BMW Brings The M2 CS To A Wine Present

February 8, 2026

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Alcohol and driving actually don’t combine, however BMW had a very good cause to convey the M2 CS to Mexico’s Nation of Wines. The hardcore sports activities coupe is regionally produced, so the advertising and marketing workforce couldn’t move up the chance to showcase the G87 in Competitors Sport type.

Whereas the M2 CS wasn’t used to shuttle individuals round, its static show served as a reminder that BMW builds the automobile on the San Luis Potosí plant. For the second consecutive 12 months, the posh automaker was named the official car companion of the occasion. As enjoyable because the M2 CS could also be, it’s hardly excellent for rear-seat consolation. As a substitute, friends have been transported in bigger automobiles with extra beneficiant again seats: the X3 M50, M5, and 750e.

Past the M2 CS, a number of different fashions have been displayed all through the occasion. BMW cited the iX xDrive45 and X7 M60 as amongst its “most consultant fashions.” Nevertheless, the previous shouldn’t be lengthy for this world, as we perceive there gained’t be a second era. As a substitute, the polarizing electrical SUV can be not directly changed by the iX5 later this 12 months. Nevertheless, the iX gained’t be retired instantly; manufacturing is anticipated to proceed till mid-2028.

BMW will take a unique strategy with the X7, because the full-size SUV has a shiny future forward. A second-generation mannequin is due subsequent 12 months, together with an all-electric iX7. That EV variant will successfully render the iX out of date, particularly for the reason that iX5 and iX7 can be Neue Klasse fashions. With next-generation batteries, motors, and an 800-volt electrical structure, the brand new electrical SUVs can have higher technical specs.

In the meantime, the Nation of Wines 2026 occasion additionally gave BMW a platform to advertise its “Energy of Selection” ethos. The lineup underscored the breadth of the model’s drivetrain choices, spanning gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and absolutely electrical fashions. There have been no diesel-powered automobiles on show just because BMW Mexico doesn’t promote any. Diesel engines, nonetheless, will stay out there in Europe and different markets for the foreseeable future.

There’s extra thrilling information popping out of Mexico later this 12 months. The already introduced M2 Observe Bundle is on the best way, and we strongly imagine an M2 xDrive may also debut in 2026. Trying additional forward, BMW hasn’t dominated out an M2 CSLhowever even when it will get the inexperienced gentle, the intense G87 seemingly gained’t arrive till 2027 or 2028. The Mexican-built M2 is reportedly set to stay in manufacturing till mid-2029.