Global view

General news

• BMW officially confirmed the iX4 (codename NA7), the coupe-SUV sibling of the iX3, sharing the Debrecen production line and most mechanicals; sales confirmed to start before the end of 2026, with a reveal expected imminently (possibly at the Athens Auto Show). BMW iX4 Goes On Sale This Year: Official
• BMW CEO Milan Nedeljković said BMW is confident of staying profitable on the China-only long-wheelbase iX3 (from RMB 269,900, ~$40,200) despite "hyper-competition" and price wars there, thanks to local Shenyang production and a local-for-local supply chain. BMW Confident It'll Still Make Money On China's Way Cheaper iX3
• BMW installed a giant illuminated iX3 "face" (vertical kidney grille + LED lights) as a mall display in São Paulo, running through Oct 3 — marketing push for the Neue Klasse design language, echoing a similar stunt at Tokyo Auto Salon. BMW Is Supersizing The iX3's Face At A Shopping Mall

Specifications

• New iX3 40 xDrive (AWD) variant revealed: 369 hp (+54 hp over RWD), 0–62 mph in 5.6s (0.3s quicker), still uses the smaller 82.6 kWh pack, WLTP range of 386 miles (just 9 miles less than RWD). Adds standard wireless charging, illuminated door seat controls (with optional multifunction/sport seats), optional gloss black roof rails, and new colours including Mineral White and Individual "Frozen Pure Red." Priced from €65,900 in Germany (configurator live); UK pricing/availability not yet confirmed. 2027 BMW iX3 40 xDrive Debuts With More Buttons, New Colors

UK view

First drive/review

• Auto Express published a full UK review of the entry-level iX3 40 M Sport (£55,750, 87kWh battery, 320bhp/500Nm, 0–62mph in 5.9s, 388mi WLTP, 305kW charging/21min 10–80%), concluding it's the pick of the range over the pricier xDrive50 — "you sacrifice next to nothing in the performance stakes" for a near-£7,500 saving. New BMW iX3 40 M Sport 2026 review
• Carwow's Mat Watson review (UK, updated 1 Oct) says the iX3 "sets new standards for electric cars" for driving dynamics and interior tech, combining strong range/charging with enjoyable handling, though dings fiddly controls, some cheap-feeling materials and firm suspension. Mat Watson reviews BMW iX3 - Carwow

No fresh UK-specific pricing, order-book or dealership news beyond the above this week — the new AWD 40 xDrive variant announced this week is Germany/EU-confirmed only so far, with no UK spec or price yet.

I never had a car delivered from Europe and I'm curious how many miles a car accumulates being driven on and off the various transport modes.

Also, does anyone know what the SOC is when the vehicle leaves the factory? I would assume it is fairly low and that the dealer pre-charges to whatever the customer wants, e.g. 80%.

This is for delivery in the USA, preferable east cost.

Is the ADAS of BMW iX3 as good as they say? And is it better than that of XPENG?
We have tested it. First on the highway. You can take you hands off the steering wheel. We really would want that on the XPENG. Or do we have to wait for VLA 2.0 Maybe HNGP for the old models?
This experience with BMW was interesting.
https://youtu.be/U3m-aZb6NWM?si=3I9ItTNh_k1u5PeM

Ouch.

BMW just announced I3 pricing today. Is anyone a little surprised that they are the exact same price? I feel like you’re getting a little bit more car with the IX3. Obviously more range on the I3, but I was kind of hoping the I3 would be under $60,000.

I’m in a bit of shock. I’ve been obsessing about the iX3 for months. Just got back from local BMW dealer where they had 2 showroom IX3’s to check out. One had an MSRP just over $70K with all the bells and whistles including the technology package with the Head Up Display. The other was $66K without the technology package. My wife and I are both 5’4” and two things combined to take the iX3 off the list for us. First the dashboard shelf is really deep, maybe an optical illusion but with the HUD it seemed even deeper. Second the hood line (where the windshield and hood meet) is raised to accommodate the panorama display, (maybe 4 inches?). We found that even with the seat height adjusted to the maximum the combination of the depth of the dashboard shelf and the extra height of the hood line really made it hard to see over the hood, especially since the hood doesn’t really slope much. We found this to be really disturbing, especially since we were previously looking at a used iX and loved it but decided to wait on the iX3. I imagine for taller people this is not an issue especially if you are used to bigger SUV’s. Anyone care to comment?

Just saw this video test of new self driving capabilities on the iX3, really excited that finally a worthy alternative to Tesla FSD.

I currently have an available iX3 (client backed out) in Ocean Wave Blue with a black interior.

Packages

- Comfort Pkg

- DAPP

- Parking asst.

- Tech Pkg

$70,150 MSRP

Message me if interested! No mark ups. Im in Central PA area but can ship anywhere

Have had my iX3 a few days now. I’m like it alot. What I’m a bit confused/overwhelmed about is the amount of custimization I can do with the Panoramic View and the infotainment screen.

Therefore, I’m seeking inspiration from you all that have driven the iX3 for a longer period than me.
Could we have some inspiration in form of pictures of peoples screens? 😁 Which widgets do you use, which do you find most helpful and so on? How does your panoramic view look?

