Hot! BMW AG: What's Next

[SCOTT27]

Time flies. 2018 was when we last had replacements for the 3er and X5. A new 8er And then the X7 at the end of the year. With the exception of the 8. History repeats itself.

 

[Design FIRST]

I know the chances of this sort of vehicle ever again being realized by BMW could not be closer to "ZILCH".
But man...how I would love to see a modern series production version of a larger "personal" 2+2 coupe in the spirit of the 6ers or CS models. With some "Neue Klasse" elements, for example:

...just me dreamin' on a lazy afternoon.

 

[Centurion]

Maybe BMW will build limited run coupes/GTs under Alpina?

 

[SCOTT27]

“Rugged” SAV’s not just for BMW. But MINI too.

 

[SF Dede]

“Rugged” SAV’s not just for BMW. But MINI too.

Oddly interesting. Wonder about a bit more ground clearance and rugged wheels/tires. The rear door swinging wide is not great for dense urban parking though. Clubman doors or lift gate?

 

[Matski]

Dog shit AI

 

[SF Dede]

Dog shit AI

I see that perspective as well.

 

[Uygar]

AI is really interesting. It works very mediocre when you ask it to create a non-existent car, and comes up with the most basic design ever. On the contrary, it works brilliantly when you wanna turn your sketches into 3D renders.
I have the Gemini Pro and that version provides much more detailed and high quality outputs. It focuses on every single pencil stroke and makes the renders look pretty much perfect.
So if there are fellow amateur designers that don’t know about photoshop softwares, I can highly suggest getting the Pro version. Makes everything easier.

 

[SCOTT27]

Dog shit AI

Precisely. But these only used to illustrate the hypothetical.
The concept will probably use all MINI-like traits like floating roof, continuous glasshouse and black arch mouldings to look tough and rugged. With the MINI family at full capacity, A rugged Countryman “Outdoorsman” would be an entire new segment for the brand taking it to the upcoming Freelander and mini G-Wagon in the compact lifestyle segment.

 

[SCOTT27]

I know the chances of this sort of vehicle ever again being realized by BMW could not be closer to "ZILCH".
But man...how I would love to see a modern series production version of a larger "personal" 2+2 coupe in the spirit of the 6ers or CS models. With some "Neue Klasse" elements, for example:

...just me dreamin' on a lazy afternoon.

Problem is A.I seems stuck in 2018.