Video Summary
- The iX is BMW's first all-electric SUV.- The iXM60 has 610 horsepower, 811 pound-feet of torque, and a zero to sixty time of 3.6 seconds.
- This electric SUV was "born electric."
- The iXM60 is probably financially out of reach for most shoppers.
- With optional bronze highlights and 21-inch wheels, the white example looks tremendous.
- Without the mechanical constraints of an engine, the designers were able to do wonderful things with EVs, including opening up large amounts of real estate inside the car.
- Flat floor makes the rear seats spacious for three, with plenty of leg and headroom.
- The floating center console with minimal dash intrusion brings openness to the cabin.
- The rear windows only go halfway down.
- A 111-kilowatt-hour battery is paired with high-output electric motors to produce 483 horsepower in the rear and 255 in the front.
- The iX has a respectable 288-mile driving range.
- In launch mode or sport boost, the electric motors give everything, making for a wild ride.
- The M60 has no turbo lag.
- The real-world driving feels even quicker than the specs suggest.
- It’s one of the most amazing SUVs ever tested.
- The interior possesses cutting-edge design, a fresh cabin with next-gen tech, and astounding power.
- Rapid acceleration evokes laughter because it is so silly fast, with the visceral experience backed up by the iconic sounds.
- The iXM60 has quick steering, and P-Zero tires were specifically developed for high-performance EVs.
- Standard, more efficient iX xDrive 50 is rated for 324 miles of range and has an MSRP of $85,000.
- At Electrify America ultra-fast charging stations, the iX can go from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes.
- The iX gains two years of free Electrify America charging.
- Using a 50kW EVgo charger, the iX will charge from 10-80% in about 97 minutes.
- Home-installed level 2 chargers take 12 hours to charge the iX to 100% capacity.
- There is not much provided in the way of EV apps. The map does not display driving radius.
- The head-up display is brilliant.
- The SmartPhone pockets are well-placed.
- The Glass roof has an electronic opaque setting.
- With a 36-horsepower loss, selecting the 22-inch wheels decreases range by 14 miles.
- New iDrive 8 has too many tablet-like icons.
- Controls, like the smart cruise control settings, are not readily accessible.
- The brake feel is much better than in the i4.
- The ride quality is exemplary on the air suspension.
- The exposed carbon fiber-reinforced plastic points to weight-saving measures, but it still weighs 5,769 lbs.
- With the optional Bowers and Wilkins Diamond surround sound system, music is pure ear candy.
- No AM radio frequency.
- The electric SUV has a new geometric steering wheel that takes some getting used to but is supremely comfortable and quiet, making it one of the best-riding SUVs money can buy.
- Moca-colored faux leather is not ideal.
- More ambient interior lighting is wanted beyond just the window sill LEDs.
- There is a large, wide-cut cargo area with power switches for dropping the rear seats, a restraining strap, a bag hook, and underfloor storage for the 120V charge cable, and the body can squat for easier loading.
- The iXM60 is a game-changer.
