The new BMW iX3 with extended wheelbase for China is planned to launch in 2026
BMW plans to introduce the next-generation iX3 in China in the second half of 2026 . The model is being developed with Chinese software and autonomous-driving partners and will be produced in Shenyang as a China-specific version Information released by BMW and Chinese media reports indicates that the vehicle i s not a modification of an existing platform but a model developed with input from local technology suppliers. It will include region-specific software functions, interior configurations and chassis calibration based on usage data in China. The Chinese version of BMW’s operating system X will support major domestic applications. The i n-car voice assistant incorporates large language models from Alibaba and DeepSeek . The driving assistance system is developed with Momenta and is described as covering both urban and highway scenarios. The next-generation iX3 adopts BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive system , which includes an 800 V high-voltage architecture, lar...