Future BMW model information

This publish comprises details about future manufacturing plans I’ve compiled from numerous leaks throughout the BMW group. It’s constantly up to date: new analysis is added, and every thing that turns into official is deleted.

—-
Earlier than we proceed to the meat of the matter, a observe from the sponsor:

https://portal.fscmap.com offers quick access to the detailed details about any BMW automobile by its VIN quantity, together with its manufacturing date and the whole checklist of choices.
—-

Moderator: Gadgets scheduled to occur in 2021 are highlighted in blue.

FAQ:

Are you able to assure that every one of those fashions will come to market?
– No.

Are you able to inform me the place you discovered this information?
– No.

Upcoming new fashions:

2023 G87 M2

Anticipated SOP dates for 2021:

– This checklist is up to date each time a brand new SOP is realized or the brand new fashions are formally launched.
– Fashions coming to US in daring.
– Dates not assured to be precisely appropriate.

March 2021:

F44 220i, 220ix
G22 M440i (not in US)
G16 Alpina B8
F90 M5 CS

July 2021:

G22 420ix, 430ix (not in US), US M440i
G23 430d, 430ix, US M440ix
G26 420d, 420dx, 420i, 430i, M440ix (incomplete, might be up to date quickly)
G80/G82/G83 M3/M4 Competitors xDrive
I20 iX (two non-M fashions)

August 2021:
G42 220i, 220d, 230i, M240i

November 2021:

G23 M440dx
G26 i440, i4 M50 xDrive
U06 218i, 220i, 223i, 218d

March 2022:
I20 iX M (tentative identify)

July 2022:
U11 X1 (fashions tbd)
G70 7er (fashions tbd)

EOP for present fashions:

F36 4GC – 06/21
F22 2er – 06/21
F87 M2 – 06/21
F23 2er – 10/21

G12 7er – 06/22
F48 X1 – 06/22

G30 5er – 06/23

G31 5er – 02/24
F39 X2 – 02/24
G32 6GT – 06/24 (US EOP was 06/19)
F40 1er – 06/24
F44 2er – 10/24
G01 X3 – 10/24 (LCI SOP 08/21)

G02 X4 – 06/25 (LCI SOP 08/21)
G14 8er – 06/25
G15 8er – 06/25
G16 8er – 06/25
G07 X7 – 07/25 (LCI SOP 08/22)
G29 Z4 – 10/25 (LCI SOP 11/22)
G20 3er/G80 M3 – 10/25 (LCI SOP 07/22)

G21 3er – 06/26
G05 X5/F95 X5M – 07/26 (LCI 04/23)

G06 X6/F96 X6M – 03/27 (LCI 04/23)
G22 4er/G82 M4 – 06/27 (LCI SOP 03/24)
G23 4er – 10/27 (LCI SOP 03/24)
G26 4er – 06/28
I20 iX – 06/28
U11 X1 – 06/29
G70 7er – 06/29 (LCI SOP 03/26)
G42 2er – 07/29 (LCI SOP 04/25)
U06 2er – 10/30

Earlier in 2018

• Humorous sufficient, F94 X7M was (is?) into account.
• G26 4GC will hold the hatchback.
• I20 iNext may have at the least two efficiency ranges.
• EOP for F36 4GC has been moved to 06/21. This needs to be seen as proof of the G26 4GC needing additional growth time so it will possibly turn into a extra fascinating (uncommon?) automotive than its predecessor.
• The preliminary launch of i4 may have an 80kWh battery and the selection of a single or twin motor drivetrain.
• G42 2er Coupe might be produced from 08/21 to 03/29 and can probably be made primarily or totally in Mexico.

November 2018

• BMW i4 is just not going to be constructed from the bottom up as a BEV. As an alternative, it will likely be one of many variations of G26, much like the just lately launched iX3, although hopefully with higher efficiency. It should begin as a RWD or AWD with 80kWh battery. If you need a clear sheet BEV, you may have to attend for the I20. How carefully the iNext idea displays that future manufacturing automotive stays to be seen. Each i4 and I20 needs to be anticipated round 2021. In different phrases, I can verify the AutoExpress report right here: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/10…stream-in-2021
• G42 is confirmed to be inbuilt Mexico.
• G09 X8 exists exterior automotive journos’ goals.
• The identical i4 BEV drivetrain might additionally discover its means into the Chinese language 3er LWB (G28). I am not seeing it in an everyday G20 but.

