Today we’re back with the owner’s review of a 2022 BMW iX3. The electric revolution worldwide brought many EVs in Pakistan, including the i series from Dewan. This is the iX3, an electric version of the X3 which comes equipped with a 74 kWh lithium ion battery that pumps out 286hp and 400 nm of torque. In this review, the owner shares his experience of driving an electric SUV and briefs us about its features.
Purchase Decision
The owner previously drove a Toyota Fortuner and decided to switch to an electric SUV at the start of this year. First on his list was the infamous Audi E Tron, but his brother already had that, and its compromised range was a big turn-off. He then looked at the BMW iX3, which had a better range and service backup from Dewan. This unit was available for ready delivery, so he paid a premium for it and got it for around PKR 30 million.
Range
The company claims a range of 450 plus kilometers for the iX3; however, the owner gets around 350 kilometers easily within the city. This range is satisfactory for the owner as his commute is not much and the fact that E Tron only does around 200 kilometers makes this a deal breaker.
Salient Features
The iX3 comes with a host of features, including a Harmon Kardon sound system, adaptive headlamps, a heads-up display, a panoramic roof, driver assistance features like lane assist, collision warnings, a 360-degree camera, pedestrian detection, parking sensors, distance control, parking assist, etc. the infotainment system is the latest generation of idrive which has Apple Carplay and Android auto and a list of controls to access.
M Package
This iX3 has an optional M package which adds some frills, including M steering wheels, blue accents in the interior, and bigger M alloy wheels; the bumpers are more aggressive with black trims, which add a pinch of sportiness.
Maintenance And Spare Parts
Being an EV, the iX3 is almost maintenance free i.e., no oil or fluids replacement nor any kind of filters. The only thing that will need maintenance is the tyres, which come with run-flat tyres, which are very sensitive on rough roads; hence the car needs to be driven with precaution. As for the spare parts, according to the owner, Dewan has assured parts availability of this car, and any type of problem will be catered.
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