BMW‘s forthcoming iX3 is set to play a pivotal role as the inaugural model in the Neue Klasse series, representing the core of BMW’s lineup for the next decade. The success or failure of the iX3 is deemed crucial to BMW’s ambitious electrification transformation. Scheduled for production in 18 months, the 2026 iX3 will join BMW’s product lineup alongside facelifted versions of its existing fuel-powered X3, marking a significant step in the brand’s journey toward electric vehicles (EVs).
Spy shots of the BMW iX3 prototype has surfaced
The design incorporates traditional BMW elements such as the Hofmeister corner on the rear window, along with features inspired by BMW’s latest concept cars like the Vision Circular and Vision Neue Klasse, evident in the wide, closed front end. Interior spy photos suggest a departure from the traditional instrument display in favor of a head-up display projected on the front windshield, resembling the Vision Neue Klasse.
The iX3 is built on the Neue Klasse platform, featuring an 800-volt electrical architecture and BMW’s sixth-generation battery. This battery utilizes a smaller cylindrical design, replacing the current prismatic battery, resulting in a 20% increase in battery energy density, a 30% boost in driving range (approximately 800 kilometers), and a 60% reduction in production-related carbon emissions. These advancements also contribute to a 30% reduction in charging time, promoting enhanced efficiency.
Expected to offer single-motor and dual-motor powertrains with rear- or all-wheel-drive options, the iX3 lineup may include an entry-level iX3 40 and a high-performance model, possibly the M60 xDrive or iX3 M, boasting up to 600 horsepower.
Currently produced in China alongside the i3 sedan, BMW plans to expand production of Neue Klasse models, including the iX3, to other global plants, including Munich, Germany, and Mexico. Additionally, BMW aims to introduce a long-wheelbase version of the iX3 tailored specifically for the Chinese market, designated as NA6.
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