BMW iX xDrive40 71 kWh - Back to the Future? (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

The BMW iX is a new electric SUV by the Bavarian carmaker. Almost a decade after the launch of the electric city car i3, and the sporty PHEV i8, time has come to expand the electric model range. After a relatively ordinary BMW iX3 based on the popular X3 SUV, the iX is a new design. Debuting in the BMW iX is the new iDrive interface, along with the BMW Operating System 8. At launch the iX is available as the xDrive40 and the xDrive 50. BMW has already confirmed the M60, and the BMW XM seems to be in the pipeline as well.

↔ BMW iX dimensions:
✔ length: 4953 mm
✔ width: 1967 mm
✔ height: 1695 mm
✔ wheelbase: 3000 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 500-1750 L

💲 BMW iX starting price: 77 300 euro

💲 BMW iX xDrive40 price as tested: 98 000 euro

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Index
0:00 intro
1:20 design
2:27 shy tech
2:45 frunk?
2:55 washer fluid
3:05 hood release mechanism
3:35 boot
4:05 rear seat
4:40 emergency door release
5:12 cockpit
5:50 BMW OS8/iDrive
7:28 steering wheel
7:50 powertrain
8:00 towing capacity
8:05 performance
8:20 charging
8:45 charging infrastructure
9:35 range
11:10 augmented reality
11:20 driving impressions
12:20 pricing in the description - I messed up voiceovers :)
12:40 conclusion

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[claud]

Good job. First car reviewer who managed to open the bonnet!

[mohamedms]

It looks really like a beaver, BMW is killing it self

[岡村正邦]

We got the brand new BMW iX during Christmas time 2021. It is our 4th BMW and we were excited to ride on it. On January 10 2022, the iX made its freeway debut. We would never have thought the first drive would have been a nightmare. My husband drove the iX fine until that moment— about 20 minutes on the freeway. A loud “Bang!” struck us frozen. At that moment, the bonnet hood smashed the front glass! My husband on the driver’s seat, and I next to him, found ourselves being entirely blindfolded by the bonnet hood and were entirely unable to see the traffic. It was a moment of fear, fear of losing our lives.

[alexk.]

Well i feel that the interior looks more like one of a Citroen than one of a BMW.

[redxfleetfleet]

Great review. Makes sense how you packed this.

[Gilotopia]

Wow you're one of the first to mention the AR navigation in the BMW and film it directly in action! I was really looking for info on it.

[mortense]

Insane that the 100% electric IX weighs much more and have a way poorer efficiency than the converted IX3. I know that the size is bigger but….

[manuelrusu]

I'm sure that someone here in Romania will install a Lpg instalation to run even cheaper! 🤪

[kevinn]

iX = i barf. Always enjoy your videos though Marek!

[somat]

Seen a few photos of this abomination so thought I was prepared.... still yelped at the TV in shock during the exterior views. Seems like we're repeating the '50s and '60s from the USA again, cars keep getting bigger and uglier.

[TEVAssociation]

Too bad we didn't get the chance to experience it with you but given circumstances it was understandable..until next time then !

[klausnielsen]

I am a BMW-lover… and I have ordered one. My motives are not driven by the environment arguments, I drive a M6 GC!…

[NemanjaPantelic]

Why are you so early? :) What will I do without my favorite Friday afternoon video :) Update after watching: It seems the BMW is still searching for that EV mojo, but overall it's a good effort in the right direction. It is a large, heavy beaver, so naturally, it consumes a lot of energy, too much for my liking. The interior is also hit and miss and it looks like it attracts a lot of dirt and dust in tight spaces. You are spot on about expecting more from the governments and politicians to support the change, instead of us paying for it all, but I think we have to be more engaged in the entire process ourselves.

[jesmonda]

Thank you for the review, enjoy the frank comments.
The xDrive40 does not have the air suspension that is included with the xDrive50. I am interested how big of a difference in handling does this make on this car?
Also disappointed that BMW includes a battery capacity smaller than the iX3 with the xDrive40! should have been 10KW bigger on the entry level!

[pang]

Hello Marek, I really enjoy your reviews! Can you give me a couple of choices of what would be your “go to” car if you wanted a family SUV? (At a mid price range)

[ProfessorPesca]

I got 1:43 before I drilled out my own optic nerve in agony.

[RaduB.]

Cool review!
Soo.... A Shy-Fi car! 😀
3:05 Jeez, I was expecting that you had to unfasten a dozen of screws to get to the motor...
(By the way, I would feel comfortable if the kids in my neighborhood would want to add some honey in my windscreen reservoir...)
I am off to check out if the Polish variant is equally funny!
Thank you!

[Taliskerop]

As in Greece EV chargers are as rare as rainy days, let’s wait for the BMW X1. Good job though Marek reviewing an uninteresting Bayern car.

A proud owner of a BMW E36 cabriolet 2000cc in search of a decent SUV.

[Rei_n]

Do a review of "this thing" 😉