[Miko M]

Was not sure where to post this but I figured I share this.
Looks like much bigger then iX3 which you can see on picture next to new X5

[Pictor]

Isn't that supposed to be the iNext? The rear looks slightly longer than the X5. Makes sense that they would follow the iX3 approach. I just hope they don't use Briliance to make these.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by Pictor

Isn't that supposed to be the iNext? The rear looks slightly longer than the X5. Makes sense that they would follow the iX3 approach. I just hope they don't use Briliance to make these.

Yes, but the name might change.

Don't think iNext will remain.

[BigHunk]

iX5 look little longer than current X5.
Any info on the specs?

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by BigHunk

iX5 look little longer than current X5.
Any info on the specs?

It's iNext that most likely will change the name.

Don't know the physical specs but it's a nice size compared to X5

I just know that is coming in 2021 and will have range of 435miles ( or this is what the target is )

They will use more density battery to archive this goal.

BTW I changed the Avatar picture to green hulk because of front page. Signal green M8. Lol

[TXSchnee]

The iX3 is on an X3 Chinese market long wheel base, so it could still be the iX3...

[SmartSaves]

It appears the iNext will be named iX (iX5 perhaps?), makes sense given iX3 is already out. Summarizing some points below and a few discussion topics at the end for those who are interested. There will be 3 variants:

• 230kW (308 horsepower)
• 390kW (522 horsepower)
• 455kW (610 horsepower)

Other Notes:

• Dimension fits between the X3 and X5.
• Optional features will be offered similar to X5.
• Global production kicks off in July 2021.
• North American availability in early 2020.
• Will be assembled in Dingolfing plant, Germany.
• Rear windows seems smaller. After C piler it looks similar to X3. IMO outward visibility won't be as good as G05.
• Front grill will be the new controversial one. Not sure why they need big grill when batteries are liquid cooled ?!?
• Side mirrors design looks better for outward visibility.
• You can bet the torque will be insane.

Hopes, Wishlist, Thoughts, Questions

I hope BMW keeps some essential tactile physical buttons and don't go all touch/voice. Current X5 implementation is better and hopefully they don't abandon the nice features of iDrive 7.

I also hope they improve the driving assistance features using latest generation MobileEye and Lidar tech. Current lane keeping assistant feature is a mess and rear cross traffic alert needs to be improved.

Weight should not change much because the number of moving parts will no longer be needed; battery weight should be offset when the engine weight along with thousands of parts are removed. One can only hope, but less parts should mean less trouble/repairs down the road.

IMO BMW's biggest challenge is software. One of their current strength is excellent engine line ups, but when you remove that out of the equation and replace with electric motors then they are left with experience and know-how. It'll be fascinating to see what their differentiation strategy will be and how they'll compete with others.

Knowing what SSD did to mechanical hard drive, touch screen phone did to BlackBerry and Nokia, LED to analog tube television, streaming to CD-DVD-BLURAY, mirror-less SLR to film camera etc., it is just matter of time BEVs will offer a paradigm shift in coming years. Even with hydrogen technology cars will need batteries, so it is safe to say batteries are here to stay and related tech will only get better over time. Will see what Tesla has to offer with their million mile variant in coming weeks.

Would I buy a laptop with a mechanical hard drive now-a-days? Not if I have choices, and indeed there are and there will be.

• Then why would I buy a 40i or even 45e when the iX5 is available and I am in the market for an SUV (if the prices is similar)?
• What will be the resell value of current models?

It'll be naive to suggest gasoline engine will be obsolete soon, but it is safe to predict that their application will slowly become limited (transport truck, ships, heavy equipments etc.).

Food for thoughts? Will love to hear your view points. Are you thinking differently?