FIRST LOOK: BMW Neue Klasse X: we go inside the new iX3! | Electrifying.com

[@colinharvey1049]

So much better looking car than current BMW cars.

[@PsjogrenGoS]

Looks much better, but why on earth is the front and bonnet so high? Too bigly in my opinion.

[@kingdomofashes]

Yeah am surprised how good it looks. I feel like it is a bit retrofuturistic like the boxy ioniq 5 that is also very cool

[@felixterm]

BMW has finally lost its style

[@unowen-nh9ov]

@volinharvey1049. The record-selling current cars.

[@howertingsyaboya3789]

@@PsjogrenGoSAgreed, it looks like style over substance. It's also the current flavour of the month amongst stylists for cars of this type, unfortunately.

[@vmpgsc]

Heck yes, would LOVE to have an iX3 that looks like this. Just fantastic.

[@darrens3]

That front end is a massive improvement. And the nod back to the historic design to justify it makes a lot of sense.

[@mikadavies660]

Finally... BMWs are starting to look futuristic. Assuming they don't bottle it on delivering them!

[@Ianmundo]

This is the first BMW in years that I like the design of 🎉

[@sazingayerampa]

I love how they have put value in sustainability and efficiency ❤❤, If I was not a 17 year old teen , I'd buy this car ,it looks retro and features futuristic functionality ❤❤❤

[@johnspedding3980]

At last as an i3 owner why did we have to wait so long …brilliant !

[@tusker4954]

As a BMW fanboy - love it! Striking but not ugly design, cool interior, love the terracotta interior. Just drop name “Heart of Joy” and it’ll be perfect!

[@sebastian5903]

that looks good. good proportions and I like the kidney grill. looks retro.

[@Vilmir]

I am in BMW, you nailed it. Except for the Corduroy seats, but I am sure you will let us choose a more classic seat design. Holding off my car purchase for 1 more year.

[@simonevans8979]

With a near-black interior in my current car, terracotta is definitely a worthy addtion for this BMW

[@terryhumphries1]

At last BMW are moving forward with clean shuttle modern design, I like it.

[@RosstheBoss10-4]

I love the Neue Klasse and X. I am glad they are going to do brighter interiors. Far too drab at present. I like the door handles. I hope they can bring it to market with as few changes from concept as possible.

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

Thank you for the preview which I enjoyed. I think BMW have been clever with their present platform which supports both ICE and EV, because I doubt most markets are completely ready to switch to EV. So the timing of this pure EV platform looks exactly right. I think they are also right to take the time to evolve their software central brain and you might make the comparison with VW/Audi who got it wrong by going too early without the software expertise. Then the focus on battery and motor efficiency is just what is needed. Several suppliers are now really working on sustainable manufacturing and end of life recycling, so it sounds as if BMW are getting this right too. Not yet sure about the UI/UX yet though.

[@maartenschenk4119]

Love love love the i3 design, so glad they still think highly of that stubborn little car!

[@robsmith1a]

I've seen a few videos with manufacturers proudly saying they are using recycled fishing net waste in their cars. This raises a few questions in my mind. It implies they can easily access a huge amount of the stuff? My suspicion is that the actual percentage of fishing next waste in the car is very low and it's just a marketing exercise. More worrying would be that there is such a huge amount of fishing net waste being produced that it's easy to collect it for recycling and there's plenty to go round (no doubt even more ends up at the bottom of the sea?)

[@DirkMoeller]

Estimates are that between 40% and 75% of plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch are fishing equipment and ghost nets. There is A LOT of that material available. How much of it actually gets recycled into reusable materials? Hard to tell. There's tons of smaller ventures and start ups in that field. And it comes with its own problems, too, like microplastics that are a byproduct in any plastic recycle effort.

[@robsmith1a]

@@DirkMoeller thanks for that information, very interesting

[@Checkmate025]

Actually it looks not bad. I think its nice

[@jaysontang]

so much more elegant, that's what happen when you don't have a massive grill, let the designer design, I never understood why they moved away from the I3, which is timeless

[@brierwood11]

I've noticed people don't seem to like the body shape of the latest cars,it's not just BMW,it looks like it's the latest trend. Personally, I like how car manufacturers are making cars more colourful, not just boring black,I think it makes the care more inviting to sit in it.

