape of the rear light and brake light bars.

    Flagship models with distinctive design features.

    At the top of their respective model ranges, the new BMW X5 M60i xDrive and BMW X6 M60i xDrive feature unique design details. Features including double bars and an M logo for the BMW kidney grille, M exterior mirror caps in high-gloss black, and exhaust tailpipe trim in a quad-pipe style speak to the high performance attributes of the 8-cylinder models. The new BMW X6 M60i xDrive also has a subtle rear spoiler in high-gloss black.

    The M Sport Professional package can be added as an enhancement to any X5 or X6 model already equipped with the M Sport package. Visually, the M Sport Professional package adds a kidney grille surround in matte black, exhaust tailpipe trim in black chrome, and darkened M Shadowline lights. Also included in the M Sport Professional package, are M Sport brakes with a choice of red or blue calipers, and an M Sport exhaust system (standard on the M60i models, not available for the BMW X5 xDrive50e).

    New paint colors include Marina Bay Blue metallic for the X5 M60i xDrive and Isle of Man Green metallic for the X6 M60i xDrive. Blue Ridge Mountain metallic, Brooklyn Grey metallic, Skyscraper Grey metallic and Frozen Pure Grey metallic are new additions to the color range.

    From the start of production, customers will be able to choose from around 40 BMW Individual special paintwork shades for their new BMW X5 and new BMW X6. These exclusive paint options are applied by hand in a meticulous process and the spectrum of colors is being expanded all the time.

    BMW Curved Display with intuitive touch control and natural voice interation. 

    The fully digital BMW Curved Display is at the heart of the interior redesign for the new BMW X5 and new BMW X6. It is made up of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches – both located behind a single glass surface. The touch control functionality of the BMW control display has brought about a significant reduction in the number of buttons and controls in favor of digital control for various functions.

    Sensafin surfacing for the dashboard and a highly functional light bar.

    The newly designed dashboard serves as the perfect stage for the BMW Curved Display. Its horizontal structure emphasises the width of the cabin, while the surfacing in standard leather-like Sensafin deepens the premium character of the interior. The central air vents in the new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 are extremely slim and integrated into the instrument panel almost out of sight.

    Another new interior feature is the ambient light bar with crystalline surface structure and crisp LED backlighting integrated below the trim element in the front passenger area. Interior light distribution, brightness, and choice of 15 colors can be configured via the iDrive menu. The ambient lighting system’s range of functions also includes the Welcome Light Carpet – which projects an unique graphic on the ground alongside the vehicle when the doors are unlocked or opened – and pulsating light signals that appear on the inner panelling of an open door when the engine is running.

    Control panel in the center console with new toggle gear selector. 

    Additional touch-sensitive surfaces are found on the new version of the control panel on the center console. It is home to the iDrive controller, engine start/stop button, and the buttons activating the electric parking brake, and the settings for the optional air suspension. Also found here are the Driving Experience Control buttons and the newly designed toggle gear selector.

    Exclusive glass applications for the selector toggle, the start/stop button, and the iDrive controller are included with the optional Executive Package.

    Standard: sport seats in Sensafin upholstery. 

    The standard sport seats in the new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 offer outstanding comfort as well as lateral support when the road gets twisty. Mulit-contour front seats are optional, and may be equipped with ventilation (as part of the Climate Comfort Package) and massage functions. The standard Sensafin upholstery, with its bold quilting decorative perforation, can be ordered in Silverstone, Coffee, Cognac, or Black (and striking Tacora Red is available on X6). Extended Merino leather is also available in Ivory, Coffee, Black, and Tartufo.

    Powertrains with 48V mild-hybrid technology and an innovative plug-in hybrid system.

    A thoroughly updated range of engines, newly enhanced with electrification, enables the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 to deliver driving pleasure with greater poise, assurance, and efficiency. The V8 engines in the M60i models now benefit from 48V mild-hybrid technology, while the new X5 xDrive50e plug-in hybrid gains an extensively upgraded combustion engine and BMW eDrive technology that endows it with nearly 100 more horsepower while increasing the range of purely electric driving by 10 miles.

    More power, more electric range: the BMW X5 xDrive50e.

    The new BMW X5 xDrive50e combines a substantially revised gasoline engine with an electric drive unit to enhance both dynamic capability and efficiency. The new powertrain produces a maximum system output of up to 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque while permitting a preliminary estimated electric-only range of up to 40 miles.

    The combustion engine and electric motor play an equal role in bringing these results. The latest incarnation of the 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology utilizes the highly efficient Miller combustion cycle, which shortens the time the intake valves are open. This power unit also features redesigned combustion chambers and intake ports, a new dual (direct and port) injection system, and a cylinder head with an integrated exhaust manifold. The VANOS variable camshaft timing now works electrically.

    The electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission on the new BMW X5 xDrive50e boasts a substantial increase in power output and a novel innovation for boosting torque delivery. The new synchronous motor produces a nominal output of 194 hp – 83 more than the previous version. A pre-gearing stage is used to increase the effective torque produced by the electric motor to a maximum 331 lb-ft at the transmission input for the motor. In this way, the compact electric motor is able to provide the sort of torque boost that could normally only be achieved using a far larger and heavier unit. The improved build-up of power resulting from the pre-gearing stage between the electric motor’s rotor and the transmission’s input shaft makes a clear difference both when accelerating off the line and when putting in a quick burst of speed for passing. The new BMW X5 xDrive50e needs just 4.6 seconds to sprint from 0-60 mph in preliminary testing.

    The electric motor draws its energy from a BMW 5th generation high-voltage lithium-ion battery mounted under the floor. The battery can store 25.7 kWh of usable energy, an increase of almost 25 percent compared with the preceding generation. A new Combined Charging Unit supports both single-phase and three-phase charging, doubling the maximum AC charging rate to 7.4 kW. Together with the electric motor’s excellent efficiency and the system of intelligent energy management, including adaptive recuperation, this results in an estimated electric range of up to 40 miles (estimated range of up to 40 miles according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA’s test procedure standards).

    Latest-generation 48V mild hybrid technology for the internal combustion engines.

    Electrification in the form of 48V mild hybrid technology enhances the effortless power delivery in the ICE variants of the new BMW X5 and BMW X6, while also increasing their efficiency. The 6 and 8-cylinder combustion engines are combined with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with an integrated electric motor. The electric motor generates an output boost of up to 12 hp and 147 lb-ft of torque, helping the engine to deliver a smooth, dynamic drive along with high efficiency. The electric motor has the additional effect of enabling smoother operation of both the Automatic Start/Stop function and the coasting function active when the ECO PRO mode is selected.

    The energy required for the electric power boost is stored in a 48V battery located in the engine compartment. It is charged during overrun and braking by means of adaptive recuperation and also feeds the regenerated energy to the vehicle’s electrical system.

    New V8 for the M60i models.

    The BMW X5 M60i xDrive and X6 M60i xDrive models are both powered by a newly developed TwinPower Turbo V8 engine. The 4.4-liter power unit can trace its genes back to engines used in motorsport, and utilizes the thermodynamic benefits of a cross-bank exhaust manifold, bank-symmetrical turbochargers, and external engine oil cooling. In addition, a reinforced crankshaft drive, further developed turbocharging with a blow-off valve, a new oil pump, and a weight-minimized oil sump all play a role in increasing the engine’s efficiency. The engine is paired with 48V mild hybrid technology to produce superior response and power delivery under acceleration.

    In both models, the S68 engine produces 523 hp and peak torque of 553 lb-ft. It propels the new X5 M60i xDrive and new X6 M60i xDrive from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds in preliminary testing.

    More power, lower emissions: the new inline 6.

    The power unit under the hood of the new BMW X5 xDrive40i and BMW X6 xDrive40i is part of a new generation of inline 6-cylinder engines, as is the engine in the BMW X5 xDrive50e plug-in hybrid. The 3.0-liter unit’s output of 375 hp in these two models is up by 40 compared its predecessor, while peak torque rises by 51 lb-ft to 383 – and can be boosted to as much as 398 lb-ft with the input of the mild-hybrid system. It enables both the new BMW X5 xDrive40i and new BMW X6 xDrive40i to dash from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds in preliminary testing.

    This version of the new straight-six engine also benefits from extensive innovations affecting the combustion process, camshaft control, injection, ignition system and exhaust gas routing. It also features the latest version of VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control. Its switchable rocker arms on the exhaust side allow gas exchange to be shut off entirely if required, thereby reducing the engine’s frictional torque on the overrun by around two thirds, resulting in greater recouperation of braking energy.

    The latest-generation 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission fitted to all variants of the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 comes with a host of innovations over and above the electric motor integrated into its housing. For example, the unit’s internal efficiency, vibration damping and isolation from rotational irregularities have all been optimized. A new electric transmission oil pump and a system of torsion dampers serve to increase not just efficiency, but also shift smoothness and driving comfort. And the shift characteristics are now adapted to the Driving Experience Control switch setting. The transmission automatically switches from the D setting to S when SPORT mode is activated.

    In the 8-cylinder models and 6-cylinder models with the M Sport package, drivers will also be able to make use of the Sprint function when a quick burst of speed required. Here, the transmission automatically shifts into the lowest usable gear when the driver pulls the left-hand shift paddle for at least one second. At the same time, all of the powertrain and chassis systems are switched to their sportiest settings and the mild-hybrid system’s electric boost effect is activated.

    Optional chassis systems in newly structured packages.

    The Adaptive M Suspension fitted as standard on the X5 M60i, X6 xDrive40i, and X6 M60i models and optional on X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, results in a noticeably more direct connection to the road. Electronically controlled dampers refine handling dynamics as well as primary ride comfort. Electromagnetically adjustable hydraulic valves allow the compression and rebound settings to be adapted in unison to suit the driving situation. The dampers respond adaptively both to road surface conditions and to driving style. The driver can use the Driving Experience Control switch to choose between a comfort-focused mode and a stiffer damper setting for a sportier response.

    The optional adaptive two-axle air suspension (standard on X5 xDrive50e) with automatic self-levelling employs an electrically driven compressor with pressure reservoir to maintain the optimum ride height at all speeds, regardless of how much load is being carried. The result is comfortable, assured handling. The ride height is automatically lowered by 10 millimeters at speeds above 86 mph.

    Integral Active Steering for greater agility, comfort and maneuverability.

    Integral Active Steering is now standard on M60i versions of the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 and has a beneficial effect on the vehicles’ agility, driving comfort, and maneuverability.

    With Integral Active Steering, the rear wheels are turned in either the same direction as or the opposite direction to the front wheels, depending on road speed. This results in highly dynamic cornering abilities and assured lane changes at high speeds. Furthermore, the rear wheels can now be turned by up to three degrees until the vehicle is nearly stopped, reducing its turning circle when maneuvering into and out of parking spaces.

    All 2024 X5s and X6s are fitted as standard with 20-inch wheels mounted on all-season runflat tires. Performance runflat tires are available in a 21-inch size, and performance non-runflat tires are available in a 22-inch size. Customers can choose from a selection of standard, M, and BMW Individual alloy wheels in 20, 21, and 22-inch sizes.

    Driving Assistant Professional Package now offers Highway Assistant. 

    The new Highway Assistant, part of the optional Driving Assistance Professional Package, ushers in a new dimension of assisted driving in the 2024 BMW X5 and X6, bringing with it new levels of convenience and stress-free travel over long distances. It allows the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel when driving on limited access highways at speeds up to 85 mph. Drivers must, however, always maintain focus on the road ahead and be prepared to assume responsibility for steering.

    Assisted View in the instrument cluster gives the driver an overview of the activated systems and their functionality. The central area of the information display is reserved for a three-dimensional mock-up of the vehicle and its surroundings. Here, the driver can see an image of the cars, trucks and motorcycles detected by the cameras and sensors in the driver’s current lane, along with those in any adjacent lanes.

    Parking Assistant Professional: enter and exit spaces by smartphone.

    Drivers can also benefit from greater assistance when parking and maneuvering. The standard Reversing Assistant offers the option of automated reversing in confined spaces or situations where the driver does not have a clear view, such as multi-story parking garages or narrow curving driveways. The vehicle can store the steering movements for any section the vehicle has just driven forward through at no more than 22 mph. The system is then able to reverse the vehicle for distances of up to 50 meters by steering it back along the same route.

    On models fitted with the optional Parking Assistant Professional, the Reversing Assistant is able to store steering movements for distances of up to 200 meters and then reproduce them in reverse. Furthermore, drivers now have the ability to control maneuvers into and out of especially tight parking spaces from outside the vehicle using the My BMW App on their smartphone (available for Apple iPhones with operating system iOS 16.2 or later).

