BMW is rolling out the proverbial purple carpet for the 2027 iX3 at an occasion that isn’t primarily about automobiles. The Client Electronics Present focuses on know-how in the beginning, and as at this time’s cars turn into rolling computer systems, it makes good sense to showcase the electrical SUV in Las Vegas.
Keep in mind that this isn’t the primary time we’ve seen the iX3 in the USA. The “NA5” made its debut on American soil again in September at a devoted occasion hosted at Bathhouse Studios in New York Metropolis. Nevertheless, CES 2026 brings the primary trendy Neue Klasse mannequin to a a lot wider viewers. Moreover, BMW made an additional effort by bringing two totally different automobiles to spotlight among the accessible customization choices.
Each are of the “50 xDrive” selection, because it’s the one model accessible at launch. One other commonality between the 2 automobiles is the M Sport Bundle. BMW opted for various physique colours and wheel designs to set them aside. The iX3 completed in House Silver rides on 22-inch wheels, whereas the Ocean Wave Blue showcar contains a smaller 21-inch set.
We had been allowed to peek inside their cabins, the place the optionally available Sport steering wheel was the shared factor. BMW selected Castanea synthetic leather-based upholstery for one iX3 and black Particular person real leather-based for the opposite. Extra daring prospects can go for a white inside and even match it with a white steering wheel.
Though the 2027 iX3 is at the moment making a splash at CES, early adopters within the U.S. are in for a protracted wait. Deliveries in North America received’t start till summer time. Costs have but to be finalized, however we all know the bottom mannequin will begin at round $60,000. A less expensive entry-level variant is due in early 2027 with a single-motor setup. This rear-wheel-drive model is predicted to begin at roughly $55,000.
All iX3s for the U.S. market will come from the Debrecen plant in Hungary, probably even after manufacturing begins on the San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico subsequent yr. As in most components of the world, solely the standard-wheelbase model is destined for America. In China, a stretched “NA6” by-product is scheduled to launch in 2026.
If SUVs aren’t your factor, the i3 debuting this yr will go on sale stateside in 2027. The Munich-built electrical sedan could are available in barely cheaper and probably supply extra vary because of its decrease physique. We’ve additionally noticed an iX4 prototype, but it surely’s too quickly to say whether or not will probably be offered within the U.S.
