The BMW Group plant in Hungary produced the first Neue Klasse examples for testing. The factory is preparing to start production at the end of next year.
The factory in Hungary is preparing for mass production of the new Neue Klasse model range. Production of test vehicles has been ramped up, and the first near-final all-electric X models for the Neue Klasse are now rolling off the production line. This marks the beginning of the final phase of preparation for the start of series production in late 2025.
“The production of the first test vehicles in Debrecen is an important milestone in the commissioning of the new plant,” says Milan Nedeljković, BMW AG Board Member responsible for production. With the vehicles now approaching series maturity, all logistics and factory production processes are constantly tested and optimized under real-world conditions to ensure a smooth start of series production.
BMW is preparing the launch of the new range of electric models
The first cars to be part of the Neue Klasse range are the upcoming 3 Series and iX3 generations. The new generation 3 Series will be available, like the new 5 Series, with thermal engines and in purely electric versions. The future iX3 will be sold in parallel with the new generation X3, launched this summer.
The integration of the new models begins with the production of vehicles in a near-production form – an important step for the preparation of series production in Debrecen. As part of this process, test vehicles go through all stages of production. This also means that all logistics processes, production equipment and operations performed by factory employees must already be running smoothly. These operations are as complex as in real series production. Despite the limited number of parts involved, they must be made available within the appropriate logistics processes.
Source: www.promotor.ro