    In addition, the Maneuver Assistant now included in the Parking Assistant Professional package is able to store far more complex maneuvers using GPS data and the trajectory data from steering movements, and perform them as an automated routine. As many as ten maneuvers at different locations, covering a distance of up to 200 meters each and a combined total of 600 meters, can be recorded. When the vehicle arrives at a memorized starting point, the Maneuver Assistant will be able to carry out all the tasks required to complete the maneuver, controlling the accelerator, brakes and steering, as well as changing gear to move forward or reverse. If necessary, the vehicle can switch between the two directions of travel repeatedly while carrying out all the gear changes and steering inputs, for example when negotiating its way through a parking garage with little space and sharp corners. While the automated maneuver is in progress, the driver can focus on monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings.

    Drivers have the choice of controlling both the automated parking functionality and the Maneuver Assistant’s actions either from inside the vehicle or remotely using their iPhone. It is also possible to switch between the two modes, meaning that once an automated parking or other maneuver has begun, it can be interrupted at any time and then resumed from inside the vehicle or from outside using a smartphone.

    BMW Curved Display and latest-generation BMW iDrive.

    The new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 are fitted with the latest-generation BMW iDrive multi-sensory vehicle interface powered by BMW Operating System 8. Boasting new-generation software as well as powerful connectivity and data processing, it takes the interaction between the driver and vehicle into the digital future. The new BMW iDrive system offers more ways for drivers to enjoy easy, intuitive, multimodal control of vehicle, navigation, infotainment, and communication functions and also to use digital services.

    The user experience is supported by the seamless interaction between the touchscreen BMW Curved Display, the voice control, the iDrive controller, and the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel. The display and operation system has been upgraded to include the latest version of the BMW head-up display, which offers a larger display area, enhanced graphics and additional content. The user experience can also be expanded to include the optional BMW Gesture Control.

    Fully digital BMW Curved Display with state-of-the-art graphics. 

    The BMW Curved Display in the new BMW X5 and the new BMW X6 is formed by a 12.3-inch information display and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches. The screens are housed together behind a curved glass surface, so they merge into a single, fully digital, high-resolution unit. With its ergonomic, driver-centric positioning, the BMW Curved Display makes the already intuitive touch control even more user-friendly.

    The BMW Curved Display’s state-of-the-art graphics and the operation system’s menu structure have been designed with a smartphone-style appearance. The clearly structured arrangement of widgets on the control display’s home screen provides a simple overview of the menu options and can be configured by the driver as desired.

    Natural dialogue with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. 

    The new generation of BMW iDrive also sees the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant gain additional skills. Instructions in natural speech can be used to adjust the air conditioning, open a window or operate the panoramic glass roof, for instance. Various functions of the driver assistance systems in the new BMW X5 and BMW X6 can likewise be voice controlled. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is also capable of recognizing user behavior and proactively making suggestions to the driver on how the vehicle can best be used.

    When the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is in use, new graphics appear in the displays to emphasize the system’s interactive character. The graphic “turns” towards the speaker, thereby visualizing how the system is listening attentively to what is being said.

    Precision navigating with Augmented View in the information display. 

    The new Augmented View function included as part of the BMW Live Cockpit Professional enables accurate guidance while driving by supplementing the navigation system’s map view. A live video stream from the driver’s perspective can be shown on either the control or information display and augmented by supplementary graphics that provide more specific, situation-based information. When dealing with confusing junctions, for instance, an animated directional arrow is integrated into the video image to help the driver take the best turn-off for the planned route.

    Welcome Scenario with lighting effect and personal greeting. 

    The user experience starts before the driver has even reached the vehicle thanks to a newly devised Welcome Scenario. Ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology determines the precise location of the key or compatible smartphone relative to the vehicle.  Once the distance to the vehicle drops below three meters, the coordinated welcome sequence begins. It starts with an orchestrated lighting effect using the exterior and interior lights, including the light carpet. The vehicle automatically unlocks when the driver is about 1.5 meters away. Once inside, the BMW Curved Display shows a choreographed start-up animation with a personal greeting, along with handy suggestions and information. Finally, the BMW ID settings are loaded, and the smartphone connected.

    BMW Digital Key Plus. 

    BMW’s Comfort Access keyless entry system now also includes the BMW Digital Key Plus. This enables customers to lock and unlock their BMW X5 or BMW X6 via security-enhanced ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology from a compatible smartphone running either the iOS or Android operating system. A conventional car key is no longer required. Simply approaching the car or walking away triggers the unlocking or locking process; there is no need for the customer to even remove their smartphone from their pocket.

    The BMW Digital Key Plus can be set up using the My BMW App. The car owner can also share it – and therefore access to the vehicle – with up to five other users who have a smartphone with either iOS or Android.

    Emotionally engaging drive sound, even in locally emission-free driving mode: BMW IconicSounds Electric for the BMW X5 xDrive50e.

    With BMW IconicSounds Electric included as standard, the joy of driving while generating zero local emissions is accompanied by a special sound design inside the vehicle that provides authentic aural feedback to every movement of the accelerator pedal.

    The car’s soundtrack was developed as part of a collaboration between the BMW Group and film score composer Hans Zimmer. Different versions of the model-specific drive sound are created depending on the mode selected with the Driving Experience Control switch. Pressing the start/stop button additionally triggers an inspiring acoustic tone that signals the car is ready to drive.

    Innovative functions for fully electric driving and user-friendly charging with the BMW X5 xDrive50e.

    The BMW Charging range of services has now also been integrated into the My BMW App. For example, the user can now control charging of the car’s high-voltage battery remotely by smartphone. Their preferred departure time can be entered to display the charge level the battery is expected to have reached by that point. And when the vehicle is plugged in, charging can be started or stopped at any time from the My BMW App, regardless of the charge level.

    The BMW Charging range of services has now also been integrated into the My BMW App. For example, the user can now control charging of the car’s high-voltage battery remotely by smartphone. Their preferred departure time can be entered to display the charge level the battery is expected to have reached by that point. And when the vehicle is plugged in, charging can be started or stopped at any time from the My BMW App, regardless of the charge level.

    Optimum connectivity with 5G and Personal eSIM.

    The standard Personal eSIM allows the customer to use the communications and connectivity functions covered by their mobile contract from their vehicle with ease – even in situations where they don’t have their smartphone with them.  This essentially turns the BMW X5 or BMW X6 into another digital and connected device. Mobile reception for both data and phone calls is significantly improved by the vehicle’s own 5G antenna system. Furthermore, the Personal eSIM is not linked to just one car, but the user’s BMW ID – meaning it can be transferred to other BMW vehicles with Personal eSIM functionality. The Personal eSIM also creates a WiFi hotspot in for use by up to ten devices at any one time.

    Major standard equipment (X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50e).

    • M Sport package (X6 xDrive40i only)
    • BMW Curved Display
    • BMW Operating System 8
    • Panoramic moonroof
    • Sport seats
    • Heated front seats
    • Parking Assistant
    • Active Driving Assistant
    • Lane Keeping assistant w/ Blind Spot Detection as well as safety systems for crossing traffic and car exit situation (Active Blind Spot, Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation and Lane Departure warning)

    ConnectedDrive Services

    • Remote Services
    • Smartphone Integration
    • BMW Maps
    • Connected Navigation
    • Apple CarPlay / Android Auto compatibility
    • Wireless device charging
    • Personal eSIM 5G
    • Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation
    • Lane Departure Warning

    X5 xDrive50e also includes:

    • 2-axle air suspension
    • Flexible Fast Charger
    • Iconic Sounds Electric

    Additional standard equipment (X5 M60i xDrive, X6 M60i xDrive only)

    • M Sport Package
    • M Sport exhaust system
    • M Sport brakes with blue calipers
    • M Sport differential
    • Adaptive M suspension
    • Integral Active Steering
    • M steering wheel
    • Front ventilated seats
    • Multi-contour seats
    • Full LED lights
    • Harman Kardon surround sound system
    • Head-up display
    • Aerodynamic kit
    • M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers
    • Roof Rails in High gloss Black
    • Shadowline Exterior Trim

    Major optional equipment (X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i)

    • Driving Assistance Professional Package including Highway Assistant
    • M Sport Package (std. on X6 xDrive40i)
    • M Sport Professional Package
    • Parking Assistance Package

    Premium Package

    • Remote engine start (40i only)
    • Full LED lights
    • Harman Kardon surround sound system
    • Head-up display
    • Gesture Control

    Executive Package

    • Remote engine start (40i only)
    • Soft-close automatic doors
    • Panoramic Sky Lounge LED roof
    • Rear manual side window shades
    • Glass controls
    • Full LED lights
    • Harman Kardon surround sound system
    • Head-up display
    • Gesture Control

    Climate Comfort Package

    • Front ventilated seats
    • Front and rear heated seats, armrests, and steering wheel
    • 4-zone automatic climate control

    2-axle air suspension (std. on X5 xDrive50e)

    • Trailer hitch
    • Illuminated kidney grille
    • Multi-contour seats
    • Front massaging seats
    • Harman Kardon surround sound system
    • Head-up display

    Major optional equipment (X5 M60i xDrive, X6 M60i xDrive)

    • Driving Assistance Professional Package including Highway Assistant
    • M Sport Professional Package
    • Parking Assistance Package
    • Executive Package
    • Climate Comfort Package
    • 2-axle air suspension
    • Adaptive M Suspension Professional
    • Trailer hitch
    • Leather dashboard
    • Front massaging seats
    • Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system
    • Anthracite Alcantara Headlights
    • Carbon Fiber Trim

    Specifications.

