The BMW iX3 SUV ‘sneaks in’ the presentation of the i4

The Bavarian brand presented the new BMW i4 concept online (preview of the future production version of the BMW i4 ) but during the event some interesting information about the BMW iX3 was also made public.

iX3 reveal during the presentation

Taking advantage of the occasion and without giving any prior hints, BMW showed a few slides in which, for a few seconds the electric version of BMW X3 appeared. From these, images we can say that the final version is very similar, at least aesthetically, to the concept version.


What we know so far, the BMW iX3 will be built in China and from there will be exported to different markets.

The iX3 was presented at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show as the first pure electric SUV of the German brand. The specifications that has been reported shows that the electric motor that will drive the new iX3 will have a maximum power of 290 hp and a torque of 400 Nm that allows a high initial acceleration even when driving at higher speeds due to BMW’s exclusive improved technology.

The electric motor used in the BMW iX3 production will send all the power directly to the rear axle. The entire system will be powered by a high voltage battery whose cells are grouped into modules in specialized BMW production locations and finally assembled as high voltage battery packs for each model.

The battery is located flat on the floor of the vehicle, increasing the aerodynamics and reducing the center of gravity without affecting the cabin or the cargo space of the trunk.The battery will have a net energy content of 74 kWh, which will ensure, according to BMW calculations, a range of 440 kilometers based on WLTP rating. It will have an energy consumption below 20 kWh/100 km.

The iX3 is expected to make its debut in the market by the end of 2020, but to see it in Europe we will probably have to wait until 2021. It will cost around 70,000 euros or 79,000 US dollars.

Author: Nabeel K
Email: nabeel@wheelsjoint.com



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