BMW’s lineup, already one of the more expansive in the automotive kingdom, is set to grow even more for the 2025 model year. As January came to a close, the Bavarian Motor Works dropped news of a bevy of updates and new model variants coming our way in the next few months, as the automaker seeks to keep its dealerships full of fresh metal with options to keep the rest of the luxury car world at bay as best as possible.
And while plenty of carmakers are happy to fire off press releases about every menial new color or special edition trim package, this burst of Bimmers actually comes with a number of interesting vehicles — ones that caught our eye enough to warrant bringing them to your attention.
So, without further ado – here are the biggest standouts from BMW’s latest round of new car releases.
2025 BMW Z4 M40i Manual
Arguably the biggest news of the hour is BMW’s decision to stick a stick in the Z4 roadster for the first time in years. It’s not a shock — the way was paved by Toyota slotting a shift-it-yourself gearbox in the Z4’s platform twin, the Supra — but it is a delight.
Opting for the six-speed manual in the 382-hp inline-six-powered Z4 (the only engine it’s offered with) means choosing a $3,500 package that also includes bespoke suspension tuning, unique colors and interior trim options and special wheels. You can order it starting in March.
