BMW Australia is getting ready to celebrate the arrival of the all-new BMW M2 Competition locally, and to make a big impression, the company decided to launch a special variant enhanced with the M Performance Parts Launch Package.

In Australia, the M2 Competition costs $99,900 in the Pure standard variant, while the top of the line is set at $104,900. However, if you want to add this particular package, then you have to empty your pockets for another $15,990. And by the way, the package is available at every BMW dealer and involves a seven-hour job to install it. That is cheaper than choosing different parts from the package.

As you probably know, the M2 Competition is the hardcore version of the M2, just like the M4 Competition is for the M4 Coupe. It is already enhanced with M goodies and adding the M Performance Parts Launch Package will make it more standout and aggressive. Perhaps for some, way too aggressive and thus too ridiculous.

The M Performance Parts Launch pack comes with a wide range of accessories, comprising both the exterior as well as the interior. There is the carbon fiber front splitter, along with side mirrors and rear spoiler, along with the new bonnet which is also made from carbon fiber. The car`s aggressive rear end is also highlighted by the bespoke and chunkier carbon fiber diffuser.

The interior has not been left out and got the same special treatment. There is the ‘Pro’ steering wheel with carbon fiber trim spokes, adding as well M Performance badges, or carbon fiber treatment for the dashboard and centre console.

Under the hood, the M2 Competition M Performance Parts Launch remains pretty much stock. We are dealing here with the same engine found on the M3 or M4 – the famous S55 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder pot, now producing 302kW and 550 Nm of torque. With a rear-wheel drive setup and standard manual transmission, the M2 Competition allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. However, with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, the acceleration is reduced by 0.2 seconds.

You can take a look at the BMW M2 Competition M Performance Parts Launch in the media gallery below. Enjoy!

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BMW is strengthening its leading position in Australia in the SUV segment by launching some interesting updates for the 2019 X1 and X2 range, with full prices also to be announced. Some variants also come with cut down prices, while others are introduced with the same pricing tags as the previous generation.

Aussie magazine PerformanceDrive has recently released the full prices for the YM2019 of both models and you can find them below, with deliveries expected to begin starting next January.

2019 BMW X1 & X2 – Full Prices:

2019 BMW X1 sDrive18i: $45,900 (unchanged)
2019 BMW X1 sDrive18d: $49,900 (unchanged)
2019 BMW X1 sDrive20i: $50,900 (down $3700)
2019 BMW X1 xDrive25i: $60,900 (down $600)
2019 BMW X2 sDrive18i: $46,900 (down $3000)
2019 BMW X2 sDrive20i: $55,900 (unchanged)
2019 BMW X2 xDrive20d: $59,900 (unchanged.

About the arrival of the brand-new SUVs in Australia, Vikram Pawah, BMW Group Australia, also stated that:

“BMW recognises these segments as key in the Australian market. It is also an area that is constantly evolving in terms of technology, specification and customer preference. BMW prides itself on being at the forefront of such topics. With the additional specification now found across the X1 and X2 ranges, as well as sharper pricing on key models, we continue to provide compelling offers in this space.”

Starting with the 2019 BMW X1, the entire range comprises four variants, starting with the sDrive, and continuing with sDrive18d and sDrive20i. There is also the top of the line xDrive25i. Standard features for all include an 8.8-inch touch-screen display for infotainment system and available with iDrive Touch control on the centre console. It also adds Apple CarPlay as standard along with the Navigation Professional Plus infotainment package.

Under the hood, the 2019 BMW X1 range comes with four power configurations – 103 kW and 220 Nm of torque, 110kW and 330 Nm of torque, 141kw and 280 Nm of torque, and 170 kW and 350 Nm of torque, for the top of the line variant.

Moving to the 2019 BMW X2, the model is offered with three variants – the sDrive18i, sDrive20i and topper xDrive20d. Visual enhancements that separate it from the X1 refer to 19-inch alloy wheels which replace the previous 18-inch wheels, coming with an Y-spoke design and Orbit Grey finish.

Under the hood, the new X2 features the same engine as the X1, only with different power output in the top of the line xDrive20d, which is 140 kW and 400 Nm of torque.

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Australia is the latest market to receive the gorgeous new 2019 BMW M2 and M5, both models arriving locally with the Competition Package.

Each one comes with its own choices in terms of design and interior highlights. What is also interesting, according to Aussie magazine PerformanceDrive, the BMW M5 Competition is the most powerful M5 ever built.

Compared to the standard models, the Competition package brings forward more M goodies on the outside and inside, while under hood, the engine has received a power boost as well.

