This is our in-depth review of the all-new BMW iX3 (2026 electric X3). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.
00:00 The final BMW iX3!
01:39 Aero and length vs ICE model
04:04 Power figures
05:02 Battery, range, charging
08:30 Frunk
10:09 Suspension vs GLC EV
11:45 Interior quality
14:17 Steering wheels
15:40 Seats and comfort
19:24 Cockpit
22:37 BMW panoramic vision
23:17 User interface
24:04 Infotainment
26:43 Rear seats
29:17 Trunk / boot
31:47 Price
Data & facts:
BMW iX3 Neue Klasse
Produced in Hungary without fossil fuels, energy from 100 % renewables
Optional Matrix LED and illuminated kidney
Length 4,78 m 188“
20“ standard up to 22“ wheels, with 70 % secondary aluminum share
cD value 0,24 (comparison normal X3: 0,27)
Optional panoramic roof with „clima comfort glass“, 100 % UV protection and heat reduction like electrochrome roof, optional additional manual sun cover available
Exterior lines: Base, M Sport, M Sport Pro with black elements
Base suspension, optional adaptive dampers
Interior
43“ BMW Panoramic Vision dash, can be individualized
Optional HUD
18“ central infotainment
Seats:
Essential - Grey Econeer fabric 100 % recycled
Contemporary - Veganza leatherette in 3 colors black, white, brown
M Sport - black Veganza/M Performtex (microfibre)
Optional animal skin
M Sport Pro with sportier M Sport seat Multi functional seats optional with bolster adjustment
Steering wheels base flat top and bottom animal free, Sport same form with perforation or optional without perforation in white, M Sport round with 2 spokes black with perforation at side
BMW ID connection for custom user settings
Trunk / boot 520 l - 1.750
Frunk 60 l
Towing max. 2 t
Battery cells with 20 percent higher density
Range, charging etc. all 30 % better than before
Battery 108,7 kWh net (rounded to 109 kWh)
Estimated EPA cycle 400 miles (640 km) WLTP 805 km
Automatic charging flap
11 or optional 22 kW AC charging
800V tech, 400 kW charging peak, 400V charging possible
10-80 % in 21 min
370 km 230 miles of range in 10 Min
New BMW Wallbox with 11 (EU) / 19 kW DC (US) both ways or 22 kW AC charging available
V2L, V2G, V2H possible
iX3 50 xDrive 470 hp 4,9 s 0-100 km/h
322 hp rear 165 hp front
and Vmax 210 km/h 130 mph
RWD entry model later
Heart of Joy central ECU to control drivetrain, brakes, recuperation, suspension and steering, 10x faster
98 % of braking with recuperation to standstill
Assistance system ECU 20x faster
2 more ECUs: One for the UX, one for the base systems like wipers
Entry RWD small battery 60.000 Euro
xDrive50 big battery 69.000 Euro
Well specced 80.000 Euro
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