Video Summary
Key points and findings about the BMW iX:- The 2025 model incorporates a new highway assist hands-free driving feature with eye-tracking technology for lane changes.
- The BMW smartphone app now acts as a digital key for locking and unlocking the vehicle without entering the app.
- BMW’s smartphone app unlocks the vehicle without physically entering the app.
- With two trim levels offered, the base xDrive50 and the top M60, the M60 offers 610 horsepower and a 285-mile range, capable of 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, at a starting price of $111,500.
- The regular xDrive50 has all-wheel drive, 516 horsepower, a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, and has a better range.
- The base xDrive50 version comes standard with all-wheel drive and 516 horsepower, capable of 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, and has a range of 303 to 309 miles.
- A Convenience Package adds a heads-up display and an 18-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
- The design is perceived as somewhat weird and lacking in aggressiveness.
- While the exterior is considered unusual, the interior has unique, premium-quality designs, including a unique steering wheel shape and unique stitching.
- A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen run the iDrive 8.5 system, and the system also offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Preconditioning through the BMW app optimizes battery efficiency by warming the cabin and battery when plugged in.
- Complains are related to climate control embedded in the infotainment screen.
- Owners may save up to 2 years complimentary public charging with Electrify America.
- A level 2 home charger is encouraged.
- Negotiated prices and incentives from brokers may reduce the price substantially.
- A dealer has discounts on i4, i5, and IX.
- The dealer was described as one of the largest brokers in the United States.
- It shows residual values, lease interest rates, and incentives in a local zip code.
