BMW is already turning up the wick on its newest SUV. The 2027 BMW iX3 M60 debuts as the range-topping version of the brand’s new all-electric SUV, packing 603 horsepower, 645 pound-feet of torque, and a 0-62 mile-per-hour time of just 3.9 seconds.

And it’s not just power. The M Performance model also brings a more aggressive chassis setup, M-specific styling, and the automaker's latest electric-drive technology. Production is scheduled to begin in spring 2027, with orders opening at the end of January.

As the name should tell you, this isn’t a full-blown M car. Still, the new M60 model gets plenty of hardware designed to make this version of the iX3 considerably more fun to drive than the standard model.

The iX3 M60 uses BMW's sixth-generation M eDrive system, with an electric motor powering each axle. The rear motor is a new electrically excited synchronous unit with a more powerful 420-amp inverter, helping deliver that extra oomph.

BMW hasn't announced an EPA range figure yet, but expect a slight decrease from the non-performance variant. The standard iX3 gets up to 434 miles of range in the US.

Not only is the iX3 M60’s battery bigger, but the new "Heart of Joy" processor improves driving-related inputs up to 10 times faster than the systems used in its previous-generation vehicles. It works alongside BMW M Dynamic Performance Control to coordinate the powertrain, braking, steering, and regenerative braking systems.

There are also dedicated Boost and M Mode controls on the steering wheel, along with M-specific displays and additional driving settings.

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