Future BMW model information

[ynguldyn]

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This post contains information about future production plans I've compiled from various leaks within the BMW organization. It is continuously updated: new research is added, and everything that becomes official is deleted.

Moderator: Items scheduled to happen in 2024 are highlighted in blue.

FAQ:

Can you guarantee that all of these models will come to market?
- No.

Can you tell me where you found this info?
- No.

F70 1er hatch

• In production until 10/33
• 11/24: 116 and 123 xDrive are added (same powertrains as the current X1 sDrive16i and X1 xDrive23i).

NB0 i1

• In production 3/28-2/36

F74 2GC

• In production 11/24-10/33
• Intro models: worldwide 218, 218d, 220d, and M235 xDrive, US 228 xDrive and M235 xDrive.
• 03/25: worldwide 220 and 223 xDrive and US 228 are added.
• Packaging notes: DCT standard, paddle shifted auto optional (standard on M235x), available (standard on M235x) Adaptive M suspension, 17"-19" wheels (17" on lower end EU versions, all US 18" standard), all US models get HK audio as standard, optional on all models: active seats, interior trim with lighting effects, illuminated kidneys, driver assist features same as other recent lower end BMWs. M235x specific: brakes, some lightweight parts, spoiler, interior and exterior trims.
• Specifications (in parentheses difference relative to F70):
  - Length: 4546mm (+185mm)
  - Width w/o mirrors: 1800mm (same)
  - Height: 1445mm (-14mm)
  - Wheelbase: 2670mm (same)
  - Luggage volume: 430l (+50l)
  - Curb weight: 220 - 1450kg, 218d - 1490kg, 120d - 1525kg, 228x - 1603kg (this is a US specific model with more standard equipment), M235 - 1575kg EU / 1623kg US

F78 2GC LWB

• In production 1/25-12/33
• Likely lineup: 220L, 225L, M235L xDrive.
• China specific model

G42 2er coupe

• In production until 07/29

G87 M2

• In production until 07/29
• 08/25-07/26: M2 CS, with the wheels off the big brother CS/CSLs, carbon roof, bucket seats, alcantara steering wheel as standard. RWD, 525hp, automatic transmission only. Likely to be available in Brooklyn Grey, Sapphire Black, or BMW Individual paints with full leather interiors only (black or black/red).

U06 2AT

• Not for the US market
• Starting 11/27, only 218i, 220i, 225ex, and 230ex will remain.
• In production until 10/29

NB8 i2

• In production 07/28-06/35

G20/G21 3er

• In production until 10/26 (G20) and 02/27 (G21)
• No fully electric models
• 11/25: In EU, all diesel engines will be brought to EU7 compliance.

G80 M3

• In production until 02/27

G81 M3 Touring

• Not for the US market
• M3 CS Touring will be in production 03/25-02/26.
• In production until 10/27.

G50/G51 3er

• In production 11/26-10/34
• Intro models: worldwide 318, 320, M350 xDrive; US 330, 330 xDrive, M350 xDrive.
• 03/27: adds worldwide 320 xDrive.
• 07/27: adds worldwide 330e.
• 11/27: adds worldwide 330.
• The above lineup and schedule are preliminary and may be incomplete (e.g. the fate of diesels is currently unknown)
• G84 M3 sedan likely within that timeframe.

NA0/NA1 i3

• In production 11/26-6/35
• Model range: 20, 40, 40 xDrive, 50, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• Will be made in Germany and SLP (SLP starts with one year delay).
• Will include ZA0 M3 and ZA1 M3 Touring.

G22/G23 4er

• In production until 06/28
• 03/26: In EU, all diesel engines will be brought to EU7 compliance.

G82/G83 M4

• In production until 06/28

G26 4GC

• In production until 06/28 with LCI in 07/24
• 07/25: EM and/or battery upgrades for the worldwide i4 models. M50 becomes M60 xDrive (590hp).
• 11/25: EM and/or battery upgrades for the US i4 models

G29 Z4

• In production until 03/26

NA2/NA3 i4

• In production 07/28-10/36

G60

• In production until 06/30.
• 03/25: i5 models refreshed (improvements to the batteries and/or motors, power output doesn't change). eDrive40 dropped with the refresh.
• 03/27: Interface switch to Panoramic Vision. Passenger screen becomes available as an option.

