Video Summary
The BMW iX, the front end of the '26 model has been revised. M Sport package blacks out most of the grille. Most people either love it or hate it. The side and back look okay. The battery pack update opens up the buffer, so there is more usable battery for extended range. The 45 trim is the lowest, offering the best range efficiency. It achieves 3.3 to 3.4 miles per kilowatt hour driving carefully. The 2026 interior gets revised seats with more bolstering. With flat seats, you can get in and out easier. The 2026 model extends the thigh cushions. Comfort of seats is addressed by an owner by adding head pillows. There are recessed plastic covers in the '24 + headrests so that you don’t bump your head. A Bowers and Wilkins test does very well. With EQ set to Studio and headrest speakers turned off, the sound is most accurate. Cabinet isolation contributes to good sound.His real-world range is around 380 miles per charge on this vehicle. He drives like he’s on the way to the funeral home to get the best range.
Revised seats for the 2026, the interior space is unique, has very solid materials, a big "wow" factor. The door storage is good. However, the packaging is very poor for an electric car. Feet feel cramped in the firewall. In the back there is no adjustment and no recline. Headrests aren’t comfortable. Hard to get to the cup holders. Overall it has unique material choices. Feels solid. Has a big "Wow" factor depending on specs. Overall, from his BMW experience, he got rid of the X7 for the iX because of it’s warranty end. The X7 depreciated really fast. Lease instead of owning new. If buying on used market research repairs first. A lot of EV’s in the market are super expensive and just do not hold their value. A good sales consultant knows how to look out for the customer first rather than just trying to earn a quick commission. In his overall review, you need to plan the back hatch area when storing cargo, and also pay attention to whether your EV can handle harsh conditions like the winter. He concludes this makes a great "B” car, not the one you would use primarily. As the batteries are being upgraded to allow more range to meet the increased competition coming in for other electric vehicles. In regards to the controls, with all their advancements in software, they don’t give a true custom mode. Therefore, he can’t change suspension, throttle, or steering calibration. For the air ride and rear steer it feels more compact than it is, and the car is easier to park. However, it still feels like you are sitting on top. There are updates coming to the damping profile in future models.
