{"id":84087,"date":"2025-11-02T04:53:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T09:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84087"},"modified":"2025-11-02T04:53:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T09:53:09","slug":"2026-bmw-ix3-debuts-in-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84087","title":{"rendered":"2026 BMW iX3 Debuts In The Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"

BMW began series production of the iX3 last month at its new Debrecen plant in Hungary. However, customer deliveries in Europe won\u2019t begin until next spring. In the meantime, the \u201cNA5\u201d continues its European tour, appearing at regional events across the continent. Its latest stop was in Amsterdam for the Dutch premiere of the first modern Neue Klasse model.<\/p>\n

Because good things come in pairs, BMW decided to showcase the all-new iX3<\/a> in two distinct configurations. Both electric crossovers feature the largest wheels available at launch: 22-inch sets in M and Individual designs. Each also comes with the M Sport Package, although the Pro version takes it a step further. The easiest way to tell them apart is by the black side mirror caps of the M Sport Package Pro model.<\/p>\n

We would\u2019ve chosen different colors to better distinguish the two vehicles, but BMW opted to display both in Space Silver<\/a>. As seen at other preview events introducing the iX3 to regional markets, a classic Neue Klasse model was also part of the exhibit. The Dutch division brought a 1963 BMW 1800 TI (Turismo Internazionale) from the original NK series. It was actually a hotter variant co-developed with ALPINA, a brand name now entirely under BMW ownership.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to see where BMW drew inspiration for the shape and proportions of the new front grille. That said, not all modern Neue Klasse models will adopt the vertical kidney design. Upcoming cars, such as next year\u2019s i3, will feature a horizontal grille extending toward the headlights\u2014a layout first shown on the 2023 Vision Neue Klasse sedan concept<\/a>. Going forward, crossovers and SUVs will retain the iX3\u2019s vertical kidney layout.<\/p>\n

As with all 2026 iX3 prototypes shown so far, this is the 50 xDrive, which will be the only variant available at launch. Additional versions will follow soon, including the 40 xDrive and 40 sDrive already confirmed by BMW. Spy photos also suggest a full-fledged M variant<\/a> is in the works. Positioned between the standard lineup and the flagship M model will likely be an M Performance version, potentially badged M60.<\/p>\n

Debrecen won\u2019t be the iX3\u2019s only production site. Starting in 2026, a long-wheelbase version (NA6) will be built in Shenyang, China. From 2027, the San Luis Potos\u00ed plant in Mexico will assemble the standard-wheelbase model.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BMW began series production of the iX3 last month at its new Debrecen plant in Hungary. However, customer deliveries in Europe won\u2019t begin until next spring. In the meantime, the \u201cNA5\u201d continues its European tour, appearing at regional events across the continent. Its latest stop was in Amsterdam for the Dutch premiere of the first […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":84088,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-84087","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84087","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=84087"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84087\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/84088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=84087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=84087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=84087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}