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Doncaster BMW evolution ISSUE 15
evolution
Doncaster bmw
Excite your senses
(INC GST) $9.95. ISSUE 15
Reaching
new
heights
Excite your senses
Spring/Summer 2010
ISSN 1449-6771
Product: Project i & The All New X3 I Lifestyle: George Calombaris
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evolution
Doncaster bmw
Excite your senses
Spring/Summer Edition 2010
Contents
PRODUCT
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Project i The Race Towards Zero-Emission Mobility
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M3 Pure Adrenaline Edition
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X3 New Dimensions
Editor
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1 Series and 3 Series A Sporting Edge
Jane Hathaway
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X5 and 3 Series A Benchmark Improvement
www.doncasterbmw.com.au
www.doncasterminigarage.com.au
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Writers
Paula Catchpole
Greg Exley
Jane Hathaway
Sheree McLachlan
Angela Mosca
Stephen Quartermain
Ingo Reisch
Kassy Rimmelzwaan
Andrew van der Mei
Stavros Yallouridis
DONCASTER BMW
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Ingo Intro Ready, Set, Go!
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Stavros Yallouridis Message from BMW Managing Director
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BMW News
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BMW Technology
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Doncaster BMW Customer Prof ile Paul Dabb
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BMW Finance The Ultimate Finance Package
16,000 copies
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Doncaster Site Redevelopment Rising Above and Beyond
Readership
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Stephen Quartermain Quartertime
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Doncaster BMW Service, Parts and Lifestyle News
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LIFESTYLE
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Rural Rendezvous The Sunday Drive
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Classic Moment 1986 BMW M3 Coupé
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Tasmania Discover more of Tasmania
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Fashion Welcome to the Garden of Ted Baker
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Mind, Body and Soul Mecca Cosmetica
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Travel A Winter Travel Diary
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Food Master Achiever – George Calombaris
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Red Hill Artist On the Trail of an Artist – Michael Leeworthy
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Technology Soniq
MINI
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MINI Scoop
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MINI Countryman The not so Mini MINI
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CLUBMINI MINI Motorsport
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MINI Product Range The Farewell Tour Runout Sale
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Ingo’s Intro
Ready, Set, Go!
H
ave you ever considered
that whilst we live in
the ‘now’, pretty much
everything we experience
or plan for today is what
we or somebody else has decided
should happen in the future? Sure, there
are things we cannot really control, like
natural forces or greater global economic
changes, but somewhere along the line
our actions have steered us on the path
we find ourselves today.
There are thousands of these
crossroads we are driving on, all leading
us to the ‘now’ in the future, and our
life can change for the better or worse
depending on what we or somebody
else has decided when coming up to
one of these future intersections.
One example of a group of people
who have taken the wrong path at a
crucial junction is the young men who we
recently met at a YMCA Bridge Project
fundraising breakfast. This project aims
to rebuild the lives of young offenders
who have been in youth custody by
empowering them via support and
employment to take the right path when
at the crossroad, reinforcing to me even
more how true these sentiments appear,
both professionally and personally.
There are many forms of gambling,
both positive and negative, but there is
one particular gamble we all take in life
and that is placing our bets on selecting
the correct path for our future to achieve
success and experience that elusive,
sweet now moment.
Consider
the
many
different
approaches individuals use when
deciding which ‘road’ to take. There
are the decision makers, who just drive
straight ahead and risk it all, and then
there are the deep and meaningful
thinkers who spend a huge amount
of time evaluating which way to go. I
am sure both styles have their positives
and their negatives, however, dwelling
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on things too much presents a fertile
ground for indecisiveness. Obviously,
indecisiveness slows down the world
and slows down your life whilst time still
continues to tick away.
The more you think about these
crossroads steering us into the future, the
more you realise how important a swift
but well thought through decision will be.
BMW has adopted this approach with
the implementation of Project i, which is
tasked with making zero-emission mobility
possible. You can read about Project
i in detail in this edition of Evolution,
but Project i is a crossroad BMW
had to take now to be at the forefront
of electromobility in the near future.
BMW as a global premium
automotive company has taken many
successful roads along its drive into
the future. Our product is going from
strength to strength – we are constantly
reducing fuel consumption whilst at the
same time increasing performance.
BMW continues to increase the level of
standard features to the entire product
range and, furthermore, provides a
choice of options, ranging from total
luxury to the most innovative technology
applications, such as head-up display,
which displays your speed and other
vital information onto the windscreen, or
even park assist in the new 5 Series,
which searches for a suitable car park
and then, once you decide to move in,
the car parks itself into the space. No
more scratched wheels.
Our parts driver, Ian, was facing one
of these swift decision-making moments
a few months ago when he felt some
chest pain just before he ventured into
his local supermarket. He told me he
was very confused and battling with
his thoughts; should he just do his
shopping and then see a doctor or see
a doctor before doing his shopping.
He decided to visit the hospital first and
found himself on the operating table
only hours later undergoing major heart
surgery. You never know, but my guess,
and Ian’s guess, is that had he gambled
and decided to do his shopping first,
it would have been his last visit to the
supermarket.
We gambled too when we continued
with our expansion plans despite being
in the middle of the global financial
crisis (GFC) and we gambled when
we decided that we would keep every
employee regardless of the severe
financial pressures we found ourselves
in. Of course, costs are important to
contain as much as possible, but my
philosophy has always been if costs rise,
revenue and gross profit need to rise at
the same or higher level. I find it far
more rewarding to focus on the business
growth than how to choke my business
by cutting costs. So far we have done
things right and, even though the GFC
forced us on a slight detour, we have
now adjusted the future route to bring us
back onto the positive future path.
The future we are planning will not
just be great for us and the 170+
employees of the Doncaster Motors
Group; it will also be very special for
you, our clients. The next 12 months will
be challenging as our Doncaster outlet
undergoes major upgrades while our
business must continue as usual. Our
brand new Service Centre will open its
doors late this year, effectively doubling
our service capacity. We will deliver
our customers and staff a new era in
the BMW automotive retail experience.
Your decision to take the Doncaster
BMW Road into the future with us is
more important than ever.
Ingo Reisch
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Message from BMW Managing Director
Stavros Yallouridis
L
ife is a marathon, not a sprint
race; a test of endurance where
foundations are more important
than top dressing.
BMW as a company has always
understood this. This partly explains why
we are still here today, an independent
company that takes pride in what it delivers
and takes care in how it delivers it.
Back in the 1930’s, BMW unveiled
the 328 Roadster, a two-litre, two-seater
sports car that was powered, of course,
by a straight six-cylinder engine.
This car was very successful in
competition, achieving many significant
race victories. None was sweeter or more
convincing than the 1940 Italian Mille
Miglia. A BMW 328 Touring Coupé won
this arduous and potentially treacherous
1,600km dash.
To celebrate the anniversary in 2010,
an immaculate BMW 328 Touring
Coupé won the retrospective running of
the event.
BMW won another endurance race this
year, at a somewhat more frenetic pace.
A team of BMW GT2 cars completed
154 laps of the 25km Nordschleife circuit
at the Nürburgring 24-Hours, well ahead
of some determined pursuers.
These victories, 70 years apart,
underline some very important facts about
BMW. To win an endurance race you
must understand the task ahead, employ
skilled and talented engineers, utilise the
best materials possible and anticipate the
unexpected. Then you must test your ideas
against the reality of the road.
The BMW experience in endurance
racing says a lot about our road cars.
They are built to withstand different road
surfaces, varying climatic conditions
and to perform at their peak over the
long run.
To this end, BMW has just opened
a new Energy and Environmental
Test Center in Munich where five test
chambers can reliably replicate climatic
conditions as diverse as a chilly -30
degrees Centigrade to a burning
+45 degrees Centigrade, as well as
simulating driving flat out at 4,200m
above sea level.
Cars that can cope with all this should
not only be able to survive our local
driving conditions here in Australia, but
they could probably win an endurance
race as well.
Stavros Yallouridis
Energy and Environmental Test Center, Munich
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BMW News
BMW 3.0 CSi
premieres at the
BMW Welt
Munich > In July, a 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi
completely restored by the BMW Classic
Center’s new Customer Workshop was handed
back to its owner at BMW Welt. There was a
twofold cause for celebration: the BMW Classic
Center was pleased at having successfully
completed its first full restoration since opening
and, secondly, BMW Welt marked the first
occasion on which a classic BMW – rather than
a brand new car – was delivered to a customer.
BMW Classic’s Customer Workshop is a
response to the growing desire among numerous
BMW enthusiasts to own an authentic vehicle
that is as true as possible to its original state and
in the best possible condition.
Grand Introduction to the BMW
Four-Door Coupé Concept
Beijing > Combining the comfort of a Gran Turismo with the aesthetics of
a high-performance sports car, BMW revealed its latest design – the Gran
Coupé at Auto China in Beijing. Although officially a concept, the Gran
Coupé’s styling suggests it could join BMW’s model range in the near future.
It has a long wheelbase, short overhangs, vaulted bonnet with an aggressive,
upright grille, a set-back cabin and coupé-style roofline. At almost 5m long,
the Coupé sits between the 5 Series and 7 Series, however, it is 100mm
lower than a 5 Series.
If the Gran Coupé goes into production it could share some of the new
engine technology available in the 5 Series and 7 Series. If nothing else
develops from this BMW Concept we can at least speculate that the front and
rear styling may be a direct preview of what we can expect of the 2011
BMW 6 Series.
The BMW M5 ends
its production
Munich > After five years of successful global
sales, the BMW M5 (E60) has ended its
production lifespan with a new record high.
The BMW M GmbH produced a total of
20,548 of this high-performance V10 sports
car. This record result is a further chapter in
the success story of a remarkable automobile,
which reaches back as far as the year 1984.
