BMW is set to discontinue three models | Carscoops

      Three BMW nameplates will not transition into the Neue Klasse era, primarily due to sluggish sales.

      BMW is discontinuing the X4, 8-Series, and Z4, with no immediate successors in the pipeline.

      These models will not be part of the 40 Neue Klasse introductions planned for 2027.

      All three models were launched in 2018 and did not sell enough units to warrant future replacements.

      The introduction of the new BMW iX3 signifies more than an additional SUV release; it represents the start of BMW’s Neue Klasse era, which is set to unveil at least 40 new or refreshed models by 2027. However, amidst these extensive updates, not all nameplates will endure. Three established models are being retired.

      In relation to the X4 coupe-crossover, its current iteration debuted in 2018 and received a facelift in 2021. While the X3, its counterpart, is moving into a new generation in 2024, BMW opted not to develop a combustion-powered coupe-SUV version.

      This decision effectively determines the fate of the X4, with the smaller X2 stepping in as a substitute. Concurrently, there are indications that a fully electric iX4 may emerge, likely built on the same Neue Klasse platform as the iX3.

      Gradually Disappearing from the Lineup

      Even though the X4 still shows up in BMW’s German configurator, selecting a gasoline version redirects users to a diesel variant with the message: “This model is not available in the selected model series. You have been redirected to a similar model.”

      A BMW spokesperson confirmed to Auto Motor und Sport that “The BMW X4 is currently only available with the 20d, 30d, and M40d engine variants. Production of gasoline engines will cease on September 30, 2025.” The report also mentioned that the diesel variants will end production in November 2025.

      Last Ride for the 8-Series

      Another model facing discontinuation, also subtly indicated through the configurator, is the aging 8-Series. Initially launched in 2018, the flagship coupe received a minor refresh in 2022 with updated technology, though the series has never achieved high sales volumes. Available as a two-door coupe, convertible, or four-door Gran Coupe, the latter has attracted most sales.

      The 8-Series remains on sale in the US, but the 2026 model year will mark its conclusion. BMW has recently introduced the M850i Edition M Heritage, limited to 500 units globally, likely serving as the final piece for the 8-Series, which also supported the Skytop and Speedtop custom builds.

      The company has not indicated any plans for a new generation, and earlier speculation regarding a possible revival of the 6-Series remains unverified. This leaves the 2-Series and 4-Series as the sole coupe models in the current BMW lineup.

      The Conclusion of BMW Roadsters

      Lastly, the third model scheduled for retirement is the Z4. The two-seat roadster will continue to be available in the US and Europe in sDrive30i and M40i trims through the 2026 model year. However, production is set to conclude at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz in spring 2026.

      With no successor in the works for the Z4, BMW will exit the roadster market entirely. Its platform counterpart, the Toyota GR Supra, is also approaching the end of its production run, as a new generation is being independently developed by Toyota. BMW will be among the last manufacturers to leave this once-thriving segment, following Mercedes’ exit with the SLK/SLC and Audi’s decision to cease the TT Roadster.

      BMW fans are hopeful for a new sports car in the Neue Klasse era to fill the void left by the Z4. Last year’s spy shots of a sleek electric coupe have fueled speculation, although BMW is currently keeping quiet on the matter.

      Eliminating the Poor Performers

      It is not surprising that the three outgoing models have consistently struggled in sales. From January to August 2025, BMW sold 1,916 X4 units, 659 8-Series units, and 2,613 Z4 units in Germany. Together, these figures represent a mere fraction of the over 160,000 BMWs sold in the country during that same timeframe.

      Sources: AMS, BMW