Last fall, the Paris Motor Show witnessed the debut of the BMW Concept X2. Now the vehicle has arrived in America, appearing at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. The sporty, distinctive and tough Concept X2 evokes vibrant energy even while sitting still.
It was recently announced that BMW Manufacturing attained a new largest annual production record in 2016, producing a total of 411,171 X model vehicles. This record ensures that the plant, which is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will continue as the BMW Group global production network’s largest plant by volume. Also of note is the fact that the plant exported 287,700 vehicles, or 70 percent of its production, last year.
Here at BMW of Des Moines, we know a thing or two about celebrating the holidays. There’s no better place to celebrate the winter season and all that implies than home, whether you consider home to be a fixed destination or a group of your closest family and friends. That’s why we want to introduce the 2016 BMW X5 with you today. Sometimes the best memories can be made on the road, and the new BMW X5 is an excellent companion for all of your Des Moines adventures.
Des Moines BMW enthusiasts, get ready to spark your creativity in a new BMW iPerformance vehicle from BMW of Des Moines!
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The BMW brand introduced a lineup of BMW iPerformance vehicles that offer impressive MPGe, helping you get where you need to travel with style, confidence, and maximum efficiency.
When people talk to us about electric vehicles (EVs), one common worry we hear focuses on range, and the worry that folks won’t have enough juice in the battery to make it from charge to charge. Well, with the 2017 BMW i3, you can put this range anxiety to rest. The 2017 i3 sees its range improved by a whopping 50% over the 2016 model year, and that translates into peace of mind for Des Moines, IA drivers who want to “go green” with their next new BMW purchase.
The 2016 M2 -- BMW's all-new sports coupe -- is a sneaky little devil. While its pocket-sized proportions seem to suggest one thing, its remarkable road manner says something very different:
Namely, that the M2 isn't messing around. Underestimate this diminutive dynamo and it'll leave you in the dust.
AutoGuide.com Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad recently learned this firsthand. Thankfully for his sake, though, he was the one creating the dust -- not the one eating it. Take a look:
Equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, the M2 turns out a tremendous ...
With so many options in the saturated crossover SUV market, it can sometimes feel like it’s more difficult than it should be to find that perfect balance of luxury, comfort, performance, and utility—that is, until you spend a little quality time with the 2016 BMW X1. It offers best-in-class performance and cargo space, making it the king of balance. It doesn’t matter how many options there are in the crossover SUV segment—there’s only one perfect fit for you.
We here at BMW of Des Moines have to hand it to our beloved Bavarian brand: it served up a straight-up stunner of an SUV with its completely redesigned subcompact offering, the 2016 X1.
Wondering what it is that makes this one so very special? Well, if so, pair up with Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio. His assessment of the X1 is as follows:
Boasting an incredible array of terrific, tech-centric amenities, it's clear that this SUV is one smart cookie.
Such features include the iDrive infotainment interface (complemented by a touchpad controller), a 6.5-inch…
Why choose between a sporty vehicle and a luxury SUV when you can have it all? The 2016 BMW X5 is the sports-activity vehicle that offers the best of both worlds with the combination of its remarkable design, wide variety of powertrain options and sophisticated amenities.
As the first Sports Activity Vehicle® in BMW history, and the largest X model, the X5 is the ultimate in luxury, power and space. It seats up to seven and is…
The combination of turbocharged performance with extraordinary efficiency is what makes the all-new 2016 BMW i8 an exhilarating driving experience and the epitome of innovation.
