It’s impossible to overstate the importance of the new BMW iX3, the first vehicle built off the $18bn Neue Klasse platform, the biggest investment in the company’s history.

Only a single variant will be available at launch, the iX3 50 xDrive, priced from $109,000 plus on-road costs, though there are some options to deal with which we’ll cover in a moment.

Expect the range to fill out both upwards and downwards, with the possibility of a sub-Luxury Car Tax threshold ($91,387) entry point, but initially the 50 xDrive will be the only option.

It uses a pair of electric motors (one front; one rear) that produce 345kW/645Nm for a 0-100km/h sprint of 4.9sec. Getting the same performance from the internal combustion X3 requires the $130,600 (+ORCs) M50.

The motors are fed by a 108kWh battery pack that provides up to 805km of range, while the new 800-volt architecture supports up to 400kW DC charging for a 10-80 per cent fill-up in 21 minutes. At the maximum AC charge rate of 22kW a 0-100 per cent fill needs 5.5 hours.

Standard equipment levels are healthy, with the M Sport package, 20-inch wheels, 3D head-up display, Harman Kardon stereo, panoramic glass sunroof, heated front seats and steering wheel, power tailgate and the 43.3-inch BMW Panoramic Vision screen that stretches from A-pillar to A-pillar.  

A full equipment list can be found at the bottom of this article.

White is the only standard colour, with all metallics being an additional $2000 and the Frozen Space Silver $6000, while six alloy wheel designs ranging from 20 to 22 inches are available ranging from no-cost options to $7700.

The $3500 M Sport Package Pro includes red M Sport brake calipers, M seat belts and steering wheel, M sport front seats and a glass kidney grille, black high-gloss diffuser and black high-gloss mirror caps.

On the inside there is the choice of black, white or castanea (brown) Veganza or a black Veganza/Performtex combination, while black and grey leather options are offered for $4000. Finally, a tow hitch is $2500.

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is expected to launch in Australia mid-year.  

2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive Standard Equipment

20-inch wheels 22kW AC charging Professional 400kW DC charging 800V electrical architecture Acoustic protection for pedestrians Alarm system Ambient light Automatic air conditioning Automatic tailgate operation BMW 3D Head-up Display BMW Digital Premium – 3-year duration BMW Dynamic Performance Control BMW Iconic Glow exterior package BMW Panoramic Vision Control display in Free-Cut Design Comfort Access system incl. Digital Key Plus DAB+ tuner Driving Assistant Plus Active Cruise Control Steering and Lane Control Assistant Fast charging cable, mode 3 HiFi loudspeaker system Harman Kardon Intelligent charging flap Luggage compartment separating net M Sport Package M Sport Brakes, Blue M roof spoiler in body colour Multifunction Charger, Mode 2 Multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger Panoramic glass sunroof with climate comfort glazing Parking Assistant Plus Seat adjustment, electric, with memory Seat heating for driver and front passenger Sports steering wheel Storage compartment under bonnet Steering wheel heating Sun protection glazing Tyre pressure monitoring system Tyre repair kit Plus Veganza upholstery

2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive Options

Colours

Alpine White – standard  Black Sapphire Metallic – $2000 M Brookley Grey Metallic – $2000 Space Silver Metallic – $2000 Fire Red Metallic – $2000 Ocean Wave Blue Metallic – $2000 Eucalyptus Green Metallic – $2000 BMW Individual Polarised Grey – $2000 BMW Individual Frozen Space Silver – $6000

Wheels

20-inch M light alloy – standard 20-inch M aerodynamic – no-cost option 21-inch M light alloy – $2500 21-inch M aerodynamic – $2500 22-inch BMW Individual aerodynamic – $5300 22-inch M light alloy – $7700

M Sport Package Pro – $3500

Upholstery

Veganza black – no-cost option Veganza white – no-cost option Veganza castanea – no-cost option Veganza/Performtex black – no-cost option Individual leather black – $4000 Individual leather Adelaide Grey – $4000

BMW Individual steering wheel – $300

Trailer tow hitch preparation – $2500

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