[justinguo317]

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s....php?t=2091308

https://www.bmw.com/en/freude/bmw-vi...-klasse-x.html

https://www.engadget.com/bmws-vision...081517652.html

If the Vision Neue Klasse concept sedan is tomorrow’s 3 Series, the Vision Neue Klasse X seen here can be understood as tomorrow's X3.

"Together with the BMW Vision Neue Klasse, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X showcases the breadth of our future BMW model lineup," said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, in a statement. "In this way, we are underlining that the Neue Klasse is much more than just a car or a specific concept; it is redefining the BMW brand—and, at the same time, will be more BMW than ever."

That means this high-riding crossover will have to perform. BMW is bringing a new, EV-specific software strategy to the task. In the typical internal-combustion vehicle, each system—engine, transmission, stability management, adaptive suspension—is controlled by its own ECU. Tweaking the vehicle’s performance in real-time involves lots of communication between these discrete computers.

BMW says the Neue Klasse platform will get rid of conventional system-specific ECUs in favor of "super-brains"—"high-performance computers working smartly together on what, up until now, was processed separately," said Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, in a press statement. Each super-brain will have up to 10 times the computing power of a conventional ECU.

This will allow one super-brain to control all facets of driving dynamics, from torque delivery to traction management to suspension behavior or drive-mode adjustments. Another super-brain will handle all aspects of automated driving, from the sensor suite to GPS route navigation to steering and braking. BMW promises that this super-brain setup will improve processing power and speed, while simplifying the electronic architecture of the vehicle and reducing the size (and weight) of required hardware.

"The result will be more dynamic performance, more precision, more efficiency and even more fun to drive," Weber said in his statement.

BMW says the Neue Klasse EVs will use an all-new sixth-generation version of the company’s eDrive propulsion technology. New, round lithium-ion batteries promise 20 percent more energy density than the current prismatic cells, and BMW says the Neue Klasse vehicles will use 800-volt architecture for rapid charging, enabling 186 miles of battery range with a 10-minute plug-in. Power and performance figures were not given for the Vision Neue Klasse X.

The most striking aspect of the Vision Neue Klasse X is its design. Like the Vision Neue Klasse concept sedan, the X’s body contours are refreshingly simple. The kidney grille, which was squashed and widened on the Neue Klasse sedan, stands tall here, a signature that BMW says will distinguish its Sport Activity Vehicle models from its conventional sedans in the all-electric future.

The silhouette is familiar as a BMW crossover, but the greenhouse is impressively airy, in part thanks to some tricky proportioning: The A- and B-pillars are tapered on their exterior edges, thin and spindly from the outside but flaring out to conventional thickness. Of course, the Vision Neue Klasse X has a Hofmeister kink—a Neue Klasse design signature—though here it’s represented by a ghostly reflective appliqué on the rear quarter windows.

Inside, the Vision Neue Klasse X embraces newfound minimalism, despite promising a whole new level of perpetually-connected telecom integration. Rest in peace, iDrive: With the Neue Klasse, BMW wants you to control the center-dash display by touch or via controls on the steering wheel.

A second full-width display at the base of the windshield shows speed, battery status, and other information you’d normally find on a driver’s instrument panel, which BMW says will be augmented by a head-up display. Aside from a tiny collection of physical buttons on the center console, the entire cockpit is essentially button-free.

As with last year’s Neue Klasse concept sedan, the X features "Verdana" textile upholstery, which is claimed to be plant-and-mineral-based and completely petroleum free. The injection-molded interior components are said to be made from recycled maritime plastics. The coral shade of the corduroy-like upholstery, coupled with the enormous panorama roof and the generous greenhouse, give the interior of the X an invitingly airy feel.

In person, the Vision Neue Klasse X feels like a halfway step between a flight-of-fancy concept car and a ready-for-production machine. The headlights and taillights feel like show-car stuff, and a BMW representative admitted that the production interior will need to have a few more physical controls than what’s on display here. But the door handles and latches, the body stampings, and the daylight openings all seem factory-ready—which they better be, since BMW is promising that the first Neue Klasse crossover will go into production in 2025.

Whether you think of this as an entirely new class of vehicles or not, one thing is certain: The all-electric future of BMW will be defined by SUVs that, I’m betting, will look a lot like what you see here.

Not sure if anyone have seen this news but the exterior & interior of next generation electrified BMW X borrows many design elements of iX.

