The new BMW iX3, the production of which will commence in 2020, will feature an emission-free driving with comfortable everyday use. The vehicle will have a range of more than 440km within the legislative WLTP test cycle.
The BMW iX3 is yet a further milestone in the consistent realization of the BMW Group’s electrification strategy. In 2020 the vehicle will become the brand’s first model which is available both with conventional petrol and diesel engines, along with a plug-in hybrid and purely electric drive. With such wide choice, the brand is taking into account the numerous different requirements and needs of its worldwide customers.
This is the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology and it is the key to future-focused sustainability for vehicles with electrified drive systems. It is the result of consistent development work within the framework of BMW EfficientDynamics and the experience in the field of electric mobility. All engine components used for BMW eDrive technology are developed exclusively by BMW Group. Something more, the electric motor and the high-voltage batteries are produced in corporately owned manufacturing facilities. By doing so, the BMW Group ensures its influence over the products and the quality of each component.
This new fifth-generation technology comprises a drive unit with an electric motor, system electronics, and transmissions are brought into a central housing. As a result, the required installation space of the drive technology and its weigh are notably reduced. The ratio between motor output and weight of the drive system improves with a total of 30 percent, compared to previous models.
The electric motor featured in the vehicle delivers a maximum torque of 286hp and 400Nm of torque. A further special feature of the electric motor is the construction method that eliminates the need for rare earth materials. Furthermore, the engine transfers power to the rear wheels. Not only this contributes to the overall sporty spirit of the vehicle but it also increases the overall efficiency. Moreover, the range of the BMW iX3 benefits from the drive design conveying the traditional BMW rear-wheel-drive experience.
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The high-voltage battery is an integral part of BMW’s fifth eDrive generation and is based on the NMC-811 technology in BMW’s typical prismatic design. The BMW Group has outstanding development capabilities in the field and ensures precise specs with regard to the use of materials and battery design. At the same time, BMW engineers were able to reduce the share of cobalt contained in the battery by an additional two thirds. Compared to the former technology, the fifth-generation comes with a gravimetric energy density that is around 20 percent higher.
In addition, the compact design has been further optimized. The battery cells are grouped into modules at specialized BMW production locations and finally assembled as a high-voltage battery unit, which is then placed at the floor of the iX3. It is because of this arrangement that there is no loss of space for passengers and luggage compartment.
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Toyota team has confirmed that it will be part of the advertising lineup for the Super Bowl LIV on FOX TV Sunday. The 60-second Toyota ad, created by Saatchi & Saatchi, will feature the all-new 2020 Highlander – the video will mark the launch of the large Highlander campaign, which runs through mid-July 2020.
Ford adds its FX4 off-road package to the upscale 2020 Ford Expedition Limited for customers who want to travel further off the beaten path.
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Nissan announces details about the all-new 2020 Sentra, which goes on sale on January 28, 2020 at Nissan dealers worldwide. The new family member represents a breakthrough for Nissan’s popular compact sedan – with its appealing exterior design, comprehensive suite of advanced driving technologies and next-gen safety features, new Sentra will surely impress both fans and skeptics of the brand.
Porsche complements the Macan lineup with a new sporty entry. The new Macan GTS comes with a powerful engine, performance-focused chassis and, as expected, sexy design and extended the list of standard goodies. The agile 2.9-liter powerful twin-turbo V6 delivers a total of 375hp and is capable of speeding from zero to 100km/h in a mere 4.7 seconds. This time can be reduced to 4.5 with the optional Sport Chrono package.
Ever since the Kia e-Niro made its debut last year, it has been awarded with tons of recognitions from well-respected industry commentators. The electric e-Niro won Car of the Year at the 2029 What Car? Awards and was named “Game Changer” at the 2019 Autocar Awards. It was also recognized as the Best Electric Car at the Business Awards 2019 and grabbed the Eco Award at the 2019 CarWow Car of the Year Awards. Additionally, Auto Express has named the vehicle the Best Affordable Electric Car at the 2019 New Car Awards and Driving Electric announced it as Electric Car of the Year 2019.
2020 Honda Fit has already arrived in showrooms as a clear benchmark in the subcompact car category, with enhanced versatility, premium features and fun-to-drive performance. For the new model, Honda has included a newly available 6-speed manual gearbox, Honda Sensing as a standard feature for EX and EX-L and more advanced safety features.
New 2020 Honda Ridgeline arrives at dealers in Dec. 16 with a host of updates, including a 9-speed automatic gearbox as a part of the standard equipment. Additional goodies include Honda Sensing and an extended list of standard features and gadgets. The model will be available in four trim levels – Sport, RTL, RTL-E, and Black Edition. Let’s check out more!
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Jaguar is giving the I-PACE customers an early holiday present in the form of an exclusive upgrade for the award-winning all-electric SUV that is designed to deliver increased real-world range. Jaguar engineers have applied advanced technical insight from the I-PACE eTROPHY race series in order to optimize the management of battery, thermal and AWD systems in order to increase the overall efficiency of the drivetrain system.