G61

• In production until 02/31
• Not for the US market.
  
• 11/24: Adding 520i, 550e xDrive, and i5 xDrive40.
• 03/25: i5 models refreshed (improvements to the batteries and/or motors, power output doesn't change). eDrive40 dropped with the refresh.
• 03/27: Interface switch to Panoramic Vision. Passenger screen becomes available as an option.

G68 (Chinese LWB)

• In production until 10/30
• 05/27: Interface switch to Panoramic Vision. Passenger screen becomes available as an option.

G90/G99 M5

• G90 M5 sedan in production until 02/31
  
• G99 M5 Touring SOP 11/24
• 03/27: Interface switch to Panoramic Vision. Passenger screen becomes available as an option.

G70/G73 7er

• In production until 06/29 with LCI in 07/26
• 07/24: G73 Protection will become available in the i7 x60 version.
• Compared to the regular 7 series, i7 M70 includes as standard 21" wheels, active steering, the usual M trim pieces inside and outside, and a model-exclusive M performance package option.

ND0 i7

• In production 07/29-06/37

G14/G15/G16 8er and F91/F92/F93 M8

• In production until 10/25 (G15, F91, F92, F93) and 06/26 (G14 and G16)

G75/G76/G77/G93, 8 series coupe, cabrio, GC, M8GC

• In production 07/26-06/33

U11 X1

• In production until 10/33. EV models will end production in 06/27 to be replaced by NB5

NB5 iX1

• In production 11/27-10/35

U12 X1 China

• In production until 12/33

U10 X2

• In production until 10/33

G45 X3

• In production until 10/33 with LCI in 11/28.
• This is the traditional X3 with gas, diesel, and hybrid versions. The full EV role is going to the Neue Klasse. There will still be X3M (G97).
• 03/25: Adding worldwide 20 (no x) and 40d xDrive (B57, 280hp).

NA5 iX3

• In production 7/25-10/33 in Debrecen with the European 50 xDrive. A single US model will start production in 03/26. Production at SLP starts in the second half of 2026.
• Model range: 40, 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• Will be the first model to use several new features. The most interesting ones are the Panoramic Stage interface recently previewed in the NK concept (it will be standard) and the Augmented View. The options we're already familiar with will include Iconic Glow exterior, the first use of multifunction seats with massage function on a 3-series level model, and various M features (M packages, M trims, M seats, M steering wheel). At least at this time, there is no autonomous driving beyond Level 2.
• May include ZA5 iX3M.

NA7 iX4

• In production 11/26-06/34
• Model range: 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• May include ZA7 iX4M.

G65/G95 X5, iX5, X5M

• In production 8/26-07/33
• Model range: X5 40, 40 xDrive, 40d xDrive, 50e xDrive, M60 xDrive, M60e xDrive; iX5 models: 50 xDrive, 60 xDrive, M70 xDrive

NA5 iX3

• In production 05/26-04/34
• Could launch with just a single version.

G66/G96 X6, iX6, X6M

• In production 04/28-03/35

G67 X7, iX7

• In production 08/27-11/34
• Models will include X7 40, 40d, M60, Alpina 60, iX7 50, 60, M70, Alpina 100 (all xDrive).

G09 XM

• In production until 11/27

G79 iXM

• In production 12/28-11/35

I20 iX

• In production until 06/28.
• 03/25: LCI, with upgraded drivetrain. The model lineup will be xDrive45 (400hp), xDrive60 (535hp), M70 xDrive (650hp). A battery refresh is also possible. M Sport Package will become available on the lesser models. Adds Iconic Glow kidneys (of course), many new wheel choices.

