We drove the BMW iX M60 across Europe

Our intrepid automotive contributor Robbie drove the BMW iX M60 from Berlin, Germany, to Como, Italy, spending three days on the road with the new EV. If you already liked the iX, you know what to expect here, zippier performance, at the cost of some range. Still a blast to drive, and another solid EV from BMW.

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[johnelegant]

I happen to like its looks. Its grille is a great cahnge from so many rounded, blobby, non-descript typical EV fronts. An SUV that’s fun to drive, even though the twisties. And FAST!

[AegeanEpiphany]

No mention of rear wheel steering, auto-levelling air suspension and the 30 x speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system with its two sub-woofers...

[klaus]

BMW fanboy here, owned 6 M cars, my current car is F80 M3. I'm looking for an X5M EV alternative but this dare I say "ugly" SUV is not the one. Yes I went to look at one in white at my home dealer and it is uglier in person. I'm truly saddened that BMW has chosen Bold in your face Ugly as opposed to the Beautiful and Timeless design language still seen on some of their existing lineup. I was appalled that big ugly grill was actually a decal of sorts. So much wrong here.

[JoeLarge]

let's see how it goes after 40-50k miles. BMW and their $1200 tune up oh goody

[patmat.]

I don't care about more power, I need a car that lasts, no insane bills to change a knob, or hidden trick to remove a liner, plastics cracking in the sunlight, etc... less waste is good for the planet too.

[noorghani]

I love this car! Ordered one after seeing one on the road in real life. It was the iX 50 but damm it was a head turner. Everyone was looking at it at valley fair mall in San Jose.

[kiwid]

Hang on a minute. 17 inch brake calipers? Really?

[theanonymousone]

Why would you call a car a different name but not make it different in any way visually speaking?

[theanonymousone]

One hundred...five....thousand dollars. GTFOH. I predict this will fail miserably

[jeremy]

Oh my this thing is hideous and ugly and I certainly don't say this lightly having owned many beautiful BMW's in the past.

[MethLord]

I was into BMWs until they introduced that giant hideous grill

[kreigerbailey]

Portland, JAMAICA in The Building !!!

[Goodvibes]

If drivers in SoCal followed the rules, our commutes will be more comfortable and relaxing instead of the F You kind of attitude. I can do whatever I want because I am entitled and will either sideswipe you or just shoot you. Stay safe out there! The iX M60 looks nice but the cockpit needs the current X5 cockpit. I may just keep my X5 45e for a while.

[Dark_Vader]

It really is so ugly. After all these months I'm still wondering how BMW could approve such an ugly vehicle and not just the front.

[sammyk]

That has to be the ugliest looking car ever.

[candyowen]

$71, 000 just in two weeks Expert Christine Norine Martin you are so amazing.

[m]

TBH such pedal elektrotoilets don't deserve to exist and should go straight to the JUNKYARD.

It's ugly, dangerous (like all the EVs are), underperforming heavy iron (ravine I am coming!) and this tech will never cut it... try using that car for 4 people in winter going through a mountain pass: 50 miles of range. Bring hand warmers cause it's likely you'll remain there!

at its worst.