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73 BMW iX3 210kW M Sport 80kWh 5dr Auto
Vehicle summary
Fuel | Electric |
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Gears | Automatic |
Battery capacity | 80 kW/h |
Electric range (combined) | 285 miles* |
CO2 emissions | 0 g/km |
Doors | 5 |
Body type | SUV |
Colour | Choice of colours |
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Featured specification
- Ex-Demonstrator
- 19" Aerodynamic alloy wheels in bicolour style 842
- eDrive exterior sound
Standard specification
Driver Convenience
Active guard plus incl speed limit assist, lane departure warning with steering impulse and front collision warning with brake intervention | Apple car play and Android auto |
Attentiveness assist | Automatic tailgate operation with remote opening and closing by key, opening distance adjustable with iDrive controller |
BMW iDrive | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3" instrument display + 12.3" high resolution centre display nav function and Intelligent Voice Assistant |
BMW Online services | BMW Teleservices |
Brake pad wear indicator | Check control system |
Closing system incl. 2 keys: remote, automatic, windows and roof closing, mirrors folding | Condition based service - BMW service history, electronic service booklet, integrated owner's handbook |
ConnectedDrive Services | Cruise control with brake function + speed limiter |
Driving experience switch | Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging |
iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons | Language version English |
Lateral parking aid | Park distance control with front and rear parking sensors |
Parking assistant | PAS |
Personal Profile | Reversing assistant |
Reversing camera | Servotronic system |
Start/stop button in blue | Wi-Fi hotspot |
Widescreen display |
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
Double joint spring strut front axle | eDrive exterior sound |
Gear selector switch with toggle operation | Mode 2 flexible charger |
Mode 3 charging cable 22kW | Multiple control arm rear axle |
Safety battery terminal clamp |
Entertainment
2x USB sockets in front | DAB radio |
Stereo speaker system with 6 loudspeakers |
Exterior Features
Air breathers with BMW i logo | Automatic headlights |
Blue ring around BMW logos | BMW i badge on the kidney grille |
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents | Body colour door handles |
Body coloured bumpers | Chrome kidney frame |
Dynamic brake lights | Electric windows with trap release and convenient opening/closing feature |
Exterior mirror housing finished in body colour | Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable, foldable, heated with memory, auto-dimming drivers side and aspherical on passengers side |
Follow me home headlight function | Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements |
Full LED rear lights | Green tinted heat protection glazing glass |
Headlight beam throw control | Heated washer jets |
High beam assistant | High gloss black shadow line roof rails |
High gloss shadowline exterior trim | Integrated direction indicators |
LED third brake light | M aerodynamic exterior |
M badging on the front side (left and right) | M design rear apron with high-gloss black inlays with Frozen grey trim panel |
M Sport entry door sill strips | M Sport front bumper with iX3 specific design with blue contents |
Metallic paint | Mirror base in black matt |
Model logo on left tailgate | Panoramic glass sunroof, two parts, electric actuation, sliding function, wind deflector, sun protection with floating headliner |
Rain sensor and automatic driving lights control | Rear side wing doors |
Rear wiper | Reversing light |
Sun protection glass | Visible VIN plate |
Welcome lighting |
Interior Features
12V power socket in front centre console | 2 cupholders in front centre console |
3 zone automatic air conditioning | 40:20:40 split folding 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row |
6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and ambient lighting | Additionaly light carpet projects an ambient light design onto the left and right entering and exiting area |
Ambient centre stack lighting | Ambient instrument panel lighting |
Anthracite headlining | Blue accent around the logo on the steering wheel |
Centre console storage tray | Contour lighting front and rear door trim panel |
Driver and front passenger heated seats | Driver seat backrest width adjustment |
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + vanity mirrors | Floor mats in velour |
Front and rear ambient footwell lighting | Front and rear door pockets with bottle holders |
Front and rear headrests | Front armrest integrated in door trim with centre console includes storage compartment |
Front Sports electric seats with Driver's side electric backrest width adjustment and memory | Glove compartment |
Heated steering wheel | Height and length steering column adjustment |
Isofix rear child seat preparation | Lashing eyelets in luggage compartment |
LED ambient lighting | Luggage compartment lighting |
Luggage net | M sport leather steering wheel |
Multifunctional sport seats for driver and front passenger | One 12V power socket in luggage compartment |
Presetting of ambient lighting in BMW iblue | Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders |
Seat backrest adjustment for rear seat | Single front passenger seat |
Through loading system | Vernasca leather upholstery |
Packs
Connected pro pack - iX3 | Driving assistant professional package - iX3 |
Extended storage pack - iX3 | Interior and exterior mirror pack - iX3 |
Non-smoker package |
Passive Safety
ABS/EBD | Active protection |
Airbags - driver and front passenger | BMW emergency call |
Brake energy regeneration | Child proof locking system in rear door |
Cornering brake control (CBC) | Crash sensor - Activation of airbags, hazard warning lights, battery safety cut-off and interior lighting + deactivation of fuel pump |
Driver and passenger side airbags | DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control |
Electromechanical parking brake | Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation |
Head airbags for first and second row seats | Recuperation system |
Side impact protection | Three point seatbelts to all seats with front and outer rear pyrotechnic belt tensioners and seat belt force limiters |
Two tone horn | Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Warning triangle |
Security
Alarm system with emergency power siren | Alarm system with interruption of battery voltage, acoustic alarm, activation of hazard warning lights |
Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet, interior movement and tailgate | Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment |
Electronic vehicle immobiliser | LED to indicate anti-theft alarm is active |
Trim
Galvanic embellisher for controls | Sensatec dashboard |
Sensatec instrument panel | Sensatec upper front and rear door trim panels |
Wheels
19" Aerodynamic alloy wheels in bicolour style 842 | Tyre repair kit (including Tyre sealant and 12V Compressor) |
Technical specification
Electric Vehicle Data
Battery Capacity in kWh | 80 | Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins) | 2400 |
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change | 0-100 | Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW | 2.3 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins) | 1380 | Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change | 0-100 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW | 3.7 | Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins) | 450 |
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change | 0-100 | Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW | 11 |
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins) | 34 | Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change | 0-80 |
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW | 150 | Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
Charging Port Location | Right Side Rear | Coupler/Connector Type | CCS Type 2 |
Maximum Charging Rate - kW | 150 | Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage | 100000 |
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years | 8 | Usable Battery Capacity | 73.8 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City | 14.8 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEH | 15 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEL | 14.8 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb | 18.8 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH | 18.8 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL | 18.6 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High | 23.9 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEH | 23.9 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEL | 23.8 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High | 16.8 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEH | 16.8 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEL | 16.6 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low | 15.2 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEH | 15.2 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEL | 15 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium | 14.8 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEH | 14.9 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEL | 14.8 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City | 4.2 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEH | 4.1 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEL | 4.2 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb | 3.3 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH | 3.3 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL | 3.3 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High | 2.6 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEH | 2.6 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEL | 2.6 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High | 3.7 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEH | 3.7 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEL | 3.7 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low | 4.1 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEH | 4.1 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEL | 4.1 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium | 4.2 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEH | 4.2 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEL | 4.2 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City | 573 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH | 569 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL | 573 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb | 460 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH | 458 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL | 460 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High | 359 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High - TEH | 358 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High - TEL | 359 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High | 515 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High - TEH | 511 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High - TEL | 515 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low | 568 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low - TEH | 564 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low - TEL | 573 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium | 577 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium - TEH | 572 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium - TEL | 577 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City | 356 