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“New car price: 20 million yen! R-1 champion shows off his favorite car, BMW “”i8″”! What “”troubles”” did he unintentionally reveal?

New car price of 20 million class! Showing off his beloved BMW on the show!
　The TBS morning show “”Lavit! (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.), a luxury sports car BMW “”i8″” appeared on the July 7, 2022 episode.

The butterfly doors are too cool! The R-1 champion’s favorite car, the new 20-million-yen luxury BMW “”i8″”

BMW “”i8

　The guest on the program that day was Shinichi Okimae, a comedian who won the 20th R-1 Grand Prix, a competition to determine the best pin-up comedian in Japan, and who was also the winner of the show.

In the opening corner, where the theme was “”What I started recently,”” Shinichi said, “”I started driving a luxury car.

　He continued, “”I drove it again today,”” and moved to the parking lot of TBS to introduce his car.

　Shinichi then reappeared in his beloved i8.

　When asked about the price of the car by the program’s MC, Akira Kawashima of Kirin, Shinichi said, “”A new car costs about 20 million yen, but Mr. Yoshimura gave it to me as a gift,”” and confessed that he had received it from Takashi Yoshimura of the comedy duo Heisei Nobushi Kobushi.

　In fact, Shinichi said that when he appeared on a TV Asahi variety show, he passionately expressed his feelings for Yoshimura, a regular on the show, and was given the car as a gift.

　Since then, Shinichi has been enjoying the car life of the i8. He says that he “”enjoys driving”” the car, which is numbered “”31-90,”” after his entry number when he won the R-1 Grand Prix.

　However, because it is a luxury car, he says that he has to spend a lot of money on insurance and parking fees, and he also confides that the monthly maintenance cost of the car is over 80,000 yen.

The i8 is a 1.5-liter car with a 1.5-liter engine.

　The i8 is an electric sports car that combines a 1.5-liter inline 3-cylinder turbo engine with a PHEV system.

　The car was introduced in 2014 with a coupe version, with a convertible version added in 2018, and was in production until 2020.

　It also features elegant butterfly doors and is priced at around 20 million yen when new.”

“BMW i3s Production Ends, Final “”Home Run Edition”” Model [Detailed Photos] 07:30, Sunday, July 10, 2022

BMW announced on June 30 that 10 units of the final model of the i3 EV, the “”Home Run Edition,”” have come off the line, ending production of the car. i3, BMW’s first full-scale mass-produced EV, has ended its history after producing approximately 250,000 units after 8.5 years of production since its launch.

The Home Run Edition is based on the i3s. The motor produces a maximum output of 184hp and maximum torque of 27.5kgm. Dynamic performance is 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h (with the limiter activated).

New BMW Individual paint finishes include Frozen Dark Gray and Frozen Red 2. Underfoot, the car is complemented by 20-inch aluminum wheels with a double-spoke design.

An electric glass roof, solar control glazing, and adaptive LED headlights are also included. Also included is a leather interior called Vernasca Dark Truffle, leather instrument panel, leather steering wheel with galvanized trim, Calum Gray roof lining, ambient lighting, and welcome lights.

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“BMW’s EV pioneer, the i3, is no longer in production… 250,000 units produced in 8 years.
New colors Frozen Dark Gray and Frozen Red

Based on the “”i3s”” with a maximum output of 184hp motor

The first BMW i production model is the i3

BMW announced on June 30 that 10 units of the final model of the i3 EV, the “”Home Run Edition,”” have come off the line, ending production of the car. i3, BMW’s first full-scale mass-produced EV, has ended its history after producing about 250,000 units in the eight and a half years since its launch.

◆New colors Frozen Dark Gray and Frozen Red

The Home Run Edition is based on the i3s. The new BMW Indivisual paint finish will be available in Frozen Dark Gray and Frozen Red2. The footprint is complemented by 20-inch aluminum wheels with a double-spoke design.

An electric glass roof, solar control glazing, and adaptive LED headlights are also included. Also included is a leather interior called Vernasca Dark Truffle, leather upholstered instrument panel, leather steering wheel with galvanized trim, Calum Gray roof lining, ambient lighting, and welcome lights.

Options include heated seats, Comfort Access, an alarm system, real-time traffic information, concierge service, park distance control, and a rear view camera. Also available are the Comfort Package and Driving Assistant Plus, a professional navigation system, telephony with wireless charging, a Harman Kardon high-fidelity speaker system, and online entertainment.

◆Based on the i3s, which is equipped with a motor with a maximum output of 184hp.
The Home Run Edition is based on the high-performance version of the i3s. The motor in the regular model i3 produces a maximum output of 170hp and a maximum torque of 25.5kgm. i3s will have a motor that can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 150km/h (with the limiter activated).

