BMW has revealed the iX3 M60 xDrive, the electric vehicle's range-topping performance version. The carmaker claims that the 612hp-iX3 M60 is the most powerful Neue Klasse SUV yet, and has a claimed range of 754km on the WLTP cycle. The M60 receives several M upgrades as well.
BMW iX3 M60 powertrain specs
The iX3 M60 xDrive features a dual-motor setup - an electric motor at each axle - producing 612hp, as mentioned before, and 875Nm. BMW claims that the M60 has a new Gen6 motor at the rear, enabling higher power and torque outputs. The EV does the 0-100kph sprint in a claimed time of 3.9 seconds, maxing out at 240kph. Despite the bump in outputs, the iX3 M60 doesn't suffer a dramatic range drop when compared with less powerful iX3 versions.
Its 108.7kWh battery pack is similar to the standard iX3, supporting maximum DC charging speeds of up to 400kW. BMW states that users can add a range of up to 340 kilometres in 10 minutes of charging, and AC charging compatibility is for speeds of up to 22kW.
BMW iX3 M60 exterior highlights
The BMW iX3 M60 gets several M-specific exterior elements that set it apart from the regular iX3. Up front, it gets M Yellow Lights, inspired by BMW's GT race cars, along with three-part light elements on either side of the blanked-off kidney grille.
In profile, it gets M-specific outer rear-view mirror (ORVM) caps and 'M' badges on the front fenders. The M60 rides on 21-inch alloy wheels, while 22-inch wheels are optional.
At the rear, it gets a black diffuser and the tail-lights have a distinctive light signature. There is also an M-specific roof spoiler.
BMW iX3 M60 xDrive interior and features
Inside, there's an M Sport steering wheel, along with dedicated controls for Boost and M modes. M Sport seats are standard, and the illuminated M logos on the headrests and other M-spec seatbelts make it stand out further.
The iX3 M60 xDrive also gets My Modes, which allow changes to the lighting, sound, displays, chassis and drive system. Optional M-specific apps can display information such as vehicle data and acceleration times. For audio, it gets a 430W 13-speaker Harman Kardon system and Dolby Atmos. BMW will offer three interior themes and seven upholstery options. The standard M interior gets black upholstery.
Carried over features include the centrally mounted 17.9 inch touchscreen, width-wide Panoramic Vision system, which presents key information like real-time battery state of charge (SoC). An optional 3D head-up display will also be on offer.
Production of the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive will begin at car manufacturer's Debrecen plant in Hungary in spring 2027. While the carmaker has not yet commented on whether the iX3 M60 xDrive will come to India, it has confirmed that the iX3 long-wheelbase will launch here in 2027.