In addition to the completely new i4 and iX models, BMW also offers an SUV with a different concept. The iX3 is quasi an X3 with electric drive and some optical adjustments. The front with standard matrix LEDs of course remains largely closed on the electric car, aerodynamic rims and blue accents complete the picture. The fully digital cockpit consists of two 12.3-inch screens and has special functions for displaying the charge status of the battery or nearby charging stations. A 286 HP (210 kW) electric motor, which generates a maximum of 400 Nm, always provides propulsion. The power is sent to the rear wheels. The performance is rather comfortable, the SUV needs 6.8 seconds for the sprint to country road speed, the top speed is 180 km / h. An 80 kW battery serves as a power storage device, which enables a range of up to 461 kilometers according to WLTP. With a quick charger, it is 80 percent charged again in 34 minutes. However, the prices are steep: According to the list, the SUV costs at least 67,300 euros. But it is much cheaper. The provider carwow.de offers the electric SUV up to 18,835 below the list price (as of September 13, 2021). The purchase premium for electric cars is already included in this. (Important tips for buying a new car on the Internet).
The iX3 is only available in two versions, the highest discount is on the more expensive one called “Impressive”. It comes on 20-inch aerodynamic wheels, has a leather interior with adjustable sports seats for driver and front passenger, a head-up display and gesture control for the 12.3-inch infotainment display. The convenience access includes the so-called “digital key” with which the car can be locked and unlocked using a smartphone. The parking assistant works here with cameras and sensors and can, for example, show a 3D image of the car on the central display. The prices for the iX3 in the “Impressive” configuration normally start at 72,400 euros. At carwow.de there are discounts of over 9265 euros in addition to the environmental bonus (Attention: The transfer costs reduce the discount by a few hundred euros), so that the cheapest offers are available here from 54,855 euros.
There is a discount of up to 16,780 euros on the basic “Inspiring” equipment
With the basic equipment “Inspiring” you can save at a similarly high level. An M leather steering wheel, the integration of the Amazon Alexa voice assistant, the wireless connection of the smartphone with the infotainment and a charging cradle, electrically adjustable sports seats with heated seats for the driver and front passenger, a panoramic glass roof and various assistance systems are already standard. The Driving Assistant Proeddsional series, for example, combines a wide variety of systems such as steering and lane guidance assistants, emergency stop assistants and traffic light detection, just like a parking assistant with a reversing camera and the attention assistant. The RRP for the iX3 “Inspiring” is 67,300 euros, at carwow.de it is available from 50,520 euros. That means one Savings of a whopping 16,780 euros including environmental bonus on the EIA. Now a cheap insurance? Click here for the AUTO BILD insurance calculator!
