BMW iX3 (NA5)

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BMW iX3 (NA5)
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Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Model code NA5 [1]
Production2026 (to commence)
AssemblyHungary: 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
Related BMW i3 (NA0)
Powertrain
Electric motor Externally-excited synchronous motor
Power output463 hp (345 kW; 469 PS)
Battery 108.7 kWh NMC lithium-ion
Electric range
  • Up to 400 mi (640 km) (EPA)
  • Up to 800 km (500 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging DC: 400 kW
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,898 mm (114.1 in)
Length4,782 mm (188.3 in)
Width1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height1,635 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]

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Overview

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept was first announced by BMW in March 2024, previewing the design of the upcoming iX3.

Launch

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]

Specifications

Battery and charging

The iX3 is built on an 800-volt architecture. The iX3 50 xDrive features a 108 kWh (usable) NMC lithium-ion battery, offering up to 400 miles (640 km) of EPA range, [4] 500 miles (800 km) of WLTP range and an energy efficiency of up to 4.1 miles/kWh. [5] It is capable of DC fast charging up to 400 kW, going from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes and adding 231 miles (372 km) of range in 10 minutes. [6]

Powertrain

The iX3 50 xDrive has a dual-motor all-wheel drive layout producing 463 hp (345 kW) and 473 lb⋅ft (641 N⋅m) of torque, completing 0–100 km/h (0–62 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]

Equipment and technology

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Panoramic iDrive

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]

References

  1. ↑ "2026 BMW iX3 NA5 debuts: production Neue Klasse gets concept car looks, 805 km range, 372 km in 10min - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2025-09-05. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
  2. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (September 5, 2025). "The iX3 Is BMW's Neue Klasse Future Now With A Price That Rattles Rivals".
  3. ↑ Paul, Steven (2025-08-22). "BMW NA6 iX3 Long-Wheelbase SUV Adds Space and Luxury for China in 2026". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  4. 1 2 "The New BMW iX3 Is Here—And It's the Most Important BMW In Decades". Motor1.com.
  5. 1 2 "New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range". Auto Express. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  6. ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (2025-09-05). "2026 BMW iX3 Debuts: First Neue Klasse SUV With 497-Mile Range and 400 kW Charging". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  7. ↑ Markus, Frank (2025-06-11). "We Drive BMW's Neue Klasse! Do 4 Brains + Heart of Joy = Ultimate Driving?". MotorTrend. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  8. ↑ "2026 BMW iX3: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. 2024-03-13. Archived from the original on 2025-08-28. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
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