BMW iX3 Wins Top Industry Awards in 2026
The all-new BMW iX3 has taken the automotive world by storm, claiming the most coveted prizes in the industry
Awarded Top Gear Car of the Year, What Car? Car of the Year 2026, and What Car? Premium Electric SUV of the Year, the BMW iX3 is quite simply the most award-winning electric SUV of the year.
At Lloyd Motor Group, we are proud to offer a car that has not just raised the bar for electric vehicles, but redefined what drivers can expect from a premium electric SUV. The BMW iX3 is the first vehicle built on BMW's all-new Neue Klasse platform, making it a true pioneer.
It does not simply evolve what came before, it sets the guiding principle for the entire future direction of the BMW brand, signalling a bold new chapter for one of the world's most celebrated car makers.
Top Gear Car of the Year 2026
Top Gear journalist Paul Horrell summed it up perfectly:
"First, have they succeeded? Oh yes. The iX3 drives like a BMW ought to. Not like a bulky EV crossover, or soulless digital first zombiemobile. Cornering and ride match some particularly well set-up AWD 3 Series. But the powertrain is vastly smoother and more responsive."
What Car? Car of the Year 2026 — Two Awards
✔ What Car? Premium Electric SUV of the Year 2026
✔ What Car? Overall Car of the Year 2026 — the highest honour any new model can receive
Two of the most respected awards in the automotive industry, both won by the BMW iX3. The judges found its step-change in capability impossible to overlook, recognising it as a car that doesn't just lead its class — it leads the entire market.
Why Choose the All-New BMW iX3?
The all-new BMW iX3 doesn't just look like the future — it's built for it. Combining a bold new design language with future-oriented styling, the iX3 sets new standards in driving dynamics, performance and technology.
Every element of the iX3 has been developed from the ground up. From its revolutionary high-voltage battery technology to its entirely new vehicle architecture, nothing has been carried over — this is a clean-sheet reinvention. The iX3 is the first vehicle to debut BMW's Neue Klasse platform, meaning every innovation you experience in this car will go on to shape the entire BMW range for years to come.
This isn't simply a new model. It's the beginning of a new era for BMW.
Experience the Award-Winning BMW iX3 at Lloyd Motor Group
Visit your nearest Lloyd BMW dealership or contact us online to book a test drive today.
