The revealing of BMW’s first reborn Neue Klasse mannequin is simply across the nook, and as we strategy the official debut, new particulars concerning the 2026 BMW iX3 (NA5) are rising. Whereas BMW has already shared insights into the next-generation battery and electrical motor know-how, the most recent replace (from unofficial sources) focuses on shade choices, revealing a mixture of acquainted and recent paints.
New and Previous Colours
Based on well-known BMW insider ynguldyn, the second-generation BMW iX3 NA5 will launch with a various shade palette, that includes each basic BMW colours and new additions. Some returning favorites embody Alpine White and Black Sapphire, a staple throughout BMW’s lineup. Brooklyn Gray stays a stylish, fashionable shade, whereas Fireplace/Vegas Purple brings a daring, sporty contact. New additions to the vary embody Polarized Gray, a recent tackle BMW’s signature gray tones, Ocean Wave Blue, and Smokey Inexperienced, a shade which might be much like what the MINI Countryman provides. Whereas these colours are believable, the provision of BMW Particular person colours stays unsure. From our personal sources we’re listening to that frozen colours like Mineral White, Frozen Area Silver and Frozen Ocean Wave Blue are additionally on the desk, however at a later date.
So it’s unclear whether or not BMW’s Debrecen plant, the place the iX3 can be produced, can be geared up to deal with bespoke paintwork from launch. Nonetheless, BMW usually expands its shade choices post-launch, which means extra choices may grow to be accessible later.
6 Neue Klasse Fashions By 2028
Past aesthetics, the 2026 BMW iX3 will paved the way for the six new electrical autos launching by 2028. The SUV measures roughly 4,780 mm in size, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,635 mm in top, with a wheelbase of two,895 mm. Cargo capability is rumored to start out at 520 liters with the rear seats in place and expands to 1,750 liters when folded down, making it a spacious choice within the premium electrical SUV phase.
A serious spotlight of the next-gen iX3 is BMW’s Gen6 battery know-how. This improve replaces the present prismatic cells with new spherical cells, bettering vitality density by 20 p.c, charging speeds by 30 p.c, and vary by 30 p.c. Because of this, the iX3 is anticipated to realize a WLTP-estimated vary of between 750 and 900 km, relying on the variant and tire choice. These figures symbolize a big leap from the current-generation iX3, making it one among BMW’s longest-range EVs up to now.
BMW iX3 M60 – The High Mannequin
The iX3 50 xDrive would be the first mannequin to launch in Europe, adopted by further variants, together with the iX3 40, iX3 40 xDrive, and the high-performance iX3 M60 xDrive. Though BMW has not launched official energy figures, hypothesis means that the M60 xDrive mannequin may ship not less than 600 horsepower, positioning it as a high-performance contender within the premium electrical SUV market.
BMW started producing pre-production fashions of the iX3 in November 2024, with sequence manufacturing for European prospects set to start by the top of 2025. Nonetheless, markets outdoors of Europe, together with North America and Asia, should wait till March 2026 for manufacturing to start.
