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BMW expands Neue Klasse lineup and electric performance

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BMW expands X5 Neue Klasse lineup and ~~hydrogen technology development~~ electric performance

BMW continues to expand its vehicle portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, driven by the success of its ‘Neue Klasse’ platform. The iX3, the first model based on this technology, reached 100,000 orders in Europe within its first year. To meet this demand, BMW has transitioned to 24-hour, three-shift production at its Debrecen plant in ~~Hungary, marking the fastest production scale-up in the company’s history for a new facility.~~ Hungary. The ~~Debrecen~~ plant has already surpassed 50,000 units produced and is preparing to begin production of a second Neue Klasse model, the iX4, later this year. ~~To further support global demand, BMW plans to produce US-bound~~ Recent developments highlight the safety and technical performance of the Neue Klasse lineup. The iX3 ~~models at its San Luis Potosi plant~~ has earned a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating under 2026 protocols, scoring 95% in ~~Mexico starting next year. Additionally, testing~~ post-collision safety and 86% in occupant protection. Meanwhile, BMW is ~~underway~~ testing a new electric i3 sedan in Brazil, which features an 800-volt architecture and a potential WLTP range of up to 900 kilometers. Technical specifications for ~~the next-generation 3 Series, including the M350~~ high-performance electric models have also been clarified. The iX5 features a 141 kWh battery with 800-volt architecture, supporting 460 kW peak DC charging that can reach 10 to 80 percent capacity in approximately 23 minutes, with a WLTP range of up to 845 kilometers. The iX3 40 xDrive ~~and~~ utilizes an ~~electric M3 concept, alongside~~ 82.6 kWh battery capable of 300 kW charging, enabling a ~~planned facelift for~~ 10 to 80 percent charge in 17 minutes. In the ~~M5.~~ combustion and hybrid segments, the BMW is X3 M50 xDrive has received upgrades, including a 3.0-liter inline-six engine producing 326 kW via 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, alongside new aesthetic enhancements. BMW also ~~advancing its~~ remains committed to hydrogen-fuel-cell technology with the iX5 Hydrogen SUV, ~~which is~~ slated for mass production by ~~2028. Prototypes are currently undergoing real-world validation testing in Aschheim, Germany, and Miramas, France. The vehicle will utilize~~ 2028, utilizing a third-generation fuel cell co-developed with Toyota that is 25% more compact than previous versions, allowing for better integration into the X5 platform. Key performance targets include a 750 km range, refueling in under five minutes, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than five seconds. Parallel to hydrogen developments, the all-electric iX5 60 xDrive is slated for production in Spartanburg, US, starting in December 2026. This model features a 144 kWh battery, supports peak charging speeds of up to 460 kW, and is expected to offer an EPA-estimated range of up to 700 km. Toyota.

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