Production timing already favors the updated luxury sedan. BMW confirmed series output for the 2027 BMW 7 Series, and the i7 starts first, with global market arrival planned for July. The all-new i3 Sedan follows later, with production scheduled for August 2026. During the Beijing event, BMW also displayed the iX3 Long Wheelbase and the next-generation BMW i3 Long Wheelbase sedan on the same stage.

The company framed the local debut as a wider regional move. BMW stated, “BMW begins a new chapter in China,” while explaining the Beijing presentation runs from April 24 through May 3 and includes two long-wheelbase vehicles reserved for local buyers. One of those had already appeared earlier, the China-spec 2027 iX3 Long Wheelbase shown last month with pull-up exterior door handles chosen for safety compliance.

BMW also attached a broader statement to the three-car display. “We are reaching another important milestone in BMW’s Next Generation project.” Oliver Zipse added more context, saying, “This represents a significant leap forward in cutting-edge technology, driving experience, and design language. Through these new models exclusively for China, we are combining BMW’s globally leading technology platform with localized solutions developed around the needs and preferences of Chinese customers to create a truly superior luxury experience.”

Both electric newcomers adopt Neue Klasse design markers. The double-kidney grille now includes three-dimensional illumination. Headlights shift away from the earlier angel-eyes theme into what BMW calls digital angel wings. A concave shark nose remains visible at the front. BMW notes only small visual differences from global versions at first glance.

China-specific work appears deeper inside the cabin. Both long-wheelbase models receive wheelbases exceeding three meters, hidden exterior door handles, and an intelligent cockpit linked to Chinese artificial intelligence systems. BMW iDrive includes a three-dimensional head-up display, a panoramic view display, and a center-mounted touchscreen running BMW OS X with local digital ecosystem support.

Navigation uses BMW-customized Gaode Maps. Voice control relies on Alibaba’s large-language technology and DeepSeek reasoning support. The My BMW App works through Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT. Driving assistance reaches Level 2 through Momenta software, tuned for urban roads, highways, and parking use across China.

Range figures follow CLTC testing. BMW lists more than 900 km for the long-wheelbase iX3 and over 1,000 km for the long-wheelbase i3. Both use sixth-generation BMW eDrive hardware and an 800-volt system. A ten-minute charge at up to 400 kW adds about 400 km.

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The American market opens at 99,800 dollars before destination charges. Buyers currently choose between two drivetrain formats, one linked to combustion power, the other tied to the electric branch of the range.

BMW already outlined what follows next. A 750e xDrive plug-in-hybrid enters during the first quarter of 2027, carrying 483 horsepower. A separate M Performance version with a V8 engine sits further down the schedule.

Luxury sedans no longer attract the same volume as they did years ago. Large crossovers and body-on-frame sport utility vehicles now absorb much of that demand. Even so, BMW and Mercedes-Benz continue pushing hard in this part of the market, while Audi and Lexus no longer defend the A8 and LS with equal force.

BMW says last year placed the 7 Series at the top of its own luxury class in sales. Speed matters for another reason, too. Mercedes-Benz now presents fresh lighting signatures built around the three-pointed-star theme in both front and rear sections of the S-Class and Maybach line.

Soon after BMW released official images, digital artists started altering the facelifted sedan. One of the first came from Nikita Chuicko, known online as kelsonik.

Mercedes-Benz reached dealers first this year with the revised W223 S-Class. The armored Guard derivative joined early, then the Maybach version followed later in the same update wave.

His earlier work had already explored the new model before launch. This newer render avoids body changes altogether. The grille stays untouched. Bumpers stay untouched, too. Side profile, door surfaces, and roofline all remain factory.

Only the wheels shift the tone. A deeply concave multi-spoke alloy set replaces the original factory rims. Red brake calipers sit behind the spokes and create the only visible color break across the exterior.

No extra trim appears around the lower body. No aero pieces enter the picture. The sedan keeps the same proportions BMW presented during launch week.

The digital proposal, therefore, works through restraint rather than redesign. A different wheel choice changes the visual weight of the car more than expected, especially on a sedan already shaped around long surfaces and upright presence.

