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@AugustBerman

2 ай бұрын

Just to be clear, is BMW upgrading their existing electrochromic roof to a new material?

I love it that Thomas always mentions his height when talking about seats and spaciousness! It frustrates me when other presenters don't do that.

@deltajohnny

2 ай бұрын

Yes, and in case of other KZreadrs, specially the shorter ones, do not tell their height, and we, tall persons, do not know if the car can fit us...

@carthick1000

2 ай бұрын

Even some presenters go one extra step further : ‘ Lot of knee room. I can sit behind myself’ without telling their height or whatever setting the seat is at. They really don’t know what being tall means and whatever problems the tall guys endure im cars.

@deltajohnny

2 ай бұрын

​@@carthick1000 100% correct! 👏👏👏

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Definitely an improvement on the ix, disappointed about the lack of buttons though, particularly as having it all on a screen makes you take your eyes off the road and is quite dangerous

@KentBuchla

2 ай бұрын

Unless the voice commands and recognition software is good.

@mihnealazar7039

2 ай бұрын

​@@KentBuchlavoice commands will never replace physical buttons, it's stupid. Do you do absolutely everything on your phone by voice? No. Now imagine that the voice recognition in your phone is like 2x better than what in this car. Even if it was perfect, is it not easier to quickly press a single button rather than 1- call the assistant & 2 - speak a whole sentence?

@user-my4xu4gf1z

2 ай бұрын

Dude it's a CONCEPT. Obviously their will be buttons on the steering wheel for everything and most likely a scroll wheel that bmw is famous for. I atleast hope they keep the scroll wheel.. I use that over reaching to touch the screen everytime

@icemoneycooks5299

2 ай бұрын

Tesla doesnt have any buttons.

Some EVs look like straight out of a sci fi movie.

@Andy-hp6ie

2 ай бұрын

Maybe I'm too old, but this one is like a horror movie.

@SteveEricJordan

2 ай бұрын

@@Andy-hp6ie im lovin it.

@HandoKardaan

2 ай бұрын

I think I once drew something similar... When I was 3. The side view is revolting @@Andy-hp6ie

@AnthonyMunyi

2 ай бұрын

Yeah like a late 60s/ early 70s sci-fi movie

@TD1237

2 ай бұрын

​@@SteveEricJordanI love it too.

Much better than the iX. Definitely have to see it in person and hope it doesn’t change when the final designs come out very much, but it’s nice and clean at least.

@mihnealazar7039

2 ай бұрын

The front bumper is anything but clean, but the rest yeah

@notagain2856

2 ай бұрын

​@@mihnealazar7039the front looks like it was inspired by the vampire bat

@neilwhit1

2 ай бұрын

Seriously?.. who on God's earth can have any positives about that ghastly interior?

I'm convinced that BMW designers take magic mushrooms before going to work

@zululeppard

2 ай бұрын

more like Jack Daniels

@SamuelKYu

2 ай бұрын

German Automakers at this point are intentionally making their first-gen EVs less appealing, so that they can tell EU gov the demand for EV is just not enough to support its plan to phase out gasoline cars within a decade.

@Beaglow

2 ай бұрын

@@SamuelKYu this is not BMWs first electric gen though.

@vecernicek2

2 ай бұрын

No, they take envelopes from Mercedes-Benz

@arefkr

2 ай бұрын

@@Beaglow Triggered BMW 320i Driver moments 🤣

That wide screen is briliant, I am not fan of screens standing out and grabing attention from everything basically, but this one here is just spot on, I hope it gets into production in a similar form.

@HanYou2

2 ай бұрын

yeah, I would rather have just that one and ditch the tablet entirely, but they are not brave enough

@omidnamin9004

2 ай бұрын

they copied lincoln

@miketaylor3947

2 ай бұрын

🤮I don't like the huge screen at all.

It's simple, bmw and other car makers who use screen climate "buttons" don't give a dime on customer feedback regarding the physical climate buttons 👍

@kevinc7632

2 ай бұрын

Its gotten so bad the safety review people are saying they will review them as unsafe if the climate buttons arent present.

@Jedimack7

2 ай бұрын

I want no part of the "future" of automotive if these are the options.

