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Tim Nicholson

Managing Editor

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BMW’s 'Neue Klasse' program includes a complete overhaul of its line-up, led by tech-laden EVs like the new iX3 and coming electric 3 Series, the i3.

Every model from here on will incorporate elements of Neue Klasse like design or cabin tech, but the iX3 gets the full overhaul. It is an all-new car. Not many carmakers can legitimately claim that these days.

To ram home how critical this new model philosophy is to BMW, the company has spent a total of €10 billion (A$17b) on Neue Klasse. No pressure on the iX3 then…

Read the full BMW iX3 2026 review: International first drive.