After showing the first photos of the new BMW X2 a few weeks ago, the Bavarian manufacturer simply start production of its new SUV Coupé on the assembly lineBMW plant in Regensburg, Germany. Different versions of the model will be produced on the same production line, regardless of whether they are equipped with thermal engines, hybrids or 100% electric engines with the BMW iX2.
“With BMW productionsaid Armin Ebner, director of the BMW plant in Regensburg: “The fact that we are now building a second all-electric model here in the Upper Palatinate will increase production at the plant. »
BMW X2 II: €350 million investment
Production teams in Regensburg have been working over the past months to gradually integrate the new BMW X2 into the production chain, starting with the first prototypes and pre-series, through quality control, to the full development of company-wide skills. team.
To support the ramp-up of production of the new X2, the Regensburg plant was extended night shift, and plans to deploy three teams in the future. By the end of 2023, BMW will invest more than 350 million euros at its Regensburg plant for the production of vehicles, creating approx 500 new permanent jobs Online.
BMW Regensburg: a digital and connected factory
The factory in Regensburg is part of the program BMW iFactory : is the first automotive plant in the world to use a digital and 100% automated process to inspect, treat and mark the painted surfaces of vehicles. The process is based on artificial intelligence-driven robots with a computer system called AIQX (Artificial Intelligence Quality Next) that works in addition to the usual camera quality controls, helping to make BMW Regensburg digital, intelligent and connected factory.
System predictive maintenance was also developed to prevent technical malfunctions, for example in conveyor systems: production errors are detected in time, which avoids stopping the production system. Plants and machines are then monitored using automated evaluation of process data.
At the BMW plant in Regensburg to 1000 copies BMW 1 series, BMW X1 and BMW X2 are now produced dailyand delivered to customers worldwide.
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BMW X2 II: production begins in Germany
The Bavarian manufacturer has started production of the new BMW X2 II in Germany, at its plant in Regensburg, where the BMW 1 and X1 series are also produced.
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BMW X2 and iX2 (2023): thermal, electric and even a sports version
In terms of dimensions, the BMW X2 and iX2 measure 4.55 meters in length, 1.84 meters in width and 1.59 meters in height. This new generation is 19 cm larger than the previous one and 5 cm longer than the X1.
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BMW X2 and iX2 (2023): thermal, electric and even a sports version
Inside, it’s almost a carbon copy of the X1, and that’s good news. Overall, the BMW’s entry-level interiors are of good quality, with premium-level touches and materials, while the twin-slab still has a bit of an impact.
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Source: Auto Plus
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