BEIJING: BMW Group recently pulled the covers off of its all-electric Sport Activity Vehicle - the Concept iX3, during the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing, China.

The concept features the German carmaker's fifth-generation eDrive technology that unifies the electric motor, transmission and power electronics within a new, separate electric drive component that's powered by new and more powerful batteries.

This 'package' has helped advance its performance characteristics, operating range, weight, packaging space and flexibility – and will be making its debut in the production version of the concept SAV.

All BMW electric vehicles will bear the 'i' brand logo as seen on the concept's side and rear.

Propelling the concept model forward will be a 200kW / 270hp electric motor powered by a model-specific high-voltage battery with a net capacity of more than 70kWh so that it can travel greater than 400km (249 miles) on a single charge.

Another feature of the high-voltage battery developed for the fifth generation of eDrive technology is its optimised charging capability.

The energy storage system has a newly developed Charging Control Unit and is designed to be hooked up to fast-charging stations generating up to 150kW - the high-voltage battery can be charged in just 30 minutes.

In the looks department, the kidney and the brand emblem shows off its affiliation with the BMW i brand, while the closed double kidney grille with the a blue accent continues the BMW i Vision Dynamics brand already featured in the BMW i Vision Dynamics. The closed area within the kidney reduces air resistance, providing aerodynamic benefits.

Identifying features of the BMW Concept iX3 include a closed-off BMW kidney grille with familiar BMW i car graphic, BMW i Blue accents around the kidney, around the brand logo at the front and along the side skirts, and a diffuser element in the same colour integrated in the rear apron.

These styling cues provide a striking contrast against the Moonstone Silver matt exterior paint finish, while fitted with light-alloy wheels in an aerodynamically optimised design.

Alongside the world premiere of the BMW Concept iX3 and the BMW i Vision Dynamics study also on display in Beijing, the BMW Group is also highlighting the spectrum of design differentiation between the BMW and BMW i brands.




 

 

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