BMW Pulls Three China-Built EVs to Make Room for Neue Klasse
The iX1, China-spec i3 G28, and long-wheelbase i5 are out. Neue Klasse is in — iX3 L and i3 L confirmed for Shenyang.
The iX1, China-spec i3 G28, and long-wheelbase i5 are out. Neue Klasse is in — iX3 L and i3 L confirmed for Shenyang.
The Neue Klasse SUV averaged 12.6 kWh/100 km across snow, rain, and nearly 2,000 m of altitude variation.
The BMW i3 40L has a longer wheelbase than a 5 Series. The U.S. isn't getting it. But should we get them?
The facelifted 7 Series and i7 debut April 22, alongside the Neue Klasse iX3 Long Wheelbase built specifically for China.
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The iX3 LWB is BMW's most China-specific EV yet, with a 3,005 mm wheelbase, 400 kW charging, and door handles redesigned to meet a new Chinese safety law taking effect in 2027.
BMW and the European Commission are in talks over a minimum price deal that could exempt China-built MINI EVs from the EU's 20.7% tariff.
BMW's successful German market turnaround architect heads to China as the brand faces its toughest market challenge in years.
First Neue Klasse long-wheelbase electric SAV features 108mm extended wheelbase, Panoramic iDrive, and ultra-fast charging for Chinese market
The China-exclusive BMW M235L stretches to E28 5 Series length while matching the original 7 Series wheelbase.
The long-wheelbase iX3 is one of more than 20 models BMW is launching this year in China, where demand continues to drop.
The long-wheelbase i7 M70 is now $43,000 cheaper while the stretched iX1 has had its price slashed by nearly a quarter.