Half a year on from its official debut, the 2026 BMW iX3, codenamed NA5, is shown at the ongoing 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026) in right-hand-drive form, and is on sale in Thailand in a sole iX3 50 xDrive variant priced from 3,599,000 baht (RM435,903).
Visually being the Vision Neue Klasse X brought to production reality, the NA5 iX3 carries over the illuminated kidney grille, the ‘valleys’ on the bonnet and tailgate where each logo resides, and the lack of visible rubber along the window/belt line.
In terms of size, the NA5 is close to the current G45 X3, with the new model measuring 4,782 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 1,635 mm tall, or slightly longer, but narrower and lower than the G45 (4,755 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,660 mm tall).
The 50 xDrive specification means a dual-motor powertrain providing all-wheel-drive, comprised of an asynchronous motor (ASM) in front producing 167 PS and 255 Nm, while the rear axle gets an electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) motor with 326 PS and 455 Nm. Combined, its outputs are 469 PS and 645 Nm, good for a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h.
This is on a first-for-BMW, 800-volt electrical architecture that enables up to 400 kW DC charging, for a claimed 10-80% recharge time of 21 minutes for its NMC battery with 108.7 kWh usable capacity (116 kWh gross capacity); this architecture enables peak charging rate to be sustained for up to five minutes.
As for home charging, up to 11 kW AC is supported by the onboard charger, or optionally upgradeable to 22 kW AC. Conversely, the V2L capability for powering external devices is rated at up to 3.7 kW. Fully charged, the NA5 iX3 offers up to 805 km of range on the WLTP testing standard.
Key to the driving dynamics of the NA5 iX3 is what BMW calls the Heart of Joy, a “superbrain” management system for the vehicle’s drivetrain, brakes, energy recuperation and steering sub-functions that processes information up to 10 times faster than conventional control units, according to BMW.
For autonomous driving, the Motorway Assistant feature allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for prolonged periods when on open highways, without having alerts to regain manual control of the steering every few minutes.
On the other hand, when minor steering or braking inputs are required when adaptive cruise control is switched on, Symbiotic Drive allows these minor corrective inputs to be made without fighting the driver or switching off from autonomous driving completely.
Inside, the NA5 iX3 brings a significant change from the cabins of BMW models prior to this, with the Panoramic iDrive 17.9-inch central screen and the Panoramic Vision display that spans the width of the windscreen at its base, from pillar to pillar. Using the “Hey BMW” voice prompt summons the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, for access to navigation, communication, entertainment, and vehicle control.
Cabin upholstery for the NA5 iX3 in the Thai market is a choice of black, as pictured, or Castanea, with contrasting sections and stitching in silver. In terms of storage, the NA5 iX3 has luggage capacity of up to 1,750 litres, and a further 58 litres in the frunk.
In Thailand, the NA5 BMW iX3 is offered in Ocean Wave Blue metallic (pictured), Black Sapphire metallic, Polarised Grey metallic, Space Silver metallic, M Brooklyn Grey metallic, and Alpine White, with the aforementioned interior upholstery colour pairing of black and Castanea. The 2026 iX3 is priced in Thailand from 3,599,000 baht (RM435,903).
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Most handsome nose one designer can ever do! So handsome it’s almost not halal !
The rear AC vent being that cheap scratchy black plastic is a big letdown for a 400k+ vehicle… not sure how much it’ll be when it comes to Malaysia, likely around the neighborhood of 420–450k.
The range is very impressive, though.
All simply parroting the WLTP range without evidence. Masterclass is deception
a simple calculation of battery capacity and claimed range shows that this car will need to have an efficiency of 8.2 km/kWh ! Unless someone is driving at 70-80 km/h without air cond there is no way they’re gonna achieve 8.2
No way it can beat tesla efficiency. Motoring journalist have tested this new bmw and 900km is boastful. With such big battery pack, i would says average will be around 600+ km.
looks aside, this is yet another lazy bnw rhd conversion where they didn’t even bother to flip the center console buttons as well…because why is the parking brake by the passenger seat and not the driver. may not seem like a big deal but if i am going to pay a premium for a car, everything better be perfect.
I wonder who approve the design…maybe BMW collaborate with lady gaga.
Brrooom 4.9s to 100km/h
Fugly
see this is the reason why i told those idiots that EVs should not have 800km long range. its because more battery capacity adds cost to the car and now the car price over RM400k. the proper solution is to improve charger infrastructure . not to keep on adding bigger battery.
Overpriced junk. Once you go China premium EV like the BYD or Zeekr , you never go back to garbage German vehicles let alone overpriced turds like these BMW brands arrogantly assuming Asean is a good dumping ground for their unsold trash cans on wheels.
Honestly the Zeekr 7X is a way more superior product, inside and out. Hopefully the Chinese manufacturers improve on handling, coz even though their ride is comfy you can’t take corners in those cars at all.
Zeekr 7X front AC blower very weak
China car air con is weaker I felt especially in MY a big no no. The handling is like a boat. A big no no. The long term quality is still not tested a big no no. I dont want syok for a year or two and then bear a garbage that no one wanna trade in and end up looking as an eye sore. At least BMW part still available even for those 30 years car. According to a workshop owner, JAPANESE PART IS SO HARD to find nowadays for car 2 gen back. Useless for the reliablibity because parts like suspension or internal do have life cycles. Even if it is good for 15 years in straight but after that, u ended up with no parts or unreliable chop shop part. Even then chop shop is running low on few gen Jap part. The conti car merc and BMW, lots of parts even for the e60 those are still available. Think again. China car advance too quickly they used customer as tester and refine it when it failed. I dont think they will carry much parts when your outdated EV become 10 years old junk. U knw high tech become outdated a few cycle in a year lets not say in 10-15 yrs. They probably dont bother to produce a replacement new gen battery for your 15 yr old ev. U can ofcoz buy the current updated version car of that year in future. Just throw away your junk. And BMW normally dont do that. Even oem dont bother producing few gen toyota parts anymore.
Nothing beats a Chinese ev