Takeaways from the video:
1. I like the full-width display at the base of the windshield, where can be easily configured by dragging shortcuts from the main console screen.
2. BMW is adopting a full 800V architecture which allows a 10% -> 80% charging in 10 min.

[Pictor]

Between the 800v architecture and rumored V2x charging, I'm sold. I'll be downsizing to the NA5 when it's available in the US unless the i20(iX) gets these functions with the LCI which seems improbable.

[JonoNZ]

I think it looks awesome too, could see us moving from the M60 to this.

[hugo_nz]

Minor point of correction but I believe NK Vision X represents the next IX3. The ICE X3 will be built on the existing (albeit updated) CLAR platform (same story for others like next gen X5 and X7)

I am not hating the design. I think the Vision NK styling and proportions work better on a SAV than a sedan.

[JonoNZ]

Originally Posted by hugo_nz

Minor point of correction but I believe NK Vision X represents the next IX3. The ICE X3 will be built on the existing (albeit updated) CLAR platform (same story for others like next gen X5 and X7)

I am not hating the design. I think the Vision NK styling and proportions work better on a SAV than a sedan.

Ah right, I see that now. There so much iX in this design, especially from the side profile. But it also slightly modernised and refined, I think they've nailed it actually.

[hugo_nz]

Originally Posted by JonoNZ

Ah right, I see that now. There so much iX in this design, especially from the side profile. But it also slightly modernised and refined, I think they've nailed it actually.

Thing I am most interested in is the concept of the 4 "super brain" ECUs to replace the multitude of independent ECUs being used currently. Might lead to easier/more viable tech upgrades ex-factory.

I'd bet that the slanted screen won't make it into product but apart from that the interior is pretty neat. I am not entirely sold on the rear end design though.

[exxxviii]

Originally Posted by hugo_nz

Thing I am most interested in is the concept of the 4 "super brain" ECUs to replace the multitude of independent ECUs being used currently. Might lead to easier/more viable tech upgrades ex-factory.

I think this is the Tesla approach and the reason it is so much easier for them to OTA. It also saves a crapton of weight and space through module consolidation and reduced wiring.

[FultonMDUSA]

I like it, but it makes my iX look so old fashioned!

[JonoNZ]

Originally Posted by FultonMDUSA

I like it, but it makes my iX look so old fashioned!

And it makes the X5 and X7 look like a Model T!

[RichardInCA]

I’m a big fan. I like where BMW is going with the X and the sedan.

[Savsearcher]

Originally Posted by RichardInCA

I’m a big fan. I like where BMW is going with the X and the sedan.

Completely agree. Both look sharp and the X makes me not as sad that the iX won’t continue beyond its planned run.

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by RichardInCA

I’m a big fan. I like where BMW is going with the X and the sedan.

Agree. First concept from BMW or vision that I want NOW! I almost love it!

[svenbmw]

I love this. But the terms ‘super computer ‘ and ‘software ‘ makes me cautious, especially after some bad software experiences with idrive 8

[Paladin1]

And for many on the forum who have now had their first BMW "First Year" experience with the iX, you now know what's in the water when you dive in....

[exxxviii]

I am really happy with my current situation... My iX lease will end January 2026. That might be right around the time that the Neue Klasse-based iX-sized SUV hits the market. So, I would be on the cusp of moving from my iX into one of those. The downside is that they will probably be selling at an absolute premium since it is the new toy in its likely first year. The lease will probably cost me $2K/month.

[Pictor]

Originally Posted by exxxviii

I am really happy with my current situation... My iX lease will end January 2026. That might be right around the time that the Neue Klasse-based iX-sized SUV hits the market.

You can always extend the BMW lease. They're good about extending by 3 months if you ask. Then you can extend by another 3 months if you have a production number.

[justinguo317]

Originally Posted by exxxviii

I am really happy with my current situation... My iX lease will end January 2026. That might be right around the time that the Neue Klasse-based iX-sized SUV hits the market. So, I would be on the cusp of moving from my iX into one of those. The downside is that they will probably be selling at an absolute premium since it is the new toy in its likely first year. The lease will probably cost me $2K/month.

Agree. Main reason drives me to switch from ordering an LCI X5 / X7 to an iX is the attractive lease incentive. Hope the Neue Klasse-based iX-sized SUV can have some incentives after launched to market.