Senin, 15 Oktober 2012

BMW xDrive Experience 2012. Impressive BMW xDrive powers the full range of BMW X models across challenging terrain of Kota Kinabalu.





BMW xDrive Experience 2012. 

Impressive BMW xDrive powers the full range of BMW X models across challenging terrain of Kota Kinabalu.

Kota Kinabalu. BMW Asia, in collaboration with BMW Malaysia, demonstrated the driving prowess of its BMW X models at the BMW xDrive Experience in Borneo, East Malaysia from 15-18 October 2012. The full range of BMW X1, X3, X5 and X6 were put through the challenge via varying driving conditions and road surfaces across a distance of 240km.

“This BMW xDrive Experience couldn’t have offered a more appropriate platform to demonstrate the true abilities of the BMW X models, especially with the chosen venue which is known for its tough off-road landscape,” said Mr Sethipong Anutarasoti, Corporate Affairs Director, BMW Group Asia.

“Powered by one of the most advanced all-wheel drive systems available today, the BMW xDrive system offers our Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) with an exceptionally balanced power distribution amongst all four wheels. This helps our SAVs to achieve the optimum driving performance, comfort and safety for both on-road and off-road terrains”.

BMW xDrive: Intelligent all-wheel drive system.
The BMW xDrive system is an intelligent all-wheel drive system that monitors the driving situation constantly and distributes drive power smoothly between the axles. The xDrive system splits drive variably to the front and rear axles to suit the driving situation and the surface. Under normal circumstances, it distributes driver power between the front and rear axles in a 40:60 ratio, and changes this figure variably when the road surface or overall driving conditions change.

Acting almost instantaneously and in a manner so subtle, the xDrive system operates virtually unnoticed by the vehicle's passengers and can direct up to 100% of drive forces to one axle. Enabling the driver to start up effortlessly even on slippery surfaces or steep hills, the xDrive system routes all power to the axles with the greatest traction. When parking, the system reacts to the need for high maneuverability at low speed by opening the clutch completely so the powertrain functions optimally.

At the first sign of understeering, drive power to the front axle is reduced. If oversteering is detected, the xDrive system directs more power to the front axle. Thanks to this dynamic redistribution of power, vehicle stability returns to normal even before the driver notices anything amiss.

Driving on a winding road or taking a fast bend in dynamic style is particularly enjoyable with the BMW xDrive: the driver feels as if the vehicle is being guided along the curve. The xDrive system ensures that no drive power is wasted on a loss of traction, and that every kilowatt of power is effectively used on the road.

“The BMW xDrive thinks ahead. As one drives, the xDrive analyses data from the on-board electronics systems such as speed, steering angle, torque output and other key factors – and calculates whether the vehicle can follow the driver‟s wish or if it threatens to oversteer or understeer, thereby preventing the vehicle from swerving,” remarked Mr Anutarasoti.
Unlike conventional all-wheel drive systems that are widely used in the industry today to make up for the shortfall in traction suffered by front-wheel-drive vehicles, BMW tunes its xDrive system to provide handling typical of rear-wheel drive. Even in normal situations on the road, all-wheel-drive BMW models send the majority of the drive to the rear wheels.

The New BMW X1
Versatile Crossover
As the first premium vehicle of its kind, the BMW X1 is a true trailblazer in the compact segment. After some two-and-a-half years, sales of the compact BMW X have already exceeded 300,000 units worldwide. It has further won numerous awards including ‘Off-Roader of the year’, ‘Red Dot award for outstanding product design’, ‘Auto Bild Design Award’, as well as a ‘five-star Euro NCAP’ rating.

Now this all-round talent emerges with renewed vigor to meet a raft of new challenges. With its specially modified body design, meticulously upgraded interior, updated powertrain featuring the 8-speed automatic transmission, the new range of BMW Lines and further innovative equipment features, the new BMW X1 delivers an even more intensive experience.

In Singapore, the BMW X1 is offered as BMW sDrive20i in either the BMW xLine or Sport line. Featuring Efficient Dynamics and BMW TwinPower Turbo technologies, the BMW sDrive20i develops a maximum power of 184hp and a peak torque of 270Nm between 1,250 and 4,500rpm. Transmitting its power through the eight-speed automatic gearbox, the BMW X1 sDrive20i achieves the 0-100km/h acceleration in 7.7 seconds and top speed of 215km/h, as well as improved efficiency of 6% with its average fuel efficiency of 6.8litres/100km and average CO2 emissions of 160g/km on the EU combined cycle.

The BMW xDrive Experience 2012 event in Kota Kinabalu offers the test drive of the BMW X1 xDrive20d. Featuring the BMW TwinPower and the Advanced Diesel technologies, the new BMW X1 xDrive20d develops a maximum power of 184hp and a maximum torque of 380Nm at 1,750-2,750rpm. With the eight-speed automatic transmission and the xDrive system, the BMW X1 xDrive20d achieves the 0-100km/h acceleration in 8.1 seconds and average fuel efficiency of 5.4litres/100km and average CO2 emission of 143g/km on the EU cycle combined.

BMW X3
Uncompromised Driving Pleasure
The BMW X3 has been the segment benchmarks in driving dynamics, agility, efficiency, and driving comfort. The design of the new BMW X3 combines the typical BMW X character with a dynamically stretched silhouette. Developed under Efficient Dynamics philosophy, the BMW X3 offers fascinating qualities with uncompromising diversity, combining both driving pleasure and efficiency with comfort and functionality, sportiness and elegance. The BMW X3 is available in Singapore in three variants; xDrive 20i, xDrive 28i and xDrive 35i.

BMW X3 xDrive28i comes with the four-cylinder 2.0-litre petrol engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. It has a maximum power of 245hp and a peak torque of 350Nm at 1,250-4,800rpm. The BMW X3 xDrive28i is capable to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 6.7 seconds, with an average fuel consumption of 7.5 litres/100km and an average CO2 emission level of 175g/km in the EU combined cycle.

The BMW X3 xDrive20i comes with the four-cylinder 2.0-litre petrol engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. It has a maximum power of 184hp and a peak torque of 270Nm at 1,250-4,500rpm. The BMW X3 xDrive20i achieves the 0-100km/h acceleration in just 8.6 seconds, with an average fuel consumption of 7.5litres/100km and an average CO2 emission level of 175g/km in the EU combined cycle.

The BMW X3 xDrive35i comes with the six-cylinder 3.0-litre petrol engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. It has a maximum power of 306hp and a peak torque of 400Nm at 1,200-5,000rpm. The BMW X3 xDrive35i achieves the 0-100km/h acceleration in just 5.7 seconds, with an average fuel consumption of 8.8 litres/100km and an average CO2 emission level of 204g/km in the EU combined cycle.

During the BMW xDrive Experience 2012, the test cars are the BMW X3 xDrive20i and BMW xDrive20d. Featuring the BMW TwinPower and the Advanced Diesel technologies, the new BMW X3 xDrive20d develops a maximum power of 184hp and a maximum torque of 380Nm at 1,750-2,750rpm. Thanks to the Efficient Dynamics technology, the BMW X3 xDrive20d with the eight-speed automatic transmission achieves the class-benchmark statistics with the 0-100km/h acceleration in 8.5 seconds and average fuel efficiency of 5.6litres/100km and average CO2 emission of 147g/km on the EU cycle combined.

BMW X5
The Supreme Executive SAV
The BMW X5 was the pioneer of the all-wheel drive SAV segment. Combining luxury, comfort, as well as the driving dynamics performance for on-road driving and the off-road capabilities, the BMW X5 could be driven like a sports car, and captured the imagination of its customers with a level of dynamic performance unmatched among its peers. Passing the 1,000,000th milestone, the BMW X5 continues to provide its owner a special kind of driving pleasure.

The BMW X5 is available in Singapore in two variants; BMW X5 xDrive35i and xDrive50i, while the BMW xDrive Experience 2012 will only be showcasing the xDrive35i.

Powered by the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the BMW X5 xDrive35i features the 3.0-litre inline-six petrol engine, delivering a maximum power of up to 306hp and a peak torque of 400Nm at 1,200-5,000rpm. Transmitting its power through the eight-speed automatic gearbox, it can complete the century sprint in 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 235km/h. Thanks to the Efficient Dynamics technology, it achieves an average fuel efficiency of 10.1litre/100km and an average of CO2 emissions of 236g/km in the EU combined cycle.

The BMW X5 xDrive50i features the state-of-the-art V8 4.4-litre petrol engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, delivering a maximum power output of 407hp and a peak torque of 600Nm at 1,750-4,500rpm. Delivering its power through the eight-speed automatic gearbox, the BMW X5 xDrive50i achieves the 0-100km/h acceleration in just 5.5 seconds and top speed of 240km/h. The BMW X5 xDrive50i achieves an average fuel consumption of 12.5litres/100km and an average CO2 emission level of 292g/km in the EU combined cycle.

BMW X6
Dynamic, supreme, efficient, innovative
The BMW X6 is the world's first ever Sports Activity Coupé, which is still a unique combination of sporty dynamics and supreme versatility. With the BMW X6, BMW offered an entirely new type of car, a unique design concept and driving dynamics never seen before. The BMW X6 combined the sporting elegance of a large BMW Coupé with the powerful presence of a BMW X model thereby offering the best of both worlds. More than 150,000 of the Sporty Activity Coupé were sold within approximately three years of its launch, which has far exceeded expectations. And the worldwide demand for this unusual vehicle concept of the Sports Activity Coupé continues on today.

The BMW X6 is available in Singapore in two variants; BMW X6 xDrive35i and xDrive50i, while the BMW xDrive Experience 2012 will only be showcasing the xDrive35i.

Powered by the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the BMW X6 xDrive35i features the 3.0-litre inline-six petrol engine, delivering a maximum power of up to 306hp and a peak torque of 400Nm at 1,200-5,000rpm. Transmitting its power through the eight-speed automatic gearbox, it can complete the century sprint in 6.7 seconds with a top speed of 240km/h. Thanks to the Efficient Dynamics technology, it achieves an average fuel efficiency of 10.1litre/100km and an average of CO2 emissions of 236g/km in the EU combined cycle.

The BMW X6 xDrive50i features the state-of-the-art V8 4.4-litre petrol engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, delivering a maximum power output of 407hp and a peak torque of 600 Nm at 1,750-4,500rpm. Delivering its power through the eight-speed automatic gearbox, the BMW X6 xDrive50i achieves the 0-100km/h acceleration in just 5.4 seconds and top speed of 240km/h. The BMW X6 xDrive50i achieves an average fuel consumption of 12.5litres/100km and an average CO2 emission level of 292g/km in the EU combined cycle.

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For media enquiries, please contact:
BMW Group Asia
Corporate Affairs Department
Sethipong Anutarasoti
Tel: +65 6838 9630
Email: Sethipong.anutarasoti@bmwasia.com

Daniel Chan
Tel: +65 6838 9639
Email: daniel.chan@bmwasia.com

Media Website: www.press.bmwgroup.com

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