BMW summer retrofits are here. The Munich brand presents novelties for its models for the second half of the year. A common strategy in Bavarians that, without reaching the level of a facelift, offers improvements and new possibilities to customers. New versions, equipment and colors come to all models.
The so-called Model Years are retrofits that brands apply to their models to keep them more attractive, especially as far as equipment is concerned. Aesthetically, the changes that can be applied are minimal, being more interesting the arrival of new versions, colors, upholstery or elements that increase its appeal.
BMW It is very common in these borders, with two annual retrofits, one in each half of the year, so the Bavarian firm has already made known some of the what’s new for 2022, and what we tell you. Following the order of the range, the Series 1 has a new option, which allows you to vary the angle of the rear seat backrests until they are completely vertical, so increases the luggage compartment volume by 40 liters, up to 420 liters. This option also adds a net for the right side and hold objects.
The novelties of BMW reach almost all its models
The compact also features two new metallic body colors, ‘Snapper Rocks Blue’ and ‘Phytonic Blue’. In the 2 Series Gran CoupéThe only novelty is the new “Skyscraper Gray” metallic paint. In the range of Series 3, including also the Series 3 TouringThe only novelty is a new perforated Sensatec upholstery available in four colors.
The range of 4 Series Coupé it also brings news. The first adds two new 2.0-liter Twin Power Turbo four-cylinder versions: the 430i xDrive petrol with a maximum power of 245 hp and the 420i xDrive diesel with 184 hp. Both have 8-speed automatic transmission. In the 4 Series ConvertibleThe big news is the 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel in the 430d, an engine featuring 48-Volt MHEV technology. The two also expand the color palette with two BMW Individual additions, the metallics ‘Aventurin Red’ and ‘Brooklyn Gray’, although they are only eligible with the optional M Sport package.
When it comes to comfort, the BMW X7 It is the only model in the offer that includes, as standard, a new four-zone automatic climate control, an option for Series 5, Series 6 Gran Turismo, Series 7, Series 8, X5 Y X6, including a nanoparticle filter that improves the quality of the filtered air. Passengers aboard the Series 6 Gran Turismo they can also travel more comfortably with the new M power seats, with integrated head restraints and a new side shape that supports the body more.
In the X6In addition to the previous option, it presents an exterior novelty that brings elegance and sportiness to the SUV: a two-color paint, an attractive metallic “Piemont Red” with the roof in anthracite gray. For all models, from Series 3 From now on, including Ms and SUVs, the lane departure warning now has an improved function: the system emits a small vibration on the steering wheel at speeds above 70 km / h when the oncoming lane is crossed.
The Bavarians also offer novelties in the plug-in hybrids. Those of Series 3, Series 5, Series 7 and X5 now feature a new emblem on the rear, with the inscription «electrified by i», with the edges of the letters in blue. In addition, sportiness also comes from the hand of new 19-inch alloy wheels with five different designs. And in the case of these versions of the X5, the new set of Pirelli P ZERO tires are 22-inch ecological tires.
