The manufacturer plans to introduce 40 new or updated models across its global lineup by the end of 2027 using technology from the new platform.
"Each of our plants benefits from launch experiences we have made at Plant Debrecen. By the end of 2027, we will launch 40 new or updated models.
Efficiency, speed, and quality are crucial for the successful launch of all vehicles. Knowledge transfer between our production sites worldwide is a key lever," Wittmann added.
Plant leadership emphasized how the facility serves as a blueprint for future manufacturing operations.
Hans-Peter Kemser, President and CEO of BMW Group Plant Debrecen, said: "The production of the 50,000th BMW iX3 reflects the dedication and expertise of our team.
As the home of the first series-produced Neue Klasse model, Plant Debrecen is helping shape the future of the BMW Group’s global production network."
Manufacturing of the Neue Klasse platform will expand globally in the coming years.
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Production at the San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico is scheduled to begin in 2027, while localized long-wheelbase variants will be built in Shenyang, China.
