Overview
- BMW unveiled the iX3 40 on Tuesday with rear-wheel drive, an 82.6 kWh battery, and a WLTP range of about 395 miles.
- The entry model is priced at €63,400 in Germany and £53,250 in the UK, with European deliveries slated for summer 2026.
- BMW revealed a China-specific iX3 Long Wheelbase on Monday that stretches the wheelbase by 108 mm to 3,005 mm to boost rear-seat space.
- China-focused changes include pull-type door handles to meet a 2027 safety standard that restricts flush electronic handles, plus locally built software and driver aids integrating Huawei, Alibaba, DeepSeek, Amap, and Momenta.
- The LWB will be built by BMW Brilliance in Shenyang with 50L xDrive production starting June 2026, exports planned to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India, and an India launch confirmed for early 2027.