On the way to BMW's transformation to electrification, the shape design is more and more exaggerated that is visible to the naked eye. From the original i3 to the recent iX3, i4, and then to the recently released flagship model iX, it is not difficult to see that BMW is gradually developing new pure electric vehicle changes, and then let us appreciate the works of BMW entering the era of electric vehicles one by one.
Concept XM
The most exaggerated design is still the concept model of the Concept XM, around the huge double kidney grille will also be surrounded by LED light sources, surrounded by sharp lines pointing to all sides, compared to the LED surround light source emphasis on the double kidney grille, the presence of the headlights is much lower.
Although this is a model ready to carry the V8, it is no less exaggerated than a pure electric model, and the 23-inch wheels equipped to enrich the XM's lower plate, but the length of the front overhang is far less than the length that this level should be.
The logos on both sides of the rear windshield echo the design of the M1, the four exhausts are symmetrical trapezoidal shapes up and down, and the taillights are long thin lines that extend to the body and outline the width of the body, and are connected to the extension line of the reflective strip, making the visual effect more impactful.
iX M60
The iX M60 is a performance version based on the flagship model iX, which will be the most powerful electric model BMW has ever built, equipped with 619 horsepower and 619 horsepower, peak torque of 1100 N·m, and the official zero hundred acceleration of 3.8 seconds, it is difficult to imagine the feeling of full acceleration. With the exaggerated Concept XM padding, the shape of the electric car seems to be somewhat approachable.
As bmw is about to introduce the first M series of electric vehicles for domestic sales, in the front part of the different gasoline versions of M and non-M, the electric version of the shape is no different from the iX, there is no assembly of the sports kit, the rounded body is not difficult to see the efforts to reduce air resistance.
The thick and full tail shell trunk contrasts strongly with the straight and slender tail lamp, and the slight rise of the waist line is connected to the tailgate line, and the tail visual effect is thick and heavy at the same time with tightness.
New and old 3 series and 4 series
After reading the exaggerated design, I did not understand and first thought of the success of the new BMW 4 series, the annual sales of the 4 series exceeded 10,000 vehicles, an increase of 109.7% year-on-year, perhaps some old owners will no longer like the new model, but there is no doubt that the new 4 series has been sought after by more people.
2013 320i stylish
The 2014 428i Gran Coupe M Sport
The previous generation of the 3 Series and the 4 Series are difficult to distinguish between the two without careful distinction, especially the Gran Coupe model, the two-door version of the 4 Series has a clear difference between the body side and the 3 Series, while the 4 Series of the Gran Coupe model has the same four doors as the 3 Series, and when the two models are not well understood, it is necessary to distinguish between the two carefully.
BMW 3 Series
2022 BMW 425i Gran Coupe
When two cars appeared at the same time, it was completely impossible to imagine that the more similar previous-generation 3 Series and the 4 Series were so different in shape from the new generation, and the oversized double kidney grille almost fully recognizable.
2022 BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe
If the unique shape of the front face is difficult for some people to accept, the elegance of the tail should recapture everyone. At first glance, it looks like an unusual BMW, which directly prompts some consumers to make a decision to buy.
summary
BMW will be the new 4 series with a completely different front face design from the three series, in the last year sold more than 10,000 vehicles, an increase of 109.7% year-on-year, it is not difficult to see that one of the user's purchase needs is recognition, in the car itself has the premise of corresponding to the price of the volume, recognition will almost be in the first place, and double kidney, Huo's corner and other family elements will obviously not be placed in the priority range, the priority may be the most distinctive products outside the homogenization. BMW must also understand this truth, but also look forward to the BMW Group in 2025 to launch the "new generation" model, but also very much look forward to the distinctive personality of MINI and Rolls-Royce, after entering the full electrification will have a bright performance.