Hot! BMW AG: What's Next

[SCOTT27]

X3/X4 LCI imminent.

 

[hovabongZA]

X3/X4 LCI imminent.

Nice colour.

 

[BMW3GT]

Best BMW SUV gets even better.

 

[SCOTT27]

Nice colour.

I think it's San Remo Green. This M40i/d? Seems to have the M Performance kidney grille.

 

[MrRapp]

Hope the LCI resolves the ‘softness’ of the front section and makes it a bit more agressive. Is the grille mirroring that of the iX3 in terms of connecting the kidneys or will it stand on its’ own?

 

[klier]

Hope the LCI resolves the ‘softness’ of the front section and makes it a bit more agressive. Is the grille mirroring that of the iX3 in terms of connecting the kidneys or will it stand on its’ own?

It's going to be a mini X5. Grille is all new. Headlights all new, rear lights new and interior new. Nothing like the current iX3.

It very much resolves the softness you're referring to.

 

[azeez samara]

Wow. Look that that door panel. Rolls-Royce esque colour and absence of creases or flame surfacing.

It's going to be a mini X5. Grille is all new. Headlights all new, rear lights new and interior new. Nothing like the current iX3.

It very much resolves the softness you're referring to.

New interior!!

 

[SCOTT27]

Judging by the spy photos of the X3M it looks far more M rather than MPerformance +.
I find the current X3M too tame by visual standards.

 

[Centurion]

Hope the LCI resolves the ‘softness’ of the front section and makes it a bit more agressive. Is the grille mirroring that of the iX3 in terms of connecting the kidneys or will it stand on its’ own?

Throughout generations, the X3 has always been a soft and somewhat awkward looking car. Aggressive nor presence has never been part of its DNA.

 

[klier]

Throughout generations, the X3 has always been a soft and somewhat awkward looking car. Aggressive nor presence has never been part of its DNA.

That's about to change.

 

[SCOTT27]

The X3 can be seen as the 3er of the D segment SUV category. Everything is attributed to it's high level of competence.

 

[dalab]

Apparently, for BMW Motorsport's 50th birthday, they are preparing some surprises the probably false rumor of the 1,350 HP M2 EV, that widened M5 that is not known what it will be (CSL?), An M4 CS, an M4 CSL, a M8 (from a while ago) rolling with strange parts ...

There seems to be no trace of the presentation of the production M next, which must have been the initial plan to present it on the birthday since the development time between the concept and the birthday is correct, but due to the crisis it was not known but nothing

A Z4M or Z4M Coupe, with a new vertical grill like the 328 hommage and not the boring one they put on it It would be cool, something new and groundbreaking, .......sunday dreams.

Do you know anything about it @EnI, @SCOTT27 or anyone?

I would also like to know what MINI is up to, there are still no mules from the announced SUVs and that "Mini" Van concept

 

[ratutory]

Apparently, for BMW Motorsport's 50th birthday, they are preparing some surprises the probably false rumor of the 1,350 HP M2 EV, that widened M5 that is not known what it will be (CSL?), An M4 CS, an M4 CSL, a M8 (from a while ago) rolling with strange parts ...

There seems to be no trace of the presentation of the production M next, which must have been the initial plan to present it on the birthday since the development time between the concept and the birthday is correct, but due to the crisis it was not known but nothing

A Z4M or Z4M Coupe, with a new vertical grill like the 328 hommage and not the boring one they put on it It would be cool, something new and groundbreaking, .......sunday dreams.

Do you know anything about it @EnI, @SCOTT27 or anyone?

I would also like to know what MINI is up to, there are still no mules from the announced SUVs and that "Mini" Van concept

Lets be real, its BMW, the only thing we're going to see for the 50th anniversary of M is a 700 hp SUV (puke) and maybe a presentation on the M4 CS(L). That would be my guess. BMW dropped the ball big time by cancelling the M Next concept, although I thought the design was a little boring. Is it that hard for BMW to realize that the I8 didnt sell all that well because it was compromised. The i8 didnt know if it wanted to be a sports car or an efficient cruiser and it was caught in the middle. Its very simple, use you're world famous 6 cylinder engine, carbon tub from the i8, and have a small battery for an extra 100-150 hp. Look at the new Maserati sports car or the Mclaren Artura.

 

[dalab]

Lets be real, its BMW, the only thing we're going to see for the 50th anniversary of M is a 700 hp SUV (puke) and maybe a presentation on the M4 CS(L). That would be my guess. BMW dropped the ball big time by cancelling the M Next concept, although I thought the design was a little boring. Is it that hard for BMW to realize that the I8 didnt sell all that well because it was compromised. The i8 didnt know if it wanted to be a sports car or an efficient cruiser and it was caught in the middle. Its very simple, use you're world famous 6 cylinder engine, carbon tub from the i8, and have a small battery for an extra 100-150 hp. Look at the new Maserati sports car or the Mclaren Artura.

I still believe that they will do something special, the M division does not stop beating sales records and is a money printing machine, for which I think they will celebrate big, also giving credit to the brand they always comply and almost always very well.

I agree with the i8 although It sold very well (about 20,000 units and is an icon) at some point its approach fell short compared to its appearance, the philosophy of "range" was too respected and a six-cylinder instead of three would have been 600 to 700hp attached to the electric and it was something else.

The cancellation of the M next is unfortunate, they should do it (I do not lose hope) just because of the promise made and the wait for so many years, being almost a bad joke towards the fans, even if they lose money they should do it or otherwise they should save themselves the work of making the concepts and not making fun of everyone

 

[dalab]

New render - Next iM5 according to autobild.de, I see it very Skoda ....

BMW iM5 (2024): So könnte der erste Elektro-M5 aussehen - AUTO BILD

Der nächste M5 dürfte erstmals auch elektrisch kommen. Ohne Verbrenner-Sound, dafür mit gut 1000 PS. So könnte der Tesla-Gegner aussehen!

www.autobild.de

 

[Deleted member 1071]

New render - Next iM5 according to autobild.de, I see it very Skoda ....

BMW iM5 (2024): So könnte der erste Elektro-M5 aussehen - AUTO BILD

Der nächste M5 dürfte erstmals auch elektrisch kommen. Ohne Verbrenner-Sound, dafür mit gut 1000 PS. So könnte der Tesla-Gegner aussehen!

www.autobild.de

I have no idea how close this rendering is to reality, but question whether BMW will actually embrace an exterior design theme as angular, razor sharp and square as what is presented here. The roofline is particularly "square".

 

[SCOTT27]

I would expect an M5 to be more aerodynamically brutal even if it is just a render.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Perhaps a re-post:

I know...Avarvarii, hence in all likelihood lacking in accuracy. But still, I generally like it.

 

[dalab]

I don't know what this render will be, ..... the first glance was very nice, (Z4 GC )... translation?
Radical things are coming in design (5er, 7er and maybe the next 3er) but it is one of those renders that show that the magazine heard something but did not see anything and has no clue

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[Deleted member 1071]

I don't know what this render will be, ..... the first glance was very nice, (Z4 GC )... translation?
Radical things are coming in design (5er, 7er and maybe the next 3er) but it is one of those renders that show that the magazine heard something but did not see anything and has no clue

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Wow-that 3er looks sharp.