MINI F65/F66/F67

• 07/24: Worldwide F65 C and S, US F65 S, US F66 C
  
• 11/24: Worldwide and US F66 JCW, F67 C, S, and JCW
• JCW 228hp.
• All models in production until 12/30

MINI U25 Countryman

• In production until 6/31. EV models will end production in 06/28 to be replaced by NE5.
  
• 07/24: US SE ALL4.
• Since U25 is basically U11 with a different body, there's a direct equivalency between their trims. D is sDrive18d, C is sDrive20i, S ALL4 is xDrive23i worldwide and xDrive28i in the US, JCW is M35i, E is sDrive20, SE ALL4 is xDrive30.
• Not going to describe packaging and options since those are also very similar to U11, just with MINI specific flair.

MINI NE5 Countryman

• Neue Klasse model, probably reskinned NB5 like was done with U25.
• Production 11/28-10/36.

EOP dates for the current models not listed above:


G31 5er - 02/24
F40 1er - 06/24
G01 X3 - 07/24
F44 2er - 10/24

G08 X3/iX3 - 04/25
G02 X4 - 11/25
G05/F95 X5/X5M - 07/26
G07 X7 - 07/27
G06/F96 X6/X6M - 03/28 (12/27 for US)

General, non-model specific, and engine notes

• Euro-specific bit of good news: S58 will be EU7 compliant.
• BMW is planning to offer the largest battery among all BEVs on the market at 120kWh. It will go into the model that we haven't seen yet, and I'm not yet going to speculate on the car itself.

May 2022

• Production of G20 has been extended to 06/27 (07/27 for SLP), G21 - 10/27, G22 and G23 - 06/28. The corresponding M models will also remain in production. This is highly unusual, breaking the traditional 7 year model cycle. I will be looking for more confirmation of this but I think the most plausible explanation is the replacement of the 3/4 series as we know it with Neue Klasse based EVs, as mentioned in recent interviews of BMW top managers.

June 2022

• Right on the heels of G81 intro, another bit of happy news for non-US touring fans: G99 M5 Touring is real. If it doesn't die under a beancounter's knife, it'll start production in 11/24.
• The primary production plant for Neue Classe cars for the North American market will be SLP. It will start with two models. NA0/NA1 i3 sedan and touring will be successors to G20/G21. NA5 iX3 will be built in parallel with G45 X3 (similar to Mercedes making separate ICE and EV models for the same market segment). All these models will start production in 2027.
• G05/G06/G07 will be succeeded by G65 X5 and iX5, G66 X6 and iX6, G67 X7 and iX7. These will be CLAR based cars, not Neue Klasses, and as such their EV versions will still share the hardware with ICE and hybrid models just like i4 and i7 do today.
• The first true Level 3 autonomous driving system called "Personal Pilot" will be available on select G6x and G70 models in Europe and China starting in late 2023 on G70 and July 2024 on G6x. I'm not seeing this functionality on US cars yet.

July 2022

• Adjustment to G2x timeline: The demise of G20/G21 has been moved to 02/27, while the diesel engine emissions adaptation is now happening in 11/25 instead of 03/25. For G22/G23 that diesel engine change will happen in 03/26.
• I was wrong in my reporting on G99 when I said it was good news for non-US fans. It is actually good news for everyone. I can confirm the US version is also planned.

September 2022
This is a special update with a long list of future models, and their production locations and dates. The list includes very long term future plans, and as such they are highly speculative. There's no guarantee the listed models will even exist at all. This comes from another active forum participant whose search skills significantly exceed mine. I'm breaking it up by model series/platform, including only those with new information. Note that all F and G models are the current architectures with gas, hybrid or pure electric power, all N models are electric only Neue Klasse. Skipping China specific stuff because who cares.