@faheemabbas3965

2 ай бұрын

EuroNCAP is literally planning on reducing points for cars that require you to use the screen to access simple things like fan speed

@zaspalia

2 ай бұрын

Seems like the bean counters at BMW are running the show. If they wanted to improve upon what they had they would give us programmable buttons instead of putting everything on a screen to save money.

@D-nort2

Ай бұрын

We have 2 cars with climate buttons.. but I NEVER use it.. 21C all the time, and for example in the IX, its auto heated seats, so we dont need to change anything wintertime.

Thank you for the preview. I think BMW have given considerable thought to this new platform on so many levels, and it deserves to do well. I particularly like their alternative to a head up display and the ability to personalise what is displayed. I am not yet convinced by what I saw about the other UI/UX decisions, but I for now give it the benefit of the doubt. I imagine the underlying engineering will be as good as ever. It looks to me as if they are getting most of this very right. Taken with the sub brand Mini which also gets its major EV refresh this year ahead this one, BMW look to me to have a credible answer to the big brands from the far east, but probably at a price.

Any idea when you get your hands on Macan Electric for your test drive?

I really like the idea of fabric seating surfaces like a high-end furniture store with many choices. I wish we could easily replace seating surfaces without changing the entire seat mechanism, the way you change a worn watchband on an expensive Swiss watch. Same for the steering wheel.

the screen near where the widescreen meets the dashboard is nice

All nice, but that temperature change is not good as shown. Even with my 8.5 system is problem to point to + and - sign when driving and if you will scroll like this new, it will be shaking between 16C and 35C... as shown 😀

Great review as always! Only missing you mentioning the 'design lines', it's my fav AG quote... And about that tailgate, is it functional? I notice these taillights don't have shutlines running through them. Curious about the final version vis-a-vis taillight graphics.

Thomas is the MKBHD of car reviews! Amazing and consistent content lately. Thank you!

If the production version looks as good then it’s a winner.

@IlNamelessKinglI

2 ай бұрын

Bathtube on wheels😂

@jamespaul2587

2 ай бұрын

​@IlNamelessKinglI what's a bath tube? 😊

@AndrewTSq

2 ай бұрын

It looks like a toy in my view. Not whatI would call good design

@TD1237

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it looks awesome imho.

@XxXnonameAsDXxX

2 ай бұрын

This is what bmw is about: polarizing design. I think it's genius that 50% love the other half is crying about like no tomorrow, 100% of the people will HEAR about it. I think it's a cool auto.

I totally agree with you on the buttons. I will personally not buy a car without them, which is why I I´m very curious to test drive the VW ID7 Kombi.

You just have THE best job, Thomas...! WOW... you get to review some simply amazing new technology - and you never fail to make your reviews interesting, fun and informative. Thank you, fella. 😎 I thought that Hypersonix Wheel demonstration was fascinating in that I noted, as you moved your finger around the 4 different sound options, the 'digit trail' revealed the outline of the BMW Roundel beneath.... such incredible attention to detail by the designers. 😲

What about the rear lights? It is not the IX solution from what I gather but I can't see any gap? What happens to the tail lights when it opens?

I am so frustrated when manufacturers get rid of physical buttons and introduce LCD displays you have to magically interact with and capacitive touch buttons and all that... it's super unintuitive when driving.

Physical buttons all the way

Does low energy mode include turning the grill light off?

Another interesting and insightful review. Thank you Thomas.

Come on @autogefuehl, there is only one reason why they stick to digital climate buttons: they cost zero cents. Also, funny how they needed two surveys to confirm something so obvious.

Bold design, BMW! Chapeau! Makes the just presented Audi Q6 looks like an outdated car from the past century.

@gullible119

2 ай бұрын

This is a concept car ❓

@AndrewTSq

2 ай бұрын

When people think this, i do not want a new car

@RSMovieLapse

2 ай бұрын

this will look outdated on this Saturday. oh no. on Friday. even without release

@brb4903

2 ай бұрын

don't buy a new car then lol@@AndrewTSq

@AndrewTSq

2 ай бұрын

@@brb4903 I bought a new Audi recently, but next time I promise to buy a sportsbike instead :)

Thomas, has BMW said anything about what connector it's using in North America for the Neue Klasse? NACS or CCS?

I LOVE the rear seats, looks like a comfortable and modern living room

That 4-spoke steering wheel looks stupid.

@richardlabeja

2 ай бұрын

Standard for concept cars lol.