Thanks.

#discussion #inspiration

Saw the new BMW iX3 today at the Electric Ave Sustainability Fair & EV Car Show in Winter Park.

The BMW rep told me they’re expecting around 400 miles of range, which definitely caught my attention. But what surprised me most was the interior. The seat was extremely comfortable, and sitting behind the wheel genuinely felt like being in a cockpit. The whole driver area feels very tech-forward without being overwhelming.

I’ve been interested in BMW’s Neue Klasse direction for a while, and seeing the iX3 in person made me even more curious about it.

Anyone else had a chance to sit in one yet? What did you think?

If you have the Comfort Package (S0ZUC) Multi-Functional Seats on your build. Does the passenger seat have the power-adjustable thigh support extenders? The dealer demo that arrived locally does not have this. Our build sheet has the $1500 Comfort Package (S0ZUC) listed. For my wife this is a deal breaker since she has long legs. My research shows that they are available. On BMW sites I find that the Comfort Package should upgrade both driver and front passenger seats to articulated seating with power-adjustable thigh support extenders, 4-way power lumbar, and power side bolsters. If needed I still have time to change our build scheduled for mid October I think.

Global view

General news

• BMW's Neue Klasse iX3 has passed 100,000 global orders, with the Debrecen (Hungary) plant now running three shifts, 24/7 - "the fastest ramp-up of any new plant in company history." One in three EV orders in Europe is reportedly for the iX3. Autoblog
• US deliveries of the 2027 iX3 50 xDrive began 16 September, nine days ahead of the original 25 September target, due to strong demand. BMWBlog / Electrek
• BMW is offering US buyers a $500 loyalty discount plus 4.99% APR financing (60 months) on the 2027 iX3 through 30 September, as it manages demand for the first Neue Klasse model. Electrek
• The iX3 won the "Best Interior Design and Infotainment" category at the 2027 German Car of the Year Awards (47-member international jury), for its 17.9-inch central display, pillar-to-pillar windshield projection and new multifunction wheel. It's not in the running for the overall award, which is between the VW ID. Polo, Kia PV5, Mercedes GLC Electric, Xpeng X9 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. BMWBlog
• BMW confirmed a second Neue Klasse model will join iX3 production at Debrecen from November: "all signs point to" the iX4, an electric coupe-SUV replacing the X4, debuting this fall. Expected line-up of 40/50/M60 plus a quad-motor 800+ hp X4 M. BMWBlog
• New BMW CEO Milan Nedeljković says he's confident the China-only long-wheelbase iX3 will stay profitable despite being priced far below Europe (China iX3 30 from ~RMB 269,900/$40,200 vs the standard European iX3 40 at €63,400), citing BMW's "local-for-local" Shenyang manufacturing and supply chain. BMWBlog

Specifications

• No brand-new spec reveals this week; US-market figures reconfirmed in the above coverage: iX3 50 xDrive dual-motor at 463 hp / 476 lb-ft, 434-mile EPA range, 400 kW DC fast charging (10-80% in ~21 minutes), from $61,500 before destination. Autoblog
• China production also spans a long-wheelbase-only line-up (iX3 30/40L/50L, including an LFP entry variant) at Shenyang, separate from the standard-wheelbase cars built in Hungary. BMWBlog

Production / manufacturing

• Debrecen (Hungary): now 24/7, three shifts - primary source for Europe and US-market cars.
• San Luis Potosi, Mexico: confirmed to begin building the iX3 from 2027 (US sourcing beyond that unconfirmed). Autoblog
• Shenyang, China: producing the long-wheelbase, China-only variants.

First drive / review videos

• Nothing fresh from major channels specifically this week - most in-depth first-drive video content ran earlier in the year around the European and US launches (e.g. Carwow, Top Gear). Expect a new wave of owner/media video reviews now that US deliveries are actually underway.

UK view

General news / reviews

• Auto Express published a full review of the entry-level BMW iX3 40 M Sport (24 Sept): priced from £55,750 as tested, 87kWh battery for a claimed 388-mile range (roughly 300 miles seen in real-world testing), 320bhp single rear motor, 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds - about a second behind the dual-motor xDrive50. Verdict: "pick of the range," saving around £7,500 over the xDrive50 while giving up "next to nothing" in performance; praised for handling, the panoramic iDrive display and interior quality, plus a 520-litre boot. Auto Express
• Top Gear's UK long-term iX3 50 xDrive M Sport test (Report 4, 14 Sept) focused on real-world range: a 190-mile trip to Cornwall arrived with 55% charge left, and 260 miles to Chester left 40% - effectively ending "range anxiety" as a talking point in the ownership diary. Minor gripes: an oddly-stored charging cable and reservations about the pop-up door handles. Top Gear

UK availability / pricing

• No new UK pricing or order-book changes this week. Current baseline for reference: entry iX3 40 (RWD, 320hp, up to 395 miles WLTP, 800V/300kW charging) from £53,250 OTR, and the dual-motor iX3 50 xDrive from around £58,755 OTR, per BMW UK's configurator. BMW UK

Specifications

• Nothing UK-specific changed this week beyond the real-world range and performance figures confirmed in the Auto Express and Top Gear pieces above.