• 1/2/X1:
  • NB0 i1, Germany, 03/28-02/36
  • NB5 iX1, Germany, 11/27-10/35
  • NB8 i2, Germany, 7/28-6/35
• 3/4/X3/X4
  • G50/G51 3 series sedan and touring, 7/27-12/34, G84 M3 sedan possible within that timeframe.
  • NA0/NA1 i3 sedan and touring, Germany, SLP, 11/26-10/34 (SLP starts with one year delay).
  • NA2/NA3 i4 coupe and cabrio, Germany, 7/28-10/36
  • NA5 iX3, Hungary and SLP, 8/25-10/33 (again, SLP starts with a delay of over a year).
  • NA7 iX4, Hungary, 11/26-6/34
• X5/X6/X7/XM
  • G65/G95 X5, iX5, X5M, Spartanburg, 12/26-7/33
  • G66/G96 X6, iX6, X6M, Spartanburg, 4/28-3/35
  • G67 X7, iX7, Spartanburg, 8/27-11/34
  • G79 iXM, Spartanburg, 12/28-11/35
• 7/8
  • G75/G76/G77/G93, 8 series coupe, cabrio, GC, M8GC, Germany, 7/26-6/33
  • ND0 i7, Germany, 7/29-6/37

Regular updates
January 2023

• I20 gets an LCI in 03/25, with potential drivetrain and battery refresh.

February 2023

• NC0 is the chassis code of the next i5 (starting production in 2030)
• F74 packaging notes: DCT standard, paddle shifted auto optional (standard on M235i), available (standard on M235i) Adaptive M suspension, 17"-19" wheels (17" on lower end EU versions, all US 18" standard), all US models get HK audio as standard, optional on all models: active seats, interior trim with lighting effects, illuminated kidneys, driver assist features same as other recent lower end BMWs. M235i specific: brakes, some lightweight parts, spoiler, interior and exterior trims.

March 2023

• Intro lineup for F70: 118d, 120d, 118i, M135i xDrive.
• Production of G29/J29 has been extended by 5 months to 03/26.

June 2023

• L3 autonomy has been dropped from G60. Not clear if this is temporary.
• Potential F78 models: 220L, 225L, M235L xDrive.
• I20 LCI will be in production 03/25-06/28. M Sport Package will become available on the lesser models. Adds Iconic Glow kidneys (of course), many new wheel choices.
• 116 and 123 xDrive will be added to the F70 lineup in 11/24 (same powertrains as the current X1 sDrive16i and X1 xDrive23i).
• US will get F74 228 xDrive and M235 xDrive at intro, then 228 in Spring 2025.

July 2023

• Potential G50 lineup: worldwide 318, 320, 330, 330e, M350 xDrive; US 330, 330 xDrive, M350 xDrive. Current production plans 11/26-10/34. Note that this overlaps with the production dates of G20, which means one of them is incorrect and will be adjusted (over 3 years until then, plenty of time for changes). Diesel models should show up later - or maybe not at all?

August 2023

• The next in line to lose the "i": G70. With LCI, the gas models become 735 and 740 while i7 naming will be rearranged into "50 xDrive" and "60 xDrive".
• The next generation of X5/X6/X7 (G65/G66/G67) will likely lose the V8 engine. Instead, M60e xDrive (same B58-based powertrain as G60/G70 60e's) will be the top model. Model designations will follow the same new structure as the G45.

September 2023

• First shot at clarifying G50 lineup and release schedule: see in G50 section above.
• Production of all BMW branded FAAR platform cars (U06/U10/U11/F70/F74) will continue until October 2033. This is probably another example of the effects of EV transition: all R&D is elsewhere, and people who buy an ICE car in the 2030s won't care that it's a ten year old design.
• Next gen Countryman will have platform code NE5 (yes, Neue Klasse), production expected 11/28-10/36.
• The current plans for NCAR M cars, besides the already known ZA0 M3 sedan, include ZA1 M3 Touring, ZA5 iX3M, and ZA7 iX4M.

