As somebody who writes about BMWs virtually each single day of the 12 months, it not often occurs for me to be shocked by one thing associated to a present mannequin. Effectively, that is a type of days. BMW Brazil has been promoting for years the X3 and its electrical iX3 counterpart as armored automobiles beneath its “Safety” banner. Not solely that however the 3 Collection can also be toughened up within the South American nation.

That brings us to right this moment’s piece of stories, which is BMW Brazil’s determination to introduce a Safety model for the X1. The absolutely electrical iX1 can also be getting an armored spinoff. Extra specialty automobiles are headed to the world’s seventh-largest nation by inhabitants. Their identities will probably be disclosed sooner or later.

The native Safety fashions bought by BMW meet the extent of armor approved by the Brazilian Military’s NIJ-IIIA ballistic safety commonplace. As well as, the automobiles are licensed by the Beschussamt. It’s a German authorities company accountable for regulating weapons and ammunition. On prime of that, Safety fashions are validated by BMW Engineering to ensure they’re as much as snuff.

BMW Brazil builds the X1, X3, X4, and the three Collection at its Araquari plant in Santa Clarita. From the ultimate quarter of the 12 months, the X5 xDrive50e will be a part of them on the meeting line. The X5 has additionally obtained the Safety therapy, very like the brand new 7 Collection / i7. The corporate needs to construct 11,000 automobiles this 12 months, which might signify a rise of 10% in comparison with 2023. To spice up manufacturing, greater than 50 folks have been employed.

Brazil is the largest marketplace for BMW in Latin America. It bought 15,113 vehicles final 12 months within the nation, representing a rise of 9.8% over 2022. Its best-selling merchandise have been the regionally produced 3 Collection and X1, with the X5 ending third. That’s why a choice has been taken to construct the bigger SUV on the Araquari manufacturing facility.

Supply: BMW Brazil