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BMW iX3 210kW M Sport 80kWh 5dr Auto Review

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The iX3’s electric powertrain feels strong rather than thrilling, accelerating the iX3 from 0-62mph in around 6.8sec in near silence (unless you have the space-age sounding IconicSounds system that comes with M Sport Pro trim). It’s more than fast enough for almost any situation you can throw at it and still offers an official range of 285 miles, more than any rival.

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Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

This builds on the xLine and brings a sportier exterior to the X3 with a different alloy wheel design and body-coloured trim.

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210kW M Sport 80kWh 5dr Auto

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DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control

Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging

Head airbags for first and second row seats

Three point seatbelts to all seats with front and outer rear pyrotechnic belt tensioners and seat belt force limiters

Active guard plus incl speed limit assist, lane departure warning with steering impulse and front collision warning with brake intervention

Front Sports electric seats with Driver's side electric backrest width adjustment and memory

40:20:40 split folding 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row

Electric windows with trap release and convenient opening/closing feature

Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable, foldable, heated with memory, auto-dimming drivers side and aspherical on passengers side

Park distance control with front and rear parking sensors

Driving assistant professional package - iX3

The top-of-the-range M Sport Pro trim takes the long list of goodies from the entry-level trim and adds 20in alloy wheels, high-beam assist, adjustable lumbar support, a head-up display, an upgraded Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system and the Hans Zimmer designed IconicSounds acceleration effects. 

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The BMW iX3 struggles to compete when it comes to charging speeds and range, but it makes up for that by being good to drive, practical and smart inside with a fab infotainment system. It’s still a fine buy if you’re looking for a big electric SUV.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test </li> <li>Quick charging times and compatibility with the most ubiquitous types of public charging points </li> <li>Priced to be within the grasp of more than just the privileged few </li> <li>As with any car, ride comfort, practicality and ownership costs can’t be ignored</li></ul>

We define an electric car as one that runs purely on battery power and has no tailpipe to puff out nasty chemicals.

The best of the breed offer sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test cycle.

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