                                                          X5 sDrive40i X5 xDrive40i X6 xDrive40i
    Body
    No. of doors/seats 5/5 5/5 5/5
    Length / Width / Height (in) 194.2/78.9/69.1 194.2/78.9/69.5 195.0/78.9/66.9
    Wheelbase (in) 117.1 117.1 117.1
    Track, front / rear (in) 66.1 / 66.5 66.1 / 66.5 66.3 / 67.1
    Ground clearance (in) 8.7 8.7 8.5
    Turning circle (ft) 41.3 41.3 41.3
    Fuel tank capacity (gal) 21.9 21.9 21.9
    Curb weight (lbs) 4.919 4,998 5,002
    GVWR (lbs) 6,173 6,360 6,360
    Luggage capacity (cu ft) 33.9 / 72.3 33.9 / 72.3 27.4 / 59.6
    Engine
    Config. / no. cylinders / valves Inline / 6 / 24
    Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology: turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing, 48V mild hybrid technology
    Capacity (cc) 2,998
    Stroke / bore (mm) 94.6 / 82.0
    Compression ratio (:1) 11.0
    Max output (hp @ rpm) 375 @ 5,200-6,250
    Max torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 398 @ 1,850-5,000
    Driving Dynamics and Safety
    Suspension, front Aluminum double-wishbone axle, adaptive suspension; optional: adaptive M suspension, air suspension with automatic self-leveling
    Suspension, rear Five-link axle in lightweight steel, adaptive suspension; optional: adaptive M suspension, air suspension with automatic self-leveling
    Brakes, front Four-piston fixed-caliper, discs
    Brakes, rear Single-piston floating-caliper, discs
    Driving stability systems Standard: DSC incl. ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dry Braking function, fading compensation, drive-off assistant, DSC networked withxDrive all-wheel-drive system, ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake), HDC (Hill Descent Control), trailer stability control; optional: active roll stabilization, M Sport differential
    Safety equipment Airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for driver and passenger, head airbags, three-point inertia reel seatbelts, belt tensioner and belt force limiter, crash sensors, tire pressure indicator
    Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)with Servotronic function; optional: Integral Active Steering
    Steering ratio overall (:1) 17.6
    Std. Tires front / rear 275/45R20 all-season runflat
    Std. Rims, front / rear (in) 9.0 x 20
    Transmission
    Type 8-speed Steptronic transmission
    Gear ratios I :1 5.25
    II :1 3.36
    III :1 2.17
    IV :1 1.72
    V :1 1.32
    VI :1 1.00
    VII :1 0.82
    VIII :1 0.64
    R :1 3.71
    Final Drive :1 3.39
    Performance
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec) 5.3 5.2 5.2
    Top Speed (w/perf. tires) (mph) 130 (155) 130 (155) 130 (155)
    X5 M60i xDrive X6 M60i xDrive
    Body
    No. of doors/seats 5/5 5/5
    Length / Width / Height (in) 194.2/78.9/69.5 195.0/78.9/66.9
    Wheelbase (in) 117.1 117.1
    Track, front / rear (in) 66.3 / 67.1 66.1 / 66.5
    Ground clearance (in) 8.7 8.5
    Turning circle (ft) 39.4 41.3
    Fuel tank capacity (gal) 21.9 21.9
    Curb weight (lbs) 5,355 5,300
    GVWR (lbs) 6,768 6,768
    Luggage capacity (cu ft) 33.9 / 72.3 27.4 / 59.6
    Engine
    Config. / no. cylinders / valves V / 8 / 32
    Engine technology M TwinPower Turbo technology with cross-bank exhaust manifold: two twin-scroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing, 48V mild hybrid technology
    Capacity (cc) 4,395
    Stroke / bore (mm) 88.3 x 89.0
    Compression ratio (:1) 10.5
    Max output (hp @ rpm) 523 @ 5,500-6,000
    Max torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 553 @ 1,800-4,600
    Driving Dynamics and Safety
    Suspension, front Aluminum double-wishbone axle, adaptive M suspension, optional: air suspension with automatic self-leveling
    Suspension, rear Five-link axle in lightweight steel, adaptive M suspension, optional: air suspension with automatic self-leveling
    Brakes, front Four-piston fixed-caliper, discs
    Brakes, rear Single-piston floating-caliper, discs
    Driving stability systems Standard: DSC incl. ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dry Braking function, fading compensation, drive-off assistant, DSC networked withxDrive all-wheel-drive system, ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake), HDC (Hill Descent Control), trailer stability control, M Sport differential, optional: active roll stabilization
    Safety equipment Airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for driver and passenger, head airbags, three-point inertia reel seatbelts, belt tensioner and belt force limiter, crash sensors, tire pressure indicator
    Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)with Servotronic function, Integral Active Steering
    Steering ratio overall (:1) 17.6
    Std. Tires front / rear 275/45R20 all-season runflat
    Std. Rims, front / rear (in) 9.0 x 20
    Transmission
    Type 8-speed Steptronic transmission
    Gear ratios I :1 5.50
    II :1 3.52
    III :1 2.20
    IV :1 1.72
    V :1 1.30
    VI :1 1.00
    VII :1 0.83
    VIII :1 0.64
    R :1 4.54
    Final Drive :1 3.15
    Performance
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec) 4.2 4.2
    Top Speed (w/perf. tires) (mph) 130 (155) 130 (155)
    X5 xDrive50e
    Body
    No. of doors/seats 5/5
    Length / Width / Height (in) 194.2/78.9/69.1
    Wheelbase (in) 117.1
    Track, front / rear (in) 66.0 / 66.9
    Ground clearance (in) 8.3
    Turning circle (ft) 41.3
    Fuel tank capacity (gal) 18.2
    Curb weight (lbs) 5,573
    GVWR (lbs) 7,055
    Luggage capacity (cu ft) 31.1 / 71.2
    Internal Combustion Engine
    Config. / no. cylinders / valves Inline / 6 / 24
    Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology: turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing
    Capacity (cc) 2,998
    Stroke / bore (mm) 94.6 / 82.0
    Compression ratio (:1) 11.0
    Max output (hp @ rpm) 308 @ 5,000-6,500
    Max torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 331 @ 1,750-4,700
    Electric Motor
    Motor technology BMW eDrive technology: synchronous electric motor withpre-gearing stage, integrated into eight-speed Steptronictransmission, generator function for energy recuperation
    Nominal power @ rpm (hp) 194 @ 7,000
    Nominal torque @ rpm (lb-ft) 280 @ 100-5,500
    Effective torque (lb-ft) 331
    Hybrid system
    Max. system output (hp) 483
    Max. system torque (lb-ft) 516
    High-voltage Battery
    Type Lithium-ion
    Volts (V) 238
    Energy cap (gross / net) (kWh) 29.5 / 25.7
    Driving Dynamics and Safety
    Suspension, front Aluminum double-wishbone axle, adaptive suspension, air suspension with automatic self-leveling
    Suspension, rear Five-link axle in lightweight steel, adaptive suspension, air suspension with automatic self-leveling
    Brakes, front Four-piston fixed-caliper, discs
    Brakes, rear Single-piston floating-caliper, discs
    Driving stability systems Standard: DSC incl. ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dry Braking function, fading compensation, drive-off assistant, DSC networked withxDrive all-wheel-drive system, ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake), HDC (Hill Descent Control), trailer stability control
    Safety equipment Airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for driver and passenger, head airbags, three-point inertia reel seatbelts, belt tensioner and belt force limiter, crash sensors, tire pressure indicator
    Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)with Servotronic function, optional: Integral Active Steering
    Steering ratio overall (:1) 17.6
    Std. Tires front / rear 275/45R20 all-season runflat
    Std. Rims, front / rear (in) 9.0 x 20
    Transmission
    Type 8-speed Steptronic transmission
    Gear ratios I :1 5.50
    II :1 3.52
    III :1 2.20
    IV :1 1.72
    V :1 1.30
    VI :1 1.00
    VII :1 0.83
    VIII :1 0.64
    R :1 4.54
    Final Drive :1 3.64
    Performance
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec) 4.6
    Top Speed (mph) 130
  • Range Rover Velar

    The New Range Rover Velar is a pure expression of modern luxury, featuring the latest technology, hallmark Range Rover refinement and a dramatic, clean and reductive new design.

    A new grille combines with the characteristic floating roof, unbroken waistline and flush deployable door handles that define the world’s most desirable luxury SUV family. New headlights provide a technical, jewel-like appearance and optimized visibility while the exterior is enhanced by a new lower rear bumper and dark accents.

    The Range Rover Velar pioneered the Range Rover reductive design philosophy, and it takes this approach to a new level inside. The new single floating 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen is integrated into the center console, providing immediate and intuitive control of all key vehicle functions1.

    A full suite of technologies promotes passenger comfort and wellbeing, making the mid-size luxury SUV even more desirable. The Range Rover Velar also offers a quiet cabin, thanks to refinement technologies including the pioneering Active Road Noise Cancellation8 system.

    Clients can choose from Velar P250 S, P250 Dynamic SE, P400 Dynamic SE and P400 Dynamic HSE.

    2024 U.S. MODELS and MSRP4

    Trim Level                                                                                           Powertrain                                            MSRP4

    Velar P250 S 2.0L Turbocharged Ingenium I4 (247hp / 269 lb-ft) $61,500
    Velar P250 Dynamic SE                                                                2.0L Turbocharged Ingenium I4 (247hp / 269 lb-ft) $63,600
    Velar P400 Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid 3.0L Turbocharged Ingenium I6 (395hp / 405 lb-ft) $70,600
    Velar P 400 Dynamic HSE Mild Hybrid 3.0L Turbocharged Ingenium I6 (395hp / 405 lb-ft) $78,400

    Intriguing design

    The Range Rover Velar is instantly recognizable as a Range Rover and its sophisticated elegance and dramatic presence remain undiluted. The vehicle pioneered the Range Rover reductive design philosophy and its new grille – alongside the introduction of new headlight design with jewel-like effect Signature Daytime Running Lights – ensure a unified look across the entire family.

    At the rear, the powerful overhang provides balance and highlights the imposing length of the Range Rover Velar. Its pronounced kick adds to its muscular stance while a new lower rear bumper enhances its proportions.

    New LED taillights echo this sophistication with an eye-catching 3D appearance and super-red illumination. They are complemented by a full-length high-level stop-lamp.

    Inside, the bold, elegant interior of the Range Rover Velar is even more reductive, with outstanding craftmanship and new materials. The latest evolution of the Range Rover Pivi Pro7 infotainment forms the centerpiece; a single 11.4-inch floating curved glass interface is ergonomically positioned higher and within easier reach, to help minimize distraction and reflections1.

    Range Rover Velar continues to offer a leather-free cabin option, with new seat designs and materials. The leather-free option combines wool from Danish textile experts KvadratTM with UltrafabricsTM polyurethane textile inserts, featuring a new Diamond Herringbone perforation pattern. Inspired by bespoke tailoring, KvadratTM wool blends are approximately 58% lighter than leather and provide a modern appearance and enhanced tactility for a contemporary take on traditional Range Rover luxury.

    The innovative textile has been subjected to rigorous in-house durability testing in the Range Rover materials lab to ensure it delivers customary robustness throughout the lifetime of the vehicle, going through 60,000 cycles of abrasion testing – the equivalent of 10 years of usage – and UV tests capable of simulating three years of unrelenting exposure to the sun in just a month.

    Three new leather colorways are introduced: Cloud, Raven Blue and Deep Garnet. These are complemented by a curated choice of details, including new Moonlight Chrome on the steering wheel, center console surrounds, and air vents. Technical Light Anodised or Dark Anodised Aluminium, or tactile Shadow Grey Ash wood veneer trim finishers underline its elegance.

    Two new color options join the exterior palette: Metallic Varesine Blue and Premium Metallic Zadar Grey.

    Connected technology

    New Range Rover Velar is the first to feature the next-generation Pivi Pro7 infotainment. It incorporates controls for all key vehicle functions within the new 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen1; its clean design appearing as if it is floating.

    Controls for the climate, seating and audio volume are always visible at each side of the screen via new sidebars, featuring multi-functional sliding controls on either side. These virtual buttons are always visible and provide immediate access to frequently used items, including individual temperature controls for the front occupants, audio volume and Terrain Response® modes.

    At the beginning of every journey, drivers are presented with a Pre-Drive panel for fast access to commonly used features, such as window defrosters and the optional heated seats. Once on the move, it disappears to reveal the familiar three-panel home screen that can be customized with hallmark Pivi Pro7 intelligence and flexibility.

    For added convenience, additional controls in the permanently visible side bars include shortcuts for media and navigation, cameras and window defrosters.

    The next-generation infotainment was the subject of extensive testing and development, both digitally and physically with human testers, to reduce task and interaction time and deliver the most user-friendly technology experience possible. Approximately 80% of tasks can be performed within two taps of the home screen.

    Pivi Pro7 supports effortless smartphone connectivity with Wireless Apple CarPlay®2. Wireless Android Auto2 is also supported, while Wireless Device Charging – from a new storage area in the center console – provides immediate fast charging and reduces the need for wires.

    With 80% of the vehicle’s total ECUs – spanning Pivi Pro infotainment, navigation mapping, and on-board diagnostics as well as chassis and powertrain systems – capable of wireless updates, the Range Rover Velar is able to receive the latest Software Over The Air with no need to visit a retailer.

    New Range Rover Velar is also Wi-Fi Enabled with a Data Plan7, ensuring occupants remain entertained and connected. Pivi Pro7 features twin embedded eSIM technology and cloud-based architecture, meaning it provides full access to a range of online apps – including Spotify® and Deezer® – integrated within the infotainment system.

    Amazon Alexa3 brings a new level of convenience, providing the ability to control various settings and features using natural voice commands while reducing the potential for distraction1. Alexa is embedded in Pivi Pro7 and can simply be activated by saying “Alexa” or tapping the Alexa button on the touchscreen.

    For simple navigation, what3words® is also integrated within Pivi Pro7. The clever mapping technology divides the globe into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each assigned a unique combination of three random words to provide a what3words® address. With these words drivers can navigate to an accurate and precise location.

    Immersive sound and technology

    The cosseting cabin of the Range Rover Velar minimizes road noise with pioneering Active Road Noise Cancellation technology8 – ensuring the New Range Rover Velar offers a quiet cabin. This technology senses external frequencies and automatically processes an anti-noise through the vehicle’s audio system, reducing overall interior noise levels.

    A range of powerful Meridian audio systems for New Range Rover Velar is led by the optional Meridian™ 3D Surround Sound System, which delivers high-fidelity music playback using up to 17 speakers and 750W of amplifier power for an immersive listening experience.

    Contemporary luxury

    The New Range Rover Velar provides customary Range Rover refinement in a calm sanctuary, with heightened comfort and optional convenience features that help to promote wellbeing.

    The latest Cabin Air Purification Plus system is optional and helps promote occupant wellbeing, aiming to provide superior air quality. CO2 Management and PM2.5 Cabin Air Filtration improve the cabin environment by monitoring interior and exterior air and adjusting accordingly.

    To activate, clients can simply press the Purify button on the Air Quality page within Pivi Pro7 and reduce the level of harmful allergens or particulates inside. The system also combines nanoe™ X technology designed to combat pathogens and help significantly reduce odors, bacteria and allergens.

    Configurable Cabin Lighting, providing a choice of 30 interior colors to illuminate the doors, console and footwells is available as an option. Preset color themes make it easier to find the perfect combination, while every occupant can select their ideal interior temperature using the four-zone climate control.

    Whatever the conditions, New Range Rover Velar feels like a confident, commanding, and relaxing place to be.

    Electrified performance and capability

    New Range Rover Velar has power to suit every client. A range of smooth Ingenium gas engines, with 6-cyl P400 featuring Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology that optimizes performance.

