BMW premieres iX3 long wheelbase, i3

BMW gave the iX3 Long Wheelbase, i3 Long Wheelbase and new 7 Series their world premieres at Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 24. (press.bmwgroup.com) The two electric cars are the first Neue Klasse models developed in China for China, BMW said, with China-specific software and driver-assistance systems tuned for local traffic conditions. (press.bmwgroup.com) BMW said the iX3 Long Wheelbase was developed “In China, for China, and with China,” and that the model is scheduled to reach the market in the second half of 2026. (press.bmwgroup.com) For buyers in China’s premium market, the stretch is the point. BMW said the iX3 Long Wheelbase adds 108 millimeters to the wheelbase to increase rear-seat comfort without changing the model’s basic proportions. (press.bmwgroup.com) BMW tied the Beijing launches to its broader Neue Klasse rollout, calling the three premieres a milestone in what Chief Executive Officer Oliver Zipse described as the company’s biggest future project. (press.bmwgroup.com) The 7 Series is part of that message too. BMW said the updated sedan is the first 7 Series to feature Neue Klasse technologies, showing how the new electric-era hardware and software will spread beyond dedicated battery models. (press.bmwgroup.com) BMW’s stand in Beijing was dedicated entirely to Neue Klasse, with a 300-square-metre LED wall and exhibits focused on charging, robotics and bidirectional charging. (press.bmwgroup.com) The launches show BMW is still building China-only versions rather than shipping one global setup. In Beijing, the company used its largest single market to debut stretched electric models designed around local demand for rear-seat space and localized digital features. (press.bmwgroup.com)