Kia, Audi Take Top Spot In Least Expensive Brands...

Rendered: BMW's Carbon Fiber Megacity Vehicle

 
3 1,875 views July 8, 2010

BMW Megacity Vehicle four-door rendering

BMW has already released an official teaser sketch of its upcoming Megacity Vehicle (MCV), and even a gallery of the carbon fiber unibody. But so far, it hasn't been easy to get a feel for what the little car might look like in the CFRP flesh. Problem solved--these renderings give a good look at what to expect.

The MCV will be a zero tailpipe-emissions car intended for urban use. Lightweight, electric-powered, and seating four, it could be emininently practical as well as super clean--and just a wee bit sporty, thanks to its 134-horsepower electric motor. It definitely looks the part--though it hardly looks like a traditional BMW.

There are some modern cues--the (flattened) kidney grille and the rocker panel flare, a la the 1-Series. But the vehicle otherwise looks almost completely un-BMW-like. There's no Hofmeister kink, there's no long hood, and there's definitely no corporate face. This makes sense, however, as the vehicle is not expected to be branded as a BMW at all, but as a third sub-brand beyond BMW and MINI.

For a deeper dive on what to expect from the new MCV, check out our preview story.


HI-RES GALLERY: BMW Megacity Vehicle four-door rendering




Tags:
Posted in:
 
Contribute
Send us a tip Comment Contact the editor
Follow Us

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

  • Posting indicates you have read this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Comments (3)

  1. fb_1418622783 avatar Matt Frawley Posted: 7/8/2010 12:14pm PDT

    it is very sad for BMW get a new Front Wheel Drive layout.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  2. fb_726451884 avatar Denzel Gaines Posted: 7/8/2010 12:31pm PDT

    The renderings look ok but it could look better
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  3. fb_622940028 avatar Mark Medeiros Posted: 7/10/2010 7:36am PDT

    Keep in mind its a SUB-brand. The idea behind these cars is efficiency. Trying to call it a bmw will disappoint.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

Research New Cars

Go!


More from High Gear Media

 
 
MotorAuthority
  • Follow Us
  • Twiiter
  • Facebook
 
 
© 2011 MotorAuthority. All Rights Reserved. MotorAuthority is published by High Gear Media. Stock photography by Homestar, LLC. Send us feedback.
 

Use the form below to send us a tip, give us feedback, or just say hello.

(max 750 characters)