Pioneering Electrification with Cutting-edge technology
BMW Launches the First-Ever BMW iX3 at the Guangzhou Motor Show

(Guangzhou) At the 2020 Guangzhou Motor Show, BMW launched the First-Ever BMW iX3, its most-awaited model in the “Year of NEV”. The new car integrates the cutting-edge technologies of BMW in terms of intelligence, electrification and digitalization, demonstrating the solid strength of BMW Group in the field of premium BEV segment.

This model is available in two variants: the First-Ever BMW iX3 Vantage and the First-Ever BMW iX3 Pioneering, with MSRP at 469,900 and 509,900 RMB respectively. The First-Ever BMW iX3 Vantage is equipped with 20 high-value standard features, including the fifth-generation of BMW eDrive technology, BMW Personal Co-Pilot Pro, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and Parking Assistant. On top of this, the First-Ever BMW iX3 Pioneering further features BMW Digital Key, Parking Assistant Plus, BMW Head-Up Display, Comfort Access and 20-inch aerodynamic wheels, creating intelligent and premium e-mobility for customers.

The First-Ever BMW iX3 locally produced in Shenyang has seen its first batch of cars shipped to the global market in November. This “World Car” demonstrates BMW’s “in China, for China, for the World” commitment, and it is a proof that BMW Brilliance is now fully capable of serving the global market with flexible production capabilities and the world-class quality.

Unique electric driving pleasure enhanced by the latest BMW Personal Co-Pilot Pro as standard

The First-Ever BMW iX3 is equipped with BMW’s latest assisted driving technology—BMW Personal Co-Pilot Pro. Thanks to its powerful algorithm and a total of 25 sensors, cameras and radars, the system has won the highest rating in 2020 Euro NCAP. It ensures a comfortable and safe driving with a large number of assisted driving functions such as Traffic Jam Assistant and Emergency Stop Assistant. For the First-Ever BMW iX3, Parking Assistant functions including Reverse Tracking Assist and 3D Remote View are also available.

In addition, the energy recuperation offers new pleasure for customers. They can choose driving position D on the gear shifter, in which case the vehicle would behave similar creeping function as on a combustion vehicle. The unique B mode generates the one-pedal feeling characteristics of the BMW’s electric vehicles by providing particularly strong recuperation; customers can control the speed the vehicle in most cases simply by pressing and releasing the pedal.

Unprecedented intelligence powered by pioneering digital technology

The Remote Software Upgrade function keeps the car always fresh. The First-Ever BMW iX3 allows customers to unlock and operate the car with BMW Digital Key. The latest iDrive 7.0 operation system features a 10.25-inch control display and a 12.3-inch dashboard display. The latest BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant can, when asked via voice command, open/close windows, look for restaurants nearby and so on.

Benefited by BMW’s partnership with top internet companies in China, the First-Ever BMW iX3 offers a multitude of new digital services for Chinese consumers. The car integrates popular third-party applications such as Tmall Genie, QQ Music, Ximalaya and iXigua Short Video. The car is also equipped with Tencent WeScenario, where customers can access to more third-party applications and location-based services. In addition, the navigation system makes available a series of digital mobility services such as Indoor Parking, searching POIs information online and looking for a destination.

Premium purely electric SAV: high energy-efficiency and long e-range performance

The First-Ever BMW iX3 offers the best-in-segment e-range of up to 500 km and energy consumption of 16.7 kWh/100km. It supports AC and DC charging. Maximum charging power reaches 100Kw under DC, and takes only 45 minutes to be charged from 0 to 80%. The new car takes 7.5 hours to fully charge under 11Kw AC power.

Worry-free user experience offered by a comprehensive NEV ecosystem

With a dedication to “customer-centricity”, BMW provides a one-stop charging solution to customers including private charging, public charging and branded charging. Every new customer of the First-Ever BMW iX3 will be able to enjoy free wall-box installation. For customers who are not able to use private charging, BMW will offer free charging cards – 1800 kWh in 15 cities.

By the end of 2020, BMW’s public charging network in China will extend to over 300,000 charging pillars, including 100,000 DC charging pillars. Moreover, BMW is continuously expanding its charging stations to cover airport, shopping mall, hotel and BMW dealer store. The Park & Charge service now covers six airports in five cities and almost ten popular shopping centers. More than 250 authorized dealer charging stations in around 120 cities will open into operation by the end of 2020.

Well-trained BMW’s authorized i dealers will be responsible for the sales and after-sales services. The number of authorized i dealers will reach nearly 200 covering 60 cities by the end of 2020. For the First-Ever BMW iX3, BMW provides a comprehensive warranty and after-sales service to ensure worry-free user experience. It offers 3 year/100,000 km warranty for the vehicle, 8 year/160,000 km warranty for the high voltage battery, and 8 year/120,000 km warranty for the electric motor and control unit. During the warranty period for the vehicle, customers are also eligible for 24/7 roadside assistance, and, when the battery runs out of electricity, free mobile charging, free valet charging and free trailing services.

Starting from today to November 31, 2020, customers who purchase the new model are eligible for the benefits below:
• 0.88% interest rate for customers who purchase the First-Ever BMW iX3;
• Up to 8,000 RMB price cut or favorable exclusive loan/financial lease rate for BMW/MINI owners; an additional 6,000 RMB price cut for trade-in by BMW/MINI owners;
• Up to 6,000 RMB price cut for trade-in by non-BMW/MINI owners;
• Free Public Charging Package or BMW Service Inclusive Package for all customers;
• Zero down payment with 48 installments for financial lease customers.
For more details, please contact BMW’s authorized i dealers.

MSPP for the First-Ever BMW iX3

Model	MSPP (RMB)
The First-Ever BMW iX3 Vantage	469,900
The First-Ever BMW iX3 Pioneering	509,900