BMW iX 455kW M60 111.5kWh 5dr Auto Review
Category: Electric SUV
Section: Version review
The model
Read full reviewThe iX is beautifully appointed inside, plus it’s spacious, quick and extremely quiet on the move. If you’re considering an iX as your main family car, we’d avoid the entry-level xDrive40 because its real-world range is rather restrictive. For the money, the Audi E-tron 55 and Jaguar I-Pace are better buys. However, if you can afford it, the range-topping xDrive50 is well worth a look, thanks to a much longer range, a smoother ride and the ability to charge up more quickly.
The trim
See full equipmentRange-topping M60 gets larger 22in aero wheels, M Sport brakes with blue calipers, and ventilated front seats with a massage function - oh, and it can hit 0-62mph in 3.8sec. It costs significantly more than an xDrive50 and doesn’t feel any more nimble, so we’d stick with the xDrive50.
The engine
See full engine specsDespite the impressive headline stats of 610bhp and 0-62mph in 3.8secs, the M60 doesn’t feel significantly faster than the regular xDrive50 due to the unique way an electric vehicle delivers all its power from the get-go.
