Global Debut The New BMW IX3, Premium Electric SUV With A Tempuh Distance Of 805 Km

The New BMW iX3. (doc BMW Global Newsroom)

JAKARTA - The luxury BMW automaker has officially introduced its newest electric SUV or The New BMW iX3, which is the first model of the Neue Classe lineup, an important foundation for the brand's future.

By design, this car has a bolder look even though it seems minimalist. The front facia comes with a very distinctive vertical grille combined with a horizontal light all over the LED, making it offer a modern and dynamic impression.

BMW AG chairman Oliver Zipse, said the Neue Classe is the company's biggest future project and marks a huge leap in terms of technology, driving experience, and design.

"It's practical that everything about it is new, but also more like BMW than ever. Our entire product range will benefit from Neue Classe's innovation regardless of its driving technology. What starts as a bold vision has now become a reality. BMW iX3 is the first Neue Classe model to enter series production. We're not just bringing the next generation of one of the most successful fully electric vehicles to the road, we're launching a new era for BMW, "he said, quoted from his official website, Sunday, September 7.

Entering the cabin, this car comes with a center console that has used the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, and a free-designed central screen, as well as Operating System X. The car cockpit also focuses on the driver, as it is equipped with a 3D futuristic steering wheel and head-up display to provide important information without diverting the driver's view from the road.

In terms of performance, iX3 2026 offers extraordinary performance. Equipped with a configuration of two motors that move the four wheels, this car is capable of producing a combined power of 463 dk and 642 Nm, allowing the car to shoot up from 0 to 100 km/hour in just 4.9 seconds. The peak speed is limited to 209 km/hour.

Another interesting thing offered is the advanced 800V architecture, BMW iX3 offers super fast charging. Drivers can increase the range to 372 km in just 10 minutes of charging at compatible stations. This car also has a maximum distance of up to 805 km. Interesting isn't it?

Later, mass production of BMW iX3 2026 will begin in Hungary in November 2025. The car is scheduled to enter the European market in the spring of 2026 and the United States in the summer of 2026.

In addition, especially for a special version for the Chinese market, it will be produced locally from mid-2026. Of course, it will get a slight change that is tailored to local demand.