BMW iX1 review | Packed with everything so buy it?

The BMW iX1, an electric SUV packed with lots of great tech and auto-driver assist tools, it will delight even Tesla fans. Find out why in this review.

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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Price
00:46 - Front and side walk around
02:08 - Wheels
02:25 - Walk away lock
03:31 - Boot
04:22 - The only upgrade you need
04:59 - Internal features
05:32 - Rear seat space
06:12 - Internal storage
08:27 - Drive experience
08:56 - Drive modes and braking
10:26 - Motor specs
12:24 - Safety
12:38 - Drivers displays (plural!)
16:05 - 0 - 100 km/h tests
17:13 - Self parking teaser
19:45 - One pedal critique
20:42 - Charging
21:43 - Conclusion

[sunseeker-ybqt]

Your test car must be produced before 11/2023? After that you have the new OS9, as well the new grill in the front. With OS9 you have the shortcut for seat heating fixed already.
I did not get your point with one Paddel driving. I use the setting adaptive cruise control once and as long as I activate ACC the car will always do the right thing, in city traffic to the full stop when cars are stopping or at red lights. If i drive w/o active ACC it will not stop 100% but then you simply snip the gear changer backwards one time to be in B Mode to stop completely if you are to lazy to lift your foot to the break😄. For me this system works great and I do enjoy that I do not have to have my foot on the pedal when driving w/o ACC activated like with Teslas who will break as soon as I lift my foot off the pedal. It is just so much more comfortable when the car knows itself when it can roll free and when to regenerate. That was one thing out of many not to buy a Tesla for me.

[markdemunnik]

Great video! Little comment on the color, which you say is Cape York Green, this is not correct. This is a different color called Sanremo Grun (=Green).

[larrytuazon]

Great video! Is there a subscription needed for the app and the self-drive/self-park?

[furyan]

This colour 'Sanremo Green' is not currently available on the M Sport trim, only on this model in the video xLine trim. The M sport in this colour would have been really nice. Thanks for the video.

[eldridgewine]

Thanks Chris, great review. So we are now debating IX1 or IX3?

[lynnwilliams]

Thanks Chris
Excellent review as usual !!
Is there maybe some regulatory reason why cars can't retain 1-pedal driving when switching from forward to reverse and back.
Do any do that right now?

[mahendramohan]

Thanks Mate. I really like how you narrate the whole video. I decided to get IX1 edrive20 in my country. Waiting for car delivery soon

[pedrowieck]

Great review! How is the range on the motorway? How many kms? Cheers.

[NeilBoltonRSPL]

Fascinating! Thanks Chris. I’m going to try to grab one for a test drive. It seems a wee bit cramped compared to the Model Y - I’ll be interested in seeing what it is effectively like.

I just checked out prices - starting at $94, 000 . . . ?

[Revolteh]

That's the Sanremo green and not the cape york one, btw.

[AAF]

How does the seat comfort compare to tesla y?

[lordfluxington]

Is it under LCT threshold fully loaded? I've been looking at the iX3. Both great cars though, Thanks for the review!
Edit: Looks like the Enhancement Package may take it over LCT threshold. Also have to say that I love the San Remo Green!

[Paulruk]

this is the top spec version, the lower specs don't have electric seats, hud, driving assistance, 360 camera, sunroof, etc prices maybe reasonable at the bottom but equipment levels are poor.

[davidpearn]

It's got it's a contender to start with.

[bennychen]

Yes but is the BMW the best ev car on a first date?

[davidpearn]

Tesla couldn't fix the sudden speeding problem I had in my M3 RWD LFP.

[thegerman]

Thanks but I think I'll keep my X3M Comp'😂