The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is officially nearing the end of its run, and it will not receive a third generation. The compact minivan is one of several BMW models facing an uncertain future as the automaker works to cut costs and improve profitability.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Won’t Get a Third Generation

BMW has confirmed that the 2 Series Active Tourer will end with the current generation. The company has not provided a complete list of models that could be discontinued, but it has confirmed that it is cutting models as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and improve profitability.

BMW is expected to phase out affected models as their current generations reach the end of their production runs rather than discontinuing them immediately. The X4, Z4 and 8 Series have already exited the lineup, while several other models now appear increasingly vulnerable.

The 2 Series Active Tourer has a unique place in BMW history. The first generation arrived in 2014 as the company’s first front-wheel-drive vehicle, breaking one of BMW’s longest-standing traditions.

The second generation followed in 2021, but apparently has not been profitable enough to justify another generation. According to insiders, production could end in 2029, although BMW has not officially confirmed that timing.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Could Be Next

The 4 Series Gran Coupe has not been confirmed for cancellation, but it appears to be another potential candidate for BMW’s cuts. The current model is built in Munich alongside the i4, creating a potential problem as the plant transitions to electric vehicle production.

BMW has spent around €650 million converting its Munich facility into an EV-only plant. From 2027 onward, the factory will produce exclusively fully electric vehicles, including the i3/M3, while the combustion-engined 3 Series will move to Dingolfing.

That raises questions about the future of the gas-powered 4 Series Gran Coupe. BMW could theoretically shift production to Dingolfing, where it builds the Coupe and Convertible, but doing so would require additional effort for a model that already occupies a somewhat unusual position in the lineup.

The 4 Series Coupe and Convertible are expected to continue until 2029, while the Gran Coupe may not last as long.

BMW i4 Faces a Different Challenge

The electric BMW i4 is also produced at the Munich plant. While the facility’s transition to EV-only production might initially appear favorable for the model, BMW has now introduced the Neue Klasse i3 as its electric 3 Series.

Company officials have already described the i3 as the de facto replacement for the i4. The G26, in both internal-combustion and electric forms, is expected to bow out early next year.

BMW has not confirmed that the i4 will be discontinued. However, if the automaker is looking for additional models to remove from its lineup, the i4 is viewed as a logical candidate.

BMW iX Could Also Be Phased Out

The BMW iX faces another difficult position within the company’s expanding electric SUV lineup. The original electric flagship SUV launched in 2021, while BMW now has newer EV technology and additional electric versions of established SUV nameplates.

The iX5 has arrived as the fully electric version of the new X5, while an electric X7 is expected to follow in 2027 as the iX7. That would leave the iX positioned between two electric SUVs based on established BMW nameplates, both featuring the Neue Klasse design and technology.

The iX is expected to remain in production throughout 2027, meaning customers in some regions could still find examples in stock during the first half of 2028. BMW has ended allocations for the United States.

Once the iX7 arrives with improvements in a less polarizing package, the case for keeping the iX becomes more difficult to make.

BMW XM Remains the Wild Card

The XM is less straightforward than the other models under discussion. BMW does not have an obvious replacement waiting in the wings, but the business case for another generation appears questionable.

That does not mean the XM is confirmed to end. BMW has reportedly not completely ruled out a second generation and is exploring ways to address some of the original model’s biggest weaknesses, including its design, packaging and comfort.

BMW is nevertheless under pressure to remove low-return models, and the XM’s sales numbers do not make a compelling case. If Munich decides that the future X5 M or X7 M60 can serve as its flagship performance SUV, the XM could become a one-generation model.

BMW Models Already Gone and New EVs on the Way

Some of BMW’s lineup cuts are no longer speculation. The X4 ended production in late 2025, while the Z4 and 8 Series ended production earlier this year.

BMW’s strategy, however, is not simply about making the lineup smaller. The company is also preparing a wave of new models, including the iX4, which is due to be unveiled very soon.

BMW has already announced an i3 Touring that could arrive in 2027. Earlier this week, the automaker also confirmed a new entry-level EV for Europe in 2028, widely expected to be the rear-wheel-drive i1 hatchback and the new entry point into BMW’s expanding EV lineup.

At the other end of the range, BMW is evaluating a larger luxury SUV positioned above the X7 for the U.S. market.

BMW i4 Coupe and Convertible Are Coming

BMW is also working on additional i4 variants. An i4 Convertible prototype has already been spotted testing, strongly suggesting that the company is preparing a two-door i4 Coupe as well.

Developing the Coupe and Convertible together could allow BMW to spread development costs across another model and achieve better economies of scale.

With the i1 on the way, BMW could also develop a sedan version as an electric 2 Series Gran Coupe, potentially offering a higher return on investment. Unlike the hatchback, the sedan would have a better chance of reaching the United States, with the four-door version expected around the end of the decade.

The iX7 mentioned earlier is expected to arrive alongside the second-generation X7 next year.

BMW Is Pruning Its Lineup While Adding New Models

BMW is cutting some of its less profitable models while preparing a substantial number of new vehicles. The company’s next phase includes new electric models and variants as it reshapes its lineup around changing production plans and profitability goals.

The future of the on-again, off-again supercar also remains a topic of interest. Earlier this year, M CEO Frank said he would love to work on a modern-day E26, a spiritual successor to the mid-engined M1.