BMW CEO Harald Krüger recently confirmed the company
would preview the i5 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and the company's German press
site has accidentally let the cat out of the bag. Shown in a short video to
promote electromobility, the model looks virtually identical to the car which
was revealed in design patents last year.
The i5 has a wide grille that is
flanked by slender headlights. The car also features a two-tone front bumper
and contrasting black vents on the hood near the windshield.
The futuristic styling continues further back as the
i5 has an aerodynamic side skirts which are unlike anything offered on
traditional sedans or hatchbacks. The bodywork also appears to be more
curvaceous than what has been depicted in the patent drawings. Rounding out the
highlights are contrasting black accents on the roof, window frames, and
mirrors.
Technical details remain a mystery but Krüger has
called the car "another significant milestone in our roadmap for
e-mobility." The executive also confirmed the model will be positioned
between the i3 and i8 and have a fully electric powertrain. The car's range is
unconfirmed but reports have suggested the car could travel between 311-435
miles (500-700 km) on a single charge.
