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The BMW X3 Thread
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High Peak Autos review of the new X3
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BMW iX3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC EV - What Car?
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BMW iX3 (2026) Price & Specs
Fresh off its 2026 World Car Awards victory, the new BMW iX3 has quietly arrived in South Africa. Here’s what the “Neue Klasse” fully electric X3 will cost you in Mzansi…
- Fully electric iX3 quietly docks in South Africa
- Pair of derivatives set to be offered from launch
- Max power of 345 kW; claimed range of 805 km
The new BMW iX3 has quietly touched down in South Africa, just 3 months after it bagged the 2026 World Car of the Year award. So, what will the “Neue Klasse” fully electric version of the X3 cost you in Mzansi?
Well, Cars.co.za can confirm the iX3 50 xDrive will be available locally in both M Sport and M Sport Pro guise, with the former priced from R1 690 000 and the latter coming in from R1 720 000. That sees the iX3 positioned well above the current petrol-powered X3 flagship, the M50 (priced from R1 557 947).
As a reminder, the new iX3 is a so-called “Neue Klasse” model, riding on an all-new platform rather than sharing the G45-series X3’s CLAR architecture. Furthermore, the iX3 is produced in Hungary, while various derivatives in the X3 range are manufactured at BMW’s Plant Rosslyn here in South Africa.
The iX3 50 xDrive is powered by a pair of electric motors (an electrically excited synchronous motor at the rear and an asynchronous item at the front), which together generate 345 kW and 645 Nm. That’s enough for a claimed 0-100 kph time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 210 kph.
What does the new BMW iX3 cost in South Africa?
DERIVATIVE PRICE
BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport R1 690 000
BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro R1 720 000
The prices above includes a 2-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty (likely plus an 8-year/100 000 km battery warranty) and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Fresh off its 2026 World Car Awards victory, the new BMW iX3 has quietly arrived in South Africa. Here’s what the “Neue Klasse” fully electric X3 will cost you in Mzansi…
- Fully electric iX3 quietly docks in South Africa
- Pair of derivatives set to be offered from launch
- Max power of 345 kW; claimed range of 805 km
The new BMW iX3 has quietly touched down in South Africa, just 3 months after it bagged the 2026 World Car of the Year award. So, what will the “Neue Klasse” fully electric version of the X3 cost you in Mzansi?
Well, Cars.co.za can confirm the iX3 50 xDrive will be available locally in both M Sport and M Sport Pro guise, with the former priced from R1 690 000 and the latter coming in from R1 720 000. That sees the iX3 positioned well above the current petrol-powered X3 flagship, the M50 (priced from R1 557 947).
As a reminder, the new iX3 is a so-called “Neue Klasse” model, riding on an all-new platform rather than sharing the G45-series X3’s CLAR architecture. Furthermore, the iX3 is produced in Hungary, while various derivatives in the X3 range are manufactured at BMW’s Plant Rosslyn here in South Africa.
The iX3 50 xDrive is powered by a pair of electric motors (an electrically excited synchronous motor at the rear and an asynchronous item at the front), which together generate 345 kW and 645 Nm. That’s enough for a claimed 0-100 kph time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 210 kph.
What does the new BMW iX3 cost in South Africa?
DERIVATIVE PRICE
BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport R1 690 000
BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro R1 720 000
The prices above includes a 2-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty (likely plus an 8-year/100 000 km battery warranty) and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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Petrol Ped first drive of the new iX3
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BMW iX3 is the first vehicle to earn a 5-star rating under ANCAP's new tougher rules
Every three years, Euro NCAP and ANCAP (Australia's NCAP) work together to revise and introduce new criteria for vehicle safety. The new 2026 rules are in effect, and BMW's new iX3 just scored the maximum 5-star rating at Euro NCAP and ANCAP.
Interestingly, this is the first vehicle to score five stars after the new, stricter rules for 2026 were announced. Those safety rules encourage car manufacturers to expand the safety features for a broader range of occupants and cater to various body types and sizes. Additionally, the new process includes evaluating fuel leakage and/or battery integrity for EVs.
The new protocols are based on four categories - Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection and Post Crash. That means vehicles are assessed not only based on crash performance but also on technology and features before and after a collision.
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Every three years, Euro NCAP and ANCAP (Australia's NCAP) work together to revise and introduce new criteria for vehicle safety. The new 2026 rules are in effect, and BMW's new iX3 just scored the maximum 5-star rating at Euro NCAP and ANCAP.
Interestingly, this is the first vehicle to score five stars after the new, stricter rules for 2026 were announced. Those safety rules encourage car manufacturers to expand the safety features for a broader range of occupants and cater to various body types and sizes. Additionally, the new process includes evaluating fuel leakage and/or battery integrity for EVs.
The new protocols are based on four categories - Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection and Post Crash. That means vehicles are assessed not only based on crash performance but also on technology and features before and after a collision.
BMW iX3 is the first vehicle to earn a 5-star rating under ANCAP's new tougher rules
The iX3 scored very well in all four categories.
www.arenaev.com