The BMW iX3 2022 introduces a large number of ‘small’ changes that round off your bet. Its strong point is in the dynamic section, where it stands out thanks to its low center of gravity and its weight balance, among other important details.
The BMW iX3 2022 It is, in fact, a restyling of the iX3 with all the new features that have come to the 2022 range of the BMW X3. In other words, in this new iteration of the electric model, relevant aesthetic innovations have been introduced, but its equipment has also been updated and improved. Among other things, it comes standard with the M Sport package which gives it a look more sporty without having to specifically request it.
The headlights have been updated, which have a sharper design and may have laser technology, the front grille has been updated and both the front and rear bumpers have been changed. Here at the rear, the taillights also have a new design and feature LED technology. The blue accents are optional, but the M Sport package is included as standard.
Lots of improvements, but the BMW iX3 isn’t exactly a new generation
Although it is presented as a new generation, the BMW iX3 2022 it is an update to the previous version, released just a year and a half apart. In addition to changes to the exterior design, inside there is a new digital instrument cluster of 10.25 inches that accompanies a multimedia system with a 12.3-inch screen. Yes, the interior is also updated and improved, but the changes in the model are not particularly big.
now has Diver Assistant Professional, which uses lane-keeping, blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic assist technologies to avoid obstacles while driving. And it adds, to its equipment, the BMW Drive Recorder option to record the vehicle’s environment on video. Everything else in the 2022 BMW iX3, however, remains exactly the same as it was in the previous version of the electric SUV.
In driving it is an electric, but in the style of BMW
At the level of ‘mechanics’the BMW iX3 2022 inherits the same system propulsion with a single motor connected to the rear axle, and a power delivery that reaches the 286 hp. This electric motor is connected to a battery of 74 kWh of capacity that provide, as a whole, an autonomy of 461km according to the WLTP homologation cycle. Decent figures, although you can always ask that they reach 500 km of autonomy.
While virtually the entire range features xDrive technology, with Four-wheel drivethe BMW iX3 opts for a system of propulsion. That it remains true to the sporty identity of the Bavarian brand, yes, but it would not have hurt to have the option of a two-axle drive configuration.
The charging system supports 11kwbut in fast charge it reaches up to 150kw. Nor is it a point in which it stands out compared to other electric vehicles, but they are correct figures and that, in reality, are in tune with what the current infrastructure offers for charging electric cars. In short, the technical sheet of the BMW iX3 2022 is correct and complies, but it does not go beyond what we could expect in an electric ‘standard’.
Where the BMW iX3 2022 does stand out is in the driving. Here it does meet, and by far, what is expected of a vehicle ‘made in Germany’, specially designed by BMW. And that’s thanks to a gravity center lower than in the rest of the range, thanks to the propulsion system, the immediate delivery of the electrical system and also the weight distribution between axes.
The electric model has a driving mode selector that allows us to drive safely. ‘Echo’protecting autonomy to the maximum, but it also has a mode ‘Sport’ that accentuates its character in power delivery, in throttle sensitivity and in the roundness of braking or steering. It modulates its behavior to turn the BMW iX3 into a dynamic and fun SUV.
It is a car that goes really well in curves and that feels light, despite the extra weight that the battery plate implies ‘hanging’ of the chassis. It reads the pavement in an extraordinary way and transmits it to us at the wheel. And ultimately, behaves as you expect from a BMW, but with the benefits of an electrical system that delivers its maximum benefits instantly. But without soundOf course, that is something that discourages a bit.
Yes, the BMW iX3 2022 is a recommended option for those looking for an electric car
Although the 2022 BMW iX3 is not a cheap entry to the electric car, starting from €74,400, the truth is that it offers characteristics that meet both in terms of performance and autonomy. Its finishes are perfectly up to the rest of the BMW X3 range, and they are remarkable, but it also now has a more sporty aesthetic and an interior with more and better technology.
The autonomy of the model is correct not only for urban and interurban use, but it is a model that can be planned for trips without any problem. And in this sense, it is a more interesting BMW X3 than the rest for its trunk capacity. For this reason, and because its more regular shapes in the cargo space make it more convenient to carry suitcases and any other type of package.
But where the BMW iX3 2022 stands out the most is in the drivingin its dynamic behavior. The German manufacturer has considered every little detail such as weight distribution, or that it is propulsion, and when we are behind the wheel demanding fun, the BMW iX3 2022 is a model that offers more joy than any of the equivalent options.
So yes, for those who positively valued the BMW X3 with a thermal engine, the BMW iX3 is a recommended model that meets and exceeds any expectation. It is definitely an electric car. ‘BMW-style’. And that not only has a price, but it is also a positive thing.