[NGT2]

Fingers crossed they will remove the tacky “5” from the rear window/door trim and the terrible black plastic side skirts.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Fingers crossed they will remove the tacky “5” from the rear window/door trim and the terrible black plastic side skirts.

This kind of thing only happens at LCI.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

This kind of thing only happens at LCI.

I figured. But they did remove the chrome door handle strip from the G30 after 2018, well before the LCI. So I thought maybe at least the plastic “5” might have a chance to get lost. But I hear you and good point. Thanks for the updates.

[sward]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Doesn't seem to be much. I'm expecting (with less than 100% confidence though) some improvements but no radical changes. Power output will remain the same, packaging will remain the same, it should just be something in the electrical system. I believe the best way to look at this refresh is like a TÜ for the engine of a traditional car where sometimes only the mechanics working under the hood could see a difference. In this case, from the consumer standpoint, I won't be surprised some extra mileage to be the only noticeable thing.

Could it be support for V2L and V2G?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by sward

Could it be support for V2L and V2G?

Highly unlikely.

[JacBres]

Still no information about the G20 LCI 2? In the beginning of April my dealer told me that probably mid April we will know everything about the G20 facelift.

[ramparts]

Originally Posted by JacBres

Still no information about the G20 LCI 2? In the beginning of April my dealer told me that probably mid April we will know everything about the G20 facelift.

It’s a early may is it not

[phpftw]

I’m looking at buying the M340i but I’m in Australia and our dealers know nothing about the changes coming. Does anyone know how long after the interior changes would normally roll into Australia?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by JacBres

Still no information about the G20 LCI 2? In the beginning of April my dealer told me that probably mid April we will know everything about the G20 facelift.

What do you mean no information? It's all there in the top post.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by phpftw

I’m looking at buying the M340i but I’m in Australia and our dealers know nothing about the changes coming. Does anyone know how long after the interior changes would normally roll into Australia?

This is probably the wrong place to ask a question that can only be answered by the people who understand Australian vehicle logistics. Is there a local forum?

[ynguldyn]

X3 40d xDrive will still be offered in the G45 body. It will be more like the current 30d but with a power bump to 280hp.

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

This is probably the wrong place to ask a question that can only be answered by the people who understand Australian vehicle logistics. Is there a local forum?

expect arrival by end of year if LCI production starts July - there are significant logistics and shipping time to australia.

[-EndOfAnEra-]

ynguldyn ,

Thanks very much for the updates!

Regarding i4 M60 / i4 LCI in general, do we know yet if BMW will converting the charge port from CCS to NACS in this generation? Or will the first NACS native cars be Neue Klasse?

[ruffrider683]

ynguldyn any idea as to when the Mexico plant will get the ability to take individual colors for cars such as the M2 and 3 series for the US market? Thanks

[Wozich]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

X3 40d xDrive will still be offered in the G45 body. It will be more like the current 30d but with a power bump to 280hp.

Forgive me, but doesn’t the current G01 X3 30d already have 286hp? So the 40d will have less hp than the current 30d?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Wozich

Forgive me, but doesn’t the current G01 X3 30d already have 286hp? So the 40d will have less hp than the current 30d?

Two things going on here: I made a mistake checking the specs of the current model, and your number is PS, not hp.

So, what actually is happening is the new 40d will have the same power output as the current 30d. But then mild hybrid blah blah, and you get the new badge.

Thank you for catching this.

[Wozich]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Two things going on here: I made a mistake checking the specs of the current model, and your number is PS, not hp.

So, what actually is happening is the new 40d will have the same power output as the current 30d. But then mild hybrid blah blah, and you get the new badge.

Thank you for catching this.

The current 30d in the G01 X3 already has a mild hybrid setup and what’s less known from the current 30d is that it has 2 turbos. Some sources say it’s a detuned M40d from the pre LCI G01 X3.

Maybe they will detune it even more and compensate with a more powerful hybrid setup… or just slap a different badge on it and call it a day.

I think it’s smart they will still offer the 6 cyl diesels in the EU market.

Thanks for the constant flow of interesting news.

[neil_79]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

What do you mean no information? It's all there in the top post.

Is there any chance LCI 2 for the G81 M3 Touring will introduce the panoramic roof?

Thank you!

[gigjam]

ynguldyn Do we have final numbers on g80 M3 CS production yet? or has their production been extended? thanks!

[Jonas02]

The iX3 (G08) for Europe is produced in China and except for the “engine” identical to the X3 (G01) looking at the interior. When in 2021, only half a year after the launch of the iX3, the X3 got a LCI, this was also the case for the iX3.

With the launch of G45 in 8-24 in Spartanburg and the plug-in hybrid G45 in South-Africa (also 8-24?), I’m curious if the iX3 will also get an interior update in line with the regular X3?

The current iX3 G08 is falling behind when it comes to range and charging speeds and besides the interior could really use an update from the DC 150KW to >200KW seen in the i4/i5/iX. Also the AC charging speed with 11KW could be improved to 22KW. Then the range of 465km WLTP could also really be improved, at least the better cw of the new G45 could help. Is there anything you can find on a possible update?
Or will the current iX3 from China continue exactly as is till mid 2025 when the Neue Klasse iX3 NA5 is launched in Hungary?

Last question: I know it’s not relevant for the US, but the X3 G45 plug-in hybrid will be produced in South-Africa and also receive an update from the current plug-in hybrid. Any details on new battery capacity? Charging speed? Will it only have AC charging or like a lot of VW Group cars get DC charging as well on the PHEV?

[DDS2015]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Two things going on here: I made a mistake checking the specs of the current model, and your number is PS, not hp.

So, what actually is happening is the new 40d will have the same power output as the current 30d. But then mild hybrid blah blah, and you get the new badge.

Thank you for catching this.

Are there any other plans for the Z4? EI, I don’t want to buy the manual car tomorrow if in a year they’re coming out with a full blown M variant (adding to an M4 so the differences in luxury and seating are very noticeable). If this is the last hurrah of Z4, I buy the san remo that I was given first right to refusal on.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by DDS2015

Are there any other plans for the Z4? EI, I don’t want to buy the manual car tomorrow if in a year they’re coming out with a full blown M variant (adding to an M4 so the differences in luxury and seating are very noticeable). If this is the last hurrah of Z4, I buy the san remo that I was given first right to refusal on.

Buy it.