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Here is the requested summary of the BMW iX review:The new BMW iX has an updated front fascia, with a more aggressive lower bumper. There is a split in the lower bumper, similar to the M5, unifying the design across the BMW lineup. The sides of the new iX M Sport Pro package has different air intakes compared to the old model. The Kidney Grille has vertical lines, which continue into the headlamps.
The car is losing laser lights and now has Adaptive LED headlamps. An illuminated Kidney Grille has been added, like many other new BMW models. No changes have been made on the side of the car. 6 new colors have been added: Arctic Race Blue, Dune Grey, Carbon Black, Space Silver, Tanzanite Blue, and Frozen Deep Grey.
Several improvements have been made to the seats: they are about 2” longer, and are angled up more than before. There are more side bolsters on the side and bottom of the new seat. A leather option, plus a vegan option using sustainable materials are available. Additionally, the cut out in the headrest is smaller for better ergonomics.
The I drive has been upgraded to 8.5. Charging time for cold batteries has been improved. The XDrive 45 has a new battery, with a storage of 96-kWh. and is coming to the U.S. market. Silicon Carbide Inverters have been added to the e-motors for better efficiency of power transfer. The iX 45 has been upgraded to 300 kW/402 HP. Range is more than 602 km WTLP on the XDrive 60 and about 340 miles of EPA range. New red calipers are available, if the M sport pro package has been added.
