BMW did not set a sales record last year, but with 2,169,739 vehicles delivered worldwide, it was only about 83,000 units short of its all-time high established in 2023. It once again comfortably finished ahead of archrivals Mercedes and Audi in the luxury sales race and is now looking ahead to a solid 2026. Given the planned massive product onslaught, it has every reason to be optimistic.
The company’s online shop inadvertently revealed all the models coming to the United States, exposing some familiar names as well as a couple of surprising new entries. All the following models will be officially unveiled this year or already have been, but a few might not reach North America until 2027.
Here’s what’s coming.
BMW i3: Electric 3 Series Leads The Charge
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Introduced a few weeks ago, the new i3 sedan gets the ball rolling for BMW’s 2026 product offensive. The first electric sedan from the reborn Neue Klasse lineup promises up to 440 miles on a single charge. It aims to make range anxiety a thing of the past while bringing charging times closer to those of a gas-powered car, thanks to 400-kW charging.
Although it has already been revealed, the i3 won’t enter production until August, so deliveries won’t begin until later this fall. Unsurprisingly, Europeans will be the early adopters, with U.S. shipments starting sometime next year. The 2027 i3 50 xDrive will be the launch version, but a cheaper 2027 i3 40 xDrive briefly appeared on the company’s U.S. web shop.
BMW iX3: Coming Soon To North America
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BMW is already shipping the iX3 electric crossover to European buyers, but Americans will have to wait a bit longer. Full pricing details haven’t been announced yet, only that it will start at around $60,000. Pricing should be disclosed either by the end of this month or in early May, according to a report from Bimmer Post.
By June, most dealers should have an iX3 on their lots, and the configurator is also expected to go live then. Series production for the U.S. market begins in early September, with first deliveries likely in late September or early October. The iX3 50 xDrive will be the only version available at launch, but the leak also listed two additional variants for the 2027 model year: 40 sDrive and 40 xDrive.
BMW 7 Series: Facelift Debuts Soon
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Chronologically, the first new BMW we haven’t seen yet will be the 2027 7 Series. The facelifted luxury sedan premieres later this month at the Beijing Auto Show, featuring an updated exterior that retains the oversized kidney grille and split headlights. Changes will freshen up the luxobarge, but the design will remain evolutionary rather than revolutionary, unlike the iX3 and i3.
The 7 Series will adopt the new iDrive system first seen in the two electric models, bringing a central touchscreen and Panoramic Vision. The latter is a pillar-to-pillar projection at the base of the windshield, with three fixed tiles in the driver’s line of sight effectively replacing the instrument cluster. Six additional widgets on the right are customizable, allowing drivers to choose which information is displayed.
BMW X5: Coming This Summer
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Another BMW model confirmed to debut soon is the new X5. The fifth generation of Munich’s original SUV will break cover this summer. As a next-generation model rather than a mid-cycle update, it will fully embrace the Neue Klasse design language. It will also inherit the new in-car tech, meaning the iDrive rotary knob is on its way out.
Somewhat surprisingly, a rear-wheel-drive variant will live on. The X5 40 sDrive was listed as a 2027 model-year entry before BMW removed the page. More importantly, a fully electric X5 has been officially confirmed, with the initial version likely to be the iX5 60 xDrive. Pictured above in prototype guise, a hydrogen version will follow in 2028.
BMW 3 Series: Combustion Engines Inches Closer
2027 BMW 3 Series M350 teaser
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Later this year, BMW will also unveil the new gas-powered 3 Series. Prototypes suggest it will closely resemble the i3, but with a longer front section to accommodate combustion engines. One of the versions lined up for the 2027 model year is the M350 xDrive, which is expected to replace the M340i while retaining the inline-six engine.
Since production won’t begin until late in the year, U.S. deliveries in 2026 are highly unlikely. More affordable 3 Series versions with four-cylinder engines are expected, and hopefully, the rear-wheel-drive layout will survive into the next generation.
BMW M2: Now With All-Wheel Drive
2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition
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An open secret, the M2 is about to receive the xDrive treatment. Like the other models mentioned, the all-wheel-drive performance coupe was inadvertently listed as a 2027 model. We expect it to be automatic-only, but purists mustn’t worry: the rear-wheel-drive M2 will continue to offer a manual transmission.
It will be interesting to see whether the M2 xDrive adopts the 2WD mode from its larger siblings. In the M3 and M4 with all-wheel drive, turning off the electronic stability control allows drivers to switch to a pure rear-wheel-drive setup. While the added weight of AWD is inevitable, it may be difficult to notice given that the standard M2 isn’t exactly lightweight to begin with.
BMW iX4: The First Electric X4
2027 BMW iX4 rendering by Motor1
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BMW is likely to unveil an iX4 in 2026, with European deliveries beginning early next year. Since the electric X4 also briefly appeared on the company’s site before being removed, a U.S. launch in 2027 seems likely. Expect an iX3 with a sleeker, coupe-like profile trading practicality for style, as the sloping roofline will reduce rear headroom and cargo space.
A combustion-powered counterpart will not join the iX4. BMW has decided not to renew the ICE version, instead focusing solely on the fully electric model.
BMW Is Retiring Several Models
That brings us to the models on their way out. The X4 ended production late last year, and two more will soon follow. The Z4 and 8 Series are set to go out of production this month, with no direct successors planned. Their departure leaves BMW with just one convertible in its lineup: the 4 Series Convertible. Additionally, the i4 is also on its way out, although it’s unclear whether it’ll be retired this year.
The Other BMW Group Brands
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BMW Group’s subsidiaries haven’t detailed their 2026 plans yet, but Mini and Rolls-Royce are unlikely to stay quiet all year. The two British brands posted mixed results last year, with Mini growing 17.7 percent to 288,278 units, while Rolls-Royce dipped 0.8 percent to 5,664 vehicles.
And let’s not forget Alpina, which now sits under the corporate umbrella as a Maybach rival. Positioned above high-end BMW models without encroaching on Rolls-Royce territory, its first product in this new era will likely be a more luxurious take on the 7 Series facelift, possibly arriving later this year.
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