These BMW models should get the 48V electrical system in 2020

ynguldyn · 09-17-2019, 06:09 PM

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From most recent update in the future models info thread:

These models should get the 48V electrical system in 2020:

G20/G21: 316d, 318d, 320d, M340xd
G01/G02: X3/X4 xDrive20d, xDrive30d, M40d
G05/G06: X5/X6 xDrive30d, sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive40d
G07 X7: xDrive40d
G11/G12: 730d, 740d (including xDrives)
G30 LCI: 518d, 520d, 523d, 530d, 540d, 520i, 530i, 540i (including xDrives)
G32: 620d, 630d, 640d, 630i, 640i (including xDrives)
G14/G15/G16: 840xd
G22/G23: 4 Series - 420d, M440i (including xDrives)

* Explanation of 48V mild hybrid benefits: https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1654266

Drj161 · 10-04-2019, 12:38 PM

Wonder why the M440i and not the M340i too?

Love_Hounds · 10-04-2019, 12:49 PM

Is the 6 series still available in other countries besides the USA, or is it coming back in 2020?

am3r1ka · 10-04-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Love_Hounds

Is the 6 series still available in other countries besides the USA, or is it coming back in 2020?

It's available in other countries. LCI model for the 2020 year. Don't believe it's coming back to the US.

clee1982 · 10-04-2019, 12:57 PM

that's 6GT though, I have only seen one 6GT on the road in all these years I have to say

MarkDemma · 10-04-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Drj161

Wonder why the M440i and not the M340i too?

Because an extra large grill is needed.

teaston · 10-04-2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Drj161

Wonder why the M440i and not the M340i too?

I guess because it hasn't been released yet so they may as well add it, but no need to rush it into the already released, low volume M340i.

JustChris · 10-04-2019, 01:24 PM

How long till the G20 M40D and will that be a UK model?

stein_325i · 10-04-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Drj161

Wonder why the M440i and not the M340i too?

I guess because it hasn't been released yet so they may as well add it, but no need to rush it into the already released, low volume M340i.

They'll probably bring it over for LCI

teaston · 10-04-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Drj161

Wonder why the M440i and not the M340i too?

I guess because it hasn't been released yet so they may as well add it, but no need to rush it into the already released, low volume M340i.

They'll probably bring it over for LCI

Definitely by LCI at the latest.

LemonOne · 10-04-2019, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

It's available in other countries. LCI model for the 2020 year. Don't believe it's coming back to the US.

It's very interesting for BMW not to bring the LCI model when the model (current one) was officially launched in the US market.

BimmerMat135 · 10-04-2019, 02:12 PM

I want that G21 M340xd would be such a good do it all car.

am3r1ka · 10-04-2019, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonOne

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

It's available in other countries. LCI model for the 2020 year. Don't believe it's coming back to the US.

It's very interesting for BMW not to bring the LCI model when the model (current one) was officially launched in the US market.

Highly doubt it sold well here. In person I've probably only seen 2. The GT sits in an odd place amongst the competitors in the US.

Pauleebe · 10-04-2019, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Definitely by LCI at the latest.

I think there is a mechanical reason why the diesels needed it sooner (speaking to the G20 chassis only), but agreed by the LCI hopefully all G20 models receive this.

IK6SPEED · 10-04-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

From most recent update in the future models info thread:

These models should get the 48V electrical system in 2020:

G20/G21: 316d, 318d, 320d, M340xd
G01/G02: X3/X4 xDrive20d, xDrive30d, M40d
G05/G06: X5/X6 xDrive30d, sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive40d
G07 X7: xDrive40d
G11/G12: 730d, 740d (including xDrives)
G30 LCI: 518d, 520d, 523d, 530d, 540d, 520i, 530i, 540i (including xDrives)
G32: 620d, 630d, 640d, 630i, 640i (including xDrives)
G14/G15/G16: 840xd
G22/G23: 4 Series - 420d, M440i (including xDrives)

* Explanation of 48V mild hybrid benefits: https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1654266

So only diesels M340xd? Petrol on M440i and M440x?

Or am I reading this incorrectly?

Also, any specs on the M340 and M440 versions (as the F30 ActiveHybrid 3 had faster 0-60 specs with the electric motor than the F30 335i)?

clee1982 · 10-04-2019, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Highly doubt it sold well here. In person I've probably only seen 2. The GT sits in an odd place amongst the competitors in the US.

yup, it's a bit like between Sedan and Wagon

bimmer456 · 10-04-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by clee1982

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Highly doubt it sold well here. In person I've probably only seen 2. The GT sits in an odd place amongst the competitors in the US.

yup, it's a bit like between Sedan and Wagon

I don't mind not having the GT

am3r1ka · 10-04-2019, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by clee1982

Quote:

Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Highly doubt it sold well here. In person I've probably only seen 2. The GT sits in an odd place amongst the competitors in the US.

yup, it's a bit like between Sedan and Wagon

It's like it was targeted at the A7 but it couldn't get the sleekness done right. Albeit you'll probably have more head room in the 6 compared to the A7 so I guess that's a plus

rccoleman · 10-04-2019, 03:56 PM

With the G8x models being 2021 or later, should we expect 48v to come there, too? There's some added weight, but I think you can save weight in the wiring and you can also improve engine power (as described in the link).

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 10-04-2019, 06:16 PM

This is attractive to me because my car is my office, so I idle (for heating or cooling) much much more than the average vehicle owner. This system seemingly would allow me to heat or cool the car without idling the engine all the time.

The question I have is what sacrifice in storage/utility do I need to make to accommodate this system? Where is the 48v battery going? What storage space is going to be used to hold this battery? Storage space is very, very important to me.

raysspl · 10-04-2019, 06:29 PM

Should or will? Guessing will?

georgere · 10-04-2019, 10:29 PM

Will this feature be standard on all listed models or will it be some optional hybrid package/model?

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