BMW downplays rumours of models facing the axe – report

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BMW has denied reports that it was axing the XM high-performance SUV and reviving the 6 Series, following an unconfirmed report claiming BMW was planning to resurrect the 6 Series while dropping the XM. The report claims the 6 Series will take the place of both the petrol-powered 8 Series and 4 Series, as much of the German brand’s line-up moves to battery power. However, BMW downplayed the claims and stated that there are currently no plans to reintroduce the BMW 6 Series to the market for model year 2026. The BMW spokesperson did not explicitly deny whether a new-generation 6 Series was being considered, nor did they deny the XM was being axed. An electric replacement, the BMW iXM, is reportedly planned for production from December 2028 to November 2035. Another industry insider, AutoForecast Solutions, told Automotive News the 8 Series was ending production in mid-2026. The claims have not been explicitly denied, leaving the future of the 6 Series and XM uncertain.

Brands mentioned: BMW, Audi