Twenty-six years ago we saw the launch of
the first BMW M5 – this also marking the
birth of the high-performance saloon segment.
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The BMW 3.0 CSi’s owner wanted the vehicle
transformed into showroom condition and its
four-speed manual gearbox to be converted into
an automatic, something that had previously
been done only with two prototypes of the
BMW 3.0 CSi. Based on close collaboration
with the BMW Group Archive, which provided
the relevant documentation, the ‘large Coupé’
underwent an authentic conversion process.
It was fitted with an automatic transmission
from a BMW 2.8 CS. The refit and complete
overhaul of the vehicle required months of
research and countless hours of manual labour.
The experts at the BMW Classic Center not only
had to repair substantial bodywork damage, but
also iron out technical and electronic defects as
well as thoroughly overhaul the interior fittings.
The vehicle is now in A1 condition.
Hollywood comes
to Doncaster BMW
Melbourne > In July, Ashton Kutcher
visited Melbourne to promote his
new film ‘Killers’. Whilst here,
Ashton could be spotted around the
streets of Melbourne in a BMW X5
provided by Doncaster BMW. To win
a signed photo of Ashton, email
[email protected]
by 30 October 2010 and tell us why
you are Ashton’s biggest fan.
BMW Motorrad
Six-Cylinder Technology
Munich > Since BMW Motorrad presented the Concept 6 in autumn
2009, the six-cylinder in-line engine featured in it has captured the
imagination of many motorcycle fans. With BMW, six-cylinder in-line
engines have stood for fascinating engine technology in automobiles
for over seven decades, in a way which is unique among brands.
In the near future, BMW motorcycles will also be available with an
internally developed six-cylinder in-line engine.
With the BMW K 1600 GT and the BMW K 1600 GTL, BMW
Motorrad is penetrating a whole new dimension in the touring
world. Both motorcycles stand for a supreme, impressive and equally
distinctive appearance, awakening a desire to travel upon first sight.
BMW goes
socially worldwide
Munich > Effective immediately, the latest
BMW press releases from 27 countries
and regions worldwide in 14 languages
are available through the company’s
Facebook profile, BMW Group View at
www.facebook.com/bmwgroupview.
The ‘Press’ tab opens up an interactive world map where users click on
a country to navigate to the latest news from that region. The application
gives users access to the latest news items from any country in the local
language. There is also a direct link to each country’s national Press Club.
BMW Group View allows discussion of a wide range of subjects
within the community. The integration of press and PR work into this
new media channel is in line with the BMW Group’s objective of
presenting information online in a current way.
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BMW Technology
Parking is a breeze
Surround View supports you when you park and manoeuvre
in tight spaces by showing you a bird’s-eye view of the area
around the car’s sides and rear on screen. Two cameras
integrated in the side mirrors enable 270-degree visibility
– no excuses for minor accidents anymore!
Eyes on the road
Internet has gone auto-mobile
A worldwide first among automobile manufacturers, BMW offers you
genuine Internet access on board. When your vehicle is stationary,
you can conveniently surf the Web. In vehicles with Rear Seat
Entertainment Professional, passengers in the back can also surf the
Net while the vehicle is moving. Internet access is gained through
the owner’s personal mobile phone and is transferred to the vehicle’s
system via Bluetooth.
Head-up Display is available in the latest 5 Series,
including the Gran Turismo, as well as the 7 Series.
This system projects selected information onto the
windscreen within the driver’s immediate field of vision.
The Head-up Display on the windscreen significantly
reduces the chances of exceeding the speed limit and the
driver does not have to take his eyes off the road.
Passive safety
The all-new 5 Series has an incredible feature; an
active bonnet that enhances pedestrian protection.
The area in front of the windscreen is automatically raised
by 60mm in the event of an accident with a pedestrian.
Night vision
The second generation of BMW
Night Vision, available on the new
BMW 5 Series as an optional
extra, sets new standards in
avoiding accidents when driving
at night. The main feature is a
thermal imaging camera fitted at
the front of the car.
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BMW ActiveE
Project i
The race towards zero-emission mobility.
M
egacity…no it’s not a
new iPhone app that
builds virtual cities; it
is a new brand of the
BMW Group that in
2013 will bring to market a zero-emission
urban car for the world’s metropolitan
regions. It’s currently under development
as part of Project ‘i’, which launched in
late 2007 at the direction of the Board
of Management BMW AG. Project i
is tasked with making zero-emission
mobility possible and is recognition of the
company’s responsibility in addressing
climate change, the growing scarcity of
resources and increasing urbanisation. The
United Nations forecasts the proportion of
the world population living in towns and
cities will rise to 60% by 2030 and will
reach 70% in 2050.
To remain as the leading global luxury
automotive brand, BMW must stand at
the forefront of technology as governments
legislate towards zero-emission modes of
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personal transport. Between 1995 and
2009, BMW EfficientDynamics had
already achieved a reduction in the CO2
emissions of the entire BMW vehicle
fleet by almost one third but, in the long
term, EfficientDynamics will be vehicles
powered by forms of energy derived
exclusively from renewable sources.
Project i is the most forward-driven
project to date and is all about maximum
sustainability. A small but dynamic team
of experts is at work within the BMW
organisation without constraints and
preconceptions. The project is not brand
specific and the Megacity Vehicle is the
most visible outcome of this approach.
Project i advancements are currently
being tested in the MINIE and the BMW
ActiveE Concept Vehicle, which are both
an adaptation of a vehicle originally
designed to be driven by a combustion
engine. The outcomes of this testing will
flow into the development and refinement
of the Megacity Vehicle. The MINIE, an
all-electric MINI Cooper, was featured
in detail in Evolution Edition 13 and,
since mid-2009, has been undergoing
field testing with 600 models on the
road in the US, UK and Germany.
The MINI E is not only setting new
technical standards; with an average
driving range of 150km in everyday
operation and maximum power of
180kW, it has also pioneered new ground
as part of the BMW Group’s alternative
drive development program. Importantly,
the drivers are reporting the 150km daily
driving range is not a restriction on their
current driving habits, nor is the charging
time. However, the interior space has
been seen as a compromise due to the
battery storage, which is what the BMW
ActiveE is testing to overcome.
BMW ActiveHybrid presents a perfect
combination of electric motor and
internal combustion engine, supported
by the latest lithium-ion batteries and
coordinated through technically mature
hybrid management. The BMW ActiveE
Concept Vehicle provides four full-sized
seats and boot capacity of approximately
200 litres, thanks to improved integration
of the electric drivetrain components.
The motor specially developed for
this all-electric BMW has a rated output
of 125kW and 250Nm of torque.
Energy is supplied from the all-new
lithium-ion batteries, which give a range
of approximately 160km in everyday
use. The electric powertrain components
are a pre-production test version of a
powertrain designed for the Megacity
Vehicle. Delivering a much larger speed
range than with conventional hybrid
vehicles, BMW ActiveHybrid prides itself
on lasting and sustainable mobility based
on sheer driving pleasure. An innovative
vehicle concept and equally innovative
MINI E
drivetrain technology are now coming
together in BMW’s concept ActiveHybrid
X6, 5 Series and 7 Series.
BMW ActiveHybrid is a revolutionary
form of intelligent energy management,
which still allows the driver to experience
a passionate, exciting and above all
unique driving experience.
Although the MINI E and BMW
ActiveE have pioneered the way, they do
not and cannot exploit the full potential
of electromobility, which is what the
Megacity Vehicle will do.
The Megacity Vehicle has a newly
developed drivetrain and a revolutionary
vehicle architecture that combines rigorous
lightweight design with optimal space
efficiency and maximum crash safety.
The compact electric drivetrain creates
opportunities for new interior configuration
options and functionality, as well as greater
design freedoms, so will also appeal to a
new clientele.
One great advantage of electromobility
lies in zero local emissions. Since
electromobility involves electric current
rather than fuel being converted into
propulsion, no climate-harming gases are
created during the journey. If the energy
to drive the vehicle is obtained from a
renewable source, from wind or water
power, electromobility is climate-neutral
and conserves natural resources, since
even in generating the energy needed,
no CO2 reaches the environment.
“The Megacity
Vehicle will
radically alter the
motor industry as
we know it.”
Dr Robert Reithofer
In electromobility, the weight of the car
will be a decisive factor. There is a close
correlation between low vehicle weight
and range in electric cars. For this reason,
carbon fibre-reinforced materials will make
up a large share of the materials used in the
Megacity Vehicle. This also marks the first
time BMW will use carbon fibre in series
production on a large scale. The ultra-light
yet high strength composite CFRP (carbon
fibre-reinforced plastic) plays a significant
part in the materials mix and will feature in
the BMW range in the near future.
Electromobility is still just at the beginning
of its development, and the greatest
challenge is clearly the development of
the energy storage system. “The Megacity
Vehicle will radically alter the motor
industry as we know it. The BMW
Group is currently the only company that
will be launching a volume production
vehicle on the market that features carbon
fibre-reinforced material,” explained Dr
Robert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board
of Management of BMW AG. “We were
among the first manufacturers to pick up
on the trend towards electromobility and
to act accordingly,” Reithofer added.
Jane Hathaway
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Pure Adrenaline Edition
Can driving an M3 be any more exhilarating...?
Y
es! In German, BMW use the
slogan ‘Freude am fahren’,
meaning to have as much
fun as possible whilst driving.
The soon-to-be released M3
Coupé Pure Edition was developed by
BMW in order to make driving the M3
extra fun.
The Pure Edition has been specially
crafted for the Australian market and
availability will be strictly limited to
50 units.