[@J0ker81]

The best looking electric BMW car so far

[@thirolf]

What a huge step in the right direction!

[@btrinhspambox]

Sold! Simply gorgeous.

[@StefanHPetkov]

Exactly what I have been hoping they will do! Hope it delivers all these promises when it comes out

[@AliAmeer2030]

BMW X in Iraq 🇮🇶 ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@CyAn-S]

"BMW has been behind the curve by not having dedicated electric only underpinnings". What? It should be "Despite not having dedicated Electric only underpinnings, they have still managed to make quite a few very good electric cars". Come on. Aside maybe iX1 and iX2, most of their cars have been quite competitive in terms of specs and features. Only bad thing was the packaging.

[@bodrulm1]

Yes this is just bias for the sake of electric. Also the iX is a ground up EV. It should be about what's the best product, not whether it's ground up or not

[@CMCNestT]

In the USA , dealers stock 90% of their inventory with Black/Charcoal Grey interiors. Terracotta will be special order and take months to get.

[@Colgateras]

It’s awesome that the i3 still looks modern today

[@Skiridr22]

BMW finally got my attention wow I’m in love 😊

[@Pottery4Life]

Well it's a wonderful looking concept car. Full marks there.

[@paulmiddletons2158]

Aside from the aesthetics, the improvements in technology represents the reasons why we should be late adopters of EVs

[@MB-uw6eh]

They’ve finally cracked open a new design schema from the tired box look of current BMW models. Love the pinched nose but wouldn’t like the illuminated kidney grill but one similar to the brilliant sporty pinched nose grill of the 3 and 4 series. I love the look of this car and a smart move to build an in-house computer system as the brain of the car.

[@adamskaboy]

I’ll take one…change is always good…it’s an attractive interior color…I’ve seen it with pillows in the backseat…cool.

[@unholy691]

Beautiful exterior

[@markderosa5242]

I need to grow longer arms so I can reach the screen. I have an I4 M50 and love the I drive dial and physical buttons. I use it 70 percent of the time and the screen about 30 percent.

[@GadgetsBoy]

Looks great

[@DigitalDesignET]

German engineering alive and kicking. The world needs you.

[@walidmohammed93]

Wonderful car , fantastic expansion, waiting for drive test , price ?

[@edwarddejong8025]

A very nice looking car. I would not want the coral interior treatment, but love the minimalism of it. The nutty lopped off corners will not make production; there is no purpose to cutting off an LCD screen. It makes designing software so much harder.

[@user-so5vj8qq9l]

Super thanks for the advice

[@anthonystevens8683]

Plus points, I like that it has the vertical trademark kidneys, so much better than the huge snout on recent models. It looks like the designer of the front end actually met and communicated ideas with whoever designed the rear. I think it looks pretty good as well. New colours are a big plus for me as is recycled bits used for the trim and carpets. Could do betters: I hate that it looks like everything is done via the touch screen even if you can customise it. Bring back some knobs and buttons and charge (no pun intended for this EV) a bit more for it. With advances on charging speed this will only make a difference if ultra fast chargers are available otherwise charge at a place that is near restaurant facilities and have a couple of mugs of some strong hot rosie lea and a toasted tea cake. Many thanks Ginny for sharing.

[@ericb9881]

Ginny, in German the 'e' at the end of Klasse should be voiced. Otherwise, thanks for the first look. It's a big improvement on recent BMW design language.

[@corinnareilly]

Love this. Looks super cool. I own an IX today. Bmw developing the Sw - well depends who does it today as it can be quite buggy so hopefully will improve.

[@enriqueali]

My issue with the current version of the kidney grill is that, unlike earlier iterations where its height matched that of of the radiator grill, the EV's lack of the latter means that that balanced proportion is missing. Resulting in that unpleasing "buck-toothed/ Bugs Bunny" appearance. The designers could learn a thing or two from the design team over at Audi, who seem to have successfully managed that delicate balancing act of incorporating historical references with more futuristic design elements

[@TerraMp]

I agree!

