BMW Vision Neue Klasse Concept: MINIMALIST electric vehicle with a giant display on the windshield

Concept BMW i Vision Dee represented an early, if radical, glimpse into the future of BMW electric vehicle design. At the fair IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, a "new" interpretation of the same concept is now presented with more accents and features that will actually go into production.

Concept BMW Vision Neue Klasse it has the same basic design as the previous i Vision Dee concept, but it packs more substance than before. The front of this vehicle is accentuated by a slanted "shark nose" grille, with two illuminated horizontal renal lattice they extend all the way to the end of the bumper, and diagonal LED lights are installed at each corner. BMW says that for many of the lighting elements featured on this site, it uses 3D printing.

The front of this vehicle is accentuated by a slanted "shark nose" grille, with two illuminated **horizontal renal lattice** they extend all the way to the end of the bumper.

The inverted diffuser in black at the bottom of the bumper gives to the Neue Klasse concept compared to the Vision Dee, a more sporty aesthetic, new 21-inch wheels however, they replace the neon green plates and are a tribute to the classic design of the cross arms found at racing cars of the BM brandW. The elongated taillights mimic the combination of the kidney grille and headlights at the front, and BMW's new minimalist logo is printed on the front and rear bumpers; there is not a single metal badge on it.

BMW describes the design as "almost monolithic", and this design allows for a 30 percent increase in range and a 25 percent increase in efficiency compared to all of the manufacturer's current electric vehicles. Combined with the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology installed in it, the Neue Klasse concept promises 20 percent more density, 25 percent more efficiency and 30 percent faster charging.

No range information is provided, but BMW has previously stated that the 1.000 kilometers of range there are no exclusions. The new eDrive system will be manufactured at the BMW factory in Debrecen in Hungary, which is currently under construction and promises to work without the use of fossil fuels.

Inside the Neue Klasse is BMW's latest infotainment interface iDrive, which is projected onto the fun parallelogram display on touch. Current features such as BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and multifunction buttons on the steering wheel, are still present, but BMW is also introducing the so-called “Panoramic Vision”.

Panoramic Vision will be presented for the first time in the production version of the Neue Klasse and works as a complement to the traditional head-up display. The graphics are projected directly into the driver's field of vision and across the entire width of the windshield traditional head-up display still available and provides basic information. Both the driver and front passenger will be able to use the function panoramic vision managed with gestures.

The entire cabin of the Neue Klasse is designed in minimalist retro aesthetics. The wicker seats are complemented by a beautiful mustard yellow steering wheel that matches the yellow accents on the dash and door trim. The steering wheel and screen are the only elements on top of the dashboard that continue minimalistic theme; the designers wanted the cabin to have no fluff, which means no decorative chrome or leather. It keeps it going simplicity of design and reduces the carbon footprint during production. Even the front seats are attached to the floor with a single bracket, freeing up legroom for rear passengers.

BMW Neue Classe will start production in 2025 at the BMW plant in Debrecen na Hungary, and the electric vehicle is expected to hit the roads in 2026. Details such as pricing, range and charging will be announced when the production version is actually launched.