Best new BMW models coming by 2025: all you need to know
September 11, 2024 by Jamie Edkins
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2023 was all about new EV technology for BMW, with a few new electric concept cars making their debut. The next few years look as though they’ll be exciting for the brand, read on for everything coming soon from BMW.
New BMW models coming in 2024
New BMW M5
The new BMW M5 is one of the most-anticipated sports saloons of recent years, and it’s finally here. Powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8, paired to a plug-in hybrid system, this Audi RS6 alternative puts out a whopping 727hp and 1,000Nm of torque.
Sadly that massive power figure is offset somewhat by this car’s significant heft. It tips the scales at 2,400kg, which is over 500kg more than the old M5 and almost exactly the same as a Bentley Bentayga.
To help cope with all this weight, the suspension has been uprated with stiffer springs and additional strut braces, but time will tell if these changes are enough to make a 2.4-ton saloon fun to drive on a twisty road.
New BMW M5 Touring
BMW has also announced the new BMW M5 Touring, the first estate variant of the performance family car since the V10-powered E61 model from the mid-2000s.
It makes sense that we would get an M5 Touring after the first ever BMW M3 Touring debuted late last year. The overall styling details remain the same as the saloon, with an identical front end and the same quad tailpipes.
Under the bonnet is the same V8 hybrid system as the saloon, although it’s 0.1 of a second slower to 60mph thanks to the added weight. Prices start from £113,405, making it around £2,000 more expensive than the saloon.
New BMW M3
Both the BMW M3 and the M3 Touring have been given a minor facelift for 2024, bringing refreshed styling and updated technology.
They are also more powerful than before. The 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six now has 530hp, a 20hp increase over the outgoing car. It’ll do 0-60mph 0.1 of a second quicker.
There are a couple of visual clues that this is the updated M3. You get slightly tweaked headlights with arrow-shaped LEDs, and there’s a new steering wheel inside as well.
New BMW 4 Series and M4
Facelifted versions of both the BMW 4 Series and M4 have been revealed, although changes to these coupes are pretty minimal if you go by looks alone.
You get some tweaked headlights with a new daytime running light design, and the grille has a slightly different look as well. Some new taillights and a tweaked rear bumper complete the look.
More significant changes have been made under the bonnet, where you will no longer find a diesel engine. Along with the axing of oil burners, the M4’s 3.0-litre straight six has been boosted from 510hp to 530hp.
New BMW M4 CS
As well as the updated M4, there is now a more hardcore BMW M4 CS. It acts as a middle ground between the standard M4 Competition and the bonkers limited-run M4 CSL, offering some of the latter’s track-focussed goodies while not being quite as compromised on the road.
You get the CSL’s 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six engine, so it puts out 550hp and 650Nm of torque. The CS is also a touch lighter than the Competition thanks to some carbon-fibre body panels.
You can order your new BMW M4 CS now, with prices starting from £120,345. That makes it almost £33,000 more expensive than the standard M4 Competition. Beyond the added power and upgraded suspension, you also get more aggressive styling.
New BMW 2 Series and M2
Like the new BMW M3 and M4, the baby M2 has also been given a facelift, along with the standard 2 Series.
Visual tweaks are pretty much non-existent. The M2 is available with some new colours, and the 2 Series gets a slightly different grille. The interior has been updated though, with a new steering wheel and different trim options on offer.
The main change has happened under the bonnet. The M2 now has 480hp, 20hp more than before, from its 3.0-litre engine, and it’s still available with a manual gearbox.
New BMW 1 Series
BMW has been on a facelifting spree recently, and the 1 Series has been given the heaviest update of them all. It has an all-new look, as well as a completely overhauled interior.
There’s something Kia-esque about the front end, but there’s nothing budget about the interior. It’s very similar to the X1’s, and it’s much more modern than the outgoing car’s.
You can still get a sporty M135 model, although it has the same 300hp as before. There are also no diesel engines, so now you only have the 1.5-litre petrol or the 2.0-litre M135 to choose from.
New BMW models coming in 2025
New BMW Vision Neue Klasse
This is the BMW Vision Neue Klasse, and it’s a concept car which builds on the design of the i Vision Dee from last year. This retro-looking saloon is a look ahead to what a future BMW 3 Series could look like.
As well as having a wild-looking exterior, the Neue Klasse has plenty of revolutionary tech on the inside. There’s a huge panoramic display across the bottom of the windscreen, as well as a central touchscreen.
Under the skin there’s some new battery technology which could boost range by up to 30% over existing BMW EVs. Expect to see a road-ready model based on this concept in 2025.
New BMW Neue Klasse X/iX3
The first car to be based on the Neue Klasse platform has been spotted testing, the iX3 electric SUV. You can see a similar front-end design to the Neue Klasse X concept lurking under that wrap, and it has a pretty sleek design for an SUV.
Being based on BMW’s new electric car platform, you can expect to see some clever new battery tech with more range and faster charging. BMW claims this new tech will yield a 30% increase in range compared to current BMW EVs, meaning the new iX3 could manage 380 miles on a charge.
Cars based on the Neue Klasse concept are due to start going on sale in 2025, and that’s likely to apply to the new iX3 as well. If you fancy this new electric SUV, expect to part with around £70,000, a modest increase over the current iX3.