Hot! BMW AG: What's Next

[Design FIRST]

BMW Is Launching Cars "Like Baking Pretzels" And Says Even China Can’t Keep Up | Carscoops

It plans to launch 40 models in two years using AI, claiming it now outpaces Chinese rivals with fewer people and faster tools

www.carscoops.com

I find this absolutely wonderful.

Not too long ago, I was quick to lambast BMW on its "non-dedicated" ICE/BEV strategy. But now I'm eating crow. Served piping hot by Bavarian cooks. And that enhances my sense of connection as a native Bavarian. Although I haven't resided there for the past 45 years. As of the late 1960's, Bavaria underwent a rapid transformation from a financially strapped, primarily agrarian German federal state to one of Europe's most innovative technological powerhouses. And I'm very cool with that.

Merci, Madln und Buam !

 

[Serpens]

I find this absolutely wonderful.

Not too long ago, I was quick to lambast BMW on its "non-dedicated" ICE/BEV strategy. But now I'm eating crow. Served piping hot by Bavarian cooks. And that enhances my sense of connection as a native Bavarian. Although I haven't resided there for the past 45 years. As of the late 1960's, Bavaria underwent a rapid transformation from a financially strapped, primarily agrarian German federal state to one of Europe's most innovative technological powerhouses. And I'm very cool with that.

Merci, Madln und Buam !

I mean they basically are using a mixture of platforms though. We've got multi energy CLAR and dedicated EV Neue Klasse. I generally agree with your sentiment though, BMW played it right this cycle.

 

[Bradman]

40 models in 2 years? Hard to believe.

 

[Mars1965]

Journalists of Autoweek in the Netherlands are hyping about this model, which is shown in the IX3 video.

I gues this concept is old; similar was shown some 10 years ago.

 

[SCOTT27]

It’s an Avatar based on the Next 100.

 

[advantage20]

40 models in 2 years? Hard to believe.

40 models in like, iX3, X3 M, ICE 3 Series, EV 3 Series, ICE M3, EV M3, already being 6 separate models (I haven't counted the potential Touring versions), as well as upcoming facelifts of current ICE and EV models (LCI 5 Series in ICE and EV guise, sedan, Touring and M versions, already make up for at least 5 models).

 

[bmwblog]

Journalists of Autoweek in the Netherlands are hyping about this model, which is shown in the IX3 video.

I gues this concept is old; similar was shown some 10 years ago.

We wrote about that first. It's simply just a render to show some ADAS features. Nothing more.

 

[Bradman]

BMW will update ALL of its cars with radical new tech and designs | Autocar

Design concept and tech introduced on iX3 will reach rest of brand's line-up within years via extensive facelifts

www.autocar.co.uk

So the G60 5 Series LCI will have a new look. Neue Klasse look.

 

[bmwblog]

BMW will update ALL of its cars with radical new tech and designs | Autocar

Design concept and tech introduced on iX3 will reach rest of brand's line-up within years via extensive facelifts

www.autocar.co.uk

So the G60 5 Series LCI will have a new look. Neue Klasse look.

Not really. Inside yes, outside not so extreme

 

[klier]

Aaah yes, the EQ5

 

[Design FIRST]

Journalists of Autoweek in the Netherlands are hyping about this model, which is shown in the IX3 video.

I gues this concept is old; similar was shown some 10 years ago.

Save the proportions of the architecture's silhouette, I really like this. Something a bit more proportionately related to a lower and more rakish NKL i3 sedan could be stunning. Or with a larger footprint, a future i5.

 

[Uygar]

I actually think the i3’s rear end design could look very similar to this. The “ass dimple” seems to be not present in the spy shots. And the taillight graphics looks the same.

 

[Esp5]

iX1

More pics:

2028 BMW iX1 Spied Hiding Massive Changes

The next-generation BMW iX1 makes a surprise appearance in front of the spy camera. It already carries the final body and headlights.

www.bmwblog.com

 

[Gor134]

I was wondering why the proportions looked so funky - guess it's based on the X3L wheelbase.

 

[Uygar]

I was wondering why the proportions looked so funky - guess it's based on the X3L wheelbase.

Looks really big for its class. Basically a mini iX3. It could also be the proportions tricking us.

 

[SCOTT27]

Looks really big for its class. Basically a mini iX3. It could also be the proportions tricking us.

More or less a smaller iX3. Some details may differ visually. But this seems to be the formula.

 

[leylandi]

The smallest matryoshka doll has been revealed

 

[Design FIRST]

The smallest matryoshka doll has been revealed

Something that I personally do not mind. Homogenity can, it executed properly, can actually promote the dynamic of design rather than dilute it. IMHO, this recipe applied to future BMW sedans/Tourings/GC's from the NKL i3 upwards could work very well. And I am convinced that it will very well with future BMW SUV/SAC offerings as well.

 

[Uygar]

The smallest matryoshka doll has been revealed

Such a shame for BMW if this ends up happening. After all these years of experimenting and giving us cool designs they seem to be going to the exact opposite route.
Mercedes is experimenting much more with the new GLA, AMG GT XX, New Electric C, etc.
I hope they don’t end up looking the same.
For folks like me that love design, it’s horrible news.

 

[Uygar]

Looks awesome