January 2019

• There’s nonetheless no trace of an electrical G20. It’s extremely possible that G26 would be the BEV mannequin for the world and G28 – for China.
• And that additionally signifies that G26 might be a real mixture of 3GT and 4GC: lengthy wheel base with a extra streamlined hatchback physique (which we have all simply seen for the primary time).

March 2019

• Potential fashions for G42 might embrace 220i, 220d, 220d xDrive, 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, and M240i xDrive.
• The subsequent 5 sequence vary presently consists of G60 sedan, G61 touring, and G68 LWB.
• The subsequent era RR Ghost EWB will embrace an all-electric model.
• The subsequent seemingly candidate for 48V is G01/G02.
• First information in regards to the subsequent (G87) M2: manufacturing 12/2022-03/2029, seemingly in Mexico.
• G01 X3 and G02 X4 may have their life prolonged to 10/24 and 06/25. It is attainable Spartanburg won’t be the first manufacturing plant for his or her successors.

August 2019

• G26 would be the platform for each common 4GC and i4. Preliminary US lineup: 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 60 sDrive, i4 80 sDrive, i4 80 xDrive. Intro in 2021, each gasoline and electrical model will seemingly be launched concurrently.
• Yet another F87 M2 mannequin is feasible. Simply timing, it needs to be one thing very particular, with a really quick manufacturing run. And it will likely be US solely.
• The G83 won’t supply as a lot alternative, seemingly sticking to a single mannequin.

September 2019

• The subsequent 8 cylinder M motor goes to be referred to as S68. Almost definitely, it will likely be an evolution of S63, not one thing radically new. I might anticipate some electrification with the inner combustion aspect largely staying the identical.
• The on-again off-again X1 M35i is on once more.
• The primary M Efficiency PHEV automobile is coming: M750Le xDrive.
• BMW is planning to supply the most important battery amongst all BEVs in the marketplace at 120kWh. It should go into the mannequin that we have not seen but, and I am not but going to take a position on the automotive itself.

November 2019

• It’s attainable F40/F44 may have a shortened lifecycle of 5 years with out LCI (like we noticed with the earlier X5). As a complete hypothesis, I’m wondering if it’s because the present platform is just not appropriate for a correct BEV (the platform sibling Cooper SE is ridiculously weak sauce for 2019, whereas U06 and derivatives will hopefully be significantly better in that regard).
• The seemingly market mannequin identify for iNext is solely “iX”. The battery sizes are not used for mannequin designation, as a substitute we’ll have “xDrive40”, “xDrive50” and “M50 xDrive”.
• X8 is shaping as much as be a halo excessive efficiency SUV, with M45e because the entry stage mannequin.
• A observe for nomenclature nerds: the mild-hybrid diesels are not designated “Bx7” however as a substitute are referred to as “XD5”. 20d is XD5141O0, 40d is XD5151O0. The fifth place (“4” or “5”) and the seventh place (“O” or “T”) present which diesel engine is on the core of that drivetrain, so the previous makes use of the B47O1, whereas the latter has B57T2 (T ranges will not be carried over).

December 2019

• Possible SOP for G09 X8 is July 2022.

February 2020

• BMW nonetheless cannot determine methods to name their future electrical automobiles. The brand new answer: i430 and i440 for G26 BEV and i330L and i340L for G28 BEV (China solely mannequin).
• G42 is thought to incorporate a bunch of pedestrian 4 cylinder fashions however now there’s a way more fascinating attainable (very preliminary) addition: M245i.
• Fascinating new function, first more likely to seem on iNext: dynamic window and/or sunroof tint. This expertise is courtesy of Continental, which calls it Clever Glass Management (google offers you particulars).

