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The BMW Vision Driving Experience concept is the latest in a line of vehicles that preview the next iteration of the BMW 3-series, with the iconic sports sedan set to feature both traditional gas and electric powertrains.
The concept car's bodywork has a lot of similarities to the Vision Neue Klasse concept from 2023, including the split-grille design that is integrated into the headlights.
There are a few changes, however, with the aforementioned grille and headlight setup becoming thinner than before and sitting above a large air intake in the lower bumper.
Underneath the muscular bodywork lies a powerful new control unit, which BMW calls "Heart of Joy."
This supercomputer controls all driving-related functions, including drivetrain, braking, charging, regeneration, and steering.
This is the first time drivetrain and driving dynamics will be handled by a single control unit, BMW says.
The Heart of Joy processes information 10 times faster than BMW's previous control units.
The concept also features illuminated wheels, which change color depending on whether the car is accelerating, using the friction brakes, or using regenerative braking.
The cabin also previews what to expect from BMW's upcoming EVs, showing a similar setup to what was found on the Neue Klasse concepts and to the Panoramic iDrive system the automaker recently showed at CES 2025.
BMW says the first vehicle to ride on the Neue Klasse platform will start production in Hungary later this year.
Keep scrolling to see more photos of the BMW Vision Driving Experience concept.
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