October 2023

• End of production changes for US X6: from 03/28 to 12/27
• A small adjustment to G70 LCI: 07/26, not 03/26
• G90 will be in production until 02/31; not clear if that also means a longer production period for all G60s.
• G73 i7 xDrive60 Protection will be available from 07/24. I can't wait to learn its curb weight.
• Planned NA0 (i3) model lineup: 40, 40 xDrive, 50, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• Planned NA5 (iX3) model lineup: 40, 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• Planned NA7 (iX4) model lineup: 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• Planned G65 BEV (iX5) model lineup: 50 xDrive, M70 xDrive
• NA5 production is confirmed for 07/25-10/33, with introduction to non-European markets delayed to Spring 2026. It will be the first model to use several new features. The most interesting ones are the Panoramic Vision interface recently previewed in the NK concept (it will be standard) and the Augmented Reality glasses BMW plans to bring to market in 2027. The options we're already familiar with will include Iconic Glow exterior, the first use of multifunction seats with massage function on a 3-series level model, and various M features (M packages, M trims, M seats, M steering wheel). At least at this time, there is no autonomous driving beyond Level 2.

November 2023

• M3 CS Touring will be in production for exactly 1 year starting 03/25.
• The date conflict between EOP of G20 and SOP of G50 (see July 2023 update) seems to have been resolved: G20 EOP has been adjusted to 10/26.
• M2 CS details: in production 08/25-07/26, will get the wheels off the big brother CS/CSLs, carbon roof, bucket seats, alcantara steering wheel as standard. Automatic transmission only.

December 2023

• The next generation of the telematics system is called EES25. It will be in use in all Neue Klasse cars, G65 and siblings, G70 LCI.

January 2024

• Panoramic Vision will not be just for future cars. It will be offered on the models already in production. The first I see is G60/G61/G68/G90/G99, where this interface will become standard in 2027 (possibly coinciding with the LCI).

March 2024

• I20 LCI will increase power for all models and result in some more badge inflation. xDrive40 becomes xDrive45 (400hp), xDrive50 becomes xDrive60 (535hp), and M60 becomes M70 xDrive (650hp).

April 2024

• In addition to the new interface, in 03/27 G60 will get passenger screen as an option.
• B48 will get its fourth iteration, TÜ3. It could start showing up in 2026, with the US/Korean G45 a likely candidate.
• G45 LCI is currently scheduled for 11/28.
• G26 i4 will get an update for EMs and/or batteries in 07/25 for the worldwide models and 11/25 for the US. We will probably see that hardware first in the updated i5 since it will start production 4 months earlier. With that, i4 models will match i5, and i4 M50 will become i4 M60 xDrive with the same 590hp offered in the i5 M60 xDrive.
• 2027 appears to be the year when BMW will start moving to the new interface across its whole model range. Besides G60 mentioned earlier, it's now planned for the FWD cars: U06/U10/U11. I'm sure these are just the first lines on a much longer list.
• It looks like Debrecen is going to be ramped up slowly: production will start with only a single NA5 model in 07/25, and the first US model will only be added in 03/26.

June 2024

• For many models, their European diesel versions are now scheduled to end production at the end of 2027. This seems to coincide with the transition to EU7. Apparently, BMW won't try to make those diesels compliant and will simply stop making them.
• i3M, i3M Touring, iX3M, iX4M are now in the official plans.
• Planned G67 lineup: X7 40, 40d, M60, Alpina 60, iX7 50, 60, M70, Alpina 100 (all xDrive).
• G60/G61 i5 eDrive40 will likely end production in 02/25. --- FALSE ALARM, it will continue.
• G84 M3 is alive! For now, it's just a single version. No further details.
• There will be another version of G87 M2 after the CS, probably in 2026.

July 2024

• G87 M2 CS, despite some hopes (fears?) is going to be RWD. The tune this time is to 525hp. Likely to be available in Brooklyn Grey, Sapphire Black, or BMW Individual paints with full leather interiors only (black or black/red).
• Added NA8 iX3 China production dates.

August 2024

• The long rumored AWD M2 is confirmed, called M2 M xDrive.
• Added i3 20 to the NA0 lineup.
• G65 X5 will push hard into high luxury. Expect many top level features currently only found on 7/X7, from automatic doors to interior details, plus all the UI advancements we've been hearing about recently: Panoramic Vision, Augmented View, AR glasses integration, passenger side screen. And BMW can't do it without yet another weird dick-swinging feature - this time, it's called Ceremonial Light Carpet. There's a good chance the BEV iX5 will only be introduced in 2027.
• G09 XM (non-Label) will likely end production in 07/25. Seems BMW is accepting a miss.
• U06 model range will shrink in 2027 to 218i, 220i, and the hybrids. Production ends in 10/29.

