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Originally Posted by mkoesel
There is nothing on the road map which likely (though not 100% positively) means it will not arrive for this generation of the vehicle. I say this because the G01/G08 LCI is 7/21 and BMW does not usually add new drivetrain configurations after the LCI. Now they did recently add the X1 PHEV (outside North America) after its LCI so it does happen from time to time. Still, I would not hold my breath.
That being said, the i4 and iX (iNEXT) are coming in 2021 with dual-motor AWD models available from the start. So, there is always the chance that the iX3 is a benefactor and gets upgraded at or near the time of their release.
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They need AWD in this model for it to be on anyone's list outside of California in my opinion. The good news is that making an EV AWD is much easier problem to solve than adding AWD to an IC car.
Another question I have: how is BMW this far behind Tesla after having an EV out there for so long (the i3) and taking this much time to come out with the vehicle?!