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BMW iX3 named Top Gear’s 2026 Car of the Year.
Wed Nov 26 10:00:00 CET 2025 Press Release
The all-new BMW iX3 has been crowned Top Gear Magazine’s 2026 Car of the Year. The prestigious accolade was presented to the first Neue Klasse model at the publication’s annual awards ceremony, which celebrates the best cars launched over the past twelve months.
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The all-new BMW iX3 has been crowned Top Gear Magazine’s 2026 Car of
the Year. The prestigious accolade was presented to the first Neue
Klasse model at the publication’s annual awards ceremony, which
celebrates the best cars launched over the past twelve months.
The BMW iX3 impressed judges with its all-new design,
class-leading driving dynamics and the multitude of innovations it
ushers for the brand. Handing over the trophy, Paul Horrell,
Consultant Editor of Top Gear Magazine said, “The iX3 is wholly new.
Above and beneath. Bumper to bumper. Ground to cloud. It has the magic
500-mile claimed range, an entirely new interior concept, but most
importantly it drives like a BMW ought to - not like a bulky EV
crossover, or soulless digital first zombiemobile. BMW's cars have
always strived to be at the tip of mainstream excellence - the iX3
puts them back where they belong.”
The BMW iX3 once again raises the bar – setting new benchmarks
in performance, range and technology while introducing a cutting-edge
design language. Its advancements will shape the entire future BMW
product portfolio and will be incorporated into a total of 40 new
models and model updates between now and 2027, starting with the BMW
i3 Saloon, which begins production in the second half of 2026.
On receiving the award, David George, CEO, BMW Group UK and
Ireland said, “The launch of the new BMW iX3 represents more than just
the debut of an exceptional new model – it signals the start of an
exciting and transformative chapter for our brand. We are thrilled to
receive the prestigious Car of the Year award for this milestone
moment and would like to thank the entire Top Gear team for this
special recognition”.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is priced from £58,755 OTR and can be
preordered from retailers nationwide with first customer deliveries
taking place on 7 March 2026. To learn more about the new BMW iX3,
please click HERE.
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