For the i3s, the motor produces a maximum output of 184hp and maximum torque of 27.5kgm. Dynamic performance is 0-100km/h acceleration in 6.9 seconds and top speed of 150km/h (with the limiter activated).

As for the battery, the “”120Ah”” version is equipped with a large-capacity battery and has an extended cruising range. 120Ah, while maintaining the same battery size as before, increases the storage capacity by 27%, from 33.2kWh in the previous “”94Ah”” model to 42.2kWh. As a result, it has a maximum cruising range of 307 km (WLTP cycle) on a single charge.

The i3 is the first BMW i production model.
In 2011, the BMW Group launched BMW i as a lifestyle proposition brand with an emphasis on sustainability. i3, an EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), was the first BMW i production model, with production beginning in September 2013.

In September 2017, the company unveiled the first improved new model since its debut. In addition to interior and exterior improvements, the i3s grade is available as a sporty EV. BMW handed over its one millionth electric vehicle to customers in December 2021. The i3 has played a significant role along the way.

By 2025, the BMW Group plans to increase sales of pure EVs by an average of more than 50% per year, more than tenfold compared to sales in 2020; the BMW Group expects that pure EVs will account for at least half of its global sales by 2030. Over the next 10 years, the BMW Group plans to launch a total of approximately 10 million pure EVs.

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“BMW’s first full-scale mass-produced EV, the i3, ends its eight-year history…The final model is unveiled in Europe on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.

‘Home Run Edition’
On June 30, BMW unveiled the final model of its i3 EV, the “”Home Run Edition”” in Europe. i3, BMW’s first full-scale mass-produced EV, brings the curtain down on its history after producing approximately 250,000 units in the eight and a half years since its launch.

The Home Run Edition is based on the i3s. The new BMW Indivisual paint finish will be available in Frozen Dark Gray and Frozen Red 2. Underfoot, the i3s is complemented by 20-inch aluminum wheels with a double-spoke design.

An electric glass roof, solar control glazing, and adaptive LED headlights are also included. Also included is a leather interior called Vernasca Dark Truffle, leather instrument panel, leather steering wheel with galvanized trim, Calum Gray roof lining, ambient lighting, and welcome lights.

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“Nobukob Yoshimura presents his favorite luxury BMW “”i8″” as a gift to his “”right-hand man””, a junior comedian.

Presenting my car “”i8″” to Shinichi, a junior comedian who is sending off his junior comedian.
　On May 28, 2022, Takashi Yoshimura of “”Heisei Nobushi Kobushi”” appeared on the TV Asahi variety show “”Shikujiri Sensei: Don’t be like me! Heisei Nobushi Kobushi’s Takashi Yoshimura appeared on the May 28, 2022 broadcast of the TV Asahi variety program “”Shikujiri Sensei: Watashi ni Narunaruna! He showed his manly spirit by presenting his favorite car, a BMW “”i8″” as a gift to his junior comedian, Shinichi, who was a guest on the program.

(Image) Mr. Yoshimura’s favorite car, a luxury BMW, also appeared on the TV program. What kind of car is Mr. Yoshimura’s favorite luxury BMW “”i8″”? See in pictures (15 pictures)

BMW “”i8

Shinichi says, “”Mr. Yoshimura is my favorite person in the entertainment industry.”” More than anything else, he thinks Mr. Yoshimura’s unprecedented lifestyle is cool.

　In order to be Mr. Yoshimura’s “”right hand man,”” Shinichi made a list of 13 things he would like to do with Mr. Yoshimura. One of them was “”I want to buy Takashi Yoshimura’s car.

　Shinichi-san says that he would really like to have a car owned by Mr. Yoshimura, whom he respects. Then Masayasu Wakabayashi of Audrey said, “”But if Shinichi buys Yoshimura’s car, won’t people think that he sold it? He says something disturbing.

　Mr. Yoshimura was perplexed by this sudden turn of events, but as Shinichi passionately argued, “”I wonder if it is right to give away a car that has been kicked and bashed at every time it appears on TV,”” “”Then I think Shinichi, my right-hand man, should drive it,”” Yoshimura’s excitement increased. I thought that Shinichi, his right-hand man, should be the one to ride in the car. I’ll give it to you! He shouted in a loud voice, “”You’ve said it!

　In the midst of the noisy studio, Mr. Yoshimura shouted, “”Congratulations, champion! and exited backstage to retrieve the keys to the i8.

　Wakabayashi praised Yoshimura, saying, “”That’s Yoshimura,”” and “”When he says he’ll do something, he does it,”” but then suddenly blurted out, “”I’m in the wrong order. I’m supposed to do this last.

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　The i8 is an electric sports car that combines a 1.5-liter inline 3-cylinder turbo engine with a PHEV system.

　It was introduced in 2014 with a coupe version, then a convertible version was added in 2018, and was produced until 2020. It also features elegant butterfly doors.

