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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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.