BMW iX3 Appears in Design Patent Listing, India Launch Imminent

New design registration records published by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks in India within the past week show that BMW India is working towards launching its iX3 SUV here. As previously reported, the India launch is expected in early 2027, shortly after the long wheelbase version debuts in China.

The BMW iX3 will be India’s first electric Neue Klasse model when it is formally launched. It is likely to be assembled at BMW Group’s Chennai manufacturing facility, with the company also looking to reduce costs by sourcing key components locally. 

BMW iX3 specifications and features

Unveiled in January this year, the iX3 is BMW’s first production model built on the Neue Klasse architecture, which covers vehicle design and technology as well as manufacturing processes optimised for efficiency and cost reduction. It features BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain and 800V battery architecture. Battery cells are designed into the car’s body for safety and rigidity. 

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The iX3 is capable of producing 463 bhp and 645 Nm of torque. Top speed is 210 kmph, and it can accelerate from zero to 100 kmph in 4.9 seconds. The 108.7 kWh battery pack gives this SUV a WLTP-certified range of up to 805 km per charge, and the company says it can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes, or enough to drive 372 km after 10 minutes of DC fast charging.

On the inside, the BMW iX3 features a new “Heart of Joy” onboard computer that handles everything from powertrain control and driving dynamics to sensor processing, allowing for extremely responsive and precise control. braking force. A Panoramic iDrive screen shows essential information across the base of the windshield, and a new voice assistant (in supported countries) supports natural-language interaction and can make proactive suggestions.

After posting 14 percent YoY growth in 2025, with sales of 18,000 cars in India, BMW Group is aiming to keep the momentum going. The company has confirmed plans to introduce no fewer than six completely new models, four generation updates, and 17 refreshes in India this year, across its BMW, Mini, and BMW Motorrad portfolios.