Your guys work deserves to be on prime time TV. Outrageously good youtube videos. From Camera work, to directing, to the host knowing his stuff and being genuinely likeable and interesting. You guys are the best. Keep up the epic work.
The way i stated I falling for ev's recently, the more reviews I see the more it becomes a no-brainer getting one. Nice review by the way quite in-depth
At first I did not like the styling, but having seen it in the flesh, it looks stunning. And I love that it looks nothing like a normal BMW and its "out there" with its styling.
What a flippen good review, truly thorough indeed . I love how BMW crawled out of their conservative cave with their interior design on this car . The interior alone has made me fall in love with the car.
I saw this in Atteridgeville the other day, it's got great presence on the road. You can tell there's something special about it from afar A really beautiful car
I was the guy with the pitchfork against electric cars - YOU'VE CHANGED MY MIND. We just need to fix that load shedding issue. Imagine calling into work - "Eish sorry I'm gonna be a little bit late.The car didn't charge last night.SHED HAPPENS"
I had load shedding at home last night for 2 hours. The reality is with a wallbox (currently free with the purchase) you can charge this car from absolute zero to 100% in under ten hours. So as long as you get say, 6 to 8 hours of electricity per night, you will be fine. Also, I genuinely only charged this car twice in 4 weeks, the range is amazing.
I think it looks pretty great. BMW get a hard time for their designs, and they don't always get it right, but I've got no problem with this one. New type of car, new look, very distinctive. I'd love to own one.
What a thoroughly enjoyable review!….one of the best and most informative I have watched! Would I buy a IX? You bet I would and there is no doubt BMW have smashed Tesla in there efforts to produce such an outstanding EV.
@@Gecmajster123456 it was more that Tesla as a new start up company beat all the major manufacturers in not only introducing the first EV’s but leading EV technology. It’s a catch up game now but the major manufacturers are bringing to market some attractive and in some cases far better EV’s than Tesla. It will not be long before VW, Mercedes and BMW catch up and take over in the sale numbers!
A very entertaining and informative review. However, there was no mention of driving aids; lane control, parking aids, camera views to front, rear and around and any other tech.
I must day. This is probably the best review on this channel I've seen. Not only from a content perspective but also from a cinematic standpoint. It shows the car and parts of the Cape Town cbd in all its glory
Having driven the car the last two weeks, I can say everything you say is true. It’s hard to put it in words, but I have never driven anything that is close to it when it comes to refinement. When I had to go back to my 3 series I had similar feelings when I had to drive a VW Polo (compared to the 3 Series) Autobahn consumption (120-140 km/h) was about 26 kWh/100 in in german winter (-3 C). City consumption 22kwh
I am a current i3 driver. Been driving electric now for 3 years and I won't go back to ICE. As a daily driver, it is so much better than an ICE vehicle. I would likely have bought this, it is an awesome vehicle. I however preordered the Volvo P8 Recharge and I think it will likely arrive soon (TM)
One of the best videos I've watched! Thank you Ciro for the amazing content. Great to have cars like this in our market, and I think BMW has done an incredible job with this car.
I love the crystals inside the interior and I like the wood too, they should put it into regular cars like the 3 series or the 7 series or even the 5 series
The second set of rear lights are due to a quirk in US law. The rear lights must be on a fixed part of the vehicle according to US law. But because the designer wanted to put the rear lights on the boot lid, they had to put a second set of brake lights inside the boot lid on the body of the vehicle to satisfy the legal requirement for fixed rear lights whenever the hatch is opened and the main rear lights are not visible.
Cool review, as per Ciro, of course. I liked it when you said "the BMW smashes competition out of the park". Then, another BMW 3er overtakes on the video, immediately afterwards. Of course, I drive a BMW (only) 😁🤷🏿♂️.
WOW!!! What a brilliant review. I am quite the BMW fan but have to admit that I've been skeptical. You changed my perception and perspective completely. Star!!
I'm so fortunate to drive a new Renault Duster Diesel (20 km/l) Auto... yes 7.4 Dusters for this price of a luxury house BMW... Thanks for the review - I lack nothing! I'm so blessed and privileged in this country where I see so many disadvantaged! Blessings!
What a great car, I love the direction BMW is taking especially for it's designs. A little bit adventurous but I applaud them for not playing it safe and with that, their cars have presence especially to the normal people who see cars as objects to move them from point A to B. Unfortunately I think the move to a fully electric car in South Africa (for obvious reasons) is not practical. I would love to see more developments on their Plug in Hybrid SUVs to be exciting close to this. Otherwise great review as always , keep up the good job man!
How long does it take to charge from say 10% to 80%? Normal charging vs fast charging. In a performance SUV I can do 500km on a tank of gas, but refilling takes about 5 min, 6 if the wash your windscreen..
