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BMW iX

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BMW iX: The flagship electric SUV. Tech-forward design, strong range, and the 610-hp iX M60.
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The flagship electric SUV. Tech-forward design, strong range, and the 610-hp iX M60.

The BMW iX is the brand flagship electric SUV, a technology showcase with a bold, polarizing design and a luxurious, lounge-like interior. Built on a dedicated architecture, it offers strong range, fast charging, and advanced driver-assistance and infotainment systems. The lineup spans the efficient xDrive50 and the high-performance iX M60, which makes around 610 horsepower. The iX emphasizes refinement, sustainability, and cutting-edge tech over traditional sportiness, competing with EVs like the Mercedes EQE SUV and Audi Q8 e-tron. On WhipJury, the iX appears as a modern, tech-forward electric SUV submission.

iX specifications

Battery-electric SUV on a dedicated architecture. xDrive50 dual-motor, or iX M60 with around 610 horsepower. Strong range and fast charging, lounge-like luxury interior.

iX on WhipJury

A flagship electric SUV, valued for its tech and the M60 performance.

Frequently asked questions about BMW iX

What is the iX M60?
The high-performance iX, a dual-motor version making around 610 horsepower, giving the large electric SUV strong acceleration.
Is the iX a regular SUV converted to electric?
No, it is built on a dedicated architecture as a ground-up electric vehicle, which is part of why its design and packaging are distinctive.
What does the iX compete with?
Premium electric SUVs like the Mercedes EQE SUV, Audi Q8 e-tron, and Tesla Model X, with a focus on luxury and technology.
Is the iX reliable?
As a newer technology flagship its long-term record is still forming, but it carries a strong warranty and the electric drivetrain is mechanically simple.
Is the iX styling polarizing?
Yes, its large grille panel and bold surfacing divide opinion, but the interior and technology are widely praised.

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