German luxury carmaker BMW has unveiled the Australian pricing for its all-electric iX3, the first model of its so-called Neue Klasse, which will be priced from $109,900, substantially undercutting its direct rivals.
BMW unveiled the specifications for the iX3 50 xDrive launch variant last month, boasting an eye-watering range of 805 kilometres (WLTP), maximum charging rate of 400 kW, and BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive featuring a 108 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack with cylindrical cells and 800-volt technology.
More information about the Australian specifications and a tour of the car can by The Driven’s own Riz Akhtar can be found in the relevant links.
On Tuesday, BMW confirmed  the Australian pricing, and the $109,900 starting price (RRP, including LCT and GST but excluding on-road costs) which may send a shudder through their rivals.
There are of course a range of additional extras which will send the price inching up, plus whatever on-road costs will be required.
Direct competitors such as the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro, Porsche Macan 4, Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor, and Genesis Electrified GV70, are all priced somewhere between $120,000 and $140,000, though even the heavily discounted Cadillac Lyriq is still retailing for between $117,000 and $119,000.
Interestingly, the new BMW iX3 50 xDrive will only be $5,000 more expensive than the outgoing model in the highest single-motor specification, and only $3,000 more expensive than the BMW X3 plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
Conversely, the new iX3 features a dual-motor configuration capable of producing 345 kW of power and 645 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0-100km/h of only 4.9-seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h.
The standard specification for the BMW iX3 50 xDrive is as follows, with nine paint exterior paint options, six alloy wheel options, a $3,500 M Sport Package Pro, and various upholstery and steering wheel options.
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive –Â standard specification |
| 20-inch wheels |
| 22kW AC charging Professional |
| 400kW DC charging |
| 800V electrical architecture |
| Acoustic protection for pedestrians |
| Alarm system |
| Ambient light |
| Automatic air conditioning |
| Automatic tailgate operation |
| BMW 3D Head-up Display |
| BMW Digital Premium – 3-year duration |
| BMW Dynamic Performance Control |
| BMW Iconic Glow exterior package |
| BMW Panoramic Vision |
| Control display in Free-Cut Design |
| Comfort Access system incl. Digital Key Plus |
| DAB+ tuner |
| Driving Assistant Plus |
| Active Cruise Control |
| Steering and Lane Control Assistant |
| Fast charging cable, mode 3 |
| HiFi loudspeaker system Harman Kardon |
| Intelligent charging flap |
| Luggage compartment separating net |
| M Sport Package |
| M Sport Brakes, Blue |
| M roof spoiler in body colour |
| Multifunction Charger, Mode 2 |
| Multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger |
| Panoramic glass sunroof with climate comfort glazing |
| Parking Assistant Plus |
| Seat adjustment, electric, with memory |
| Seat heating for driver and front passenger |
| Sports steering wheel |
| Storage compartment under bonnet |
| Steering wheel heating |
| Sun protection glazing |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system |
| Tyre repair kit Plus |
| Veganza upholstery |
Option program
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A high level of standard specification and features makes for a simplified option program for the all-new BMW iX3, as summarised below:
| Exterior paints | ||
| Name | Type | Price |
| Alpine White | Standard fitment | |
| Black Sapphire metallic | Metallic | $2,000 |
| M Brooklyn Grey metallic | Metallic | $2,000 |
| Space Silver metallic | Metallic | $2,000 |
| Fire Red metallic | Metallic | $2,000 |
| Ocean Wave Blue metallic | Metallic | $2,000 |
| Eucalyptus Green metallic | Metallic | $2,000 |
| BMW Individual Polarised Grey metallic | BMW Individual | $2,000 |
| BMW Individual Frozen Space Silver | BMW Individual | $6,000 |
| Alloy wheels | Â | |||
| Size | Type | Style | Colour | Price |
| 20″ | M light-alloy | Double-spoke style 1048 M | Bicolour | Standard fit. |
| 20″ | M aerodynamic | 1047 M | Bicolour | No cost option |
| 21″ | M light alloy | Star-spoke style 1050 M | Bicolour | $2,500 |
| 21″ | M aerodynamic | 1051 M | Bicolour | $2,500 |
| 22″ | BMW Individual aerodynamic | 1053 | Bicolour | $5,300 |
| 22″ | M light alloy | Y-spoke style 1054 M | Bicolour | $7,700 |
| M Sport Package Pro – $3,500 Features listed are in addition to those of the M Sport Package |
| M Sport brake, red high gloss |
| M seat belts |
| M steering wheel |
| M Sport seats for driver and front passenger |
Specific contents of M Sport Pro
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| Alternative options to pair with M Sport Pro Both no cost options |
| M Sport brake, dark blue metallic |
| Multifunction seats for driver and front passenger |
| Upholstery |
| Interior Design Contemporary – Veganza Only in combination with Multifunction seat |
| Black Bicolour
Digital White Bicolour Castanea Bicolour |
| Interior Design BMW M – Veganza/Performtex combination |
| Black No cost option |
| Interior Design BMW Individual with Leather |
| Black Bicolour: $4,000 Only in combination with Multifunction seatAdelaide Grey Bicolour: $4,000 Only in combination with M Sport Seat |
| Steering wheels | |
| Style | Price |
| Sports steering wheel (black) | Standard fitment |
| BMW Individual steering wheel (white)
Only in combination with Digital White |
$300 |
| M steering wheel (black)
Only in combination with M Sport Pro |
No cost option |
| Towbar |
| Trailer tow hitch preparation $2,500 Note: tongue kit and trailer power cable to be sold separately by authorised BMW dealerships. Full details including towing capacity and tow ball limit to be confirmed. |
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| The BMW iX3 at a glance | |
| Power unit, drive | Dual motor, fully electric, xDrive |
| Max power (kW) | 345 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 645 |
| HV battery (kWh) | 108 |
| Max AC charging (kW) | 22 |
| Max DC charging (kW) | 400 |
| Charging time (AC, 22kW; 0-100%) | 5h30mins |
| Charging time (DC 400kW; 10-80%) | 21 minutes |
| 0-100km/h (sec) | 4.9 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 210 |
| Energy consumption (kWh/100km) | 15.1 |
| EV driving range (WLTP) | Up to 805km |
| Price | $109,900* |
