BMW has been talking about the Neue Klasse for what seems like an eternity, but we’re starting to see a tangible glimpse into the future as the company has released a teaser image showing a full-width display.
Instead of projecting an image onto the onto the base of windshield like the i Vision Dee concept, the teaser shows a short and apparently curved display that sits on top of the dashboard.
BMW didn’t say much about it, but it appears to be one continuous screen rather than several screens mashed together. This gives it an upscale and high-tech appearance, and we can see the screen will be broken up into multiple sections.
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There’s a relatively basic instrument cluster in front of the driver and it shows a speedometer as well as the current transmission setting. To the right is a minimalist infotainment display as well as a clock.
That isn’t much to go on, but BMW also noted Neue Klasse models will come with a new generation of head-up displays. In particular, Chairman Oliver Zipse said “We bring this innovation into the Neue Klasse. As early as 2025 – the year after next – our customers will be able to experience this completely new technology in their vehicles.”
The teaser comes hot on the heels of the unveiling of the i Vision Dee concept, which featured a more futuristic head-up display that projected images across the width of the windscreen. While the production version isn’t as high-tech, it’s possible the production unit will feature some of the adjustability features seen on the concept.
While a number of questions remain, the dash gives off New Class vibes and BMW will provide “further insights and glimpses” into the upcoming Neue Klasse later this year. That being said, Neue Klasse models will arrive in two years and BMW has previously said they’ll usher in a new era of e-mobility as the architecture will use sixth-generation lithium-ion battery cells that promise to increase energy density by more than 20 percent, improve charging speeds by up to 30 percent, and enhance range by up to 30 percent.
