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.

 

[leylandi]

 

[azeez samara]

any information ??

 

[klier]

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.

Don't you have your very own AI thread for this junk??

any information ??

Other than this being a fantastic fond/lettertype? Not really.....

 

[Design FIRST]

Don't you have your very own AI thread for this junk??

I do. And I am actually a bit surprised that you even acknowlege it. I suggest: Simply ignore and let it go. No offense taken, not at all bothered.

 

[Centurion]

There is a huuuge void between BMW and RR. Alpina should fill that.

The recipe should be stupid simple an basically anti-NK:
-Reskinned CLAR cars.
-ICE mild hybrid S58 I6, S68 V8 and B57 I6 diesel.
-No stupid 48 inch widescreens monitors in the car, instead reasonable sized iDrive 8 based screens like in Rolls Royce.
-Classic physical buttons. Grab these hvac controls from the parts bin. If warranted, replace the buttons with aluminium ones.

 

[SaltkjelenBMW]

I'm so glad BMW didn't went for the early trademarked "BMW Alpina" font (attached). I can't wait to se what BMW will do to the Alpina brand. Hopefully they will preserve the legacy of Bovenciepen.

Problem is A.I seems stuck in 2018.

That's because AI still believes that a BMW should look like a BMW, and not another FWD-inspired Chinese car.

 

[Design FIRST]

I can't wait to se what BMW will do to the Alpina brand. Hopefully they will preserve the legacy of Bovenciepen.

With former Polestar design chief Max Missoni now assuming the supervision of design for future executive/luxury segment BMW (and ALPINA) vehicles, I suspect that we can anticipate a very clean, minimalistic, dynamically proportioned design agenda. I think that these will be mighty exciting, eye appealing products. The task of design lies in very competent hands with a proven, highly acclaimed track record.

 

[SaltkjelenBMW]

With former Polestar design chief Max Missoni now assuming the supervision of design for future executive/luxury segment BMW (and ALPINA) vehicles, I suspect that we can anticipate a very clean, minimalistic, dynamically proportioned design agenda. I think that these will be mighty exciting, eye appealing products. The task of design lies in very competent hands with a proven, highly acclaimed track record.

I Agree. I look forward to see what Max Missoni will do to the design.

 

[klier]

I'm so glad BMW didn't went for the early trademarked "BMW Alpina" font (attached).

That's disgusting.

The real thing looks awesome though. Love the letter type here:

 

[Esp5]

I Agree. I look forward to see what Max Missoni will do to the design.

I hope he has as much success as Domagoj Dukec, a sales success for the brand in practically everything he did, consistently positioning it as the world's number one manufacturer of premium cars for the last 5 years.