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BMW UKL Platform
The UKL platform (''Untere Klasse'', "lower class" in German) is a modular automobile platform developed by German car manufacturer BMW. It is a modular architecture to suit a range of front-wheel-drive and all-wheel drive models. The first production vehicle to use the UKL platform was the 2014 Mini Hatch. The objective of the front-wheel-drive UKL platform is to offer smaller models with a large interior space, with enough room for passengers in the rear seats and large cargo space. These objectives are only possible to achieve by mounting transverse three or four-cylinder engines. At the time of release, BMW announced that any model under in length and smaller than a 3 Series will make use of the UKL platform. According to Ian Robertson, BMW sales and marketing chief, "One of the big advantages of UKL is that we are able to launch a lot of products almost simultaneously because we are doing the engineering at once." The UKL platform was developed into the UKL1 and UKL2 pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
BMW Group
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, trading as BMW Group (commonly abbreviated to BMW (), sometimes anglicised as Bavarian Motor Works), is a German multinational manufacturer of vehicles and motorcycles headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The company was founded in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, which it produced from 1917 to 1918 and again from 1933 to 1945, creating engines for aircraft that were used in the World War II, Second World War. The company's automobiles are marketed under the BMW, Mini (marque), Mini and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Rolls-Royce brands, and motorcycles are marketed under the BMW Motorrad brand. In 2023, BMW was the world's List of manufacturers by motor vehicle production, ninth-largest producer of motor vehicles, and the 6th largest by revenue, with 2,555,341 vehicles produced in that year alone. In 2023, the company was ranked 46th in the Forbes Global 2000, ''Forbes'' Global 2000. The company has significant motor-sport history, especia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/U06 model code) is a two-row Luxury vehicle#Premium subcompact, subcompact executive Minivan, MPV produced by BMW AG since August 2014. The closely related BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46 model code) is a longer three-row version which began production in 2015 and discontinued in 2021, now sold exclusively as a hatchback. Marketed as part of the BMW 2 Series, 2 Series range, the F45/F46 are based on the front-wheel-drive BMW UKL2 platform, UKL2 platform. The design is based on the BMW Concept Active Tourer, and is mechanically related to the Mini Countryman, also built by BMW. The F45/F46 a vehicles sold under the BMW marque, designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Sales commenced in November 2014. An all-wheel-drive BMW xDrive, xDrive system is offered as an option. Pre-production concepts BMW Concept Active Tourer (2012) BMW Active Tourer is a plug in hybrid concept vehicle with 1.5 litre turbo three cylinder petrol engin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Zinoro 60H
The Zinoro 60H is a plug-in hybrid compact crossover SUV produced by BMW Brilliance under the Chinese automobile brand Zinoro. It launched in the Chinese market in March 2017. Overview At the Auto Shanghai in April 2015, Zinoro presented for the first time with the 'Concept Next', a preview of the successor to the first-generation BMW X1 electric-powered Zinoro 1E. File:Zinoro Concept Next 01 -- Auto Shanghai -- 2015-04-22.jpg, Zinoro Concept Next File:Zinoro 60H on display rear view (cropped).jpg, Rear quarter view The production vehicle was presented in August 2016. The 60H is based on the second-generation exclusive version of the BMW X1 and is powered by the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Plug-in hybrid A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or simply plug-in hybrid is a type of hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that can be directly replenished via a charging cable plugged into an external electric power so .... In the Chinese market ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mini Clubman (2007)
The Mini Clubman is a Luxury vehicle#Premium compact, subcompact executive car engineered and manufactured by German automaker BMW and sold under the Mini (marque), Mini marque. The first-generation Clubman was introduced in 2007, as a variant of the Mini Hatch (Hardtop in the US). A commercial version called Clubvan was added to the range in 2012. The current second-generation model has been in production since 2015 and available with Front-wheel drive, front- and all-wheel drive. History The use of the name "Clubman" is a departure from Mini tradition. "Clubman" was originally the name given to the Mini#Mini Clubman and 1275 GT: 1969–1980, 1970s facelift of the classic Mini, which mostly resulted in a squared-off front end, whereas the classic Mini Station wagon, estates had traditionally been named Mini#Morris Mini Traveller and Austin Mini Countryman (1960–69), "Traveller" or "Countryman". However, BMW did not initially purchase the rights to use those names, and so de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mini Countryman (U25)
