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.
In an exclusive interview, BMW designer Oliver Heilmer addresses the criticism surrounding the 2027 i3 Sedan.
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BMW's NACS rollout covers the full i5 lineup — including a software update for existing xDrive40 and eDrive40 owners and bundled legacy adapters for all March-production vehicles.
This is what the new iX3 looks like when no expense is spared, packing virtually every feature BMW offers for its electric crossover.
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 2023 Vision Neue Klasse was a preview for the 2027 i3, and BMW's design boss is confident the production car looks better.
The 2026 BMW i5 M60 quietly became the first BMW in America to ditch CCS for NACS — but only if you're buying the top-of-the-line version.
The new design language will spread rapidly across the lineup, but BMW pledges to avoid the Matryoshka doll approach.
BMW experimented with the iX3's tall kidneys before ultimately deciding to go with a horizontal grille that blends with the headlights.