[Pacific Auto Network New Car Channel] At the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show, the BMW iX3 was officially launched. The new car offers two models, priced at 46.99-500.99 million .
In appearance, the styling of the BMW iX3 will be based on the new BMW X3, and the details are also very similar. The classic BMW model kidneys are outlined in blue shades, and the middle area is made of simple and technological black. The panel is designed with a hidden semi-closed structure, which can reduce the wind resistance (full vehicle drag coefficient of 0.29), but also retains the air intake cooling function; the headlights on both sides still use the aperture-shaped daytime running lights, you must know that the current X3 has the daytime running light style Changed to BMW's latest "L" type; and the lower surround style is different from the BMW X3, and the style is more in line with the positioning of new energy vehicles. In terms of body color, the new car is available in 6 colors including carbon black, mineral white, quantum blue, cashmere silver, rich red and mysterious gray. On the side of
, the blue plaque running through the front and rear is adopted under the door. Two blue spoilers are designed on both sides of the lower part of the rear of the car, which not only has aerodynamic functions, but also allows people to identify their new energy vehicles at a glance. In addition, the iX3's fast charging interface is arranged on the right rear side of the vehicle body. In the interior of
, the BMW iX3's central control styling is the same as the current X3, equipped with a suspended central control screen, a full LCD instrument panel, and an electronic gear handle. The overall family style is strong. The center control panel adopts wood grain style to highlight luxury and texture. The blue trim is added to the electronic handlebar, which is the most intuitive difference from the interior of the fuel version of the X3 and corresponds to the pure electric identity.
In terms of power, the BMW iX3 (inquiry base price|check reference) is the first model equipped with BMW's fifth-generation electric drive system (eDrive). Initially, only the rear-wheel drive version is available. The maximum power of the motor is 210kW (286PS). , The peak torque is 400N·m, and the acceleration time to 100 kilometers is 6.8 seconds. It is worth mentioning that BMW also provided iX3 with a well-tuned electric vehicle "engine" sound.
The high-voltage battery system of the BMW iX3 will be produced by the second phase of the BMW Brilliance Power Battery Center, using the 811-type nickel-cobalt-manganese ternary lithium ion battery cell. Compared with the existing BMW electric models, the energy density of its 188 battery cells has increased by 20%. The total capacity of the battery pack is about 80kWh and the net capacity is 74kWh. The energy density of the battery pack system is as high as 154wh/kg, and the average power consumption per 100 kilometers is only 16.7. kWh, and can provide vehicles with 500km zero-emission pure electric driving range (NEDC test standard).
Editor's summary:
BMW iX3 uses a very successful design language in appearance and interior, coupled with breakthrough innovations in power and technology configuration, indicating that iX3 is not a "test of the water" of BMW, but BMW has entered the new energy market as a "landing force". (Text: Pacific Automotive Network Yang Gaoyu)
