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BMW’s i3 prototype on the Neue Klasse platform packs a 463-hp dual-motor AWD setup with a cell-to-pack battery and a new in-house electronics suite called Heart of Joy, delivering smoother braking and responsive handling on glare ice during a Sweden test; it also features the Panoramic Vision display, though pricing and final styling remain under wraps ahead of its March 18 debut.
BMW has introduced the sixth-generation EV powertrain in the all-electric iX3, which features a new design language, improved efficiency with a 108 kWh battery capable of up to 400 miles range, and advanced software and driver assistance systems. The iX3 marks the start of BMW's Neue Klasse platform, emphasizing sustainability, innovative technology, and a new SUV design with a distinctive face. It is set to arrive in the US in summer 2024 with a starting price of around $60,000.
BMW unveils the iX3, the first model on its new 'Neue Klasse' EV platform, featuring advanced 800-volt architecture, new cylindrical batteries with increased range and faster charging, and a focus on software integration with 'superbrains' and over-the-air updates, aiming to compete with Tesla and Chinese EV makers with a compelling mix of range, power, and digital features.
BMW is launching a new line of longer-range electric vehicles, starting with the iX3 SUV, as part of its ambitious Neue Klasse platform to compete with Tesla and Chinese manufacturers. The company aims to have all new models share advanced software and design cues, with production beginning in Hungary and plans to convert its Munich plant to all-electric by 2027. Despite industry challenges like tariffs and fierce competition, BMW is betting on innovation and market adaptation to regain its position in the EV market.
BMW has announced a new heads-up display called 'Panoramic Vision' that spans the entire width of the windscreen, bringing important data up to eye level. The display will be available in the first NEUE KLASSE models from 2025 and will include additional features of the BMW iDrive. The display uses bright crisp lights to display information clearly against a dark background, and drivers can choose what they want to see.