Overview
- BMW R&D chief Joachim Post indicated that future electric 5‑ and 7‑Series models will move to the dedicated Neue Klasse architecture, with combustion 5/7 remaining on CLAR.
- BMW has confirmed that Neue Klasse styling and technology will reach up to 40 new or updated models by 2027.
- Leaked next‑gen X5 materials suggest the Neue Klasse design with upright kidneys and a Panoramic iDrive interior, alongside a reported lineup spanning gasoline, diesel, plug‑in hybrid, full‑electric iX5 and hydrogen options, with a debut expected around mid‑2026 and deliveries into 2027.
- Fresh spy shots of the M5 Life Cycle Impulse indicate a vizor‑style front with slimmer lights and an interior moving toward Panoramic iDrive, while its hybrid V8 output is expected to be largely unchanged.
- The rollout is already in motion, with the iX3 in production since October 2025 and the i3 sedan scheduled to begin assembly in August 2026.