Neue Klasse...

[Carmudgeon]

Let's face it, all automotive design and development should have ceased after the Crown Vic was introduced.

It is the pinnacle that hasn't, and never will be achieved again…

 

[Astro14]

Let's face it, all automotive design and development should have ceased after the Crown Vic was introduced.

It is the pinnacle that hasn't, and never will be achieved again…

I was going to say the 1932 Packard was the pinnacle.

 

[2heeldrive]

Skip to 3:23 (that "music" was annoying). I like the design. Too bad it's an EV. Put a B58TU in there and we'll talk.

 

[Kira]

"With the courage to skip a step......" No thanks. It's not that linear a process.

 

[E365]

BMW previewed the upcoming Neue Klasse iX3 today.

- 400 miles EPA
- 400kW peak charging
- Around 220 mile range in 10 minutes.
- 800v class
- Starts production this year.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/attachment/T0450587EN/632971

 

[Torrid]

BMW previewed the upcoming Neue Klasse iX3 today.

- 400 miles EPA
- 400kW peak charging
- Around 220 mile range in 10 minutes.
- 800v class
- Starts production this year.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/attachment/T0450587EN/632971



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I'd like to see this under $50k. We know that's not happening with a BMW badge.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I can't wait to see it. BMW is taking a bold step. Bravo!

And I like the German pronunciation much better. Sounds cool....
Now that stupid iPad... Just kidding!

 

[UncleDave]

I can't wait to see it. BMW is taking a bold step. Bravo!

And I like the German pronunciation much better. Sounds cool....
Now that stupid iPad... Just kidding!

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Seems pretty awesome. Im interested.

They say some things in the PDF that are interesting, other things leave me curious.

This statement on 800 is great, but the one on 400V leads me to believe they will take the hyundai kia approach which is to just make it work, but not work well like the Lucid Gravity does.

• Paving the way for rapid charging is the use of 800V technology. Charging at 400V DC points will, of course, still be possible.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I hope it ends up similar to the prototype...

 

[Torrid]

I hope it ends up similar to the prototype...
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I think this will be great, but I just don't like the trend of all the ambient outside lighting these days. It's annoying. This is just as bad if not worse than the light bars. It just causes light bleed at night and blinding. I met a Cybertruck at 11pm one night and even though the headlights are low and don't blind drivers, the light bar is up high and is still insanely bright.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I think this will be great, but I just don't like the trend of all the ambient outside lighting these days. It's annoying. This is just as bad if not worse than the light bars. It just causes light bleed at night and blinding. I met a Cybertruck at 11pm one night and even though the headlights are low and don't blind drivers, the light bar is up high and is still insanely bright.

I expect to see a few running around here soon. I wonder what the price tag will be? Mortgage the house?
Full disclosure, I am more than happy with what I have.

 

[UncleDave]

I expect to see a few running around here soon. I wonder what the price tag will be? Mortgage the house?
Full disclosure, I am more than happy with what I have.

Its gonna be a pill to swallow for sure like all nice Bimmers.

Hate the guy or not, like the product or not - the price/ performance benchmark in mid sized sedan and SUV all round performance is set by the 3 and Y.

 

[Torrid]

Its gonna be a pill to swallow for sure like all nice Bimmers.

Hate the guy or not, like the product or not - the price/ performance benchmark in mid sized sedan and SUV all round performance is set by the 3 and Y.

There's a reason why I own both. I can't seem to find anything that can compete for the same price.

 

[UncleDave]

There's a reason why I own both. I can't seem to find anything that can compete for the same price.

These guys did a phenomenal job of creative the first viable electric automotive product.

When the Toyota execs are impressed you know you did something right.

 

[UncleDave]

Im unsure if this is a distributed compute model or a unified compute model, my guess would by still be a hybrid but with better ratio maybe 90/10

They speak of processing improvements and a supposedly first driving dynamics engine but these are fuzzy claims at this stage.

The less expensive (80-100) Lucid gravity is calling me over this, but Im intrigued.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Its gonna be a pill to swallow for sure like all nice Bimmers.

Hate the guy or not, like the product or not - the price/ performance benchmark in mid sized sedan and SUV all round performance is set by the 3 and Y.

The offer to take a spin in our car still stands... Then we can borrow the neighbor's gorgeous Taycan!

 

[UncleDave]

The offer to take a spin in our car still stands... Then we can borrow the neighbor's gorgeous Taycan!
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Your car is great. One of these weekends I'll escape and we'll grab lunch, I've driven your car its awesome, but I'll still take you up on a drive.

Does your neighbor have a sister thats slightly blind in one eye and maybe into older guys?

 

[JeffKeryk]

Your car is great. One these weekends Ill escape and we'll grab lunch, Ive driven your car its awesome, but Ill still take you up on a drive.

Does your neighbor have a sister thats slightly blind in one eye and maybe into older guys?

She's a heavy smoker with a bad cough...

 

[UncleDave]

She's a heavy smoker with a bad cough...

Mom's more my speed these days anyway....

 

[UncleDave]

V2L-H&G is really cool.

This would be really cool for this of us with decently sized solar.

I have a ton of question about this but assuming it works would make this rig next level on this front.