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH | 354 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL | 356 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb | 285.8 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH | 284.6 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL | 285.8 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Ex High - TEH | 222 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Ex High - TEL | 223 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Extra High | 223.1 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High | 320 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High - TEH | 318 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High - TEL | 320 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low | 352.9 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low - TEH | 350 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low - TEL | 356 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium | 358.5 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium - TEH | 355 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium - TEL | 359 |
Emissions - ICE
CO2 (g/km) | 0 |
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Engine and Drive Train
CC | 1 | Engine Code | HA0001N0 |
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Gears | 1 SPEED | Transmission | AUTO |
General
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | True | Badge Engine CC | 0.0 |
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Badge Power | 286 | Coin Series | M Sport |
Generation Mark | 3 | Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 44E |
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 6 | Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 |
Service Interval Frequency - Months | 24 | Service Interval Mileage | 12000 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 999999 | Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 6.8 | Engine Power - BHP | 286 |
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Engine Power - KW | 210 | Engine Power - PS | True |
Engine Power - RPM | 6000 | Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 295 |
Engine Torque - MKG | 40.8 | Engine Torque - NM | 400 |
Top Speed | 112 |
Test Cycles
Emissions Test Cycle | WLTP | RDE Certification Level | N/A |
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Tyres
Alloys? | True | Tyre Size Front | 245/50 R19 |
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Tyre Size Rear | 245/50 R19 | Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | Aero Style 842 | Wheel Type | 19" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1668 | Length | 4734 |
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Wheelbase | 2864 | Width | 1891 |
Width (including mirrors) | 2138 |
Weight and Capacities
Gross Vehicle Weight | 2725 | Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | 1560 |
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 510 | Max. Loading Weight | 545 |
Max. Roof Load | 100 | Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 750 |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 750 | Minimum Kerbweight | 2180 |
No. of Seats | 5 | Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 12.1 |
Independent review
Review courtesy of Car and Driving
BMW iX3
With the iX3, BMW stakes a claim for a prominent position in the luxury EV market. Jonathan Crouch takes a look at the revised version.
Ten Second Review
The BMW iX3 marks a new phase of electric vehicle development from the Munich maker. The brand's '5th generation' electrified tech delivers a very competitive 285 mile range and it's all been built into the X3 floorplan in such a way as to minimise the usual EV handling downsides of extra bulk and weight. Here's an electric car that someone used to a combustion model might be able to adapt to remarkably easily.
Background
The iX3 is only BMW's second ever full-electric model, but it claims to move the EV genre on in various important ways. Its importance for the Munich maker lies in the fact that this is the first car from the brand to be produced in China for export to world markets. Production takes place at the joint venture factory in Shenyang, Liaoning operated jointly by BMW and Chinese manufacturer Brilliance. Much is shared here with the new '5th generation' EV technology that BMW has developed for its new i4 saloon and iNEXT SUV models, said to use battery charge more efficiently. And the iX3's arrival means that the brand's familiar X3 mid-sized SUV becomes the first of the Munich maker's models to be offered with a choice of combustion, plug-in or full EV power options.
Driving Experience
You tend to have higher expectations of the handling of any BMW, even a fully electric one, and the Munich maker didn't want this iX3 to disappoint. Hence the clever way that the battery here has been integrated within the floorplan, lowering the centre of gravity by up to 75mm over the standard X3 for what BMW describes as 'noticeably enhanced lateral dynamics'. Which is just as well because like other EVs, this one has a bit of a weight problem, tipping the scales at nearly 2.2 tonnes. That's despite the fact that it has a slightly smaller battery than some rivals - it's 80kWh in size, though only 74kWh of that is usable. The quoted WLTP driving range figure of up to 285 miles is class-competitive though. The iX3 is exclusively rear-driven, power coming from a rear-mounted electric motor producing 286hp which revs far higher than any of BMW's earlier motors - up to 17,000rpm, compared to the 14,000rpm of the brand's existing i3 EV hatch. As you'd expect, it's mated to a single-speed auto gearbox. 62mph from rest occupies 6.8 seconds, which is just 0 4s slower than the conventional X3 sDrive30i 2.0-litre petrol turbo model. But top speed is limited to 112mph in order to protect the range. Adaptive suspension with electronically controlled dampers is standard.
