Carwow Car of the Year Awards 2026

“A car to get excited about, not just for what it is, but for what it represents”

"Most new cars barely nudge at the needle of progress, but the new BMW iX3 pushes it so far along that it’s basically tied itself into a knot. Its sophisticated underpinnings offer hyper-fast charging, a massive battery allowing over 500 miles of range and a minimalist but rich digital experience - and they’re going to underpin the whole next generation of BMW’s EVs. The new BMW iX3 is a car to get excited about, not just for what it is, but for what it represents - the march of progress." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert