With today’s results, BMW confirmed the strong start of the new iX3: in Europe, orders increased. going deep into 2026. That’s what Zipse’s boss stated in his Q3 statement, with the message that interest “significantly exceeds expectations”.
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In the same package, BMW states that the iX3 will drive growth in 2026, as the first production model on the new Neue Klasse architecture. The company has officially opened a plant in Debrecen where production is starting, and deliveries to Europe are planned for March/April 2026.
Interest can also be seen among customers: the media notes that the iX3 in Germany collected more than 3,000 orders in the first 6 weeks and overtook the new gasoline X3 in the same period. With a range that, according to official announcements, exceeds 800 km and fast charging, BMW aims to regain its share in the electric car market, where Chinese brands are increasingly gaining strength.
Financially, BMW expects a stable car market and additional momentum from the iX3 during 2026, despite cost pressures and tariffs. The message to investors is clear: Neue Klasse enters the series, and the first signals from the market are better than planned.