[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by 12nine

Do you have information about a production version of the Concept Touring Coupé?

I highly doubt it will be produced...well at least not for the US. But BMW trollers, I want an M version, with AWD and a 6MT!

[MalpaMaison]

Is there any speculation about BMW continuing production of the M8 Convertible for MY2025 starting in March 2024?

I wanted to hold off for iDrive 8 and whatever other upgrades might be left in the potential final year of production.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by MalpaMaison

Is there any speculation about BMW continuing production of the M8 Convertible for MY2025 starting in March 2024?

I wanted to hold off for iDrive 8 and whatever other upgrades might be left in the potential final year of production.

The end of production dates I publish have proven to be less than 100% reliable. If BMW decides a model doesn't sell well enough, it gets cancelled even if the plan was to make it for a longer period.

[MalpaMaison]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

The end of production dates I publish have proven to be less than 100% reliable. If BMW decides a model doesn't sell well enough, it gets cancelled even if the plan was to make it for a longer period.

How much lead time notification does BMW give their dealerships about cancelled models? Do the dealerships find out when it is already too late to place an order?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by MalpaMaison

How much lead time notification does BMW give their dealerships about cancelled models? Do the dealerships find out when it is already too late to place an order?

Typically weeks, a couple of months. You need to be in a close relationship with the dealership so they call you as soon as they learn about it, otherwise you are likely to miss it.

[mbanck]

According to the press release about the mid-2023 MPF, iX from 03/23 and i4 from 07/23 will get OS8.5, but others (like the 3er or 4er) will (for now?) not.

Does this mean that BMW will put new hardware into the iX and i4, or is that a software-level thing that is BEV-only? The pretty specific wording about iX built after 03/23 being RSU-eligible makes me wonder.

[BMW Kayto]

The new BMW 5 series (G60) will get a diesel engine higher than the 20d - the 40d version of the G70 with around 299 hp.

There are rumors about an even stronger version like a M545d version with the HP of the X5/X6 40d engine with 352 hp.

Is there anything you can say about that?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by BMW Kayto

The new BMW 5 series (G60) will get a diesel engine higher than the 20d - the 40d version of the G70 with around 299 hp.

There are rumors about an even stronger version like a M545d version with the HP of the X5/X6 40d engine with 352 hp.

Is there anything you can say about that?

Those rumors are not grounded in reality. Diesel is dying even in Europe.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by BMW Kayto

The new BMW 5 series (G60) will get a diesel engine higher than the 20d - the 40d version of the G70 with around 299 hp.

There are rumors about an even stronger version like a M545d version with the HP of the X5/X6 40d engine with 352 hp.

Is there anything you can say about that?

540d is coming next year indeed.

X5/X6 LCI has just gotten a 40d as well, but it's the proper ~350PS version. B57TU3 unlike the 740d.

There won't be anything other than 40d. Diesels are done pretty much.

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by swagon

540d is coming next year indeed.

X5/X6 LCI has just gotten a 40d as well, but it's the proper ~350PS version. B57TU3 unlike the 740d.

There won't be anything other than 40d. Diesels are done pretty much.

Not coming to the US, surely.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

Not coming to the US, surely.

Definitely not. You're getting the 540i and we're not so it's equal.

[Yorick123]

Hello! Is bmw m3 touring goinf to recieve lci in 08/24 as g80?

Could you please give me some thoughts about this?

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by swagon

Definitely not. You're getting the 540i and we're not so it's equal.

What a bargain.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Yorick123

Hello! Is bmw m3 touring goinf to recieve lci in 08/24 as g80?

Could you please give me some thoughts about this?

Yes but in 07/24.

[Yorick123]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Yes but in 07/24.

Thanks!

[ynguldyn]

Added the potential G45 X3 lineup.

[ynguldyn]

Correction to the G45 info: M50e xDrive is not planned for G45. It was a typo, this is actually the name of a potential X5 model.

[ynguldyn]

More details on the G20 refresh for MY2025. US customers looking to buy this car in 2024 would be well advised to wait for the model year change.

[tdfn426]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

More details on the G20 refresh for MY2025. US customers looking to buy this car in 2024 would be well advised to wait for the model year change.

Would it be safe to expect the refresh to match the interior update for the series 4 LCI?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by tdfn426

Would it be safe to expect the refresh to match the interior update for the series 4 LCI?

Yeah, I see lots of similarities.

[Allo]

Do i see right? The X3 2024 will be released in Europe with an X3 M50 engine? Maybe 6 cylinder engine? Anyone has more infos?

[ynguldyn]

G87 goes to 475hp starting with August 2024 production. This is the replacement for the current version and doesn't seem to be getting any kind of new designation.