The New BMW iX3 Will Reportedly Have 463 Horsepower

With nearly a month to go till the subsequent iX3 “NA5” formally breaks cowl, it’s no shock that extra particulars are rising by way of unofficial sources. BMW has already confirmed the inaugural model of its subsequent electrical crossover will likely be bought because the 50 xDrive. We’re now listening to the dual-motor setup will ship a mixed 463 hp and 645 Nm (476 lb-ft) of torque.

A dependable insider from the Bimmer Submit boards, with entry to inside BMW databases, uncovered these figures. The output is considerably greater than that of the outgoing iX3, however that’s hardly sudden. The primary-generation mannequin was strictly rear-wheel drive, so it solely had a single motor. Likelihood is the Neue Klasse-based EV will provide a broader lineup, presumably together with a single-motor configuration as properly.

Beforehand, the identical supply revealed output figures for the Gen6 motors, which lately entered series production in Steyr. The front-mounted unit is alleged to provide 165 hp and 255 Nm (188 lb-ft), whereas the rear motor allegedly makes 322 hp and 435 Nm (321 lb-ft). It’s believed the brand new iX3 can maintain an influence output of 228 hp for greater than half an hour.

In its preliminary 50 xDrive guise, the second-gen iX3 is rumored to dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in simply 4.9 seconds. Flat out, it’ll do 130 mph (210 km/h). For these in search of extra efficiency, an M60 xDrive is anticipated with round 620–630 hp. Not solely that, however a full-fat M variant beneath the “ZA5” codename is feasible.

Whereas the usual iX3 will likely be formally revealed on September 5 on the IAA Mobility Present in Munich, an M Efficiency mannequin doubtless received’t arrive till someday in 2026. A real M model isn’t anticipated earlier than 2027, or so we’ve heard.

No matter BMW has in retailer for the iX3 will doubtless carry over to the i3. The sedan has been confirmed for manufacturing subsequent yr on the Munich plant. A full M by-product can also be deliberate, however not earlier than 2027. Bavaria is anticipated to broaden the portfolio with an i3 Touring and an iX4, each allegedly set to obtain M Efficiency and M variants later this decade.

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