At the 2024 Paris Auto Show, which opened today, BMW's new generation X concept car was officially unveiled. The new car has completed its world premiere in March this year. The overall design of the new car will be a preview of the design of BMW's future SAV models. In terms of power, it will be equipped with the sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology.
According to the plan, the BMW Group will start production of new-generation models in the second half of 2025. In the next 24 months, at least six new-generation models will be put into mass production, including a sports utility vehicle (SAV) and a pure electric sedan in the 3 Series market segment. The first pure electric model based on the new architecture will be put into mass production at the Debrecen plant in Hungary in 2025.
In terms of appearance, the new era X concept car adopts a similar design concept to the previous Vision Neue Klasse concept car, but the "X" adopts a more sci-fi headlight design, and its illuminated double kidney front The grille returns to the longitudinal rectangular style of BMW's old-school models; in addition, the front surround of the new car is designed with a dual-channel vent shape, which has a strong sporty attribute. The overall styling perfectly combines BMW's sports spirit, future concepts and retro trends.
On the side of the body, the concept car shows a simple design language exclusive to new era models. The vehicle relies on an electrified platform to achieve a body proportion with a long wheelbase and short front overhang, which brings more improvements to the interior space. In addition, the hidden door handle of the new car is designed into the shape of the wind deflector spoiler on the side of the car, which not only better hides the characteristics of the door handle, but also brings a more sporty visual effect to the new car.
The new car also uses "coral silver" paint. The classic BMW brand "Hawthorn corner" at the rear of the side window does not use a chrome frame, but is passed through "
span>Reflective printing", depending on the angle of the observer, presents a surface effect that is either transparent or reflective.
At the rear of the car, the new car is equipped with a twin-peak style roof spoiler, and the taillights extend to the middle of the rear of the car, showing the classic BMW L-shaped taillights in a horizontal manner. Its internal light source uses 3D printed components, which can individually control different light intensities, thereby creating a highly expressive depth of field effect. In addition, the recessed ribs in the middle of the rear of the new car, combined with the layered rear diffuser panel surrounding the rear, give the rear of the vehicle a powerful and sporty visual design effect.
In the interior, the new car is equipped with a newly designed "cross" spoked multi-function steering wheel, a central display screen with touch control functions and a "panoramic view bridge", as well as advanced voice control of BMW's intelligent personal assistant. , these four constitute the human-vehicle interaction interface. The Panoramic View Bridge displays important information across the entire front windshield. The mass-produced version of the new generation model will use a panoramic view bridge and will also be equipped with an enhanced 3D head-up display system. The combination of the two will present an emotional human-vehicle interactive experience.
Inthe concept car, the central display screen is integrated into the dashboard, and the front passenger Convenient access to all infotainment functions. The color of the display is not only synchronized to the ambient lighting, but also to the backlighting of the textile surface of the dashboard. In addition,a slightly raised seat height provides a more confident driving experience.
The BMW Group is developing an interior surface material that is 100% natural, vegetable or mineral-based and petroleum-free. This material will be used in the lower portion of the door panels and center console of the new-generation X concept car. Ocean plastic is also used for injection molded parts for the first time. In some parts, the proportion of secondary raw materials extracted from discarded fishing nets has reached as high as 30%. The group plans that from 2030 onwards, the average proportion of secondary materials used in new generation models will reach 40% span>. The materials and construction methods used in the concept car allow for easier removal of interior components and increase recyclability. The side skirts and front and rear fenders are also made from a single recyclable material.
It is worth mentioning that the concept car is also equipped with the new HYPERSONX WHEEL's first personal sound experience (Personal Sound Experience ) opens up more possibilities. This function can realize four different sound styles: "calm", "free", "unrestrained" and "agile", and the sounds can be generated in real time and uploaded through HYPERSONX WHEEL buttons to make adjustments. The concept car is also equipped with a large panoramic canopy, which allows light to pour into the car through the panoramic glass sunroof, blending with the colors.Warm fabrics blend together to create a comfortable, spacious interior.
The biggest highlight of the new era X concept car is that it is equipped with the sixth-generation eDrive technology. In addition to the electric drive unit, it also uses a new cylindrical battery cell, whose energy per unit volume The density is more than 20% higher than previously used prismatic batteries. The power battery, transmission and charging system of the new generation model will be equipped with an 800V high-voltage electrical system, which can increase the charging speed by 30% and can replenish 300 kilometers of mileage in 10 minutes. The cruising range under the sixth-generation eDrive has also increased by 30%.
The new generation of models will be equipped with a new electronic control unit, which is responsible for the overall coordination of vehicle powertrain and driving dynamics management, and centralizes drive, suspension, braking, steering and other data. React faster and more accurately during driving, coupled with the new software stack "Dynamic Performance Control System" developed internally by the BMW Group, it can provide a highly customized and excellent driving experience based on individual needs.
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