@mondvogel6124

2 ай бұрын

I think it looks fantastic

@ZM4-978

2 ай бұрын

This answer is also stupid

@faber62mb36

Ай бұрын

Finally they removed all the awful piano black plastic

Personally for me if a car does not have physical controls for the climate and music - i will not buy it. IDrive controller was definitely an appealing feature for me but not necessarily a deal breaker.

Another awesome review from Autogefühl, what a great channel, danke Thomas and team!

@autogefuehl

16 күн бұрын

Cheers m8!

Phyisical Buttons and knobs are better to have. I find it distracting finding the climate controls while driving.

This looks much better than the original “neue klasse”. It’s very well proportioned and the grille is actually decent. GJ BMW

@seansiew5629

2 ай бұрын

Reminds you about Marcello Gandini actually, we just lost a legendary designer there

The exterior is fine, but the interior is a complete disaster…

Rather gorgeous Tomas - lets hope all those cool design features make it to production... i have a Taycan and current iX3 so will be keeping an eye on this new class!

@autogefuehl

2 ай бұрын

cheers keep tuning in !

any info out on the suspension tech on this one?

I kind of dig it.

Considering so many cars look the same at the moment this is a refreshing concept. Once released people will order in black/dark grey anyway with leatherette and it’ll be much more conservative looking than this prototype. Currently have an iX3 and I’d probably get this one next. Well done BMW for doing something different here.

@TD1237

2 ай бұрын

I agree. This looks great to my eyes. I always appreciate BMW's boldness with their designs.

@Ewoodster

2 ай бұрын

Just ordered the current iX3 model with delivery in October. I love the current design, but as usual with new BMW designs, they will grow on you in a short time

@demitrif4750

2 ай бұрын

I agree completely!

@KonsaiAsTai

2 ай бұрын

It's just another SUV, not refreshing in the slightest. Does it really take so little to impress "buyers" nowadays? You really are consumers, not customers, to think this looks good.

Great show Thomas! Really like this futuristic design. So exciting to see all the new things happening in the carworld. The 4 spoke steeringwheel is however not so nice I think 😊

Another great preview, Thomas. I keep thinking about the current lack of charging infrastructure in the USA across the country. So, I believe for now, these electric vehicles in the USA are mainly for urban based people using them for comparability short urban drives. Is it different in Europe? (In the meantime, I'm keeping my I.C.E. AMG coupe).

just when you think that BMW design cannot get any worse ;(

@Rumblingbelly

2 ай бұрын

Haha for real. No use having bigger range if it looks too horrible to buy

I own a BMW i4 and I'm very happy with it. That said, the styling and engineering dynamics that prevail in the EV world are missing something. I find myself wanting a BMW 2002 tii from the 1970's more than ever these days.

@carthick1000

2 ай бұрын

That high beltline of i4 only adds to the claustrophobic interior. That’s probably why u love the old BMWs. With neue klasse we all hope BMW brings more cars with low beltline and better visibility outside.

Nice fresh look on things, the wide screen below windshield looks interesting. Wondering how the carplay/android auto looks on the skewed center screen... :)

Why is the door to chunky if it doesnt seem to have the conventional stuff like speakers, space etc

I know it's a concept, but the design language on the front end is very odd for me. Same on the 3 concept. Not a fan of the headlights / monobar look

@notagain2856

2 ай бұрын

The front reminds me of a vampire bat, oddly enough

To my eye, I like the new clean design and the front is a particular highlight. The rear is the only bit that looks out of proportion.

@notagain2856

2 ай бұрын

Maybe just me but the front looks like the face of a vampire bat

Looks good. Comparing to latest X2 it a beauty! Good proportions and larger windows for visibility. Maybe step back but in right direction. One thing to correct: less screens more buttons and dials. Maybe new NCAP will force them to change this direction too?

I like the customizable info bar!

Beautiful car! really loving the design! Great software too it seems. Thanks Thomas and Lea! 🖤

Imagine the price of one of those headlights when a stone cracks it :)

Great review, absolutely love this new x3 from BMW 👌

Is beautiful and futuristic,love it

Manchmal fragt sich mein innerer Verschwörungstheoretiker, ob die Chinesen jemanden bei BMW eingeschleust haben, der jedes neue Design entscheidend beeinflusst und voll gegen die Wand fährt. Das kann doch langsam nicht mehr wahr sein 😅

@autogefuehl

2 ай бұрын

Schau / hör mal den Part zu den Bedienungen / Klima-Knöpfen / Screen ...