From the racetrack back onto the open
road, the M3 Coupé boasts outstanding
qualities, effortlessly uniting the dynamism
and agility of a sports car with everyday
practicality and comfort. Now, the
new Pure Edition (E92) focuses on the
most impressive highlights and unique
characteristics of the BMW M3 Coupé,
yet goes beyond to deliver a more
powerful, aesthetic design, supreme
performance and exclusive style.
With revised standard specification,
the M3 Coupé Pure Edition incorporates
several styling enhancements which in
return produce a distinctive sports look
that commands superior road presence.
Exterior highlights include 19”
M Wheels in high-gloss black, bonnet
vent in high-gloss black, and side grills,
kidney grille and exhaust tailpipes all in
dark chrome. To further complement the
impressive appearance of the exterior,
the chassis has been lowered up to ten
millimetres for greater stability control.
Optional carbon front splitter and rear
spoiler also noticeably increase traction.
Available in Alpine White and Black
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as non-metallic colour options, an array
of metallic colours as cost options will
also be available.
Boasting an exclusive look, the interior
includes anthracite cloth combined with
black leather to produce a luxurious,
ergonomic interior that has instant
sporting appeal, which is completed
by headrests in black ‘Novillo’ leather
embossed with the M symbol.
Equipped with advanced CO2
emission management and other fuel
saving measures, the M3 Coupé Pure
Edition also comprises M drive, EDC
with new sports mode and DSC with
a special set up for Drive Dynamics
optimisation.
The New BMW M3 Coupé Pure
Edition will be available from October
2010 production, with a competitive
starting price of $148,300. Doncaster
BMW has five on order, so availability
will be strictly limited. As for the M3
Sedan Pure Edition, it will be available
from November 2010 production, with
a starting price of $135,000.
With an unmistakable and exceptional
look, the new BMW M3 Pure Edition
will be the ultimate standout sports car
that will have your heart racing for even
more enhanced fun!
The competition
heats up
For the ultimate level of performance
and motor sport feeling, there is the M3
Competition Package. Enhanced dynamics
are achieved with modified Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC), M Drive and
Electronic Damper Control (EDC) with a
new sports mode. External hallmarks of the
M3 Competition Package include 19-inch
M-alloy wheels, optional carbon front flaps
and optional carbon Gurney Flap.
BMW Individual provides further
personalisation of the M3 with unique
paintworks and materials. Doncaster
BMW has an M3 Coupé fitted with the
M3 Competition Package in the BMW
Individual colour of Fire Orange Red
Metallic! This special paint colour drew
inspiration from the BMW M3 GTS pictured
below. One hundred of this limited edition
model have been produced by BMW M
GmbH, a Munich-based company which
is a subsidiary of BMW AG, founded
in 1972 as the BMW Motorsport arm.
The GTS is the most powerful version of the
BMW M3 to date and has been produced
for sports club use as well as being road
legal. Unfortunately, the M3 GTS will not
be coming to Australia.
Angela Mosca
Interested? Please contact our
Special Vehicles Manager at
Doncaster Phil Jeffrey (03) 8848 0000
or Chris Ritzka at Bundoora
(03) 9468 8000.
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New Dimensions
The wraps have come off the larger and more dynamic second generation BMW X3.
W
hen the first BMW
X3 was launched
in 2004, a new
era in prestige,
medium-segment
four-wheel-drive vehicles, or Sports
Activity Vehicles (SAV) as they’re known in
BMW circles, had begun. From October
this year when the all-new BMW X3
makes its public debut at the Paris Motor
Show, the bar will be set even higher this
time around.
This new BMW X3 (F25), which is
to be released onto Australian roads in
early 2011, takes the successful formula
of the original X3 (E83) and expands on
it – literally. The new model is noticeably
larger, measuring 83mm longer and
28mm wider. Perched 14mm higher off
the ground than before and with a longer
wheelbase, up 15mm to 2810mm, you
would be forgiven for thinking the new
X3 has grown considerably heavier
as well. Not so. The new X3 weighs
around 20kg less thanks to the extensive
use of aluminium in its construction.
Now that’s progress.
On the styling front, there is no
question the new X3 comes from the ‘X’
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family. Both its big and little brothers,
the established X5 and the compact
X1, have had an obvious influence in
some of the key design elements of this
new X3. The X5’s wide, tough stance is
evident, as is the contemporary styling
language from the X1. BMW wants
the X3 to appeal to those seeking a
mid-sized, premium SAV that conveys not
only all of the traditional state-of-the-art
BMW strengths of elegance and agility,
but also an aesthetic that flaunts its own
unique style. That would be the design
brief nailed then.
Two models that will be offered here at
launch are the xDrive20d and xDrive35i.
Both of these models feature two
ultra-modern power units. The four-cylinder
turbo diesel of the xDrive20d develops
an impressive 380Nm of torque and
135kW of power, which exceeds that
of its predecessor by 5kW. At the same
time, average fuel consumption in the
European Union test cycle has dropped
by 14% to 5.6 litres/100km.
High performance with fuel efficiency
characterise the engine featured in the
BMW X3 xDrive35i. BMW TwinPower
Turbo technology, High Precision Injection
and as an option for the xDrive20d.
Compliments of continued advancements
in BMW EfficientDynamics technology,
Auto Start-Stop function is offered for the
first time with the automatic transmission.
When stopped in traffic, the engine is
automatically switched off. As soon as
the driver takes his or her foot off the
brake pedal, the engine restarts.
BMW’s third generation xDrive
all-wheel-drive system also makes the
grade in the newest X3, offering improved
stability-control and a 40/60 front-rear
torque-split that is now controlled by an
electronically actuated multi-plate clutch
steplessly varying torque between the
axles. The strut front and multi-link rear
suspension arrangement that featured
in the updated version of the outgoing
X3 has been revised and upgraded to
include optional Electronic Damping
Control. This system incorporates
electronically variable shock absorbers
that automatically stiffen under heavy
cornering or when manually selected by
the driver.
The new X3 is a worthy successor
to one of the best sellers in the BMW
line-up and sets new standards in the
category established by the original in
2004. Next year can’t come around
quick enough.
Andrew van der Mei
X3 xDrive20d
Engine: Four-cylinder in-line
turbo diesel
Capacity: 1,995cc
Transmission: 8-speed
automatic (optional)
Power Output: 135kW/4,000rpm
Max Torque: 380Nm/
1,750 – 2,750rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100km/h: 8.5 secs
Maximum Speed: 210km/h
Fuel Consumption: 5.6l/100km
and Variable Valve Control have been
combined with each other for the first
time. As a result, the 225kW straight
six-cylinder petrol engine delivers a
peak output of 400Nm of torque, which
enables the X3 xDrive35i to sprint from 0
to 100km/h in just 5.7 seconds. Average
fuel consumption is 8.8 litres/100km.
All very impressive figures for an SAV of
medium proportions.
An eight-speed automatic transmission
comes as standard on the new xDrive35i
X3 xDrive35i
Engine: Six-cylinder in-line petrol
with TwinPower Turbo
Capacity: 2,979cc
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Max Torque: 400Nm/
1,200 – 5,000rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100km/h: 5.7 secs
Fuel Consumption: 8.8l/100km
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A Sporting Edge
Two Limited Edition BMW models are now available in the BMW 1 Series and
3 Series line-up, giving them the sporting edge over their competitors.
With outstanding efficiency and BMW sheer driving pleasure,
selected variants in the BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series
range are now available with a new Edition Sport, adding
further individuality and style to these class-leading models.
The Edition Sport models excel through attractive, high-quality,
carefully matched additional features and equipment which are
available on all engine variants of the 1 Series Hatch and 3
Series – 320i, 320d and 323i Sedan.
1 Series
3 Series
For the 1 Series Hatch the Edition Sport sees the inclusion
on top of the current M Sport package of 18” light-alloy
wheels, blackline rear lights, contrast stitching in royal
blue for black, floor mats in velour with leather piping in
royal blue and front door sill finisher with chrome-plated
‘BMW Edition’ designation.
For the 3 Series – 320i, 320d and 323i Sedan the
Edition Sport sees the inclusion on top of the current
M Sport package of unique 18” alloy wheels, black
chrome tailpipe finishers, chrome kidney grille bars
(already standard on 323i), sports seats with ‘blue
shadow’ cloth/alcantara anthracite upholstery with
royal blue contrast stitching, floor mats with royal blue
leather piping and door sill finishers with ‘BMW Edition’
designation.
The M Sport package includes:
• Aluminum glacier silver interior trim
• M Sport suspension
• M aerodynamic package
• M leather steering wheel
• BMW Individual roofliner anthracite
• BMW Individual high-gloss shadow line
• Sport seats
• USB audio interface
• Bluetooth
• Boston leather upholstery
The M Sport package includes:
• M aerodynamics package
• M Sport suspension
• M leather steering wheel
• Sports seats for driver and front passenger
• BMW Individual high-gloss shadow line
• BMW Individual roofliner anthracite
• Aluminium glacier silver interior trim
The addition of these features to the M Sport package
provides exceptional value and will arrive later this year.
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19
A Benchmark
Improvement
The new BMW X5 and 3 Series Coupé and Convertible have created even more
unique reasons as to why you should own one now!
The new BMW X5 offers best-in-class dynamism and efficiency thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics and a new engine range with
improved performance. A newly configured xDrive System gives you more control during cornering and provides a new level of
safety for you and those around you with Rear View Camera with Top View. The new aesthetic qualities of the new BMW 3 Series
Coupé and Convertible will provide an even higher level of driving enjoyment. With further improvements in fuel consumption
courtesy of BMW EfficientDynamics, they are not just pleasing to the eye.
Corona rings with LED daytime
running lights (optional) make
the vehicle easily recognisable,
and mark it out as a quintessential
BMW. The radiant orbs of the
Bi-Xenon Headlights are now
surrounded
by a matt-black casing.
