BMW iX3

Summary

The new BMW iX3 was revealed in September 2025, and will arrive in the UK in March 2026. It is the second-generation car to wear the iX3 name, but the first model is BMW’s much-anticipated ‘Neue Klasse’ programme.

‘Neue Klasse’ is a name that BMW enthusiasts will be familiar with, as it refers to a BMW saloon range launched in the 1960s that was so influential that it influenced BMW’s design and engineering principles for the next 40 years. As the company moves into a more sustainable, EV-dominated, era in the 2020s, BMW has revived the name for its latest models.

As such, the second-generation iX3 will kick off BMW’s new approach to “aesthetics, technology, and sustainability”, with a dramatically new look both inside and out. This will be followed by the next BMW 3 Series and then other models in the family over time, with a total of 40 new or updated models by 2027. The Neue Klasse programme is the biggest investment in BMW’s history.

The iX3’s striking exterior design is a clear departure from BMW styling over the last 20 years. As with many new cars, the exterior is shorn of almost all ornamentation, but BMW eschews soft and rounded styling in favour of crisp and sharp detailing. The kidney grille and trim surrounds may look like chrome in photos, but are actually strips of light.

While the exterior styling is certainly dramatic, it’s nowhere near as radically redesigned as the interior. The steering wheel is square-shaped, while customisable ambient LED lighting is arranged across the dashboard, door panels and footwells. In addition to the usual large central touchscreen, there’s also a full-width projection at the base of the windscreen. Various sections of this strip can be configured with different information.

Unlike the current iX3, which is based on the same foundations as the conventional X3 model, the new iX3 is built on a dedicated all-electric platform. This includes new 800-volt battery tech that BMW says will be able to provide around 186 miles of battery range after just ten minutes of charging.

One big area of attention for BMW’s Neue Klasse programme has been in the area of sustainability. The new iX3 dramatically increases the use of recycled materials in both the vehicle structure and fittings. For example, 80% of the cast aluminium components in the vehicle chassis are made from recycled aluminium, while many of the interior textiles (like the seat upholstery, carpets and headlining) are made from 100% recycled textiles.

The approach to sustainability also goes beyond material selection for look and feel, but also how those materials can be broken down afterwards. All of the seating materials, for example, can be recycled together rather than having to be separated, which reduces the time, cost and energy required to process it.

The battery cells require about 40% less CO₂ in their production than those in the previous iX3, while overall production reduces CO₂ emissions by about two-thirds. This means that lifetime CO₂ ‘break-even point’ compared to a petrol X3 is about 12,000 miles based on the average European energy mix. In the UK, this should be even less. After 120,000 miles, the iX3 is likely to have saved about 30 tonnes of CO₂ relative to a petrol X3 based on today’s European energy supplies.

We will continue to update this page as we get more information about the new iX3 in coming weeks, so check back regularly for all the latest information.

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media.

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As of November 2025, we don’t have any reviews of the upcoming next-generation iX3. We expect to see first reviews published not long after the final production version is revealed in September, with the first local reviews in early 2026.

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

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As of November 2025, the new BMW iX3 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

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As of November 2025, the BMW iX3 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the iX3 is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

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As of November 2025, we don’t have independently verified data available for the new BMW iX3. Check back again soon.

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

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The BMW iX3 is a brand-new car on an all-new platform, so we won’t have any benchmark reliability data available for years to come.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the iX3, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the BMW iX3

BMW’s standard new car warranty is not much better than the bare minimum offered by car companies in the UK, running for three years, with no limit on mileage.

In addition to the standard new car warranty, there’s an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the BMW iX3

As of November 2025, there have not been any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the BMW iX3 (which is entirely unsurprising as it’s not yet on sale). However, when the car eventually arrives in the UK this may change.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local BMW dealer.

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Awards

Significant UK trophies and awards that the BMW iX3 has received

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