BMW iX3 has been upgraded internally and externally, with a cruising range of 800 kilometers, attracting attention

BMW is about to usher in an important milestone in its electrification transformation. The first model iX3 has high hopes. Its success will directly affect BMW’s electrification layout in the next ten years.

According to the editor’s understanding, the iX3 prototype is currently undergoing intense testing and improvement work, and is expected to be officially put into production in 18 months. At that time, it will join BMW's product line as a 2026 model and be sold together with the facelifted model of the fuel-powered X3. Although the test car is heavily camouflaged, we can still get a glimpse of some design features of the iX3. iX3 incorporates classic BMW design elements, such as the Hofmeister corner of the rear window, while also absorbing the bolder design of BMW's latest concept cars, such as the wide closed front face.

#The interior of the new car is not very clear based on the current spy photos. But it can be seen that the new car adopts a design style similar to the Vision Neue Klasse. Especially in terms of the instrument panel, the new car cancels the traditional instrument display and chooses a more advanced head-up display system to project information on the front windshield to provide drivers with a more intuitive and convenient information display.

In terms of technology, the Neue Klasse platform adopts an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture and is equipped with BMW’s newly developed sixth-generation battery. This new battery uses a smaller cylindrical design, replacing the previous prismatic battery, thereby improving battery energy density and driving range. According to BMW, these improvements will bring the iX3's cruising range to about 800 kilometers, while charging time will also be reduced by 30%. In addition, the new battery also has the advantages of more compact packaging, lower overall height and lighter weight.

iX3 is expected to offer a variety of power options, including single-motor and dual-motor powertrains, as well as rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive layout. The entry-level single-motor model may be named iX3 40, while the high-end models are expected to launch M60 xDrive and iX3 M performance versions with a maximum power of up to 600 horsepower.

Although the iX3 is currently only produced in China, with the launch of the Neue Klasse series, the new iX3 will be produced at the flagship plant in Munich, Germany, and other BMW plants in Mexico. In addition, BMW also plans to launch a long-wheelbase version of the iX3 (codenamed NA6) to meet the special needs of the Chinese market. This move will further expand iX3's market coverage and increase sales in China.

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