When BMW previewed the brand new iX3 yesterday, it shared some key preliminary technical particulars. We realized that the 50 xDrive mannequin for Europe will supply a variety of as much as 800 kilometers on the WLTP cycle. In the US, the identical model is anticipated to ship roughly 400 miles between fees, primarily based on the EPA’s testing process. You’ll get 350 km (217 miles) of vary from simply 10 minutes of charging on the full 400 kW. Okay, however what concerning the different specs?
A dependable insider from the Bimmer Submit boards is letting the proverbial cat out of the bag. The iX3 50 xDrive is alleged to function a battery pack with a internet capability of 107.9 kWh. Because the xDrive badge suggests, it’s a dual-motor setup. The entrance electrical motor is reportedly rated at 165 hp and 255 Nm (188 lb-ft), whereas the rear motor produces 322 hp and 435 Nm (321 lb-ft). The mixed output stays unknown, however the setup is outwardly able to accelerating from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. Flat out, the iX3 50 xDrive can attain a presumably restricted prime pace of 130 mph (210 km/h).
As for weight, effectively, it may very well be higher, and it may very well be worse. The iX3 suggestions the scales at 2,285 kilograms (5,037 kilos). It’s precisely 100 kg (220 lbs) heavier than the outgoing mannequin. Nevertheless, that earlier CLAR-based electrical crossover didn’t function xDrive. The only-motor model, in-built China, is completely rear-wheel drive. The outdated iX3 has a a lot smaller 74 kWh battery, in comparison with the brand new mannequin’s 107.9 kWh pack. So, it’s not precisely an apples-to-apples comparability.
We’ve already reported on the brand new iX3’s dimensions. Arguably crucial BMW EV of this decade measures 4780 millimeters (188.1 inches) in size, 1895 mm (74.6 in) in width, and 1635 mm (64.3 in) in top. That makes it barely longer and wider than its predecessor, however a bit decrease. It rides on a 2895 mm (113.4 in) wheelbase, representing a minor enhance. It affords 520 liters (18.3 cubic ft) of cargo house behind the rear seats. Fold down the rear bench, and that expands to 1,750 liters (61 cu ft).
All will likely be revealed in September on the IAA Mobility Present in Munich, the place BMW will formally unveil the overhauled iX3. Manufacturing is about to start close to the tip of the 12 months on the firm’s new Debrecen Plant in Hungary.
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