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The new 2026 BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse platform) has secured over 50,000 global orders as of March 2026, just six months after order books opened. Due to this high demand, which accounts for one-third of BMW's electric vehicle sales in Europe, the Debrecen plant is running two shifts to meet high demand.
Sales & Order Highlights:
Total Orders: Over 50,000 globally as of March 2026.
Initial Response: Over 3,000 orders in Germany in the first six weeks, surpassing the traditional G45 X3, according to BMW Blog and CarBuzz.
Market Status: The 2026 production run is considered nearly sold out, says BimmerFile and Reddit.
Capacity: The Debrecen plant can build up to 150,000 units annually
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This is laughable!
The same propaganda was put out about the EV Macan - it’s sold out, order yours asap! It’s doing so well that they are desperate to bring back the ICE Macan 🤣
The new 2026 BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse platform) has secured over 50,000 global orders as of March 2026, just six months after order books opened. Due to this high demand, which accounts for one-third of BMW's electric vehicle sales in Europe, the Debrecen plant is running two shifts to meet high demand.
Sales & Order Highlights:
Total Orders: Over 50,000 globally as of March 2026.
Initial Response: Over 3,000 orders in Germany in the first six weeks, surpassing the traditional G45 X3, according to BMW Blog and CarBuzz.
Market Status: The 2026 production run is considered nearly sold out, says BimmerFile and Reddit.
Capacity: The Debrecen plant can build up to 150,000 units annually
Interesting are CHdn orders being imported as well? that would explain that huge pre order
One of my neighbors has 2 iXs.
He got one and the other was 50% off, not joking.
They were doing silly lease deals on them last year. I can’t imagine how much BMW lost on the iX.
BTW X5 sells more in one month then iX sold for full year so yeah its a failure…
And you believe him? Why not go try to get one yourself and see what kind of deal they're willing to give you. Using X5 sale to say iX is a failure is... a failure.
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This is laughable!
The same propaganda was put out about the EV Macan - it’s sold out, order yours asap! It’s doing so well that they are desperate to bring back the ICE Macan 🤣
And you believe him? Why not go try to get one yourself and see what kind of deal they're willing to give you. Using X5 sale to say iX is a failure is... a failure.
I would love to be part of that interaction with the dealer.
rnm:bmw dealer can you give me said 50% off deal from last year that my neighbor got?
dealer: Sir we sell luxury vehicles not time machines and hopium.
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This is laughable!
The same propaganda was put out about the EV Macan - it’s sold out, order yours asap! It’s doing so well that they are desperate to bring back the ICE Macan 🤣
And you completely ignored this lol
Originally Posted by Hameed
Comparing the iX and iX3 does not make sense as they are competing in different classes and price ranges
Comparing the i3 to the Taycan makes even less sense. You also said the Model 3 is hard to beat, yet compared the i3to the Taycan...
I would argue that on paper the i3 is an even better car than the Model 3.
Key Differences Between the iX and iX3:
Architecture & Design: The iX is built on a dedicated, unique electric platform, often described as a tech flagship, while the iX3 (particularly the new 2026 model) is built on a fresh, highly efficient platform, or an existing one in earlier models. The iX has a more avant-garde design, while the iX3 maintains a more traditional SUV shape.
Performance & Charging: The 2026 iX3 uses 6th-gen battery technology with 800-volt systems (270–300 kW charging), potentially offering faster charging than the 400-volt iX, which charges at 175–195 kW. The iX typically offers higher power output options, while the iX3 focuses on efficiency.
Interior & Technology: The iX features a futuristic, luxurious interior with a large curved display. The iX3 (2026) offers a cleaner, "lighter" cabin featuring a "panoramic vision" display and newer iDrive 9 software, compared to the iX's iDrive 8.5.
Size & Practicality: The iX is generally more spacious, with a completely flat rear floor, whereas the iX3 offers high practicality and often a slightly better official boot capacity, making it a better family option for some.
Positioning: The iX is positioned as a higher-end, luxury, and premium model, while the iX3 is positioned as a more accessible, everyday premium EV.
And you believe him? Why not go try to get one yourself and see what kind of deal they're willing to give you. Using X5 sale to say iX is a failure is... a failure.
You could lease iX for almost half of the payment on comparable X5.
Like I said I could have saved thousands going with iX. I just got my X5 late last year so very familiar with pricing.
Just checked the advertised lease price is almost $200 less vs X5 and dealers have way more room to discount on iX. Also .9% financing for 60 months and they just refreshed this turd!!
I would love to be part of that interaction with the dealer.
rnm:bmw dealer can you give me said 50% off deal from last year that my neighbor got?
dealer: Sir we sell luxury vehicles not time machines and hopium.
He pretty much worked out a 2 for 1 when dealers were desperate to get rid of these things.
I would not be caught dead driving iX. Hideous vehicle.
My prediction is BMW will have massive write downs for 2027 and 2028 once the i3 and iX3 prove to be epic failures.
Macan and Taycan EVs were good products and even better designs yet they didn’t sell. The BMW models are not as well designed and have weird interiors while BMW customers are much less wealthy and are not willing to buy expensive EVs that may lose their value in 2 years.
You could lease iX for almost half of the payment on comparable X5.
Like I said I could have saved thousands going with iX. I just got my X5 late last year so very familiar with pricing.
Just checked the advertised lease price is almost $200 less vs X5 and dealers have way more room to discount on iX. Also .9% financing for 60 months and they just refreshed this turd!!
Are you serious man? Advertised deals only have so much meaning but if you want to compare... advertised (cheap) X5 is 869 with 6419 for 39 month term. But the main reason iX is lower is because there's 7500 lease credit instead of 1000 on X5. If one is to purchase one or the other like you did, s/he wouldn't save any for driving the iX.
My prediction is BMW will have massive write downs for 2027 and 2028 once the i3 and iX3 prove to be epic failures.
Macan and Taycan EVs were good products and even better designs yet they didn’t sell. The BMW models are not as well designed and have weird interiors while BMW customers are much less wealthy and are not willing to buy expensive EVs that may lose their value in 2 years.
Lets see who is right in March 2028 🤷♂️
Again you're ignoring the fact that your comparisons to a Macan and Taycan are not in the same class/planet price wise.
Porsches are easily 50 to 75% more expensive and that alone has a huge impact on sales numbers.
Again you're ignoring the fact that your comparisons to a Macan and Taycan are not in the same class/planet price wise.
Porsches are easily 50 to 75% more expensive and that alone has a huge impact on sales numbers.
No kidding. Similarly some predict Tesla will lose some sale to this i3 but like your argument, I don't think it would be significant if any. While the range is impressive, it's not really the category that most use for long distant driving. 10-20k is not something that these buyers would overlook for a better range and some extra features.
Are you serious man? Advertised deals only have so much meaning but if you want to compare... advertised (cheap) X5 is 869 with 6419 for 39 month term. But the main reason iX is lower is because there's 7500 lease credit instead of 1000 on X5. If one is to purchase one or the other like you did, s/he wouldn't save any for driving the iX.
The lease credit is from manufacturer bec the iX is NOT Selling which supports my point! The X5 is in last months of production as new gen is coming in July yet it has no major incentives.
Again you're ignoring the fact that your comparisons to a Macan and Taycan are not in the same class/planet price wise.
Porsches are easily 50 to 75% more expensive and that alone has a huge impact on sales numbers.
This is actually to the advantage for Porsche - as i mentioned wealthy ppl are better suited to adopt EVs as they more likely have a private home and not as price sensitive to swallow the EV depreciation.
BMW customer base is much more price sensitive and a lot of them are badge shoppers on the lower end.