    Acclaimed Range Rover ride comfort and refinement is provided by advanced chassis and suspension set-ups in the Range Rover Velar. Optional Electronic Air Suspension provides serene comfort, maintaining its composure on rougher roads while smoothing out bumps with Adaptive Dynamics, an advanced chassis system that continuously varies the damping forces at each wheel5.

    The latest generation of Ingenium gas 6-cyl engines are available with 48-volt MHEV technology for enhanced efficiency and power delivery, using a Belt integrated Starter Generator (BiSG) to harvest energy usually lost under deceleration. It is stored in a 48-volt lithium-ion battery beneath the rear load-space. It can redeploy the energy to assist when accelerating, while also delivering a more refined and responsive start-stop system.

    The 3.0-liter straight-six Ingenium gas engine, the P400 delivers 395hp and 405lb-ft, with acceleration from 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds6.

    The 2.0-liter four-cylinder now features a new smoother-shifting automatic eight-speed transmission. The P250 provides 247hp and 269lb-ft, with 0-60mph in 7.1 seconds6.

    Gas Powertrains:

    • P250 – 247hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder gas, 269lb-ft at 1,300-4,500rpm, eight-speed automatic, AWD
    • P400 – 395hp, 3.0-litre six-cylinder gas MHEV, 405 lb-ft at 2,000-5,000rpm, eight-speed automatic, AWD

    Adaptive Dynamics5 is standard on the P400 six-cylinder models and ensures suspension stiffness is optimised for the driving conditions, improving ride comfort and handling. There’s even a specific calibration for off-road driving. Advanced chassis and suspensions, including Electronic Air Suspension, Adaptive Dynamics and Configurable Dynamics, deliver exceptional performance and agility on-road5.

    Supreme all-terrain performance is also offered, with assured Range Rover breadth of capability thanks to an intelligent torque on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) system. It provides the optimum torque distribution to suit various conditions, whether driving dynamically on the road or pulling away from a standstill on slippery surfaces5.

    Terrain Response® 2 is accessible through Pivi Pro7 and allows the driver to adjust vehicle settings to suit the driving environment, with a choice of Eco, Comfort, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Dynamic and Automatic mode5. Each alters the calibration of the engine, transmission, all-wheel drive system, suspension, and stability control systems for optimum traction and composure.

  • Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R

    Chevrolet today debuted the new Corvette Z06 GT3.R racecar, a year before it makes its competition debut at the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona.

    Making its public debut at Daytona International Speedway ahead of Saturday’s Rolex 24, the Corvette Z06 GT3.R is Chevrolet’s first racecar that fully meets FIA technical regulations for GT3 cars.

    Design and development of the mid-engine Z06 GT3.R is a collaboration between GM’s Competition Motorsports Engineering division and Pratt Miller Engineering. With an eye specifically toward customer racing, the Z06 GT3.R will be eligible for multiple championships in North America and around the world with a high level of parts and technical support available for its customers.

    The Corvette Z06 GT3.R will race for the first time as part of the GT Daytona (GTD) PRO category at the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona to open next year’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

    “The Corvette Z06 GT3.R breaks new ground for Chevrolet and the Corvette Racing program,” said Mark Stielow, director, GM Motorsports Engineering Competition. “This customer-focused racecar leverages learnings from throughout Corvette Racing’s lengthy and successful history, plus the expertise of our Corvette production design, engineering and powertrain teams.”

    Track and street

    The Z06 GT3.R is a landmark racing vehicle for Chevrolet. Based on the highly acclaimed mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Z06 supercar, this new race car takes the level of technology transfer between racing and production to a new level with more shared components and features than ever before.

    “Corvette Racing has been an important influence on the design of Corvette production cars for 25 years,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “Corvette production and racing teams worked together closely in development to maximize the benefits of a mid-engine design, sharing lessons learned that set both programs up for all-out performance on the track.”

    The Z06 GT3.R begins its life as an aluminum chassis frame from Chevrolet’s Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky[i]. The frame provides a lightweight yet strong and durable underpinning for both Z06 and Z06 GT3.R. Once in Michigan at Pratt Miller, a purpose-built steel roll cage is welded onto a base plate, which is secured to the chassis.

    A double-wishbone suspension at the front and rear promotes a higher level of adjustability and fitment of racing-specific tire sizes. This is the same front and rear suspension configuration as on the Z06 production vehicle.

    The motorsports engineering team added race springs and dampers, competition-specific rotors, calipers and pads. The Z06 GT3.R rides on 18-inch front and rear wheels — the same as on the C8.R.

    Advanced aerodynamic strategies also link the road-going Corvette and its GT3 counterpart. Motorsports engineers worked with the GM Design Studio to develop an aero package specific to the Z06 GT3.R to optimize levels of downforce, stability, drag reduction and cooling.

    The goal was to design a GT3-spec Corvette that is suitable across different tire specifications, balance-of-performance settings and other customer preferences while not sacrificing performance or drivability on a variety of tracks and racing surfaces.

    In order to enhance performance of the Z06 and Z06 GT3.R, each uses similar carbon fiber splitters which provide optimal downforce at the front of the vehicles. On the underside of the Z06 GT3.R, a new and purpose-designed carbon fiber diffuser routes air from the front of the car toward the rear in order to create an optimal level of overall stability.

    The underbody aerodynamic devices work together in complementing the functionality of a new-for-2024 wing that aids in airflow at the rear of the Z06 GT3.R and the creation of downforce for enhanced cornering ability.

    Aggressive and efficient ducting will move air to cool internal components. Intakes at the front of the Z06 GT3.R draw in air to cool the front brakes. A single, large opening on the hood — a new design philosophy from the C8.R — extracts out air after it moves over the radiator.

    From the top of the windshield to the rear of the car, the surface elements of the Z06 stayed intact for the Z06 GT3.R, accentuating the tie between production and racing. Most notable are side air ducts behind the doors — directly inspired by Z06 production road car — that help to cool the engine, transaxle and rear brakes.

    Corvette production power for Z06 GT3.R

    The Corvette Z06 GT3.R will feature a 5.5L, flat-plane crankshaft DOHC V-8 engine derived from the production Z06. This engine began on-track development in 2019 with the initial testing of the C8.R, ahead of its use in the production Z06.

    The LT6 engine for the GT3.R originates from the Performance Build Center in Bowling Green, the same line on which all production Corvette Z06 engines are built.

    The 5.5L powerplant shares more than 70 percent of its parts with the production Z06 engine, including the crankshaft, connecting rods, cylinder heads, fuel injectors, coils, gaskets and a variety of other sensors.

    “Racing continues to play a key role in the development of our production engines,” said Russ O’Blenes, director, Performance and Racing Propulsion Team. “There were valuable lessons learned during the C5-R through C7.R programs that aided in the development of our V-8 engines for production and racing — many dealing with efficiency, materials and light-weighting. The flow of information from Corvette Racing to production engineering and back has helped us build race and street-car engines that are fast, reliable and efficient.”

    Safety structure features

    Chevrolet and Pratt Miller have worked together to incorporate a number of features into the GT3.R, building on safety construction from the C8.R.  The Z06 GT3 features a side-impact crash structure between the driver’s side door and roll cage. Pioneered in the C7.R, the box features an outer casing of carbon fiber and Kevlar, and is filled with an aluminum honeycomb construction.

    The GT3 Corvette’s integrated steel roll cage is slightly modified from the current racing Corvette to provide easier ingress and egress.

    Testing

    The reveal of the Z06 GT3.R follows a two-year testing program. Virtual simulation through Chevrolet’s Driver in the Loop simulator began in early 2021.

    The first on-track test of the Z06 GT3.R took place in September 2022 — which means the Z06 GT3.R will have a full year of on-track development when it gets into the hands of customers in the third quarter of 2023.

    “We’re all very pleased with the results from the track testing program so far,” said Laura Wontrop Klauser, GM sports car racing program manager. “What’s even more encouraging is the correlation between simulator sessions and what we’re finding in the real-world track testing. It’s another level of validation that gives us confidence in the development process.”

    Driven by success

    The Z06 GT3.R is the latest in a line of championship-winning Corvette race cars that date back to the late 1990s and the introduction of Corvette Racing and the Corvette C5-R. Entering its 25th season, the program has scored 122 race victories around the world, including 113 in IMSA competition.

    Those wins have led to 14 Manufacturer’s and Driver’s championships and 15 Team titles. No team in IMSA history has won more races or championships than Corvette Racing in that span.

    The mid-engine C8.R — the predecessor of the Z06 GT3.R — has won 15 times around the world since its on-track debut in 2020. The 2023 season will be its second and last with a dual program in both the WeatherTech Championship and the FIA WEC. The latter will move from the current GTE regulations to the global GT3 platform beginning in 2024.

    Customer support and options

    Chevrolet and Corvette Racing is establishing a complete customer support program that will be available to teams running the Z06 GT3.R in North America and elsewhere around the world.

    An at-track parts truck will be a fixture at North American race events starting in 2024 with expansion to overseas support ramping up in the first two years of the Z06 GT3.R program.

    Corvette Racing will carry full spares packages of bodywork and internal components for its customer teams in supported championships. On the technical side, engineers will assist teams with items such as pre-race documentation, including chassis setup and data sharing plus post-event documentation, data analysis, and relative comparisons.

    Full engineering, race strategy and other items also are incremental support options for Corvette Z06 GT3.R customer teams.

    Customer integration doesn’t stop at the racetrack. Corvette Racing and GM Motorsports engineers will be available for remote engineering and operations support,

    “Supporting our customers is an area where we are putting in a lot of time and effort,” said Christie Bagne, GM assistant sports car racing program manager. “With this being our first customer GT3 offering, we have had meetings with many prospective customers to learn from their previous experiences, find what is important to them from a support standpoint and come up with a program that meets their expectations.”

  • Porsche Vision 357 Concept

    75 years ago, on 8 June 1948, the 356 No. 1 Roadster became the first automobile bearing the name Porsche to receive its general operating permit – the birth of the sports car brand.

    Porsche is now embarking on its anniversary year with the Porsche Vision 357 and a reference to the Porsche 356 – the dream of Ferry Porsche of a sports car. As an homage to this, the design study brings the monolithic form into the present day. Liberated from the regulations that apply for implementation as a series model, the Style Porsche Team manifests potential expressions of the future design philosophy: one example is the consistent enhancement of the light signature, which is both progressive and visionary in the way it points towards the future. The fundamental concept is reflective of the interplay between tradition and innovation: what would the dream of a sports car of Ferry Porsche might look like today?

    356 as a basis to design DNA

    “We created a very special birthday present in the form of the Porsche Vision 357, one which uses the 356 as a basis to underscore the significance of our design DNA,” as Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche, says. “The design study is an attempt to combine the past, present and future with coherency, featuring proportions that are reminiscent of its historical archetype and details that visualise the outlook for the future.”

    Built on the technology platform of the 368 kW (500 PS; 718 Cayman GT4 RS: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.2 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 299 g/km) 718 Cayman GT4 RS, the Porsche Vision 357 represents outstanding sports car performance. The exterior design study is the highlight of the special exhibition “75 Years of Porsche sports cars” at the Volkswagen Group’s “DRIVE” Forum in Berlin, which opened with an exclusive evening event on 25 January 2023. The exhibition will be open to the public from 27 January 2023, and the Porsche Vision 357 will be on exhibit until mid-February. The design study will be presented at the South by Southwest in Austin from 10 March 2023 and at further international events over the course of the year.

    Design has been an elementary component of the Porsche legend since the very beginning. Visionary studies and concept cars form the foundation for Porsche’s unmistakable yet innovative design. “Thinking out loud about the future is one of the core missions of Style Porsche. Design studies are the pool of ideas that feed the design of tomorrow,” says Michael Mauer. “We are perpetually on the conceptual journey into the future of mobility. Time and again, the brand history serves as a source of inspiration. Taking a look back at our tradition with a future concept car is not as paradoxical as it might seem. Creative freedom is also important: this is where valuable ideas can emerge unfettered, ones that help us imagine our consistent design philosophy in innovative new directions.”

    Modern interpretation of the Porsche 356

    With its monolithic form, the narrow passenger cell with an abruptly sloping flyline and broad shoulders, the proportions of the Porsche Vision 357 evoke the lines of the 356. The windscreen sharply wraps around the A-pillars. As in its historic forebear, Porsche is pushing the boundaries of glass production: early 356s had a split windscreen with a bar down the middle. The split design was replaced in model year 1952 by a one-piece windscreen with a bend down the centre. The A-pillars of the Porsche Vision 357 are black and visually unite the side window surfaces into a single unit. This DLO (daylight opening) graphic resembles the visor of a helmet.

