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BMW iX3

iX3 50 xDrive: BMW's first production Neue Klasse, with 400 kW charging.12

Researched November 1, 2026 from 33 sources

At a glance

0400800
261–603 hpPower
0510
3.9–6.8 s0–100 km/h
0125250
180–240 km/hTop speed
05001,000
400–875 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
2,185–2,360 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4513151718

Layout
G08: rear-wheel drive; NA5/NA6: rear- or all-wheel drive514
Gearbox
G08: fixed reduction; 2027 50 xDrive: single-speed automatic1516
Built at
G08/NA6: BBA Dadong, China; NA5: BMW Plant Debrecen, Hungary157

The story

BMW gave the X3 an electric option on its multi-energy CLAR platform. The first iX3 was built in Shenyang for export; the second became the first production Neue Klasse, built in Debrecen, Hungary.1345

2018: Concept iX3 debuts in Beijing20182020: G08 launches fifth-generation eDrive20202021: M Sport and slimmer headlights20212025: First-generation production ends · 1,007.7 km without recharging20252026: World Car and World EV double · China gets the long-wheelbase NA6 · 603 hp M60 xDrive announced2026 BMW X3 (first generation) (E83): 2003–2010E83BMW X3 (second generation) (F25): 2010–2017F25BMW X3 (third generation) (G01): 2017–2024G01BMW Concept iX3: 2018 (concept)BMW Concept iX3BMW iX3 (first generation) (G08): 2020–2025G08BMW iX3 (second generation) (NA5 / NA6): 2025–present 20052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1345671024
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YearWhat happened
2003–2010BMW X3 (first generation) (E83)
2010–2017BMW X3 (second generation) (F25)
2017–2024BMW X3 (third generation) (G01)
2018 (concept)BMW Concept iX3
2020–2025BMW iX3 (first generation) (G08)
2025–presentBMW iX3 (second generation) (NA5 / NA6)
2018Concept iX3 debuts in Beijing
2020G08 launches fifth-generation eDrive
2021M Sport and slimmer headlights
2025First-generation production ends
20251,007.7 km without recharging
2026World Car and World EV double
2026China gets the long-wheelbase NA6
2026603 hp M60 xDrive announced
  1. 2018

    Concept iX3 debuts in Beijing

    The Concept iX3 appears at Auto China in Beijing, previewing the production model that BMW Brilliance will build in Shenyang, China.6

  2. 2020

    G08 launches fifth-generation eDrive

    The G08 delivers 282 hp, 400 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, with an 80 kWh battery holding 74 kWh usable.478

  3. 2021

    M Sport and slimmer headlights

    The first iX3 gains standard M Sport, headlights about 10 mm slimmer and twin 12.3-inch screens. Production of the update starts in September.39

  4. 2025

    First-generation production ends

    BMW closes the order book in late 2024; the last first-generation iX3s are built in 2025.10

  5. 2025

    1,007.7 km without recharging

    Developers take a 50 xDrive from Debrecen to Munich, mostly on country roads with climate control and navigation off, finishing with 2% charge.11

  6. 2026

    World Car and World EV double

    The Neue Klasse iX3 wins both 2026 World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle, judged by 98 motoring journalists.12

  7. 2026

    China gets the long-wheelbase NA6

    Revealed on April 22, the China-only iX3 L adds 107 mm to the wheelbase and 103 mm overall; its rear-drive 30L makes 261 hp.5

  8. 2026

    603 hp M60 xDrive announced

    The M60 xDrive brings 875 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a 240 km/h top speed. Debrecen production is scheduled for spring 2027.13

Every generation

  • BMW X3 (first generation)
    E832003–2010
  • BMW X3 (second generation)
    F252010–2017
  • BMW X3 (third generation)
    G012017–2024
  • BMW Concept iX3
    BMW Concept iX32018 (concept)
  • BMW iX3 (first generation)
    G082020–2025
  • BMW iX3 (second generation)
    NA5 / NA62025–present

Power over the years

From 282 hp to 603 hp in 6 years.

0200400600800 2020202220242026 hp 2020 · 282 hp · G08 launch2025 · 463 hp · NA5 50 xDrive launch2026 · 261 hp · NA6 30L: China2026 · 315 hp · NA5 40: rear-wheel drive2026 · 369 hp · 40 xDrive: dual-motor AWD2026 · 603 hp · M60 xDrive announced; due 2027 603 hp M60 xDrive announced; due 2027 282 hp G08 launch
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YearHorsepowerModel
2020282G08 launch
2025463NA5 50 xDrive launch
2026261NA6 30L: China
2026315NA5 40: rear-wheel drive
202636940 xDrive: dual-motor AWD
2026603M60 xDrive announced; due 2027

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • iX3 Inspiring (G08)

    Standard

    iX3 Inspiring (G08)

    282 hp
  • iX3 M Sport (G08)

    Standard

    iX3 M Sport (G08)

    2021–2025

    282 hp

  • Standard

    iX3 M Sport Pro (G08)

    2021–2025

    282 hp

  • Standard

    iX3 40 (NA5)

    2026–present

    315 hp

  • Standard

    iX3 40 xDrive

    2026–present

    369 hp

  • Standard

    iX3 50 xDrive / M Sport / M Sport Pro (NA5)

    2025–present

    463 hp
  • iX3 L (NA6, China)

    Standard

    iX3 L (NA6, China)

