BMW iX3

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BMW iX3 (G08)
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Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2020–present
AssemblyChina: Dadong, Shenyang (BBA)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel drive
PlatformBMW CLAR platform
RelatedBMW X3 (G01)
Powertrain
Electric motorRear motor 210 kW (280 bhp)
Battery80 kWh lithium ion
Electric range279–286 mi (449–460 km) (EPA)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,864 mm (112.8 in)
Length4,734 mm (186.4 in)
Width1,891 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,668 mm (65.7 in)

The BMW iX3 is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW. It was presented at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show in April as the battery electric version of the BMW X3 (G01).[1] Built on the same platform as the conventional X3 with only subtle changes, it is the third car of the electric-focused BMW i family and the first battery electric BMW SUV.

Overview[]

The production version of the BMW iX3 was unveiled in July 2020. It has an 80 kWh battery pack with 73.83 kWh[2] usable capacity, which delivers up to 460 km (290 mi) of range based on the WLTP. The iX3 is powered by a single electric motor on the rear axle that produces 210 kW (282 hp) and accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 6.8 seconds. It has an electronically limited top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph).[3]

The iX3 was released to customers in 2021. Production began in September 2020 at BMW's factory in Dadong, China.[4][5] It will not be sold in the United States reportedly due to the vehicle's limited range and sole rear-wheel-drive configuration.[6][7]

It features adaptive flat LED headlights, 19-inch bi-color wheels, three-dimensional LED taillights, it also features a BMW Live Cockpit Professional along with a 12-inch digital display and a 12-inch central touch screen and leather seats.[8]

  • Rear view

  • BMW iX3 Concept

  • BMW iX3 Concept

Powertrain[]

The electric powertrain is BMW's fifth-generation scalable electric drivetrain that is distinguished by a more compact design than that used by the existing BMW i3 with the electric motor, transmission, and power electrics grouped together in a single component. It does not feature rare-earth materials in its construction and allows BMW to significantly reduce production costs over the old model.[9]

The batteries consists of 188 prismatic cells and are positioned on the floor, lowering the centre of gravity by 75 mm.[3] Supported for 150 kW DC fast charging, the iX3 can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 34 minutes or 100 kilometres (62 mi) in 10 minutes. It has 510 litres (18 cu ft) of boot space, 40 l (1.4 cu ft) smaller than in a conventional X3.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ O'Kane, Sean (2018-04-25). "BMW's iX3 is the company's first normal-looking all-electric car". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
  2. ^ "BMW iX3 (G08): engines & technical data | BMW.UK". www.bmw.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  3. ^ a b "This is it: the fully electric BMW iX3 SUV". Top Gear. 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  4. ^ a b "New BMW iX3: specs, prices and on-sale date". DrivingElectric. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  5. ^ Llewellyn, Robert (2021-06-24). "Building the BMW iX3: A tour of BMW's space-age China factory [Video]". Electrek. Fully Charged.
  6. ^ O'Kane, Sean (2020-03-09). "BMW's first long-range EV won't come to the US". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  7. ^ "Finicky American demand changes path for BMW's crossover EV". Automotive News. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  8. ^ "configure your IX3". Archived from the original on 2021-11-05.
  9. ^ "BMW Concept iX3 previews future Jaguar I-Pace rival - Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk.

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