BMW moves ahead with official deliveries. Outside the factory, small visual experiments have already started. This one limits itself to wheels and stops there.

The car stretches to 5.76 meters, equal to 226.8 inches, which places its footprint close to the Phantom sedan. From the side, the profile uses a long rear section, a sharply inclined windscreen, and a tapered tail section. Rolls-Royce also fitted 24-inch directional wheels shaped to recall marine propellers. The front keeps the Pantheon Grille, machined from one block of stainless steel, while slim vertical lamps sit on each side. Polished stainless-steel strips continue rearward and visually connect with split rear light units.

No rear spoiler appears. Instead, airflow management comes through a diffuser integrated into the lower body, helped by the absence of exhaust hardware linked to the electric layout. Underneath, the structure uses the same aluminum spaceframe known inside the company as Architecture of Luxury. The battery-electric system comes from the Spectre, although Rolls-Royce has not published technical figures yet and said more information will arrive as testing continues through its global development work.

The launch car wears a pale exterior called Charles Blue, paired with Grace White surfaces and Deep Navy detailing. Peony Pink accents appear inside, together with Openpore Blackwood trim. Outside, another historical cue appears in the paint selection, since the pale blue shade references the Rolls-Royce 17EX experimental model from 1928. Silver trim pieces and a matching soft roof complete the exterior combination.

Inside, the layout changes more than the dashboard suggests at first glance. Only two seats are fitted, framed by horseshoe-shaped structures. Between them, a saddle-style armrest slides rearward and exposes the Spirit of Ecstasy controller, one of five rotary controls used in the cabin.

Above the occupants, Rolls-Royce developed a Starlight Breeze treatment using 10,500 fiber-optic points. Their placement follows a pattern derived from sound-wave analysis taken from a nightingale song rather than random spacing. The roof itself mixes cashmere with technical fabric and was tuned to let rain sounds pass through while reducing mechanical noise.

Rolls-Royce says buyers will be selected directly by the company. Deliveries are planned for 2028. Owners also receive access to design sessions, testing activities, and curated events linked to the Coachbuild Collection program.

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The sedan arrived finished in Daytona Violet Metallic, paired with a Silverstone and black cabin. BMW fitted Style 951M Dark Grey wheels, twenty inches at the front and twenty-one inches at the rear. Carbon-fiber details appeared across the roof, mirror caps, and rear spoiler, all linked to the Carbon Package selected when the car left the factory. Executive, M Driver’s, and Carbon packages were all present from day one.

Before Habul took delivery in September 2025, the car belonged to Rick Hendrick. Large collections often keep mileage low, and this case followed the same pattern. Most of the car’s early life passed inside a museum in Connecticut, where rare performance vehicles stay parked for long periods. At sale time, the odometer showed 10,234 miles.

No aftermarket work appeared in the listing. A few defects did. The front bumper carried small chips. A mark appeared along the driver ’s-side rocker panel. The passenger-side wheels showed scratches, and the center console trim inside also carried visible wear. None of this changed the buyer’s interest. The listing stayed online for one week before a new owner secured the deal. A clean Carfax accompanied the car, with no accident record and no mileage mismatch. Two keys, the owner’s manual, the window sticker, and the Flexible Fast Charger stayed with the sale.

Under the body sits BMW’s current plug-in-hybrid layout. A 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 works with an electric motor mounted on the front axle, a setup introduced with the M5 G90 in June 2024. Combined output reaches 717 horsepower, or 727 metric horsepower, while torque reaches 738 pound-feet, equal to 1,000 Newton meters. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power through an all-wheel-drive system.

Performance figures remain unchanged. The sedan reaches 60 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds, or 97 kilometers per hour in the same time. Standard top speed sits at 155 miles per hour, though this example reaches 190 miles per hour because the M Driver’s Package removes the lower limiter. M Carbon Ceramic Brakes handle stopping duties.

Habul, now 52, knows fast machinery well. He drives for Mercedes-AMG and won the Bathurst 12-Hour in both 2022 and 2023. His time with this BMW was brief. The depreciation did not.

