Long Live Diesel: BMW Keeps Engines Coming Until The 2030sBMW has confirmed its commitment to producing compression-ignition (diesel) engines through the 2030s. The company is leveraging the profitability of diesel models in the premium segment to fund investments in electric vehicles and new platforms. These electric models, along with the extended X3 (G48), are produced exclusively in China. Igor Morzharetto, automotive market analyst: "BMW's decision to maintain the diesel line through the 2030s is driven by European market conditions. While European manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes, and Stellantis navigate this landscape, Chinese brands are expanding their diesel offerings.