[@victorwillis8901]

Superb looking motor…. Love ultra modern looks

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

That interior "terracotta" colour. _Nice on ceramic pots for the kitchen._ *_Not so much on a cars interior._* But as for that _"information bar"_ at the bottom of the front screen. What a great idea.

[@anthonyweldon4346]

The first car that takes us forwards, and not just a regurgitation of old ideas.

[@chrispark4310]

At last a BMW that looks like one!

[@tmdad]

Bimmer fan here. Rear and side look great, not fond of the front design....😮. Interior is clean.

[@paulsouthern9955]

Wow looks amazing 🤩

[@mev202]

Concept Vs reality.. if they make it look anything as striking as the concept, I'll still never be able to afford one.. lol.

[@hansgodden4433]

I hope they don’t change much of it, looks great!!

[@dylanobrien8677]

Currently drive the iX3 and love it. If this is the replacement i may be looking elsewhere. why? Not becasue of the external, but the internals. If it gets the i5, i4 or ix dashboards then i am in. A single tablet arrangement, not for me.

[@BBingo-v5i]

If you like more traditional dashboards but still want to have the latest and greatest tech then you might wanna check out the upcoming electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class SUV (it will probably have a different name than EQC as they are switching up the names of their EVs now). It will also have 300+kW charging power with an 800V system, 500 miles instead of 450 miles of WLTP range and also LiDAR for autonomous driving. Very similar to the BMW but Mercedes should have even better efficiency and therefore range. A good measurement about how the interiors of the next generation Mercedes-Benz will look like is the upcoming Mercedes CLA Coupé EV which will introduce the MB.OS infotainment system which also is based on a super fast central computing unit like the BMW. The production version of the CLA will be revealed at the end of this year and the C-Class SUV might be available in late 2025. I am also not yet sure about the dashboard in the "Neue Klasse", feels slightly unergonomic but the large HUD is potentially nice. Mercedes will use a touchscreen across the whole dashboard, a pillar-to-pillar screen, + a HUD in front of the driver and some physical elements. With the CLA Class concept car they mentioned already that they want to keep physical elements like the climate control and combine it with the digital word for a better haptic feedback.

[@Vanuatoo]

I really like the design. Kidney Grill needs some tweaking though. I would make it less vertical and more horizontal. Also back-end lights look too big. They definitely need some tweaking as well. That skinny tires should be changed with more practical 18 or 19 inch ones. Give us good range like 500-600km usable, price adequately and it will be a good competitor to Model Y.

[@patrickb827]

I LOVE the traditional kidneys back to their original size. Stunning!!! Current horrid tombstones RIP!

[@finn.hermansen]

Oh YES, it is so beautiful ❤️👍

[@ergo4422]

can't wait to see the iX5 version

[@stevenkeller3047]

Can't wait to see it for real.

[@steverobinson2389]

It looks more stylish than some other evs but I am interested more the saloon they are promising. But price is key

[@HarryLivestream]

Great new design indeed!❤

[@emsik185]

Finally looking interesting

[@emsik185]

I want one :)

[@AR-zr1om]

I'm not a fan of the steering wheel and I think if the grill was more like the saloon concept this would be a really cool direction. Big fan of this

[@antandros69]

Our very first car ever was a baby blue metallic 1973 BMW 1602. Man that car brings back a lot of fond memories from my childhood, we loved it soo much. Such a shame that we couldn't bring the car back to our country and had to leave it in germany. The concept on the other hand, other then possibly the old school kidney design, nothing remotely resembles anything about the classic

[@raybloodypurchase1941]

The front looks like a bloody....💀

[@richardw64]

Yes, some things don't always transfer to other things quite right. Mind you the side profile is pretty nice.

[@s.tsora.]

The first BMW I really liked.

[@andersjensen3805]

That car is so cool, I hope it will look like this yes....

[@karman79]

The germans would read it NeuE KlassE but close enough :) Although not mentioned here this might be the first BMW - after i3- with a flat floor at the back. BMW loves huge transmission tunnels, it might be a necessity in ICE cars but even i4 and ix3 had big humps, to make it inconvenient for 3 persons at the back. So finally an electric first platform.