    The functional details are integrated and underpin the sculptural character of the vehicle. This includes the concealed door openers by the side windows and the tail lights, which sit behind a patterned array of points in the body itself. Another nod to the original is the grille pattern in the rear, in which the third brake light is integrated. Like all current Porsche models, the Vision 357 features a four-point light signet in front. The round design of the headlights is also a throwback to the characteristic lights of the 356. There are also parallels in the paintwork: the two-tone concept with Ice Grey Metallic and Grivola Grey Metallic in the nether regions of the front end hearkens back to the grey tones that were already popular in the 1950s.

    The wide track makes a bullish impression and enhances driving stability. The 20-inch wheels are made of magnesium and are equipped with aerodynamically advantageous carbon fibre hubcaps and central locks. Visually, they also recall a legendary Porsche wheel: the 356 A and 356 B with drum brakes had rims with the notably large bolt circle of 205 millimetres.

    Sporty details from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS

    The “75” anniversary logo adorns the doors and the front of the design study like a start number. And that is far from the only detail from the world of racing: there’s nothing behind the lower area of the front wheels, which allows better ventilation of the wheel arches. The wrap-around, jointless front bonnet is fastened with quick-release mechanisms. Threaded rods stabilise the large front spoiler. On the side sills, the Porsche designers employed natural fibre-reinforced plastic (NFRP) – as in the Porsche Mission R, the concept study for an all-electric GT racing car presented in 2021. The basis for the sustainable materials is provided by flax fibres from agriculture. Instead of traditional exterior mirrors, the design study is equipped with cameras on the edge of the roof. The visible tailpipe trim in the rear is made of a blueish-looking titanium, while the inside of the tailpipe is made of ceramic.

    Like the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, the Porsche Vision 357 has process air intakes positioned high behind the driver- and passenger-side windows, which designers adorned with comic-style “Air” decals. Like the “eFuel” logo on the tank cap on the right wing, the decals are reminiscent of motorsport decals. The naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine theoretically draws 368 kW (500 PS) from four litres of displacement. The high-speed mid-engine would be designed for operation with e-fuels.

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar is giving the 5-door electric performance fastback, Polestar 2, a major update. For the 2024 model year, the premium compact EV features a new high-tech front end that reflects the design language premiered by Polestar 3, substantial performance increases with all-new electric motors, even more powerful batteries, sustainability improvements and, for the first time in a Polestar, rear-wheel drive.

    “Typically in the car industry, a facelift introduces superficial visual changes that often destroy the original intention of the car’s design theme. With the new model year Polestar 2, we rather went below the surface and upgraded substantial tech and mechanical components of the electric drivetrain. This is the best Polestar 2 yet, and with the updated front design with the new SmartZone, the best looking one, too,” says Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath.

    Polestar 2 first entered the highly competitive premium EV market in 2019, blending Scandinavian design and excellent usability with fun driving characteristics and a dedication to sustainability. It was the first car in the world to feature an infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS with Google built-in, an experience that continues to evolve and lead the industry. This unique mix of qualities quickly made Polestar 2 a customer favourite, available in 27 markets globally and having surpassed the 100,000 unit production mark in late 2022.

    High-tech design tweaks

    The SmartZone makes its debut on Polestar 2, signifying the shift from breathing to seeing and reflecting the high-tech nature of Polestar vehicles. Like on Polestar 3, the SmartZone hosts some of the vehicle’s most important active safety features, including the front facing camera and mid-range radar.

    The 20-inch forged alloy wheels in the Performance Pack have been updated to align Polestar 2 in its sportiest expression with that of Polestar 3.

    New motors, refined ride and rear-wheel drive

    Next-generation electric motors and inverters are fitted to all Polestar 2 variants, offering substantial increases in both efficiency and performance. Single-motor variants are now rear-wheel driven, powered by a newly developed permanent magnet motor and silicon carbide inverter. The new motor has a power output of up to 220 kW (increased from 170 kW) and is optimised for maximum efficiency and high torque (490 Nm, up from 330 Nm) to further increase the dynamic performance of the car. The 0-100 km/h sprint time has been reduced by as much as 1.2 seconds, down to 6.2 seconds.

    The dual-motor version now has a rear-drive bias that increases driving pleasure and performance thanks to a completely re-balanced drivetrain setup and torque-ratio. The new rear motor is the primary drive source, supported on the front axle by a new asynchronous motor. This enables higher total system output of 310 kW and 740 Nm (increased from the original 300 kW and 660 Nm), vastly improved traction, greater overall efficiency and higher performance – 0-100 km/h is achieved in 4.5 seconds. Supporting efficiency gains, the front motor can now be disengaged completely when not needed. When the driver wants more power, the front motor re-engages instantly and seamlessly.

    Up to 350 kW are available with the optional Performance Pack, and a 0-100 km/h sprint time as low as just 4.2 seconds. The increase in power, performance and driving enjoyment is also available to purchase as a downloadable over-the-air performance software upgrade for any eligible Long range Dual motor cars.

    “Changing from front- to rear-wheel drive in the single-motor variants, and re-calibrating the torque ratio in the dual-motor variant for an increased rear-wheel drive feel, elevates the Polestar 2 driving experience to a whole new level,” says Joakim Rydholm, Head of Chassis Development at Polestar. “The updated Polestar 2 is an even more playful and agile car, retaining its compactness and complete sense of control, while at the same time becoming more mature with added comfort.”

    Better range and quicker charging

    All Polestar 2 versions, in most markets, feature upgraded lithium-ion batteries, with a positive impact on efficiency and capacity as well as charging times. Long-range versions now feature 82 kWh batteries from CATL with 27 modules . The battery for standard-range versions retains a capacity of 69 kWh with 24 modules, and is now supplied by LG Chem.

    The updated batteries benefit from a redesigned battery disconnect unit, upgraded busbars and improved cell chemistry – enabling faster charging rates of up to 205 kW DC for long-range batteries and 135 kW for the standard-range battery.

    Range improvements are in effect for all versions due to the larger and improved batteries, and the optimisation of power delivery from the more powerful motors. The front motor disconnect function on the Long range Dual motor variant is particularly effective at maximising range, which is now up to 592 km WLTP, a significant increase of 105 km.

    The Standard range Single motor version is now capable of up to 518 km WLTP, an increase of 40 km, and the Long range Single motor variant can now achieve up to 635 km WLTP, an increase of 84 km.

    More performance with lower impact
    Despite the larger batteries, more powerful motors, longer range and more exciting performance, carbon emissions for versions with the new 82 kWh battery have come down by 1.1 tonnes to 5.9 tonnes per car (previously 7 tonnes per car), thanks to improved cell chemistry. A full life cycle assessment (LCA) is planned later in 2023.

    Revised standard equipment increases value
    Standard equipment in Polestar 2 has been revised to increase overall value as well as convenience. Driver Awareness features are now standard, including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with steering support, Cross Traffic Alert with brake support, and Rear Collision Warning and Mitigation, along with the 360-degree surround view camera and automatic dimming exterior mirrors. The wireless phone charger is now also standard on all versions.

    The model year 2024 Polestar 2 is available to order now at Polestar.com in European markets, with more markets to follow. First deliveries are expected in the third quarter of 2023. Pricing starts from EUR 50,190.

    Variant Drivetrain Battery capacity Max charging speed, DC Preliminary range, WLTP Power Torque 0-100 km/h Price
    Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack AWD 82 kWh 205 kW Up to 592 km 350 kW
    476 hp
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
    4.2s EUR 64,690
    Long range Dual motor AWD 82 kWh 205 kW Up to 592 km 310 kW
    421 hp
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
    4.5s EUR 58,190
    Long range Single motor RWD 82 kWh 205 kW Up to 635 km 220 kW
    299 hp
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
    6.2s EUR 53,890
    Standard range Single motor RWD 69 kWh 135 kW Up to 518 km 200 kW
    272 hp
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
    6.4s EUR 50,190
  • BMW M3 CS

    Continuing the celebrated lineage of legendary CS models is the very special, limited-edition 2024 BMW M3 CS. Today, CS stands for “Competition Sport”; the designation given to exclusive BMW M models equally at home on road and track. More power, unique chassis calibration, and intelligent lightweight construction featuring carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components deliver an exhilarating performance experience without sacrificing the functionality and everyday usability of the BMW M3.

    The 2024 BMW M3 CS teams a 543-hp inline-6 with an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission and the M xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. Together, they hurl the M3 CS from 0-60 mph in only 3.2 seconds.

    The new BMW M3 CS will be built in limited numbers at BMW Group Plant Munich starting in March 2023.

    M TwinPower Turbo inline-6 with Motorsport experience.

    Under the lightweight CFRP hood of the 2024 BMW M3 CS is an upgraded version of the high-revving inline 6-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology developed for the M3 and M4. This 3.0-liter unit also forms the basis of the engine that powers the BMW M4 GT3 and boasts a wealth of technological details derived directly from racing experience. Its crankcase has a sleeveless, closed-deck construction and is extremely rigid, making it suitable for very high combustion pressures. The forged lightweight crankshaft aids power build-up with its high torsional resistance and allows for high revs. The cylinder head has a 3D-printed core, allowing the coolant ducts to be routed in an optimum arrangement for temperature management that would be impossible to achieve using conventional metal casting methods. The oil supply system is designed to handle the specific challenges of track use, as is the cooling system.

    The S58 engine in the M3 CS receives a 40-hp increase over the unit in the M3 Competition, for a peak of 543 hp from 6,250 to the 7,200 rpm redline. This increase in power was achieved. primarily by raising the maximum boost pressure of the two mono-scroll turbochargers from 24.7 psi to 30.5 psi and making some model-specific changes to the engine management.

    Just as important as the power at the top of the rev range, the engine produces 479 lb-ft of torque from a low 2,750 rpm all the way to 5,950 rpm. Specially-designed engine mounts create an extremely rigid connection between the engine and the vehicle’s structure. Drivers will notice throttle inputs result in sharp engine response and direct transmission of power and torque to the drivetrain.

    All of these enhancements result in consistent power delivery throughout the rev range accompanied by a stirring soundtrack from the dual-branch exhaust system featuring electrically controlled flaps, a titanium rear silencer with weight-minimizing design, and two pairs of tailpipes finished in matte black.

    8-speed M Steptronic transmission, M xDrive, Active M Differential.

    The torque delivered by the engine in the new BMW M3 CS is distributed via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic to the M xDrive all-wheel drive system, which uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case to ensure smooth and fully variable distribution of power between the front and rear axles. The multi-plate clutch’s oil supply has been optimized to keep the system performing effectively under hard driving on the track. The rear-biased system paired with the fully variable Active M Differential rewards the driver with the signature M feeling when accelerating or carving through corners.

    The M Setup menu lets the driver switch from the default 4WD setting to 4WD Sport mode, which directs even more of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels. Drivers can also switch the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system off altogether and engage 2WD mode. By sending drive power solely to the rear wheels and suppressing any DSC intervention, skilled drivers are free to explore their limits and revel in a pure high performance driving experience.

    The engine, transmission, and M xDrive join forces to produce stunning acceleration times. The new BMW M3 CS takes just 3.2 seconds to achieve 60 mph. The M Driver’s Package is standard equipment, which allows an electronically limited top speed of 188 mph.

    Unique chassis technology tuning; available track-oriented tires.

    The chassis technology in the new BMW M3 CS has been tuned precisely to the engine’s performance characteristics and vehicle weight distribution, and the calibrations of the DSC system and M Dynamic Mode, also specific to the CS, have been purposefully geared to the demands of track driving.

    The specially tuned axle kinematics and unique wheel camber settings, dampers, and anti-roll bars serve to optimize steering precision, transmission of lateral control forces when cornering, spring and damping response, and wheel location. The electronically controlled dampers of the adaptive M suspension are specifically tuned for the M3 CS, as is the electromechanical M Servotronic steering with variable ratio and the integrated braking system.

    M Compound brakes with offered in a choice of red or black calipers are standard on the M3 CS. Drivers may also opt for M Carbon ceramic brakes with calipers in either red or gold. Also standard are forged M light-alloy wheels in an exclusive V-spoke design finished in Gold Bronze or matte black. Measuring 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear, those wheels may be fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires at no cost, measuring 275/35ZR19 at the front and 285/30ZR20 at the rear. The M3 CS is fitted as standard with conventional high-performance tires in those same sizes if the Cup 2s are not specified.

    Lightweight construction with extensive use of carbon fiber; improved body rigidity.