　The used purchase price is around 10 million yen.”

“BMW M 50th Anniversary, red gidney grilles on X5 and X6…limited to 5 each Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 9:30 pm

BMW Japan has launched the BMW M Edition Black Vermillion, a limited edition model commemorating the 50th anniversary of the BMW M Company, for the premium X5 and X6 SUVs, with orders starting May 24 exclusively from the BMW Online Store.

The M models, high-performance machines developed by BMW M, are divided into two categories: the M High Performance model, which can be driven on the race track, and the M Performance model, which has enhanced driving performance by feeding back technology developed on the race track. The Edition Black Vermillion to be released this time is positioned as an M Performance model based on the X5 M50i and X6 M50i.

The Edition Black Vermillion uses a jet-black theme with a strong presence and red accents. The body color is BMW Indivisual Frozen Black, with BMW M 50th Anniversary badge and red-accented kidney grills. On the interior, high-quality interior spaces such as BMW Indivisual Full Merino Leather Black create a special and luxurious world view.

The price of the Edition Black Vermillion is 16,120,000 yen for the X5 and 16,530,000 yen for the X6. The limited edition of five units each will be available in Japan, and orders will be closed once the limited number of units are sold out. Delivery is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2022 or later.

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“The new BMW i3 for China is based on the 3 Series long model…110mm longer Completely different model from the current i3, which is globally deployed Up to 526 km range on a single charge.

Wheelbase extended by 110mm for rear seat passenger comfort Equipped with the latest BMW Operating System 8 (OS8)

On March 31, BMW unveiled the new i3 EV based on the new BMW 3 Series, which is scheduled to go on sale in the Chinese market in May 2022.

◆A completely different model from the current i3, which is being marketed globally
The new i3 is a model exclusive to China, and will be completely different from BMW’s current i3, which is sold globally. The new i3 for China is based on the new BMW 3 Series Sedan, in the same way that BMW’s new i4 EV is based on the new 4 Series Gran Coupe.

The new i3 was developed to meet the needs of Chinese customers. Sedans are very popular there, and in 2021, the new 3 Series sedan will be the best-selling model in the Chinese premium compact segment.

The BMW Group continues to expand its lineup of electric vehicles, including EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs). The latest model will be the new i3, which is scheduled to go on sale in the Chinese market in May; the BMW Group aims to have 50% of all new vehicles sold worldwide be EVs by 2030.

◆Up to 526km range on a single charge
The new i3 is available only in the eDrive35L grade, and its EV powertrain is the latest fifth-generation BMW eDrive, which was used in the BMW iX3, i4, and iX.

The eDrive35L is equipped with a motor that produces a maximum output of 286hp and maximum torque of 40.8kgm. The powerful motor is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and reaching a top speed of 180 km/h. The battery has an energy storage capacity of 70.3 kWh (net capacity of 66.1 kWh), enabling a range of up to 526 km on a single charge. Using the quick charge system, 80% of the battery capacity can be recharged in approximately 35 minutes.

The exterior design is exclusive to EVs. The front grille has a closed aperture design. Special wheels are fitted underfoot to reduce aerodynamic drag. BMW i Blue”” accents are used throughout.

◆Wheelbase extended by 110mm for rear seat passenger comfort
The i3 eDrive35L is based on the long-wheelbase version of the new 3 Series sedan for China. The wheelbase has been extended by 110mm to further improve comfort for rear seat passengers.

The i3 eDrive35L’s body dimensions are 4872 mm in length, 1846 mm in width, 1481 mm in height, and 2966 mm in wheelbase. i3 eDrive35L’s suspension system has been tuned to match the 110 mm longer wheelbase and Chinese road conditions. The tuning was performed by BMW Brilliance’s R&D department in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. They have changed some of the components to meet the specifications of the Chinese supply chain.

The i3 eDrive35L boasts the sporty driving dynamics, long-distance comfort, and wide range of customization options of the new 3 Series sedan. The i3 eDrive35L is characterized by high levels of production quality, service quality, and long life, making it a unique product in the premium compact segment, the company says.

◆The latest BMW Operating System 8 (OS8)
The i3 eDrive35L will be equipped with the latest BMW Operating System 8 (OS8). OS8 offers several important enhancements. Remote software upgrades will also enable complex and large-scale software updates, such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including partially automated driving. In addition, customers will be able to set their preferred date and time for the installation of remote software upgrades.

The new generation of BMW “”iDrive”” will allow customers to incorporate their habits and preferences into OS8. The system is designed to be flexible, making it even easier and more convenient to use third-party apps in the car.

The system will also feature the “”BMW Digital Key””. The BMW Digital Key allows users to lock and unlock their vehicles easily and securely. The digital key can also be shared by up to five people. The powertrain can be started by simply charging the smartphone wirelessly or placing it in a special tray.”