Hot! BMW AG: What's Next

[Swissbob]

They're electronically operated push button handles. Highly doubt it's more expensive. Maybe more expensive than the actual physical handles but less expensive overall due to simpler manufacturing of the door in general.

In case of a emergency they’re absolutely shit.

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[Uygar]

I am not sure where you are getting your measurements, but from Cadillac's own website, the current Escalade is 211.9 Inches long (5382.26 mm) and the Current MOPF X7 is 203.6 inches (5181 mm). The ESV is 227 inches long (5765.8 mm). The Escalade makes the X7 look like an X5 when viewed side-to side.

It was the previous generation Escalade. Blame the Wikipedia lol.

 

[Uygar]

So now we're switching to window trim mounted door handles. New X5, new X7, new Q7, and new Q9 will all have this type of door handle? Another cost cutting move? Saving money on stamping the doors for door handles?

While I can’t say anything about the money saving part, trim mounted door handles make the design look much cleaner.

 

[Design FIRST]

The semi-flush doorhandles on the EU Volkswagen ID's are power-independent and arguably a good compromise of design and safety.

 

[SKY]

The semi-flush doorhandles on the EU Volkswagen ID's are power-independent and arguably a good compromise of design and safety.

BMW does not even need to look at the competitors. The 4er GC, 2er Coupe and 5er door handles are perfect. No need for a change there.

 

[leylandi]

It is now clear that BMW will abandon this design and use recessed door handles. iX3/i3, G50, new X5/X7...

 

[Design FIRST]

BMW does not even need to look at the competitors. The 4er GC, 2er Coupe and 5er door handles are perfect. No need for a change there.

The BMW doorhandles indeed do look great. Although I believe that other than the actual door lock (which can be manually unlocked with a conventional key), they are power dependent. Not sure on that, though. I believe that the Volkswagen ID example can actually be pulled outwards, hence mimicking a conventional door handle.