Neue Klasse: BMW’s tech-filled iX3 electric SUV is unveiled

Class-leading efficiency and computer-controlled driving dynamics combine.

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If it's anything like previous BMW platform introductions, additional trims come the following year. So 2028 model year.

I hope they move production to SC...

Inofficial timelines (those are start of production dates, not model years or market introduction) for additional models:

07/26: 40 and M60 xDrive added
11/26: 40 xDrive added
2027: X3 M (BEV)

Apparently, north american production will be done in the SLP plant in Mexico (where the 2 and 3 series are already producted) starting in the second half of 2026, while the Spartanburg plant in SC while retain the CLAR-based SUVs.

source: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=14820299&postcount=1

The 40 models will apparently have a smaller (80 kWh?) battery, as BMW NA says "The iX3 40 sDrive and iX3 40 xDrive will be available in early 2027, with an MSRP starting under $55,000 and estimated ranges slightly over 300 miles" (source: https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/x-series/ix3/bmw-ix3.html)

 

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I have to believe that white steering wheel would get pretty grimy -- especially for the wife who keeps hand cream next to her in the car.

It's not the only color option, there are regular black wheels as well.

 

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That is a very pretty interior. Now if only they’d make a sedan

The (i3) sedan will follow a year later or so

 

[mbanck]

FWIW, apparently the white interior is a bit more restrained in the 'Digital White' production model. Note the black steering wheel:
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Apparently the white steering wheel will not be available at start of production, but will arrive later (likely 2026/3, so in time for US orders to open?)