The underbody shield highlights
the model’s broad stance. The
diffuser optically harmonises with
the front bumper guard and lends
the rear a sporting touch.
A new tailpipe surround
adds a certain elegance,
and the tailpipes have
been enlarged to an 80mm
diameter.
A shortened roof line reinforces
the compact overall look.
Muscular wheel arches
emphasise the vehicle’s stability.
A stylish update
The new BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible models have benefitted from a range of
subtle exterior design modifications to further add to their dynamic, sporty and elegant look.
Much is new: the front and rear aprons, the optional double headlights with LED elements,
the side skirts and typical BMW kidney grille and a distinctive ‘eyebrow’ cutting the twin
headlights slightly at the top to intensify the focused view, makes the front even more stylish.
The underbody shield
highlights the model’s
off-road capabilities
and gives the vehicle
a lower stance.
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A strikingly modelled front apron
and enlarged lateral air intakes
with horizontal slats emphasise
the broad stance.
Short front overhangs lend
the model a look of dynamism,
even when at a standstill.
The climbing contour line integrating
the door handles stretches the whole
length of the vehicle, adding an air
of elegance.
The variation to the front and rear of the new BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible has
added an overall sleeker look to the silhouette.
Visit www.doncasterbmw.com.au to find out more on the new BWW X5
and 3 Series Coupé and Convertible.
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Rural Rendezvous
The Sunday drive is alive and well with an invitation to sample the new
BMW 5 Series before breakfast.
N
estled amongst the
rolling hills of the
Strezlecki
Ranges,
the ancient Bunurong
Coast
and
the
awe-inspiring world heritage Wilsons
Promontory, Koonwarra may not be
the first place that springs to mind for
a good old Sunday drive. Located
150km from Melbourne with a travel
time of around 1½ hours, Koonwarra
is a picturesque rural village on the
South Gippsland Highway between
Foster and Leongatha. Generally known
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for its environmental and sustainable
practices, it’s a small community of
like-minded people who campaigned to
have their town become the first ‘Waste
Wise Village’ in Australia and forgo the
use of plastic bags.
Our target for the morning was the
Koonwarra Store for breakfast – an
historic ‘one-stop-shop’ that boasts
fine food, regional wines in the wine
bar, a providore specialising in local
Gippsland cheeses and produce, as well
as an emporium stocking some exclusive
high-end labels and accessories. Built
in the late 19th century, many of the
building’s charming original features are
faithfully preserved.
Starting out on the drive and not
knowing the best direction to head off
in, the Sat-Nav was left in charge to do
the talking. Not too far down the road
it becomes very obvious that this quaint
country destination is going to be the
perfect place to enjoy the new 5 Series,
as it offers some of Victoria’s best driving
roads along the journey. Highway speeds
and sweeping curves are the order of the
day and are all taken with ease in the new
BMW. The car’s handling and braking
are remarkable, giving this rather large
saloon the feeling of a more compact,
sports-orientated vehicle.
Upon arriving at the Koonwarra Store
we are greeted by Dyson Hoggett,
Sales Manager and Sommelier of this
family run business. It’s immediately
apparent that this must be a regular
retreat for many of the locals as Dyson
is kept busy acknowledging those who
enter by name.
With drinks seemingly on the table
before we barely had the chance to
take a seat, anticipation had started
for the breakfast that we were about
to order and for the quality of the food
we had heard much about. The menu
reflects perfectly the current season with
regionally sourced produce. When it
comes to sustainability, the chef strongly
supports organic, low-impact suppliers,
practices and products.
Like all good menus tender, the Big
Breakfast was chosen. It has to be said
that even Matt Preston would be hard
pressed finding fault with this dish. The
presentation, the aroma and the taste all
lived up to the hype.
Simply having a meal at the Koonwarra
Store just isn’t enough. Coming away
with some delectable goodies such as
raspberry jam and lemon butter meant
our trip to the Koonwarra Store could be
savoured long after we returned home.
If you have a spare day in any upcoming
weekend, this beautiful part of Victoria
is well worth getting the BMW out of
the garage for.
Sheree McLachlan
Koonwarra Store
Foodstore + Emporium
South Gippsland Hwy
Koonwarra Victoria
Ph: (03) 5664 2285
Open 7 days
www.koonwarra.vic.au
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Doncaster BMW
Customer Profile
Building Lasting Relationships.
P
rior to entering the automotive
industry,
Craig
Hendrickse’s
experience was as extensive as
it was varied. As a result, Craig
gained a great deal of knowledge
about salesmanship, communication, selforganisation and team motivation; skills which
he constantly relies on every day as the Used
Vehicle Sales Manager at Doncaster BMW.
Having commenced his career with
Doncaster BMW in March 1999 as a sales
consultant, Craig has since built a reputation
based on providing each and every customer
with first-class service. In return, this attribute,
along with his integrity, has allowed him
to establish lasting relationships with his
clients. A classic example of this is Craig’s
relationship with Paul Dabb, a respected and
loyal customer of Doncaster BMW.
Paul Dabb, Company Director of Barry
Plant Real Estate Berwick, first met Craig
Hendrickse nine years ago when he was
looking to upgrade from an Audi A4 to a
BMW 528i. Since then, Paul has gone on
to buy several other BMW’s from Craig,
including a 330Ci, 645i, 650Ci, 650i, X3
and X1.
Currently driving the BMW 650i, Paul had
considered other luxurious sports cars ranging
from Porsche, Jaguar and Mercedes. However,
he opted to upgrade to the BMW as, in his
opinion, it was the only one that ticked all the
boxes when it came to style, comfort, prestige
and dynamic performance.
Also working within a highly competitive
sales environment, Paul too realises the
importance of providing exceptional customer
service at all times and believes that Craig,
like himself self, goes the extra mile to ensure
his customers are satisfied.
We invite you to experience the ultimate in
customer service by calling Craig Hendrickse
for all your BMW needs. If, however, you’re
currently looking to buy or sell real estate, Paul
Dabb would be only too happy to assist and
provide you with equally impressive customer
service!
Paul Dabb and Craig Hendrickse
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Angela Mosca
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The Ultimate Driving
Machine with the
Ultimate Finance
Package
BMW Full Circle – f lexibility, security and
peace of mind when f inancing a new BMW 5 Series.
With the recent release of the brand new BMW 5 Series, BMW Finance offers an even more
attractive reason to update from your current 5 Series to this brand new model.
48 month, 60,000km finance contract
5 Series Model
Full Circle Residual
Value
Full Circle Monthly
Payment
Full Circle Weekly
Payment
520d
$51,646
$1,345
$310
528i
$61,938
$1,601
$369
535i
$70,895
$2,201
$508
550i
$80,505
$3,338
$770
*Payment is calculated on interest rate of 9.20%, only available for cars delivered in 2010 on a 48 month 60,000km finance contract.
48 month, 80,000km finance contract
The new BMW 5 Series and BMW Full Circle.
T
he BMW Full Circle program offers BMW customers the
ultimate in flexibility, security and peace of mind when
financing their vehicle.
On commencing your finance agreement, you can select
the contract term that best suits your needs – 24, 36, or 48
months. And to ensure you only pay for what you need, you can
tailor the contract further by choosing a 15,000 or 20,000 annual
kilometre allowance. You may want to place equity into your finance
contract either as a cash deposit or using the value of your trade-in. In
this way, you can set the repayment to suit your budget.
5 Series Model
Full Circle Residual
Value
Full Circle Monthly
Payment
Full Circle Weekly
Payment
520d
$48,457
$1,400
$323
528i
$59,040
$1,650
$381
535i
$68,068
$2,250
$519
550i
$76,285
$3,410
$787
*Payment is calculated on interest rate of 9.20%, only available for cars delivered in 2010 on a 48 month 80,000km finance contract.
Like to know more? Speak with our Finance Manager. We can provide you with expert advice regarding the
BMW Full Circle program, tailor the finance agreement to best suit your needs and demonstrate just how wise
a business decision the BMW Full Circle program really is.
Guaranteed Future Value:
The BMW Full Circle program contains a Guaranteed Future Value
option and, at the end of your contract, you can elect to:
• trade in your BMW
• refinance your BMW
• take ownership of your BMW
• return your BMW
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Rising Above and Beyond
The Doncaster BMW $12.5 million redevelopment is nearing completion of stage one
which will see the grand opening of a brand new state-of-the art service facility.
T
he desire to constantly seek
improvement is the mark of
greatness. The ability to achieve
greatness, and to continually
set the benchmark, is the mark
of our new and prestigious dealership.”
Ingo Reisch, Managing Director Doncaster
BMW.
Exceeding expectations is something we
take very seriously here at Doncaster BMW.
So, it’s no surprise that, once completed,
our $12.5 million redevelopment will rise
above and beyond every expectation
imaginable.
With the underlying motivation to
become the top dealership in Australia,
Doncaster BMW, as per international
BMW standards, will transform to reflect
our premium brand. The new dealership
will also allow for further enhancements
to all services provided, therefore ensuring
your experience with us is always a most
enjoyable one.
Stage one of our redevelopment is now
nearing completion, which means our new
7,000 square metre Service Department is
on schedule for its grand opening in late
2010. The brand new facility will feature
28 service bays, which is double our current
service capacity, enabling us to service
your BMW at unprecedented levels.
All precast panels have been installed,
so too have the roof, gutters and
28
downpipes for the workshop and level one.
All external windows are double glazed
and 90% of the window frames have now
been fitted. Structural steel and all concrete
suspended slabs are also complete for
stage one.
Installation and fit out of the mechanical,
electrical and fire services is 80% complete.
Tiling in the detail area has commenced
and completion of the car wash structure
allows for the car wash installation to begin
within the coming weeks.
