BMW i3 Touring spotted testing at the Nürburgring in camouflage
The electric i3 Touring wagon, part of the Neue Klasse family, has been seen in camouflaged prototype form near the Nürburgring. BMW is expected to unveil it in 2027.
The BMW i3 Touring was spotted testing near the Nürburgring in a camouflaged prototype. The electric station wagon will be the estate member of the Neue Klasse family and follows the i3 saloon. BMW confirmed the model earlier this year when it revealed the i3 saloon. A full reveal is expected in 2027.
i3 Touring design and new details
The black prototype has its front and rear sections covered in camouflage wrap. The car rides on 20-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers and wears firmer-looking bumpers from the M Sport package. The front end is carried over from the closely related i3 saloon. The Touring's differences start with a longer roofline, sportier rear quarter windows and a reworked tailgate. The rear bumper and extended tail lights look very much like the saloon's.
Early observations suggest the wagon will not have a separate rear glass that opens independently of the tailgate, a solution BMW also dropped on the 5 Series Touring. One source said BMW officials told them the decision was made to improve aerodynamics rather than to cut costs.
Cabin and technical expectations
Inside, the i3 Touring is expected to use the same 17.9-inch multimedia screen, four-spoke steering wheel and BMW Panoramic iDrive cockpit as the saloon. The wagon body should offer more rear headroom and a larger boot than the saloon. That positions it as an alternative for buyers who want something other than the taller iX3 but do not need extra ground clearance.
The saloon is currently sold in two dual-motor versions. The i3 40 xDrive produces 374 PS (274 kW) and, with an 82.8 kWh battery, offers a WLTP range of 710 km. The i3 50 xDrive produces 469 PS (345 kW) and reaches a WLTP range of 912 km with a 108.7 kWh battery. The Touring is expected to fall slightly short of these figures because of its extra weight and aerodynamics. The 400 kW charging capability of the saloon is expected to carry over to the wagon.
Petrol 3 Series Touring also on the way
Alongside the electric model, BMW is also working on a combustion-engined 3 Series Touring. This car will use the CLAR platform rather than the Neue Klasse architecture. In the M350 xDrive version, a 3.0-litre mild-hybrid turbocharged six-cylinder engine will produce 443 PS (326 kW). The next-generation 3 Series range will not include a diesel engine. Both Touring models are expected to arrive on European roads in 2027.
This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by Webtekno, Carscoops.