Already for sale in Australia, the 2019 BMW M2 Competition is available with an entry-level variant called the Pure ($99,900) and adds up the top of the line Competition ($104,900). As for the new M5 Competition, this one comes just in one version, and is priced at $229,900.

But what does each model bring fresh compared to the standard ones?

We`ll start with the 2019 BMW M2 Competition, which is offered with the Pure entry-level and top variant not-Pure one. It rather wears the same styling bits as the standard model, yet it features updated front and rear bumpers and new wheels.

On the other side, the non-Pure variant is even more tweaked with one-off 19-inch alloy wheels wrapping 245/35 and 265/35 Michelin Super Sport tires, along with black front grilles and window trimmings, updated suspension system, or 12-speaker Harman/Kardon high-performance sound system inside the cabin.

In the engine department, both variants of the M2 Competition come with same S55 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine borrowed from the M4, now developing 302 kW and 550 Nm of torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h 4.4 seconds if hooked to the standard six-speed manual, and 4.2 seconds with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Moving to the 2019 BMW M5 Competition, this is highlighted by the same black exterior accents, along with new suspension system which lowers the car`s ride height by 7 mm. There is also the new set of springs that are 10 percent stiffer, adding adaptive dampers which provide better stance and grip. The model also got the 20-inch forged alloy wheels, wrapped in 275/35 and 285/35, front and rear, respectively.

The BMW M5 Competition also comes as the most powerful M model ever built. The car features a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, with 460 kW and massive 750 Nm of torque, paired to an eight-speed automatic with switchable all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is also covered in a mind-blowing 3.3 seconds.

Source: PerformanceDrive.com

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Following the introduction of the mid-level X2 sDrive20i in Australia earlier this month, BMW customers have also received some pretty good news concerning the introduction of the entry-level sDrive18i and the top of the line xDrive20d in the country.

With the whole lineup in one place, we should also reveal the official prices – sDrive18i ($49,900), sDrive20i ($55,900) and xDrive20d ($59,900).

Famous Marc Werner, CEO of BMW Australia, has also welcomed both variants in the Land Down Under:

“We have already seen strong interest in the X2, both via initial media reviews as well as in the dealerships and on our website. Now we have taken the opportunity to fill out the range, offering a strong entry offering in the sDrive18i, as well as the xDrive20d, a turbo-diesel, all-wheel drive range topper.”

Performance wise, the entry-level sDrive18i features a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine with 103 kW and 220 Nm ot torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, thanks to an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

On the other hand, the xDrive20d is equipped with a higher 2.0-liter turbo diesel four-cylinder pot with 140 kW and 400 Nm of torque. The same sprint is done in 7.7 seconds. For this variant, the fuel consumption figure is given and stands at 5.1L/100 km/h on a combined cycle.

As for the wide range of options and equipment, Aussie magazine PerformanceDrive has also released the official details and are listed below.

BMW X2 sDrive18i

18-inch light alloy wheels
LED headlights with cornering lights
LED Fog Lights
High-beam Assist
Rain sensor
Automatic tailgate operation
Sensatec interior upholstery
Interior trim in Oxide Silver dark matte with Black high-gloss trim finishers
Sport leather steering wheel with multi-function buttons
Storage compartment package with 12V power sockets in rear centre console
Air conditioning
Park distance control, front and rear
Cruise control with braking function
Rear view camera
Parking Assistant
Driving Assistant, including speed limit info, lane departure warning and forward collision warning
Real-time Traffic Information
Foldable second-row seats with 40:20:40 split
Six-speaker stereo
DAB digital radio
Satellite navigation
5-inch colour touchscreen infotainment
Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

BMW X2 xDrive20d, same as sDrive20i launch variant and in addition to the sDrive18i:

M Sport X package (M Sport package is a no-cost option)
Seven-speed sports dual-clutch transmission (20i)
Eight-speed sports automatic transmission (20d)
19-inch M light alloy wheels
‘Hexagon’ Alcantara Anthracite cloth upholstery with yellow contrast stitching
Sports seats for driver and front passenger
BMW Individual Anthracite headliner
BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line
M Sport suspension
M leather steering wheel
Automatic air-conditioning
Interior lights package
Interior rear-view mirror with anti-dazzle function.

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If you live in the United States and love the all-new 2018 X2 and X3 from BMW, and yet don’t have enough money to buy the top notch variants, than you should take into account the cheaper variants the carmaker is throwing on the market.

The 2018 BMW X2 can be had in the cheaper variant, the sDrive28i, available from $36,400, as well as the sDrive30i from the new X3, costing no more than $41,000. Prices don’t include the $995 destination and handling fee.