Stage two will see our MINI Garage
undergo a major renovation. Once this
refurbishment is complete, our main
showroom housing the BMW range will
move into this space so that stage three
can commence with the demolition of the
showroom as we know it today. Stage three
will boast a revolutionary transformation of
our BMW showroom, which will display
over 40 new vehicles across multiple
levels.
Customer parking congestion has now
eased with parking in our basement area
now open. Please continue to look out for
our Concierge staff in the driveway to assist
you whilst on site.
We continue to thank you for your
patience whilst we operate around these
constrained conditions. However, it is
business as usual. Inevitably, the next
few months will bring about a welcome
change to Doncaster BMW. Therefore,
standby to witness a redevelopment like
no other, one which promises to deliver
an extraordinary atmosphere within a
world-class environment.
Angela Mosca
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SERVICE ACROSS TWO LOCATIONS.
JOY IS CONVENIENT SERVICE
ACROSS TWO LOCATIONS.
Doncaster BMW offers service convenience across two easily accessible locations in Melbourne.
Our newest state-of-the-art facility in Bundoora showcases the very best BMW has to offer. With the latest diagnostic equipment
and factory-trained technicians, Bundoora has the capacity to service your BMW at your earliest convenience. With on-site
BMW Rapid Repair body and rim facility, we can restore your vehicle to its ultimate condition.
Doncaster BMW invites you to experience our newest facility at Bundoora. This multi-level, state-of-the-art
Our Bundoora showroom, uniquely located only 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport, is perfect for utilising BMW Airport
development showcases the very best BMW has to offer in Sales and Service. With the latest diagnostic equipment
Service. We will make the necessary arrangements to get you safely to the airport and your BMW to the dealership. Doncaster
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Our ability to service your vehicle will be second to none.
A TRIP AWAY CAN LEAVE YOU AND YOUR BMW VERY REFRESHED.
To make a booking, please email [email protected], visit us online at www.doncasterbmw.com.au
or phone:
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*Please call Doncaster BMW at Bundoora to make a booking and include your flight details. Minimum travel of 24 hours is required to take up this service.
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Quartertime
If you want a car for all seasons then this is it.
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L
egendary AFL coach, Allan
Jeans, preached during his
famous speech during the 1989
grand final, “Are you prepared
to pay the price?” He went on
to explain the story about a boy and
his family who could choose between
two pairs of shoes. One was a cheap
pair which looked okay on the outside
but wouldn’t last the distance. The other,
a more expensive pair, would last for
years and never let him down. Was he
prepared to go that little bit further and
do something he would never regret?
Now, this simple but brilliantly effective
philosophy could be used in many facets
of one’s existence. It could also be used
when making one of the biggest decisions
in life – the purchase of a new car. So we
come to one of the newest stars of the
BMW stable – the X1.
This time around, in my job as
ambassador for Doncaster BMW,
I got the chance to check out an X1
xDrive23d, – a turbo-charged diesel
that uses a miserly 6.3 litres per 100
kilometres. As I have stated previously
in Evolution, I personally prefer diesel
performance to petrol power. Diesel just
suits my driving style perfectly.
In the compact Sports Activity
Vehicle (SAV) market, there’s plenty of
competition out there when it comes to
vehicles of this size, but to pay homage
to what Allan Jeans was on about, not
all cars are created equal.
The X1 is a cracker, a Jack (or Jill)
of all trades. Swift and sleek enough to
perform any day-to-day duties but with
more than enough speed, space and
grunt to take on the bigger tasks. Ingo
Reisch, Managing Director of Doncaster
BMW, is understandably very proud of
the new X1. On occasion, I have heard
him enthusiastically spruiking the merits
of this new model, detailing the efficient
engine design through to the multi-skilled
remote control.
Ingo’s enthusiasm for the X1 was not
lost on my wife, who fell in love with
it immediately. “It’s just perfect for my
needs,” she hinted rather bluntly! My X1
23d has features from nose to tail. For
example, headlights that automatically
switch from normal to high beam that
also provide better illumination in poor
conditions. Rain sensors, vicinity lights in
the door handles, multi-function steering
and personal profile on your remote
control. A Harman/Kardon surround
system boasting 11 high-performance
speakers. You name it, you can get it
in the X1. Just grab what I like to call
the ‘BMW Menu’ and choose any extra
you want.
Performance is certainly not lacking
either. It has a claimed top speed of
205km/h and sprints from zero to
100 in just 7.3 seconds. That shames
even some so-called “sports” cars. Even
though the X1 is a scale down in size
from both the X5 and the X3, it has
plenty of storage space in the back and
certainly gives a sense of a much larger
car from the driver’s seat. You may not
sit as high off the road as its sister cars,
but it still gives you the feeling of safety
and dominance.
So there you have it. BMW’s offering
for the SAV market. If you want a car for
all seasons then this is it. This is one car
you’ll look back on and say, “I’m glad I
paid the price”.
NB. In the 1989 grand final,
Hawthorn indeed paid the price.
It went on to win one of the toughest,
most brutal and most spectacular grand
finals the game of AFL has ever seen,
defeating Geelong by one goal.
Steven Quartermain
Spec check:
Since the launch of the BMW X1 in April, three further model variants have been
introduced to the all-new BMW X1 line-up with two petrol engine models; sDrive18i,
xDrive25i and the diesel sDrive variant; sDrive20d.
Choosing a BMW X1 with rear-wheel drive means you will be able to enjoy typical
BMW agility and driving pleasure – namely, precise handling, flawless cornering
ability and incomparable dynamics. Plus, the lower weight of the sDrive system
compared with xDrive makes the BMW X1 – already an outstanding performer when
it comes to fuel economy – even more efficient.
BMW X1 sDrive18i
BMW x1 sDrive20d
Engine: Four-cylinder petrol
Power Output: 110kW
Max Torque: 200Nm
Acceleration: 0 –100km/h: 9.7sec
Fuel Consumption: 8.2 Litres/100km
CO2 Emissions: 191g/km
Power Output: 130kW
Max Torque: 350Nm
BMW x1 xDrive20d
BMW X1 xDrive23d
Power Output: 130kW
Max Torque: 350Nm
Acceleration: 0 –100 km/h: 8.4sec
Engine: Four-cylinder diesel with
BMW Twin Power Turbo
Power Output: 150kW
Max Torque: 400Nm
BMWx1 xDrive25i
Power Output: 160kW
Max Torque: 280Nm
Interested in a test drive?
Send back the enclosed reply
paid enquiry card in this edition of
Evolution and we will be in touch to
arrange your exclusive test drive.
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Doncaster BMW
Joy is putting safety f irst
Recent changes to Victorian road laws regarding the use of
mobile phones while driving mean that now is the time to
upgrade your in-car calling accessories.
Service, Parts and Lifestyle News
The BMW Snap-in Phone Adaptor is the perfect connector for
your existing mobile while you are driving and is available for a
multitude of phones, including the Apple iPhone and Blackberry.
Also available is a BMW Bluetooth Headset, which is a totally
portable and a complete hands-free solution. Importantly, both
options allow you to make and receive mobile calls legally and
without distraction while driving.
Another important safety factor as we approach summer
holidays is to book in for a BMW Holiday Check if you are
planning a drive away. This will ensure your BMW is in peak
condition, providing you with endless driving pleasure.
The BMW Holiday Check is a comprehensive check that covers
such items as lights, anti-freeze, coolant levels, engine oil levels,
steering and clutch hydraulics.
Lifestyle store specials
X6 Performance Parts
The newly released BMW Performance Range for the BMW X6 boasts uncompromising dynamic
performance with its powerful and expressive design.
This range is the ultimate way to express the individuality of your BMW X6. All parts complement any
existing options on your vehicle such as Park Distance Control and Active Cruise Control, can be fitted
to any build date and come with the peace of mind of purchasing genuine BMW products.
Highlights of the X6 Performance Parts Range include an Aerodynamic Package, exclusive alloy wheels,
rear window fins, rear spoiler and kidney grilles. Please contact our Parts Department at Bundoora or
Doncaster and talk to our Parts Specialists to see how you can individualise your own X6.
Airport Service – a trip away
can leave you and your vehicle
refreshed
The BMW Airport Service is a unique value-add service which is designed
to allow those who travel frequently make the best use of their time whilst
away to have a routine service or repair work carried out on their vehicle.
There is no need to interrupt busy schedules. Its convenience and ease of
use ensures that customers can get on with their lives. Please contact our
Service Department to discuss how you can utilise this efficient service
when you next travel.
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Our Lifestyle Store has two current special offers,
available at either Doncaster or Bundoora. Stock is
strictly limited. While in store, be sure to
check out our new collection for the BMW
Yatchsport Range or view online at
www.doncasterbmw.com.au>lifestylestore.
1. BMW Onboard Case
Part Number 8022 0433 961
RRP: $179 Special Price: $132
2. BMW Travel Bag
Part Number 8022 0433 963
RRP: $159 Special Price: $121
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Tyre and Rim Insurance
BMW Tyre and Rim insurance offers convenience and flexibility and is
designed to cover you if your vehicle’s tyres are punctured, suffer a blowout
or are damaged by various road hazards. This insurance pays you for the
cost of repairing or replacing your tyres and rims up to a maximum amount.
Speak to your Service Advisor when next in the dealership for a service or
contact our Finance and Insurance Division on (03) 8848 0000.
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Classic Moment
The original BMW M3 never off icially made its way to Australia, but we found a
devoted BMW owner from Melbourne who just happens to drive a classic that
started a phenomenon.
W
hen
Melbourne
doctor Paul Kertes
bought his first
BMW ten years
ago, he had no
idea it would be the catalyst that ignited
such a passion for the German marque
and one that would eventually lead him to
a very special car.
