BMW Vision Neue Klasse Gallery: In The Metal From Goodwood

BMW Vision Neue Klasse Gallery: In The Metal From Goodwood originally appeared on Autoblog.

The future of BMW design looks a lot better than the present

It's been some time since the BMW Vision Neue Klasse and Vision Neue Klasse X were revealed, but they are still captivating BMW fans and neutral enthusiasts alike. Previewing the next generation of BMW design, these concepts are a world apart from current production BMWs. We got to see both concepts up close at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where they were as visually arresting as they are in glossy images.

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Both concepts feature much cleaner panels than current BMW models, such as the fussy new 5 Series. They both also feature a new interpretation of BMW's kidney grilles.

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The Vision Neue Klasse concept has daytime running lights integrated into its incredibly wide kidneys. It's this concept that will heavily influence the look of the first electric BMW M3, which has already been spied being tested on public roads.

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The back features the same sweeping lighting, stretching almost entirely from side to side.

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We expect the futuristic interior layout to be toned down quite a bit in the production car. Nevertheless, it features an unusually shaped center touchscreen, and above that is another screen displaying key driving info. A 3D head-up display is on the menu, one of several high-tech features, and the latest iDrive will make an appearance, too.

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The sedan has a wide, chunky stance, and it has the next interpretation of one of BMW's key design cues: The C-pillar Hofmeister kink.

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Unlike the sedan, the Neue Klasse X is an SUV with a taller, more upright body. It has a more traditional, vertical shape to the kidney grille section, but its slim size is much more reminiscent of 1970 and 1980s BMWs, such as the E12 5 Series. Not much else can be compared with older Bimmers, though.

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The rear of the Neue Klasse X is a bit more conventional, but there are still clever details here, such as the way the indentation of the roof spoiler mirrors the tailgate design lower down.

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Many recycled materials were used to craft the SUV's cabin, which has an almost complete lack of physical controls. It has a similar display layout to the sedan, and BMW has almost entirely concealed air vents.

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The Neue Klasse X rides on stylish 22-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber.

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Previewing not only the next-generation iX3, the Neue Klasse X shows that a whole new generation of BMW SUVs stands to benefit from its striking design, while the Vision Neue Klasse does the same for sedans.

After many years of BMWs being derided for their awkward looks, we're looking forward to a return to form for BMW design.

BMW Vision Neue Klasse Gallery: In The Metal From Goodwood first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 11, 2025

This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.