April 2020

• Preliminary (seemingly incomplete) G70 lineup: 735d, 740i, 745e, M750e, i740, i750, i7 M60, with solely 735d and i740 being RWD, all others AWD. Notice that that is one other proof of BMW rejecting the usage of battery capability in its EV mannequin names.

June 2020

• Reside Cockpit might be commonplace on the U06 household (subsequent gen FWD) automobiles. The latest spyshots with giant screens and few bodily buttons is the brand new path.
• The identical U06 household will introduce the brand new collaboration with Sonos for automotive audio because the improve possibility.
• G30 EOP moved ahead from October to June 2023.
• EOPs for all three 8 sequence fashions postponed till 06/25 (beforehand, G14 was scheduled to EOP in 06/24, G15 – 10/24, G16 – 02/25).
• Added G22 EOP: 06/27.

July 2020

• Presently confirmed G42 fashions for July 2021 launch: 220d (non-US), 230i, M240i xDrive. All engines and tools are recognized from current fashions. No hint of the M245i identify wherever but.
• I imagine (this isn’t 100% sure) i430 might be 60kWh RWD and i440 might be 80kWh AWD.

August 2020

• Some particulars about I20 (iNEXT). Manufacturing begins in July 2021. Two fashions are recognized in the meanwhile. One may have 295hp, the opposite 430hp (doubtlessly there may very well be three drivetrain variations however I solely see two applied proper now). Each appear to be dual-motor. 20″ to 22″ wheels. Possibility selections might be on the stage of X5 (2-axle air suspension, smooth shut doorways, Sky Lounge headliner, B&W audio, and so forth). A notable new possibility known as “BMW Pure Interplay” – as typical, we should always anticipate this to indicate up on all larger finish BMWs at roughly the identical time in 2021.
• Added G42 220i to the checklist of preliminary launch fashions.
• Mannequin identify change: i430 turns into i435.
• (Making an attempt to redeem myself for not being the primary to report on G81): I can now verify that BMW has no plans to supply a US model of G81. For the remainder of us, anticipate it no sooner than G21 LCI in mid-2022.
• A brand new model of G82 ought to present up in a few years or so. No data on what it’s precisely but.
• For the US, the G23 M440i xDrive might be accessible from July 2021. The G22 M440i (RWD) will begin manufacturing for many markets in March 2021, whereas the US model will once more be delayed till July 2021. In different phrases, for American consumers, for MY2021 there’ll solely be RWD M440i convertible and AWD M440i xDrive coupe whereas the AWD convertible and RWD coupe might be added for MY2022.
• All xDrive M3s/M4s will begin manufacturing in July 2021.

September 2020

• The extra G82 M4 mannequin talked about above is probably going the M4 CSL.
• G60 lineup: heavy emphasis on BEV, with fashions like i530, i540 xDrive, i5 M50 xDrive. Extra fashions might be recognized later.
• X8 has been renamed to XM. Similar mannequin lineup as beforehand recognized: a 45e hybrid and two totally different gasoline engines.

November 2020

• The electrical model of the following era X1 (might be bought as “iX1”) might be accessible in single-motor and dual-motor configurations with two vary choices. As a touch of motor energy output, the designation for the only motor mannequin will use “20” and the twin motor will use “30”.
• Alpina B8 Gran Coupe begins manufacturing in March ’21.
• F44 manufacturing has been prolonged to 10/24.
• G23 might be in manufacturing till 10/27.
• LCI for G22/G23 is scheduled for 03/24.
• G80/G82 manufacturing confirmed to finish similtaneously G20/G22.
• On a extra normal observe, all the data accessible to me I can not shake the sensation that we’re on the finish of lively growth of inner combustion engines, at the least for mass market autos. There’ll after all be some advances and enhancements however even the longer term generations of BMW autos (proper now I am wanting particularly on the new transverse platform, the Minis and the 1-series) are going to make use of the identical well-known engines we see in numerous fashions at present.
• Addition (or a substitute for one of many listed fashions) to the G70 lineup I offered in April: i745.
• The SOP of i4 won’t be simultaneous with G26 ICE. i4 will begin manufacturing in November 2021. Proper now I can see solely the RWD i440 (my preliminary guess of AWD for this mannequin was incorrect) and the i4 M50 xDrive. The i440 appears to be fairly pedestrian: it is possible for you to to configure it like a stripped down 420i or one thing like that, even 17″ wheels (although possibly US may have 18″ commonplace). The M50 seems to be like a correct M Efficiency mannequin, with M bodywork, larger brakes, adaptive suspension, rear spoiler, 18″-20″ wheels, and so forth. i440 might be outfitted with the identical as an possibility. Principally, the principle distinction between the 2 fashions is the shortage or presence of the entrance motor. In what is probably going the largest disappointment for this merchandise, I can not get energy numbers or battery capacities for these fashions.
• Attainable different US market G26 fashions, which we’re not more likely to see earlier than 2022: 430ix, M440i (RWD), i435.

