The BMW iX3 is the 2026 World Car of the Year and 2026 World Electric Vehicle of the Year. The first Neue Klasse model impressed the 98-member jury with the all-electric SUV’s performance, dynamics, and technology.
It beat out 57 other contenders to take the World Car of the Year title and 43 others that were running for the title of World Electric Vehicle title.
Debuting a new design language for BMW, it sports a distinctive exterior, while its interior is defined by the new BMW Panoramic iDrive system.
The iX3 50 xDrive variant is powered by two electric motors that together deliver 469 horsepower and 645 Nm of torque. At the heart of the new electronics and software architecture are four “superbrain” high-performance computers. Each is assigned a core function with “The Heart of Joy” responsible for driving dynamics.
Meanwhile, the sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology comprises a new drive with a fundamentally new high-voltage battery concept and 800-volt technology. It enables significantly longer ranges, faster charging at up to 400 kW and support for bidirectional charging functions. The high-voltage 108.7-kWh enables a range of up to 805 kilometers.
Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse BMW, says, “We are happy with this fantastic accolade for the BMW iX3, the first representative of our Neue Klasse. The BMW iX3 marks the beginning of a new era at BMW—in terms of design language, range, charging capacity as well as driver assistance—and BMW Panoramic iDrive. Above all, the BMW iX3 represents the next generation of Sheer Driving Pleasure powered by the Heart of Joy. The innovations from the Neue Klasse will benefit our entire product portfolio.”
For the BMW Group as a whole, their double win at this year’s World Car of the Year marks their tenth and eleventh title wins.
Congratulations to BMW for stepping up its game in this electrification era.
ReplyDeleteThis is made in China right?
ReplyDeleteyup, most of it's part are made in China
DeleteOMG! What is happening? Almost everything is now made in China. Perhaps soon if you buy a Ferrari or Lamborghini they'll also be made in China.
DeleteAnd it's assembled in China too.
DeleteThat’s not happening. Lambo, Ferrari, and Bugatti are exotic carmakers. Their margins are way too high so they can afford to keep manufacturing local. Also, their volume is way too low to significantly benefit from outsourcing to China. Finally, the hit they would take from plummeting public perception of their brands once they manufacture in China will be unquantifiable.
DeleteAudi, BMW, and Mercedes are luxury carmakers with significant volume and whose margins are high, but not exotic carmaker high, so the benefits of China outsourcing is more apparent. Also, since their clientele are diverse, you don’t have to be an ultra high net worth individual to buy their cars, their brands don’t take too much of a beating for manufacturing in China.
Big difference.