The new production plant of the BMW Group in Debrecen, Hungary, now produces test vehicles of the upcoming BMW IX3 new class model and is preparing that the latest photos of Hungary start a series of IX3 crossover before production in late 2025 games.
The Debrecen plant is the latest facility in the global network for BMW and with the latest manufacturing technology. The production processes include proven and tested structural innovations from existing BMW systems. The system uses a refined version of the “fingers” or “Kamm” structure, which was developed in 2005 in the Leipzig plant by BMW and enables direct and efficient submission of parts. According to the BMW, Debrecen has the highest direct ratio of direct supply in the BMW production network, whereby up to 80% of the parts arrive directly on the line directly from both sides.
Another inspiration came from the BMW system Lydia in China, the first practically planned facility of the group, which was opened in 2022. Debrecen replicated Lydia assembly layout and conveyor systems, which made it easier to set up proven technologies.
A digital quality control system currently implemented in Debrecen enables quality ratings directly on the production line. After his debut in Hungary, this system is expanded to other BMW facilities, starting with the work in Munich in 2026, which will build the BMW i3 -NEU -Class -class sedan.
The Debrecen plant will also be the first BMW automotive system that is operated completely without fossil fuels in its regular production cycle. With the start of the new IX3 approaches, BMW Group is planning a gradual increase in production capacity. The first units are expected to be delivered in Europe at the end of the year, while the US market has to wait until spring 2026.
