BMW’s fully electric iX3 crossover will
launch in the UK next summer in Premier Edition and Premier Edition Pro specs,
priced from £ 61,900 (US$ 80,355) and £ 64,900 (US$ 84,250) respectively. To put that
into perspective, the X3 upon which it’s based, starts from £ 41,485 while the
larger and more luxurious X6, from £ 60,835. However, it is likely that BMW will
eventually add more affordable versions to the range.
Thanks to the iX3, BMW’s X3 range will
become the carmaker’s first nameplate to be offered with pure-electric drive, a
plug-in hybrid system, as well as gasoline and diesel options, at least in
European markets.
In the UK, you can choose between four
exterior metallic body paint colors (Carbon Black, Mineral White, Phytonic Blue
and Sophisto Grey) and two exterior trim colors (Brushed Aluminum or High Gloss
Black). You also get 20-inch wheels (Black), an automatic tailgate, adaptive
suspension and a panoramic sunroof – all this as standard on the iX3 Premier
Edition.
You can also have your Vernasca leather in
a choice of four colors, to go with the Sensatec dashboard, sun protection
glazing, ambient lighting and electric seats. Meanwhile, wireless phone
charging, heated front seats and BMW’s latest driver assistance tech (Driving
Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant, BMW Live Cockpit Professional) are
all optional extras.
As for the more expensive iX3 Premier
Edition Pro, it adds a head-up display, the Harman Kardon surround sound
system, Gesture Control, Parking Assistant Plus, Automatic high-beam assistant,
Comfort access and Lumbar support. You can even get it with the BMW
IconicSounds Electric, developed in collaboration with Hans Zimmer.
The BMW iX3’s drivetrain consists of a 80
kWh battery pack and an electric motor with 282 HP and 400 Nm of
torque. It can get you from zero to 96 km/h in 6.8 seconds and offers 460 km of range on a full charge as per the WLTP cycle.
