Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings from the BMW iXM60 review:- The iXM60 is heavy, but powerful.
- The iXM60 design upgrades from the standard iX include bronze-and-black badges on the outside, with M badges on the side.
- The front bumper is more aggressive with a lower front splitter than the standard iX.
- Laser lights are standard on the M60, but a £2000 option on the standard iX.
- The M sport brakes with blue calipers are standard, but can be selected on a normal iX.
- The exterior upgrades of the iXM60 can all be specified on the normal iX with the M Sport package, except for the badges.
- Interior upgrades unique to the iXM60 include the M-colored speed and rev counter and extra drive modes.
- Standard features include blueish leather and gold accents, as well as crystal trim on the controls.
- The back seats are similar to the standard iX, with lots of room and USB ports.
- The M60 has a boot that’s 500 liters in size. This is smaller than the boot in the Mercedes EQS SUV.
- A high load lip on the car helps with lifting. There is space under the floor for cables. It has a solid parcel shelf that removes.
- Some sporty car versions tend to have contoured rear seats. The seats in the M60 have no support.
- Rear windows go down halfway.
- The stability control can’t be turned off in this car.
- Larger wheels on the car make it less aerodynamic.
- At 0.27 CD, the drag coefficient is higher compared to 0.25 for a standard iX.
- The base-activated wheel-slip limiter helps the car with good 0-60 times.
- The interior security camera feeds video to your phone, which would help you know if someone’s driving without permission.
- As standard on the M60, you get Bowers & Wilkins Diamond 4D surround sound system, with 30 speakers including in the headrests, and shakers in the seats to feel the base in your spine.
- Power stats: The iX 50 has 523hp and 765nm of torque. The M60 has 619 hp and 1100 nm of torque.
- The iXM60 has the same battery as the iX 50.
- BMW says range is 348 miles.
- Can do DC of 195kw.
- Can do AC charging at maximum of 11kw.
- Competitors do 22kw, which is quite handy.
- Claimed 0 to 60 is 3.8 seconds,
- The 60 m/hr to the brake test is 31 m, which is quite good for a car of this size.
- Recalibrated air suspension gives the car a more taut, sporty feel.
- In Expressive mode, the noises give impression of a revving engine.
- Driving experience on twister roads is more fun than expected.
- The iXM60 should be short listed.
- With this SUV it was said not all people are worth all that much money.
- It has great driving around twisty back roads.
- A 0-60 mpH in 3.56 and the 1/4 of a mile test in 11.93 has been completed.
