The New BMW iX3 Earns Top Five-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP

Outstanding Results in Safe Driving and Crash Avoidance Assessments

BMW Korea announced on July 10 that the New BMW iX3 has received the highest rating of five stars in the latest safety assessment by Euro NCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme.

Starting in 2026, the newly strengthened Euro NCAP evaluation system will place greater emphasis on verifying safety performance in real-world road conditions. The system is designed to assess the entire spectrum of vehicle safety more rigorously and comprehensively, including accident prevention, collision avoidance, occupant protection during collisions, and post-crash rescue support.

The new BMW iX3. BMW Korea

The New BMW iX3 achieved outstanding results in all four categories of this year’s Euro NCAP assessment: Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection, and Post Crash Safety. The model demonstrated its exceptional safety by scoring well above the threshold for the highest rating in each area.

In the Safe Driving category, the advanced driver assistance systems installed in the New BMW iX3 received high marks. The “Speed Limit Information Display” function provided accurate speed limit information for 97% of the roughly 2,000 kilometers tested across Italy, France, Germany, and Austria, while also correctly recognizing changes in road signs. The intuitive control system, which combines physical buttons, a central display, and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, was also positively evaluated.

For Crash Avoidance, various active safety systems including the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system contributed to the high scores. The vehicle also earned excellent marks for lane departure crash prevention and low-speed collision prevention, while the exit warning feature—preventing collisions with approaching bicycles from the rear when exiting the vehicle—was highly praised.

The New BMW iX3 also demonstrated high occupant protection in the Crash Protection category. In the offset frontal crash test, it scored full marks for rear-seat child protection, and achieved top scores in the side impact test. The standard center airbag was particularly commended for its role in preventing contact between the driver and front passenger during side collisions.

In the Post Crash Safety category, which evaluates occupant safety and rescue support after an accident, the New BMW iX3 also achieved excellent results. Its flush-type door handles were found to operate normally after all crash tests. It was also highly rated for allowing both occupant escape and external rescue, even if the vehicle’s electrical systems fail, thanks to a mechanical dual safety device.

Meanwhile, the New BMW iX3 was recognized not only for its safety but also for its design, driving dynamics, performance, efficiency, and innovation, earning both the “World Car of the Year” and “World Electric Vehicle of the Year” awards at the 2026 World Car Awards. The evaluation was conducted through votes from 98 automotive journalists from 33 countries.

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