With new enthusiasm after purchasing
his first BMW, Paul joined the BMW Car
Club of Victoria in 2000 and was soon
infected by the club’s ebullience and passion
for the brand. “At various concourse and
drive events I was taken with some of the
older classic BMW models and, when the
opportunity to own one came along, I had
no hesitation.” That first classic BMW is still
housed in the Kertes’ garage today, a fully
restored 1974 2002 tii. Some other very
desirable beauties that also reside on the
premises are ‘his and hers’ daily drivers,
including a current model E92 M3 Coupé
and an E46 325Ci Convertible, as well
as a modified 1983 E30 325i ‘weekend
warrior’. The latter is raced as part of the
BMW E30 Racing Group in Victoria.
There is one car, though, that Dr Kertes
holds the keys to that really stands out – a
stunning 1986 M3 Coupé. This striking
and very rare machine is an original
E30 M3 from the batch of the first 5,000
cars built for homologation purposes
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in September to December 1986.
A basic conversion to right-hand-drive
was performed by an importer in
Newcastle, NSW (BMW only ever made
this model in left-hand-drive), but after
driving it home to Melbourne in 2005,
Paul decided to refine the conversion.
“I spent months getting the details right.
Things like the wipers were still on the
wrong side, the mirrors were wrong and
even the headlights needed to be changed
over.” Last year, the bodywork was treated
to a full respray, bringing the car back to
showroom condition and meeting Paul’s
understandably high expectations.
When asked what it is about his classic
BMW that he admires so much, Paul
detailed, “I love the history of the model,
the racing pedigree, how it sounds and
most importantly of all, how it handles.
The feedback it gives you through the
steering wheel and the driver’s seat is
simply awesome.”
Andrew van der Mei
Classic Facts:
The E30 M3 was BMW’s homologation
special designed to compete in
European touring car racing. Improved
aerodynamics, a high – performance
2.3 – litre four-cylinder engine pushing
out 150kW and race-tuned suspension
all played a part in making the M3
unbeatable on the track. Although Paul
has made a few minor modifications to
his car to improve driveablility, he has
been careful in choosing all original
E30 M3 parts. These include a front
suspension strut brace, an air box and
steering wheel from an Evo II E30 M3,
as well as 16 – inch alloy wheels from
a Sports Evolution (Evo III) E30 M3.
Interestingly, Peter Henry, a famous
British motoring writer from that era,
originally owned these wheels.
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Saffire Resort
Wine Glass Bay
Discover more of
Tasmania
Long lauded by locals as ‘God’s Country’, the Freycinet Peninsula is a world of
pristine, white-sanded beaches and sparkling turquoise waters to explore.
A
vid readers will have read
last
edition’s
Discover
Tasmania Part One article
on our road trip from Hobart
via the west coast to Cradle
Mountain, where we left you settled by
a log fire at Cradle Mountain Chateau.
In Discover Tasmania Part Two we take
you on a drive down the east coast for a
breathtaking holiday this summer. The east
coast of Tasmania is the perfect destination
for finding hidden seaside gems that are
just waiting to be discovered.
Descending from the sweeping bends
of the Cradle Mountain roads into the
valley is where you will find the riverside
city of Launceston. A great place to stop
off for a meal, the city holds the reputation
for the best food and wine experiences in
the state. If time is on your hands, a scenic
drive through the stunning countryside to
taste some of the best wines on offer in the
Tamar Valley wine region is a must see.
A relaxing weekend on the greens and
fairways is an easy reality in Launceston.
Staying in five-star Manor suite comfort at
Country Club Tasmania you can choose
a chauffeur, self-drive or helicopter
transfer to the world-class Barnbougle
and the new 18-hole Lost Farm, playing
a round before returning to indulge in
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The Terrace’s finest gourmet delights.
But it would almost be a crime not to
road trip down the east coast, which is just
a couple of hours drive from Launceston,
starting with the fishing village of
St Helens in the north and then winding
its way down the picturesque coastline
to the spectacular Freycinet Peninsula.
Long lauded by locals as ‘God’s
Country’, the Freycinet Peninsula is a
world of pristine, white-sanded beaches
and sparkling turquoise waters to explore.
Nestled beyond the pink granite crags of
the Hazards Mountains is Wineglass Bay,
which is regularly named as one of the
world’s top ten beaches.
For a night of indulgence, the brand new,
$32 million Saffire Freycinet development
beckons, with its $1,500-a-night suite
packages featuring the gourmet delights
of renowned chef Hugh Whitehouse
(formerly of Darley’s at Lillianfels in the Blue
Mountains), a treatment in Spa Saffire and
your choice from 11 different activities
exploring the many and varied features of
the Freycinet Peninsula.
Of course, you don’t need to stop there. In
the $2,500-a-night premium suites you can
also indulge in premium food and wine,
in-room cooking and dining experiences,
slip quietly into your private courtyard and
Freycinet Lodge
plunge pool and enjoy a spa treatment
customised to your specific needs.
For those wanting a night in the Freycinet
National Park, Freycinet Lodge is a
two-time winner at The Australian
newspaper’s
Travel
and
Tourism
Awards for best lodge accommodation.
Freycinet Lodge features 60 cabins and
incomparable views across Great Oyster
Bay. The Bay Restaurant is one of the
best in the area, being recognised on
the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List two
years running.
Paula Catchpole
For more information about Tasmania
and the destinations mentioned in this
article, visit www.puretasmania.com.au
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Welcome to the Garden of
Ted Baker
Bag: Pleco $180
Rain Mac - Papilon $599
Belt - Clyford $135
Shoes: Citrella $325
Dress: Winx $399
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Pants: Caravan $279
Polo: Grayded $139
Scarf: Raskal $60
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Shorts: Ohara $195
Shoes: Edberg $199
Below: Dress: Ferrer $299
Bag: Willow $150
Left Top: Bag: Maggi $499
Left Bottom: Shoes: Greco $285
Suit: Charist $1,299
Shirt: Kopiko $295
Tie: Junipor $119.50
Top: Gateu $390
Skirt: Miuccia $270
Shoes: Haute $275
Shirt: Mungali $249
Knitted Woolen: $199
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Dress: Iwanga $450
Shoes: hame-clari $275
Visit www.tedbaker.com
to find your nearest store
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A Winter Travel Diary
Parthenon, Athens, Greece
The fishing village of Sigri, Mytilene, Greece
W
ell, family holidays,
what to do? My
wife Pam and I
thought that with
Nicole in her first
year of university and Nathan completing
year 11, this could be our last chance to
have a family vacation. We decided to
take up a long-standing offer from a good
friend, Harry, to visit his home island
of Mytilene (Lesvos) in Greece. With a
personal tour guide locked in for Greece
we thought we would make the most of
our holiday and include a little sightseeing
along the way.
We landed at Athens airport to a
o
o
summery 36 C ; it was only 10 C when
we left Melbourne’s winter. We’d chosen
to stay at The Hotel Plaka, just at the base
of the Acropolis. The hotel had a rare roof
top bar and outdoor lounge area to enjoy
watching beautiful sunsets – a favourite
spot of ours most nights after dinner.
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We spent our days walking the
cobblestone streets, going to the Ancient
Agora and looking around the local
shops. Climbing the Acropolis to the
Parthenon is amazing and you just stand
in wonder – how did the ancient Greeks
manage to build this massive marble
monument?
A visit to Hadrian’s Arch and The Temple
of Olympian Zeus was, in some ways,
more impressive than the Parthenon.
The sheer scale of the temple was mind
blowing and the attention to detail in
the columns was beautiful. We walked
on to the Hippodrome (or Panathenaic)
stadium that has hosted athletic games for
centuries. More recently, after a complete
restoration, it’s where the first modern
Olympics were held in the 1870s. It
was an amazing feeling to walk on the
track where elite Olympians have run
and competed, and then to sit in the
marble thrones where so many royals and
Exotic Spice Market, Istanbul, Turkey
dignitaries have sat in the past. Our son
Nathan, who is history mad, was in a
paradise of ancient times!
As well as sightseeing, the shopping
was brilliant with boutique art, jewellery
shops, craftsmen and even the oldest ‘flea’
market in Athens just around the corner.
The Greeks like to have ‘siesta time’ from
midday until mid afternoon and then all
the stores are open again until very late
every night.
The Greek people are very friendly and
we enjoyed lots of laughs with the locals.
The many restaurants around the area
were fantastic and we had no trouble
finding new food to try each day. The
kids discovered their favourite daily fix for
lunch was ‘pita gyros’ which is a small
pita bread filled with sliced meat, salad,
creamy mustard mayonnaise and chips;
not exactly diet food but yum!
It was time to move on and we set off
for a short stay in Istanbul, Turkey, which
is a quick flight away. It is another ancient
city with an amazing history. We did not
know really what to expect, but were
blown away by how good it was and
how much fun we had. Istanbul is a city
that crosses two continents.The Bosporus
separates Istanbul’s European side from its
Asian side and it was only in the 1970s
that two massive bridges were built to join
the two areas. All previous commuting
was only by ferry.
Here we visited ancient Roman walls,
aqueducts and obelisks, the Christian
church of Aya Sophia and the Byzantine
Chora church. We also saw the Muslim
Blue and Suleymaniye Mosques – the
architecture was amazing. To escape
o
the 38C heat we took a trip under
the city into the enchanting, cool
underground world of the Basilica cistern
where water was originally stored for
the Palace of Byzantium. A visit to
Istanbul is not complete without a visit to
the Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman
Sultans, complete with treasury, parklands
and of course a harem. A museum area
now houses a fabulous collection of
jewellery, jewelled armour, furniture and
period clothing.
Shopping in the Grand Bazaar was
really fun with all its gold, clothing and
homewares. The spice bazaar was
also a delight to the senses with all the
beautiful aromas, treats to eat and vibrant
colours.
