Overview
BMW appears to have briefly published its 2027 U.S. lineup on its website, with the page captured by Motor1 and detailed by Car and Driver before being removed. The leak suggests a broad refresh spanning performance coupes, core sedans, and SUVs, mixing updated gasoline models with new battery-electric entries.
Headline additions
- M2 xDrive: First all-wheel-drive version of BMW’s smallest full M car, confirming earlier rumors. Car and Driver notes it’s unclear whether the AWD M2 will offer both the eight-speed automatic and six-speed manual; the manual is expected to remain on the rear-drive M2 for at least the next couple of years.
- 3 Series and i3: A refreshed gasoline 3 Series is listed alongside an electric i3 sedan in two AWD trims (i3 40 xDrive and i3 50 xDrive). Car and Driver reports these i3 variants will likely share propulsion components with the iX3, though this has not been confirmed.
- M350 xDrive: Appears positioned as the successor to the M340i; the naming hints the mid-tier M variant could move to all-wheel drive only.
- iX4: An all-electric, coupe-like SUV expected to replace the current X4, listed in iX4 40 xDrive and iX4 50 xDrive trims, aligning with the upper end of the related iX3 lineup.
- X5 and iX5: Next-generation X5 family includes a gasoline X5 40 sDrive (rear-wheel drive) and an electric iX5 60 xDrive. Additional trims are likely to follow.
- 7 Series: A refreshed 740i xDrive indicates continued updates for combustion flagships alongside the existing i7.
Context and caveats
- The list was reportedly posted by BMW and then removed; BMW declined to comment on future product availability.
- The document may not be exhaustive; specifications such as power figures, battery sizes, and detailed hardware were not included.
- Some items reflect expectations rather than confirmed specs (e.g., i3 powertrains likely shared with the iX3).
- Timing for official debuts remains unclear; more details are anticipated in the coming months.
Big picture
The leaked roadmap indicates BMW will expand electric counterparts to core nameplates like the 3 Series and X5 while continuing to update gasoline models, signaling a balanced approach to electrification heading into 2027 rather than a single-year pivot.
