BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Electric SUV Concept Revealed
New Delhi: BMW has unveiled the new Vision Neue Klasse. The concept serves as a companion to the Vision New Class sedan concept revealed last year, showcasing the distinct design language that will characterize BMW’s exclusive electric sedans and SUVs in the coming years.
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse described the two concepts as demonstrating “the breadth of our future model line-up”. The Neue Klasse will be based on BMW’s new EV-specific architecture, with an advanced software stack running on four high-performance computers.
Exterior Highlights Of The BMW New Classe X:
The Neue Klasse grille incorporates LEDs, which create a distinct light signature and give it a three-dimensional appearance. This grille design will be adopted across all new-class SUVs, while the new-class sedan will take inspiration from last year’s concept. The exterior design of the new Klasse At the rear there’s a new interpretation of BMW’s L-shaped tail-lights, while the C-pillar retains the classic Hofmeister kink.
BMW New Classe X Interior Highlights:
The interior of the Vision New Klasse The dashboard features haptic controls, and the interior features sustainable materials including plant- and mineral-based surfaces and recycled marine plastics.
Range, performance and battery:
Although specific performance figures are yet to be revealed, BMW claims that efficiency is paramount for its electric vehicles. The sixth-generation eDrive system, new tyre design and new brake system tailored for EVs are expected to increase efficiency by 25% and range by 30%. The new batteries boast 20% higher energy density and can charge up to 30% faster thanks to the 800V electrical architecture. The Vision New Classe
Dynamic performance will be boosted by four high-performance computers, including a ‘superbrain’ controlling the car’s dynamic functions. The system promises to redefine driving pleasure, offering a range of driving modes from dynamic to semi-autonomous. High-performance M models are also expected in the future, which will take advantage of the ability to control four electric motors simultaneously.
The first production models derived from the Vision New Klasse More information about its name and price has not been revealed yet.
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