Patent images of the upcoming 2026 BMW iX3 have leaked, revealing the production design of BMW's next-generation electric SUV based on the Neue Klasse platform.
- Images appear to be design trademarks submitted to a patent bureau
- Production version closely resembles the Vision Neue Klasse X concept
- Set to be the first production model using BMW's Neue Klasse platform
Design Details:
- Retains overall shape and design language of the concept
- Conventional side mirrors replace concept's fin-shaped units
- Flush door handles added for production model
- Thicker B-pillars and slightly updated front and rear bumpers
- Y-shaped element on rear side windows carried over from concept
Technical Aspects:
- Codenamed "NA5"
- Will use BMW's new 800V electric architecture
- Expected to offer single and dual-motor configurations
- Power outputs projected between 300 and 600 hp
Production and Launch:
- Scheduled to enter production in less than a year
- To be manufactured at BMW's new factory in Debrecen, Hungary
- Expected market launch in 2025
The leaked patent images of the 2026 BMW iX3 suggest that BMW is staying true to its Vision Neue Klasse X concept, marking a significant step in the company's electric vehicle strategy. As the first production model on the Neue Klasse platform, the iX3 represents BMW's future direction in design and technology for its electric lineup.