The Mini Countryman, also called Mini Crossover in Japan until 2024, is a subcompact crossover SUV, the first vehicle of this type to be launched by BMW under the Mini (marque), Mini marque. It was launched in 2010 and received a Facelift (automotive), facelift in 2014. The second generation vehicle was released in 2017 and received a facelift in 2020. The third generation of the Countryman was released in 2023. __TOC__ Pre-production concepts The Mini Crossover Concept previewed the design of the Countryman. It has four doors (2 right swing open, 1 left swing open, 1 left lift/sliding) and four single seats. It was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The 2010 Mini Beachcomber Concept was based on the Crossover Concept and the Mini Countryman, with no doors and no conventional roof. It included ALL4 all-wheel drive and offroad wheels. It was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show#2010, 2010 North American International Auto Show. First generation (R60; 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mini Countryman
The Mini Countryman, also called Mini Crossover in Japan until 2024, is a subcompact crossover SUV, the first vehicle of this type to be launched by BMW under the Mini marque. It was launched in 2010 and received a facelift in 2014. The second generation vehicle was released in 2017 and received a facelift in 2020. The third generation of the Countryman was released in 2023. __TOC__ Pre-production concepts The Mini Crossover Concept previewed the design of the Countryman. It has four doors (2 right swing open, 1 left swing open, 1 left lift/sliding) and four single seats. It was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The 2010 Mini Beachcomber Concept was based on the Crossover Concept and the Mini Countryman, with no doors and no conventional roof. It included ALL4 all-wheel drive and offroad wheels. It was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. First generation (R60; 2010) The design of Mini's first five-door crossover echoed that of the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
BMW X2
The BMW X2 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV produced by BMW since 2017. It is marketed as a sports activity coupé (SAC), it is considered a sportier and less practical alternative to the X1, as is the case with other even-numbered X models with its respective counterparts. __TOC__ First generation (F39; 2017) The X2 was first previewed as the BMW Concept X2 at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, with a production version unveiled on 25 October 2017, with sales commenced in March 2018. The X2 F39 is based on the same front-wheel drive UKL2 architecture as the X1 and MINI Countryman, and features the same wheelbase length. The X2 is assembled in Regensburg, Germany and is produced alongside the X1. Being a part of BMW X family, the vehicle is also available with ''xDrive'' all-wheel drive on higher end models. Both the sDrive28i and xDrive28i models are available in North American markets. A plug-in hybrid variant, called the xDrive 25e, was unveiled in January 2020. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
BMW X1 (U11)
The third generation of the BMW X1 consists of the U11 (short wheelbase) and the U12 (long wheelbase) subcompact luxury crossover SUVs. Continuing in the way of the previous generation, this model is based on the modular UKL2 platform, which categorises compact, front-wheel drive based vehicles such as the 2 Series Active Tourer multi-purpose vehicle and the Mini Countryman crossover SUV. The U11 offers a range of petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric models. Specific petrol and diesel models utilize a mild hybrid powertrain. Undifferentiated from the previous generation, front-wheel drive models are marketed ''sDrive'', whereas all-wheel drive models are marketed as ''xDrive''. The vehicle measures , which is longer than its predecessor. Long wheelbase models are marketed exclusively in the Chinese market, and is currently , which is longer than the previous LWB model. Overview The third-generation X1 was revealed on 1 June 2022, and launched in October 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/U06 model code) is a two-row subcompact executive MPV produced by BMW AG since August 2014. The closely related BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46 model code) is a longer three-row version which began production in 2015 and discontinued in 2021, now sold exclusively as a hatchback. Marketed as part of the 2 Series range, the F45/F46 are based on the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform. The design is based on the BMW Concept Active Tourer, and is mechanically related to the Mini Countryman, also built by BMW. The F45/F46 a vehicles sold under the BMW marque, designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Sales commenced in November 2014. An all-wheel-drive xDrive system is offered as an option. Pre-production concepts BMW Concept Active Tourer (2012) BMW Active Tourer is a plug in hybrid concept vehicle with 1.5 litre turbo three cylinder petrol engine derived from BMW six cylinder engines and a synchronous electric motor, lithium-io ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (F74)
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is a subcompact executive sedan produced by BMW since 2020. For most markets, the 2 Series Gran Coupé is the smallest four-door sedan offered by BMW, except in China and Mexico where the F52 1 Series sedan was offered until it was discontinued in 2023. __TOC__ First generation (F44; 2020) The first generation of the 2 Series Gran Coupé was revealed on 16 October 2019, and officially premiered at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show in November, and was launched in worldwide markets in March 2020. The 2 Series uses the front-wheel drive-based UKL2 architecture and uses a multi-link rear suspension system. As the result, despite its similar name, it is mechanically unrelated to the F22 2 Series coupé and convertible. Compared to the F22 2 Series, the F44 has more knee room, more headroom, and a larger boot capacity at . It shares the same front hood, fender panel, dashboard and suspension as the F40 1 Series. All petrol and diesel engin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
