Skip advert
Advertisement

BMW Vision Neue Klasse previews firm’s new-era production cars

At this month’s Munich motor show, BMW is showcasing its next-generation design and tech with a new EV saloon concept

BMW’s recent design direction has been divisive to say the least, but as indicated by this – the new Vision Neue Klasse concept – its future models will continue to be bold and eccentric. Built as a manifesto for what’s to come from the Bavarian firm, the Neue Klasse is a three-box saloon underpinned by a new EV architecture that uses BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive motor units.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Despite the radical styling, the Neue Klasse does show glimpses of traditional BMW cues, including a shark nose front end, the Hofmeister kink in the side glass and a cab-rear stance.

It follows the styling language previously set out by the i Vision Circular hatchback and i Vision Dee saloon, with smooth body surfacing and a reinterpreted kidney grille design that features animated lighting units set behind sheets of glass. 

Beneath the skin, the Neue Klasse offers a glimpse of what’s to come from BMW’s next step in electric powertrain technology, which centres around new eDrive motor technology.

With more advanced heat management and more energy dense, round battery cells, the advancements present a range increase of up to 30 per cent, with charging speeds boosted by the same factor. Coupled with weight optimisations and cleaner aero, the Neue Klasse offers an overall energy efficiency improvement of up to 25 per cent. 

Inside, the Neue Klasse’s airy, space age cabin doesn’t appear ready for production any time soon, but it does provide a look into the future of BMW’s in-car tech.

The brand’s iDrive infotainment system will evolve into an even more expansive digital interface, with a panoramic screen stretching across the base of the windscreen. Both the driver and passenger can interact with this, along with a large central display mounted to the dashboard to access key vehicle functions. 

A projected release window for the Neue Klasse (or, more accurately, its design and technology approach) hasn’t been announced yet, but it could reach consumers closer to the end of the decade. 

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

The EU is considering banning carbonfibre, but BMW has other ideas
BMW natural fibre composite
News

The EU is considering banning carbonfibre, but BMW has other ideas

BMW has developed a new type of eco-friendly composite, just as European Parliament has proposed limiting the use of carbonfibre in road cars
23 Jun 2025
Best BMW M cars – the ultimate driving machines
Best BMW M cars
Best cars

Best BMW M cars – the ultimate driving machines

M is one of the fastest letters in the motoring alphabet. We pick our favourites from over 50 years of BMW M icons
20 Jun 2025
Kia EV6 GT 2025 review – Hyundai Ioniq 5 N parts make for a genuinely fun EV
Kia EV6 GT
Reviews

Kia EV6 GT 2025 review – Hyundai Ioniq 5 N parts make for a genuinely fun EV

Kia’s EV6 GT has gained some Ioniq 5 N-esque toys and the results are compelling
19 Jun 2025
Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review – a sheep in sheep’s clothing
Skoda Elroq vRS – front
Reviews

Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review – a sheep in sheep’s clothing

The swiftest-accelerating Skoda yet is an excellent electric family car but lacks excitement to back up its vRS badge
16 Jun 2025
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Honda Civic Type R for £5k off – save 10 per cent on the ultimate hot hatch
Honda Civic Type R deal
News

Honda Civic Type R for £5k off – save 10 per cent on the ultimate hot hatch

The Civic Type R is not long for this world and there are deals to be had on Honda’s pricey but near-perfect hot hatch
26 Jun 2025
Frontline MGA Factory Edition review – a quaint classic with a modern heart
Frontline MGA Factory Edition
Reviews

Frontline MGA Factory Edition review – a quaint classic with a modern heart

The MGB restomod specialist turns its attention to the B’s pretty predecessor. The result is compelling
26 Jun 2025
Can Lotus survive its latest crisis?
Lotus factory
Opinion

Can Lotus survive its latest crisis?

Lotus’s latest troubles are grabbing headlines, but the writing’s been on the wall for some time.
28 Jun 2025