We could have been restaurant owners
in Turkey; if we had taken up the offers
from local shop keepers to trade our
daughter Nicole (who’s blonde and so
a rarity in Turkey), as their wife, for their
establishment. Much to Nicole’s horror
we decided we should wait and see if
we could get at least two restaurants or
maybe a cake shop!
Since the pace of the trip had been
pretty ‘full on’, it was now time to slow
it down a little and head to the beautiful
Greek Island of Mytilene (or Lesvos), just
12kms off the Turkish coast. We were
staying about an hour’s drive from the
capital, which is also called Mytilene, in
the northern coastal village of Petra. The
Blue Sky Hotel is a lovely boutique hotel.
With a view of the monastery built on
top of a rocky outcrop in 1747 from our
Snow Desert in Dubai, UAE
balconies and the pool just below, you
could not ask for more. We quickly settled
into island ‘holiday mode’ with breakfast
by the pool at around 11am, lunch at
around 3pm, then a siesta or lazing in the
pool and dinner anytime after 9pm.
One evening Harry and his family
(owners of the hotel) put on a special
Greek BBQ night that ended up as a
Big Greek Party! There was a Greek
fire dancing show and everyone was
involved in the Zorba dance. There was
plate smashing, dancing on the bar and
it was great fun for all.
Unfortunately, all good things must
come to an end and our time on the
island had flown by. We only had one
more stop before heading home: Dubai
(United Arab Emirates). Set in the desert
sands is a vibrant city with cutting-edge
architecture with Arabic flair. Arriving
in mid-summer at midnight it was a
o
comfortable 40 C and daytime temps
o
reached over 48 C ! We avoided the
heat and the outdoor souks (or markets)
o
by staying indoors to keep cool, -2O C
cold to be exact. What else would you
do to cool off in a desert country but go
to the snow? Believe it or not we spent
our afternoon throwing snow at each
other and sliding down toboggan runs!
Flying home we could look back
at what a great holiday it had been.
We know we have really whet the
appetite of Nicole and Nathan to travel
more and also how much we want to
continue our travel diaries in the future.
Greg Exley
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Master Achiever
George Calombaris is certainly one master achiever. With the second season of
the highly successful MasterChef behind him and overseeing four highly successful
restaurants, he still f inds time to enjoy his BMW.
G
eorge Calombaris has
been awarded more
accolades for his work
than most receive in
a lifetime, and this
exuberant chef is still just 31 years of
age. George’s molecular gastronomy
has seen him become a much
talked about chef in the international
cooking circuit.
In 2004, the Global Food and Wine
Magazine voted George one of the
Top 40 Chefs of Influence. George has
always been fascinated by food and is
inspired by his mother and grandmother,
two brilliant cooks. Although born and
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bred in Melbourne, the centre of his early
learning was his Greek heritage. With
its rich and varied cuisine, there was
no doubt that this would later become
George’s trademark.
In the Age Good Food Guide
(2004), George was awarded with Young
Chef of the Year 2004. Following these
awards, George was swiftly approached
to Guest Chef on many television
programs, later taking on a regular
appearance on Ready Steady Cook. And
of course is now a judge on the massive
hit of MasterChef! This certainly was the
hot topic here in the office during the
recent screening of season two.
With an amazing array of awardwinning restaurants, including the
Press Club, Maha, Hellenic Republic,
The Belvedere Club and the soon-tobe-opened St Katherine’s, George
is certainly one busy and ambitious
person. As a BMW Australia Brand
Ambassador, George is the proud
driver of a BMW M3 and still
finds time to enjoy getting around his
home town of Melbourne in style.
The Hellenic Republic, Melbourne’s
hottest Greek tavern, is the place to
experience traditional Greek tavern
cuisine with a fresh twist. Conveniently
located for our Evolution readers in
Brunswick, a visit for breakfast, lunch or
dinner is sure to impress. This is a busy
and bustling restaurant that is noisy,
brash and very Greek.
There are also exciting opportunities from
time to time to get up close and personal
with George and ask that burning question
that only a master chef can answer. Join
George Calombaris and his head chef
Travis McAuley for lunch in early October
and they will be available to answer all
of your enquiries in person. If you miss
the one in October, be sure to keep an
eye on their website for future events.
To be your very own master chef at home
try George’s Prawn Saganaki featured
here. It is sure to delight the toughest
family critic.
Jane Hathaway
To make a booking:
Hellenic Republic
434 Lygon Street
Brunswick VIC 3057
(03) 9381 1222
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au
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Lifestyle Technology
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Today, Soniq is one of the most successful suppliers of
everyday consumer electronics in Australia.
Offering an impressive variety of quality lifestyle products,
including High Definition LCD and Plasma TVs, Soniq
provides the perfect solution – a range that delivers on price,
performance and reliability. With components shared from the
likes of Panasonic, LG, and Samsung, as well as the peace
of mind of an integral manufacturer’s warranty, you can be
assured that quality is paramount.
Along with major local retail outlets, Soniq is also sold
internationally throughout the Middle East, Sri Lanka,
Canada, Hong Kong, China and New Zealand.
Artist
On the trail of an
Looking for a day trip to take on a beautiful spring day…then read on.
T
he Mornington Peninsula is
the perfect destination for
the art enthusiast to take on a
weekend day trip. With over
26 active studios located across
the Peninsula, it offers the chance to
see the artists in their studios against
the backdrop of the beautiful beaches,
rugged coast line and natural bush that
inspires their work.
The studios are dotted all across the
map, leading visitors on a meandering
tour through painters, ceramic artists,
sculptors, photographers and iron workers.
All studios are inviting spaces to browse
their work or even just drop in for a chat to
meet the creators behind the work.
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Local personality and contemporary
artist, Michael Leeworthy, is a very
active member of the Peninsula art
scene and the community he lives in.
For 26 years Michael has lived in
Red Hill where he paints and teaches
out of his studio. His work includes
landscapes, abstract and figurative
works which at times cross over the
realm to the symbolic with an element
of mystery to his viewer.
Michael has been instrumental in
promoting the Mornington Peninsula
as an arts region amongst many other
associations, galleries, charities and
community events that he participates in.
Exuberant, engaging and the source of
So if you are looking for that perfect TV to complete
your Al-fresco area, your teenager’s bedroom or your
beach house, then be sure to look at Soniq’s
extensive range.
Some of their latest products include the following:
1. 10” Portable DVD Player with DivX
2. 50” Plasma TV with HD TV Turner Version
3. A brand new blu-ray player
4. 8” Portable DVD Player with DivX
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a wealth of stories, Michael’s studio is a
must stop when visiting the region.
With a lunch break along the way at
one of the Peninsula’s beautiful wineries
or even an evening stopover at a B&B,
a visit to this region is the perfect mini
break from Melbourne this spring.
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Jane Hathaway
Visit www.virtualsorrento.com.au
for information on upcoming studio
open days.
To contact Michael Leeworthy
email: [email protected],
phone (03) 5989 2776 or
133 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill.
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Doncaster BMW
MINI Scoop
2010 Life Ball – MINI makes red
carpet appearance in Vienna
Munich/Vienna > On 17 July, celebrity fashion designers Diane von
Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole and Calvin Klein Collection’s Francisco Costa
personally unveiled to the public the 2010 Life Ball MINIs they designed.
Diane von Furstenberg captivated onlookers with a bright red MINI
which she had sprinkled with numerous colourful lips. Kenneth Cole had
a gleaming silver MINI Cabrio with a surface of brushed metal and some
8,000 studs applied by hand! Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa designed
the MINI Countryman in matt black paintwork with a reflective logo on
each of the front doors and tinted windows, which lent the car a certain
mystique. On the night, the Calvin Klein MINI Countryman sold for
€40,000, the other two will be auctioned at later events. This was MINI’s
tenth successive involvement in Europe’s leading AIDS charity event.
WIN
MINI mingles at FIFA 2010
World Cup in South Africa
Sign up to MINISpace.com to take part in creative competitions and win! You
can also share videos with friends on Facebook and Twitter or ‘favourite’ the
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South Africa > If you believed the Vuvuzela had been the craziest
item of the South African fan, you were wrong! Next to the famous
plastictrumpet, the Makarapa is the top football item in South Africa.
The MINI Countryman wears the popular, individually created hardhat
and mixes it up with the soccer fans in South Africa.
MINI TV App for
Apple iPad & iPhone
The MINI TV App is your source for all
the latest and greatest MINI videos!
It offers you the entire library of MINI
videos: from viral clips and ads to
interviews with MINI designers and
reports from the track. The MINI TV
App keeps all these lovely videos
organised and at your fingertips.
John Cooper Works
World Championship 50
Who would have thought turning 50 could become such
a blockbuster year for everything MINI in the world? The
Limited Edition MINI 50 Camden, the MINI 50 Mayfair and
now the John Cooper Works World Championship 50. With
a strictly limited production run of 500 units worldwide
– each individually numbered – it will become one of the
most exclusive MINI models ever produced!
Just ten of the limited John Cooper Works WC50s,
including the 500th vehicle, are coming to Australia.
This MINI special edition was inspired by John Cooper’s
son, Mike. His signature appears on the facia and on one
of the bonnet stripes. The car is based on the MINI John
Cooper Works and driven by a 155kW four-cylinder petrol
engine with Twin-Scroll turbo-charger and direct injection.
The production version features numerous exterior and
interior details reflecting the racing pedigree of the brand.
52 evolution excite your senses
52 evolution the anniversary edition
MINI set to join World
Rally Championship
from 2011
Munich > MINI is making a comeback on
the international rally circuit. From 2011,
the brand will compete at selected rounds
of the FIA World Rally Championship and
will go on to contest the entire season from
2012 onwards.
