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Should we expect this design language to appear in the i4 headlights taillights interior etc?
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Of course, it's unclear what "clean sheet" means in comparison to the current and future CLAR and/or whether the iX sits on a bespoke platform. But it sounds like the iX is much more removed from the X5/X7 than the iX3/i4 are from their respective twin brothers/sisters (not least due to the unique body style). |
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I'll wait for the next gen X5/7 being hybrid with longer range battery only capabilities that gets charged with the ICE.
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Yo...what happened to BMW? I mean seriously, what happened? Which blind mouse is making the calls??? It's just horrible the direction they're going in. Sad to see because this is my favorite car maker and I've been with them for a while....but I think it's time to say goodbye.
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11-11-2020, 08:38 AM | #51 |
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I haven't followed the EV space for Bmw so this is a surprise to me and it might fill a gap. Not everyone wants a model 3/Y.
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11-11-2020, 08:40 AM | #52 | |
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But why is a 0-60 time of 3 seconds a benchmark? Who needs that in real life? I rather have a 0-60 in 5 seconds which is extremely quick for this vehicle and bump the range to 350-360.
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11-11-2020, 08:41 AM | #53 | |
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Yes. It's just that the eventuality you mention is a reality already for some other players. So there's significant value in understanding how far the iX has moved the ball. |
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I agree, but sadly the general car buying public does not see it the same. The faster the car, the better, even if they'll never use the speed. Just look at all of the Tesla vs Supercar drag race and the comments made by the fanboys. Today's set of buyers seem to equate fun to the fastest 0-60, not steering feel, handling, weight balance, etc or other items that you or I would.
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11-11-2020, 08:43 AM | #55 |
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It looks good. I am sure IRL it will look even better. This is proven to be always the case.
However, the range...oh God please why 300 miles on a vehicle this size? So I guess it will be a competitor of Tesla model X which at the moment has 370 mile range and they talk about some new batteries giving range of 400+. Wondering if BMW will make software upgrades over the air like Tesla improving range and other stuff. I'm looking for a EV replacement of my X4 and was looking at model Y and secretly hoping that BMW will give us something even better not more expensive. When Tesla start production of model Y in Europe I believe its range would increase to 350 or at least I hope so. Current range of 326 miles for me personally is the very bottom I would look for but at this price is not that bad. I've been following many EV vloggers and what I have learned is even 300 range is not that bad although it is on the low for me. Usually, what you should look for is your daily commute which it is probably 90% of your trips. On long journeys you can't make 500 miles without a single stop to rest so doesnt really matter as the charging speeds now are high. Personally, when I do long journeys I stop ever 310-370 miles but never done more than a 700 miles trip without stopping for a sleep.
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Headlights and taillights no. There has been a couple of spy shots on the forum shown already and it's going to be identical to the 4 series gran coupe. Interior might be another story. I hope the i4 does eliminate the hood line though.
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Any info on when this will be available in the US? My wife is looking at a Tesla Model X when her current lease expires in March 2021. This would seem to be a contender as well.
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11-11-2020, 08:49 AM | #59 |
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Disgusting-looking thing. Hardly recognizable as a BMW.
If anything, props on the color and side mirrors. |
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"A vision is turning into reality, as the BMW Vision iNEXT becomes the BMW iX. With time still to go before its expected U.S. market launch in the early 2022..." |
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11-11-2020, 08:50 AM | #61 |
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Instead of listening to its customers, BMW launches an ad letting us know how much more they know than us? This ad just says "shut up. we know better"
This is the difference between a technology company like Tesla, that is built by customer's feedback, and a legacy company like BMW, built by 60 year old arrogant executives. BMW, start listening to your customers.
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11-11-2020, 08:53 AM | #63 |
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If I am spending over $100,000 on a BEV, it won't be this one. Grill is ugly, and the rear end looks like the i3 on stilts. Going to pay attention to the Taycan Cross Turismo and the E Tron line. Hell, even the Cadillac Lyriq prototype looks better than this.
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im dig'n it. lets see how much it cost.
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All these comments and remarks was for the 4 series grill. Not this thing. But it's good we know they hear us and blatantly disregard it. We're watching BMW transform from a car company to an engine company and tech company.
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