2021 BMW iX review: is this the best electric SUV? | Auto Express

We drive the 2021 BMW iX to judge the performance, handling, interior and real-world range of BMW’s new electric flagship.

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Whether you like the styling or not, the iX is one of BMW’s most important new cars in years. Fitted with fifth-generation eDrive electric motors and a new, EV-centric architecture that will underpin upcoming BMW models, the iX previews the future of the Bavarian marque. It’s also a technical showcase, with BMW’s latest infotainment and driver-assistance systems wrapped in a radical SUV body shape. But is it enough to take on the Tesla Model X and Mercedes EQC? Yousuf Ashraf gets behind the wheel to unpack the iX in full.

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[ivanjovanovic]

I now have to watch some E38 videos to reset my brain and try to forget this.

[The-Rest-of-Us]

It looks like a really beautiful Capybara

[FlyingTigersKMT]

Didn't bmw learn from the Chris Bangle years that polarizing designs just don't work and age terribly?

[mdr]

Sometimes ugly can be unique and beautiful in the eyes of some people - that’s my take on the iX. I like it.

[lambofan]

I love the new look of the bmw IX its so stylish!!

[cartouchator]

It comes with a sick bag as standard.
For when you accidentally see the reflection of the car in Windows.
Or if you look back after stepping out of it.
🤢

[maxflight]

I’d buy one immediately… but pray; can someone kindly explain why it’s £95K when it is only a £55K car ..

Utter madness

[stingoh]

Have you had a chance to drive an X5M recently? If so, how does this drive compared to it?

[robinsanders]

As he says 'If you can get past the looks'. Well from the numerous comments on the looks of the front many won't and in my view the Mercedes EQS has this car thrashed in terms of appearance both inside and out. it also looks like an oversize Seat Arona from the side - van like side, non descript rear and hideous front for mega money. It makes a X6 look good and that really is not a compliment.

[bogdanhirschmann]

"incredibly fast" is Tesla X with 2.6s 0-100km (the cheaper version still faster than iX 50), 4.6s has become just "fast".

[Pajtim]

I thought the dash screen was integrated on dashboard like Mercedes did
Mercedes dashboard screen was amazing
I hope bmw next model it will be dashboard integrated screen

[Lollikips]

Please, what the hell is this thing... Why...

[anoniem]

Great looking car. Especially the rear and grill are appealing to me.

[GarryMcGovern]

Oh my word that is ugly - I'd take an electrified Ssangyong Rodius over this abomination!!

[oxcart]

OMFG! Some people will buy ANYTHING as long as it has the right name on it

[kfh]

I will keep my current refrigerator. Thank you very much.

[jryalls]

BMW only make about 5 good looking cars now.

8 Series
5 Series
3 series (not the M3)
Z4
i8

The X3 & 5 don’t look too bad.

[benjaminjcurphey]

Don’t suppose if anyone knows if this comes with a 7-seat option? I’ve a 20reg Volvo XC90 T8 and it’d take something rather special to make me want to exchange.

Nice review buddy, we’ll done.

[boy]

My goodness it is ugly on the outside.

[electrichome]

The infotainment and navigation software is too slow compared to Tesla. Important Things i use every day. Dealbreaker for me.