@marcolini_

2 ай бұрын

Wenn man sich die erste Resonanz anschaut wie z.B. viele andere Kommentare hier trifft dein Kommentar eher nicht zu. Ich persönlich finde es auch ziemlich gelungen, nicht ganz wie das vorherige neue Klasse Konzept aber die neue Designsprache ist top. Es ist schonmal kein Aufschrei zu verzeichnen wie das beim M3, 7er oder xM der Fall war.

I'm sorry, but I can't unsee the pig nostrils on this thing. That 3 series concept where the headlights are integrated into the kidney grilles though looks clever Also the rear kinda looks like a RAV4

That’s a lot of reaching for the screen. Will miss the buttons and I drive dial I use 70 percent of the time vs reaching for the touchscreen in my i4 M50

You did not do the shut test as you usually do?

For me it's just Nope Classe, 330i that I own now will be my last...

A masterpiece!

Hi Thomas, is this the production ready prototype? Or just a concept? If it's production ready, I think I found the replacement for our Model 3.

@autogefuehl

2 ай бұрын

Close I would say, not final but close

I love the control buttons and knob.Because I hate looking at a dirty screen and always cleaning it .The very reason I prefer contact lenses over glasses .

How to make an attractive electric car? BMW to Mercedes “hold my beer!”😂

@IlNamelessKinglI

2 ай бұрын

It looks like shit

So customer feedback made it clear customers prefer physical buttons but BMW went ahead and implemented sliders anyway..so why even ask customers for feedback then ? #capacityBS

@autogefuehl

2 ай бұрын

I took from that that the Chinese customer is more important because they have more sales in China.

@ahlsn7346

2 ай бұрын

They should probably consider doing European and Chinese models then. If we wanted Chinese cars we would already buy it...

@1989ElLoco

2 ай бұрын

Exactly! Screw the sliders!!

As always, you are good at reviewing car 👍

Keep buttons for heating & a/c, but ESPECIALLY on the steering wheel! After driving your car, you learn the feel of the buttons....2 buttons down is turn off cruise control. If theyre capacitive, its just ONE big button 😬😬 Love the style on that too tho ♥️

Big fan of this. I'm one of what appears to be a minority of people that like the new BMW design language....Even the IX!

I like it. There’s a lot of design keys that speak to me as it’s offers something very different but very similar all in the same package. Great review as always 👌🏻 “Neue klasse” listened & repeated 😎

Really nice design! Also, the kept the charge port on the right side, great decision!

Hope there is a feature to switch off the front kidney light, will improve the front look slightly

BMW should fire their entire design team, this is awful.

looks stunning.

@KonsaiAsTai

2 ай бұрын

Stunningly awful.

Convenient storage for shades, cards, and conveniences pls

Why a non-rectangular central screen? What’s next, an oval or an 8-shape like?)

Bro what tf is this hair clipper? Let people burn their 35L/100km with 5.0 V8 and they'll be happy.

A face not even a mother could love…

@dzonikg

2 ай бұрын

Price off used bmw will skyrocket if this is bmw from now on

Thought concept,it is still absolutely beautiful and simple!!! Looks great!!!!

While watching at 15:30 I was impressed with the lateral thinking by the designers - a 'dashboard' that also doubles as an ironing board! Perhaps the autopilot on the 2025 model will allow you to iron your shirt while the car drives you to work? The upholstery? It made me smile, my grandma used to knit her cardigans that looked much the same. I'm looking for a new EV right now, it won't be BMW 👎

This is the first time in a while I've seen a new BMW (even though it is a prototype) that actually looks pretty cool. That grill definitely helps

@borky1987

2 ай бұрын

What grill? 😂

@notagain2856

2 ай бұрын

2:33 from the front it looks like a bat, especially with those nostrils and gaping mouth

@Critical_Cabbage

2 ай бұрын

@@borky1987 well, grill isn’t the right word anymore, that nice smooth kidney shaped thingy in the middle xD

Looks like my X5 2023 might be the last bmw I have owned... Unless they do something around design. It is not possible to look at the current design without tears

@Aiantaschr

2 ай бұрын

Hahah fr.. so many people like it and honestly idk what they like about this new design

@obopileboikanyogaborone9279

2 ай бұрын

Yah...m with you there.

