BMW did not set another global sales record in 2025.
Even so, the brand still delivered 2,169,739 vehicles worldwide and remained ahead of Mercedes-Benz and Audi in the premium race.
That leaves BMW heading into 2026 with real momentum.
A leak from BMW’s own U.S. online store appears to have previewed much of what is coming next. According to those reports, several models will be revealed this year, although a few may not actually reach North America until 2027.
Neue Klasse Leads The First Wave
The new BMW i3 is the clearest sign of where the company is going next. BMW has already revealed the electric sedan with a projected range of up to 440 miles and 400 kW charging, making it one of the headline products of the Neue Klasse era.
The iX3 is next in line for U.S. buyers. BMW USA says the first iX3 50 xDrive is due in summer 2026, with an estimated range of up to 400 miles and a starting price around $60,000, while additional single-motor and dual-motor variants are expected in early 2027.
BMW also appears ready to expand that formula into a sleeker electric crossover. Reports point to an iX4 arriving as an electric-only successor to the discontinued X4, with 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive versions expected first and an M60 xDrive likely to follow later.
Core BMW Models Are Also Turning Over
BMW’s large luxury sedan is not standing still either. Reports say the facelifted 7 Series and updated i7 will debut in Beijing later this month, and the car is expected to adopt BMW’s new Panoramic iDrive interface, which the company has already confirmed for all new BMW models from late 2025 onward.
The X5 is also moving into a new generation this summer. BMW’s CEO has already confirmed the timing, and BMWBLOG reports that the next X5 family will be unusually broad, spanning gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, full electric, and eventually hydrogen power, with the iX5 Hydrogen targeted for 2028.
Later this year, BMW is also expected to launch the next gas-powered 3 Series. Leaked U.S. listings and follow-up reporting point to an M350 xDrive replacing today’s M340i, while lower-priced four-cylinder versions are widely expected to remain part of the lineup.
BMW Is Still Protecting Its Performance Side
One of the more interesting leaks involves the M2. The long-rumored M2 xDrive now looks increasingly real, and reports suggest it will likely be automatic only, while the rear-wheel-drive M2 should continue to offer a manual transmission for buyers who still want the more traditional setup.
That move fits the larger direction of BMW M right now. In 2025, BMW M deliveries reached 213,449 vehicles, which means one in ten BMWs sold globally wore an M badge, so there is clear business logic behind giving the M2 a broader appeal.
At the same time, BMW is still trying to balance performance growth with a wider powertrain strategy. The company says it expects to offer 20 fully electric models by the end of 2026, while continuing to support combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, battery electric vehicles, and hydrogen in selected cases.
Some Familiar BMWs Are Nearing The End
Not every current BMW is getting a direct successor. The X4 is already gone in combustion form, and reports say both the Z4 and the 8 Series are also nearing the end of the line without conventional replacements lined up behind them.
The i4 also looks increasingly vulnerable as the new i3 moves in. Recent reporting suggests there will be a short overlap between the two, but the i4 is rumored to leave production by late 2026 or early 2027 as BMW shifts more of its electric sedan strategy to Neue Klasse hardware.
The wider BMW Group picture is also changing. MINI grew 17.7% in 2025, Rolls-Royce slipped by 0.8%, and Alpina is expected to begin its new, more luxurious era with a model likely based on the facelifted 7 Series, giving BMW even more ways to stretch the brand above its traditional core lineup.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.