Video Summary
The 2023 BMW iX M60 has a starting price of $105,000 and costs $113,000 as tested.It has 610 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque.
The vehicle features clear taillights and gold bronze badges, along with M badges that are larger than the "60" badge.
It has 22-inch Bridgestone Alenza tires and rear-wheel steering.
The car appears more subtle in gray, compared to red, and the front end blends in.
The rear windows have 35% tint. The leather interior comes standard with Bowers & Wilkins speakers.
Legroom is plentiful and there are USB ports in the back, along with rear climate control.
It has a carbon fiber reinforced plastic core that saves quite a bit of weight.
The trunk has two rows, with a smaller trunk space.
The car is extremely comfortable, "as quiet as a Rolls Royce" (for a quarter of the price).
It’s one of the best driving BMWs.
The infotainment system and new iDrive button placement can be a problem.
There are only few physical buttons for the infotainment, which requires multiple pages to get to all the climate options.
Drivers who have other BMWs in the garage are going to need to relearn all their muscle memory.
The turn signals have a cool shorter throw.
The iX drives and brakes well, even with its weight.
The AWD is neutral and well balanced.
Compared to other EVs, and even with a 4D sound system, this BMW iX is one of the most impressive on sale from a driving perspective.
The speed and launch control on this car are insane.
In the summer, this EV is efficient and may show 300 miles of range.
Compared to a Tesla, the BMW iX feels like a high-quality product and the overall driving experience is better on all accounts.
All driving assistance modes are easy to find and use.