[ynguldyn]

G87 production dates in the top post.

Let the gnashing of teeth begin.

[xlover]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

G87 production dates in the top post.

Will it get the "pure version" of the S58 or a further upgraded B58?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by xlover

Will it get the "pure version" of the S58 or a further upgraded B58?

You think too well of me if you expect me to know this kind of detail about a car that's still almost 4 years away.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

You think too well of me if you expect me to know this kind of detail about a car that's still almost 4 years away.

Happy to hear that it actually is planned to exist.

Lol at the gnashing of teeth.. will they B58 or S58 ..

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

G87 production dates in the top post.

It seems very reasonable given the G42 doesn't arrive until mid 2021. For the M to come a year and half after the Series model isn't bad at all.

It will be interesting to see how the possibility of a new M240i plays out with your previous comments (in July 2018) that the G42 may only get the B48. Of course that could have changed now, but it seems to me that a high output B48, let's say ~350hp, would make sense for a neo-M240i. It would be lighter than the I6. And maybe by 2022, B58 models will have adopted the *45i and M*45i moniker, opening up M*40i for use with the B48.

[ynguldyn]

Somewhat surprising update about X3 and X4: their lives have been extended by a year.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Somewhat surprising update about X3 and X4: their lives have been extended by a year.

Interesting. And we have confirmed that ID7 is coming to both (including M variants) starting aug19?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

Interesting. And we have confirmed that ID7 is coming to both (including M variants) starting aug19?

Actually, I'm not sure about the exact timing of this anymore. Regular X3s and X4s - definitely mid-2019. But M variants could continue using the existing system until early 2020.

My problem is I have conflicting information and don't know which source to trust.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Actually, I'm not sure about the exact timing of this anymore. Regular X3s and X4s - definitely mid-2019. But M variants could continue using the existing system until early 2020.

My problem is I have conflicting information and don't know which source to trust.

Understood.

[sward]

Any information about a hybrid X7?

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by sward

Any information about a hybrid X7?

Soon to show off the much talked about luxury four seat Concept.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Soon to show off the much talked about luxury four seat Concept.

BTW what's up with the name? X8 didn't work?

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Soon to show off the much talked about luxury four seat Concept.

Very interested in this! Anything you can share, now in the future, about the car or even when or where it will be announced, would be much appreciated.

[wdeerfield]

i find it funny the x3 became the click bait title and not

"NEXT GEN M2 TO BE MADE IN MEXICO" so it limits the complaining

First news about the next (G87) M2: production 12/2022-03/2029, likely in Mexico.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

i find it funny the x3 became the click bait title and not

"NEXT GEN M2 TO BE MADE IN MEXICO" so it limits the complaining

Uhmm yea https://www.bimmerpost.com/?s=mexico

[JayPichardo]

oh Boy!

[Sir Loin]

Originally Posted by Jason

Uhmm yea https://www.bimmerpost.com/?s=mexico

This is great! The wait time between build complete to delivery to the USA will be much shorter. No need to check R&R shipping companies' web sites and watch the ships travel across the ocean and canal on map web sites.

[John-M007]

Does the M550 in the US for 2020 will get the new 535hp engine?

[ScreamingChicken]

Originally Posted by Sir Loin

This is great! The wait time between build complete to delivery to the USA will be much shorter. No need to check R&R shipping companies' web sites and watch the ships travel across the ocean and canal on map web sites.

This was part of the fun of ordering one, at least for me...

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by John-M007

Does the M550 in the US for 2020 will get the new 535hp engine?

Yes.

[BigSky702]

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

i find it funny the x3 became the click bait title and not

"NEXT GEN M2 TO BE MADE IN MEXICO" so it limits the complaining

Immediately caught my eye!