Automakers like BMW are constantly refining their product lineups. One model may not sell as well as expected, forcing the company to think more deeply about its product. A new report states that the German automaker is set to revive the 6 Series, which will replace the 8 Series in its portfolio. The same report says that BMW will also discontinue the XM SUV.
This news comes from Automotive News, and citing anonymous sources in the supply chain industry. The sources claim that the new 6-Series will arrive in the second half of 2026, right after production of the 8-Series is supposed to end. The revived 6-Series appears to have a similar role to its bigger sibling, with BMW reportedly offering it in coupe and convertible forms. The 8-Series is available in two-door, four-door, and convertible body styles.
The 6 Series left the United States in 2019, a year after BMW introduced the 8 Series. There’s a significant price difference between the two models, with the 8 Series starting at more than $110,000. The new version will reportedly ride on the automaker’s CLAR platform, which can accommodate gas, hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.
The BMW XM plug-in hybrid SUV is still very new, but AThe source said the company has no plans to replace it after production ends in late 2028. It had planned to introduce an electric-powered version, but those plans have reportedly been scrapped.
However, BMW Blog dismissed the new report. The publication's own sources said the company has no plans to reintroduce the 6 Series or discontinue the XM. A BMW spokesman said Motor1 “There are currently no plans to reintroduce the BMW 6 Series to the market for the 2026 model year, despite what has been widely speculated in the automotive media.”
