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BMW Group to launch 23 more products across its brands in 2026

These 23 launches will include six all-new models and will be spread across the group’s brands: BMW, BMW Motorrad and Mini.
2 min read8 Apr '26
Dipan SurDipan Sur
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BMW Group to launch 23 more products across its brands in 2026

BMW Group has announced plans to launch 23 products during the remainder of 2026. Of these, eight are scheduled to go on sale in the second quarter (April to June), while the remaining launches will take place over the following two quarters. These introductions will be spread across BMW Group brands, namely BMW (luxury cars), BMW Motorrad (motorcycles) and Mini (small cars).  

  1. Six all-new models will be launched in 2026
  2. 17 already existing models will get facelifts or model year updates
  3. Four models will receive comprehensive updates 

BMW Group’s launch plan for the rest of 2026

6 all-new models, 4 comprehensive updates and more

BMW Group to launch 23 more products across its brands in 2026China-spec BMW i5 LWB used for representation only.

BMW Group has confirmed that these 23 products will include six all-new models for India, which means these could either be generation updates or all-new nameplates. Among them are the BMW F 450 GS bike set to launch on April 23, the BMW i5 LWB expected in the current quarter and also a locally assembled, non-JCW version of the Mini Countryman. Other models likely to be part of this rollout could include the Mini Aceman EV.

Additionally, BMW Group has indicated that four products from its existing portfolio will receive comprehensive updates, one of which is expected to be the iX. A total of 17 products are slated to receive either facelifts or model-year updates as part of the broader launch plan.

BMW Group sales performance in Q1 2026

BMW recorded its highest-ever Q1 car sales this year

BMW Group to launch 23 more products across its brands in 2026The BMW iX1 emerged as the bestselling luxury EV in Q1 2026.

BMW also reported its best-ever first-quarter car sales performance in India, retailing 4,567 units between January and March 2026, marking a 17 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase. BMW also claimed the top spot in India’s luxury EV segment with a 70 percent market share in Q1 2026. Its cumulative sales across BMW and Mini brand surged 83 percent YoY to 1,185 units. The BMW iX1 LWB was the bestselling luxury EV in India during this quarter.  

There was strong demand for its long-wheelbase models, with 2,256 units sold (up 23 percent YoY), while SUV sales reached 2,996 units (up 38 percent YoY). Meanwhile, Mini’s sales soared 42 percent to 213 units, and BMW Motorrad delivered 1,216 motorcycles in India during Q1 2026.

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Volkswagen Virtus facelift test mule front quarter tracking
Volkswagen Virtus facelift test mule rear tracking
Volkswagen Virtus facelift test mule

Vinfast Limo Green to be sold separately to fleet operators

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Vinfast VF MPV 7 shown for representation.

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