@claudiuclima7387

2 ай бұрын

The rear is nice imo, but the front is so fugly that it makes the IX look pretty lol

@Rumblingbelly

2 ай бұрын

X5 2024 in all black looks great but this model just looks weird

@dzonikg

2 ай бұрын

And F01 end E93 i have now probably will keep them forever ,i dont need touch screens.Maybe buy from friends his E70

Rear legroom looks a bit tight if you are a tall driver. I doubt that Thomas would fit behind the drivers seat if it was adjusted to him.

Actually looks great imo, awkward angled windows not opening fully have been annoying!

This makes me want to sell my current g21 and just switch brands altogether

@ahlsn7346

2 ай бұрын

Same, also G21 owner and I feel I don't want to be associated with this brand anymore.

No need for door handles, who would like to get inside of this😂

Prefer the regular neu klasse design. The double kidney is odd given i thought the highlight of the neu klasse design was to repurpose the grill for ev design. Therefore making the kidnehs into part of the headlight/drl housing.

@senitnelav

2 ай бұрын

Same, this one just looks like it has two kidney grills. I much prefer the neu klasse's design approach, much cleaner if you ask me.

It looks awesome , at least the concept does , but I love And trust their design team , they will not disappoint I love how they put value in efficiency and sustainability ❤

The most beautiful electric car I have seen so far

@AndrewTSq

2 ай бұрын

This just tells me there are no good looking evs :) well tesla model s plaid is cool

@martontichi8611

2 ай бұрын

you need your eyes examined then...

Living in a cold country, heating up the coupé in -20° C costs range. A lot of glass (green house) has a massive cooling effect. I would like to see insulated tv-screens instead of windows - with added IR technology to spot moose and people way before they show up in the lights😊

Look sooooooo cool !

BMW needs to fire their designers before it's too late.

@jonpetter8921

2 ай бұрын

This car is great, refreshing

@RSMovieLapse

2 ай бұрын

it is too late

@ZM4-978

2 ай бұрын

Then you buy a Dacia spring !

BMW is obsessed with making electric cars look SciFi and I cannot for the life of me figure out why

@SamuelKYu

2 ай бұрын

German Automakers at this point are intentionally making their first-gen EVs less appealing, so that they can tell EU gov the demand for EV is just not enough to support its plan to phase out gasoline cars within a decade.

@vismortis

2 ай бұрын

They can’t figure out why the i4 is so popular with BMW drivers. It’s a EV that looks identical to a 4-series gc

Futuristic… this is innovative and thinking for the future . I actually like it . A lot ❤

I don't understand, maybe someone can enlighten me, with all the fabric on the dash, door, what's is the material use for the backing? is it not plastic? and with everything in the screen, if the screen is out, everything is out.

Exterior, quite fine. Interior, awful.

Tbh I think it’s not bad. I did really like the dark, utilitarian, simple conservative design of the last generation but this is a nice reinterpretation. Light, simple but still functional, good design. I still wish they had more buttons and kept the drive controller but the wheel controls look decent

I can't wait for something like this! It's a gorgeous-looking vehicle!

Physical buttons, nice ones!

My god it looks terrible, another electric monster from BMW. I think only iX1 look ok, rest of them are some kind of monsters ( ok series 4 and 5 that looks similar to combustion are also ok ). But this one - no, nope, thank You and bye.

Another howler from the BMW design team. What are those guys smoking?

interesting how the trunk will open, I saw no split in the taillight

In my experience, climate control buttons are no longer necessary. The AUTO function, especially with preconditioning in EVs, holds a comfortable temperature and you do not need to be constantly making adjustments. In fact, I stopped using heated seats because the preconditioning ensures it is warm enough already. I would only really need a shortcut for Max AC if I forgot to set preconditioning on a hot day.

@RSMovieLapse

2 ай бұрын

Until all these new noname xiahomeu screens start lagging. And according to bmw forums it starts so early and so bad

@ahlsn7346

2 ай бұрын

While the car is pretty good att holding the temperature. I don't always want the same temperature. Sometimes i sit with a t-shirt in the car in the winter and sometimes with a jacket. Sometimes I get in the car after running or just been in the hot sun and want to cool down.

does BMW designer work for Audi or Mercedez?

@peemo888

2 ай бұрын

Snagged from kia