The 2026 Chengdu Auto Show will open on August 21, running through August 30. The show features 220,000 square meters of exhibition space across 12 indoor halls and outdoor activity areas, with approximately 120 domestic and international brands expected to participate, showcasing over 1,600 models. The new BMW iX3 will begin pre-sales, and the Yijing X9 is expected to complete its launch during the show.
Multiple automotive media confirmed that BMW Brilliance will stop production of China-made i3, i5, and iX1 in July 2026. These three models, based on the CLAR platform shared with combustion vehicles, represent BMW's electric 1.0 era. The brand's future EV strategy shifts to the dedicated Neue Klasse platform, with the new iX3 debuting at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show.
The all-new BMW iX3 long wheelbase version will begin pre-sales at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show and officially deliver in Q4 2026. Featuring BMW's new-generation design language, dual-motor AWD, CLTC range exceeding 900km, 10-minute fast charging for 400km range, and Momenta assisted driving system. The Chengdu Auto Show opens August 21.
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