BMW Model Updates Autumn 2026 – All the News at a Glance.

A Black Package for the M Performance models, market launch of the new 7 Series and X5, more power for the X3 M50 and wheels made with an entirely new casting process for the M5: BMW is rolling out an extensive update package for autumn 2026. Here is everything at a glance, sorted by model.

The updates at a glance

• M240i, M440i, M440d: Black Package | Autumn 2026

• 7 Series (new generation): 740d, 750e, M760e + eight Individual paint finishes | November 2026

• X5 / iX5 (new generation): X5 50e, X5 M60e, iX5 60 | December 2026

• X3: M50 with 443 hp, new X3 20, interior update | December 2026

• iX3: iX3 40 xDrive, new colours and equipment | February 2027

• 2 Series Active Tourer: Revised 218i/220i, 17-inch wheels as standard | November 2026

• M5 Saloon & Touring: M Performance wheel 1075 M made using HPC | Autumn 2026

• OS 9 / OS X: Prime Video, Drive Challenge, new BMW Maps | from October 2026

Black Package for the M240i, M440i and M440d

The M Performance models of the 2 Series Coupé, 4 Series Coupé and 4 Series Convertible can now be ordered with the new Black Package. It requires the M Sport Package Pro including the M Sport brakes in red.

Inside, the package is all about carbon: M interior trim in Carbon Fibre and an M leather steering wheel with a carbon steering wheel clasp. Black door sills complete the look. On the outside, Black Package cars are identified by exclusive model lettering on the tailgate and a black M logo on the side panel.

On the M440i xDrive and M440d xDrive, both as Coupé and Convertible, the package also includes 19-inch M light-alloy wheels Double-spoke 995 M in Jet Black with mixed tyres. Further M wheels can be combined on request.

New BMW 7 Series: Three models launch

The new 7 Series generation unveiled in spring enters production with three models, all powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six:

• 740d xDrive: 230 kW / 313 hp | 7.0 l/100 km | 185 g/km

• 750e xDrive (PHEV): 360 kW / 489 hp | 5.5 l + 12.5 kWh | 124 g/km

• M760e xDrive (PHEV): 450 kW / 612 hp | 6.7 l + 11.0 kWh | 151 g/km

Eight new BMW Individual paint finishes for the 7 Series and i7

From autumn 2026, eight new two-tone finishes are available for all 7 Series and i7 powertrains (main colour | contrast colour):

• Two-Tone Sapphire Black metallic: Space Silver metallic

• Two-Tone Aventurine Red III metallic: Space Silver metallic

• Two-Tone Tanzanite Blue II metallic: Space Silver metallic

• Two-Tone Vancouver Green metallic: Space Silver metallic

• Dual-Finish Frozen Space Silver metallic: Space Silver metallic

• Two-Tone Frozen Tanzanite Blue III metallic: Frozen Space Silver

• Dual-Finish Frozen Black metallic: Sapphire Black metallic

• Two-Tone Frozen Space Silver metallic: Frozen Tanzanite Blue III metallic

New on the options list: a digital interior mirror and auxiliary heating.

New BMW X5 and iX5: Winter launch

The new X5 generation (G65) presented in summer arrives with two plug-in hybrids and the first fully electric variant:

• X5 50e xDrive: 360 kW / 489 hp | 5.8–5.5 l + 13.9–13.8 kWh | 132–126 g/km

• X5 M60e xDrive: 450 kW / 612 hp | 6.2 l + 14.1 kWh | 141 g/km

• iX5 60 xDrive: 425 kW / 578 hp | 22.5–19.3 kWh | 0 g/km

According to WLTP, the iX5 60 xDrive achieves a range of 723 to 850 km.

BMW X3: M50 gains 45 hp

The biggest powertrain news concerns the X3 M50 xDrive: it now delivers 326 kW / 443 hp, an increase of 33 kW / 45 hp. Consumption is 8.8 l/100 km (199 g/km CO₂). Also new to the line-up is the X3 20 xDrive with 155 kW / 211 hp (8.2 l/100 km, 186 g/km).

The interior gets an upgrade too:

• illuminated storage compartment in the centre console

• grab handle with ambient lighting

• new glovebox opener

• new stitching on the instrument panel

• stainless steel insert on the loading sill (not on X3 20 xDrive and 20d xDrive)

BMW iX3: New variant and more equipment

The Neue Klasse iX3 gains a new variant, the iX3 40 xDrive, with 275 kW / 374 hp and a WLTP range of 515 to 621 km (19.5–16.3 kWh/100 km).

Further updates:

• new exterior colour Mineral White metallic plus new BMW Individual paint finishes

• roof rails in High-gloss Black as an option

• Wireless Charging Tray Plus as standard

• Travel & Comfort adapters on the back of the front seats as standard

• new seat adjustment switches with contour lighting in the doors (with multifunction and sport seats)

• new caliper geometry for the M Sport brakes in red and blue

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: 17 inches as standard

The 218i Active Tourer (96 kW / 131 hp) and the 220i Active Tourer (125 kW / 170 hp) receive powertrain revisions, both at 6.1 l/100 km and 138 g/km.

From autumn, the 218d, 220d and the 225e xDrive plug-in hybrid come as standard on 17-inch Star-spoke 875 light-alloy wheels instead of the previous 16-inch wheels.

BMW M5: High-pressure cast wheels

The most exciting tech story in the release: M5 Saloon and M5 Touring get a new M Performance wheel in style 1075 M, made using High Pressure Casting (HPC). According to BMW, this is the first time the process has been used in automotive manufacturing.

What the process delivers:

• the wheel is cast from the outside in, under vacuum and high pressure, in just 0.05 seconds

• 80 sensors and an AI monitor the casting process

• no additional heat treatment required

• 50% shorter process time and half the energy per wheel

• finer grain structure in the metal, resulting in higher strength

• up to 20% less weight per wheel at the same performance

• designs with up to 70 blade spokes and very thin aero surfaces become possible

The process was developed by the German company Entec-Stracon GmbH. The wheel comes in Gold Bronze and Jet Black, in 20 or 21 inches, as a complete wheel set with sports tyres. Less unsprung mass gives the M5 noticeably more agility, quicker acceleration and better braking.

Digital updates: Prime Video, Drive Challenge and BMW Maps

Amazon Prime Video arrives in the second half of 2026 in vehicles with BMW Operating System 9 and X, either via the Video & TV app or as a download from the in-car app store. Content can be resumed right where it was paused at home.

BMW Drive Challenge (OS X) gives real-time feedback on acceleration, steering and braking while driving, displayed in BMW Panoramic Vision. Evaluation in the My BMW App is expected to follow from the end of 2026. The rollout will be staggered by model.

BMW Maps (OS X) combines navigation, vehicle surroundings and driver assistance in a single 3D view from October 2026. The solution uses map technology from Mapbox, and search is extended with Google data, including ratings and photos.

The autumn 2026 update is broad: performance fans get the X3 M50 with 443 hp, luxury buyers finally see the new 7 Series and X5/iX5 at dealers. Technically, though, the HPC wheel for the M5 is the most interesting item. A process that cuts weight, energy and production time at the same time is unlikely to stay exclusive to the M5 for long.

Note: All information is based on the BMW press release of 30 September 2026 and refers to the German market. All figures are provisional. Availability, equipment and prices for Switzerland may differ.

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