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6 new BMW models headed to SA in 2018

Cape Town - BMW is set to launch an avalanche of models in 2018. Starting off with its X2 crossover and high-performance sedan - the M5 - in March.

An updated version of the plug-in electric hybrid and full-electric i3 will launch in either April or May. 

New i8 Roadster coming too! 

The automaker's flagship iPerformance model, the i8 Coupe, has already received an update and it'll arrive in Mzansi in May. 

A dramatic-looking roadster version of the i8 will also join the line-up (May), offering drop-top high performance from a hybrid sportscar. 

The popular M3 high performance sedan is given the CS treatment, like its coupe M4 sibling and M Performance, fans will see it in June. 

Finally, the all-new X4 crossover will be available in the third quarter. 

BMW models still to come: 

• New X2: March 2018
• New M5: March 2018
• Updated i3: April/May 2018
• X3 start of production at Plant Rosslyn: 2nd Quarter 
• New i8 Roadster and updated i8 Coupe (May/June 2018)
• New M3 CS: May/June 2018
• All-new X4: On sale in SA during the third quarter.

X2

M5 

i3 



M3 CS 

X4 

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