If the limited color palette is keeping you from buying the new BMW iX3, we have good news. We’ve already reported on the body paint finishes available at launch, but if you don’t like any of them, there are more on the way. We spoke to the vehicle’s product manager, who told us that three more paint jobs will be coming soon.
At the international media launch of the iX3 in Spain, Mark Berger announced that Fire Red/Vegas Red will be available for vehicles built from March 2026. Starting the same month, Space Silver will receive a Frozen variant with a matte finish. What interests us most is Eucalyptus Green, which will also be sprayed in the body shop in Debrecen from March.
Berger also said BMW is in the process of certifying its new Hungarian custom paint factory. As previously reported, the first of these special colors are expected to be introduced in the middle of next year. At this point, it’s too early to say which shades will lead the launch.
Another level of customization will come from M Performance Parts. We’ve already seen them, but Berger confirmed they won’t hit the market until July 2026. Initial offerings will be limited to high-gloss black accents, body decals and a roof spoiler. For more extensive upgrades, the M Performance variant will also reportedly go into production in July, likely as the iX3 M60. The full-fat M model is not expected until the end of 2027.
In the attached half-hour video, BMW provides a full breakdown of what the iX3 offers at launch and what will be added later in the product cycle. For example, the white steering wheel will be available from March 2026, but only in combination with the “Digital White” interior theme.
Accessories have been a less covered topic so far, but BMW explained these in more detail in our interview. Customers can equip the iX3 with a roof rack that can accommodate an aerodynamically designed cargo box or a ski and snowboard holder. There will also be a roof-mounted bike rack and another for the rear, offering space for up to three bikes. A rear cargo box is also offered.
If you’re looking for a less practical but arguably more stylish iX3 for more money, the iX4 isn’t far behind. A camouflaged prototype was recently spotted and is expected to make a world debut sometime next year. However, the new-class model that many are most excited about is the i3 sedan, which will also come onto the market in 2026.
