2025 BMW iX First Look.

2025 BMW iX First Look.
BMW's electric crossover is largely unchanged for 2025. The iX's Highway Assist hands-free driving feature gains a new element this year in the form of an eye-tracking technology that allows the driver to command a lane change merely by glancing in the direction of one of the SUV's rear-view mirrors. Elsewhere, the My BMW smartphone app gains a digital key feature that can lock and unlock the iX without the need to open and interact with the app itself. The iX enters the new year without any other changes.
Two different variants of the iX are on offer, the first being the xDrive50, which is powered by a pair of electric motors that combine to make 516 hp; all-wheel drive is standard. The high-performance variant, called M60, offers a whopping 610 hp. An adjustable air suspension and a rear-wheel-steering system are both optional on the entry-level xDrive 50 and standard on the M60. Very little road noise upsets the cabin's quietude, even in the M60 model. The performance model also comes with stiffer front and rear anti-roll bars which keep body roll in better check, but its ride isn't as creamy as the xDrive50's.
The iX sports a large 105.2-kWh battery pack that the EPA estimates will offer up to 324 miles of driving range per charge. When we tested the iX on our 75-mph highway fuel economy test we were surprised by its range. Normally, highway driving takes a big bite out of the EPA's overall driving range estimate, but the iX recorded an impressive 290 miles of range in our test. The 610-hp M60 we drove for the same test also achieved 290 miles of range. DC fast charging capability is standard and the iX can recharge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 35 minutes when hooked up to a 200-kW connection. BMW has partnered with EVgo to provide a network of public charging stations for iX drivers, but the SUV can charge on other popular networks, as well as through a Level 2 home charging station.
The Bimmer SUV EV is about the same size as the company's mid-size X5 and X6 crossovers, and its passenger and cargo space is similar to those models as well. The iX's interior design is both simple and modern with a host of high-tech elements including a large, curved touchscreen instrument panel and a hexagonal-shaped steering wheel. BMW offers a large panoramic sunroof featuring electrochromic shading as an option—a trick feature found on only a few vehicles. Power front seats are also heated and feature integrated speakers for the iX's stereo system. Both faux-leather and genuine leather upholsteries are offered, but BMW also offers a textile seat fabric option—dubbed Loft—which uses microfiber cloth.
The iX features BMW's latest iDrive 8.5 infotainment interface. The software allows for the customization of menus and graphics, as well as a voice-activated assistant. A large 14.9-inch infotainment display combines with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster to create the iX's tech-forward dashboard design. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the board, and BMW also offers a Wi-Fi hotspot with a 5G cellular connection. An 18-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo system is standard; a 30-speaker Bowers & Wilkins setup is an option.
The price of the 2025 BMW iX starts at $88 245 and goes up to $112 495 depending on the trim and options.