[mirob]

Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

Honestly I’m not sure. I really want to like it. I would really appreciate a design mostly loved by the enthusiast community. This hobby is way more fun that way. My hope at this point is this design continues to get tweaked and l’ll love the result. I’m wait and see at this point.

I don’t know why BMW insists on making this so difficult. The elements of an awesome M car seem obvious. If the next M3 looked something like these would it really be a negative?

That looks good but has way more M1 or i8 sequel flavor. The supercar BMW refuses to build.

[Frosty]

I wonder if sales/driver population is rising proportionaly.

Originally Posted by icpee

You're right, things feel different now compared to the E9X days, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. The E92 was a milestone, no doubt, but EVs—and especially M Division’s take on them—open up entirely new possibilities that ICE tech simply can’t match anymore.

With platforms like the Neue Klasse and tech like VDX, BMW’s M engineers now have the freedom to fine-tune everything from drivetrain behavior to suspension dynamics with insane precision and speed. We’re talking real-time adjustments that used to be impossible with ICE hardware. It’s a totally new level of performance, handling, and comfort that will keep evolving—where ICE tech is, by comparison, nearing its limit.

And sure, the design direction is controversial—but we saw the same backlash with the G80, the XM, and even the G90 M5. Yet BMW’s sales keep climbing year over year. The Neue Klasse is designed not just for enthusiasts, but to future-proof the brand and attract a new generation of buyers. The numbers speak for themselves: the business is healthy, the customer base is growing, and the tech is pushing boundaries.

It's not the end of the M legacy, just a bold next step in its evolution.

[pharding]

It looks absolutely amazing! Kudos to BMW.

[Blue Angel]

Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

Honestly I’m not sure. I really want to like it. I would really appreciate a design mostly loved by the enthusiast community. This hobby is way more fun that way. My hope at this point is this design continues to get tweaked and l’ll love the result. I’m wait and see at this point.

I don’t know why BMW insists on making this so difficult. The elements of an awesome M car seem obvious. If the next M3 looked something like these would it really be a negative?

Problem there is, when you compress that back into a traditional sedan/coupe those lines basically give you an F-Series M car. Been there, done that.

[Blue Angel]

Oddly, I don’t hate this new design prototype. If they move the taillights down from the penthouse to the 3rd floor and just mold the spoiler into the trunk shape, the rest of tbe car looks like a solid starting point for the next 3/4 Series.

Honestly, I prefer this design language to the new 5 Series… which looks awkward from just about any angle. I love my F10, think the G30 LCI is even better, but the latest one sh!t the bed.

Complete atrocities like the XM made me wonder if BMW was capable of any restraint at all… there’s apparently some hope!

[Vtg92]

Nowadays the designs look so bad and all are the same

[M3JetPilot]

Originally Posted by Blue Angel

Problem there is, when you compress that back into a traditional sedan/coupe those lines basically give you an F-Series M car. Been there, done that.

Would that be so bad? This is an interesting problem with design. Porsche essentially does the same design and it seems to work for them. BMW, right now, seems to be trying every design it can. For my part, new doesn’t equal better. Since the F generation of cars I have yet to see anything from BMW that Is really impressive.

[brianeck]

The overall design is okay. What a ridiculous promotional event though. . .Drive up a curved ramp with downforce fans on that won't be on production models? Wheels that light up different colors depending on if you're braking, accelerating, or regenerative braking? Good grief, who cares? Buncha nonsense that would have been really cool on a remote controlled car in the 90s when I was a kid.

[///M TOWN]

VDX sounds like an Acura

VD-X… ⁉️

[Norbimmer]

Exterrior is good, except I am not sure about the rear light positioning, but think this defintely have great potential to look really cool in production trim.

Interior, unfortunately was decided when screens was the albeit of the car industry, odd shape of center screen, I hope there is an iDrive controller which is a saving grace in today’s BMWs, but I think they said no Idrive for this UX, which is a huge mistake.

[heavyD^2]

I'm quite pleased that BMW has managed to create a clean yet chiselled style as opposed to all the blob-like EV's from Tesla, MB, Hyundai, etc. This styling looks very E30 from the side profile which is very cool. Not a fan of the sustainable interior materials BMW is promoting but that's pretty minor in the big picture.

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I'm quite pleased that BMW has managed to create a clean yet chiselled style as opposed to all the blob-like EV's from Tesla, MB, Hyundai, etc. This styling looks very E30 from the side profile which is very cool. Not a fan of the sustainable interior materials BMW is promoting but that's pretty minor in the big picture.

Yep, I agree with heavyD. I'll wait to see it in person before passing an assessment. I do applaud BGE for pressing the envelope. No, many of these EV designs are not homeruns to my eyes, but I applaud BGE for not following the status quo, and trying to find some connection to the past.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I'm quite pleased that BMW has managed to create a clean yet chiselled style as opposed to all the blob-like EV's from Tesla, MB, Hyundai, etc. This styling looks very E30 from the side profile which is very cool. Not a fan of the sustainable interior materials BMW is promoting but that's pretty minor in the big picture.

I see the same thing, it's very reminiscent of the E30 which is fantastic. I'd love to see BMW put it into production as-is, for me it's one of the better concepts I've seen from BMW in a long time.

[Mystical888]

Another vacuum cleaner, just look at it (PLS dont do this BMW)