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With many 2010 models just around the corner, BMW AG announces small pricing increase on some of their vehicles, sold in Germany, starting in January 2010. Along with the price change, BMW will include some options in the standard configuration.

The price increase affects only certain models. BMW X1, X5, X6, 5 GT, 3 Series Coupe and Convertible pricing will not increase.

The cheapest entry into BMW’s lineup continues to be the BMW 116i which now sells at a base price of €22,100, only €100 more than the 2009 model. For all other models in the 1 Series lineup, the price increase is around €250. The super fuel efficient 116d will now sell for € 24,200.

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BMW releases the pricing for the new Active Hybrid X6. The first BMW hybrid available for the consumers is priced at 102,900 euros in German market, around $147,000 at the current conversion rates. For Europe, the X6 ActiveHybrid will launch in April 2010.

The X6 Hybrid is powered by an unique two-mode system, a combination of a V8 petrol engine and an electric drive. The base V8 twin-turbo engine produces 407 horsepower and the two electric motors output 91 hp and 86 hp, respectively, with peak torque values of 192 lb-ft and 206 lb-ft. Top speed in the electric mode is 37 mph, maximum range is 1.6 miles.

The maximum power available for the X6 Hybrid is rated at 480 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. The X6 Hybrid uses a 7-Speed automatic transmission and several EfficientDynamics technologies.

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The 2010 BMW ordering guides for all the U.S models have been released to the dealerships. Those of you that live in the U.S., I’m sure you’ve been expecting these for a while, as far as our other readers across the globe, I know it’s not directly relevant to you, but you can at least take a peek and see what options are offered here in the U.S. compared to your country.

Some of the big changes in the MY2010 models are related to the entry level 3 Series in the U.S.: 328. These 2010 models will NOT include the moonroof anymore which can be purchased as a stand alone option for $1,000. It is also part of the Premium Package. This is good news for some people that were looking to shave off some pound of their cars(yes, plenty of us are crazy enough to do that), but it can also be disappointing for those of you that enjoy having a moonroof as a standard feature.

For the 328i Sedan and xDrive models, there is a new package available, ZVP Value Package, which includes Leather Dakota, 17 inch wheels with all-season tires and iPod/USB adapter. The ZMP M Sport Package is available on all the 3 Series models, excluding the 335d.

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As we hinted a couple of weeks back, the U.S pricing of the new BMW X5 M and X6 M has just been released and it is pretty much what we expected.

The BMW X5 M has a base price of $85,400 while the X6 M is priced at $88,900. At this time, the ordering guides are not available, but we should see them within the next two weeks.

The “twin Ms” will make their way into the BMW dealerships in the fall.

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It looks our German friends are quick to release the pricing of the new BMW X5 M and X6 M, same as it happened with the Z4 shortly after the launch. As expect, their pricing jumps over the 100k mark, euros of course, with the more expensive BMW X6 M being valued at 108,500 euros.

The X5 M follows closely with a base price of 105,900 euros, making the “M twins” one of the most BMWs out there.

I still expect the U.S pricing to be in the $90,000 range, but we’ll find out next week.

One of their main competitors, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is priced at 133,970 euros, making the X6 M, at least on paper, a better buy. Turbo S outputs 550 horsepower.

The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG which has always been considered a direct competitor to the X5 is priced at 104,480 euros.

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Good news for some BMW fans, not all the 2010 models have received a price increase. The BMW M5, M6 and the 6 Series are being priced the same as in 2009. The M5 still has a base price of $85,500 while the M6 price is set at $102,000.

Both M5 and M6, along with the 6 Series, receive the all-new iDrive system and the HD Radio. The 6 Series will have the Sport Automatic Transmission as standard while the Manual will set you back another $250.

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Thanks to our dear readers and friends, we got our hands on the official bulletin with the BMW M Sport Package information that was released to the dealerships yesterday. We have already covered some basics in our previous article, but this bulletin might answer other questions that you have.

The M Sport Package will be available in March for the following models: 128i, 550i and 3 Series (excluding 335d). The X5 M Package will be available for April built vehicles. Two new M colors can be ordered, LeMans Blue Metallic and Carbon Black.

Here is the full bulletin:

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Update: BMW M Sport Package Official Bulletin

Just in, the M Sport Package pricing for the U.S models has been released. As we mentioned several times before, several BMW vehicles will have an M Sport Package as an option. All the BMW 3 Series variants, along with the 135i, 5 Series and X5 will get their own version of the ZMP, the M Sport Package internal code.

Everyone has been wondering how much will this package cost and of course, many people started to speculate (including us), but now we have the official pricing:

• BMW 3 Series E90 Sedan $3750
• BMW 3 Series E91 Wagon $3270
• BMW 3 Series E92 Coupe $3250
• BMW 3 Series E93 $3250
• BMW 550i $4800
• BMW X5 3.0 and 4.8 $6500

I have to say that I am bit suprised by the high pricing set by BMWNA and since they are aggresively looking to boost sales, I expected lower prices across the line.

I have been saying for a while that this is the best time to buy a car, and especially a BMW. I have seen some insane deals on M cars, due to low APR offers and still high residual values.

BMW continues its push-sales strategy and they just announced an enhancement to their financing programs.

BMW USA is introducing a two payment program for select models throughout its vehicle line-up. In this initiative, BMW will make the first two payments (up to $750 per month / $1,500 max.) for vehicles financed through BMW Financial Services.
The program is available for 18 different BMW models, including a choice of BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, and X5 models.

According to Peter Miles, Executive Vice President, Operations, BMW of North America, BMW does not plan to continue these offers later during the year. Miles: “We are sending a signal to car buyers that this is a great time to shop for a new vehicle. With its unique 4-year/50,000 mile free maintenance program and good fuel economy BMW has always had a good value story. And with these finance offers on top, there has never been a better time to get into a new BMW”.

[Source: BMW USA ]

Fresh of the press, BMW has just confirmed that the recently launched BMW 335d and X5d will quality for a tax credit. The 3 Series Diesel tax credit is up to $900 while the X5d up to $1,800.

With a base price of  $44,725, the 335d is $3,200 higher than the regular 335i sedan, so the tax credit should help a bit. The base price of the X5 xDrive35d is $52,025.

Now let’s see if these tax credit will have an immediate impact on their sales.

Press Release after the jump

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