Confirmed by BMW
BMW has not officially confirmed NB5.
iX1 (NB5) — Sports Activity Vehicle
Expected: late 2027
Future model: facts and sourcesBMW has not fully revealed the model; expected codes, versions and timing come from Bimmerpost and/or BMWBLOG.
- Internal code
- NB5 (reported)
- Production
- Future model — series production not yet confirmed
- Body style
- 5-door SAV
- Platform
- Neue Klasse electric compact SAV architecture (reported)
Future modelNB5
No vehicle photograph is shown until a rights-cleared image of the production model is available.
Body variants
iX1 → NB5 → Sports Activity Vehicle
What we know about the BMW iX1 NB5
A plain-language guide without filling unknown specifications with guesses.
Specialist sources describe NB5 as the next iX1, this time on a dedicated electric architecture rather than the current U11 base. BMW has not announced the model, so its timing and derivative names remain unconfirmed.
What is already known. BMW has not officially confirmed NB5.
What specialist sources report. Bimmerpost places production in late 2027 and reports a higher-performance M50 derivative for later in the lifecycle. What remains unknown. Design, factory, dimensions, market coverage, outputs, battery capacities and prices are not confirmed.
Specialist reportingconfidence level
late 2027expected timing
NB5reported / official code
1expected bodies
2026-08-10verified
1sources
Sports Activity Vehicle: what has been revealed
If BMW has not published a dimension, it stays unknown; a prototype or related model cannot supply an exact answer.
LengthNot published
WidthNot published
HeightNot published
WheelbaseNot published
LuggageNot published
Fuel tankNot published
Seats5
Doors5-door SAV
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Activity Vehicle | NB5 (reported) | Expected: late 2027 | 5-door SAV / 5 | Not published | Not published |
Known powertrain information
BMW's announcements come first, followed by versions reported by Bimmerpost and BMWBLOG, with unknowns kept separate.
Body range inventory
Known model names and powertrain families for the sports activity vehicle branch, kept separate until each exact pairing is verified.
| Field | Catalogued data |
|---|---|
| Body code | NB5 (reported) |
| Production | Future model — series production not yet confirmed |
| Model designations | iX1 · iX1 M50 (reported later) |
| Engine / drive families | Neue Klasse electric; exact battery and motor combinations unannounced |
| Data status | Preliminary range. Exact combinations will follow the factory reveal and market-specific data. |
Specialist reporting
Bimmerpost places production in late 2027 and reports a higher-performance M50 derivative for later in the lifecycle.
Still unknown
Design, factory, dimensions, market coverage, outputs, battery capacities and prices are not confirmed.
Platform, drive and transmissions
Only announced details appear here; final hardware may vary by derivative and market.
Drive concept
Neue Klasse electric; exact battery and motor combinations unannounced
Transmission / reduction gears
Added only after BMW publishes derivative-specific data.
What has not been announced
Exact output, battery, transmission and driven wheels will appear here after production data is published.
The technology expected
What BMW has confirmed, what specialist sources report and which questions remain open.
Official facts
- BMW has not officially confirmed NB5.
Reported program
- Bimmerpost places production in late 2027 and reports a higher-performance M50 derivative for later in the lifecycle.
Open questions
- Design, factory, dimensions, market coverage, outputs, battery capacities and prices are not confirmed.
When to expect more detail
Official dates and specialist-reported timing are labelled separately because production plans can still move.
Production target
Insider schedule only; BMW has not issued a launch plan.
M50 derivative
A performance derivative is reported for a later phase.
Bodies and versions expected
This is the current view of the programme, not a final price list; the derivative mix can still change.
Sports Activity Vehicle
NB5 (reported)Reported compact electric SAV replacing the current shared-architecture iX1 in the longer term.
Cabin and equipment already announced
Prototype features are not treated as production equipment until BMW includes them in the model description.
Announced technology
- BMW has not officially confirmed NB5.
What is still open
- Design, factory, dimensions, market coverage, outputs, battery capacities and prices are not confirmed.
What should become clear next
Which questions the world premiere should answer and what will only be known after series production begins.
The main unknowns
- Design, factory, dimensions, market coverage, outputs, battery capacities and prices are not confirmed.
At the world premiere
- Production design, launch derivatives and core technology should become clear.
- Prices and equipment will still vary by country.
After production starts
- Final dimensions, weight, consumption or range data will become available.
- The page can move from future models into the regular catalog.
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Before series production | At every official release | Update confirmed facts and verification date. |
| After technical data is published | Per market and derivative | Add exact dimensions, weight, output, range and consumption. |
| After customer deliveries | From factory documentation | Build the normal service and identification record. |
What the name and internal code mean
The sales name may be official even when the internal code and exact date come only from specialist reporting.
- Model status
- Specialist reporting
- Codename
- BMW does not always publish an internal code with the sales name. When a code comes only from specialist reporting, it is marked as such.
- Verification date
- 2026-08-10
- Timing
- late 2027
- Production car
- Before production begins, the model has no customer VINs or final factory specification.
Where the information comes from
Each claim shows where it comes from: official BMW material, specialist reporting or an open question.
- 01Future BMW model information master threadBimmerpost · insider reporting
Long-running insider compilation used only for reported codenames, production windows and derivative plans; it is not an official BMW source.
Notes and limitations
- Information checked 2026-08-10; expected timing: late 2027.
- Official BMW statements and specialist reporting are labelled separately.
- Unknown figures are not replaced with estimates before production data is published.
- The article will be updated after a new official announcement or a production-schedule change.
1 primary references · market differences documentedUpdated 6 August 2026