BMW Regensburg Plant Pairs Batteries With Bodies For Neue Klasse
BMW continues preparing for the arrival of the first Neue Klasse model at the Regensburg factory, where the next-generation iX1 could hit the assembly line in a little over a year.
BMW continues preparing for the arrival of the first Neue Klasse model at the Regensburg factory, where the next-generation iX1 could hit the assembly line in a little over a year.
Mercedes brings newer EV hardware, but the BMW iX1 counters with tougher styling and a more thoughtfully designed cabin.
The full camouflage is unable to hide the electric crossover's radical Neue Klasse makeover with a vertical kidney grille inherited from the iX3 and iX5.
There are enough wheels for the remainder of the month but stocks are allegedly insufficient for June, causing delays in deliveries.
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Thanks to BMW’s generosity, a pair of iX1s is now reporting for duty at the Incheon Fire Department.
BMW is skipping the facelift and going straight to a next-gen iX1 built on Neue Klasse — with rear-wheel drive, a redesigned interior, and dramatically faster charging.
Already spied testing, the second-generation iX1 (NB5) is allegedly launching in late 2027 as a Neue Klasse model.
BMW opened 2026 with a solid January in Germany, with gains concentrated in a few key model lines. The X1 (U11) and X3 (G45) led registrations, while the iX1 topped BMW’s EV lineup and the Z4 (G29) posted unusually strong demand late in its lifecycle.
You can already book a new BMW iX1 eDrive20 in the Czech Republic's capital. All cars have the same specification: M Sport Package, Black Sapphire paint, and artificial leather.
BMW's entry-level electric crossovers can now travel up to 40 kilometers (25 miles) farther after receiving hardware improvements.
EVs now represent 40% of PwC Belgium's fleet.