BMW’s First Electric Neue Klasse Coupe-SUV Coming Next Year?

The X4, as we all know it, is probably going simply months, if not weeks, away from retirement. BMW has already confirmed {that a} direct alternative isn’t deliberate. Why? It believes the enlarged second-generation X2 can not directly fill its function within the lineup, regardless of its front-wheel-drive platform. Nonetheless, Munich by no means sleeps, and the return of the X4 badge is extra a query of when than if. A brand new report suggests a completely electrical mannequin will arrive close to the top of subsequent 12 months.

We’ve been discussing the prospects of an iX4 for about three years, even sharing its inner codename: “NA7.” The coupe-SUV is reportedly scheduled to enter manufacturing in November 2026 at BMW’s new Debrecen plant. The Hungarian manufacturing facility will open quickly, with collection manufacturing of the iX3 (“NA5”) kicking off on the finish of subsequent month.

Based on a BMW insider posting juicy particulars on the Bimmer Submit boards, an M Efficiency iX4 will observe shortly. The M Lite is slated to enter manufacturing in March 2027. Moreover, a full-fledged X4 M (“ZA7”) might arrive later to finish the lineup. Decrease down, the iX4 is predicted to reflect the iX3, which thus far has been introduced solely in 50 xDrive, 40 xDrive, and 40 sDrive flavors. Curiously, we’re listening to an M Sport Package deal can be customary throughout the vary.

2026 BMW iX3

We’re curious whether or not the iX4 will function a fair sleeker, extra aerodynamic physique than the iX3. The latter boasts a drag coefficient of 0.24, however a extra rakish roofline may decrease that determine additional. If that’s the case, the utmost WLTP vary would possibly surpass the iX3 50 xDrive’s 805 kilometers (500 miles). It’s an informed guess we’re making, contemplating Audi’s electrical coupe-SUVs are a bit extra environment friendly than the donor automobiles.

As with BMW’s different Sports activities Exercise Coupes (SAC), the iX4 will command the next worth than the equal iX3. It’ll even be barely much less sensible, with the sloping roofline slicing into rear headroom and cargo area. Can’t have all of them. Even so, the devoted Neue Klasse platform’s intelligent packaging ought to make it impressively roomy, particularly in contrast with the outgoing X4 “G02.”

Whereas the conventionally formed iX3 may additionally be inbuilt Mexico sooner or later on the San Luis Potosí plant, its coupe-inspired sibling seems set to be assembled completely in Central Europe. With the iX3 confirmed for the U.S. market, there’s good purpose to imagine the iX4 may also make its manner stateside.

Earlier than the iX4 arrives, nonetheless, the second Neue Klasse mannequin to debut would be the i3 “NA0,” aimed toward sedan loyalists.

Supply: Bimmer Post