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Edmunds
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2026 BMW iX First Drive Review: BMW's Ugly Duckling Gets More Affordable, More Compelling
New models with more power, more range With 402 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque from a pair of electric motors, the new xDrive45 is down on power compared to the former xDrive50 model, which had 516 hp and 564 lb-ft. But the new version is also substantially cheaper, starting at $75,150 (the destination charge is still TBD) compared to the xDrive50's $87,250. Instead, the xDrive50 has been replaced by the new xDrive60, with 536 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque for $88,500. At the top of the range is the new M70 xDrive, with 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, plus a BMW-claimed 3.6-second 0-60 time to match. It starts at $111,500, just like the old M60 xDrive. So power is up, as is the range. The M70 will do 302 miles on a charge according to BMW, compared to the M60's 285 miles, while the xDrive60 now travels up to 340 miles on a charge. Even the xDrive45 will do 312 miles on a charge from its smaller 100.1-kWh battery. That's 3 more miles than the old iX xDrive50 could manage from its 110.4-kWh pack. That makes the xDrive45 a potentially compelling package, even more so when you consider BMW has shuffled the deck when it comes to options, meaning you can spec the cheapest, slowest iX to have 22-inch wheels, an M Sport body kit and even sport seats, if you like.
Car and Driver
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Exterior Photos of the 2026 BMW iX
The biggest news for the BMW iX this year? The addition of a base xDrive45 variant, which lowers the cost of entry by more than $12,000, to $76,325.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 BMW iX Adds Range, Dramatically Cuts Price to $76,325
The 2026 arrives with a new base model, out in mid-2025, that brings the starting price down by more than $10,000 to $76,325. The also gets more power, and thanks to a more efficient powertrain, the iX adds roughly 15 miles of range per charge. In addition to the performance changes, the iX gets a slight facelift that changes the look of the front grille and the headlight design. The BMW iX just got considerably more attainable for the 2026 model year thanks to a new base model that brings the starting price down by more than $10,000. The price isn't the only thing that's changed; BMW has given the electric SUV a boost in range and horsepower, along with a slightly redesigned face. The iX lineup has grown for the new model year. Last year's lineup included the $88,245 xDrive50 and the $112,495 top-dog M60. The 2026 lineup drops the xDrive50 in favor of a much cheaper xDrive45 which lowers the barrier of entry to $76,325. The xDrive60 sits in the middle of the lineup and starts at $89,675. The new top dog is the M70 xDrive and it carries a starting price of $112,675. While last year's xDrive50 came with a pair of motors that combined to generate 516 horsepower, this year's lower-priced entry model also comes with a lower power figure. The new xDrive45 makes 402 horsepower, which the automaker says is good for a 0-to-60-mph run of 4.9 seconds. The new xDrive60 trim churns out 536 horsepower, marking a 20-hp increase over the outgoing xDrive50. The top of the lineup gets a bump in power too, with the M70 generating 650 horsepower—40 more than its predecessor. The range figures have changed too, as BMW has optimized the drivetrain for more efficiency. The company says the use of silicon carbide semiconductors on the refreshed model and a new generation of batteries account for a roughly 10 percent increase in range compared with last year. The real secret looks to be slightly larger batteries, though. The xDrive45 gets 100.1 kWh of usable capacity, while the xDrive60 nets 113.4 kWh and the M70 112.8 kWh. BMW estimates the base model is good for 312 miles of range on a single charge, with the xDrive60 estimated at 340 miles and the M70 at 302 miles. Interestingly, the larger battery seems to have resulted in a slightly slower and heavier iX. A 2023 iX M60 we tested tipped our scales at 5778 pounds, and BMW reports that the 2026 M70 weighs in at 5849 pounds. We recorded a 0-to-60-mph time of just 3.2 seconds in that 2023 model; BMW estimates the newer model requires 3.6 seconds. The iX gets a slightly revised look for 2026. The grille now has a more simple design that ditches the busy look found on previous models in favor of more toned-down lines. The headlights get a new look as well, and replace the thin horizontal runners with a pair of vertical beams. The rear of the car gets a new look—so long as you're willing to spring for the M70 (or the M Sport Package on the lesser models). It's now got an integrated diffuser that helps break up the rear of the car. Changes from the optional M Sport package find their way to the interior, where it adds M-branded seats, an M leather steering wheel, M pedals, and a two-tone instrument panel. Production is set to start in March, and deliveries of the updated model are scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
