BMW iX3

• 2022 BMW iX3 EV SUV Malaysian review – priced from RM307k to RM328k, how does it compare to the iX?

  In BMW, Car Reviews, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Video Reviews / By Pan Eu Jin / 3 August 2022 12:23 pm / 2 comments

  These days, there’s no shortage of choice when it comes to BMW SUVs, and that’s also becoming the case with its electric SUV lineup as well. Locally, there’s the BMW iX, which we reviewed earlier as well as its smaller sibling, the iX3 electric SUV, which we’re taking an in-depth look at today.

  The fully electric BMW iX3 was introduced in Malaysia in its facelifted form and is available in two variants, Inspiring and Impressive, with the latter being the focus of the video. While both may be dressed with an M Sport body kit, there are some distinctive features in the higher-end Impressive variant to differentiate it from the Inspiring model.

  The iX3 Impressive is fitted with headlamps powered by BMW’s Laser Light technology, along with 20-inch Style 890 wheels compared to the 19-inch wheels in the Inspiring variant.

  

  

  

  

  Inside, the iX3 features three-zone air-conditioning, wireless charging, hands-free powered tailgate, a panoramic sunroof, Parking Assist with Reversing Assistant, Vernasca leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with BMW Live Cockpit Professional and an M Sport steering wheel, but the Impressive specification adds on a bit more in terms of kit.

  The variant gets a head-up display, a 464 watt 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, gesture control, acoustic glass for the front windows, a 360-degree camera system and lastly, the BMW IconicSounds Electric featuring electric driving sounds by world renowned composer Hans Zimmer.

  Both fully-imported iX3 variants offer the same performance. They’re powered by an electric motor offering 286 PS and 400 Nm. Driving the rear wheels, the motor is capable of propelling the 2,200 kg iX3 from zero to-100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 180 km/h.

  

  

  

  A 73.8 kWh lithium-ion battery offers the electric SUV between 453 km and 461 km of electric driving range on the WLTP test cycle. In terms of charging, it takes seven and the half hours to fully charge the iX3 with an 11 kW AC charger, but with an 150 kW DC charger, it takes just 32 minutes to charge the iX3’s battery up to an 80% SoC.

  As for driver assistance equipment, the iX3 comes with the Driving Assistant Professional Package featuring autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering assist and evasive steering assist. As it is silent while on the move, there is also an acoustic warning system for pedestrians.

  With new prices announced post-SST exemption, the BMW iX3 now starts from RM307,160 for the Inspiring variant, while the Impressive variant starts from RM328,160. With the extended warranty and servicing package, it’s RM322,800 for the iX3 Inspiring and RM343,800 for the iX3 Impressive.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW iX and iX3 in Malaysia – full gallery of electric SUVs, Sport and Impressive, priced at RM319k-RM397k

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 27 June 2022 8:42 pm / 4 comments

  

  

  BMW iX xDrive40 Sport (left), iX3 M Sport Impressive (right)

  At long last, we managed to snag the BMW iX and iX3 in their range-topping Sport and M Sport Impressive trims, giving us a good look at both cars out in the open air. This gives us a good opportunity to put Munich’s two electric SUVs side-by-side for a full gallery, which you can peruse below.

  Sitting as the entry into electric BMW ownership (well, until the iX1 arrives), the iX3 can be had under the RM300,000 mark, although this Impressive variant carries a price tag of RM318,609, The larger iX in its sportier, um, Sport form is yours for RM396,714.

  Both figures are on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty. You can, of course, get these cars with the full six-year warranty and service package, which will bump the prices to RM334,249 and RM415,084 respectively.

  These numbers also include the sales and service tax (SST) rebate valid for another three days; they will increase to RM328,160 and RM407,430 from July 1 onwards, or RM343,800 and RM425,800 with the warranty and service package. A Power Package, which adds a 22 kW BMW i Wallbox AC charger and a Type 2 charging cable, costs an additional RM5,000 on the iX3 and RM4,600 on the iX.

  

  

  BMW iX xDrive40 Sport (left), iX3 M Sport Impressive (right)

  Let’s start with the more expensive of the two, the iX. We’ve shot the regular xDrive40 before (you can watch the video review here), but this is the first time we’ve gotten our hands on the Sport. The more aggressive front and rear bumpers – the former with triangular black panels, the latter with a body-coloured diffuser – are unique to this car, as are the gloss black body cladding and larger 22-inch Style 1020 two-tone alloy wheels.

