The BMW iX3 has a single rear-wheel drive model available for $114,900 before on-road costs, making it more affordable and offering greater range than its German archrivals.
When it debuts in November 2021, the 2022 BMW iX3 will be less expensive than the Audi e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC.
It costs more than $20,000 less than its German competitors, starting at $114,900 before on-road expenses. Additionally, it includes a complimentary five-year membership to the ChargeFox network of DC fast chargers.
It comes in a single rear-wheel drive configuration with a 210kW and 400Nm electric motor positioned in the rear.
Although they have all-wheel drive, the EQC and e-tron don’t have as much range as the iX3.
The iX3 has a range of 460 km on the WLTP test cycle, compared to 414 km for the EQC and between 336 km and 436 km for the e-tron, depending on the model.
With the iX3 adopting BMW’s most recent eDrive system, an integrated drive unit houses the motor, transmission, and power electronics in a single housing.
Like its X3-powered sibling, it features modernized interior and external style. The M Sport package is standard on the iX3.
It differs from the standard X3 with a distinctive grille, and blue external highlights are a free option. Unique 20-inch wheels that are allegedly more aerodynamic are also present, and the inside has blue highlights.
Additionally, an Oscar-winning composer named Hans Zimmer created a start/stop sound sequence.
According to BMW, a holistic approach to sustainability is a significant focus while creating the iX3.
When compared to the earlier battery in the i3, it has reduced the amount of raw cobalt by around a third, and it monitors compliance with social and environmental norms as part of the cobalt and lithium procurement process.
The larger iX crossover, which is based on a customized EV platform, will also be released by BMW in the fourth quarter of 2021. The 4 Series Gran Coupe-based i4 will follow in the first quarter of 2022.
BMW will now offer the X3 in gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric models thanks to the iX3.
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The updated BMW iX3 is now available for purchase.
With prices starting at PS58,850, BMW’s new iX3 electric SUV is now available for purchase in the UK. To learn more, continue reading.
- The iX3 and X3’s external appearance has been updated
- two iX3 variants only available in the UK
- more basic equipment
- a 279-mile radius
- HUD and Harman Kardon sound are added by the Premier Edition Pro bundle.
- Price starts at PS58,850 for the Premier Edition iX3.
The BMW iX3 electric SUV is currently available for purchase in the UK, with prices starting from PS58,850. The Mercedes EQC and Audi e-tron are alternatives to this improved iX3.
BMW lowers the cost of its electrified SUV built in China by $10,000.
- As of Thursday, BMW’s all-electric iX3 SUV will cost between 399,900 and 439,900 yuan ($61,713) in China, according to the German automaker’s website.
- From the initial price range of 470,000 to 510,000 yuan released in September, that represents a decrease of around $10,800.
- With the increased price, Tesla and Chinese start-ups are now more competitively priced locally than BMW’s China-built iX3.
On September 26, 2020, in Beijing, China, a BMW iX3 electric SUV will be on exhibit at the 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020) at the China International Exhibition Center.
TAIPEI — The all-electric iX3 SUV from German automaker BMW has seen its costs reduced in China, putting it more directly in competition with models from Tesla and Chinese start-ups like Nio.
According to BMW’s website, the iX3’s suggested retail price will begin at 399,900 yuan ($61,713) as of Thursday.
In comparison to the initial price of 470,000 yuan published in September, that is a reduction of 70,100 yuan, or roughly $10,800 and 15%.
BMW must have noticed softening demand for the iX3 at that price point, according to Tu Le, founder of Beijing-based advisory firm Sino Auto Insights. “For its size, the iX3 would be competing directly vs. the Tesla Model Y & NIO ES6, which both have starting prices substantially less than the iX3 prior to this cut,” Tu Le said. In the end, it wasn’t competitive.
A higher-end iX3 model now costs 439,900 yuan instead of 510,000 yuan after BMW reduced the price by the same 70,100 yuan. An email seeking comment from a company official did not receive a response right away.
According to Chinese media sources, Tesla earlier this year reduced the price of its China-made Model Y by 30% to 339,900 yuan from 488,000 yuan.
The ES6 electric vehicle from Chinese electric vehicle startup Nio ranges in price from 358,000 to 468,000 yuan.
BMW and Brilliance Auto have a joint venture where they produce the iX3 in China. According to the German carmaker, the joint venture will export its first vehicle—a car built in China—to other nations.
The latest electric vehicles from international automakers are progressively being introduced in China. The government has subsidized the purchase of electric vehicles and has expanded the infrastructure for battery charging in the nation, which has the largest auto market in the world.
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sales of new energy vehicles, which include both plug-in hybrid and pure electric automobiles, are anticipated to increase 40% to 1.8 million this year. Despite a decline in total auto sales and the coronavirus epidemic, the organization reported that new energy vehicle sales increased 10.9% last year to 1.367 million units.
Does the BMW iX3 exist?
In July 2020, the BMW iX3 production model was unveiled. According to the WLTP, the 80 kWh battery pack, which has a 73.83 kWh useable capacity, offers a range of up to 460 km (290 mi). The iX3 has a single electric motor at the back axle that generates 210 kW (282 horsepower) and has a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of 6.8 seconds. Its top speed is electrically constrained at 180 km/h (112 mph).
