Engineering:BMW Vision Neue Klasse

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse
BMW Vision Neue Klasse at IAA 2023
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2025 (to commence)
AssemblyHungary: Debrecen (Plant Debrecen)
United States: Greer (Plant Spartanburg)
DesignerAnders Thøgersen under Domagoj Đukec
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door coupe
PlatformNeue Klasse platform
RelatedBMW Neue Klasse X[1]
BMW Neue Klasse Coupe[2]
Chronology
PredecessorBMW 3 Series

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse is a concept car unveiled at the IAA Mobility 2023.

The design is an evolution of the i Vision Dee concept that debuted at CES 2023.[3]

Overview

Rear view

The Vision Neue Klasse is an electric concept car that previews the design of the next generations of BMWs.

The linear design of the body features a "shark nose" that is tilted forward, 21-inch "aerodynamic wheels", and automatic opening and closing doors that are activated by sensors.[4][5] A new front fascia is adopted in which the headlights are placed inside BMW's traditional kidney grille, and the taillights have a design with depth and breadth, with 3D printed light elements.[4]

The interior has a simple design, with no chrome plating or leather used, and features the "BMW Panoramic Vision" projected onto the entire windshield,[3] a square center display, and multi-function buttons on the steering wheel that can be operated.[6]

The Vision Neue Klasse is equipped with the sixth generation BMW "eDrive" system and a newly developed battery using, like Tesla, cylindrical cells.[4] This improves charging efficiency by up to 30% and driving range by up to 30%. Overall vehicle efficiency is also improved by up to 25%.[7]

Vision Neue Klasse's production models will be manufactured at a new plant in Debrecen, Hungary and BMW Spartanburg in Greer, South Carolina.[8][9][10]

References

  1. Smith, Sam D. (21 March 2024). "BMW Neue Klasse X Teases 2025 iX3 That'll Make Grilles Great Again". https://www.carscoops.com/2024/03/bmw-vision-neue-klasse-x-revealed-bavaria-makes-grilles-great-again/. 
  2. "BMW Neue Klasse EV Coupe Spied With Radical Tech And Futuristic Design". https://www.carscoops.com/2024/07/bmw-neue-klasse-ev-coupe-spied-with-radical-tech-and-futuristic-design/. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "New BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept previews future 3 Series saloon". https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/359143/new-bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-previews-future-3-series-saloon. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Smith, Sam D. (September 4, 2023). "BMW Neue Klasse Concept Reboots The Brand And The 3-Series For The Electric Age (Live Pics)". https://www.carscoops.com/2023/09/the-bmw-vision-neue-klasse-concept-reboots-the-brand-for-the-electric-age/. 
  5. "BMW Vision Neue Klasse Concept: A Minimalist EV With A Giant Head-Up Display". https://www.motor1.com/news/684787/bmw-visions-neue-klasse-ev-concept-technology-details/. 
  6. "BMWが最新のデザインコンセプト「ビジョン ノイエクラッセ」を世界初公開 【ニュース】". https://www.webcg.net/articles/-/48833. 
  7. "BMWが次世代EVコンセプト、『ノイエ・クラッセ』を日本で初披露へ". September 6, 2023. https://response.jp/article/2023/09/06/374821.html. 
  8. "BMW『ノイエ・クラッセ』発表、次世代EVは航続30%拡大…IAAモビリティ2023". September 5, 2023. https://response.jp/article/2023/09/05/374803.html. 
  9. DIGITAL, AUTOCAR. "BMW、次世代EV世界初公開 「これまでにないBMW」目指したノイエ・クラッセの姿 IAAモビリティ2023". https://www.autocar.jp/post/964709/2. 
  10. Kable, Greg (2025-06-04). "BMW Spartanburg Plant to Launch iX5, iX6 and iX7 by 2028". https://www.wardsauto.com/industry/bmw-spartanburg-plant-to-launch-ix5-ix6-and-ix7-by-2028.