    Reducing weight where possible plays a major role in delivering the performance qualities and exclusive character of the new BMW M3 CS; therefore, the use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) both inside and out is of key importance. Besides its carbon fiber roof, the M3 CS also uses this lightweight, high-tech material for the hood, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler. The center console, shift paddles, and interior trim strips are also made from CFRP. The standard M Carbon bucket seats reduce weight in the cabin and provide exceptional comfort on the road and support in high-performance driving sessions. Additionally, the titanium rear silencer shaves more than eight pounds off the weight of the exhaust system fitted to the new BMW M3 CS. In total, the various lightweight design measures save about 75 pounds compared to the  BMW  M3 Competition with M xDrive.

    Body rigidity is further increased by a package of high-precision strut braces for the engine compartment. The cast aluminum elements connecting the spring strut towers to the front end feature a weight-optimized geometry that has been precisely matched to the forces applied in various driving situations.

    Exclusive design features promise thrilling performance.

    The 2024 BMW M3 CS announces its sharper character with a series of individual design features. The optional BMW Individual Frozen Solid White metallic paint is exclusive to the M3 CS. Exposed carbon fiber surfaces for the roof, the two channels running the length of the hood, the front splitter, front air intakes, M exterior mirror caps, rear spoiler and rear apron combine with the black side skirts and M gills to provide a bold contrast to the unique paint finish. Brooklyn Grey metallic, Black Sapphire metallic, and BMW Individual Signal Green are also available.

    The CS sports a special frameless BMW kidney grille with pared-back styling reminiscent of the M4 GT3, and features red contour lines and an “M3 CS” badge on the upper of the two horizontal grille bars.

    The angular daytime running light elements illuminate in yellow rather than white during the unlock sequence as well as while driving, further evoking the look of GT racing cars.

    M Carbon bucket seats with exclusive surfaces and stitch patterns.

    Inside the new BMW M3 CS, an environment built around driving pleasure and maximum performance blends advanced digital technology and exclusive design elements. The driver and front passenger are provided standard M Carbon bucket seats. Fully electric and heated, they feature integral headrests with an illuminated “CS” badge. The use of CFRP in the structural elements of the seat cushion and backrest as well as the cut-outs in the side bolsters and below the head restraints are testimony to the seats’ weight-minimizing construction.

    The seats are upholstered in Merino leather and feature an exclusive design in black with Mugello red accents and distinctive contrast stitching. This bi-color theme is echoed in the rear compartment. The door panels are trimmed entirely in black leather in both the front and the rear, and red “CS” lettering adorns the lightweight center console. The new BMW M3 CS also includes M seat belts woven with the BMW M tricolor stripes, door sill plates bearing “M3 CS” badging, interior trim strips in carbon fiber, and an M Alcantara steering wheel with CFRP shift paddles and a red center marker.

    Standard M Drive Professional with M Traction Control and M Lap Timer.

    Also fitted as standard in the new BMW M3 CS is M Drive Professional. M Drive Professional bundles together the M Drift Analyzer and M Laptimer functions for evaluating and recording driving skills and performance at the track and includes M Traction Control, offering ten stages of intervention sensitivity: the ideal tools for pushing the CS hard on closed circuits.

    The M Mode button on the center console – also part of the M Drive Professional package – can be used to set the level of driver assistance system intervention and the content shown in the information display and standard Head-Up Display, with a choice of ROAD, SPORT and TRACK settings.

    BMW Curved Display with M-specific graphics.

    The new BMW M3 CS features the latest-generation BMW iDrive based on BMW Operating System 8, which includes the BMW Curved Display. This is formed by a 12.3-inch information display and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches, which are housed together behind a curved glass surface. With its ergonomic driver-centric positioning, the BMW Curved Display makes the already intuitive touch control even more user-friendly.

    The information display’s crisp graphics and the M‑specific content create a focused, performance-led driving environment. All driving-related data as well as vehicle status and settings information are neatly arranged within it. The familiar M Shift Lights appear at the top of the information display, while the driving stability system, M xDrive, and traction control modes are all indicated at the lower edge. Special widgets containing information on the current vehicle setup, as well as tire pressure and temperature, can be added to the control display’s home screen.

    First-class comfort and convenience for everyday driving.

    The new BMW M3 CS provides customers a full complement of comfort features and driver assistance systems. The list of standard equipment includes Comfort Access, dual-zone automatic climate control, Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Park Distance Control, Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and the Speed Limit Info system.

    The customer need only choose the exterior color, wheel color, tires, brake material, and caliper color.

    Major standard equipment.

    • M Drive Professional
    • M Sport Differential
    • 8-Speed M Steptronic transmission
    • Adaptive M Suspension
    • Comfort Access keyless entry
    • M Compound Brakes with Red calipers
    • M Carbon bucket seats
    • Carbon Fiber interior trim
    • Dual Zone automatic climate control
    • Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
    • BMW Curved Display with Head-Up Display
    • M Alcantara steering wheel
    • M Carbon exterior package
    • M Driver’s Package
    • 19”/20” M Star Spoke wheels style 827M in Gold Bronze with performance non-runflat tires
    • M front strut brace
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
    • Active Blind Spot Detection
    • Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation
    • Lane Departure Warning

    Optional equipment.

    • 19”/20” M Star Spoke wheels style 827M in Black
    • Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
    • M Carbon Ceramic brakes with Gold or Red calipers
    • M Compound brakes with Black calipers

    Standard paints.

    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Brooklyn Grey metallic

    Optional paints.

    • BMW Individual Frozen Solid White metallic
    • BMW Individual Signal Green

    Specifications.

                                                          BMW M3 CS
    Body
    No. of doors/seats 4 / 5
    Length / Width / Height (in) 188.8 / 75.5 / 56.6
    Wheelbase (in) 112.5
    Track, front / rear (in) 63.9 / 63.2
    Ground clearance (in) 4.8
    Turning circle (ft) 41.3
    Fuel tank capacity (gal) 15.6
    Engine oil capacity (qts) 7.4
    Curb weight (lbs) 3,915
    GVWR (lbs) 4,949
    Luggage capacity (cu ft) 16.9
    Engine
    Config. / no. cylinders / valves Inline / 6 / 24
    Engine technology M TwinPower Turbo technology with two mono-scroll turbochargers, indirect charge air cooling, high precision injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing
    Capacity (cc) 2,993
    Stroke / bore (mm) 90.0 / 84.0
    Compression ratio (:1) 9.3
    Max output (hp @ rpm) 543 @ 6,250-7,200
    Max torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 479 @ 2,750-5,950
    Driving Dynamics and Safety
    Suspension, front Adaptive M suspension with double-joint spring strut axle in lightweight aluminum construction, M-specific kinematics and elastokinematics
    Suspension, rear Adaptive M suspension with five-link axle in lightweight aluminum / steel construction, rear-axle subframe with rigid bolted connection to the body, M-specific elastokinematics
    Brakes, front M Compound brakes, vented, with six-piston fixed calipers
    Brakes, rear M Compound brakes, vented, with single-piston floating calipers
    Driving stability systems DSC including ABS, ASC, and M Dynamic Mode (MDM), can be switched off, integrated wheel slip limitation, CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dry Braking function, Start-Off Assistant, Active M Differential
    Safety equipment Airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for driver and passenger, head airbags, three-point inertia reel seatbelts, belt tensioner and belt force limiter, crash sensors, tire pressure indicator
    Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) with M-specific Servotronic function and variable sport ratio
    Steering ratio overall (:1) 14.6
    Tires front / rear 275/35ZR19 100Y XL / 285/30ZR20 99Y XL
    Rims, front / rear (in) 9.5J x 19 forged light alloy / 10.5J x 20 forged light alloy
    Transmission
    Type 8-speed M STEPTRONIC transmission with Drivelogic
    Gear ratios I :1 5.000
    II :1 3.200
    III :1 2.143
    IV :1 1.720
    V :1 1.313
    VI :1 1.000
    VII :1 0.823
    VIII :1 0.640
    R :1 3.478
    Final Drive :1 3.154
    Performance
    Power to weight (lbs/hp) 7.2
    Output per liter (hp) 181
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec) 3.2
    Top Speed (mph) 188
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA

    With numerous innovations and upgraded standard equipment, Mercedes-Benz is strengthening the position of the CLA Coupé and CLA Shooting Brake as trendsetters in the compact segment. The newly shaped front apron, the revised radiator grille with star pattern and the new rear diffuser sharpen the sporty character. Added to this are the modernised graphics in the LED High Performance headlamps, which are standard for the first time, and the LED rear lights. The new paint colours hyper blue (exclusive to the CLA models) and spectral blue, as well as three additional wheel-rim designs in sizes up to 19 inches, extend the choice for individualisation. As standard, the new CLA Coupé and CLA Shooting Brake models are fitted with 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels in vanadium silver or a five-double-spoke design in high-gloss black with high-sheen finish.

    Exclusive interior with high-tech look, fresh colours and new trims

    The highlight of the interior is the free-standing double screen. It now includes a 7-inch and a 10.25-inch display as standard. Two 10.25-inch displays with a wide-screen look are optionally available. They offer a holistic high-tech experience and create an exceptionally open spatial architecture. The steering wheel of the current generation is upholstered in leather Nappa as standard. The new trim elements in a dark carbon look, open-pore brown lime wood or brown MICROCUT microfibre (AMG Line only) further enhance the interior. A heated steering wheel rim is also available in the AMG Line for the first time.

    The comfort seats are also part of the new high-quality standard in the CLA Coupé and CLA Shooting Brake. They are fitted as standard with a combination of ARTICO man-made leather and three-dimensionally embossed fabric in black. They are also optionally available in trendy sage grey. The Progressive equipment line offers three interior colours: black, macchiato beige and sage grey. In the AMG Line, the standard seat upholstery in ARTICO man-made leather/microfibre MICROCUT is now also available in bahia brown. A total of five upholstery colours are available in the AMG Line: black, bahia brown, sage grey, titanium grey pearl/black and, for the first time, red pepper/black.

    The fabric cover of the comfort seat consists of 100% recycled materials. In the ARTICO/MICROCUT seat cover, this proportion is 65% in the seat mirror and 85% in the bottom fabric. The use of recycled materials is an important measure on the way to CO2 neutrality. As early as the end of this decade, Mercedes-Benz aims to at least halve the CO2 emissions per passenger car in the new vehicle fleet over the entire life cycle compared to 2020. From 2039 onwards, the passenger car and van fleet aims to be CO2-neutral with offsets across the entire automotive value chain.

    Significantly upgraded equipment and simplified offer logic

    Mercedes-Benz has significantly upgraded the standard equipment and tailored the offer logic even more precisely to specific customer wishes. For example, the basic equipment of the two new CLA models already includes Highbeam Assist, a reversing camera and the USB package in addition to the leather steering wheel and LED front headlamps. From vehicles equipped with the Progressive trim line onwards, customers also receive the Parking Package and Mirror Package as well as the EASY-PACK tailgate for the CLA Shooting Brake.

    Other functional equipment is bundled into packages based on real customer behaviour. In terms of design scopes such as colours, upholstery, trims and wheels, customers can configure vehicles as individually as possible.

    Latest generation MBUX and Burmester® sound system with Dolby Atmos

    The CLA Coupé and CLA Shooting Brake feature the latest generation of MBUX – with newly designed display styles: “Classic” provides all relevant driver information, “Sporty” impresses with the dynamic rev counter and “Discreet” is limited to the most essential items. Together with the three modes (Navigation, Assistance, Service) and seven colour worlds, the instrument cluster and central display can be individualised according to the driver’s wishes and the situation. The central display offers all previous functions such as navigation, media, phone, vehicle, etc. and can be operated conveniently as a touchscreen.

    The revised telematics system impresses with a new design and improved performance. A new feature is connectivity with smartphones via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto Wireless. For further connectivity, the CLA Coupé and CLA Shooting Brake have an additional USB-C port and increased USB charging capacity. All USB ports are now illuminated.

    With the activation of online services in the Mercedes me app, the Hey Mercedes voice assistant becomes even more capable of dialogue and learning. Certain actions can also be triggered without saying ”Hey Mercedes”. The MBUX voice assistant can also explain vehicle functions. Initially available in Germany, the new audio travel guide “Tourguide” adds an exciting feature to travel information as part of the “MBUX Voice Assistant” from Mercedes me. When the “Hey Mercedes, start Tourguide” voice command is given, the MBUX infotainment system reads out interesting facts about places of interest along the route. The system responds to the approximately 3,400 brown informational signs along the German motorways.

    In conjunction with the latest MBUX generation, the optional Burmester® surround sound system now features the immersive Dolby Atmos audio experience. It gives music more space, clarity and depth. Dolby Atmos allows discrete audio elements or objects to be placed in a three-dimensional sound field and adapted to any playback environment.

    The new CLA models also improve in terms of safety assistance. With the upgraded Driver Assistance Package, for example, Lane Keeping Assist is controlled much more comfortably by the active steering control. The next generation of the Parking Package supports longitudinal parking and offers 360-degree visualisation for camera-assisted parking using 3D images.

