BMW’s expanding Neue Klasse lineup already spans the i3 and 3-Series sedans, along with the iX3, iX4, and iX5 SUVs. More models are on the way, including several wagons. Spy photographers have now captured a lightly camouflaged prototype of the upcoming fully electric i3 Touring, providing a fresh look at BMW’s family-focused EV.
BMW officially confirmed the model earlier this year alongside the debut of the i3 sedan. Development prototypes have already been spotted, with the full reveal expected in 2027. The latest test vehicle is a black i3 Touring wearing camouflage over its front and rear sections.
The prototype appears to use 20-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers and the more aggressive bumpers associated with the M Sport trim. Its front end is carried over from the closely related sedan, while the Touring adds a longer roof, sporty rear quarter windows, and a redesigned rear section. The rear bumper and elongated taillights look much like the sedan’s, but the tailgate should make accessing the boot easier.
Inside, the wagon is expected to adopt the sedan’s dashboard, including its 17.9-inch infotainment display, four-spoke steering wheel, and BMW Panoramic iDrive cockpit. It should also provide more rear headroom and greater cargo capacity. That would make it a more suitable choice than the taller iX3 sedan for buyers who favor a low-slung wagon and do not need additional ground clearance.
The i3 Touring’s powertrain range will likely follow that of the sedan. The model is currently offered with two dual-motor variants, while single-motor versions are planned for a later date.
The i3 40 xDrive develops 369 hp (374 PS / 274 kW) and uses an 82.8 kWh battery, delivering 441 miles (710 km) of WLTP range. The more powerful i3 50 xDrive produces 463 hp (469 PS / 345 kW) and has a larger 108.7 kWh battery, raising its WLTP range to 567 miles (912 km). The Touring’s different weight and aerodynamics are expected to reduce those figures slightly.
The fully electric i3 Touring will not be BMW’s only wagon in this segment. The automaker is also developing a combustion-powered 3-Series Touring. It will share a very similar exterior and interior design with its electric counterpart, but its proportions will differ slightly because it is based on the CLAR platform rather than the EV-specific Neue Klasse architecture.
The M350 xDrive appears well suited to family-hauling duties, with a mild-hybrid turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six producing 437 hp (326 kW / 443 PS). However, the new-generation 3-Series lineup will not offer diesel powertrains, which were once a popular choice among wagon buyers.
More information on the i3 Touring (NA1) and 3-Series Touring (G51) should arrive in the coming months through additional spy photos or official teasers. Both models are expected to reach European roads in 2027.
BMW’s electric i3 Touring is due in 2027 as a lower, more practical alternative to the iX3, combining the sedan’s Neue Klasse technology with a longer roof and larger cargo area. It is expected to share the i3 sedan’s dual-motor powertrains, while range will likely dip slightly because of the wagon’s added weight and different aerodynamics. A combustion-powered 3-Series Touring will also arrive.
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