BMW's i lineup, which currently consists of the i3 electric car and i8 plug-in hybrid, could soon add an SUV into the fold. According to reports circulating around the auto industry, the automaker may debut a brand-new crossover dubbed the i5, which could be revealed as soon as next year.
Rumors about a possible i5 model first began earlier this year and initially included talk about a sedan. However, with SUVs in high demand and the electric car segment on the rise, it's now being said the sedan has been nixed and an electric crossover could arrive instead. If reports prove to be true, the all-new model should be released on the market by 2017 and could also pack a small range-extender in order to put it in direct competition with other big name models in the electric car class. It is also likely to don fresh battery technology, which includes upgraded lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, the i5 will draw inspiration from the i3 and i8 models when it comes to the use of carbon fiber components.
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