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Performance numbers stay clear. The sprint from zero to 62 mph takes 4.9 seconds. Electronic control stops speed at 130 mph. BMW also quotes a maximum driving distance of 500 miles under favorable use. Charging from 10 percent to 80 percent takes 21 minutes on a DC supply. In a ten-minute stop, with charging power up to 400 kW, the added range falls between 309 and 372 km.

The review vehicle came in Ocean Wave Blue metallic. M Sport Pro trim shaped the exterior specification, joined by optional 22-inch Y-spoke Style 1054 M bi-color wheels. Red high-gloss brake calipers stood behind the wheel spokes. BMW also added the Iconic Glow exterior package. Even with these extras, the design stays restrained, with little visual separation from a lower trim version.

Measurements place the length at 188.3 inches. Width reaches 74.6 inches, while height stands at 64.4 inches. The wheelbase measures 114.1 inches. Ground clearance reaches 6.9 inches. Aerodynamic drag sits at 0.24 Cd. Front track reads 64.1 inches and rear track 64.3 inches.

The cabin uses a wide digital layout. BMW places the Panoramic Vision display along the lower windshield area, while a central screen handles most controls. Standard equipment includes wireless phone charging, semi-autonomous driving functions, active safety systems, and power seat adjustment.

The tested unit added more equipment. M Sport seats were fitted, along with an M steering wheel in the regular spoke design. A panoramic sunroof with climate comfort glazing also appeared, plus ambient lighting, Parking Assistant Professional, three-zone automatic climate control, BMW 3D head-up display, and Harman/Kardon audio.

BMW used Adelaide Grey bi-color leather as part of the BMW Individual interior package. Cabin materials reflect recent brand choices, with more recycled surfaces and fewer classic trim inserts. Seat comfort received favorable comments after adjustment.

Storage remains practical. Rear luggage capacity reaches 18.3 cu.ft with the rear seats upright. Folding the rear bench opens up 62 cu. ft. A front compartment adds 2.0 cu.ft, or 58 liters.

Road impressions focused on ease of use. The body stays flat through corners, steering response feels clean, and the vehicle carries speed without effort. Comfort mode matched the overall character better than Sport mode during the drive. Romanian pricing begins at €65,461. The tested vehicle, fitted with €17,150 in extra equipment, reached €86,857.

2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive – Photo Gallery

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The strongest year for the iX in the United States now sits in the past. BMW delivered 17,301 units during its first full year on sale. Then the numbers moved downward. In 2024, volume fell to 15,383 vehicles. In 2025, registrations reached 12,587, a drop of 18.2% compared with the prior year. Early 2026 added another weak quarter, with only 1,788 buyers recorded through the first three months.

BMW confirmed the model will lose U.S. allocation. A company spokesperson described the move as part of future preparation, stating the change comes “as part of this progression, as we prepare for the next generation of our fully electric vehicles,” while keeping the company’s position on electrification unchanged for the American market.

Orders remain open for now, though only until summer. After order books close, dealers will continue selling available stock already in inventory. Outside the U.S., the crossover stays in production and remains available in other regions.

The current entry point in America starts with the xDrive45. Price begins at $75,150. Two electric motors supply 402 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque through an all-wheel drive setup. BMW lists 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, with the equivalent source figure shown as 0 to 97 kph. The range sits between 279 and 312 miles. Energy comes from a 94.8 kWh usable lithium-ion battery pack.

One step higher, the xDrive60 starts at $88,500. Output rises to 536 horsepower. We are talking about improved acceleration of 4.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, while the mile range stands between 318 and 354 miles on a single charge.

On the other hand, the top-of-the-line iX M70 comes with 650 horsepower; BMW states that this particular version is capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in around 3.6 seconds. This raises the price to $111,150.

Another internal detail explains why the iX lost ground. Within BMW’s electric range, the BMW i4 sold 20,114 units last year and finished as the brand’s top EV in the U.S., out of 42,484 total electric deliveries.

The iX arrived with strong early attention. Sales then narrowed year after year, and BMW now appears ready to hand its space to the next generation already waiting in line.

