1-SERIES: The 1-Series has been on sale in Europe since 2004; for 2008 the coupe and convertible (but not the hatchback) will make their North American debut. BMW will sell the 1-series in 128i and 135i forms using the same 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder engines found in the 3-series, producing 230 hp and 300 hp respectively (the latter via twin turbochargers).
3-SERIES: The 335i coupe is now available with all-wheel-drive as the 335xi. 328i sedans and wagons get chrome tail pipe tips as standard, and automatic 3s with the Sport Package will offer optional steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
5-SERIES: The 5-series gets an updated interior and new six-cylinder engines; model designations change from 525 and 530 to 528 and 535. The V8-powered 550 retains the same engine but gets a new sport package with bigger wheels, tuned exhaust, and a body kit. A 6-speed manual is standard on all 5-series cars; a new "E-shift" automatic is a no-cost option, and the self-shifting sequential manual gearbox (SMG or SMT) is gone.
6-SERIES: The 650i coupe and convertible get updates similar to the 5-series, with tweaked exterior and interior styling. a new automatic transmission in place of the old self-shifting sequential manual transmission, and a host of new standard and optional equipment.
7-SERIES: No changes.
M3: An all-new M3 makes its debut, with a 414 horsepower 4.0 liter V8 under the hood that revs to 8,400 RPM (take that, Audi RS4. The M3 will be available in both coupe and sedan versions.
M5: The 500 hp V10-powered M5 follows the 5-series with refreshed styling inside and out and some updates to standard and optional equipment.
M6: Like the 650, the M6 gets updates to both exterior and interior styling and some minor equipment changes.
X3: A new Sport Activity Package features tinted windows, leather-wrapped steering wheel, running boards, 18" wheels and "Shadowline" exterior trim. Active headrests are now standard.
X5: BMW made big changes to its big "Sport Activity Vehicle" for 2007; 2008 will be a fairly quiet year, with a new color and some additions to some of the option packages.
Z4: The Sport Package gets 18" wheels in place of last year's 17s.
