The next few years will become the busiest in the history of BMW. By the end of 2027, more than 40 new or updated models will be debut. Admittedly, some will come from Mini and Rolls-Royce, but the majority will carry the round. Although the opening model of the modern era is the IX3, the regular cars are still important. In fact, the good old sedan remains the defining body style.
Previously, Oliver Heilmer was head of Mini Design and spoke to Australia Goauto Journal about how BMW plans to take care of a wide audience. Now responsible for the design of compact and medium -sized BMWS and M cars, he ensured that traditionalists are not left out. The three-box formula is here to stay because the “small, sporty, elegant, medium-sized limousine is the core of the brand”.
This is not just a lip service to please BMW loyalists. Come 2026, two new limousines will arrive. A full electrical i3 (“Na0”) is on the new class platform, which is directed by the revised IX3 pioneering work. A new 3 series (“G50”) with conventional and plug-in hybrid drive drive will follow shortly. The Clar-based 3 Series will look almost identical, but with a longer frontal area to absorb burning engines, including inline six. The 3.0-liter units lead the M350 and M3, but do not expect any further diesel M performance version.
So that we don’t forget, a life cycle impulse for the flagship 7 series will also come next year. Although it is a facelifting, it will also inherit some design and technology derived from a class. Spy shots have also shown that the 5 is subjected to an LCI, but only later in 2027.
BMW is open to body styles and looks beyond SUVs and limousines. Heilmer says that Munich absolutely wants to experiment to win buyers: “Various markets react differently to the ratio. We always try different types of shapes. [BMW] Always test when the customer’s taste changes. “
This includes cars that revive BMW in North America: “We have learned that the station car in the United States is becoming increasingly popular. And then we react (on it).” His comments correspond to Bernd Koerber, Senior Vice President of BMW Brand and Product Management, who recently informed us that BMW is considering long-term models beyond the M5 tours for the USA
Our sources claim that I1 and I2 models are on the road, although other body styles were not mentioned during the interview. The former will be a five-door electrical compact assembly line, while the latter will adopt the shape of his limousine siblings. Both are due towards the end of the decade. At this point, the portfolio can also contain two-door i4 coupé and convertible EVs.
In the meantime, the ax falls on several cars. We are only months away from losing the Z4 Roadster and all three forms of the 8 -series series. The list of BMW will look much different by 2030, and yes, SUVs dominate. From an IX4 to a robust high-ranking model, the “X” family is growing and strengthened by today’s announcement of an IX5 with hydrogen and battery-electric derivatives. Larger IX6 and IX7 battery -EVS are also likely in the pipeline.
A super sports car would be the icing on the cake, but BMW is not in a hurry to roll out an M1 successor. Maybe one day …
Source: Goauto
