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Limited Edition BMW 'M3 CS Handschalter'

BMW-ALPINA wrote

BMWs new model naming is just confusing, especially with the EV M-models that seems to ditch the i-branding completely.

They should do something like this:
M350i = gas
M350ie = gas PHEV
M350d = diesel
M350de = diesel PHEV
M350e = electric
M350h = hydrogen

Yeah, BMW’s new naming strategy really feels all over the place. Dropping the “i” for electric M models just makes things even more confusing.

buttom3 wrote

BMW-ALPINA wrote

BMWs new model naming is just confusing, especially with the EV M-models that seems to ditch the i-branding completely.

They should do something like this:
M350i = gas
M350ie = gas PHEV
M350d = diesel
M350de = diesel PHEV
M350e = electric
M350h = hydrogen

Yeah, BMW’s new naming strategy really feels all over the place. Dropping the “i” for electric M models just makes things even more confusing.

There never was a "real" electric M so they are not dropping anything, they just decide how to name things going forward. And I believe we have not yet heard the final official names of the upcoming ICE and BEV M3 anyway, so they can still change their minds.

Does anyone have reliable info that G45 will get the 50e (PHEV) at launch?

Yobyot wrote

Does anyone have reliable info that G45 will get the 50e (PHEV) at launch?

Launch of what? The G45 X3 has already launched. Are you talking about this:

01/27: adds a hybrid model (non-US only).

Assuming with 50e you mean a B58 derived drivetrain, I'd say probably not and the above is likely going to be the same what the G60 will get (330e, i.e. B48).

Any idea when ventilated seats will be available on the NA5 iX3?

tank11 wrote

Any idea when ventilated seats will be available on the NA5 iX3?

Has someone said they'll be available at any point?

M2 M xDrive Embargo ends today @ 6PM ET / 5PM CT / 3PM PT

• Base MSRP is $73,600 / d&h $1,350 / Total: $74,950
• 0-60 mph in 3.6s, 0-60 with 1-foot rollout 3.3s
• Curb weight: 3,988 lbs (+121 lbs over base M2 with AT)

Game wrote

tank11 wrote

Any idea when ventilated seats will be available on the NA5 iX3?

Has someone said they'll be available at any point?

Yes, it's been reported by Thomas from Autogefühl (in his numerous iX3 videos), as well as by BMWblog in an interview with the iX3 Product Manager.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/12/06/new-bmw-ix3-ventilated-front-seats-confirmed/

Tag wrote

M2 M xDrive Embargo ends today @ 6PM ET / 5PM CT / 3PM PT


Base MSRP is $73,600 / d&h $1,350 / Total: $74,950
0-60 mph in 3.6s, 0-60 with 1-foot rollout 3.3s
Curb weight: 3,988 lbs (+121 lbs over base M2 with AT)

Does that make it heavier than an M4?

M2 g87 disappeared. Could you please reinstate this?

damogan wrote

M2 g87 disappeared. Could you please reinstate this?

With xDrive variant finally revealed, there are no further updates. As such G87 moved to “EOP” section.

bimmerbenz65 wrote

With xDrive variant finally revealed, there are no further updates. As such G87 moved to “EOP” section.

is there no more special model of the G87? Like a CSL/GTS?

Heinzel wrote

is there no more special model of the G87? Like a CSL/GTS?

Lots of people predicting a M2 CS Handschalter, since a CSL seems to be ruled out.

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/magazine-article-pool/bmw-m3-cs-handschalter-and-m-models-with-manual-transmission.html

amerin wrote

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/magazine-article-pool/bmw-m3-cs-handschalter-and-m-models-with-manual-transmission.html

The M3 CS Handschalter has been recently announced, the previous poster was discussing rumours of a possible M2 CS Handschalter before its production run ends.

mbanck wrote

The M3 CS Handschalter has been recently announced, the previous poster was discussing rumours of a possible M2 CS Handschalter before its production run ends.

Right, M2, scroll down and find: https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/magazine-article-pool/bmw-m2-turbo-design-edition.html.html
The end.

World Premiere: BMW M Concept Neue Klasse M3 EV Sedan (ZA0)

Any information on the i3 Touring loading capacity?

For Sedan
i3: 450L
G20 330i xdrive: (480L), -30L
G20 330e xdrive (375L), +75L

For Touring
i3: ???
330i xdrive: 500L
330e xdrive: 410L

The G87 section in the first post disappeared the other day and hasn't returned yet. Is there a reason it was removed, or was it just an accidental deletion?

PeterWT wrote

The G87 section in the first post disappeared the other day and hasn't returned yet. Is there a reason it was removed, or was it just an accidental deletion?

What should be there?

Seems like in Bmw there is no plan to reintroduce xDrive & manual transmission combo anytime soon