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While America still awaits the new BMW iX3, customer deliveries are already in full swing across Europe. The \u201cNA5\u201d has racked up more than 50,000 orders since its launch on the Old Continent in September 2025. Demand has been so strong that a second production shift was added at the Debrecen plant earlier than planned. Early signs point to a commercial success, so much so that the electric SUV is outselling the X3 \u201cG45.\u201d In fact, every third electric BMW ordered in Europe is an iX3.<\/p>\n

To sustain that momentum, BMW organized a large-scale test-drive event for the second-generation iX3. A fleet of 10 vehicles was available for nearly 300 participants to try between April 20 and 23 in M\u00e1riav\u00f6lgy. All the cars were in 50 xDrive specification, currently the only version on sale. However, a more affordable iX3 40<\/a> goes on sale this summer. The entry-level variant has a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive configuration with a smaller battery pack.<\/p>\n

Beyond the driving experience, BMW also hosted a static presentation to showcase the new iX3 in greater detail. Interestingly, one vehicle featured optional M Performance Parts<\/a>, which have rarely been seen so far on the \u201cNA5.\u201d The catalog currently includes only a roof spoiler, front attachments, and a more pronounced rear diffuser. Buyers can also opt for a matte side-body decal and a windshield-mounted M Performance Parts sticker.<\/p>\n

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BMW has plenty to highlight about the electric SUV, as it\u2019s essentially all-new, with no ties to the previous CLAR-based model. From the Neue Klasse underpinnings and fresh design language to the iDrive X interface and Gen6 batteries, nearly everything has changed. A swoopy iX4<\/a> with a coupe-like profile is expected to follow by year\u2019s end, also from the Debrecen plant.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, BMW\u2019s Hungarian division reports that more than 50 iX3 units were delivered to customers within weeks of the model\u2019s local launch. Pricing starts at 34,037,000 forints (about \u20ac93,200), which doesn\u2019t exactly sound like a bargain. However, Hungary has the highest value-added tax (VAT) in Europe, at 27%.<\/p>\n

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