[AUTOHOME News] On August 24, we learned from the official BMW brand source that its mid-size SUV, the all-new BMW iX3 long-wheelbase version, will start delivery in November. The model has already opened pre-sales earlier, with a total of 3 variants, and the pre-sale price ranges from 269,900 to 339,900 yuan. Meanwhile, the pre-sale price is consistent with the official launch price.
In terms of exterior design, the vehicle adopts the new generation design language. The front end is equipped with a 3D luminous grille + integrated light assembly outlined by digital angel glow, embedded with 322 LED beads. The retro-style vertical front grille, 3D luminous grille decorated with light strips, paired with digital angel light wing daytime running lights, form the iconic design of BMW's new generation models, with extremely high recognition after being lit up. In terms of color options, the model will provide 9 color schemes including Mineral White and Flame Red.
On the side of the body, the new car upgrades the Hofmeister kink to a China-exclusive "Mirror Light Corner". The ultra-thin titanium oxide stripes achieve the dynamic light and shadow effect of "external reflection and internal transparency", which becomes the finishing touch of the side design. In terms of the rear, it adopts a 3D three-dimensional sky feather taillight assembly, which forms a visual echo with the front end. In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the new car are 4885/1895/1635mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 3005mm, and it is positioned as a mid-size SUV.
In terms of interior, the vehicle continues the minimalist design concept of the new generation, adopts the panoramic iDrive intelligent system, and is equipped with a panoramic view bridge and 3D head-up display system (through ultra-short-distance projection technology, it projects a nearly 40-inch 4K HD panoramic picture on the windshield), a 17.9-inch HD touch screen (humanized layout tilted 17.5 degrees towards the driver) and other configurations. At the same time, its infotainment system is fully compatible with HUAWEI HiCar and CarPlay mobile phone interconnection, and is also integrated with Alibaba's AI large language model and DeepSeek's deep thinking capabilities. In terms of space, the regular trunk volume of the vehicle reaches 540L, which can be expanded to 1600L after the rear seats are folded down, and there is also a 58L front trunk (frunk).
In terms of intelligent assisted driving, the vehicle is equipped with an end-to-end AI intelligent driving system jointly developed by BMW and Momenta, integrated with a localized large model, which can cover full scenarios including urban roads and expressway conditions. Functions such as intelligent assistance, driving risk avoidance, and adaptive cruise are fully adapted to complex domestic road conditions in China.
In terms of power, as the core highlight of BMW's new generation models, the all-new BMW iX3 long-wheelbase version is equipped with the sixth-generation BMW eDrive electric drive technology, built on an 800V high-voltage architecture. Specifically, the 30L model is equipped with an excitation synchronous drive motor, with a maximum power of 265 hp and a peak torque of 500 N·m; the 40L xDrive/50L xDrive are equipped with front AC asynchronous and rear excitation synchronous motors, with a total motor power of 469 hp and a total torque of 645 N·m. In terms of batteries, the 30L model is equipped with a 77kWh battery pack, with a CLTC pure electric range of 630 km; the 40L xDrive and 50L xDrive are equipped with 86.9kWh and 113.4kWh ternary lithium battery packs respectively, with a CLTC pure electric range of 702 km and 919 km respectively. (Text / Zhou Yi, Auto Home)