Autoindustrie: BMW streicht beim neuen 3er den Diesel
Mit den aktuellen Rekordpreisen für den Kraftstoff hat das nichts zu tun - vielmehr mit einer anderen Entwicklung.
BMW has removed diesel from the upcoming 3 series model, as confirmed by the company. The new generation, dubbed as the "heart of the brand," will feature a gasoline engine, alongside a fully electric i3, and hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. This move represents a strategic decision by BMW, as the company is focusing on engines with the highest global demand.
Diesel engines are generally on the decline in many important markets, and current high fuel prices have no bearing on the decision. BMW has not longer been making a fundamental shift against diesel. The X5 remains as an exception with this engine variant. The 3 series is considered a staple model for BMW, with over 50 years of production and around 18 million vehicles built.
The eighth generation of the 3 series will be manufactured in Munich and Dingolfing, with investments of around a billion dollars to enhance these facilities. Production of the electric variant will take place in Munich, while the combustion engines and plug-in hybrids will be built in Dingolfing. Batteries for these models come from the new plant in Irlbach-Straßkirchen, with additional production sites in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and Tiexi, China.
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