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Miami Herald
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
2027 BMW M5 LCI Spied With Cleaner Neue Klasse Looks
Our spies on the Old Continent have caught the facelift of the G90 BMW M5, and they tell us to expect plenty of changes, and not just on the surface. The current super sedan and its wagon sibling were only introduced a year ago, but BMW is not one to withhold new technology or even new design cues for future generations. Instead, the M5's mid-cycle update, or Life Cycle Impulse, as BMW calls it, will bring with it a look inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse concept and an interior with BMW's new Panoramic iDrive system, which was previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show at the beginning of the year. The new M5 will change little about its lower front and rear fascias, but the top half of each end of the car will gain completely new lighting units. At the front, the trademark kidney grilles will frame the width of the car, with Iconic Glow illumination giving the M5 a distinctive nighttime signature. Moving backward, the hood may be slightly massaged, but the wing mirrors seem unchanged, as do most of the other body lines, including the door panels and side skirts. Interestingly, however, the roof does not appear to be made of carbon fiber or BMW's incoming plant-based alternative, and we don't see a recess down its spine as on the current M5. Recent leaks reveal that the next-generation M3 is unlikely to get a composite roof either, but perhaps BMW wants to reserve that for Competition models, as was once the case. At the back of the M5 LCI, the new taillight clusters are still placeholder units that won't be offered to customers, but their shape indicates that they won't deviate much from the current design. Future M cars are expected to have unique headlight graphics (and possibly colors), so we expect something similar at the rear. Then again, a quad-exit exhaust with a massive diffuser panel may be enough. We're not expecting much in the way of changes under the hood. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain will carry over, and our spies say we should not expect any increases in output (a combined 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, for the record). A debut will happen sometime in 2026, possibly near the end of the year. Unfortunately, even though the M5 was just hit with a price increase for the 2026 model year, our spies say the facelift will cost around €150,000, or over $176,000. That's more than 50 grand pricier than the M5 is today, so we hope BMW can justify the extra outlay. Less weight, perhaps? We can only hope... Related: The BMW M2 CS Just Destroyed The Audi RS3's Nürburgring Record Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Auto Blog
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
2027 BMW M5 LCI Spied With Cleaner Neue Klasse Looks
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. 2027 BMW M5 Will Move The Game Forward Our spies on the Old Continent have caught the facelift of the G90 BMW M5, and they tell us to expect plenty of changes, and not just on the surface. The current super sedan and its wagon sibling were only introduced a year ago, but BMW is not one to withhold new technology or even new design cues for future generations. Instead, the M5's mid-cycle update, or Life Cycle Impulse, as BMW calls it, will bring with it a look inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse concept and an interior with BMW's new Panoramic iDrive system, which was previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show at the beginning of the year. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 Full screen 2026 Audi A6 Avant debuts to fight BMW 5 Series Touring Watch More Similar Styling Across All Upcoming Bimmers The new M5 will change little about its lower front and rear fascias, but the top half of each end of the car will gain completely new lighting units. At the front, the trademark kidney grilles will frame the width of the car, with Iconic Glow illumination giving the M5 a distinctive nighttime signature. Moving backward, the hood may be slightly massaged, but the wing mirrors seem unchanged, as do most of the other body lines, including the door panels and side skirts. Interestingly, however, the roof does not appear to be made of carbon fiber or BMW's incoming plant-based alternative, and we don't see a recess down its spine as on the current M5. Recent leaks reveal that the next-generation M3 is unlikely to get a composite roof either, but perhaps BMW wants to reserve that for Competition models, as was once the case. 2027 BMW M5 May Be Ridiculously Expensive At the back of the M5 LCI, the new taillight clusters are still placeholder units that won't be offered to customers, but their shape indicates that they won't deviate much from the current design. Future M cars are expected to have unique headlight graphics (and possibly colors), so we expect something similar at the rear. Then again, a quad-exit exhaust with a massive diffuser panel may be enough. We're not expecting much in the way of changes under the hood. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain will carry over, and our spies say we should not expect any increases in output (a combined 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, for the record). A debut will happen sometime in 2026, possibly near the end of the year. Unfortunately, even though the M5 was just hit with a price increase for the 2026 model year, our spies say the facelift will cost around €150,000, or over $176,000. That's more than 50 grand pricier than the M5 is today, so we hope BMW can justify the extra outlay. Less weight, perhaps? We can only hope… Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Auto Blog
