Official Thread BMW Vision Neue Klasse

[Bradman]

I like these "added" bumpers. Just like in old cars. I hope this idea goes into production.

 

[klier]

I like these "added" bumpers. Just like in old cars. I hope this idea goes into production.

Yeah I really like them too. And I only see upsides:

- The design of the car is more lean without the added bulk in the form of more bumpers.
- It keeps the actual car/paint completely free of scratches
- The material (which undoubtedly is some recycled plastic) should be cheap, quick and easy to fix (no painting)
- The textured nature makes it hard to even detect minor damage from collisions.

In short, I don't see why the wouldn't take this idea into production. Let's hope they do go into production indeed.

 

[Bradman]

But spy photos of iX3 don't make me optimistic about it.

 

[klier]

But spy photos of iX3 don't make me optimistic about it.

Ah right, I didn't check that one!

 

[SF Dede]

I like these "added" bumpers. Just like in old cars. I hope this idea goes into production.

What ”added” bumpers do you mean? The black things along the bottom?

 

[dalab]

I don't know if this suspension provision was seen? Is it typical of the concept/s or does it indicate something real internal to the NK?

 

[tristatez28lt1]

I don't know if this suspension provision was seen? Is it typical of the concept/s or does it indicate something real internal to the NK?

Concept build. Highly doubt that will be the NK production setup.

 

[klugscheisser87]

Probably NK SUV concept and a sports car above it?

 

[SCOTT27]

Probably NK SUV concept and a sports car above it?

Vision Neue Klasse Concept Sedan above the iX3.

 

[dalab]

Vision Neue Klasse Concept Sedan above the iX3.

There they describe the wheels as the first made from seat belt tips lol.
Seeing them already reveals something very special, they are impeccable.

 

[SCOTT27]

I really like the fact that the SUV typical moulding is present on the car. Gives it a more solid, active appearance despite being anything but.

 

[SKY]

Let's hope the NK can put BMW in the right design path once again.

Certainly, Audi and MB are way worse, but still.

 

[Uygar]

Well at least those wheels look nice!

 

[dalab]

Good image, if it looks pretty next to the prettiest, there is something going on.....

Langer: "This is what I presented as a design brief.",:
"I said, whatever we do with the car, the beltline should be the same as the E30."
This, Langer said, "gives the Vision Neue Klasse a heritage feel, without resorting to overtly retro styling."

Boss of BMW design, "another design inspiration came from the E21 3 Series. As you can see above, the nose is angled quite a bit, the overhangs are short and the bonnet is long.

 

[dalab]

Reminds me of this VW Santana/Passat, I think they are the closest taillights to the trunk lid I have ever seen.

 

[Tuffode]

Reminds me of a Lincoln MKZ.

 

[dalab]

Reminds me of a Lincoln MKZ.

With so much surface to play on, the lighting signature will be key to approving or banishing it.

 

[dalab]

 

[Tuffode]

New Bugatti steering wheel is sort of similar to the Neue Klasse concept wheel with the upper and bottom spokes.

 

[klier]

^ First thing that came to mind when I saw the Tourbillon steering wheel. It's like a NK car lol

Probably NK SUV concept and a sports car above it?

Did we ever find out what the sports car above the iX3 is?

Could it be the 1 megawatt iM3 NK concept?

I actually think this is what Pebble Beach will give us a preview of.