BMW is embracing electrification transformation. Today, the company released a new concept car Vision Neue Klasse X. The car is positioned as a high-performance pure electric crossover vehicle (SAV) and is a new member of the Neue Klasse family following the sedan version of the Vision Neue Klasse released last year.
Neue Klasse means “new generation” in German, and this isn’t the first time BMW has used the name. As early as the 1960s, BMW launched a series of sports sedans under the name Neue Klasse, including the legendary BMW 2002 model. It was this series of models that saved BMW from the brink of bankruptcy.
Today, although BMW does not face an existential crisis like it did back then, the global automotive industry is undergoing tremendous changes. The launch of the Neue Klasse concept car series highlights BMW’s new vision for the future electrification era, which will completely reshape the BMW brand in terms of design, performance and driving experience.
According to IT House, Vision Neue Klasse X can be regarded as an electrified version of the future BMW X3. The new car will use a brand-new electric drive system, abandoning the discrete control unit design of traditional fuel models and instead using a powerful central processor for centralized control. This design will bring faster response, higher efficiency and more Best driving pleasure.
At the same time, the Neue Klasse series models will also use the sixth-generation eDrive electric drive technology and a new cylindrical lithium-ion battery. Compared with the current prismatic battery, the energy density has increased by 20%. Thanks to the 800-volt fast-charging architecture, a cruising range of 300 kilometers can be obtained in 10 minutes of charging. However, BMW has not announced the specific power and performance data of Neue Klasse X yet.
The most striking aspect of the Neue Klasse X is its design. Like the Neue Klasse concept sedan, the X’s silhouette is clean and simple. The iconic kidney grille is flattened and widened on the Neue Klasse concept sedan, while it maintains a towering stance on the X, which BMW says will be the centerpiece between its all-electric era sport utility vehicles and traditional sedans. one of the distinguishing features.
The side profile of the body is similar to that of the current BMW crossover, but thanks to the clever body proportion design, the overall appearance is lighter and more transparent. The outer edges of the A-pillar and B-pillar are tapered, making them look slender and slender from the outside, while maintaining the proper load-bearing strength on the inside. Of course, Neue Klasse’s iconic Hofmeister kink has also been retained, but on the X concept it appears on the rear window in the form of a phantom-like reflective decal.
In terms of interior, Vision Neue Klasse X adopts a minimalist style and incorporates a new connected technology experience. The traditional iDrive operating system will be eliminated and replaced by control via the central touch screen or steering wheel buttons. A full LCD instrument panel is located under the windshield and is supplemented by a head-up display to provide driving information. The center console only retains a few physical buttons, and the rest of the functions can be completed through touch operations.
It is worth mentioning that the interior of Neue Klasse uses a large number of renewable materials, such as plant- and mineral-based textile fabrics and interior components injection molded from recycled ocean plastic. The coral-colored suede-like interior is paired with a huge panoramic sunroof, creating a spacious and bright interior atmosphere.
Overall, the Vision Neue Klasse X concept car is both futuristic and has production potential. Although some details such as the design of the headlights and taillights may not be completely copied to the mass-produced models, the door handles, body stampings, and window openings all show maturity close to mass production. It is reported that BMW’s first Neue Klasse crossover will be officially put into production in 2025.
It is foreseeable that BMW’s future electrification path will be led by SAV models, and the Vision Neue Klasse X concept car is the best embodiment of this vision.
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