BMW’s Neue Klasse iX3 30L in a Chinese regulatory filing image.
- Pre-orders are open for the China-specific long-wheelbase Neue Klasse iX3, with prices starting at 269,900 yuan ($39,810).
- The iX3 30L in the filing features a 235 kW motor and a CATL lithium iron phosphate battery.
BMW’s Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) has appeared in China’s latest regulatory filing catalog, advancing preparations for the launch of a model already open for pre-orders, with deliveries set to begin in November.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released its 411th batch of vehicle filings on Tuesday. The version listed is the iX3 30L, produced by BMW Brilliance.
The filings are open for public comment from September 9 to September 15. This is part of the regulatory process for vehicles entering the Chinese market and does not constitute final approval.
The filing shows that the iX3 30L features a drive motor produced by BMW AG, with peak output of 235 kW (315 hp) and a top speed of 180 km/h.
The version uses a lithium iron phosphate battery, with cells made by a subsidiary of CATL (HKEX: 3750) in Yibin, Sichuan province.
The filing does not disclose battery capacity or driving range, leaving key specifications for the entry-level version yet to be announced.
The SUV seats 5 and measures 4,885 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width and 1,634 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 3,005 mm and a curb weight of 2,237 kg.
BMW opened pre-orders for the long-wheelbase Neue Klasse iX3 at the Chengdu Auto Show, which began on August 21, with prices starting at 269,900 yuan ($39,810).
The iX3 30L starts at 269,900 yuan, the iX3 40L xDrive at 299,900 yuan and the iX3 50L xDrive at 339,900 yuan.
BMW previously said the model would adopt uniform nationwide pricing, with final launch prices matching pre-sales prices. Deliveries will begin in November.
Developed specifically for China, the long-wheelbase iX3 is the first long-wheelbase electric SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) built on BMW’s Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform.
Its wheelbase is 108 mm longer than that of the standard version, with the additional space primarily benefiting second-row passengers. It is produced at BMW Brilliance’s Shenyang plant.
The Chinese version will also feature an end-to-end driver assistance system jointly developed by BMW and Momenta (HKEX: 6880), covering urban roads and highways, according to previously released information.
The infotainment system supports Huawei HiCar and Apple CarPlay and integrates Alibaba’s AI large language model and DeepSeek capabilities, underscoring BMW’s efforts to strengthen its competitiveness in China through local software partnerships.
The long-wheelbase Neue Klasse BMW iX3 is offered in 3 variants, with deliveries set to begin in November.
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