BMW is preparing for the era of electric vehicles with the currently developed models known collectively as the Neue Klasse, the first of which was the passenger car in 2023, and now the recreational vehicle has been revealed. Regarding the Neue Klasse
Designers used a variety of tricks for the RV to make the long body appear slim, the window surfaces are massive, and the wide edge of the wheel arches breaks the monotony of the sidewall. The chrome has been eliminated, and the kidneys appear to have been put back in at the last minute – we see a V-shaped indentation on the body at the back and at the rear. Compared with the current recreational vehicle, the air resistance is 20% better.
“The BMW Vision Neue Klasse Extremely distinctive BMW lighting design. – said Adrian van Hooydonk, Chief Designer at BMW Group.
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In the passenger cabin, we see a lot of new things that cover not only the seats, but also all other surfaces with textiles, and in some places they are backlit – according to the mood lighting. You're probably familiar with the infotainment system without a central control from the latest models from the Bavarians, which in this case is supplemented by a 3D display and a panoramic projector. The latter is a display screen that extends along the entire width of the lower edge of the windshield, which not only informs the driver, but also the passengers. Hypersonx Wheel technology promises a personalized audio experience that can be fine-tuned with finger movements – a feature that should be experienced in a production car.
We still don't know any details about the Neue Klasse engine, but some things have already been revealed.
“The BMW of the future features four completely new SuperBrains: high-performance computers that work together intelligently on what has hitherto been produced separately. The first SuperBrain has been developed entirely in-house. This includes control of the entire powertrain technology and driving dynamics, with Up to ten times faster computing power. The second superbrain will enable the next big leap towards automated driving. In the future, we will combine four master controllers into a single high-performance computer. The end result is more dynamic performance and more precise controllability , greater efficiency and a more intense driving experience.” said Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for vehicle development.
The sixth generation eDrive technology uses more efficient electric motors and large cylindrical battery cells. The high-voltage system voltage is already 800 volts, which improves charging time by 30% – if you can find a powerful enough charging station, you can charge 300 kilometers of power in 10 minutes. With the help of the electro-hydraulic braking system, more energy can be recovered, and the special tires save a lot of energy consumption. BMW will launch the six members of the Neue Klasse model family relatively quickly, with their serial production starting between 2025-2027.
