2022 BMW iX3

2022 BMW iX3 review
The iX3 draws upon its proven X3 DNA to offer a well-rounded package that makes the jump to e-motoring refreshingly familiar.

Luxury brands have been in a race to catch up with Tesla in the electric vehicle game, and they’ve all taken different approaches.
You have the Jaguar I-Pace, one of the trailblazers in this space, which features a dedicated platform and concept car looks, then you have the Audi e-tron quattro and Mercedes-Benz EQC which are based on existing architectures but feature their own nameplates and designs.
BMW decided to base its mid-sized luxury electric car on its top-selling X3, calling it the iX3.
As we’ve seen from other brands, including BMW’s own Mini, using an existing platform and badge as the basis for an electric vehicle may not revolutionise zero-emissions motoring, but the familiar look and feel is more palatable for customers who may be a little wary of joining the EV train.
The iX3 is can be distinguished from its petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid siblings with some relatively subtle design elements, but otherwise it looks and feels like a regular X3 – which is one of the frontrunners in the mid-size luxury SUV segment.
Does the 2022 BMW iX3 benefit from its well-known DNA? Let’s find out...
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