BMW Rejected Vertical Grille For The i3 Sedan Because It Looked ‘Too Retro’
BMW experimented with the iX3's tall kidneys before ultimately deciding to go with a horizontal grille that blends with the headlights.
BMW experimented with the iX3's tall kidneys before ultimately deciding to go with a horizontal grille that blends with the headlights.
The sedan market is shrinking overall due to the meteoric rise of crossovers and SUVs, but BMW's market share within the sedan segment is rising.
BMW's Head of Production walked us through the Munich plant's Neue Klasse transformation, confirmed the new i3 launches there first, and made no secret of what he thinks the EU is getting wrong on industrial policy.
BMW isn't saying no to an even bigger SUV, but it's not saying yes either. For now, the luxobarge remains under consideration.
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BMW tells us the new i3 Sedan is going to be assembled at the San Luis Potosí plant from 2028. Meanwhile, the iX3 SUV will be built there from next year.
BMW is open to selling the new i3 wagon alongside a 3 Series-badged version with conventional drivetrains.
BMW's product boss confirms the i3 will serve as a successor to the i4, but that might not be the whole story.
Fresh renders imagine the confirmed 3 Series Touring with the i3's bold face and full-width taillights from Neue Klasse.
BMW i3 vs Vision Neue Klasse photo comparison shows how much changed from concept to production.
BMW i3 configurator preview reveals new colors and interior upholstery options.
BMW i3 vs G20 3 Series photo comparison previews the future of the 3 Series design.