When BMW introduced it had offered 2.2 million vehicles final yr, it didn’t break down the efficiency of every mannequin. Now, the detailed numbers are in, so let’s take a more in-depth look. Yearly, we complain about how two mannequin sequence are mixed, and it’s the identical story for 2024. As soon as once more, the 1 Collection and a pair of Collection are collectively, as are the X1 and X2, together with the opposite mannequin sequence of bigger vehicles.
However, the adjoining desk offers us an thought of how BMW carried out final yr. As you’ll be able to inform, all however the X1/X2 and the XM had been down versus 2023. Fueled by the launch of the new-generation X2, the duo shot up 30%, reaching 413,386 models. The upper demand doesn’t come as a shock since each compact crossovers now have electrical variations.
As for the elephant within the M room, the plug-in hybrid mastodont loved a 15.8% enhance. Nevertheless, the 2024 vs 2023 comparability isn’t completely honest for the reason that XM didn’t attain clients till later in 2023, making 2024 the primary full yr of availability. Regardless of the upper quantity, it was nonetheless the worst-selling BMW. That mentioned, it was by no means going to be a powerful vendor, given its exorbitant asking value and polarizing look.
The Z4 fared higher, with shipments of the roadster reaching 10,482. The sporty convertible noticed a 4.3% year-over-year decline, however the drop might need been even steeper if BMW hadn’t launched a six-speed handbook for the Z4 M40i. With manufacturing rumored to finish in a yr from now, the “G29” is unfortunately not lengthy for this world. Very similar to the Z4, we received’t see the 8 Collection for much longer for the reason that 8er lineup faces retirement. Earlier than that occurs, the X4 dies this yr.
What puzzles us essentially the most concerning the gross sales chart is the inclusion of the i3 and i8. The electrical metropolis automotive and plug-in hybrid coupe/roadster racked up a mixed 36 gross sales in 2024. That’s even if the diminutive hatchback went out of manufacturing in June 2022. The final i8 was assembled in June 2020. BMW consists of the long-wheelbase i3 sedan completely in China within the 3 Collection/4 Collection row.
Talking of which, the three and 4 had been as soon as once more the top-selling sequence. It goes with out saying the three Collection did the heavy lifting, significantly the sedan. BMW doesn’t say which single mannequin was its hottest product in 2024. The yr earlier than, the X3 took the highest spot. Sure, forward of the three Collection Sedan. The luxurious crossover generated over 350,000 gross sales.