Mini Countryman--3 months in production alreadyToday 16:59
Advanced assistance systems for greater comfort and safety.
Innovative assistance systems support the driver with new functions. With the optional Driving Assistant Professional, partially automated Level 2 driving on motorway-like routes is possible for the first time. This allows the driver to take his hands off the steering wheel at speeds of up to 60 km/h, provided that he continues to closely monitor traffic and remains ready to intervene at any time. In addition, the assistant can identify gaps in traffic necessary to change lanes towards the exit. It then brings the vehicle to the optimal speed for assisted lane change.
To enable production of up to 350,000 units a year – 100,000 more than previously – Plant Leipzig has been continuously upgraded since 2018, with extensive additions and upgrades to the bodyshop, paintshop, assembly and logistics. “Our cars and components are very much in demand. In recent years the BMW Group has invested around 1.6 billion euros in the Leipzig site to produce additional vehicles and electric components, and now we’re increasing vehicle volumes too – which is great news for our plant,” said Petra Peterhänsel, Plant Director.
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0442879EN/the-mini-countryman-e-in-favoured-trim:-fully-electric-and-versatile?language=en
The main driver behind the volume increase is the MINI Countryman. During the course of 2024, output will rise to almost 500 units a day – on top of the 800 or so BMW vehicles the plant is producing. What’s more, thanks to its flexible production system, Plant Leipzig is in a position to respond quickly to customer demand, for example by increasing the share of fully electric vehicles.