{"id":21184,"date":"2026-09-09T22:37:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/?p=21184"},"modified":"2026-09-09T22:37:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:37:55","slug":"bmws-neue-klasse-ix3-electric-suv-appears-in-china-filing-ahead-of-november-deliveries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/bmws-neue-klasse-ix3-electric-suv-appears-in-china-filing-ahead-of-november-deliveries\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW&#8217;s Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV appears in China filing ahead of November deliveries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/66b5dfa557980710cdd4ac9b1c172ac2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21185\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:1350px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/66b5dfa557980710cdd4ac9b1c172ac2.webp 1350w, https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/66b5dfa557980710cdd4ac9b1c172ac2-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BMW&#8217;s Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) has appeared in China&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/048153eaa35634c7616a421bf6cdc31e.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/048153eaa35634c7616a421bf6cdc31e.webp 1350w, https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/048153eaa35634c7616a421bf6cdc31e-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The version uses a lithium iron phosphate battery, with cells made by a subsidiary ofCATL(HKEX: 3750) in Yibin, Sichuan province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The filing does not disclose battery capacity or driving range, leaving key specifications for the entry-level version yet to be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BMWopened pre-ordersfor 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/de51cfd01f8681e44ae41d4e6681b3df.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21187\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:1350px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/de51cfd01f8681e44ae41d4e6681b3df.webp 1350w, https:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/de51cfd01f8681e44ae41d4e6681b3df-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BMW previously said the model would adopt uniform nationwide pricing, with final launch prices matching pre-sales prices. Deliveries will begin in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed specifically for China, the long-wheelbase iX3 is the first long-wheelbase electric SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) built on BMW&#8217;s Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;s Shenyang plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chinese version will also feature an end-to-end driver assistance system jointly developed by BMW andMomenta(HKEX: 6880), covering urban roads and highways, according to previously released information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The infotainment system supports Huawei HiCar and Apple CarPlay and integrates Alibaba&#8217;s AI large language model and DeepSeek capabilities, underscoring BMW&#8217;s efforts to strengthen its competitiveness in China through local software partnerships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMW&#8217;s Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) has appeared in China&#8217;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&#8217;s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released its 411th batch of vehicle filings on Tuesday. 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