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BMW Vision M Next Hybrid Coupe

2019 is shaping up to be a good year for the automotive industry with new and innovative vehicles on full display. Electrification pushes onward as manufacturers strive to bring something new to the table. Just recently, a thrilling new ride called the Lightyear One is introducing an EV that touts next-generation solar panels on its roof and hood. Basically, it might be the world’s first electric vehicle that can charge using sunlight. One German brand is not planning to just sit on the sidelines, which gives us the BMW Vision M Next.

One look at the futuristic aesthetics gives us a preview of what BMW is cooking up in their offices. For some of you, the Vision M Next might look a bit familiar. That’s because this new concept car seems to be drawing some design ideas from the 2014 i8. However, it still manages to stand out as something completely different from the older model.

The iconic kidney grille and the front bumpers sport Thrilling Orange accents. Meanwhile, the posterior portion of the vehicle flaunts the same color that extends past to the rear flanks. The tone adds an aggressive contrast to the otherwise matte Cast Silver exterior. The two front wheels measure 21 inches, while the rear pair come in 22 inches and both have a classy two-tone colorway.

This aerodynamic supercar is powered by a hybrid powertrain. You’re looking at a total output of 600 horsepower form the turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motors. Moreover, it is capable of completing a 0-62 mph run within three seconds with a top speed of 186 mph. Owners can quickly switch between all-wheel and rear-wheel drive modes. Likewise, they can toggle between all-electric and hybrid propulsion as well. The BMW Vision M Next in one exciting ride that will hopefully make it out of concept limbo.

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June 27, 2019 / Comments Off on BMW Vision M Next Hybrid Coupe
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BMW’s Vision M Next Concept Looks to the Future

BMW Showcases New Tech in This Wild Concept

BMW has a vision for the future and that is the Vision M Next concept car. The vehicle pulls from the i8 hybrid as well as other previous BMW vehicles for inspiration. The model also has unique Laser Wire headlights, a new version of the BMW twin-kidney grille design and an overall sporty and futuristic look. 

The car’s focus is on the driver. According to Adrian van Hooydonk, the company’s senior design VP, the vehicle’s design is really about the future of sporty driving. 

Where the BMW Vision iNEXT illustrated how autonomous driving is set to transform life on board our vehicles, the BMW Vision M Next demonstrates how state-of-the-art technology can also make the experience of driving yourself purer and more emotionally engaging. In both models, the focus is firmly on the people inside. Design and technology make the ‘Ease’ and ‘Boost’ experiences more natural and more intense.

According to Carscoops, the Ease and Boost reference comes from the drive modes. Ease is the autonomous mode and Boost is the driver mode. The big news about this car is the Boost Pod, which is the instrument cluster and an augmented reality head-up display. The idea behind it is to eliminate distractions, so the driver can just focus on driving. 

The powertrain of the Vision M Next is a plug-in hybrid system that uses electric motors and a turbo four-cylinder engine. Combined power output sits at 592 hp. That makes the car good for a 0-62 mph time of three seconds flat. The car has a top speed of 186 mph and an electric-only range of 62 miles. 

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June 25, 2019 / Comments Off on BMW’s Vision M Next Concept Looks to the Future
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