  Inside, the minimalist cabin has been dressed up with black headlining, a Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof, crystal glass switchgear (including the iDrive rotary dial) and open pore decorative trim. The Mocha or Black Sensatec faux leather upholstery and Gold Bronze interior accents continue to be part of the standard specification.

  Other bits of kit unique to the Sport are Laserlight headlamps with blue detailing, blue brake callipers, a 360-degree camera system and an 18-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. These add to the iX’s standard equipment, which include keyless entry, push-button start, four-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats with driver’s side memory, a Qi wireless charger, park assist and the BMW Curved Display that incorporates a 12.3-inch instrument display and 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen.

  The Sport variant retains the xDrive40’s mechanicals, with twin electric motors developing a sum total o 240 kW (326 PS) and 630 Nm of torque. So equipped, the X will sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and reach an electronically-limited top speed of 200 km/h. A 76.6 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of 425 km on the WLTP cycle.

  

  

  BMW iX xDrive40 Sport (left), iX3 M Sport Impressive (right)

  The iX accepts up to 11 kW of AC charging, meaning that it won’t be able make full use of the optional wallbox’s output; a full charge takes seven hours and 15 minutes. The car will also support up to 150 kW of DC fast charging, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes.

  Now, let’s move on to the iX3. Imported from the BMW Brilliance plant in Shenyang, China, it’s powered by a single rear motor producing 210 kW (286 PS) and 400 Nm, enabling it to get from zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds before topping out at 180 km/h.

  While the 73.8 kWh lithium-ion battery is smaller than that of the iX, its lighter weight and lower power allow it to be more efficient, with a range of between 453 and 461 km on the WLTP cycle. Despite its slightly smaller capacity, the pack actually takes a little longer to charge than the iX’s – around seven and a half hours with 11 kW of AC power, or 32 minutes with a 150 kW DC fast charger.

  

  

  The iX3 is based on the facelifted X3 and, like its Malaysian-spec petrol siblings, comes with the M Sport package as standard. The Impressive variant is again set apart via Laserlight lamps and larger wheels (20-inch Style 890 M rollers here), plus acoustic glass front side windows, gesture control, a 16-speaker, 464-watt Harmon Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera system and IconicSounds Electric driving sounds.

  Otherwise, the standard specification is identical to the lower-end Inspiring and includes keyless entry, push-button start, Vernasca leather upholstery, a Sensatec-wrapped dashboard, brushed aluminium trim, galvanic silver switchgear, adaptive dampers, power-adjustable front seats with heating and driver’s side memory, triple-zone automatic climate control, a Qi wireless charger, a panoramic glass sunroof, park assist and a hands-free powered tailgate.

  Impressively (pun completely intended), both cars you see here come with the full Driving Assistant Professional package, offering autonomous emergency braking, evasive steering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. A tyre pressure monitoring system and adaptive high beam are also standard-fit.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40 Sport in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW iX3 EV – online bookings open at RM5k in on official Malaysian website, tax-free starting at RM298k

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 15 March 2022 11:14 am / 3 comments

  

  It appears that online pre-bookings for the BMW iX3 have opened in Malaysia, allowing prospective buyers to place their orders for the electric SUV from the comfort of their own home. The car was launched in October last year, after which the first batch of 30 units were promptly snapped up.

  Both the Inspiring and Impressive variants carry a booking fee of RM5,000 on the official BMW Shop website. To recap, the former gets a tax-free price of RM298,355 on-the-road without insurance, while the latter retails at RM315,609. These figures include the 50% sales and service tax (SST) rebate valid until June 30, as well as the basic two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.

  Add the five-year warranty and five-year/100,000 km service package and the prices jump to RM313,995 and RM331,249 respectively. A Power Package with a 22 kW AC home wallbox and a Type 2 charging cable is also available, and with it, the iX3 costs RM303,354 for the Inspiring and RM320,609 for the Impressive.

  

  The iX3 comes with the government’s exemptions on import tax, excise duty and road tax, cutting prices by between RM10,200 and RM11,200. According to a BMW Malaysia spokesperson, this also includes the first batch, which arrived in Malaysia in December and January.

  Those cars, which included a complimentary Power Package and one year of free access to the ChargEV charging network (worth RM240), were only able to be registered once the Road Transport Department (JPJ) officially introduced the road tax exemption. Buyers received their cars in late January and February, he said.