If you opt for the 2018 BMW X2 sDrive28i, then you should know that the model is already available in pre-orders, while the X3 sDrive30i will arrive in a couple of months. So you still have time to put some money away for the latter model.

With $2,000 less than the top of the line X2 xDrive28i, the entry-level sDrive28i also comes with some important characteristics.

Visually, the 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i features LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels or power tailgate. Inside, the model gets the same plethora of high-tech gadgetries and standard equipment – 10-way power front sport seats with SensaTec upholstery, automatic climate control system, or seven-speaker audio system. The cabin is also tweaked with high-gloss black trim with pearl gloss chrome accents, while the steering wheel is wrapped in high-end leather.

In the engine department, the model is equipped with a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo flat-four engine with 228 horsepower and 349 Nm of torque, sent to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. This means an acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h in a good 6.6 seconds, at a top speed of 231 km/h.

Being the older sibling, it means that the X3 sDrive30i will get the same visual treatment and the same equipment inside the cabin. The only difference is the engine configuration. In this case, the 2.0-liter flat-four cylinder outputs 248 horsepower and 349 Nm of torque. The acceleration is 0.1 second better than the X2 sDrive28i.

For more details about the 2018 BMW X2 sDrive28i you can also check out the online configurator found on the carmaker`s official website. The X3`s official details will be posted in a couple of months.

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By far the most powerful M model that BMW has ever created, the all-new 2018 BMW M5 is set to arrive in the United States next spring, with prices to start from $102,600. At least this is what the German based carmaker has recently declared at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The 2017 L.A. Auto Show closes the year`s most appreciated car events with BMW getting its chance of releasing the base price of the upcoming M5 in the US.

Officially announced ahead the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2018 BMW M5 is the epiphany of good looks, technology at its best and impressive performance under the hood.

The new M5 follows the M`s division design language and comes enhanced with an extremely aggressive body style. It features more lightweight materials which make it faster and increase its performance figures.

We are dealing here with aluminum hood and carbon-fiber reinforced plastic roof, 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels finished in Orbit Grey, new front and rear bumpers, much wider air intakes, rear diffuser with quad tailpipes, flared wheel arches and much, much more.

The cabin is equipped with the latest technology, also underpinning the new 5-Series and the 7-Series – M head-up display, BMW`s latest digital instrument cluster, M Sports steering wheel, push-button for ignition, plenty of drive-mode buttons, as well as the highest levels of materials, like Extended Merino leather upholstery, carbon fiber trims and so on.

Performance wise, the new M5 is be state-of-the-art, with its exclusive 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, churning out a staggering 600 horsepower and 748 Nm of torque. This is a 40 horsepower and 71 Nm of torque increase compared with the previous model, allowing an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. With the optional M Driver`s Package, the M5`s top speed can be raised to 304 km/h. Stay tuned for more pricing details in the upcoming period!

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BMW Australia recently announced the arrival of the brand-new 2018 i3 LCI on the local market starting with January next year. Prices start from $68,700 and go up to almost $76,000.

Besides the standard variant i3, there are also other versions to consider, like the i3s ($69,900), i3 Range Extender ($74,700), as well as the top of the line i3s Range Extender ($75,900).

Compared with the last year`s i3, the new model stands out from the crowd with the “black belt” feature at the exterior extended over the A-pillars and roof. This provides a more exciting look. There are also the new LED technology with LED indicators and wider front and rears which create the impression of a much bigger i3.

The i3s versions are also enhanced with some new mechanical stuffs, like sports suspension with lower ride height, about 10 mm, adding as well new springs, sway bars and dampers. The rear`s track width has also been increased by 40 mm to provide better stability.

In the cabin, both the i3 and the i3s versions come with standard features and technology. However, the i3s adds the newest iDrive infotainment system with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay compatibility, Professional grade navigation or On-Street Parking Informational Search technology with real-time traffic.

In the engine department, the standard 2018 BMW i3 is powered by an electric motor and 34 Ah battery, with an overall of 125 kW and 250 Nm of torque. This translates in a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.

On the other hand, the 2018 i3s version comes with the same powertrain, but with higher output – 135 kW and 270 Nm of torque. That also makes faster as well – 6.9 seconds from a standstill to 100 km/h. The i3 Range Extender outputs the same power, yet adds a 340 km range.

You can find out more the model in the media gallery provided by BMW Australia! Enjoy and don’t forget to share your impressions with us!

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The ‘X’ range from BMW`s entire model fleet still keeps the headlines of every important auto magazines in the world, the German based carmaker announcing arrivals after arrivals of new models on all markets.