Exclusive launch party
for the new MINI Countryman
Milan > Against the backdrop of the Salone del Mobile,
MINI celebrated the launch of its new MINI Countryman
with an exclusive guest line-up and a host of friends.
The party, attended by numerous Italian and
international VIPs from the world of fashion, design
and lifestyle, fully lived up to the ‘Urban meets Country’
motto of the fourth addition to the MINI family. The
highlight of the event was the world premiere of the
new MINI Countryman song by Michelle Branch and
Timbaland, performed live on stage.
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The not so
mini
MINI
Introducing the all-new MINI Countryman.
T
he MINI Countryman bridges
the gap between the MINI
Clubman and a modern
Sports Activity Vehicle and is
guaranteed to be the most
versatile MINI vehicle yet! Due to hit our
shores in early 2011, this car stands out
through its unique look – it’s powerful,
robust and versatile in all its features
and appearances.
With an elevated seating position
that is optimised for comfort, the
Countryman is the first for many
things; first MINI to be built outside
the United Kingdom, first with
four passenger doors, first model
measuring more than four metres
in length and the first to have a
350-litre boot.
Manyfeatures that are famouslyMINI
will continue to be mirrored throughout
the Countryman, like the iconic roofline,
hexagon grille and large headlights
integrated into the hood. Larger body
dimensions, greater ground clearance,
a powerful stance and window graphics
extending around the entire car all
to help to create those unique MINI
proportions.
MINI’s new all-wheel-drive system
– called All4 – will be available as an
option. It utilises an electro-hydraulic
differential to split torque between the
front and rear wheels. MINI says 50%
of the engine’s torque is distributed to
the rear wheels in normal driving, with
up to 100% possible in difficult traction
situations.
With all the extra space this new
segment offers, you can imagine there
is a lot more fun to be had on the
inside and the Countryman boasts
some innovative design features.
For example, the central display and
air vents are surrounded by coloured
rings and the rear seats provide flexible
space with a 40:20:40 split. What’s really
cool is that there is an unconventional
connection thatexists between the front
and rearseats called the MINI Centre Rail.
Instead ofa predictable centre console,
the Centre Rail is a compartment which
extends from front to rear, opening
new options for integrating all kinds
of storage boxes, cup holders, external
audio devices, mobile phones and other
comfort features.
Now for the engines! A total of five
engines will be offered, two of which
will be diesel. The One D Countryman
has a maximum torque of 215Nm
and releases only 115g/km of CO2.
The Cooper S 1.6-litre petrol engine
will now combine turbo-charging with
direct injection and fully variable valve
management. The features typical of
everyMINI, apartfrom the characteristic
design of the car, are its thrilling, very
agile handling and premium quality,
which is quite unique in the small-car
segment. MINI Cooper S Countryman
has a truly outstanding level of
efficiency, with fuel consumption in
the European Union test cycle of 6.3
litres/100 kilometres and a tiny CO2
rating of 146 grams per kilometre. It
accelerates from a standstill to 100km/h
in just 7.6 seconds and has a top speed
of 215km/h.
The MINI brand sent out clear growth
signals through its presence at this
year’s Auto China 2010. The MINI lineup will expand to six models in 2011
when the company’s new Coupé and
Roadster models go into production –
the ideal conditions for continuing the
MINI success story.
Kassy Rimmelzwaan
Interested? Receive exclusive,
up-to-date information by registering
for MINI Countryman Backstage.
Visit www.minibackstage.com
follow the instructions and be sure
to select Doncaster MINI Garage as
your chosen dealer.
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Spec Check:
Mini Cooper Countryman
MINI Cooper D Countryman
Engine: Four-cylinder petrol engine with fully
variable valve management based on the BMW
Group’s VALVETRONIC technology
Capacity: 1,598cc
Transmission: Manual/Automatic
Max Torque: 160Nm/4,250rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100km/h: 10.5 secs/11.6 secs
Fuel Consumption: 6.0L/100kms/7.2L/100kms
CO2 emissions: 140g/km
Engine: Four-cylinder turbo diesel with
aluminium crankcase, common-rail injection and
variableturbine geometry
Capacity: 1,598cc
Transmission: Manual
Max Torque: 270Nm/1,750-2,250rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100km/h: 10.9secs
Fuel Consumption: 4.4L/100kms
Mini Cooper S Countryman
MINI Cooper D Countryman ALL4
Capacity: 1,598cc
Power Output: 135kW/5500rpm
Max Torque: 240Nm/1600 – 5,000rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100km/h: 7.6 secs/7.9secs
Fuel Consumption: 6.1L/100kms/7.1L/100kms
CO2 emissions: 143/166g/km
Engine: Four-cylinder turbo diesel with aluminium
crankcase, common-rail injection and variable
turbine geometry
Capacity: 1,598cc
Transmission: Manual
Max Torque: 270Nm/1,750 – 2,250rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100km/h: 11.6secs
Fuel Consumption: 4.9L/100kms
MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4
Exterior dimensions
Capacity: 1,598cc
Max Torque: 240Nm/1,600 – 5,000rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100km/h: 7.9secs/8.3secs
Fuel Consumption: 6.7L/100kms/7.7l/100kms
CO2 emissions: 157/180g/km
Length: 4,097 millimetres
(MINI Cooper S Countryman: 4,110 millimetres)
Width: 1,789 millimetres
Height: 1,561 millimetres
Wheelbase: 2,595 millimetres
*Specifications based on overseas models.
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ClubMini Motorsport drivers with their support team:
Peter Kaiser, Scott Manson, Geoff Vernon, Chris Jordon and David Patmore
MINI Motorsport
D
oncasterMINI Garage has
continued its association
with
ClubMINI,
the
Victorian MINI Car Club,
in 2010 by sponsoring
the ClubMINI Motorsport team.
This team is made up of a group of
five MINI fanatics, including our very
own Service General Manager, Peter
Kaiser.
ClubMINI Motorsports participates in
a number of Motorsport events over
the year, but the highlight on the
calendar are two six – hour endurance
events, with one at Phillip Island
Raceway and the second at Winton
Raceway in Benalla. These events
are run over two days and are action
packed.
The Phillip Island six – hour event
fields and it still remains the most
exciting event in the nation for clubbased competitors. The race has been
designed in the spirit and history of the
six – hour Relay Race, with the addition
of many different elements and
exciting new innovations designed to
make it more appealing to a broader
cross-section of competitors.
With 50 teams and 300 competitors,
the competition on the track is fierce.
After a third place in 2008, ClubMINI
Motorsport were able to move up
the podium to first place this year,
congratulations! Other supporters
who contributed to the win included
SSG Signage, Donnellans Tyres,
Castrol, Batch Chemicals and Charlie
Battistti & Co.
ClubMINI has been in existence
since 2003 and membership is open
to anyone who owns or drives a
post-2001 MINI. The club provides
the opportunities to get to know your
MINI and enjoy the company of
a diverse group of will-minded
enthusiasts. If you are keen, visit
www.clubMINI.com.au.
Jane Hathaway
held in early August is now in its
sixth year. The event is conducted at
Australia’s premier race track, The
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, and is
held in conjunction by The Gippsland
Car Club Inc., The Victorian MINI Club
Inc. and the Phillip Island Auto Racing
Club Ltd.
The first five years of running the
event saw capacity or near capacity
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excite your senses
vision for the future evolution
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Events
to excite your senses
X1 Launch
On an unseasonably cool night in April, our Bundoora dealership
came alive with excitement for the all-new BMW X1. The launch was
themed around the four seasons reflecting the spontaneous use of the
X1 Sports Activity Vehicle. With many new faces, delicious canapés
and an atmosphere of stirring anticipation, the evening had all the
characteristics to be a night to remember. Guest speaker Graeme
Joy, an intrepid outdoor explorer who is the only Australian to ski
the North Pole, commenced the formalities with a perfect speech
that tied in to the outdoor lifestyle branding of the night. With a few
words from Ingo, the long-awaited X1 was revealed in a dramatic
cloud of smoke. Guests swarmed the car to touch and get a feel for
the vehicle by sitting inside and exploring the interior. As all good
nights must come to an end, one lucky guest was the recipient of
a door prize donated by Leica, a camera worth over $1,200!
The launch was a success with a lot of interest shown in BMW’s
newest shining star, a telling sign that BMW’s future is looking bright.
Doncaster BMW
Golf Cup International
The Doncaster BMW Golf Cup was held at Heritage Golf and Country Club
on Thursday 20 May 2010. With almost 80 competitors taking to the course,
the day raised a total of $4,396 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Our special
guest on the day was Bruce Green, twice Victorian PGA Champion and
winner of more than 40 Pro-Ams. The day concluded with a presentation dinner
featuring a photo montage of the players from the day and a speech from
Bruce Green. Congratulations to our winners Brendon Holmes Men’s A,
Kieran Dunleavy Men’s B and Sasha Crewes for the Ladies’, who will represent
Doncaster BMW at the Australian Final in early 2011.
Doncaster BMW Ladies Night –
Village Gold Class
Doncaster BMW spoiled some lucky
guests to a ladies night out of indulgence
and entertainment at Village Gold Class
for a private viewing of Sex and the City
2 in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
With cocktails on arrival and gourmet
food throughout the film, the evening was
truly exceptional and raised much-needed
funds for the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
5 Series Launch
Doncaster BMW held two launches, one at Doncaster and one
at the Bundoora dealership, where the new striking figure of the
BMW 5 Series was revealed. Both nights had a Rönisch pianist
entertaining while guests were invited to explore BMW’s latest
Ultimate Driving Machine. With a relaxed setting of classical music,
appetising fingerfood and great company, the night was very
enjoyable for all who attended.
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