BMW iX3 Reviews, Specs, For Sale & News in Australia

BMW iX3

The BMW iX3 first launched globally in 2020 as the German brand's initial fully electric mid-size SUV. Built to target premium crossover buyers transitioning to zero-emission driving, it adapted the existing petrol X3 platform. The rear-wheel-drive model offered a familiar luxury interior alongside conventional SUV proportions and styling.

The model shifted from its original shared platform to a dedicated electric architecture known as Neue Klasse. This clean-sheet redesign introduced an 800-volt electrical system, sixth-generation eDrive technology and high-density cylindrical battery cells. These major updates delivered faster charging speeds, increased efficiency and significantly extended overall driving range.

Under global naming conventions, variants use numeric suffixes like 40 and 50 xDrive to signify output. In the local market, the BMW iX3 occupies a key position within Australia's luxury mid-size electric SUV segment. It competes directly against premium European electric rivals while undercutting several dual-motor alternatives on price.

BMW IX3 Colours

The BMW iX3 can be had in a range of colours, including Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Space Silver, M Brooklyn Grey, Ocean Wave Blue, Fire Red, Eucalyptus Green and then in BMW Individual colours, including Polarised Grey, Frozen Space Silver and Frozen Ocean Wave Blue.

Alpine White

Black Sapphire

Eucalyptus Green

Fire Red

Frozen Ocean Wave Blue

Frozen Space Silver

M Brooklyn Grey

Ocean Wave Blue

Polarised Grey

Space Silver

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In terms of spec, the BMW iX3 gets a lot. There are two models, the 50 xDrive and the incoming 40 and both share the same equipment list. They ride on 20-inch alloys, score a panoramic glass sunroof and inside it’s synthetic leather on seats which are heated and cooled, and there’s tri-zone climate so the folks in the back can choose their temperature.

The tech is the highlight, though. There’s a big, crisp 17.9-inch central screen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as wireless charging and a Harmon Kardon stereo. But the showpiece is what BMW calls its Panoramic Vision, which swaps the traditional driver’s screen and gauges for a vast display that stretches the width of the cabin, from pillar to pillar.

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is $109,900, before on-road costs, and for that you get a massive battery, lots of range and plenty of dual-motor punch. The incoming iX3 40, will arrive at a LCT-busting $89,900, MSRP.

BMW IX3 Interior

The cabin of the iX3 feels familiar and futuristic. The bold exterior lighting theme continues inside, under the dash inserts that illuminate from within. But that’s not what really draws your eye. That honour goes to the Panoramic Vision, which replaces the traditional driver’s screen with a pillar-to-pillar display that stretches the width of the cabin and displays all your key driving info.

BMW IX3 Engine

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive gets a twin-motor AWD set-up delivers a total 345kW and 645Nm. The incoming iX3 40 gets a single rear motor delivering 235kW and 500Nm.

BMW IX3 Seats

The BMW iX3 doesn't feel huge, but there is space to be found in each of its five seats. Full-size adults have enough knee and headroom in the rear, plus you can adjust the angles of the rear backrests to get a little more comfy, too.

BMW IX3 Boot Space

The BMW iX3's auto-opening boot reveals 520 litres of luggage space (1750 with the rear seats folded), all of which is unencumbered by charging cables and the like, which are housed in the 58-litre frunk.

BMW IX3 Speed

BMW says the iX3 50xDrive will clip 100km/h in 4.9 seconds with a 210km/h top speed. The iX3 40 will complete the same sprint in 5.9 seconds with a 200km/h top speed.

BMW IX3 Range

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive gets a 108.7kWh net NMC battery which delivers a total 805km in WLTP range. The iX3 40's battery is 82.6kWh and the range promise is 635km.