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The All-New BMW iX3 – First of the Neue Klasse
BMW has officially revealed the new iX3, the first production model of the Neue Klasse generation. Built at BMW’s new Debrecen plant in Hungary, the iX3 will arrive in Europe in spring 2026 and the US in summer 2026, with a China-specific version produced locally.
Performance and Range
The top model is the iX3 50 xDrive which uses a dual motor all-wheel drive system producing 345 kW (469 hp) and 645 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, has a top speed of 210 km/h and a usable battery capacity of 108.7 kWh. With sixth-generation eDrive technology it delivers a WLTP range of 679 to 805 km (421 to 500 miles) and can recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in 21 minutes with 400 kW DC charging, adding up to 372 km of range in just 10 minutes. Alongside this performance flagship, BMW will also launch additional fully electric variants. A standard xDrive version with slightly lower output and a single motor entry-level model focused on affordability and efficiency are both planned. These variants are expected to still exceed 500 km of WLTP range while offering smaller battery options and reduced power compared to the iX3 50 xDrive.
Design and Interior
The iX3 debuts BMW’s new design language which is modern, clean and timeless while remaining true to the brand. At 4,782 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 1,635 mm high, it carries the SAV proportions with a drag coefficient of just 0.24. Luggage capacity ranges from 520 litres to 1,750 litres with the seats folded and there is an additional 58 litre frunk. Inside, the cabin is built around the new Panoramic iDrive and BMW Operating System X. The floating dashboard, panoramic roof, minimalist seating and use of sustainable materials create a bright, spacious and modern feel. Options include M Sport packages, Iconic Glow lighting, Harman Kardon audio and BMW Individual leather finishes.
Technology and Driving Experience
The iX3 introduces BMW Panoramic iDrive, projecting information across the full windscreen and integrating a 3D head-up display with the central display for a seamless digital cockpit. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is upgraded with more natural interaction and will adopt large language model technology in the future. Infotainment includes Spotify, Disney+, YouTube, AirConsole gaming and Zoom video calls. Underneath, the Heart of Joy supercomputer manages driving dynamics with ten times the processing power of current systems, ensuring instant response, precision and efficiency. Advanced driver assistance brings motorway hands-free capability and city assistant functions like traffic light detection.
Sustainability
The new iX3 reduces its life cycle carbon footprint by 34 per cent compared to its predecessor. Around one third of the materials used come from recycled sources including marine plastics, PET fibres and recycled aluminium. Production at the Debrecen plant is fossil fuel free and energy consumption is 20 per cent lower than the previous generation.
Why It Matters
The iX3 is not just a model update but a leap forward that launches BMW into a new era of electrification, digitalisation and circularity. It is the first Neue Klasse vehicle to reach production and will be followed by 40 new models and updates by 2027, ensuring the technologies debuting in the iX3 will shape the future of the BMW brand.
BMW has officially revealed the new iX3, the first production model of the Neue Klasse generation. Built at BMW’s new Debrecen plant in Hungary, the iX3 will arrive in Europe in spring 2026 and the US in summer 2026, with a China-specific version produced locally.
Performance and Range
The top model is the iX3 50 xDrive which uses a dual motor all-wheel drive system producing 345 kW (469 hp) and 645 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, has a top speed of 210 km/h and a usable battery capacity of 108.7 kWh. With sixth-generation eDrive technology it delivers a WLTP range of 679 to 805 km (421 to 500 miles) and can recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in 21 minutes with 400 kW DC charging, adding up to 372 km of range in just 10 minutes. Alongside this performance flagship, BMW will also launch additional fully electric variants. A standard xDrive version with slightly lower output and a single motor entry-level model focused on affordability and efficiency are both planned. These variants are expected to still exceed 500 km of WLTP range while offering smaller battery options and reduced power compared to the iX3 50 xDrive.
Design and Interior
The iX3 debuts BMW’s new design language which is modern, clean and timeless while remaining true to the brand. At 4,782 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 1,635 mm high, it carries the SAV proportions with a drag coefficient of just 0.24. Luggage capacity ranges from 520 litres to 1,750 litres with the seats folded and there is an additional 58 litre frunk. Inside, the cabin is built around the new Panoramic iDrive and BMW Operating System X. The floating dashboard, panoramic roof, minimalist seating and use of sustainable materials create a bright, spacious and modern feel. Options include M Sport packages, Iconic Glow lighting, Harman Kardon audio and BMW Individual leather finishes.
Technology and Driving Experience
The iX3 introduces BMW Panoramic iDrive, projecting information across the full windscreen and integrating a 3D head-up display with the central display for a seamless digital cockpit. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is upgraded with more natural interaction and will adopt large language model technology in the future. Infotainment includes Spotify, Disney+, YouTube, AirConsole gaming and Zoom video calls. Underneath, the Heart of Joy supercomputer manages driving dynamics with ten times the processing power of current systems, ensuring instant response, precision and efficiency. Advanced driver assistance brings motorway hands-free capability and city assistant functions like traffic light detection.
Sustainability
The new iX3 reduces its life cycle carbon footprint by 34 per cent compared to its predecessor. Around one third of the materials used come from recycled sources including marine plastics, PET fibres and recycled aluminium. Production at the Debrecen plant is fossil fuel free and energy consumption is 20 per cent lower than the previous generation.
Why It Matters
The iX3 is not just a model update but a leap forward that launches BMW into a new era of electrification, digitalisation and circularity. It is the first Neue Klasse vehicle to reach production and will be followed by 40 new models and updates by 2027, ensuring the technologies debuting in the iX3 will shape the future of the BMW brand.
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