BMW plans to mass electrification of all models.
BMW is planning to develop a new electric crossover i-series. The car will be released in 2021 and will be called the i5.
Official confirmation of this information yet. According to the source, the novelty will be released in this body, because of the global popularity of SUVs and the great demand for them. In addition, this machine can be fitted with the more powerful powerplant not to the detriment of the dimensions of new.
In the beginning of October 2016, the network appeared the patent image of the five-door car in the style of the i3 and i8. Then it was claimed that this car in the future get the name i5.
It is expected that the production version of the car will be assembled at the plant in Spartanburg (USA). At the moment the company produces models X3, X4, X5 and X6. On world markets the new product will be a major competitor to Tesla Model X.
Before the premiere of the i5 BMW plans to introduce an open version of the hybrid coupe i8. The total capacity of the machine could rise to 420 horsepower. According to unofficial data, the machine will be improved security, as well as minor changes to the powertrain and batteries. Besides the novelty will receive an updated infotainment system with the technology of gesture control.
Recall that BMW plans to mass electrification of all models. The cars will be either hybrid or fully electric motors running on version. The company’s goal is to achieve average CO2 emissions at 95 g/ km by 2020.
