2026 BMW iX3 40 Debuts With Rear-Wheel Drive And Lower Price
BMW is launching a single-motor iX3 with a smaller battery good for 635 kilometers (395 miles) of range.
BMW is launching a single-motor iX3 with a smaller battery good for 635 kilometers (395 miles) of range.
The iX3 LWB is BMW's most China-specific EV yet, with a 3,005 mm wheelbase, 400 kW charging, and door handles redesigned to meet a new Chinese safety law taking effect in 2027.
A local buyer took the keys to an early 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive customer car built at the new plant in Hungary.
This is what the new iX3 looks like when no expense is spared, packing virtually every feature BMW offers for its electric crossover.
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From aerodynamic wheels and illuminated grille to an M Sport Package and a panoramic glass roof, this new BMW iX3 has plenty of extras.
The new design language will spread rapidly across the lineup, but BMW pledges to avoid the Matryoshka doll approach.
After the XM and M5 Touring, the iX3 becomes the official Safety Car for Real Madrid, as part of an ongoing collaboration between BMW and the football team.
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says more than 50,000 people have ordered the electric crossover without even sitting in it.
BMW's new Debrecen factory in Hungary has already ramped up production to meet strong demand for the iX3.
The all-new iX3 50 xDrive starts at AU$109,900 in Australia, making it one of the most competitively priced EVs in its class — but options can push the figure considerably higher.
The second-generation BMW iX3 flaunts an M Sport Package and 21-inch M aerodynamic wheel for a new photo shoot in the Czech Republic.