BMW iX3 Review
The iX3 is an all-electric mid-size SUV, with all the premium comfort and appeal you’d expect from BMW, but with no polluting exhaust emissions.
The BMW iX3 is a sporty, all-electric compact SUV that comes incredibly well-specced as standard.
And as a rival to the Audi e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQC or the Jaguar I-PACE, the iX3 offers stiff competition in terms of both performance and range.
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The iX3 enjoyed a major refresh for 2021, an eye-catching makeover which brought the exterior styling more in line with the more upmarket BMW iX SUV and BMW i4 coupe.
This fresh, visually-striking appearance includes a large front kidney grille with pearl-effect chrome and a blue accent, sharper headlight contours, larger lower air intakes and a rear apron with what BMW describes as having a ‘muscular’ stance.
And the great news for lease customers is that the iX3 is a wholly practical SUVs for busy families - in part thanks to a huge 510 litre boot.
An 80kWh battery delivers a range of up to 285 miles between charges while the iX3 also offers a spirited drive. You can expect power of 286 hp, peak torque of 400 Nm and a 0-62mph acceleration time of just 6.8 seconds.
The BMW iX3 uses something called ‘eDrive technology’ which features an innovative charging unit that sends power to both the 400V battery and the 12V on-board power supply.
This enables both single-phase and three-phase charging at up to 11 kW. And when using a fast charging system, it means the battery can be replenished from 0-80 per cent of its charge in just 34 minutes. Drivers can inject the power required to add 62 miles to the car’s driving range in around 10 minutes.
Meanwhile M Sport models come fully-loaded with 19 inch alloy wheels, an automatic tailgate, adaptive suspension, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, a panoramic sunroof and a suite of driver assistance systems.
All models also get BMW’s fully-connected ‘Operating System 7’, which allows for every line of software code in the car to be updated over the air in the future.
Lease customers considering an all-electric SUV like the BMW iX3 should also remember that you’ll pay just 1% Benefit in Kind (BIK) tax for the year 2021-22 thanks to zero CO2 emissions.
If you have a question on any BMW iX3 model or trim, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our helpful leasing consultants on: 0118 467 8139 or send an email to enquiries@selectcarleasing.co.uk
The iX3 is an all-electric mid-size SUV, with all the premium comfort and appeal you’d expect from BMW, but with no polluting exhaust emissions.
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BMW’s small SUVs have long been popular for UK leasing customers, but with the iX3 BMW brings an all-electric option to the market. Essentially a zero-emission version of the X3, it keeps the mix of premium appeal and family practicality that the X3 offers, as well as the engaging driving experience. But the petrol and diesel engines are gone, replaced with an electric motor and battery that will give you up to 285 miles of range on a single charge.
The iX3 was all-new to the market in 2021. With a premium badge, lots of standard features and some cutting-edge technology, it’s not going to be the most affordable mid-sized SUV to lease. But you can be confident that, thanks to the market-leading links that Select Car Leasing has to the automotive industry, you’ll have access to some of the UK’s most competitive rates and special offers. Have a look at the full list of BMW iX3 lease deals to see which model best suits you.
BMW customers love the X3, but with the world increasingly embracing electric vehicles, they were clamouring for a zero-emission model. The iX3 doesn’t dramatically change a successful formula, which means you still get lots of space for passengers in the front and rear seats, and a good-sized boot too. But the key feature is the powertrain. BMW has added a beefy 286 horsepower electric motor and an 80kWh battery that can give you up to 285 miles of driving before it needs recharging. WIth fast-charging capability, just 10 minutes plugged in at a public station can give you an extra 55 miles of range.
The regular BMW X3 was tested by independent safety organisation Euro NCAP in 2017 and was awarded the maximum five-star score. While the iX3 has a few different components, we’d be pretty confident that it’ll perform as well. All models get lots of standard safety features to avoid accidents and keep you safe if one does occur. Practicality-wise, BMW has managed to avoid the risk of losing space because of bulky batteries, with more boot space in the iX3 than the plug-in hybrid X3, and space for two adults in the back. Three grown-ups will be a bit of a squeeze, although three kids will be fine.
There are just two trim levels to choose from in the iX3. The M Sport model has sporty styling inside and out, heated seats and 19-inch alloy wheels, while the M Sport Pro upgrades things with 20-inch wheels, a Harman/Kardon sound system and a head-up display, which projects driving information directly onto the windscreen. It also gets stylish, stealthy black exterior trimmings, rather than the chrome on the regular M Sport.
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