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Performance-wise, the BMW M3 Touring from our story comes with a factory engine in the form of a straight-six twin-turbo 3.0-liter pot, which develops 510 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque or 479 lb-gt of torque. The 0 to 100 km/h race line is done in just 3.6 seconds.

However, G-Power changes several core parts before reaching the final numbers. Revised downpipes are included. A fresh intake arrangement joins the package. The ECU receives new calibration work, too, along with other supporting hardware grouped into the same conversion.

After those changes, output rises to 700 metric hp. The same figure appears as 515 kilowatts and 690 bhp. Torque climbs to 850 Nm, which converts to 627 lb-ft. G-Power does not publish fresh acceleration data for this version, so exact gains beyond stock figures stay unstated.

The price attached to this package is €15,852, with the article also listing $18,515 as converted value.

Visually, the photographed car keeps a restrained look, though some details separate it from a regular M3 Touring. Bronze wheels change the overall tone immediately, especially against the dark exterior finish. A few trim pieces also differ from stock. Not many, but enough.

A stronger package sits above this one in the same catalog. That version reaches 789 hp, shown as 588 kW or 800 ps. Torque rises again, this time to 900 Nm, or 664 lb-ft. Price jumps to €47,600, equal to $55,600 in the source figures.

That amount still excludes the car itself. In Germany, BMW starts the M3 at €108,900, with the source translating that to $127,205. The Touring body style still does not officially reach the U.S. market.

At the opposite end of G-Power’s ladder sits the GP-600 package. Output there reaches 600 metric horsepower. Source figures also list 592 brake horsepower and 441 kilowatts. Torque is rated at 750 Nm, or 553 pound-feet.

As for the price tag, that entry conversion costs €3,090, which is equal to $3,610.

G-Power also notes that current BMW M3 models, sedan and Touring alike, receive additional styling parts for interior and exterior treatment, depending on how far an owner wants to go.

BMW M3 Touring by G-Power – Photo Gallery

The body keeps a tall profile. Surfaces look square and upright, with proportions close to the next combustion-powered X7. BMW also stretches the vehicle slightly beyond the length of today’s X7, which becomes easier to notice from the side, especially near the larger rear quarter glass and the long roof section.

At the front, the lighting arrangement follows a split layout. Slim daytime running lights sit high, close to the kidney grille line, while the main headlamp modules sit lower in the bumper. Between them, the grille area stays dominant, though the hood above it changes shape. A shallow central recess runs toward the badge, giving the front panel a different contour than the current model.

Door handles move in a reduced format, using thin wing-like elements integrated into the doors. BMW also leaves the rear unfinished for now. The taillights still do not reflect final production hardware, though the vertical rear shape and large tailgate already define the back section clearly.

One detail from the rear angle says a lot. The floor section looks flat, and there are no exhaust finishers. This confirms the electric layout shown by the prototype.

The project sits on updated Cluster Architecture foundations. Internally, BMW labels the standard versions G67, while Alpina uses G69 for its own derivative. Several technologies already introduced with the iX3 are expected here too, including hardware linked to Neue Klasse development.

Inside, BMW prepares a cabin likely to divide opinion. A conventional instrument cluster is absent. Panoramic iDrive places projection functions at the lower edge of the windshield, extending across the width ahead of the driver. Physical switches are reduced again, and BMW’s latest operating system works with unusual steering wheel designs and no traditional start button.

Instead, the drive-ready sequence follows a sensor-based process already used by the iX3 and related i3.

The range is expected to include 50 xDrive, 60 xDrive, and M70 xDrive versions. Alpina is understood to prepare a 100 xDrive variant, though third-row seating may not be part of that version.

Performance figures for the top BMW trim point toward serious output. Since the i7 M70 xDrive currently delivers 650 horsepower and 811 pound-feet, or 1,100 Newton-meters, from two electric drive units in US specification, the iX7 M70 xDrive is positioned near that level, possibly above it.

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As we can depict from the photos, the front grille is the first element to receive such a special treatment, followed by the main logo, the badges mounted on the front fenders, and the Spirit of Ecstasy on the hood.