    Electrified and powerful drives

    The petrol engines are electrified throughout and include four-cylinder units with a 7- or 8-speed DCT automatic transmission as standard. As mild hybrids, the engines are equipped with an additional 48-volt on-board power supply that supports agility at start-up with 10 kW more power. The new belt-driven starter-generator noticeably improves customer comfort and experience. For example, it enables low-vibration and low-noise engine starting as well as coasting with the combustion engine switched off. During braking and acceleration, the starter-generator recuperates and thus supplies the 12-volt on-board network and the 48-volt battery with electrical energy. This can support the combustion engine during acceleration. The new ECO Score 3.0 motivates drivers to adopt fuel-saving behaviour through a differentiated evaluation of the various driving phases.

    More power for plug-in hybrids
    The improved high-voltage battery offers a higher usable energy content, resulting in greater electric range. The power of the electric motor has increased by 5 kW and now reaches a powertrain output of 80 kW. For charging, three options are still available: in addition to the 3.7 kW standard, the battery can now also be charged with alternating current and up to 11 kW instead of the previous 7.4 kW. The new CLA models also continue to offer the option of charging the battery with direct current, and up to 22 kW. A DC charge from 10% to 80% takes around 25 minutes, providing a versatile charging experience suitable for everyday use.

    CLA 250 e Coupé CLA 250 e Shooting Brake
    Displacement cc 1,332 1,332
    Rated output, petrol engine kW/hp 120/163 120/163
    at rpm 5,500 5,500
    Rated torque, petrol engine Nm 270 270
    Rated power, electric motor kW/hp 80/109 80/109
    Rated torque, electric motor Nm 300 300
    System output kW/hp 160/218 160/218
    System torque Nm 450 450
    Rated battery capacity kWh 15.6 15.6
    Combined fuel consumption, weighted (WLTP provisional) l/100 km 1.1-0.8 1.1-0.8
    Combined CO2 emissions, weighted (WLTP provisional) g/km 24-18 26-19
    Combined power consumption, weighted
    (WLTP provisional)
    kWh/100 km 16.9-14.9 17.2-15.1
    Electric range (EAER) (WLTP provisional) km 71-82 68-80
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 7.6 7.7
    Top speed km/h 229 226
    CLA 180 Coupé CLA 200 Coupé CLA 220 4MATIC Coupé CLA 250 4MATIC Coupé
    Displacement cc 1,332 1,332 1,991 1,991
    Rated output kW/hp 100/136 120/163 140/190 165/224
    at rpm 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500
    Add. output (boost effect) kW/hp 10/14 10/14 10/14 10/14
    Rated torque Nm 230 270 300 350
    Combined fuel consumption
    (WLTP provisional)
    l/100 km 6.5-5.9 6.5-5.9 7.6-6.9 7.5-6.9
    Combined CO2 emissions
    (WLTP provisional)
    g/km 147-133 147-133 172-156 172-156
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 9.4 8.4 7.3 6.4
    Top speed km/h 216 229 237 250
    CLA 180 d Coupé CLA 200 d Coupé CLA 220 d Coupé
    Displacement cc 1,950 1,950 1,950
    Rated output kW/hp 85/116 110/150 140/190
    at rpm 3,400 3,400 3,800
    Add. Output (boost effect) kW/hp 10/14 10/14 10/14
    Rated torque Nm 280 320 400
    Combined fuel consumption
    (WLTP provisional)
    l/100 km 5.5-5.1 5.4-4.9 5.5-5.0
    Combined CO2 emissions
    (WLTP provisional)
    g/km 145-133 142-129 143-130
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 10.0 8.5 7.3
    Top speed km/h 205 226 244
    CLA 180
    Shooting Brake
    CLA 200
    Shooting Brake
    CLA 250 4MATIC
    Shooting Brake
    Displacement cc 1,332 1,332 1,991
    Rated output kW/hp 100/136 120/163 165/224
    at rpm 5,500 5,500 5,500
    Add. output (boost effect) kW/hp 10/14 10/14 10/14
    Rated torque Nm 230 270 350
    Combined fuel consumption
    (WLTP provisional)
    l/100 km 6.6-6.0 6.6-6.0 7.8-7.0
    Combined CO2 emissions
    (WLTP provisional)
    g/km 151-136 151-136 176-160
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 9.6 8.6 6.5
    Top speed km/h 215 226 250
    CLA 180 d
    Shooting Brake
    CLA 200 d
    Shooting Brake
    CLA 220 d
    Shooting Brake
    Displacement cc 1,950 1,950 1,950
    Rated output kW/hp 85/116 110/150 140/190
    at rpm 3,400 3,400 3,800
    Add. output (boost effect) kW/hp 10/14 10/14 10/14
    Rated torque Nm 280 320 400
    Combined fuel consumption
    (WLTP provisional)
    l/100 km 5.7-5.2 5.6-5.0 5.6-5.1
    Combined CO2 emissions
    (WLTP provisional)
    g/km 149-135 147-132 147-133
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 10.1 8.6 7.4
    Top speed km/h 203 221 237
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake

    Numerous updates make the CLA and CLA Shooting Brake from Mercedes-AMG even more desirable. The new exterior design is particularly striking on the CLA 35 4MATIC Coupé (WLTP preliminary values: fuel consumption combined 8.5-8.1 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 193-185 g/km) and CLA 35 4MATIC Shooting Brake (WLTP preliminary values: fuel consumption combined 8.7-8.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 197-189 g/km). Both entry-level models have been given an AMG-specific radiator grille with vertical slats, a reshaped front apron and a round badge with the AMG emblem that reinforces the brand affiliation. The revised design of the inside of the headlights with LED or MULTIBEAM LED technology and the LED taillights also characterise the two top models CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé (WLTP preliminary values: fuel consumption combined 9.0-8.7 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 205-196 g/km) and CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Shooting Brake (fuel consumption combined 9.2-8.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 209-201 g/km).

    New alloy wheels for all models

    There are three new light-alloy wheels for the 35 models: standard 10-spoke, 18-inch wheels in black with high-gloss turned surfaces and optional 19-inch wheels with a five-twin-spoke design in matte black with high-gloss turned surfaces or in matte black with a high-gloss turned rim flange. New wheels for the two 45 S versions include standard 19-inch wheels with a five-twin-spoke design in matte black with high-gloss turned surfaces or optional 19-inch wheels in a five-twin-spoke design in matte black with a high-gloss turned rim flange.

    Fresh colours for the seat covers

    In the interior, those interested will discover new upholstery covers for the standard sports seats or the optional AMG Performance seats. The combination of ARTICO man-made leather with MICROCUT microfibre can also be ordered in bahia brown. Sage grey/black is the new colour for ARTICO man-made leather. And red pepper/black is available for the first time for the leather seat covers. For the trim elements, open-pore lime wood in brown completes the optional selection.

    The Mercedes-AMG CLA models offer the new AMG Performance steering wheel with double-spoke design and seamlessly integrated buttons as standard. The AMG steering wheel buttons impress with brilliant displays and intuitive operating logic. These allow for important driving functions and all drive programmes to be controlled without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

    The new Mercedes-AMG CLA models also benefit from the latest MBUX generation: more performance and the AMG-specific screen design make the brand experience tangible.

    35 models technically upgraded

    The 35 models are equipped with a 48-volt electrical system and a belt-driven starter-generator. The second-generation starter-generator acts as a mild hybrid, providing a temporary power boost of 10 kW (14 hp) as well as functions such as coasting and recuperation for greater efficiency. The 48-volt technology also increases comfort, as the transitions of the start-stop and coasting functions are almost imperceptible. The powerful and agile 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 225 kW (306 hp), which is variably distributed to all four wheels via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The sporty performance (acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds) is combined with a wide range of driving experiences – from very sporty to long-distance comfort. The new front radiator improves temperature management at the limit.

    AMG Street Style Edition for the 45 models

    A special limited edition is available for the CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé and Shooting Brake: the AMG Street Style Edition. With its MANUFAKTUR mountain grey magno paintwork and side foiling with the AMG logo and AMG pattern in the chequered-flag design, it emphasises the sporty appearance. The same applies to the colour accents in fluorescent orange. The edition rolls on 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-twin-spoke design in matte black with a gloss-turned rim flange. Optionally, customers can order the Street Style Edition with 19-inch AMG forged wheels in a cross-spoke design, painted matte black and with a high-sheen turned rim flange. The red-painted brake callipers form an attractive contrast to both wheels. Other exterior elements include the AMG Aerodynamics package, the AMG Night package I and II and the AMG fuel-filler cap.

    The interior of the AMG Street Style Edition also has a distinctive design: The AMG Performance seat in black MICROCUT microfibre is adorned with seams and highlights in bright orange. The “CLA 45 S” label, also in orange, carries the brand emblem over to the interior. The AMG Performance steering wheel in MICROCUT leather/microfibre and the AMG trim elements in aluminium (with the same pattern as the exterior foiling) add further accents to the interior. Attention to detail is also demonstrated by the instrument panel with contrasting orange stitching and the AMG door-sill trims with “MG” lettering, a black interchangeable cover and Edition-specific lighting in red. AMG floor mats with “Street Style Edition” lettering and orange stitching complete the high-quality interior design.

    With an output of 310 kW (421 hp), the Coupé and Shooting Brake are powerfully motorised. The compact sports cars accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The top speed is limited to 270 km/h. In addition to the pure performance figures, the AMG 2.0-litre turbo engine impresses with its spontaneous response. The fully variable all-wheel drive with AMG TORQUE CONTROL makes a significant contribution to the dynamic driving experience. The rear-axle transmission contains two electronically controlled multi-plate clutches, each of which is connected to a driveshaft on the rear axle. This allows the drive power to be distributed variably not only between the front and rear axles, but also wheel-selectively between the left and right rear wheels.

    The data at a glance

      Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+
    Engine 2.0-litre inline four with exhaust-gas turbocharger 2.0-litre inline four with twin-scroll exhaust turbocharger mounted on roller bearings
    Displacement cc 1,991 1,991
    Rated output kW/hp 225/306 310/421
    at rpm 5,800 6,750
    Rated torque Nm 400 500
    at rpm 3,000-4,000 5,000-5,250
    Drive AMG Performance 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive with AMG TORQUE CONTROL
    Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch transmission
    Fuel consumption combined
    (WLTP provisional)
    l/100 km 8.5-8.1 9.0-8.7
    CO2 emissions combined
    (WLTP provisional)5
    g/km 193-185 205-196
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 4.9 4.1
    Top speed km/h 250 270
      Mercedes-AMG
    CLA 35 4MATIC  Shooting Brake
    Mercedes-AMG
    CLA 45 S 4MATIC+  Shooting Brake
    Engine 2.0-litre inline four with exhaust-gas turbocharger 2.0-litre inline four with twin-scroll exhaust turbocharger mounted on roller bearings
    Displacement cm3 1,991 1,991
    Rated output kW/PS 225/306 310/421
    at 1/min 5,800 6,750
    Rated torque Nm 400 500
    at 1/min 3,000-4,000 5,000-5,250
    Drive AMG Performance 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive with AMG TORQUE CONTROL
    Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch transmission
    Fuel consumption combined
    (WLTP provisional)5
    l/100 km 8.7-8.3 9.2-8.8
    CO2 emissions combined
    (WLTP provisional)5
    g/km 197-189 209-201
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 4.9 4.1
    Top speed km/h 250 270
  • Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

    Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet has returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray.

    “In 1953, the enthusiastic reaction to the Chevrolet Corvette concept kicked off seven decades of passion, performance and American ingenuity,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors president. “E-Ray, as the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, takes it a step further and expands the promise of what Corvette can deliver.”

    Developed to be the Corvette owners can arrive in anywhere, no matter the season, the new E-Ray — available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models — uses electrification to enhance the driving experience with intense straight-line performance, all-weather confidence and sure-footed grand touring capabilities that can only be achieved with eAWD.

    E-Ray is also the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD, making it one like none.

    “Corvette has been a halo for Chevrolet since 1953,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “E-Ray’s unprecedented blend of confidence, luxury performance, sophistication and style provides a new reason for more people to experience Corvette.”

    The E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history, clocking a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds.

    “Corvettes must provide an exhilarating driving experience on backroads and tracks, and E-Ray nails it,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “The electrification technology enhances the feeling of control in all conditions, adding an unexpected degree of composure.”

    A near immediate feeling of thrust from low-end torque is core to the Corvette driving experience, and the E-Ray packs plenty of it. Power comes from the 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, putting 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque to the rear axle. It is complemented by an electric motor that channels an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels via a 1.9 kWh battery pack, which is located between the seats. In total, E-Ray produces a combined 655 horsepower from both the electric motor and Small Block V-8.

