Engineering:BMW iX3
| BMW iX3 (G08) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Dadong, Shenyang (BBA) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | BMW CLAR platform |
| Related | BMW X3 (G01) |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Rear motor 210 kW (280 bhp) |
| Battery | 80 kWh lithium ion |
| Electric range | 279–286 mi (449–460 km) (WLTP) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm (112.8 in) |
| Length | 4,734 mm (186.4 in) |
| Width | 1,891 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,668 mm (65.7 in) |
The BMW iX3 is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW. It was presented at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show in April as the battery electric version of the BMW X3 (G01).[1] Built on the same platform as the conventional X3 with only subtle changes, it is the third car of the electric-focused BMW i family and the first battery electric BMW SUV.
Overview
The production version of the BMW iX3 was unveiled in July 2020. It has an 80 kWh battery pack with 73.83 kWh[2] usable capacity, which delivers up to 460 km (290 mi) of range based on the WLTP. The iX3 is powered by a single electric motor on the rear axle that produces 210 kW (282 hp) and accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 6.8 seconds. It has an electronically limited top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph).[3]
The iX3 was released to customers in 2021. Production began in September 2020 at BMW's factory in Dadong, Shenyang China.[4][5] It will not be available in the United States and Canada, reportedly due to the vehicle's limited range and sole rear-wheel-drive configuration.[6][7]
It features adaptive flat LED headlights, 19-inch bi-color wheels, three-dimensional LED taillights, it also features a BMW Live Cockpit Professional along with a 12-inch digital display and a 12-inch central touch screen and leather seats.[8]
Rear view
BMW iX3 Concept
BMW iX3 Concept
Powertrain
The electric powertrain is BMW's fifth-generation scalable electric drivetrain that is distinguished by a more compact design than that used by the existing BMW i3 with the electric motor, transmission, and power electrics grouped together in a single component. It does not feature rare-earth materials in its construction and allows BMW to significantly reduce production costs over the old model.[9]
The batteries consists of 188 prismatic cells and are positioned on the floor, lowering the centre of gravity by 75 mm.[3] Supported for 150 kW DC fast charging, the iX3 can be charged from 0 to 80 per cent in 34 minutes or 100 kilometres (62 mi) in 10 minutes. It has 510 litres (18 cu ft) of boot space, 40 L (1.4 cu ft) smaller than in a conventional X3.[4]
References
- ↑ O'Kane, Sean (25 April 2018). "BMW's iX3 is the company's first normal-looking all-electric car" (in en). https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/25/17279482/bmw-ix3-concept-specs-beijing-motor-show.
- ↑ "BMW iX3 (G08): engines & technical data | BMW.UK" (in en-GB). BMW. https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/iX3/2021/bmw-ix3-technical-data.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "This is it: the fully electric BMW iX3 SUV" (in en). 14 July 2020. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/it-fully-electric-bmw-ix3-suv.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "New BMW iX3: specs, prices and on-sale date" (in en). https://www.drivingelectric.com/bmw/750/new-bmw-ix3-specs-prices-and-sale-date.
- ↑ Llewellyn, Robert (24 June 2021). "Building the BMW iX3: A tour of BMW's space-age China factory [Video"]. Electrek. https://electrek.co/2021/06/24/building-the-bmw-ix3-a-tour-of-bmws-space-age-china-factory-video/.
- ↑ O'Kane, Sean (9 March 2020). "BMW's first long-range EV won't come to the US" (in en). https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/9/21171762/bmw-ix3-long-range-electric-suv-us-market-china-europe.
- ↑ "Finicky American demand changes path for BMW's crossover EV" (in en). 9 March 2020. https://www.autonews.com/sales/finicky-american-demand-changes-path-bmws-crossover-ev.
- ↑ "Configure your IX3". BMW. https://configure.bmw.de/de_DE/configure/G08/41DU/FKHSW,P0416,S01VA,S0223,S0230,S02PA,S02VB,S02VC,S0302,S03MC,S0413,S0423,S0430,S0431,S0481,S0494,S04LU,S04U0,S04U9,S04UR,S0534,S0548,S0552,S05AC,S05AL,S05AU,S05DA,S05DM,S0654,S06AE,S06AF,S06AK,S06C4,S06NW,S06U3,S06WD,S0710,S0715,S0760,S0775,S07EY,S0801,S0851,S0879,S08R9,S08TF,S08TR,S0925/EI0000E6,SE000001?expanded=true.
- ↑ "BMW Concept iX3 previews future Jaguar I-Pace rival". https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-beijing-motor-show/bmw-concept-ix3-previews-future-jaguar-i-pace-rival.
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