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BMW reveals its future flagship SUV, the Vision iNext, which features interactive seats that let you control the stereo
The electric and driverless SUV concept is due to be released as a production model in three years' time
BMW's latest i range concept - the Vision iNext - is set to become the flagship model of its future SUVs.
Due to be released in 2021 as a production car, the iNext concept features revolutionary ideas, including interactive seat upholstery.
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The recently released videos and images show passengers in the rear adjusting music volume by pinching the seats.
You can also zoom into the sat-nav map with the same motion on the front armrest console.
The electric car previews an autonomous future with a clip of the SUV parking itself without a driver present.
BMW believes that this 'level three' driverless technology will be possible by 2021.
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In terms of looks, the iNext has suicide doors with no B-pillar and a seamless panoramic roof.
Both headlights and taillights of the concept car are slim strips alongside LED detailing around the bodywork.
However, the front grille has been mocked on social media - having been likened to a fish's mouth and rabbit or beaver teeth.
Inside, the iNext heavily features wood furnishings and illuminated glass.
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Seen in the video, a system at the back of the SUV concept can apparently project images onto a blank book so that its pages act as screens.
The steering wheel also collapses into the dashboard when not in use, as well as in driverless mode.
Meanwhile, BMW aims to release 12 purely electric vehicles by 2025 - this very likely includes electrifying its existing models.
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