BMW Korea to launch three online-only editions in July

BMW Korea will launch three online limited editions for July via the BMW Shop Online on 9 July at 3pm. This month, the X2 M35i xDrive First Edition, X5 xDrive50e M Sport Pro Special Edition and iX3 M Sport Special Edition, which emphasise powerful performance and sporty exteriors, will be available for sale through BMW Korea's online sales channel, BMW Shop Online.

The BMW X2 M35i xDrive First Edition is a limited edition model to celebrate the launch of the new X2 M35i xDrive. As a high-performance model in the X2 line-up, it features M-specific design cues inside and out to emphasise its sporty flair and enhance the dynamic driving performance characteristic of BMW M.

The X2 M35i xDrive First Edition is painted in the matte 'BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue' colour for the bodywork, which gives the car a lightweight yet luxurious look. M compound brakes and 21-inch Y-spoke 874 M wheels in grey, adaptive LED headlights with shadow lines and an M rear spoiler further enhance the dynamic appeal, while M sports seats and M seat belts add to the sporty ambience of the interior.

It is powered by a in-line 4-cylinder 2.0L petrol turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 317 hp and 40.8 kg-m of torque, mated to a 7-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, and accelerates from 0-62 mph in 5.4 seconds. It also comes with Adaptive M Suspension as standard, which optimises damping depending on the situation, ensuring the best possible driving performance at all times.

In addition, Driving Assistant Professional with TMAP-based BMW navigation, BMW Head-Up Display and Active Cruise Control, and Parking Assistant Plus with parking distance reminder, surround view function and more are available as standard for a safer and more comfortable drive. Priced at £81.5 million and limited to 18 units (including VAT).

The BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport Pro Special Edition is a limited edition of the X5 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) model, which was first presented in March via the BMW Shop Online.

The X5 xDrive50e M Sport Pro Special Edition, which launches this month, comes in BMW Individual paint colour Dravit Grey Metallic on the body and 22-inch M double-spoke wheels in jet black. Inside, the cabin features BMW Individual Merino leather in Ivory White and a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.

The X5 xDrive50e M Sport Pro Special Edition is powered by BMW's latest in-line six-cylinder 3.0-litre petrol turbo engine and electric motor, delivering a combined system output of 489 hp (in boost mode) and accelerating from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds. A high-voltage battery with a capacity of 29.5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) enables up to 77 kilometres of fuel-free driving on a full charge, while Integral Active Steering, a rear-wheel steering feature, enables sharper and more agile cornering.

The X5 xDrive50e M Sport Pro Special Edition is limited to just 30 units and is priced at £141.4 million (including VAT).

The BMW iX3 M Sport Special Edition is a limited edition of the iX3 fitted with a range of M Performance parts. The bodywork is painted in Mineral White Metallic for a clean and refined look, with a black kidney grille, M carbon mirror caps and M rear spoiler to accentuate its sporty appeal. Inside, the cabin features black leather seats with blue stitching and M seat belts.

The iX3 M Sport Special Edition is powered by a fifth-generation BMW eDrive electric motor with a peak output of 286 hp, which accelerates from rest to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. It has a range of 344 kilometres on a single charge.

Other standard features include driver assistance systems such as Driving Assistant Professional and Park Assist Plus, as well as luxury amenities such as BMW Laser Lights and the Harman Kardon surround sound system. Limited to 30 examples, the BMW iX3 M Sport Special Edition is priced at 84.6 million won (including VAT).

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