BMW i3 Touring Update: New Spy Shots Reveal More of the "Neue Klasse" Touring.

We already reported on the BMW i3 Touring (internally NA1) when BMW officially confirmed the wagon variant of the electric 3 Series late last year. Now there's fresh news: recent test drives in Munich show the prototype with significantly reduced camouflage – offering the best look yet at the upcoming production model. Time for an update.

What's new?

• Significantly less camouflage: Doors, roof, and side profile are practically uncovered, with only the front and rear still wearing wrap.

• Roofline and overhang more clearly visible: The rear appears more flatly styled than on today's combustion-engined 3 Series Touring.

• Powertrain lineup clarified: Alongside the i3 50 xDrive, rear-wheel-drive base versions i3 30 and i3 40 are apparently also planned.

• Technology confirmed to largely mirror the sedan – few surprises thanks to the high degree of shared parts within the Neue Klasse.

Design: Neue Klasse up front, classic wagon at the rear

Up to the A-pillar, the i3 Touring is practically identical to the sedan: headlights, front end, and the distinctive double kidney grille in the reduced Neue Klasse design remain unchanged. From the B-pillar onward, the wagon's own design language takes over. The roofline extends much further back than on the sedan, only sloping down just before the tailgate. Combined with the longer rear overhang, this creates a classic wagon silhouette that clearly sets it apart from the sedan. Current spy shots also suggest BMW is styling the rear more flatly overall than on today's combustion-engined 3 Series Touring. Still hidden under the camouflage wrap are details of the tailgate, bumper, and taillights – here BMW will likely give the Touring its own distinct, flat light graphic, similar to the sedan. Inside, the close kinship with the sedan is expected to continue: the same reduced cockpit, the narrow Panoramic Drive display below the windshield, and the central touchscreen layout of BMW Panoramic iDrive.

Powertrain: Familiar technology, multiple output levels

Under the skin, there are hardly any surprises: the i3 Touring is expected to carry over the complete technology of the already-unveiled sedan – the Neue Klasse's 800-volt architecture, the new eDrive generation, and the new cylindrical battery cells. Since the Neue Klasse models rely heavily on shared components, both the powertrain and interior concept should transfer seamlessly from the i3 sedan. As things stand, several drivetrain variants are planned at market launch: the rear-wheel-drive base versions i3 30 and i3 40, plus the i3 50 xDrive with two electric motors. Whether a sportier i3 M60 xDrive will follow, as with the sedan, remains open. The sedan launches in i3 50 xDrive guise with up to 345 kW (469 hp) system output, 645 Nm of torque, and a 0–100 km/h sprint of around 4.7 seconds – figures the Touring, with similar drivetrain tech, is likely to be close to. Due to extra weight and slightly worse aerodynamics, the wagon can be expected to have marginally lower performance figures; BMW has not yet confirmed official numbers.

Range and charging

According to official WLTP figures, the sedan achieves up to 900 km, with DC charging speeds of up to 400 kW and a charging time of around 10 minutes for 400 km of range. For the Touring, a somewhat lower but still everyday-usable range is expected due to the wagon body. Official figures are still pending.

Cargo space: The Touring stays true to its name

The electric drivetrain doesn't come at the expense of cargo space in the i3 Touring. Following the lead of today's combustion-engined 3 Series Touring, a cargo volume of around 1,500 liters with the rear seats folded down is expected. Add to that a frunk under the front hood with roughly 58 liters of extra storage – handy for the charging cable and small items. Anyone prioritizing maximum everyday practicality won't need to compromise when switching to the Neue Klasse.

Production in Munich

Like the sedan, the i3 Touring will be built at BMW's home plant in Munich. The plant is being fully converted to pure electric vehicle production by the end of 2027, ending the era of classic combustion engines there after more than seven decades. Series production of the Touring is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027.

Market launch and pricing

The BMW i3 Touring is expected to launch around mid-2027, with starting prices in the region of roughly €55,000. For comparison: the i3 sedan starts at €75,340 as the First Edition, with the base model (i3 50 xDrive, orderable from autumn 2026) at €65,900. Competitors for the Touring are likely to include the Polestar 4 Wagon, among others. Whether the combustion-engined 3 Series will also have a future as a Touring remains open according to BMW product management – a decision is still pending.

We'll keep watching

With these new spy shots, the i3 Touring is visually inching ever closer to its production form, while technically confirming what many expected: a close relationship to the sedan, paired with classic Touring virtues like the large cargo area. More sightings and official details are likely before it reaches market readiness in 2027 – we'll keep this article updated.

All figures on performance, range, and pricing are based on current spy reports, manufacturer data for the sedan, and forecasts, and remain unconfirmed until the official unveiling.

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