BMW Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV to debut March 21.

Posted on March 18, 2024
Concept cars
BMW Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV to debut March 21.

BMW plans to launch several electric vehicles in the next few years based on a next-generation platform that promises more power and efficiency than current technology. The new models will be known as the Neueclasse family, and the first to appear will be a sedan and an SUV in the same segment as the 3 Series and X3.

BMW has already teased the sedan with the Vision Neue Klasse concept, which was unveiled at the 2023 Munich Motor Show; on March 21, the Vision Neue Klasse X concept will be unveiled to preview the SUV. The unveiling will coincide with BMW's annual general meeting at its Munich headquarters.

Teaser photos posted on social media on Monday give a glimpse of the concept's silhouette. The window frames, especially the A-pillar design, appear to have the same rigid form as the previous Vision Neue Klasse concept. The lights, grille, and other small details should also be similar to the sedan concept.

A prototype of the production model has already been spotted. In terms of size, it will be similar to the X3, which is due for a makeover; expect it to be called the iX3, the name of BMW's current X3 electric car sold overseas. Similarly, the sedan will likely be called the i3, a name already used for the electric version of the current 3 Series sedan sold only in China.

Four more Neuklasse EVs will follow in sequence, but these will likely be different versions of the first sedan and crossover, including a wagon and a coupe-like crossover.

The first Neue Classe EV (possibly an SUV) will be built at a plant under construction in Debrecen, Hungary, starting in 2025. Its timing indicates that it will arrive in the US as a 2026 model.

The Neue Classe EV will also be produced at existing BMW plants in Germany and China starting in 2026 and in San Luis Potosi, Mexico starting in 2027.

You may also like

Ford supercharges MegaZilla V-8 to over 1,000 hp
Ford supercharges MegaZilla V-8 to over 1,000 hp

Ford has taken its already potent MegaZilla V-8 crate engine to the next level with the introduction of the supercharged MegaZilla 2.0.The new engine,...

Jan 30

Morgan unveils first look at new flagship coming in 2025
Morgan unveils first look at new flagship coming in 2025

British sports car manufacturer Morgan is preparing to introduce a new flagship model to replace the Plus Six, which ceased production last year.Morga...

Jan 31

2027 Audi RS 5 Avant plug-in hybrid spotted again
2027 Audi RS 5 Avant plug-in hybrid spotted again

Audi's current A5 family consists of coupe, convertible, and liftback body styles, but the new generation A5, unveiled last year and slated for the 20...

Jan 31

Trending

Ford Mustang Predicts Future of Racing with EV Prototype for NASCAR
Ford Mustang Predicts Future of Racing with EV Prototype for NASCAR

Ford unveiled Thursday what the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV would look like as a NASCAR race car.The prototype is designed to look like a Mach-E, but ...

Jan 31

Ford Mustang Mach E to Conquer 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Ford Mustang Mach E to Conquer 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year with a one-off demonstrator based on the Mustang Mach-E.In a brief statement Thu...

Jan 31

Polestar Arctic Circle Collection like a Swedish rally car.
Polestar Arctic Circle Collection like a Swedish rally car.

Several years ago, Polestar gave its engineers the unique challenge of designing a Polestar 2 optimized for the harsh winter conditions of their home ...

Jan 30