December 2020

• First bits of information on the next-gen FWD platform automobiles. We begin with U06, which is like F45 however extra higher (much more boring?). Manufacturing begins in November 2021. New iteration of gasoline engines (M2). Infotainment/help options on par with the upper finish BMWs, LED headlights probably commonplace. Recognized fashions: 218i – B38+auto, 155hp, 220i – B38+48V+auto, 155hp; 223i – B48+48V+DCT, 200hp, 218d – B47+DCT, 148hp. These automobiles are clearly not for the US.

February 2021

• iX possibility particulars (apparent issues not included):
  • Commonplace 20″, optionally available 4 varieties 21″ (three on the decrease mannequin) and two varieties 22″.
  • Delicate shut doorways
  • Thermal insulation for the windscreen
  • Sky Lounge roof
  • 4-zone A/C
  • Inside digicam
  • New issues that I solely know names for “Private CoPilot”, “Pure Interplay”.
  • HK audio commonplace, B&W optionally available.
  • Lively Steering and 2-axle air suspension (late availability on the decrease mannequin, not unavailable like beforehand said)
  • Absolutely Autonomous Driving (not on the decrease mannequin)
• The highest stage iX (M no matter) will begin manufacturing in 03/22. In addition to variations in energy (which I nonetheless do not have entry to), it is going to have 21″ wheels, Lively Steering and air suspension as commonplace.
• G20, G22, and G23, ICE G26, and G42 will get a brand new interface/infotainment/communications package deal, together with the sprint we’ll first see in i4. G20 will get it for LCI in 07/22, G42 in 08/22, G22, G23, and G26 in 03/23.
• Talking of G26, its possibility particulars… simply kidding – accounting for the simply talked about interface, if you already know the choice content material of G22, you are good. Simply add pretend sounds for i4.
• G70 7er (manufacturing dates in the principle checklist on the prime) steps up the posh large time. Begin with commonplace air suspension, smooth shut doorways, B&W audio. However choices is the place the true motion is.
  • Alternative of M Sport or Luxurious inside and exterior design
  • Absolutely computerized doorways like within the new Phantom
  • Sky Lounge roof
  • Completely new headlights, with the identical “Iconic Glow” designation because the silly X6 grille. That grille might be accessible too after all.
  • Rear seats equal in consolation to the entrance ones (heating/air flow, massaging) in Government Lounge configuration, plus rear leisure that is higher than the outdated “shut up, here is an iPad display screen within the headrest for you”.
  • Similar “Pure Interplay” factor as in iX.
  • Much more higher model of B&W audio.
  • A brand new driver help package deal referred to as “Motorway assistant”.
  • An entire bunch of BMW Particular person customizations
• Show Key might be made accessible for extra fashions, beginning this fall.
• M4 CSL is feasible with SOP 07/22 and a really quick manufacturing run.
• All 8 sequence fashions might be upcontented in 03/22, with a bunch of issues which are presently additional price choices changing into commonplace. This may embrace making M Sport commonplace on all 840i and 840d fashions and a few new wheels. M850i will achieve a brand new “M Efficiency” possibility so there’ll nonetheless be one thing to tell apart it from the decrease fashions. That is probably the closest to an LCI these automobiles will get.