BMW 3 Series (G50)

BMW 3 Series (G50)
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	G50 (sedan) G51 (wagon) G58 (long-wheelbase saloon)
Production	2026–present (expected)
Model years	2026–present (expected)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan (G50/G58) 5-door wagon (G51)
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive ( xDrive )
Platform	BMW CLAR platform II
Related	BMW X3 (G45) BMW iX4 (G46)
Powertrain
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 3 Series (G20)

The eight generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G50 (sedan version) and BMW G51 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring) compact executive cars. It is to be unveiled and launched in 2026, with the next-generation M3 set to launch the year after. It is the second 3 Series to be offered with both petrol and electric powertrains. The petrol and EV versions are built on separate platforms. The G50 3 Series makes use of BMW's Vision Neue Klasse design language, with the kidney grills being slimmer than previous generations and a more minimalist and futuristic design adopted, marking a radical design departure. The G50 3 Series will be the first 3 Series to not be offered with a Manual transmission. Instead, it will be exclusively offered with an Automatic transmission. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

References

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2. "Our first official look at the 'Neue Klasse' BMW 3 Series!". Carbuyer. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
3. "2027 BMW 3 Series Neue Klasse: Everything We Know". Motor1.com. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
4. "This popular luxury saloon will be replaced next year – and we've spotted it testing". carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
5. Boeriu, Horatiu (11 June 2025). "2027 BMW M350 Spied on Nurburgring With Quad Pipes and Neue Klasse Face". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 18 June 2025.