    2026–present

  • Performance

    iX3 M60 xDrive (announced)

    2027 (planned)

    603 hp

  • Special

    iX3 Premier Edition / Premier Edition Pro (UK)

    2021

    282 hp

  • Limited

    iX3 Legend Edition (Singapore)

    2021

    282 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • G08: mostly closed kidney grilles retain air openings along their lower edges.7
  • G08: look for blue side stripes and grille accents, although these could be deleted.714
  • G08: rear bumper inserts occupy the places where the combustion X3 has exhaust outlets.7
  • NA5: upright kidneys and vertical running lights sit within a wide horizontal light signature.2
  • NA5: broad L-shaped tail lamps sit below a roof spoiler with a recess in its center.2

Year by year

  1. September 2021 (G08)

    Facelift adds larger kidneys, headlights about 10 mm slimmer, a reshaped front bumper and three-dimensional LED tail lamps.9

  2. September 2021 (G08)

    Center screen grows from 10.25 to 12.3 inches; the start button moves onto the center console.921

  3. December 2021 (UK)

    Launch editions give way to M Sport on 19-inch wheels and M Sport Pro on 20-inch wheels.10

  4. 2025–2026

    New generation adopts upright kidneys and flush pop-out handles; a display at the windscreen base replaces the gauge pod.223

Don’t confuse it with

  • BMW X3 (G01)

    The G08 iX3 has a mostly closed grille and rear bumper inserts in place of the combustion X3's exhaust outlets.7

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $31.0K–$45.0K31

Price when newValue today
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $31,000–$45,000 2021 · $81,213 · UK Premier Edition (~$1.38/£)2021 · $85,353 · UK Premier Edition Pro (~$1.38/£)2021 · $82,427 · UK M Sport (~$1.38/£)2021 · $86,567 · UK M Sport Pro (~$1.38/£)2026 · $78,144 · UK 50 xDrive base (~$1.33/£)2027 · $62,850 · US 50 xDrive base2027 · $75,050 · US 50 xDrive as tested
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2021Price when new$81,213UK Premier Edition (~$1.38/£)
2021Price when new$85,353UK Premier Edition Pro (~$1.38/£)
2021Price when new$82,427UK M Sport (~$1.38/£)
2021Price when new$86,567UK M Sport Pro (~$1.38/£)
2026Price when new$78,144UK 50 xDrive base (~$1.33/£)
2027Price when new$62,850US 50 xDrive base
2027Price when new$75,050US 50 xDrive as tested
2026Value today$31,000–$45,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “1,007.7 km without a recharge”
    • “An iX3 double podium at Strabag”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 33 sources
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  2. The start of a new era. The new BMW iX3. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  3. Used BMW iX3 buying guide: The old-school electric Beemer evpowered.co.uk
  4. The first-ever BMW iX3 newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  5. BMW iX3 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  6. The BMW Concept iX3 newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  7. BMW iX3 - virtual debut of fully electric SUV on July 14 - paultan.org paultan.org
  8. BMW announces iX3 pricing and specification for the UK. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  9. The new BMW iX3 newsroom.bmwgroup.com
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  11. Neue Klasse: 1007.7 kilometres on a single charge bmwgroup.com
  12. Double victory: BMW iX3 named “World Car of the Year” and “World Electric Vehicle” 2026. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  13. THE NEW BMW iX3 M60 xDRIVE. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  14. BMW iX3: You can now configure your electric SAV online bmwblog.com
  15. BMW G01 – Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org
  16. 2027 BMW iX3 First Drive Review: The Neuest of Them All motortrend.com
  17. Tested: 2027 BMW iX3 Gets a Passing Grade caranddriver.com
  18. BMW iX3 review – a cheaper 500-mile alternative to the Volvo EX60 | evo evo.co.uk
  19. Precios para España: Nuevo BMW iX3 40 newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  20. BMW iX3 40 utökas med xDrive | BMW Group Sverige mynewsdesk.com
  21. BMW iX3 electric SUV gets an early facelift and M Sport trim | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  22. BMW iX3 Legend Edition to be available in Singapore. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  23. How BMW Is Driving Into the Future With the Neue Klasse - German Design Council german-design-council.de
  24. BMW X3 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  25. BMW iX3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Volvo XC40 Recharge: 2021 group test review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  26. BMW iX3 vs Mercedes GLC vs Volvo EX60: fight for EV SUV supremacy | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  27. BMW Wins the Strabag Green Rally for the Second Time / 55. Barum Czech Rally Zlín (14. - 16. 8. 2026) czechrally.com
  28. The BMW iX3 makes its film debut in Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.” newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  29. BMW brings modern mobility to the Sony Pictures film “Spider Man™: Brand New Day”. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  30. BMW iX3 and 5 Series Star in Spider-Man: Brand New Day bmwblog.com
  31. BMW iX3 2026: Price, Variants, Specs & Review — paultan.org paultan.org
  32. BMW iX3 used review: Price, Specs, Range & Reliability | Electrifying electrifying.com
  33. BMW iX3 gebraucht 11/2026: Preise & Wertverlust | zizo zizo.at
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  • evpowered.co.uk
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • paultan.org
  • evguide.uk
  • bmwgroup.com
  • bmwblog.com
  • de.wikipedia.org
  • motortrend.com
  • caranddriver.com
  • evo.co.uk
  • mynewsdesk.com
  • carbuyer.co.uk
  • german-design-council.de

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