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the neue klasse platform ix3, codenamed na5, was recently photographed testing at the nürburgring. the outline of the spy photos shows that the front kidney grille has been redesigned, and the criticized horizontal and vertical rear design has also been abandoned. :

the neue klasse concept car was officially released before:

compared with the exterior design, the interior has changed even more. although the spy photos cannot capture details inside the car, bmw has previously announced that it will popularize a panoramic head-up display on the neue klasse platform, a minimalist flat-bottomed steering wheel, and use steering wheel controls to replace the idrive knob that has been used for decades.

in the pure electric era, horsepower has become cheaper. the power output range of the neue klasse platform ranges from 270 to 1341 horsepower. it is said that the beggar's version of the neue klasse ix3 starts from 340 horsepower, which has surpassed the current x3 m40 six-cylinder oil car and corresponds to the m40 oil car. the ix3 m50 sports model can output at least 550 horsepower.

the neue klasse platform will introduce bmw's new cylindrical sixth-generation lithium battery, which will increase the energy density by 20%, the charging speed by 30%, and the cruising range by 30%. the key indicators are in line with tesla 4680. among them, the 95 mm cylinder is used for lower-body cars, and the 120 mm cylinder is used for the x car series.

the new generation ix3 will be mass-produced at the debrecen plant in hungary in july 2025. after the technology and process are verified, it will be imported to the san luis potosí plant in mexico to supply the north american market. the bmw brilliance plant in shenyang may also start the localization process.

if things go well, bmw will start road testing of the new generation ix3 this summer (confirmed by spy photos), announce the launch and accept orders next summer, and start delivery next fall.