As for the wheels, they also carry the same red tone, providing the sedan with a stronger contrast than the same boring Ghost appearance in the standard shape.

The wheels themselves are hard to ignore because size changes the entire side profile. They use a multi-spoke pattern finished in black, measure 24 inches, and sit inside very thin-profile rubber band tires. The center caps appear to follow a floating-style layout, so the visual focus stays upright even when the car moves—or at least that is how they appear in the images.

There is more work here than color and wheels alone. Paint protection film has been applied across the front fascia to protect the black finish from stone damage and minor scratches, which makes sense given how unforgiving glossy black tends to be. Road Show International also mentions nano-ceramic tint, extending to the windshield, along with ceramic paint coating protection.

A two-tone gloss tag frame is listed, too, though that is just one small detail among many. In fact, the source notes there are too many aftermarket additions to fully count, which suggests this Ghost received more attention than what immediately stands out in the first photos.

This Rolls-Royce Ghost isn’t close to standard appearance, but the recipe is intact in all the right places. Its long bonnet conceals the same 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 found on the standard Ghost, which still makes 563 horsepower, though its output is also rated at 571 ps/420 kW and torque is 627 pound-feet (850 Nm).

The performance figures remain unchanged from the standard Rolls-Royce: 60 mph (or, according to the source, 97 kph) in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (250 kph), electronically limited.

The Phantom is essentially built around being chauffeured. The Ghost, by contrast, is meant to be driven.

And that may explain why owners continue modifying it. The aftermarket already offers body kits, suspension changes, new wheel sets, interior revisions, and even power upgrades for those who want to push beyond the factory brief, although this example seems content to let the V12 speak for itself while the exterior does the talking first.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II by Road Show International – Photo Gallery

The model was bought new for $148,995, and now, with just 8,000 miles on board, it was auctioned for $156,000. And that is the net profit after the buyer`s fee.

The example in question wears Frozen Brands Hatch Gray Metallic, one of three BMW Individual finishes offered on the M5 CS. The other two were Frozen Deep Green Metallic and Brands Hatch Grey Metallic. This one also sits a little closer to the ground than standard, thanks to H&R lowering springs, which explains the altered stance more than anything else.

That lower ride height is not the only thing separating it from an ordinary BMW M5. The CS logo means a bit more power; in this case, 10 horsepower more than the regular M5. Other features that tell us we are dealing with a CS variant refer to gold-colored exterior accents, revised damping, M Carbon ceramic brakes, four-bucket seats, and a quicker steering ratio.

This car adds the expected carbon fiber exterior pieces too: roof panel, front splitter, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, and mirror caps. Park Distance Control is included, along with body-color side markers and Icon adaptive LED headlights with Laserlight. That last feature used to cost serious money on other BMWs. As for the wheels, the setup stops at 20-inch Style 789M alloys, dressed in Pirelli P Zero rubbers.

Inside, the specification stays strong. There are power-adjustable and heated M Carbon front seats, plus dedicated rear bucket seats.

The 2020 BMW M5 CS is also fully packed with plenty of goodies like Gesture Control, Active Blind Spot Detection, Frontal Collision Warning, and four-zone automatic climate control. The whole cabin is also tweaked with Merino leather and Alcantara upholstery with aluminum Carbon Structure trim. The steering wheel also got an Alcantara treatment.

As for performance under the hood, the 2022 BMW M5 CS packs the M5`s standard twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine; however, it did receive some upgrades that separate it from the stock model – Eventuri intakes, turbocharger inlet pipes, or CSF charge cooler. Usually, modifications make resale more difficult on something this specific—or they can. Here, apparently, they did not.

The M5 CS has built a reputation that goes beyond numbers and options. People who have driven one often describe it as the last truly great M5, usually from the standpoint of handling and overall feel rather than outright straight-line pace. That does not mean newer M5s are without merit, only that the CS occupies a different place in the story.

Whatever the reason, this sale makes one thing pretty clear: a well-kept M5 CS still commands real money, even after several thousand miles and a few carefully chosen changes.

2022 BMW M5 CS – Photo Gallery