Is this the next BMW ‘i’ car – the i5?

Brett Davis

Design patents of an intriguing BMW vehicle have been found in China, apparently registered at the Chinese trademark office. Could this be the next ‘i’ car?

BMW i car design patent

BMW recently confirmed it is working on another ‘i’ car along similar lines to the current i3 and i8. It’s expected to slot somewhere in between the two, with the i3 being a micro city car and the i8 being a grand touring sports car.

This mysterious black design concept, first picked up by PCauto, could certainly fit the bill, showcasing a sporty yet practical three-door coupe layout, a tall-ish cabin, and seats for at least four passengers.

It has all the hallmarks of a modern BMW too, especially in the front end design, incorporating twin grilles, angled headlights, and a nose a bit like the one featured on the i8. There’s also vertically bolstered front corners, and bold rear guards.

There’s been no mention on what powers the strange concept, however, some reports suggest a fuel cell package, while others suggest a plug-in hybrid. No exhaust pipes are evident around at the back, in these early design pictures anyway.

BMW i car design patent-rear

Next Post

2016 Chevrolet Camaro COPO turn-key drag car debuts at SEMA

Chevrolet has used the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas to unveil the new 2016 Camaro COPO, high-performance drag car. The new model features a revised exterior design in the shape of the new-look 2016 Camaro. At the front are the slimmer headlights and centre grille piece, while around at […]