bmwnews BMWs iX3 receives a facelift BMW’s iX3 has undergone a facelift, mostly consisting of an exterior design refresh with hints of the iX and i4 in its styling. The new look also comes with the M Sport Package as standard in the UK. The BMW kidney grille is now larger than before and has a single-piece frame that comes in pearl-effect chrome with, in familiar BMW i-style, a blue accent along the inner edges. The inner surfaces of the kidney grille elements have a mesh-like structure and feature a BMW i badge. The headlight contours are now ten millimetres slimmer, helping to give the new BMW iX3 a sharper look. The lower air intakes have been enlarged and they contain a ten-stage active air flap that cools the drive system components and brakes. The air curtains positioned at the outer edges of the front end are now L-shaped and have blue accents. The iX3 deploys BMW Group’s fifthgeneration eDrive technology including an innovative charging unit that sends
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power to both a 400V battery and a 12V on-board power supply. It’s compatible with both single-phase and three-phase alternating current charging at up to 11kW. Plugging the vehicle into a direct current rapid-charging station allows it to take on 150kW, meaning the high-voltage battery can be charged from 0 to 80% of its full capacity in 34 minutes. Customers of both the iX3 M Sport and iX3 M Sport Pro have the choice of four exterior colours: Carbon Black, Mineral White, Phytonic Blue and Sophisto Grey. Black High Gloss exterior trim is also standard, as are 19” black aerodynamic wheels, an automatic tailgate, adaptive suspension, a heated steering wheel and a panoramic sunroof. Vernasca leather in a choice of four colours, BMW’s Sensatec dashboard, sun protection glazing, ambient lighting and electric seats are offered as standard. Additional standard features include the M Sport Package, wireless phone charging,
heated front seats and the brand’s very latest driver assistance technology, including Driving Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant and BMW Live Cockpit Professional. For customers choosing the BMW iX3 M Sport Pro model, additional standard features include BMW Head-up Display, Harman Kardon surround sound, gesture control, Parking Assistant Plus, darkened headlights, automatic high beam assistant, comfort access and lumbar support. Two models are available, an iX3 M Sport with 286hp and 400Nm of torque that can sprint to 60mph from rest in 6.5 seconds, while the top speed is 112mph. The range is 281 to 286 miles and it costs £59,730 OTR. The iX3 M Sport Pro has the same power output, performance and range of its brother, but costs £62,730 OTR thanks to the extra kit this model is equipped with.
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