BMW to Build Next-Gen 3 Series in Mexico

BMW is shifting production of its 3 Series entry luxury sedan to a new plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, starting in 2019, BMW has announced.

by Staff

June 16, 2016

BMW to Build Next-Gen 3 Series in Mexico — *Photo of 2016 3 Series courtesy of BMW.*

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*Photo of 2016 3 Series courtesy of BMW.*

BMW is shifting production of its 3 Series entry luxury sedan to a new plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, starting in 2019, BMW has announced.

The company began work on the new plant on June 16, and plans to invest $1 billion in the facility.

The move shifts 3 Series production from BMW's Plant Rosslyn in South Africa, which will now focus on building only the X3.

The 3 Series is now in its sixth generation with the F30/F31 platform that began with the 2012 model year.

Topics:Mexico Vehicle Production BMW 3 Series BMW Small Fleet

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