BMW sees smoother road ahead in China after sales skid in 2025

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Xiaofei XuMarch 13, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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In 2025, BMW experienced a 12.5% sales drop in China, its largest single market, due to intense competition. Despite this, the company sees signs of stabilization with improving transaction prices and smoother dealership operations, raising hopes of returning to previous sales levels. While BMW's overall net profit decreased by 3%, it fared better than Mercedes-Benz. BMW is relying on its Neue Klasse electric vehicle models, particularly the China-made iX3 launching at the Beijing Auto Show in April, to regain market share in China. CEO Oliver Zipse called the iX3 "the most Chinese car" BMW has ever built, highlighting its importance in the company's strategy to win back Chinese customers.

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