BMW unveiled the all-electric iX3 crossover last July, but the company is already in the process of giving it a makeover. Why? BMW introduced the iX3 late in the life cycle of the regular X3. The third-generation X3, introduced in 2017, will soon get its mid-cycle refresh, which we spotted during testing, and it’s likely BMW wants the two to match stylistically. New spy shots show the iX3 with some M Performance features, which could indicate a dual-engine setup.
The iX3 arrived with a single-engine rear-wheel drive setup, but that lacks compared to its all-wheel-drive competitors. BMW is expected to offer an xDrive version of the iX3 with the refresh, and these new spy shots could be our first look. The company could also use the same twin-engine powertrain offered in the performance of the BMW i4 M. The iX3 in the new plans sports a different lower grille, different trim in the fender vents and a rear spoiler. different.
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The configuration of the single-engine powertrain could be virtually unchanged. The at means the redesigned iX3 will pack a 74 kilowatt-hour battery with a range of 460 kilometers (286 miles) on the WLTP test cycle. The powertrain delivers 282 horsepower (210 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters) of torque, which can send the crossover to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in 6.8 seconds. The current top speed of the iX3 is limited to 180 km / h. BMW can make a few changes that give it a bit more range and a bit more power, but those likely won’t be substantial changes.
The iX3 will likely also receive modest updates to its interior, much like what’s expected in the X3. We should take a first look at the new crossover and sportier X3 M later this year. The iX3 will likely follow soon after. Automakers from all walks of life are pushing electric vehicles, which means companies will have more competition.
BMW unveiled the all-electric iX3 crossover last July, but the company is already in the process of giving it a makeover. Why? BMW introduced the iX3 late in the life cycle of the regular X3. The third-generation X3, introduced in 2017, will soon get its mid-cycle refresh, which we spotted during testing, and it’s likely BMW wants the two to match stylistically. New spy shots show the iX3 with some M Performance features, which could indicate a dual-engine setup.
The iX3 arrived with a single-engine rear-wheel drive setup, but that lacks compared to its all-wheel-drive competitors. BMW is expected to offer an xDrive version of the iX3 with the refresh, and these new spy shots could be our first look. The company could also use the same twin-engine powertrain offered in the performance of the BMW i4 M. The iX3 in the new plans sports a different lower grille, different trim in the fender vents and a rear spoiler. different.
11 Pictures
The configuration of the single-engine powertrain could be virtually unchanged. The at means the redesigned iX3 will pack a 74 kilowatt-hour battery with a range of 460 kilometers (286 miles) on the WLTP test cycle. The powertrain delivers 282 horsepower (210 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters) of torque, which can send the crossover to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in 6.8 seconds. The current top speed of the iX3 is limited to 180 km / h. BMW can make a few changes that give it a bit more range and a bit more power, but those likely won’t be substantial changes.
The iX3 will likely also receive modest updates to its interior, much like what’s expected in the X3. We should take a first look at the new crossover and sportier X3 M later this year. The iX3 will likely follow soon after. Automakers from all walks of life are pushing electric vehicles, which means companies will have more competition.
