The Munich auto show starts Sept. 4 but BMW will preview the Vision Neue Klasse concept two days prior, according to Automotive News.will be a sedan sitting in the 3-Series segment, followed by a sporty SUV.The Neue Klasse platform is being developed from the onset for electric powertrains. Originally, BMW planned for it to replace the current UKL and CLAR platforms by also supporting internal-combustion engines in various hybrid configurations, but that plan has been abandoned.
The platform will allow engineers to vary the wheelbase length to fit a variety of body styles, and vehicles based on the platform will take on a more aerodynamic design to help maximize range. As a result, proportions will differ from the past, not only for aerodynamics but also to boost interior space.
The platform will also use BMW's sixth-generation electric motor and battery technology, which promises improved power and efficiency. The battery will feature a new cylindrical cell design , and together with other improvements should result in aThe first Neue Klasse vehicle will be built at a plant under construction in Debrecen, Hungary, starting in 2025.
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