In 2021, the iX3 was made available to consumers. In September 2020, the BMW facility in Dadong, China, started producing cars. Due of the vehicle’s short range and only rear-wheel drive configuration, it won’t be offered in the United States or Canada.
It has leather seats, 19-inch bi-color wheels, adaptive flat LED headlights, and three-dimensional LED taillights. It also has a BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a 12-inch digital display and a 12-inch central touch screen.
What will the price of the BMW iX3 in Australia be?
The BMW iX3 starts at $114,900 including on-road expenses in Australia, placing it at the top of the redesigned X3 lineup.
It costs $10,000 more than the plug-in hybrid X3 xDrive30e (which has a real-world electric range of just about 40 km) yet is $4000 less expensive than the mid-range performance X3 M40i variant.
BMW X3 price in 2022:
- $74,900 for a BMW X3 sDrive20i
- $77,900 BMW X3 xDrive20d
- $89,900 BMW X3 xDrive30i
- $95,900 for a BMW X3 xDrive30d.
- $104,900 BMW X3 xDrive30e
- BMW iX3: $114,900
- X3 M40i BMW: $118,900
- $142,900 D/A BMW X3 M40i Frozen Edition
The BMW iX3 is one of the more reasonably priced electric SUVs from luxury automakers, undercutting most competitors by tens of thousands of dollars, even though $115,000 is not a small sum of money.
One contributing factor may be the fact that the iX3 is produced in Shenyang, China at the joint-venture BMW Brilliance Automotive plant, whereas the majority of X3 models exported to Australia are built in South Africa and the xDrive30e PHEV is American-made.
However, there are comparable-sized vehicles from well-known brands that provide comparable levels of performance, range, and features for significantly less money.
It’s important to note that the e-tron, EV6, and I-Pace are classified by the FCAI as big premium SUVs, whilst the Ioniq 5 and EQC belong to the same premium mid-size SUV segment as the iX3 and its X3 siblings.
Why can’t I buy a BMW iX3 in the USA?
The news that BMW would not be selling the iX3 in the USA in March 2020 was disappointing for American BMW fans. Reportedly, the business planned to concentrate on selling the BMW iX3 in China and Europe.
The United States does not considerably pressure manufacturers to offer electric cars, unlike China, the largest market for electric vehicles, or Europe, where there are strict fleet pollution standards. However, it does provide EV purchasers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500. But there’s a problem.
Internal Revenue Code Section 30D offered a tax credit of up to USD 7,500 on new PHEVs and EVs until August 15, 2022. If BMW had introduced the iX3 in the United States, this incentive would have been a huge draw for buyers. However, after August 16, 2022, when the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was passed by Congress, electric vehicles (EVs) whose final assembly was performed outside of North America are no longer qualified for federal tax credits. The change has provided BMW yet another excuse for delaying the American release of the iX3 manufactured in China.
Where it is sold, the iX3 does not generate a lot of sales. Only 37,939 units of the electrified midsize SUV were able to be sold by BMW Group in 2021. In 2021, that accounted for about 10% of X3 sales. However, compared to H1 2022 (10,009 units), sales have increased in 2022, with 21,548 units supplied in the first half of the year. The BMW iX is sold in the United States, unlike the BMW iX3.
The BMW iX3 is produced where?
It’s for those who want a crossover for its elevated driving position and large trunk rather than for off-roading. The majority of crossover customers, especially in China and the US, will then be those who want electric crossovers.
The iX3 is produced in China. Not that it matters; the Munich plant, as well as the US factory where the standard X3 is produced, use the same exact materials and build quality.
It utilizes the most recent battery, electronics, and motor generation from BMW despite the layout appearing to be compromised. Both the battery and the motor now have significantly higher energy and power densities. Therefore, more come from smaller sizes. They can also be seen in the i4 saloon and will also be in the iX SUV, both of which have a specific floorplan and can accommodate a larger battery to increase range.
The iX3 is far less expensive than its lightning-fast 4WD rivals (think Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 and Audi e-tron 50). The Premier Edition before the makeover cost PS58,850, while the Pro cost PS61,850. Currently, a M Sport costs PS60,970, and a M Sport Pro costs PS69,970.
How long does it take to get a BMW iX3?
- Since BMW’s combustion engine vehicles continue to have extremely slow delivery schedules, many of these models won’t be available until the beginning of 2023. Although we are already seeing significant improvements in the delivery times for the 1 and 2 Series, many of our customers have been waiting for these vehicles for 10 months longer than anticipated.
- Delivery timelines are currently estimated at 9 months for the 1 series–8 series, although this can change as customers are frequently pulled ahead due to cancellations.
- Stock of the BMW iX3 M Sport pro and iX40 M Sport is currently available.
- We do notice some cancellations because the iX50 M Sport has been quite popular because to the extended range, but a factory order is anticipated to take 9 to 12 months to arrive.
- Currently, the delivery period for the BMW i4 is one year.