I don’t have live access to current news in this moment, but here’s what’s generally known about BMW iNext and how to find the latest updates.
Direct answer:
- The BMW iNext project has evolved into BMW’s Vision iNEXT/iX naming in recent years, with production versions and updates rolling out as part of BMW’s electrification and autonomous-driving roadmap. For the latest news, check BMW’s official press site and major automotive outlets.
What to look for in the latest updates:
- Model naming and positioning: whether BMW has branded the production version as iX or another designation, and where it sits in the lineup (mid-size SUV/crossover), including range and tech specs.
- Autonomy and tech: updates on Level 2/3 automation features, charging capabilities, and any partnerships for software and services.
- Availability and markets: timing for U.S. availability, pricing guidance, and any regional differences.
- Design and efficiency: changes from early concept sketches to production, interior tech, and efficiency improvements.
Where to verify the latest:
- BMW Group official press releases and newsroom: look for “Vision iNEXT” or “iNEXT” updates and the transition to production badging [citation: BMW press release pages].
- Reputable automotive outlets (e.g., Car and Driver, Top Gear, Electrek) for timely coverage and testing impressions on the production version and its variants [citation: vehicle news outlets].
- Industry analysis and EV charging ecosystems updates to understand range, charging speed, and real-world performance expectations [citation: coverage from established EV media].
If you’d like, tell me your preferred region (e.g., U.S. or Europe) and I can pull together the most current, cited headlines and summarize them in a concise update.
Sources
BMW has been hyping its upcoming iNext electric car for years now as the next-generation electric vehicle that will even ‘compete with Tesla’s Model 3’. Today, the German automaker teased the vehicle with design sketches ahead of next month’s unveiling. Expand Expanding Close For over a year now already, BMW has been hyping its iNEXT electric car, which some BMW executives even framed as a ‘Tesla Model 3 competitor’.
electrek.coWith a range of over 400 miles and Level 3 semi-autonomous driving systems, this weirdly shaped crossover is expected to arrive in 2021.
www.caranddriver.comBMW iNEXT reviews, features, news and more.
www.discoverev.co.ukConfirmation that next BMW i car is on track. Fully electric Mini and BMW X3 on the way too
www.topgear.comFuture focused.
www.press.bmwgroup.comAt the BMW AG Annual General Meeting in May 2018, Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management at the BMW Group, described iNext as follows: “The iNEXT project will provide our building blocks for the future, from which the entire company and all of its brands are set to benefit.”
www.press.bmwgroup.comAn all-electric SUV...
www.goodwood.comThe upcoming BMW iNEXT is a mysterious creature but it gets less and less mysterious each day. At the moment, we know several key facts about this exciting new upcoming car that we will happily share with you.
smart-motoring.comIts first properly self-driving platform will also underpin future saloons
www.topgear.com