    Creating its own lane

    E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system is constantly learning the road surface, seamlessly adapting to meet traction conditions and driver needs. During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability.

    There is no need for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. The battery is charged via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving.

    Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include:

    • Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph
    • New lightweight lithium-ion 12-volt battery that supports the LT2 V-8 engine’s stop/start functionality
    • Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance
    • Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 with three distinct suspension settings
    • Staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires are available with an optional performance package
    • Low, wide stance with crafted body styling that is 3.6 inches wider overall than Stingray
    • Visceral sound experience that embodies the car’s dominating presence. The electric front motor works in harmony with the LT2 engine to create an invigorating sound
    • Enhanced roster of driver assistance technologies (shared with all 2024 Corvette models), including Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Emergency Braking.

    Electrified propulsion details

    The 2024 Corvette E-Ray’s electrified propulsion system provides exhilarating acceleration to power out of corners and effortlessly complete passing maneuvers. It can also provide limited all-electric propulsion at the driver’s discretion upon startup.

    E-Ray’s standard Active Fuel Management system uses the electric motor to extend 4-cylinder operation in various driving scenarios.

    The amount of electric assist is tailored within each of the Corvette E-Ray’s six driver-selectable modes: Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, My Mode and Z-Mode. Drivers can also select the Charge+ feature which maximizes the battery’s state of charge.

    E-Ray Performance App on the infotainment system provides the driver with technical insights into how the propulsion system is operating. There are three primary display layouts:

    • Gauges (displays dynamic power output from electric motor and V-8 engine)
    • Dyno (provides graph of power/torque across selectable time intervals)
    • Data (showcases electrical system performance and efficiency).

    The Corvette E-Ray’s electric motor over the front axle is compact, preserving space in the front storage compartment.

    Stealth Mode and tracking the E-Ray

    The Corvette E-Ray’s two driver-initiated electric modes enable the car to travel under electric propulsion in certain conditions. The electric motor also optimizes track performance.

    Stealth Mode enables all-electric driving, when selected at start-up, for a period of time before the engine turns on for normal driving. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph. The engine automatically engages if the vehicle’s speed exceeds the limit, additional torque is requested by the driver, or the E-Ray’s battery pack is depleted.

    When it comes to leveraging the electrified propulsion system for enhanced track performance, E-Ray’s eAWD control system applies torque to the front axle as needed. The Charge+ feature can be used to maximize battery state of charge for extended lapping.

    The custom-designed Performance Traction Management (PTM) modes are optimized in concert with the eAWD propulsion system.

    Distinguished design  

    E-Ray’s appearance builds on the refined athletic styling and performance-driven design Corvette customers know and love.

    At a glance, the E-Ray shares its purposeful, wide-body proportions with the Z06, accommodating wide wheels that help manage the car’s greater torque delivery. The lightweight alloy wheels have a twisted five-spoke star design that is exclusive to E-Ray.

    “There’s never been a Corvette like E-Ray and its sophisticated design reflects that,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Global Chevrolet. “It starts with the body color trim which draws your full attention to the exotic proportions of the E-Ray. The interiors allow customers to reflect their individual personalities with their choice of color executions that provide a refined or dynamic sport look and feel.”

    E-Ray design highlights include:

    • Four aluminum wheel finishes
    • Fourteen exterior color choices — including new for 2024 Riptide Blue, Seawolf Gray and Cacti
    • An E-Ray-exclusive body-length stripe package in Electric Blue
    • Standard carbon flash badging
    • Available black exhaust tips and bright badging
    • Available carbon fiber ground effects
    • Optional carbon fiber wheels in carbon flash, visible carbon fiber finish or visible carbon fiber with a red stripe

    The E-Ray also introduces the all-new Artemis Dipped interior, which features complementary deep green tones on nearly every interior surface and will only be available on 2024 Corvettes. There are multiple options for customers to select when it comes to personalizing their E-Ray’s interior including two carbon fiber trim packages, three seat choices, seven interior colors, and more.

    Additionally, there are new Charge+ and Stop/Start buttons on the console and updates to the infotainment system and instrument cluster aimed at providing a more integrated appearance.

    Coming later this year

    The 2024 Corvette E-Ray goes on sale in 2023, with an MSRP of $104,295 for the 1LZ coupe and $111,295 for the 1LZ convertible model, with production to take place at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky, from U.S. and globally sourced parts. Go to chevrolet.com for more information.

    Specifications

    PERFORMANCE

    0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds (approx.)
    Quarter-mile: 10.5 @ 130 mph (209 km/h) (approx.)
    Max Lateral G Force: 1.1g2

    ENGINE

    Type: LT2 6.2L V-8 VVT with direct injection and Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and Stop/Start
    Bore & stroke (in. / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
    Block Material: A319-T7 cast aluminum with cast-in iron cylinder liners and nodular main bearing caps
    Oiling System: Dry sump-type (7.5-qt. capacity); includes oil-spray piston cooling
    Oil Type: Dexos 2 0W40 synthetic
    Cylinder Head Material: 319-T7 cast aluminum
    Combustion Chamber Volume: 59cc
    Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
    Valvetrain: Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder; dual-equal variable valve timing
    Valve Size (in. / mm): 2.13 / 54 hollow (intake) & 1.59 / 40.4 sodium filled (exhaust)
    Fuel Delivery: Direct injection with Active Fuel Management: Max pressure: 2,900 psi (20 Mpa / 200 bar)
    Firing Order: 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 (all cylinders); 1-7-6-4 (with deactivation)
    Throttle Body: 87mm single bore (electronic)
    ECU: GM E99 (32-bit processing)
    Horsepower (hp / kW): 495 / 369 @ 6450 rpm
    Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): 470 / 637 @ 5150 rpm

    TRANSMISSION & AXLE

    Type: MLH 8-speed dual clutch (DCT)

    ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEM

    Type: Single motor and gearset
    Motor: Permanent magnetic drive motor
    Power: 160 hp / 120 kW
    Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): 125 / 165 @ motor
    Battery Type: Lithium-ion
    Energy: 1.9 kWh
    Combined Power (with engine): 655 hp / 481 kW

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Front Suspension: FE5 Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers; Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0. Adjustable front lift with memory is available
    Rear Suspension: FE5 Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers; Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0
    Steering Type: Variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops with Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
    Steering ratio: 15.7:1
    Turning Circle (ft. / m): 36.4 / 11.1
    Brake Type: Front and rear eBoost-assisted carbon ceramic discs with Brembo six-piston/monobloc front calipers and four-piston/monobloc rear calipers
    Brake Rotor Size (in. / mm): Front: 15.7 x 1.5  / 398 x 38

    Rear: 15.4 x 1.3 / 391 x 34

    Wheel Size: Front: 20-inch x 10-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern)

    Rear: 21-inch x 13-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern)

    Tire Size: Front: 275/30ZR20

    Rear: 345/25ZR21

    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Wheelbase (in. / mm): 107.2 / 2722
    Overall Length (in. / mm): 184.6 / 4699
    Overall Width (in. / mm): 79.7 / 2025
    Overall Height (in. / mm): 48.6 / 1235
    Track (in. / mm): Front: 66.3 / 1685

    Rear: 66.1 / 1678

    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Headroom (in. / mm): 37.9 / 962
    Legroom (in. / mm): 42.8 / 1087
    Shoulder Room (in. / mm): 54.4 / 1382
    Hip Room (in. / mm): 52 / 1321

    WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES

    Dry Weight (lb. / kg): 3774 / 1712 (coupe)

    3856 / 1749 (convertible)

    Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L): 12.5 / 355

    FUEL TANK CAPACITY (approx.)

    18.5 gal. / 70 liters
  • Honda Jazz

    Honda is increasing the appeal of its Jazz line-up with revisions across all grades and the addition of a new Advance Sport grade; offered with exclusive styling details inside and out.

    The refreshed Jazz range also features a revised e:HEV hybrid powertrain that improves driveability, adds power and a towing capacity, without impacting CO2 or fuel efficiency.

    Evolved exterior and interior design

    Elegance and Advance grades feature a new, more defined grille design as well as a darker headlight insert. More sculpted bumpers front and rear are complimented by textured lower sections to give the Jazz a more purposeful appearance. Revised colours for the Advance’s alloy wheel design rounds out the exterior changes for Jazz.

    The Jazz Crosstar also features several exterior revisions that heighten its tougher, more adventurous appearance. The more defined grille features a pronounced honeycomb design and is paired with revised bumpers, which feature silver inserts designed to look like underbody protection, and new, matching side skirts. Rounding out the revisions are a new finish for the alloy wheels, and the introduction of a new exterior colour: Fjord Mist blue.

    Inside, Elegance and Advance grades feature revisions to the colour, material and finish choices, whilst the Crosstar’s interior features new seat upholstery as well as revisions to the dash and door cards along with a new trim finish for the dashboard, centre console, and minimalist two-spoke steering wheel.

    All-new Advance Sport grade

    The new stand-out Advance Sport grade – available in a new exclusive paint finish, Urban Grey – incorporates a unique finish to the front bumper design, a sporty lattice grille as well as gloss black wing mirrors and unique 16” alloy wheels to broaden the appeal of the Jazz e:HEV.

    Inside, the Advance Sport benefits from grade-specific enhancements that increase the premium sporty feel of the latest Jazz e:HEV. The seats are finished in a unique combination upholstery of black synthetic suede and grey synthetic leather whilst a new three spoke wheel, central armrest and door cards are detailed with a contrasting yellow stitch.

    Increased e:HEV hybrid performance

    The refreshed Jazz e:HEV retains Honda’s responsive and highly efficient advanced hybrid technology. The latest generation e:HEV powertrain comprises two electric motors, an economical petrol engine, automatic transmission and three intelligent driving modes to deliver high levels of real-world efficiency and refinement.

    Revisions to all aspects of the e:HEV system have seen efficiency, driveability and output increased. The electric drive motor has seen a 10 kW (14 PS) increase, taking its total output to 90 kW (122 PS), and the generator motor has also seen an 8 kW increase in power, taking it to a peak of 78 kW (106 PS). The 1.5-litre port-injection petrol engine has gained 7 kW to now produce a maximum of 79 kW (107 PS). Torque remains at 131 Nm.  Honda’s fuel-efficient hybrid system produces CO2 emission from 102g/km, with the Advance Sport grade from 105 g/KM.

    Honda’s automatic transmission in the Jazz e:HEV has also been revised to improve smoothness and driveability to deliver a more engaging driving experience. Crosstar, Elegance and Advance grades feature a new acceleration response concept to increase the sensory feeling of acceleration. To further differentiate the Advance Sport from the rest of the range, the throttle pedal map has been revised to deliver increased driving power and improve response characteristics. In addition, the linear shift control has been revised to give the petrol engine a new, higher shift point of 6,300rpm.

    To capitalize on the powertrain revisions, the Advance Sport benefits from several changes to its suspension set-up. The front spring rate has been decreased by 8% – with the rear increased by 20%. This revised front to rear stiffness balance has reduced longitudinal forces for a more focused, dynamic drive. New stiffer dampers have also been added for increased traction and cornering speed.

    Introduction of towing capacity

    Following customer feedback, the requirement for towing ability has been added, making the Jazz e:HEV even more versatile. All models can tow a competitive 500kg, accommodating small trailers or  bike carriers.

    Clever packaging retains unrivalled space

    New Jazz retains class-leading levels of interior space that have proven to be the hallmark of previous generations. Key to maximising cabin room is the positioning of the fuel tank in the centre of the chassis beneath the front seats, which is unique in this class.

    This enables the Jazz to retain the exceptionally versatile rear Magic Seats that offer both “fold-flat” or “flip-up” seat flexibility, depending on cargo space required.

    Honda SENSING provides comprehensive safety package

    To complete the strong package of the new Jazz, Honda provides some of the most comprehensive advanced safety features and driver aids in its class.

    Utilizing a wider angle, higher-definition camera enables improved awareness of vehicle surroundings, including recognition of verges without kerbs or roadside markings, whilst the active safety systems have been revised to reduce their intrusion on everyday driving.

    The Traffic Jam Assist function, now upgraded to feature steering support from 0 km/h, reduces the burden on the driver when driving in traffic and heightens its already impressive crash protection.

    These advanced driver assistance systems compliment the standard ten airbags, including front occupant knee and front centre airbags. The latest Jazz and Jazz Crosstar will carry the same active safety technologies and driver aids that were awarded the maximum five-star rating in 2020 Euro NCAP safety tests.

    Sales of the new Honda Jazz and Jazz Crosstar for European markets are set to start early 2023.