Video Summary
Key points and findings on the BMW iX xDrive40 from the video review:- The car is based on the 2018 iNext vision concept and is similar in size to the BMW X5 in length and width, but stands as tall as a BMW X6, and comes with BMW X7-sized wheels and front grille.
- Its grille is not actually a grill, but a panel housing sensors for safety and driver assistance.
- The car has BMW laser lights in a narrow design, similar to that of the vision iNext concept.
- The door handles are flush, making the vehicle aerodynamic, with a very low coefficient of drag. The doors are also frameless.
- It comes with 21-inch wheels, or 20-inch wheels are the ordinary wheels.
- Features a bronze trim package, as an additional feature.
- The front end of the black color version looks like Darth Vader's mask.
- The rear lights are slimline and the vehicle features a 3D style taillight that wraps around.
- It has one reversing camera only.
- Includes a rear tow bar.
- The car boot has an electric tailgate, has carbon fiber reinforced plastic tub construction and offers a 500-liter capacity.
- Many of its interior features include recycled materials.
- The interior presents a radical departure from traditional BMW designs and lacks a transmission tunnel.
- There is a floating console design featuring a starship enterprise look, below it lies cup holders, USB-C ports and wireless charging.
- The display screen is a curved screen with 14.9 inch and 12.3 inch screens for controls and instrument information respectively.
- The car has touch, voice and gesture controls and includes an iDrive control.
- Its operating system requires some practice to be able to effectively use it.
- The steering wheel has a two spoke configuration
- Includes traffic sign recognition, smart navigation, and front collision avoidance lane keep assist.
- It has three driving modes; Individual, sport, and efficiency.
- The 40 is rear-wheel biased.
- Under ideal conditions, can travel 425 km (264 miles) when fully charged in efficiency mode, and around 415–400 km (258-248 miles) otherwise.
- Reaches 80% charging capacity from fully depleted within 40 minutes using DC power and at home within 13 hours.
- Provides 240 kW (322 hp) of power and 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque.
- It can reach 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).
