This is what the BMW Neue Klasse electric cars will sound like

BMW has unveiled a new sound concept for future Neue Klasse electric cars.

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In addition to the new design and platform, the cars will get a unique sound concept created to "enhance the emotional connection between driver and car." It will appear in the 2026 model year iX3 crossover and the 2027 i330 sedan.

While BMW has previously collaborated with composer Hans Zimmer to create sounds for the i4 and i7 models, the company has now developed its own sound environment, HypersonX, created by BMW Sound Design Studio.

The system features a new audio module that provides a wide dynamic range. BMW says that despite the reduced number of notes, the new sound palette is richer and more natural. In Personal Mode and Sport Mode profiles, 43 audio cues are available, including spatial layers that create a three-dimensional acceleration effect.

The developers have paid attention not only to the sound when driving, but also to the sounds when opening doors and in the cabin in static. HypersonX was inspired by art, nature and even a choir of the development team.

Listen to the soundtrack of the electric BMW Neue Klasse in the attached video below. The soundtrack directly from the car begins at the 3:08 time mark.

The first production vehicle with the new sound system will be the BMW iX3 electric crossover. The car is scheduled to premiere in September 2025.

Source: BMW