11-12-2024, 08:52 AM | #1 |
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Spied! 2026 BMW i3 Sedan (NA0 / NA1, Neue Klasse) - Successor to G20 3-Series
Have a first look at the spied 2026 BMW i3 Sedan (Neue Klasse) prototype test car.
Here's what we know about the NA0 / NA1 i3 (from the future BMW models info thread)
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11-12-2024, 09:08 AM | #2 |
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This is exactly why I’m gonna end up buying my G83 at the end of my lease in March. I want nothing to do with this future. 3M??? What ta hell? Are they at least gonna make the 3M in a hybrid like the M5?
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11-12-2024, 09:11 AM | #4 |
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My goodness, what is BMW doing?!
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11-12-2024, 09:11 AM | #5 |
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Looks narrow. I also didn’t realize an ‘i3’ is replacing my beloved 3 series. I have bought every gen since I was 16. I guess my story stops in 2026. What happens if Trump lifts the EV mandate? Do we get our cars back or the EU isn’t going to change anything? Sad really. I don’t understand who buys these cars? Without purists like us the company dies. Who buys this pos? This literally ruined my day, thanks.
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There’s never been an EV mandate and even if there was the US isn’t BMWs focus, China and the EU are pushing hard on EVs and what Americans feel about them isn’t relevant. The Chinese middle class is alone is 2x the size of the entire US population and including the EU middle class is over a billion people. Trump isn’t going to end EVs, the demand is going to be there. |
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11-12-2024, 09:33 AM | #12 |
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I’m not sure it says very much, very meh right, like who would care if that’s your design.
On the negatives, I think that’s half the problem, what is that boring box bmw and why would you expect someone to pay a premium for it. On the positive, I also think it arguably leaves lots of room for upside improvement. The problem with that is it’s likely accomplished through wide body panels and junk aero rather than natural asthetic automobile beauty. Last edited by wtb1313; 11-12-2024 at 09:37 AM.. |
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11-12-2024, 09:35 AM | #13 |
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Frankly I can't tell a damn thing about it under the camo. It could be an E46 sedan under there as far as I could tell.
An M3 wagon with a manual would be an interesting option to me. Without one, no interest. Also, ideally the manual should offer RWD or AWD. |
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Still enough time - until start of production - for the design to grow on us.
I‘m actually looking fwd to see what BMW does with this new generation These renders along E30 do look good, no? Last edited by [/:\] GP9000; 11-12-2024 at 09:42 AM.. |
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Looks like they needed to "jump start" it?!
Let's hold our judgment until the official reveal. I'm sure this BMW Individual Frozen Camouflage paint version will look better in comparison. We are now only missing a hydrogen M3 version and everyone will have their choice. |
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The golden age of automotive world is concluding. F90 M5 is superior to G90 M5 (not just lookswise but being 600 kg lighter), this new 3 series seems to be going in the same design detoriating direction as new 5 series. Or look at MB, their new AMG GT is no longer mid-front engine, and gearbox is no longer transaxle, while at the same time weighing over 2000 kg. Even C63S AMG with its 2100+ kg is a phat whale instead of proper sportsaloon.
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Are we sure this isn’t a Volvo? 😂
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O ffs the dramaqueens have woken up. Going by the general shape of the car, it looks like it's following the design of the concept car. If they can achieve that then I am very much interested in this car.
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And it’s not just the infrastructure issue, these neue klasse or whatever BMW models won’t be competitive with Chinese EVs on price because of China’s massive EV subsidies, and they won’t be able to offer anything new to justify a premium. When your car’s drivetrain is as basic as an RC car’s, slap a dc motor with 2 driveshafts and you're good to go, it’s nearly impossible to stand out against Chinese models that are basically identical. To make matters worse, the new design is unbearable, its an insult to the brand. I defended BMW through the XM, but I just can’t with this new direction, I really feel like I have to leave this brand for good |
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I’m always slightly amazed at the number of forum users who take time out of their day to complain about prototype cars in full camo.
Why not withhold judgment at least until the wrap comes off?? |
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