| BMW iX3 (NA5) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Model code | NA5 [1] |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | Hungary: Debrecen |
| Designer | Adrian van Hooydonk (head of design) [2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV (D) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Neue Klasse platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Battery | 108.7 kWh NMC lithium-ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,898 mm (114.1 in) |
| Length | 4,782 mm (188.3 in) |
| Width | 1,895 mm (74.6 in) |
| Height | 1,635 mm (64.4 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,285 kg (5,038 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW iX3 (G08) |
The BMW iX3 NA5 is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW, succeeding the X3-based G08. Unlike its predecessor, it is built on the Neue Klasse platform, no longer sharing its platform with its ICE counterpart (G45). A long-wheelbase version, codenamed NA6, is slated to release in the Chinese market in 2026. [3]
The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept was first announced by BMW in March 2024, previewing the design of the upcoming iX3.
The second-generation iX3 made its production debut at the 2025 Munich Motor Show [4] , as the first BMW under the Neue Klasse generation. Only one powertrain version was launched - the iX3 50 xDrive. BMW is expected to announce a rear-wheel drive iX3 40 variant. [5]
The iX3 is built on an 800-volt architecture. The iX3 50 xDrive features a 108 kWh NMC lithium-ion battery, offering up to 400 miles (644 km) of EPA range [4] , 497 miles (800 km) of of WLTP range and an energy efficiency of up to 4.1 miles/kWh. [5] It is capable of charging up to 400 kW, going from 10% to 80% in just 21 minutes and adding 231 miles (372 km) of range in 10 minutes. [6]
The iX3 50 xDrive has a dual-motor all-wheel drive layout producing 463 hp (345.3 kW) and 473 lb ft (641.3 nm) of torque, completing 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. Part of the Neue Klasse platform are four digital "superbrains", where one dubbed the "Heart of Joy" is responsible for driving dynamics. The Heart of Joy controls every component of the car related to driving dynamics with no delegation to supplier-authored software running on supplier-sourced silicons. It has a latency of 1 millisecond, cut down from the typical 10-50 milliseconds. BMW claims that the Heart of Joy was programmed so that 99% of braking can be handled via regenerative braking, and that it can micromanage the braking of each wheel to deliver a limousine stop. [7]
The BMW iX3 is the first vehicle in BMW's lineup to feature the Panoramic iDrive system, running on iDrive X. It features a "Panoramic Vision display" - a 43.3 inch side-to-side darkened area recessed within the hood where information is projected on. Users can customize the widgets and information that are featured in the panoramic vision display, such as the vehicle speed and the state of charge. This can also be supplemented by an optional 3D heads-up display that is projected above the panoramic display. A new 17.9-inch central display remains in the center of the dashboard, with a new shape slanted towards towards the driver. [8]
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