With the all-new and luxurious X7 already to be introduced some time ago, or the X4 and X4 completing the final tests just before their introduction at the beginning of 2018, BMW is also busy launching the all-new 2018 X3 worldwide.

After the official introduction of the new X3 in the Land Down Under, with prices to start from $68,900 – X3 xDrive20d ($68,900), X3 xDrive30i ($75,900) and the top of the line X3 xDrive30d ($83,900) – the model is now making its debut in the United States.

With the online configuration already available on the US market, the 2018 BMW X3 can be had for at least $43,445, once arriving there at the end of the year or beginning of 2018. This would be the entry-level price of the X3 xDrive30i. Power from the xDrive30i comes from a 2.0-liter turbo flat-four engine with 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is also done in 6.0 seconds.

Equipped with the xLine, Luxury Design or M Sport Design, the 2018 BMW X3 can also become a $50,000 worth of upgrades, like new wheels, updated front and rear spoilers and a couple of more inside the cabin.

Moving to the second model available in the United States, the X3 M40i, this one comes with a price tag of $55,295 and standard features. However, in case you want it enhanced with additional packages, then you will have to empty your pockets for at least $70,000.

In the engine department, the top of the line X3 M40i features an upgraded 3.0-liter B58 turbocharged I6 mill, rather the same one found on the M240i. The M40i`s power stands at 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, being sent to the wheels via a high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission; this also allows for a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in an impressive 4.6 seconds.

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BMW Australia announced yesterday the introduction of the gorgeous 2018 BMW 6-Series GT (Gran Turismo), an exceptionally fun-to-drive car with impressive high-performance capabilities.

Australian customers will be able to choose between two variants: the 630i GT, available at $123,500, as well as the top of the line 640i xDrive GT, which comes with a higher $148,900 price tag.

As we can depict from the media gallery below, the all-new 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo comes with a bigger body style; after all, we are looking here at the official replacement of the 5-Series GT; and it is supposed to be bigger and wider, just like any other new model within the carmaker`s lineup.

Speaking of sizes, the new 2018 6-Series GT is now 87mm longer and 20mm lower, providing the model with better grip and stability. The space boot is also increased to 610 liters, with the rear seats folded down.

Inside, the cabin welcomes you with the same luxurious feel BMW has to offer at this point, like leather upholstery and contrast stitching.

Technologically, the brand-new 6-Series Gran Turismo is state of the art, being equipped with the same high-tech suite as its European counterparts.

We are dealing here with the newest iDrive6 media interface with 10.25-inch touchscreen, along with 12.3-inch digital display for the instrument cluster, 16-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, dual-climate zone climate control and so on.

Those looking for the M Sport Package, will be able to have the new 6-Series GT equipped with M goodies, like 19-inch M alloy wheels, M Sport braking system or active rear spoiler.

In the engine department, the 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo comes with a 2.0-liter turbo flat-four petrol burner in the 630i GT standard version, developing 190 kW and 400 Nm of torque. This makes it quite fast from 0 to 100 km/h – 6.3 seconds.

The topper 640i xDrive GT features a higher 3.0-liter turbo inline six-cylinder mill, with 250 kW and 450 Nm of torque. The same sprint is done in 6.3 seconds.

As for fuel consumption, both models burn less than the previous 5-Series GT, with 7.2L/100 km and 8.5L/100 km, respectively. You can admire the gorgeous and luxurious 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo in the media gallery below!

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After announced in Europe and in the United States, the all-new 2018 BMW X3 has finally reached the Land Down Under, with prices to start at $68,900.

There are three versions available in Australia, with prices already announced – X3 xDrive20d ($68,900), X3 xDrive30i ($75,900) and the top of the line X3 xDrive30d ($83,900).

At the exterior, the model keeps the company`s new design language also underpinning the new X1 and X5, adding as well some new elements created by Australian Calvin Luk. Other new features also refer to 19-inch alloy wheels and high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive.

The interior retains the same details as the European sibling, meaning new 10.2-inch touchscreen media interface with gesture control, adding as well 12.3-inch digital instruments cluster, wide head-up display, and high-end materials all around the cabin. The space is also set at 550L and can be expanded to an overall of 1,600L with the rear seats folded down.

In Australia, the 2018 BMW X3 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel with 140 kW and 400 Nm of torque, in the xDrive20d, coming with an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds. The fuel consumption is also set at an average of 5.7L/100 km.

Next in kin, the 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo petrol burner, developing 185 kW and 350 Nm of torque, and reaching 100 km/h in a good 6.3 seconds. The top of the line xDrive30d features the same engine, but develops 195 kW and 620 Nm of torque. That means just 5.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, and an average fuel-consumption of 6.0L/100 km.

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