[@steve4296fred]

Our iX has a flat floor in the back! Remeber - this is a purpose built BMW EV!

[@martinodendaal1703]

I LOVE the front - it really brings back the old BMW cars with a modern touch. And NO split head lights like the ugly new 7 series - which is NOT BMW tradition. I think this car is really what BMW should do for the next chapter. The small grille is fantastic. I love this new design. Now.....If they could only keep the "hockey-stick" on the C pillar.

[@cavb748]

Buttons! Screens are not safe at all!

[@kevinsquire5460]

Looks good but what ever happens to dash board design I really don't like the all to common theme of stick an iPad in the centre

[@Anonymous9683]

Great presenter! Knowledgeable but not overbearing

[@atsedap]

I live in the tropics, so climate controls are one of the most used functions. Physical control please

[@musebrad]

Yes, I like most of the design. Slightly too big and no white seats please! The terra cotta color is fun. A few more physical controls too please.

[@DriveWithTom]

I love this! I hope they don’t change much on the exterior.

[@arthurjanzen965]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Please BMW built it!

[@bartdevreeze1749]

Definitely great looks. Hope they will still offer combustion engines though.

[@You_Can_Do_If]

is it aerodynamically? does it make sense?

[@e-trippingwithadamgebbett8024]

❤ it. The interior is the colour I would spec. However when I get a chance to purchase one I would probably bottle it and get black for resale 😳

[@FormulaWhine]

Most people PCP anyway - go with what you like, don't worry about resale. The effects will be marginal and you'll get much more pleasure from having what you want rather than thinking about what the owner after you might like.

[@DwainDwight]

these look amazing. hope they build them.

[@grahamevans3635]

Totally agree in regard to battery size and efficency. I have driven EV's for over 6 years now and would happily swap a heavy beast of a car (currently Audi etron 55) to a lighter car, with a range of say 150-200 miles that could charge in a few minutes, rather than the 30/60mins or in my case overnight. And if EV's do start to offer 450 - 500 mile ranges, then charging needs to be super quick. Battery tech and infrastructure need to catch up with demand.

[@s.d.918]

The seats look like a big peice of salmon filliet XD

[@richardw64]

I thought the same thing.

[@x5toledo]

Design looks very contemporary for a modern EV. Interesting colours will stand out in dismal a world of too many greyscale cars. Terracotta not massively different to some iX interior colours. A sprinkling of i3 is a positive thing for the concept - the i3 got a lot right. If a production Neue Klasse X car gets close to 300 miles range in a UK winter it’s probably a viable purchase for the size of car.

[@ObiePaddles]

If they could change the headlights and DRLs to double round lights then it would be a great throwback to earlier Neue Klasse you showed at beginning.

[@SamiCoopers]

Looks great now... will look half as good when they release it

[@p-jronkainen368]

Classic look, looks like attack mode is on

[@Stan-at-KangarooIslandTV]

Absolutely gorgeous and exciting for the future. I can see some design cues or at least inspiration from my Polestar.

[@fredericoamigo]

For once I don’t hate a bmw exterior design. However. I’m not sure about the illuminated grill…

[@MA-em7wb]

Beautiful

[@doolittlegeorge]

Little over the top with the cladding especially at the hatch. Winner running away with it: Rivian.

[@francescoferri7062]

È subito diventato il mio SUV preferito.👍👌

[@mario2967]

A face only a mother could love

[@tennykoo4525]

The design is so much better than the current IX.

[@markrozee]

That's not a car. It's a bus. How ENORMOUS is the i5 going to be 😂😂

[@josefv-y8m]

Hmm, there is already the i5...5,05m...the electric Version of the new 5 Series is called i5

[@goosegg8683]

If u move the BMW kidney further, it will be rivian

[@dfdmcb]

Looking like the new Peugoet 5008

[@jamesstuart7792]

looks a bit like Skeletor from the old He-Man cartoons :P

[@Madonsteamrailways]

It’s much prettier than the current BMW range, but not for me!!

[@robertoenduro9439]

How many tons does it weigh?

[@russell-60]

Keep up the good work!

[@richardjackson139]

It looks amazing 🤩

[@kelvinteo6104]

Finally a pure EV platform.