Design and Build
If you know the BMW X3, you'll recognise this one by its now-re-styled blanked-off front grille, which features blue trimming and vertical air ducts at each corner. A few small styling changes now feature. That grille is flanked by slimmer LED headlamps and sits above a larger lower air intake. Further blue elements feature on the revised door sills and the revised rear bumper, which has been restyled to reduce turbulence. There are also aerodynamically-optimised 19-inch wheels, which BMW says contribute significantly to a sleeker drag coefficient of 0.29 Cd. Inside, the dashboard, switchgear and centre console of the ordinary X3 are all unchanged here, though in this case are trimmed with blue highlights. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is standard, plus there's a 10.25-inch central display which can be controlled either through touch or via the usual iDrive rotary controller. The iX3 features that infotainment set-up in its latest 'iDrive7' form, in which guise it can take over-the-air software updates and the latest version of the BMW 'Intelligent Personal Assistant' voice control system. Passenger space in the rear is the same as in an ordinary X3, but boot space has fallen by 40-litres over the regular model - down to 510-litres. If you need more room, the rear seats are split 40:20:40 for extra flexibility.
Market and Model
Asking prices for the iX3 start from around £65,000 for the 'M Sport' version of the car most will choose. There's also a plusher 'M Sport Pro' variant costing around £68,000. With both derivatives, all the usual executive niceties are standard, but of course there's plenty of opportunity to spend more. If, for example, you want to upgrade the Adaptive Suspension set-up, you'll be able to specify a sportier Adaptive M Suspension system. Also standard is the BMW 'IconicSounds Electric' package, which is a system of subtle synthesised noises which are pumped into the interior to match braking and acceleration inputs. These sounds have been created in collaboration with the famous film composer Hans Zimmer. Standard interior kit includes a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25 inch central display. Plus there's wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. As with any EV, you'll need to keep aside some budget for a garage charging system if you haven't had an electric car before. BMW has partnered with Smart Solitions to offer what it calls a 'Personal Wallbox'. This is able to monitor energy usage and cost, as well as keeping a historic record of home-charging energy expenditure, making it very convenient for company car users.
Cost of Ownership
Let's start with charging. There are a number of options, including 150KW DC rapid charging for an 80% charge in 34 minutes. AC single-phase and on-board three-phase charging at 11KW is standard-fit. We've already briefed you on the driving range - WLTP-rated at 285 miles. BMW claims that this range will be more achievable than is the case with rivals because of the density of this car's 80kWh battery pack, which is also slimmer and more compact than the norm, so therefore also lighter. The brand reckons that this greater range efficiency will be particularly noticeable on longer trips with plenty of motorway driving where this model's range will hold up better than with heavier rivals. But optimised aerodynamics will also help, added by little touches - the sleeker wheels for example, are worth an extra 6 miles of range on a full charge. Use of regenerative braking will also help with range maximisation. You can manage this manually via the drive selector. Choosing 'D' gives you three levels of recuperation - 'high', 'medium' and 'low', while moving the selector to 'B' enables maximum recuperation and means that you effectively only have to drive with one pedal - you'll hardly ever have to use the brake, such is the retardation when you come off the throttle. The iX3 can also manage brake recuperation itself using location data from BMW's latest cloud-based navigation system, autonomously altering the level of brake energy harvesting according to road conditions. For example, if there's a stop sign ahead, full recuperation will be engaged without the need for manual selection.
Summary
The need to develop more sophisticated '5th generation' EV technology and to create a purpose-designed manufacturing base in China has meant that BMW has given its rivals a head start in the luxury EV market. But with the iX3, there's every chance for the Munich maker to recover this lost ground. It's a fraction smaller than potential competitors like Jaguar's I-PACE and the Mercedes EQC - and can't go quite as far on a single charge either. But the iX3 is more affordable and, after a test run, you might well decide that it drives a bit better too. Expect many more Chinese-made BMW's in the years ahead, but few will be more significant than this one.
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- Performance
- 70%
- Handling
- 80%
- Comfort
- 70%
- Space
- 60%
- Styling
- 60%
- Build
- 70%
- Value
- 70%
- Equipment
- 70%
- Economy
- 80%
- Depreciation
- 70%
- Insurance
- 70%
* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.
Personal contract purchase (PCP)
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47 monthly payments of | £559 |
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Deposit | £4999 |
Total amount payable | £54,655.01 |
Fixed interest rate | 4% |
Representative APR | 7.9% |
Cash price | £44,898 |
Credit amount | £39,901.09 |
Contract mileage | 24,000 |
Excess mileage charge | 12.42p per mile |
Optional final payment | £23,383.01 |
Term (months) | 48 |
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