  Whichever variant you go for, you get a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 210 kW (286 PS) and 400 Nm of torque. So equipped, the iX3 will get from zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds before hitting an electronically-limited top speed of 180 km/h.

  

  The car is also fitted with a 73.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that provides a range of between 453 and 461 km on the WLTP cycle. Charging the iX3 takes around seven and a half hours using the maximum AC charging power of 11 kW; alternatively, you can juice the battery through a DC fast charger at up to 150 kW, filling it up to 80% in just 32 minutes.

  In terms of specs, there aren’t a great deal of differences between the two variants. The base Inspiring model already comes well-equipped with the M Sport package, adaptive LED headlights, 19-inch Style 842 aerodynamic alloy wheels, Vernasca leather upholstery, a stitched Sensatec faux leather-wrapped dashboard, brushed aluminium interior trim with Pearl Chrome finishers and galvanised silver switchgear.

  Also fitted are keyless entry, push-button start, adaptive dampers, power-adjustable front seats with heating and driver’s side memory, triple-zone automatic climate control, a Qi wireless charger, a panoramic glass sunroof, parking assist with the Reversing Assistant, a 12-speaker, 205-watt sound system, a reverse camera and a hands-free powered tailgate.

  

  The Impressive model adds Laserlight headlamps, staggered 20-inch Style 890 M alloys, a head-up display, acoustic glass front side windows, gesture control, a 16-speaker, 464-watt Harmon Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera system and IconicSounds Electric synthetic driving sounds – the latter developed in partnership with renown composer Hans Zimmer.

  Impressively (no pun intended), both variants come with the Driving Assistant Professional package, adding a full complement of active safety features. These include autonomous emergency braking, evasive steering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, emergency stop assist and adaptive high beam.

  The iX3 also comes as standard with an acoustic warning for pedestrians and Active Protection. The latter is BMW’s version of Mercedes-Benz’s Pre-Safe that primes the seat belt pre-tensioners and closes all windows if the car detects an imminent collision. Browse full specifications and equipment of the BMW iX3 on CarBase.my.

  GALLERY: BMW iX3 Impressive in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 BMW iX3 M Sport in Malaysia – from RM307,160

  In BMW, Cars, Local News / By Mick Chan / 14 January 2022 5:48 pm / 7 comments

  

  This year marks a great start for those of you looking to purchase an electric vehicle in Malaysia, as the government has exempted electric vehicles from import and excise duties this year. Alongside the significant downward revisions in price for the BMW iX xDrive40 is this, the BMW iX3 M Sport.

  Launched in Malaysia last October, the BMW iX3 arrived two variants – Inspiring, and Impressive – priced at RM317,360 and RM336,360 respectively, on-the-road without insurance. These prices were for the standard, two-year unlimited mileage warranty, and stepping up to the five-year warranty with 120,000 km service package increased the iX3’s prices to RM330,800 and RM349,800, respectively.

  Adding the Power Package brings a 22 kW BMW i Wallbox and BMW i Standard Charging Cable which are normally priced at RM5,000 before installation, and once included, the tally for the iX3 comes to RM322,360 for the Inspiring and RM341,360 for the Impressive with the two-year warranty, or ranging from RM335,800 to RM354,800 for the five-year warranty with service pack.

  As mentioned, year 2022 brings some financial relief to buyers in the form of duties exemptions, and with these in effect the iX3 is priced from RM307,160 for the Inspiring and RM325,160 for the Impressive; amounting to reductions of RM 10,200 and RM11,200 respectively. Extend the warranty and add the service package, and the figures come to RM322,800 and RM340,800, and with the addition of the Power Package, the total arrives at RM327,800 and RM345,800 for the two variants, respectively.

  

  

  

  

  Whichever variant you plump for, both are mechanically identical and sport a rear-mounted motor producing 286 PS and 400 Nm of torque. This setup propels the iX3 from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, and onwards to a limited top speed of 180 km/h.

  The powertrain is fed by a 73.8 kWh lithium-ion battery for a range of between 453 km and 461 km on the WLTP test cycle. Charging at the maximum AC rate of 11 kW will top up the iX3 battery in seven hours, or if there is access to a DC fast charger rated at up to 150 kW, replenishing to an 80% state-of-charge will take 32 minutes.

