[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by SW19

Wow,that’s big news.Do you know which model year it will be introduced.

Can't say for sure yet, but my expectation would be calendar 2026.

[Mako]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Can't say for sure yet, but my expectation would be calendar 2026.

Basically when the M4 production ends, makes sense as they will almost be the same thing.

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

M2 M xDrive is confirmed.

Can you say anything on whether the current RWD/6MT version will be offered alongside the M xDrive version, or will it be replaced by a single AWD/AT?

[drbachata]

Originally Posted by Mako

Basically when the M4 production ends, makes sense as they will almost be the same thing.

G82 M4 will end production in 2028, not 2026.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by mbanck

Can you say anything on whether the current RWD/6MT version will be offered alongside the M xDrive version, or will it be replaced by a single AWD/AT?

Will likely stick around until 2029.

[mad murph]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Can't say for sure yet, but my expectation would be calendar 2026.

Would that be MY26?

[abundleofbunnies]

Originally Posted by mad murph

Would that be MY26?

I assume that's what it means

[abundleofbunnies]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

M2 M xDrive is confirmed.

Do we know what colors will be available for MY2026?

[hb]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Will likely stick around until 2029.

I think it's gone. One variant I'm hearing

[garageoverflow]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Will likely stick around until 2029.

Any chance for xDrive + manual?

[hb]

Originally Posted by garageoverflow

Any chance for xDrive + manual?

Zero

[garageoverflow]

Originally Posted by hb

Zero

Awww cmon

[RobM2]

Originally Posted by hb

I think it's gone. One variant I'm hearing

So if one wants to buy the last RWD, 6MT M2... when might that be?

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by rlove

So if one wants to buy the last RWD, 6MT M2... when might that be?

either 2026 or 2029. Nobody knows yet.

[hb]

Originally Posted by rlove

So if one wants to buy the last RWD, 6MT M2... when might that be?

I would buy it sooner than 2029. There might be a limited 6MT run also towards the end, but too early to tell. Will report when I know more.

[spademonkey]

Whelp just got told by my BMW Rep, no gas powered X3M will be coming in the G45 generation. At all. Only X3 M50.

[mammut]

I am very excited about the G65 X5 and the NA5 iX3. One of these will replace my current i4 in 2026 / 2027. Can't wait to see more details and official information about them.

[MZourob]

Anyone knows if the 2025 M3 comes with Michelin or Pirelli?

[spademonkey]

Originally Posted by MZourob

Anyone knows if the 2025 M3 comes with Michelin or Pirelli?

There's like 2 or 3 "summer" tire options, you cannot choose, it'll just come in with the michelin, the pirelli, or the yokohamas, whichever is available at the time that bmw decides to put on the car

[geko29]

Originally Posted by spademonkey

There's like 2 or 3 "summer" tire options, you cannot choose, it'll just come in with the michelin, the pirelli, or the yokohamas, whichever is available at the time that bmw decides to put on the car

For the 825M/826M (19"/20") that almost everyone gets (standard on the comp, optional on base) it's a toss-up between Michelin PS4S* and Pirelli PZero*. You get what you get, we call it the tire lottery.

I'm pretty sure all 824M (18"/19", standard on base, not available on comp) come with Continental ExtremeContact Force. I know all 1000M (20"/21") accessory wheels come with Yokahama Advan Sport.

[Awareawr]

OMG! Just saw on the main page that G42 40i Euro spec would increase horsepower! How about the China variant. Basically, China variant shares the same spec with Euro one.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Awareawr

OMG! Just saw on the main page that G42 40i Euro spec would increase horsepower! How about the China variant. Basically, China variant shares the same spec with Euro one.

Usually (but not always) China gets the same cars.

Though I would consider the newer design as a whole to be a more important improvement than just the extra 5kW power.