BMW is expected to unveil a new generation of the 3-Series sedan in 2026. The Neue Klasse sedan will be available in ICE (3-Series) and EV (i3) derivatives. Despite riding on different.
The next-generation BMW 3 Series and its Neue Klasse counterpart mark a pivotal moment for BMW, merging traditional performance with bold steps into an electric future. A next-generation BMW 3 Series is expected for the 2027 model year. Here's everything we know so far about the new sedan.
A new generation of the BMW 3-series sedan is on the horizon, and it's expected to wear styling inspired by the Neue Klasse concept car. Read our 2026 BMW 3-series review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this sedan performed in our testing. The radical new electric BMW 3 Series is now entering the final stages of testing, as the company gears up to take on the Tesla Model 3 and next Mercedes.
BMW is testing the next-generation 3-series at the Nürburgring. Two different ICE. 2026 electric BMW 3 Series previewed ahead of launch BMW's next.
The next 3 Series, BMW's mainstay cash cow for 50 years, will arrive with gasoline, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions as well, and the i3 will be the first variant of its new generation.
