It may be a slow start to the year, but there is a lot to look forward to in 2026. BMW dealers in the US are probably even more excited than we are about what lies ahead. SUVs are the bread and butter of the brand’s American lineup, so it’s no surprise that sales reps are eager to get their hands on new high-riding products.
In conversation with Automotive NewsKirk Cordill, chairman of the BMW National Dealer Forum, announced that the new X5 will go on sale in the US in the fourth quarter of the year. He believes the “G65” will be a “huge success,” although he gave no further details. We previously heard from an anonymous dealer that the posh SUV will sport an “X” motif for the headlights.
Whether the new X5 will look like our speculative rendering remains to be seen. What we know for sure is that BMW has given the “G65” virtually every powertrain imaginable. There will be petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell versions. As you can imagine, diesel is not expected to ever return to the US, while the hydrogen variant won’t be available until 2028. There are also rumors of a longer-range electric car with a gasoline engine that acts as a generator to charge the battery. It is a technology developed by the i3 in the last decade.
Cordill has already shared a first look at the X7 (“G67”) and described the three-row luxury SUV as “absolutely gorgeous.” We’re sure not everyone agrees, as spy shots suggest the split headlights are here to stay. The second-generation model is also expected to retain the oversized kidney grille and adopt a dividing front fascia, which is also retained on the 7 Series facelift.
Although other models were not mentioned in the interview, the next 3 Series sedan will also be launched this year. The “G50” will debut after the all-electric i3 (“NA0”). From what we’ve heard, ALPINA’s version of the 7 Series facelift is set to go on sale in 2027, followed by a successor to the XB7.
While many claim that BMW’s product range peaked around the turn of the millennium, Cordill believes the upcoming portfolio will be the brand’s best ever:
“Our product portfolio is so good. I always thought 2000 and 2001 were kind of the best, and I would say it’s better now. And if you saw what’s coming, I’m optimistic. The pipeline is that good.”
Source: Automotive News
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