  For Malaysia, the iX3 arrives in facelifted guise as a fully imported (CBU) model, which means the inclusion of slimmer headlamps and the larger conjoined grille, while the rear gets tail lamps in a three-dimensional, pincer-style graphic. On top of the BMW i electric vehicle signifiers, the M Sport package included as standard brings a large, hexagonal air intake, L-shaped corner inlets, cladding and rear diffuser.

  For the Inspiring variant, equipment includes adaptive LED headlamps, 19-inch Style 842 aero wheels, Vernasca leather, a dashboard trimmed in Sensatec faux leather, brushed aluminium trim with Pearl Chrome finishers, plus galvanised silver switches.

  

  

  

  

  Inside, the cabin of the iX3 draws cues from that of the G20 3 series, such as its clustered switchgear. The iX3 gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen as part of the BMW Live Cockpit Professional that joins the similarly-sized instrument cluster, and the sporty exterior package also brings to the cabin an M Sport steering wheel, sports seats and a black headliner.

  Joining the kit list are keyless entry with push-button start, adaptive dampers, power-adjustable front seats with heating (with memory for the driver’s seat), tri-zone automatic climate control, Qi wireless device charger, panoramic glass sunroof, park assist with reversing assist, a 205-watt 12-speaker sound system, reverse camera and a hands-free operation powered tailgate.

  On the higher rung is the Impressive variant, which brings Laserlight headlamps, 20-inch Style 890 M alloy wheels in staggered sizes, a head-up display, acoustic glass for the front-side windows, gesture control, 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system rated at 464 watts, a 360-degree camera system, as well as the IconicSounds Electric synthesised driving audio crafted together with renowned soundtrack composer Hans Zimmer.

  Safety and driver assistance systems for the iX3 are comprised of the Driving Assistant Professional package on both variants, which here includes autonomous emergency braking, evasive steering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, emergency stop assist and adaptive high beam.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW iX3 in Malaysia – early batch of 30 units with complimentary charging access, Power Package sold

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Mick Chan / 27 October 2021 5:35 pm / 6 comments

  

  Launched earlier this week, the all-electric BMW iX3 arrived in Malaysia priced from RM317,360 on-the-road without insurance. It appears to be eagerly anticipated by buyers, as half of the first 30 units of the facelifted electric SUV sold with the complimentary Power Package have been spoken for in just three days, BMW Malaysia revealed at a roundtable briefing today.

  Normally a cost option, the Power Package is comprised of a 22 kW BMW i Wallbox and a BMW i Standard Charging Cable and is priced at RM5,000 before installation. In addition to its inclusion free of charge, the first 30 iX3 customers in Malaysia also receive complimentary installation of the i Wallbox up to RM2,000, as well as one year of complimentary access to the BMW charging network worth RM240.

  There will not be a limit placed on the volume of battery-electric vehicles sold in the country, said BMW Malaysia. Two variants of the iX3 are offered in our market – Inspiring and Impressive – the latter being the higher-specification variant and is priced at RM336,360 on-the-road without insurance.

  

  Currently, prices include sales and service tax (SST) as customer deliveries will only begin next year after the ongoing tax exemption has ended. This is however expected to carry on into 2022.

  Those are prices for cars bought with the standard two-year, unlimited mileage warranty; an upgrade to a five-year warranty with service package increases prices to RM330,800 and RM349,800 for the Inspring and Impressive trim variants, respectively.

  Built at BMW’s joint venture manufacturing facility in Shenyang, China, the iX3 is equipped with a 73.8 kWh lithium-ion battery offering a range of between 453 km and 461 km on the WLTP cycle, and charging takes 7.5 hours to fully replenish its battery from an 11 kW AC outlet. Fast charging from a DC outlet of up to 150 kW enables a recharge to 80% state-of-charge in 32 minutes.

  Meanwhile on the subject of battery longevity, the German brand is just as confident in its products’ performance in this region as in Europe; the eight-year, 160,000 km battery warranty on the iX3 is the same as that offered in Europe, the company said.

  GALLERY: BMW iX3 facelift official global photos

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW iX3 launched in Malaysia – facelifted electric SUV arrives in Inspiring, Impressive trim, RM317k-RM336k

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 25 October 2021 10:06 am / 11 comments

  

  Days after spec sheets of the new BMW iX3 had been leaked online, BMW Group Malaysia has made it official by finally launching the electric SUV here. The second electric model being introduced this year, the car provides a more affordable alternative to the larger iX, using the X3 as its base.

