[HeatJoey]

When this comes out I’ll be ready for a new car but some major concerns :

No more coding ? So we can’t fix a few things, most notably ASS. This is very annoying

No buttons or gear shift ? Also very annoying.

Are they going to fix these rocks they call seats? My current m40i seats are terrible

Last item is motor… will it get any more power or identical to current ? I suppose this isn’t terrible as the current b58 is very nice but if your updating everything and making it an m50, give it a little more power? lol .

These items are very close to deal killers for me. Will have to wait and see I guess.

[HeatJoey]

Almost forgot, this may not be important to some of you but I cannot deal with brake dust… for my current 23 luckily they make powerstops that are cheap and great, but with a new design we might not have such simple replacement parts at least for a while? Ie we knew the 23 used the same calipers and pads as the 22.

[bouchy]

ASS is annoying with 48V system (that doesn't mess 12V starting battery) and AT? Go see VAG cars with 1.0L TSI and MT, how they shake in every traffic jam. And all this happens on the 12V battery.
"Rock" hard seats might be resolved by choosing Sensatec, Sensafin material over leather.
Do not expect M50i V8 engine in X3... There is still the X3M (Comp.) option, if you want to go higher.

[barcelona]

Yes, no current shifter knob is replaced with a toggle, i don't get it.

I have a 2022m40i, and dislike the 48v mild hybrid battery ( mhb) in terms of maintenance, ensuring the 48v is adequately charged. The owners manual states do not leave the car parked for > 30 days.

Thus, if away for 30 days or car is stored for winter then one needs to maintain the charge on BOTH the 12v and 48v batteries. Replacement 48v is say $2100 plus labour ( Active Cooling System: In some BMW models, the 48V lithium-ion battery has its own cooling system, which it shares with the Power Control Unit (PCU).

All gas G45 will have the 48V mhb

I appended a useful SIB wrt charging the 48v, not straight forward.

Apparently a 800$ ctek PRO25S may charge the 48v.

[M40i4me]

I assume with the new toggle shift, shifting to the left like the old one is gone. I love this feature when you’re in a pinch for quick power.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by M40i4me

I assume with the new toggle shift, shifting to the left like the old one is gone. I love this feature when you’re in a pinch for quick power.

Sport program is still available, your just pull down the shifter.