2020 marks the beginning of BMW’s electrified product offensive with 25 different electrified models to be launched by 2023 (12 expected as pure EVs) and a fully-electric X1 could be expected in 2023 when the model crosses to its third generation.
Youtube superstar Supercar Blondie has uploaded a video detailing the BMW i4 Concept throwing light on the smaller yet significant details of the near-production concept vehicle. Did you know that the globally-acclaimed music composer Hans Zimmer has developed the Concept i4’s “own visionary and unique sound” to replace the sound of the petrol engine that enables a better connect between the car and the driver?
In its fourth-quarter statement, BMW has announced that the company will have 25 electrified models by 2023 and will be launching five fully electric cars by the end of 2021. The five electric cars include BMW i3, Mini Cooper SE, BMW iX3, iNext and i4.
Surprisingly, USA, BMW’s second biggest market (in sales volumes), will not be receiving the iX3. It is believed that the absence of an all-wheel drive system, the regulatory pressure in the EU to curb emissions that has a bearing on supply globally, and the lack of a high-spec iX3 variant are the reasons for the decision.
Today we’re able to see fresh photos of the prototypes of the next generation BMW 7 Series on global auto media sites. These are what testers call ‘chassis mules’ where the core mechanical and electrical components of the car enter the testing phase. With the vehicle so early in development, the design of the car would not be finalized.
BMW’s concept Vision iNext, which is set to be the company’s new flagship product when launched in 2021, will be bringing many new technologies with it. One of the technologies expected withe the car is Continental’s Intelligent Glass Control.