The BMW IconicSounds was composed by the legendary music composer Hans Zimmer. Also, you cannot open the front bonnet at all (there are no buttons for it).
This reviuw was one of the best I have seen on yt, new sub here and looking forward to your next one. Yes it seems that these so called "Legacy Auto Makers" is actually still alive... Last year the EQS series from MB was a big surprise, Volvo and Polestar looking very interesting with the new concept cars, VW/Skoda/Porche is doing really well, the Stellantis group is selling high numbers in Europe, and the Hyundai brand including Kia and Genesis, is maybee the EV leaders in new ideas and developing. About interior, take a look at almost everything from Genesis, if you like driving cars.
The dream would be a EV that costs between R300 000 and R350 000, has a range of 500 km, seat 4 to 5 people comfortably and equipped with just the necessary luxuries and safety features.
Yeah it always goes through this process, the top vehicle makers make a product and then the tech is taken by inexpensive vehicle makers and that is when some of us get involved
But isn't that too much too ask for for that amount? You are talking about "Comfort" and "luxuries" and "safety" for under R350k? It's a bit of a stretch guys... I mean I get where you are going but I think you may be a bit more reasonable. It's hard to find all that even in an ICE powered car for that amount.
Watching this after a year and buying a iX xdrive40. Charging at this SMG BMW in century city is no longer free for anybody. Also, great review and the car really does look great in the video. This is kinda my perfect family car if you have a bunch of kids.
The rear design is stunning. The front is not great. But I love the rest of the car. The interior material and build quality of BMWs these days is exceptional and far ahead of Audi and Mercedes (especially Mercedes who's interiors have too much hard plastic these days). I think this is a great effort from BMW. The price is really not bad at all. I was expecting over R2 million. I saw one in Roodepoort the other day and it's beautiful (apart from the front). BMW, I feel, is the last proper German car company still sticking to that quality feel.
@@CiroDeSiena Haha! Your reviews are fantastic man! Great quality and very informative. I love how down to earth you make it. 😎 South Africans need a character like you to do what you are doing. We need videos that are honest and relatable.🧐 Thank you for the content and keep up the great work man! 👌 Would love to work with you oneday. Cheers.✌️
Picking up my ix50 on Friday. Wasn’t looking for this option, but comes w bronze titanium trim including a bronze colored front grill. Wife thinks it looks a bit over the top and ghetto but it works for me.
You are one of my most favourite car reviewer and this one is another great review. Can't buy this as of now but it's exciting to experience this through you 😊👍
I LOVE how Ciro gives these reviews from a Truly South African perspective 🤣.
Perfect
Yes from ignorance
@@leeclarke3865 whats up with YOU?
Thanks so much
Your guys work deserves to be on prime time TV. Outrageously good youtube videos. From Camera work, to directing, to the host knowing his stuff and being genuinely likeable and interesting. You guys are the best. Keep up the epic work.
Thank you so much
This is the first ever EV I actually want. Also the first one that is practical enough for me.
Invited by BMW to test drove this on Friday and was completely blown away.
Sold and ordered the iX M60, can’t wait!
Хороший выбор, машина просто 🔥
I loved the adaptive regeneration after the third day. It even sees red and green lights. So it freewheels on green. Its mad.
I didn't know this! Wow. Thanks for the comment
This is currently the best motoring journalist in the world. Keep the videos coming please.
Have you met Paul Maric and Matts Watson
The way i stated I falling for ev's recently, the more reviews I see the more it becomes a no-brainer getting one. Nice review by the way quite in-depth
You sold me on this iX. Thank you for you professionalism and expertise. A cut above all the pretenders on RUclips.
This is the best review of this car yet thank you for showing us all the things others do not show
At first I did not like the styling, but having seen it in the flesh, it looks stunning. And I love that it looks nothing like a normal BMW and its "out there" with its styling.
"...its not just about the size, its how you use it..." enjoyed this 🤣🤣🤣
Pictures have done this car an injustice... This car is stunning in real live. Much better than all BMW X SUVs
as always ...... Great review . Ciro , you still the benchmark boet 👍
What a flippen good review, truly thorough indeed . I love how BMW crawled out of their conservative cave with their interior design on this car . The interior alone has made me fall in love with the car.
Thank you so much, thanks for watching
Ditto. Do you have i3?
I saw this in Atteridgeville the other day, it's got great presence on the road. You can tell there's something special about it from afar
A really beautiful car
Nice! It truly is beautiful, wish I couldve seen one in the metal.
I have been watching your reviews for some time and I must say you guys have the best produced car reviews. Top shelf production.
