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BMW
iX3 M60 xDrive

Drivers following the upcoming performance version of the iX3.

Our opinion · cited factsMedium SUVSpecifications checked 12 November 2026
iX3Australian price pending

Australian list price has yet to be confirmed.

See BMW Australia’s iX3 M60 gallery for the announced model.
View the official BMW gallery ↗
01

Facts and labelled estimates

Everyday capability.

Brand owner
BMW Group
Model year
Unverified
Australian availability
BMW Australia expects orders to open in 2027. Australian delivery timing is unconfirmed.
Body / seats
Medium SUV · 5 seats
Australian price
Australian list price has yet to be confirmed.
Official range
754 km WLTP
Practical planning range
Unknown
Battery
108.7 kWh
DC charging
Up to 400 kW; a comparable 10–80% time is not verified
AC charging
Unknown
Rear cargo / frunk
Unknown / Unknown
Width / length
1895 / 4782 mm
ISOFIX positions
Not verified
Three child seats across
Not yet verified
Independent Australian tested range
Not available for this variant
Braked towing
Not reliably verified
V2L
BMW lists vehicle-to-load with a compatible adapter overseas. Confirm Australian equipment and adapter availability.
Heat pump
Unknown / variant dependent
Phone projection
CarPlay unverified · Android Auto unverified
Vehicle warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
Service footprint
broad
Parts wait-time evidence
established
02

Home-charging reality

What the kW number means overnight.

Standard power point · 10 hours
Vehicle efficiency unverified
7 kW single-phase · 10–80%
Single-phase charge rate or battery capacity unverified
11 kW three-phase wallbox · 10–80%
Three-phase charge rate or battery capacity unverified
DC fast charge · 10–80%
Comparable time not verified
AC cable included
Confirm with the seller for this exact variant
Home charger allowance
Plan roughly $1,500–$3,000 installed, then obtain a site-specific quote

These are planning estimates using a 10-hour overnight window and charging losses. Switchboard work, cable length, phase supply and controlled-load arrangements can change installation cost.

03

Our opinion

The practical view.

“Shortlist it for the way it fits your household, not for a headline acceleration or range number.”

Why it belongs on a shortlist

  • Provisional 450 kW dual-motor AWD
  • 108.7 kWh usable battery
  • Up to 400 kW DC charging

Trim guidance: BMW Group lists 22 kW AC Charging Professional as standard overseas. Confirm the Australian onboard charger and supply requirements before choosing a wallbox.

Up to 754 km WLTP is BMW’s provisional overseas figure. Final Australian specifications and real-world range may differ.

04

Problems, recalls and evidence

What might annoy you.

  • Australian pricing and final equipment are pending. ANCAP’s current iX3 report names the 40 and 50 xDrive grades.
Long-term faults and parts waiting timesinsufficient data
Affected vehicles
Australian-delivered vehicles; exact variant and model-year coverage is not established
Severity
information
Australian relevance
Insufficient verified Australian data
Status
No model-level conclusion drawn
Owner action
Check the VIN with the manufacturer and the Australian Government recalls database before purchase
Last verified
2026-11-12
Open evidence source ↗

Absence of a listed issue is not a reliability claim. Official recalls, manufacturer campaigns, repeated reports, isolated reports and editorial observations are never blended into a fake failure rate.

Check the Australian vehicle recalls database ↗
05

Safety and warranty fine print

More than a five-star headline.

ANCAP evidence

Rating
Not verified for this exact Australian variant
Test year / expiry
Unknown / Unknown

ANCAP result and protocol year have not yet been verified for this exact Australian variant.

Warranty details to confirm

Vehicle
5 years / unlimited km
High-voltage battery
8 years / 160,000 km
Minimum capacity
Not reliably verified for this exact Australian variant
12-volt battery
Confirm whether separate coverage or exclusions apply
Infotainment
Confirm whether separate coverage or exclusions apply
Paint / corrosion
Confirm the current paint-perforation and corrosion terms
Roadside assistance
Confirm duration and servicing conditions
Servicing
Follow the Australian warranty and service schedule for the exact variant
Capped-price servicing
Not reliably verified

Warranty terms can differ by component, use and servicing history. Read the current Australian warranty booklet before ordering.

06

TechManPat practical fit

Not tested - yet.

Catalogue research is not a physical family-living test, so this vehicle does not receive a TechManPat Tested badge.

The future test covers a rear-facing child seat, pram and shopping, dog crate, boot opening, rear doors, adult rear comfort, easy entry, parking, visibility, controls and real-world efficiency.

07

Vehicle sources

Confirm before ordering.

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Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
12 November 2026
Price last checked
No separate price check recorded
Australian availability last checked
12 November 2026

What changed

No material change logged.

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