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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 Instead, the xDrive50 has been replaced by the new xDrive60, with 536 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque for $88,500.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.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 BMW iX Electric SUV Adds Power and More Variants
The 2026 BMW iX adds an xDrive45 model, which is the new starting point for the brand's battery-electric crossover. The refreshed iX xDrive45 starts at $76,325 and sends 402 and 516 lb-ft of torque to the wheels from its two drive motors. The 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (previously the xDrive50) now makes 536 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque, with the M70 xDrive cranking output up to 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque. BMW's battery-electric iX crossover is getting some updates for '26. The 2026 BMW iX adds a new entry point (the iX xDrive45), adjusts the previous models' alphanumeric names, and adds power. BMW also updates the iX's styling for '26 and enhances the interior. Starting at the bottom of the new iX ladder, the xDrive45 packs a front and rear motor that's good for 402 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Feeding those two motors is a 100.1-kWh battery pack, which BMW says can move this xDrive45 312 miles per charge. Stepping up a rung, BMW offers the xDrive60, which fills the space once occupied by the xDrive50. This xDrive60 also uses a pair of electric motors to make 536 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque, which is a 20-hp bump from the previous model. Feeding this electric BMW is a 113.4-kWh battery the company says is good for 340 miles. Sitting atop the iX mountain is the M70 xDrive, which takes the spot of the previous iX M60 and uses two drive modules to make up to 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque. BMW says this xDrive70 uses 112.8-kWh of battery to travel 302 miles per charge. This is a 40-hp bump over its previous iteration's 610 hp. Despite the extra power, the M70 xDrive apparently carries the same 3.6-second 0-60 time as the previous model year. Alongside the new entry point to its iX offerings, BMW is also shaking up the BEV crossover's styling. A new front fascia packs a new grille and new headlamps. The new headlamps sport vertical elements for the daytime running lights, with the headlamp itself more akin to the kidney grille. At the rear, you'll find a new lower apron that features an integrated diffuser on M70 models. Inside the 2026 iX, you'll find a new set of optional seats. The M Multi-Function seat is part of the M Sport package and offers more lateral support. If that's not enough to sway you to check the box, these seats also come with massage features. You can also add the Climate Comfort package to your xDrive45 or xDrive60 if you want heated armrests, glove compartment, and door panels. A new heat pump is standard across the board and should help keep the cabin comfortable with less strain on this BMW's range. As far as the media system goes, the '26 BMW iX comes with the traditional iDrive layout. While the Neue Klasse models will forgo the dial controller, the iX sticks with it and the BMW Operating System 8.5. Even though this isn't on the cutting edge, this media system can still handle all the tasks you'd expect from a multimedia system in 2025, and can also play some video games if you're so inclined. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included. Suspending all of this is the same basic chassis as the previous model years. Up front, a pair of wishbones control each wheel's movement, with the rear axle controlled by a five-link suspension. Variable ratio electric power steering guides the wheels, which range from 20-inch rollers on the standard xDrive45 to 21-inch wheels on the M70 xDrive. Of course, optional wheels are also available in 21-inch, 22-inch and 23-inch varieties. The '26 BMW iX is scheduled to hit the assembly line at BMW's Dingolfing plant in March, with deliveries scheduled for this spring. Kicking off the refreshed iX lineup is the xDrive45, which will set you back $76,325. Moving up, the xDrive60 will now cost $89,675 and the M70 xDrive breaks the six-figure barrier at $112,675. What do you think about the refreshed BMW iX? Tell us your thoughts below.
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!
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2026 BMW iX Adds Range and Power, and Looks Better Too
Opinions on its styling aside, the BMW iX is one of the best electric luxury SUVs money can buy, with an impressive combination of range, power and tech. But it's not standing still; for the 2026 model year, BMW is improving it in some key ways — and if you didn't like the looks before, this facelift could change your mind. The front end has been totally changed, with a new kidney grille, fresh front bumper and different headlights. It's less outwardly provocative than the pre-facelift version, with more traditional lower and side air intakes on the bumpers. The diagonally-lined grille on the non-M version mimics the new DRLs, which sport a slash design. The top-shelf M70 (upgraded from M60) has a smattering of its own stylistic touches, with the grille mimicking the horizontal slats you see on other M cars like the M3 and M4. BMW didn't do much to massage the rear design, though the rear diffuser is new. Lastly, BMW has brought in all-new wheel designs across the board, and is introducing a 23-inch option for the first time (pictured below). Every version sees an increase in battery size, and a new base model joins the lineup in the form of the iX xDrive45, which has a slightly smaller battery (100.1 kWh versus 113.4 kWh in the xDrive60) and accompanying reduction in range and output. The other trims see modest increases in battery size, but BMW says efficiency gains account for the big driving distance increases on tap. The biggest efficiency gain is attributed to a new silicon carbide inverter, which — in addition to things like fine-tuning the wheel bearings and new low-rolling resistance tires — brings an approximately 10% increase in range to the party. The new iX xDrive60 (BMW's max-range model) will go a claimed 340 miles on a full charge now versus the 309 miles it was rated for previously. BMW says the 2026 iX is also equipped with a new heat pump that's more efficient in a wider range of temperatures. It has a new storage heating function used to aid in pre-conditioning of the battery for DC fast charging in cold environments. Driving the iX in any conditions should prove more enjoyable, too: the xDrive60 sees a 20-horsepower increase to 536 ponies, while the base model is no slouch itself at 402 horsepower. The M70 is the most potent of the bunch with 650 horsepower, an increase of 40 compared to the pre-refresh M60. BMW says it's re-tuned the suspension, damping and chassis control systems in the refreshed models to pair with the increased output. The iX's interior doesn't look massively different at first glance, though BMW calls out new M Multi-Function Seats as the highlight; they reportedly offer better support (and look far sportier). These optional seats can be combined with the newly-available M Sport Package on the xDrive45 and xDrive60, but come as standard in the M70; the package will net you the usual M goodies, such as a bespoke steering wheel, pedals and all sorts of appearance changes. The iX xDrive45 helps bring the entry-level price down for the iX lineup, with a starting cost at $76,325. That's a big discount over the xDrive60, which now starts from $89,675 — a mild increase over the xDrive50. We're happy to report the sportiest M70 doesn't see a price increase at all with this update, sticking to the $112,675 sticker that the 2025 M60 went for. BMW says the refreshed iX will begin production in March this year, with the first examples hitting our shores in the second quarter of 2025. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