Thanks so much
I was the guy with the pitchfork against electric cars - YOU'VE CHANGED MY MIND. We just need to fix that load shedding issue. Imagine calling into work - "Eish sorry I'm gonna be a little bit late.The car didn't charge last night.SHED HAPPENS"
I had load shedding at home last night for 2 hours. The reality is with a wallbox (currently free with the purchase) you can charge this car from absolute zero to 100% in under ten hours. So as long as you get say, 6 to 8 hours of electricity per night, you will be fine. Also, I genuinely only charged this car twice in 4 weeks, the range is amazing.
Ciro is definitely one the best reviewers worldwide.
Managed to drive an iX myself. What a machine. You can sense BMW threw everything into the car to make it their electric flag bearer.
I like the red & gold. Looks like something Iron Man would drive ;)
Didn't like the styling till I saw it in the metal. It's actually a handsome vehicle ❤️
Must have watched 100s of reviews on this car, but you are the best. Thank you.
Excellent review from Ciro, one of his best. Brilliant editing and photography as well. World class!
I think it looks pretty great. BMW get a hard time for their designs, and they don't always get it right, but I've got no problem with this one. New type of car, new look, very distinctive. I'd love to own one.
What a thoroughly enjoyable review!….one of the best and most informative I have watched!
Would I buy a IX? You bet I would and there is no doubt BMW have smashed Tesla in there efforts to produce such an outstanding EV.
look at the sale numbers, BMW mismanaged their EV project
@@Gecmajster123456 it was more that Tesla as a new start up company beat all the major manufacturers in not only introducing the first EV’s but leading EV technology.
It’s a catch up game now but the major manufacturers are bringing to market some attractive and in some cases far better EV’s than Tesla. It will not be long before VW, Mercedes and BMW catch up and take over in the sale numbers!
A very entertaining and informative review. However, there was no mention of driving aids; lane control, parking aids, camera views to front, rear and around and any other tech.
@@brendandonegan2150 Rest assured they are all there in. Even the baby i3 has them.
I didn't like the big grill but you have just sold me this car.
Another 20+ minutes video. Hallelujah 🙌🏾
What a great review. Well done Cars team and Ciro. Really enjoyable video. Would buy this in a second just need to win the lotto
Thanks so much
Awesome review man! I would definitely consider purchasing an EV if it were affordable for the average South African.
One of the best reviews I’ve seen him do and best video that they’ve shot. It feels like Cars are stepping it up a notch
Thanks so much
Best Car journalist, better than most Big time Channels as well
this car is beautiful
I must day. This is probably the best review on this channel I've seen. Not only from a content perspective but also from a cinematic standpoint. It shows the car and parts of the Cape Town cbd in all its glory
Thanks so much
Test drive this thing. Hands down, the best ride I’ve ever had in a car
Exceptional tech backed by an impressive video production..Thanks.
Thanks so much
This is the best iX review I've seen. Ever better because it's given from a South African perspective.
Thank you so much
I've been waiting for weeks to see this video
Hope you enjoyed it!
Car looks beautiful
Amazing review! Very in depth and well recored, thank you Ciro!
10/10
Beautifully shot video!!! Top Stuff!!
Having driven the car the last two weeks, I can say everything you say is true. It’s hard to put it in words, but I have never driven anything that is close to it when it comes to refinement. When I had to go back to my 3 series I had similar feelings when I had to drive a VW Polo (compared to the 3 Series)
Autobahn consumption (120-140 km/h) was about 26 kWh/100 in in german winter (-3 C). City consumption 22kwh
Thank you for this comment. It really is a serene form of motoring
Picking mine up on Friday and same reaction. The drive is unlike anything I’ve ever driven
I am a current i3 driver. Been driving electric now for 3 years and I won't go back to ICE. As a daily driver, it is so much better than an ICE vehicle. I would likely have bought this, it is an awesome vehicle. I however preordered the Volvo P8 Recharge and I think it will likely arrive soon (TM)
Thank you for the comment
Received my xc40 recharge today. Very happy
@@mcwidowmaker7495 that is so cool! Wishing you many happy miles
Great review and one of the best yet. Watching your channel from Ireland 🇮🇪
Looking forward to the replacement of the i3 or the even smaller electric one..
iX3 might be a good choice for you but im dont think its in SA
I can't decide which is worse: that you can get this car for the price of only 4 i3's or that you can get only 4 i3s for the same price of this car?
@@gladiator2049 iX3 and i4 will come.
This car looks absolutely futuristic and I must say I love it. Thanks Ciro for another great review.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for that great Test Video! Greats from Austria!
you deserve a million sub..the way you review cars is so good.
One of the best videos I've watched! Thank you Ciro for the amazing content. Great to have cars like this in our market, and I think BMW has done an incredible job with this car.
Thanks so much!
The interior is amazing! My new favorite.
