2027 BMW iX roadtrip driving REVIEW - more luxury or overtaken by iX3?

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This is our in-depth review of the 2027 BMW iX xDrive60. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.

00:00 BMW iX or iX3?
01:55 Wheels, length, technology
03:45 Batteries and charging
05:00 Cleaning and cameras
06:10 All-new BMW iX5?
08:00 iX interior
10:58 Rear seats
12:57 Trunk/boot
14:41 Price iX vs iX3
15:26 Acceleration and motorway vs iX3
20:11 Assistance systems
21:51 First charging test
24:47 2nd quicker charging test
26:40 Consumption and real-world range iX vs iX3
30:28 Small Berlin insight
32:01 iX vs iX3 final verdict

Data & facts:
BMW iX facelift

Exterior

Grill now optionally illuminated (standard in M70)
Adaptive LED optional
Optional M Sport package and M Sport package Pro (red brake calipers, black mirror caps, black light background)
20 - 23“ wheels (width: 20“ in 235 mm, 21“ in 255 mm, 22“ and 23“ in 275“
4,97 m 195“ length (19 cm 7“ longer than iX3)
Sportier suspension setup for all models with the recent facelift, optional air suspension (standard M70) and optional rear-axle steering (integral active steering)
M70 with unique front grill and black mirror caps, rear-axle steering and anti-roll-control

Drivetrain and batteries

All AWD and more power
BMW iX xDrive45 408 hp 5,1 s (1 s quicker)
95 kWh NMC (+20 kWh), 175 kW charging, 2.525 kg weight
AC 11 or 22 kW, DC 175 kW
35 Min 10-80 %

BMW iX xDrive60 544 hp 4,6 s
VMax 200 kmh 125 mph
BMW iX M70 660 hp 3,8 s
Vmax 250 kmh 155 mph
109 kWh NMC
195 kW charging
AC 22 kW, DC 195 kW
35 Min 10-80 %

10 % Efficiency update due to more efficient inverter and less roll resistance tyres
Heat pump standard, now not only takes residual heat from the e-motors but also from the cabin

First test consumption in best conditions (max 100 km/h / 60 mph)
3,4 miles / kWh; 18 kWh / 100 km
Range
Small battery 540 km 330 miles
Big battery 610 km 370 miles

Renewed test consumption iX
22“ wheels and 10 °C
100 km/h 60 mph: 23 kWh/100 km 2,7 miles/kWh; real world range: 475 km 295 miles
130 km/h 80 mph: 28 kWh/100 km 2,2 miles/kWh; real world range: 390 km 240 miles

22“ wheels and 22 °C 72 °F
100 km/h 60 mph: 19 kWh/100 km 3,3 miles/kWh; real world range: 570 km 350 miles
130 km/h 80 mph: 25 kWh/100 km 2,5 miles/kWh; real world range: 440 km 270 miles

Mix long term 23 kwh/100 km 2,7 miles/kwh, real-world range: 480 km / 300 miles
iX3 long term was 18 kWh/100 km 3,45 miles/kwh, real-world range: 600 km / 370 miles

Towing capacity max. 2,5 t EU / 3500 lbs US

Interior

Sensatec seats standard in black, brown, oyster or microfibre/fabric/wool seats
New M multifunction seats in microfibre/perforated sensatec with M Sport pack or standard M70
Seat cooling available in climate comfort pack
Optional animal skin in Suite
Harman kardon sound and heated steering wheel standard, optional Bowers & Wilkins sound system
Trunk / boot: 500 l - 1750 l

Prices Germany
BMW iX xDrive45:          83.500,- €
BMW iX xDrive60:          99.900,- €
BMW iX M70 xDrive:     126.500,- €

Prices USA
BMW iX xDrive45:          75,000,- USD
BMW iX xDrive60:          88,500,- USD
BMW iX M70 xDrive:     111.500,- USD

Price difference to iX3 both wit big battery at least 30.000 Euro, well specced some 40.000 Euro difference
iX3 full spec: 86.000 Euro
iX full spec: 125.000 Euro

iX3
Test consumption and real-world range:
22“ wheels (and a little colder)
100 km/h 60 mph: 20 kWh/100 km 3,1 miles/kWh; real world range: 540 km 335 miles
130 km/h 80 mph: 25 kWh/100 km 2,5 miles/kWh; real world range: 435 km 270 miles

20“ wheels (good temperature)
100 km/h 60 mph: 16 kWh/100 km 3,8 miles/kWh; real world range: 680 km 425 miles
130 km/h 80 mph: 22 kWh/100 km 2,8 miles/kWh; real world range: 495 km 310 miles

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