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
The Design That Will Change BMW's Future
Radically different BMW's upcoming Neue Klasse lineup manages to be both completely new and utterly distinctive at the same time. The cars look characteristically 'BMW' while also carrying a cyberpunk-like, futuristic aesthetic. They're polarizing designs to be sure, but one can't argue that they look like nothing else currently on the road. Whether that's a good or bad thing is entirely subjective. BMW i3 Neue Klasse BMW i3 Neue Klasse The BMW i3 Neue Klasse brings the angles to the sedan segment BMW i3 Neue Klasse Spyshots BMW i3 Neue Klasse Spyshots The upcoming BMW i3, or Vision Neue Klasse, is nothing like the small, Aston Martin Cygnet-like hatchback it replaced, to say the least. The concept sedan that BMW has been showing off highlights bold, sharp lines, without a single curve in sight. The front end has a slight, shark-nose tilt to it, reminiscent of the BMWs of the 1970s, such as the 2002. The distinct kidney grille now lights up and is integrated with the slim, angled LED headlights. Out back, the taillights nearly span the length of the trunk lid but are split in the middle by a small panel with the BMW logo. These design elements seem to have persisted based on the test mule we've spied driving around. We haven't seen much of the interior, but the concept shots featured little more than an infotainment screen in the middle of the dashboard and a skyroof spanning the headliner. We can only hope that the screen situation will change for the production version, although we're fans of the skyroof. BMW i3 Neue Klasse BMW i3 Neue Klasse Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The BMW X5 Neue Klasse does the same, but in SUV form BMW X5 Neue Klasse Spyshots BMW X5 Neue Klasse Spyshots BMW X5 Neue Klasse Spyshots The upcoming BMW X5 Neue Klasse, or Neue Klasse X, carries most of the i3's design elements but supersizes them in SUV form. The front and rear are largely the same, although the front further embodies the BMWs of the 1970s with a thin, vertical kidney grille. The upcoming X5 also sports a few aerodynamic elements, like large openings in both bumpers, side skirts, and a small spoiler above the rear hatch. The cabin is also largely the same, right down to the skyroof, although the X5 concept images carry a more playful white and orange color scheme that reminds me of some 1960s automotive designs. From what we can gather in the spy shots above, most of these design elements will make it into production. BMW X5 Neue Klasse BMW X5 Neue Klasse Final thoughts BMW's upcoming lineup is certainly polarizing, but unapologetically new. With sharp lines, modern technology, and futuristic aesthetics, BMW is really looking to shake things up when these models are set to hit the scene in 2026. What will be interesting is not just seeing how its domestic competitors, such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi, respond, but also how international competitors from Asia and the U.S. will respond. Looking at BMW's concepts and comparing them to other offerings from makes like Hyundai and Kia, one thing is certain: we are entering a new (or Neue) era of automotive design. About the Author Gabriel Ionica View Profile
Miami Herald
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
The Design That Will Change BMW's Future
BMW's upcoming Neue Klasse lineup manages to be both completely new and utterly distinctive at the same time. The cars look characteristically "BMW" while also carrying a cyberpunk-like, futuristic aesthetic. They're polarizing designs to be sure, but one can't argue that they look like nothing else currently on the road. Whether that's a good or bad thing is entirely subjective. The upcoming BMW i3, or Vision Neue Klasse, is nothing like the small, Aston Martin Cygnet-like hatchback it replaced, to say the least. The concept sedan that BMW has been showing off highlights bold, sharp lines, without a single curve in sight. The front end has a slight, shark-nose tilt to it, reminiscent of the BMWs of the 1970s, such as the 2002. The distinct kidney grille now lights up and is integrated with the slim, angled LED headlights. Out back, the taillights nearly span the length of the trunk lid but are split in the middle by a small panel with the BMW logo. These design elements seem to have persisted based on the test mule we've spied driving around. We haven't seen much of the interior, but the concept shots featured little more than an infotainment screen in the middle of the dashboard and a skyroof spanning the headliner. We can only