BMW iX3 2026 - How Much BMW in Neue Klasse? (ENG) - First Test Drive and Review - Marek Drives

I'm testing the most important model in BMW's modern history – the all-new, fully electric BMW iX3 from the Neue Klasse series. This isn't just another update to an old platform. It’s the dawn of a new era, where BMW challenges the current EV market leaders. I check if the 800V architecture, an incredible range exceeding 800 km (WLTP), and a minimalist design are enough to win over traditional fans of the brand. In this video, you will find answers to key questions: How does the Neue Klasse differ from previous BMW electric models? How does the Panoramic iDrive system work in practice, and is removing the traditional instrument cluster a good idea? Does 400 kW of charging power truly eliminate range anxiety on long trips? What are the real driving impressions compared to the ICE X3 and its competitors? Is the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse the new benchmark in the premium mid-size SUV segment? This BMW iX3 (NA5) is the first model based on a dedicated EV platform, designed to prove that "Sheer Driving Pleasure" can coexist with maximum energy efficiency. ↔ 2026 BMW iX3 dimensions: ✔ length: 4782 mm ✔ width: 1895 mm ✔ height: 1635 mm ✔ wheelbase: 2897 mm ✔ boot/trunk: 520-1750 L + frunk 58 L 💲 BMW iX3 50 xDrive starting price: 68 900 euro 💲 BMW iX3 50 xDrive price as tested: 83 000 euro 🎯 Do you like my channel? Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/SubMarekDrivesENG 💥 Follow me here: https://www.wieruszewski.com   / marekdrives     / mwieruszewski     / marek_drives   📢 I started a new channel - https://bit.ly/MareksGear, where I'm talking about the gear I use to make my shoe-string budget car reviews. Check it out, and please consider subscribing: https://bit.ly/SubMareksGear 🚙 Also watch: Audi Q5    • 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback - Like a Toyota Hy...   BMW iX3    • BMW iX3 - BMW's First BEV SUV (ENG) - Test...   BMW iX3 launch event in Munich    • 2026 BMW iX3 - 800 km Range Neue Klasse La...   BMW X3    • BMW X3 20 xDrive G45 - Worth The Upgrade? ...   DS7    • DS7 E-Tense 4x4 360 - French Audi (ENG) - ...   Jaguar F-Pace    • Jaguar F-Pace P400 - Expensive, But at Lea...   Lexus NX    • Lexus NX 450h+ 2022 - Best Hybrid, OKish S...   Mazda CX-60    • Mazda CX-60 - Should I Buy A Diesel? (ENG)...   Mercedes-Benz EQC    • Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 Electric SUV (ENG) -...   Mercedes-Benz GLC    • Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC - Priced Li...   Volvo XC60    • Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Polestar Engineered...   #MarekDrivesENG #BMWiX3 #NeueKlasse 📌 Thanks for watching Marek Drives reviews. If you liked it, here are several other channels you may enjoy: Autophorie, Autogefühl, Bob Flavin, Carfection, Carwow, Doug DeMuro, Driven Car Reviews, Fully Charged, TheSmokingTire, TheStraightPipes, VINwiki. 💲Transparency note: 💲 Marek Drives reviews are independent and based on personal experience with cars provided by car manufacturers for media to review. No carmaker has any influence on what is being said in the review, nor are they given a preview. No carmaker pays me to do these reviews. My sponsors are you - the viewers, Channel Members, and occasional non-carmaker entities, whose sponsorship is always clearly marked. Chapters: 0:00 intro 0:55 Neue Klasse 1:40 design 2:06 cockpit 4:10 super-brains 4:30 performance 5:32 driving impressions 7:15 charging 7:42 range 12:31 visibility 13:28 quirky steering wheel 14:20 Highway Assistant semi-autonomous driving 17:59 BMW App 18:20 rear seat 19:53 boot 20:27 pricing 20:49 conclusion