BMW 3 Series G50 (2026)
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Overview & Launch
Model Code: G50 (sedan), with a Touring variant G51
Production Begins: 2026
Model Years: From 2027 onward
Platform Split:
Petrol/hybrid models continue on CLAR architecture
Fully electric version will use BMW’s dedicated Neue Klasse EV platform
Design & Styling
Embraces BMW’s futuristic Vision Neue Klasse design language: slim horizontal kidney grille, integrated headlights, minimalist contours, and flush door handles
Streamlined “monolithic” aesthetics: smooth side profile, minimalist creases, and enhanced glasshouse for modern proportions
Some performance-oriented petrol versions (e.g. M350) feature quad exhausts, fogged testers suggesting sporty intent
Powertrain & Transmission
Petrol engine lineups expected to carry over: 2.0L turbo 4‑cylinder and 3.0L turbo inline-6, plus return of the plug‑in hybrid 330e variant
Only offered with an 8-speed ZF automatic — no manual transmission options
Interior & Tech Features
Carries over many innovations from the Vision Neue Klasse concept, including minimalist interiors, wide panoramic screens, and high-tech user interface .
The Heart of Joy system—integration of drivetrain, regeneration, braking, steering, and more into a unified “superbrain”—enhances driving feel and efficiency in Neue Klasse EVs, likely influencing future EV versions and hybrids The Sun
Production Timeline & Notes
Some sources cite start of production as November 2026, making it effectively a 2027 model year vehicle
G20 production (current generation) likely ends by October 2026, paving way for G50 roll-out soon after
Community Insights
“The next-generation BMW 3-series sedan has been spied testing in Munich, with styling that clearly takes after the 2023 Vision Neue Klasse concept.… The test mule displays quad exhaust pipes, confirming a new generation of gas‑powered 3‑series sedans will run alongside the i3 EV.”
“The G50 3er is expected to enter production in November 2026 as a 2027 model.”
What’s Still Unknown
Performance figures (e.g. horsepower, torque) for various trims remain unconfirmed.
Interior configurations—including exact dashboard layout, infotainment, seating—haven’t been officially revealed.
EV specs, including range, charging rate, and battery configurations—though based on Neue Klasse tech, they will likely feature fast charging and refined energy density improvements.