BMW’s upcoming iX3 Neue Klasse SUV (codename NA5) is inching nearer to its huge debut, and new spy photographs give us the clearest look but at this absolutely electrical mannequin. Noticed throughout testing in Hungary, the iX3 is about to hit the market in 2025 as a part of BMW’s “new” Neue Klasse lineup. Once we first noticed the iX3 prototypes in 2023, they had been outfitted with short-term lighting items. Now, these new pictures reveal the production-ready headlights and taillights.
No Frunk Proven, However…
One of many extra attention-grabbing reveals is what’s beneath the hood. In contrast to many EVs that characteristic a entrance trunk (frunk), the iX3 in these pictures reveals a hood area occupied by mechanical parts. However that may very well be a decoy as a result of in response to our sources, the brand new BMW iX3 will certainly have a small frunk area. The spy pictures additionally affirm that the iX3 has opted for flush door handles, a less complicated and extra sensible alternative in comparison with the handles proven on the Imaginative and prescient Neue Klasse X idea. Whereas much less futuristic, these handles strike a very good steadiness between usability and magnificence. Thicker B-pillars are additionally noticeable, as are barely up to date entrance and rear bumpers. Total, the Neue Klasse-based SUV doesn’t stray too removed from the idea earlier than it.
We additionally get a glimpse on the inside design which can characteristic the brand new Panoramic Show. Behind the infotainment, BMW is placing this ultra-wide show extending from one pillar to the opposite which can combine wit the central show and with a conventional head-up display. All these shows will run on BMW’s next-generation working system, iDrive 10—or presumably iDrive X, if BMW opts for the flashier identify.
Vary Anticipated Up To 800 KM
Other than a recent design language and a simplified inside with iDrive X (however no rotary knob), the brand new iX3 will usher in Gen6 batteries. Changing the present prismatic cells, the brand new spherical cells are going to have a 20% increased power density. BMW touts a 30% increase in charging pace and vary. The electrical crossover is predicted to supply roughly 800 kilometers (almost 500 miles) of vary within the WLTP cycle. Logic tells us the extra aerodynamic i3 sedan will ship even better autonomy. BMW additionally introduced that its upcoming Neue Klasse fashions will characteristic bidirectional charging expertise. This new characteristic will allow the automobiles not solely to recharge their batteries but in addition to provide electrical energy again to the ability grid or on to units.
The preliminary rollout will embody the next fashions: BMW iX3 40, 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive. We anticipate the ability output to vary from 275 horsepower for the entry-level iX3 40 to not less than 560 horsepower for the iX3 M60 xDrive. The beefier variant will supposedly have 21-inch wheels together with M Sport brakes and suspension. Higher seats and an upgraded sound system will likely be a part of the usual tools, too.
The NA5 BMW iX3 is scheduled to enter manufacturing in lower than a 12 months at BMW’s new manufacturing unit in Debrecen, Hungary. The i3 sedan “NA0” will comply with in 2026 from the Munich manufacturing unit in Germany [Spy Photos: SH Proshots]
