And why the Philippines is not ready yet
And which one has come up with the worst?
In the space of one week, we've been shown the future of German car interiors. And gone are the days when Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz benchmarked each other's every move down to the click of the volume knob.The
by Ollie Kew
Shaping BMW’s stylish future
BMW has always projected the image of being the 'Ultimate Driving Machine.' But this image had an origin at one point, and that point was the 1962 'Neue Klasse.' Now known as the BMW 1500/1800, this generation of sedan brought BMW
It’s no longer just a battery-powered X3
While a competent EV, the outgoing BMW iX3 was essentially the previous-generation X3 that's powered by electricity. That's not the case anymore with the second-generation model. It rides on a different platform from the X3 that's sitting
It rides on a dedicated EV platform
We knew it was going to be the next iX3. You knew it was going to be the next iX3. Now BMW has once again confirmed that yes, the first of six new 'Neue Klasse' electric cars will indeed be the next
From the iX3 to the i7
For over a century, BMW has given us some of the best engines around. Some of those engines have racked up awards over the decades, from its standard six-cylinder petrols to its powerful and efficient diesels, powertrain is something BMW aces.
Hello, new old grille
This is the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, a thinly disguised teaser for the next-gen iX3, due to go on sale in the back half of 2025. It follows last year's well-received-and restrained-sedan proposal, and deepens BMW'
by Jason Barlow
Bought any of these?
In the world of local motoring, one can describe 2023 as the year of revenge launches. It seemed that every month, there was one major launch after another. Not that we're complaining, of course, or else we wouldn't have jobs.
Promising, yes. But good to live with?
I will admit that my experience with electric vehicles (EVs) is rather limited. My first experience was with a Nissan Leaf way back in 2017, driving around the streets of Tokyo. It would be several years before I got behind the wheel
Meet BMW PH's second EV crossover
Towards the end of 2022, BMW Philippines said that it was launching a whole host of all-new and electrified models for the 2023 model year. Some of the cars mentioned were the iX3, the all-new 7 Series, and the updated
EVs, new sedans, and even a wagon
BMW fans in the country are in for good news this coming 2023. During the company's thanksgiving event last December 19, it was announced that there are several electrified models coming in, along with an all-new flagship sedan and an
Something to look forward to
It should. It's based on the same platform as the BMW X3-one of the most sellable models in the brand's global lineup-with an identical shape, and similar overall design and proportions. Sure, the front grille isn't open
by Drei Laurel
It could arrive within the next 12 months
The BMW iX is about to get a little brother in the Philippines.BMW Philippines has confirmed that the iX3 electric crossover will be made available in the local market. No exact timetable for the vehicle's arrival has been provided, but
by Drei Laurel
Not as speed-obsessed as competitors, and all the better for it
Well, well. A whole seven years after the i3, BMW brings out its second full-electric car. And this time, it looks normal.And it's normal. It's just another X3. Which is actually BMW's biggest selling car-yes, bigger
by Paul Horrell
Different markets have different needs
By now you'll have read all about the new BMW iX3, the company's first all-electric SUV with its latest-generation powertrain and clever battery tech. Of course it's also the first fully-electric BMW based on one of
by Tom Harrison
How does rear-wheel drive, 282hp, around 460km on a single charge sound to you?
Of course, it had to be an SUV. Everything is an SUV these days. BMW doesn't comment on the rise of the SUV-or 'SAV,' as in 'sport activity vehicle,' in this case-merely stating the introduction of the all-new
by Vijay Pattni
New cars, new teasers, and a bunch of aftermarket mods
It’s still on track for a 2020 launch
Good news for all you electric-SUV enthusiasts out there-the BMW iX3 is still on track for a 2020 launch. The homologation process-which involved 340 hours and 7,700km of testing in the space of just four weeks-is now
by Tom Harrison
