BMW’s launch colour for the brand new iX3 (NA5) could also be Ocean Wave Blue, however Polarized Gray Metallic is already shaping as much as be one of many sleeper hits of the Neue Klasse lineup. We lately photographed the electrical crossover in Sotogrande, Spain—just some kilometers from the Rock of Gibraltar—the place the darker end emphasised the SUV’s clear surfacing and sharp proportions.
At launch, the NA5 iX3 will probably be provided in six colours:
- Alpine White
- House Silver Metallic
- M Brooklyn Gray Metallic
- Ocean Wave Blue Metallic
- Sapphire Black Metallic
- Polarized Gray Metallic
- Hearth Purple—marketed in the USA as Vegas Purple—together with Frozen Pure Gray will be part of the palette later.
M Sport Professional within the Wild
The Polarized Gray iX3 seen right here wears the M Sport Professional Bundle, which provides darker exterior components and provides the SUV a extra assertive presence. In comparison with the usual M Sport Bundle, the Professional specification introduces a black kidney encompass, black mirror caps, and a high-gloss black diffuser insert. Purple-painted M Sport brake calipers full the outside upgrades. Mixed with the 21-inch 1050 M wheels, the SUV takes on a extra road-focused, sporty look.
Neue Klasse Particulars Up Shut
The Neue Klasse design language seems fairly sharp on this colour. The delicate gray tones spotlight the physique’s tight surfaces with out drowning the traces in distinction. Extra photos from the shoot in Sotogrande present a better take a look at the inside particulars as properly. The middle console and door controls characteristic clear, top quality finishes. Cargo capability ranges from 520 to 1,750 liters due to the usual split-folding rear bench. Up entrance, the 58-liter frunk affords a sensible place to retailer the charging cable or smaller journey gadgets.
We completely liked the M Sport seats on this automobile. They’re trimmed in BMW Particular person Adelaide Gray Merino bicolour leather-based, a premium upholstery possibility that elevates the cabin past the usual M Sport end. This high-quality materials extends throughout the seats—together with variations geared up with a therapeutic massage operate—the middle armrest, and even the illuminated instrument panel. It provides the inside a extra upscale, bespoke really feel whereas nonetheless sustaining the sporty bolstering and “M” branding that outline the M Sport Professional Bundle. In Europe, the M Sport Professional Bundle additionally brings
Similar to on the G45 X3, the seat belt M tricolor stitching isn’t accessible within the US, however they’re a part of the M Sport Professional package deal in Germany. It’s doubtless {that a} future M Efficiency iX3 M60 mannequin will provide this feature for American clients as properly.
Extra Variants and Particular person Colours Coming
Talking of fashions, the primary wave of the NA5 launch facilities on the 50 xDrive mannequin, however further variants are on the best way. BMW will add 40 xDrive and 40 sDrive variations within the close to future, adopted by M Efficiency and full-M derivatives because the lineup expands. Painted choices will even broaden. Starting in mid-2026, BMW will introduce a set of Particular person colours for the iX3, permitting deeper personalization past the usual palette.
Manufacturing begins in late October, with first deliveries set for subsequent spring. In the meantime, a long-wheelbase model in-built China will serve that market particularly.
