BMW Leaks Its Entire 2027 Model Lineup Early
▼ Summary
– BMW’s US online shop inadvertently leaked its 2027 model year lineup, revealing numerous upcoming vehicles.
– Key new models include the M2 xDrive, which adds all-wheel drive, and the fully electric iX4 coupe-styled crossover.
– The 3 Series will gain new electric i3 variants and an M350 xDrive performance model, replacing the M340i.
– The leak confirms BMW’s broader electrification push, with electric versions like the iX3 and iX5 appearing across the range.
– Several models, including the next-generation X5 and a facelifted 7 Series, are listed, while the Z4 and 8 Series are absent due to impending retirement.
In a surprising online slip, BMW’s official U.S. configurator has prematurely listed its entire 2027 model year lineup, providing an unprecedented early look at the brand’s future portfolio. This digital mishap reveals a comprehensive list of vehicles, from the compact 2 Series to the flagship 7 Series, confirming several long-rumored models and introducing new electric variants. The leak comes as BMW aggressively expands its Neue Klasse electric vehicle family, with plans to launch approximately 40 new models by the end of next year.
One of the most significant revelations is the upcoming M2 xDrive, which essentially confirms that BMW’s smallest high-performance coupe will finally gain an all-wheel-drive option. Currently, the standard M2 remains the only core M model offered solely with rear-wheel drive. While the xDrive version will almost certainly come with an automatic transmission and carry a price premium, enthusiasts can rest assured that the purist-friendly rear-wheel-drive manual model will continue. The added hardware will bring a weight penalty, but both variants are expected to continue until this generation concludes around mid-2029.
The leak extends far beyond the M2. The 3 Series lineup shows an M350 xDrive, a new M Performance model poised to replace the current M340i. This next-generation sedan will also introduce two fully electric models: the i3 40 xDrive and i3 50 xDrive. These electric sedans will share their underlying technology with the iX3 crossover, which itself is listed in three configurations for 2027. Another notable debut is the all-electric iX4, appearing in 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive forms. This coupe-style SUV will offer a sleeker design than the iX3, though its sloping roofline will reduce rear headroom and cargo space.
Further up the model range, the listing references the next-generation X5 luxury SUV, confirming that a rear-wheel-drive base 40 sDrive model will persist. It also shows an electric iX5 60 xDrive joining the lineup. The 7 Series appears with a blurred image, as its facelift has not been officially revealed. While the list omits the 760i, reports indicate the V8 engine will continue, potentially in a new M760 model with M Performance branding. The legendary V12, however, is not expected to return to the 7 Series, remaining exclusive to Rolls-Royce. Notably absent are the Z4 and 8 Series, both of which are nearing the end of their production cycles.
This accidental disclosure highlights BMW’s ambitious roadmap. Beyond the 2027 models, the automaker is preparing for more launches, including a next-generation X7 with an electric variant expected for the 2028 model year. A new X6 and its electric counterpart are also in development. Industry whispers also point to a rugged, off-road-focused model designed to compete with vehicles like the Land Rover Defender, potentially offering both V8 and electric powertrains later this decade. Meanwhile, the first fully electric M models, likely the M3 and X3 M, are slated to arrive by the end of 2027.
(Source: Motor1)