Overview

• BMW’s iX3 has begun a rapid public tour and enters series production in late October at Debrecen, with European deliveries slated for March 2026 and U.S. arrivals targeted for summer 2026.
• The i3 sedan (NA0) is slated to start series production in Munich in July 2026, with U.S.-spec builds reported to follow in November 2026 and the 50 xDrive as the initial launch variant, according to insider reporting.
• The Neue Klasse i3 brings sixth‑generation eDrive with cylindrical cells, 800‑volt architecture, and charging capability previewed at up to 405 kW on the iX3, plus a Panoramic Vision cockpit running iDrive X.
• BMW’s combustion 3 Series (G50) is expected to remain on CLAR, while officials say the next M3 will adopt a lighter mild‑hybrid setup and reporting points to a high‑power electric iM3 in development.
• BMW’s X7 is undergoing a major redesign with Neue Klasse styling cues, with an all‑electric iX7 planned and both models expected to be built in Spartanburg, with a reveal window reported for late 2026 to early 2027.