hope that the screen situation will change for the production version, although we're fans of the skyroof. The upcoming BMW X5 Neue Klasse, or Neue Klasse X, carries most of the i3's design elements but supersizes them in SUV form. The front and rear are largely the same, although the front further embodies the BMWs of the 1970s with a thin, vertical kidney grille. The upcoming X5 also sports a few aerodynamic elements, like large openings in both bumpers, side skirts, and a small spoiler above the rear hatch. The cabin is also largely the same, right down to the skyroof, although the X5 concept images carry a more playful white and orange color scheme that reminds me of some 1960s automotive designs. From what we can gather in the spy shots above, most of these design elements will make it into production. BMW's upcoming lineup is certainly polarizing, but unapologetically new. With sharp lines, modern technology, and futuristic aesthetics, BMW is really looking to shake things up when these models are set to hit the scene in 2026. What will be interesting is not just seeing how its domestic competitors, such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi, respond, but also how international competitors from Asia and the U.S. will respond. Looking at BMW's concepts and comparing them to other offerings from makes like Hyundai and Kia, one thing is certain: we are entering a new (or Neue) era of automotive design. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Auto Blog
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
BMW iX3 Coming as First Neue Klasse EV with High-Tech Package
BMW has revealed plenty of details about the iX3, its first EV from the brand-spanking-new line of Neue Klasse models. What To Expect From the First Production Neue Klasse Model It has been a while since BMW unveiled the first Neue Klasse concept in 2023. The ground-up architecture, set to be the backbone of BMW's new generation of vehicles, is the automaker's biggest project to date, encompassing the marque's leap in terms of vehicle platform, design, and technology. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:09 / 0:10 Audi A5 replaces A4: So, what's changed? Watch More While the first modern Neue Klasse concept revealed was a low-slung sedan, the first production model from the new BMW family will be a crossover. Specifically, the new BMW iX3, which is based on the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Concept. BMW has revealed details about the upcoming iX3, set to debut in Germany this fall. Here's a breakdown of what we can expect from the new breed of Bimmers. Advanced Tech for New Breed of EVs According to BMW, the iX3 will use an 800V architecture compatible with 400V DC charging stations. Batteries will be in a new cylindrical cell format, said to have 20% higher energy density than previous prismatic types. The new batteries touts up to 497 miles of range on a single charge based on WLTP standards. In America, this goes down to 400 miles based on the standards of the EPA. With the advanced EV architecture, the iX3 will be able to support up 400 kW of charging, enabling the addition of over 217 miles of range in just 10 minutes. With the new battery also comes a fresh Gen6 powertrain, promising improved performance and efficiency across all drive and vehicle segments. The iX3 will also feature the 'Heart of Joy' control computer, which can process data ten times faster than previous systems. It harmonizes powertrain, braking, and steering for better dynamics and recuperation. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Next-Level User Experience and Driver Aids While the supporting images don't include the cabin, BMW revealed what owners can expect inside the iX3. Front occupants will experience a combination of Panoramic Vision, a windshield-wide projected information, and 3D Head-Up Display, which shows navigation and driving data in the driver's direct field of vision. A central matrix-backlit screen will also reside near the steering wheel, while the multi-function steering wheel will have haptic and illuminated shy-tech controls. Apart from the tech-filled cabin, BMW also announced advanced driver-assist systems for the iX3, powered by a processor that's 20x faster than before and utilizes AI systems. These features include lane change warning, road priority alerts, safe exit, and assisted driving views. There's also a so-called Motorway & City Assistant, which supports hands-free driving, automatic braking at red lights, and roundabout assistance. Launch Happening in Munich This Fall BMW also introduces bidirectional charging with the iX3, with up to 3.7kW output for powering devices via its Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature. It also supports Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), turning the car into energy storage to reduce costs and support the grid. A new wallbox will also be introduced, with up to 19.2kW DC charge/discharge capacity, and includes adapters for V2L use. BMW says that the iX3 will make its full, global debut in September at the 2025 IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. Production starts at the end of 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
