Overview
- The dual‑motor iX3 50 xDrive launches with about 463 hp from a roughly 108 kWh pack, BMW‑claimed 800+ km WLTP range, NACS compatibility and up to 400 kW DC fast‑charging.
- Reviews from Spain report precise steering, composed ride and a major UI reset featuring a pillar‑to‑pillar Panoramic Vision projection plus a 17.9‑inch rhomboid touchscreen, replacing the iDrive controller.
- BMW confirms a staggered rollout: Europe starts in 2026, Australia gets the 50 xDrive in mid‑2026, and an entry rear‑wheel‑drive variant for Europe arrives end‑2026 with Australia to follow in early 2027.
- Feature cadence is now mapped: heated rear seats (standard first in Japan and South Korea) and roof rails from March 2026, unspecified new charging hardware from March 2026, new wheels and Individual colors from July 2026, an upgraded wireless phone tray from November 2026, and optional adaptive M suspension from March 2027; ventilated front seats are confirmed to arrive later with timing to be announced.
- Production begins in Debrecen, Hungary, with a China‑built long‑wheelbase version due in 2026 and Mexico output set for 2027, while additional variants such as a lower‑cost iX3 40 are confirmed and higher‑performance editions (including an M60 and a full M) are reported by insider sources.