BMW iX3

Unlike the outgoing G08 iX3 that shared steel bones with the petrol X3, the NA5 cuts clean ties with its G45 sibling and rides exclusively on the newly developed Neue Klasse skateboard. The move liberates packaging: a flat battery floor lowers the center of gravity, and a longer wheelbase — with a stretched NA6 long-wheelbase derivative planned for China in 2026 — promises greater rear legroom within the same 4.78 m footprint. Sheetmetal adopts the sharp-edged surfacing first revealed on BMW’s Neue Klasse concept, making this production crossover the first road car to wear the brand’s new visual identity.

Sized 4 782 mm long, 1 895 mm wide and 1 635 mm tall, the iX3 is essentially X3-sized outside yet carries 220 mm-longer wheelbase thanks to the dedicated EV platform. BMW lists curb mass at 2 360 kg, just 40 kg heavier than the outgoing G08 despite packing larger next-gen cells.

Initial NA5 production begins late 2025 for Europe and North America, while the NA6 stretched variant targets Chinese families in 2026. BMW has confirmed no ICE derivative will share the platform, underscoring the decisive electrification break signaled by the iX3.