  UPDATE: The BMW iX3 has a new 2022 tax-free price, from RM307,160 to RM345,800, which is up to RM11,200 lower than the 2021 launch price.

  As has already been made known, the car arrives in Inspiring and Impressive variants priced at RM317,360 and RM336,360 respectively, on-the-road without insurance. These figures include the sales and service tax (SST), meaning that deliveries will only begin next year after the exemption ends on December 31 – although it may well get extended again.

  A two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty comes as standard – as usual, you can upgrade to a five-year warranty and service package, which bumps up those prices to RM330,800 and RM349,800. You can also opt for a Power Package, which adds a 22 kW BMW i Wallbox and a BMW i Standard Charging Cable and is priced at RM5,000 (without installation); with this, the iX3 is priced from RM322,360 to RM341,360 with the two-year warranty and from RM335,800 to RM354,800 with the five-year warranty and service pack.

  In Malaysia, the first 30 customers will get the Power Package free with their purchase of the iX3, along with complimentary installation of the i Wallbox up to RM2,000 and one year of access to the BMW charging network worth RM240. Both variants are identical mechanically, powered by a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 210 kW (286 PS) and 400 Nm of torque. So equipped, the iX3 will get from zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds before hitting an electronically-limited top speed of 180 km/h.

  

  

  The car is also fitted with a 73.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that provides a range of between 453 and 461 km on the WLTP cycle. Charging the iX3 takes around seven and a half hours using the maximum AC charging power of 11 kW; alternatively, you can juice the battery through a DC fast charger at up to 150 kW, filling it up to 80% in just 32 minutes.

  The iX3 arrives in Malaysia in facelifted form (before the regular X3 gets its nip and tuck) and thus gets slimmer trapezoidal headlights, a larger conjoined grille and pincer-style three-dimensional taillights. Having previously been offered without the M Sport package, the sportier look is now fitted as standard, adding a large hexagonal centre air intake, L-shaped corner inlets, body-coloured cladding and a large rear diffuser.

  The changes are even more pronounced inside, with a new angular dashboard that borrows elements from the G20 3 Series, including the ergonomic clustered switchgear. The centre touchscreen is larger at 12.3 inches across, part of the now-standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional that also adds a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

  

  

  Spec sheets for iX3 M Sport Inspiring, click to enlarge

  There’s no large curved display panel to be had here, unlike in the iX; the car retains the use of BMW Operating System 7 instead of the newer eighth-generation software. As part of the M Sport package, the iX3 also receives an M Sport steering wheel, sports seats and black headlining.

  In terms of specs, there aren’t a great deal of differences between the two variants. The base Inspiring model already comes well-equipped with adaptive LED headlights, 19-inch Style 842 aerodynamic alloy wheels, Vernasca leather upholstery, a stitched Sensatec faux leather-wrapped dashboard, brushed aluminium interior trim with Pearl Chrome finishers and galvanised silver switchgear.

  Also fitted are keyless entry, push-button start, adaptive dampers, power-adjustable front seats with heating and driver’s side memory, triple-zone automatic climate control, a Qi wireless charger, a panoramic glass sunroof, parking assist with the Reversing Assistant, a 12-speaker, 205-watt sound system, a reverse camera and a hands-free powered tailgate.

  

  

  Spec sheets for iX3 M Sport Impressive, click to enlarge

  The Impressive model adds Laserlight headlamps, staggered 20-inch Style 890 M alloys, a head-up display, acoustic glass front side windows, gesture control, a 16-speaker, 464-watt Harmon Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera system and IconicSounds Electric synthetic driving sounds – the latter developed in partnership with renown composer Hans Zimmer.

  Impressively (no pun intended), both variants come with the Driving Assistant Professional package, adding a full complement of active safety features. These include autonomous emergency braking, evasive steering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, emergency stop assist and adaptive high beam.

  The iX3 also comes as standard with an acoustic warning for pedestrians and Active Protection. The latter is BMW’s version of Mercedes-Benz’s Pre-Safe that primes the seat belt pre-tensioners and closes all windows if the car detects an imminent collision. Browse full specifications and equipment of the BMW iX3 on CarBase.my.

  GALLERY: BMW iX3 facelift official global photos

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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