I love the crystals inside the interior and I like the wood too, they should put it into regular cars like the 3 series or the 7 series or even the 5 series
Boom - Eskom but awesome video 👍
Great Quality Videos🔥🔥🔥
Amazing car!! Saw it in real life yesterday and it is MUCH better than the pics.
The second set of rear lights are due to a quirk in US law. The rear lights must be on a fixed part of the vehicle according to US law. But because the designer wanted to put the rear lights on the boot lid, they had to put a second set of brake lights inside the boot lid on the body of the vehicle to satisfy the legal requirement for fixed rear lights whenever the hatch is opened and the main rear lights are not visible.
Yeah and that sucks, they could have just put lower fog lights and use these as a second pair of lights when the trunk is open. Like what Audi does.
Didn't Audi also do this on the A1?
@@dreadn0ught_k Yeah I had one it also did
Thank you so much for this information
Another Great review Ciro!!!
Flipping great review of this car Ciro. As far as reviewing a BEV in the SA context, you nailed that too!
Extremely informative video. Easy to listen to as we absorb tons of well presented facts. Subscribed as a result.
We're so glad to hear this and so glad you've subscribed. Welcome :)
Cool review, as per Ciro, of course. I liked it when you said "the BMW smashes competition out of the park". Then, another BMW 3er overtakes on the video, immediately afterwards.
Of course, I drive a BMW (only) 😁🤷🏿♂️.
Wonderful, informative, interesting video. Thank you for a combination of facts and feelings . WELL DONE. Subscribed as a result.
This is so great to hear, thank you and welcome on board.
I've watched lots on the ix but you nailed it,thank you.😎
Great review, feels like I know everything about the car
woow what a car bmw nailed it and its rivals are kept wanting now, beautiful review Ciro
Thank you for an honest and informative review. Just what I wanted to know 👍🏾
Great review mate !!!
Really detailed…
Great work guys. Bimmerpost brought me here, you guys have come a long way. Quality reviews
Great review! Really enjoyed it. Thanks.
Love it, next level mobility! 😎👌
WOW!!! What a brilliant review. I am quite the BMW fan but have to admit that I've been skeptical. You changed my perception and perspective completely. Star!!
I'm so fortunate to drive a new Renault Duster Diesel (20 km/l) Auto... yes 7.4 Dusters for this price of a luxury house BMW... Thanks for the review - I lack nothing! I'm so blessed and privileged in this country where I see so many disadvantaged! Blessings!
Please review the Peugeot Landtrek
What a great car, I love the direction BMW is taking especially for it's designs. A little bit adventurous but I applaud them for not playing it safe and with that, their cars have presence especially to the normal people who see cars as objects to move them from point A to B.
Unfortunately I think the move to a fully electric car in South Africa (for obvious reasons) is not practical. I would love to see more developments on their Plug in Hybrid SUVs to be exciting close to this.
Otherwise great review as always , keep up the good job man!
Adventurous? It is an ugly cow.
It looks great out and about. Especially the side and back. I had a loaner for 4 days and people beeped and thumbs up all around Ireland.
How long does it take to charge from say 10% to 80%? Normal charging vs fast charging. In a performance SUV I can do 500km on a tank of gas, but refilling takes about 5 min, 6 if the wash your windscreen..
I noticed he "neglected" to go over that point. Along with what seems to be a tiny boot space.
@@donmeow seems like a sponsored video
Honestly I feel he left out some important information. He just went on and on
Who cares, you plug it in at night when you get home and in the morning you habe 600kms range waiting for you.
@@fido5067 that it was intentionally left out of the review points to it actually being a big deal
The BMW IconicSounds was composed by the legendary music composer Hans Zimmer. Also, you cannot open the front bonnet at all (there are no buttons for it).
This reviuw was one of the best I have seen on yt, new sub here and looking forward to your next one.
Yes it seems that these so called "Legacy Auto Makers" is actually still alive...
Last year the EQS series from MB was a big surprise, Volvo and Polestar looking very interesting with the new concept cars, VW/Skoda/Porche is doing really well, the Stellantis group is selling high numbers in Europe, and the Hyundai brand including Kia and Genesis, is maybee the EV leaders in new ideas and developing.
About interior, take a look at almost everything from Genesis, if you like driving cars.
Thank you for subscribing :)
The dream would be a EV that costs between R300 000 and R350 000, has a range of 500 km, seat 4 to 5 people comfortably and equipped with just the necessary luxuries and safety features.
Agreed. I think Haval can make it happen for us. Someone needs to chat with them
Agree, a Toyota E-quest. Nothing fancy, just a daily commute car.
Haval is going to bring you one!
Yeah it always goes through this process, the top vehicle makers make a product and then the tech is taken by inexpensive vehicle makers and that is when some of us get involved
But isn't that too much too ask for for that amount? You are talking about "Comfort" and "luxuries" and "safety" for under R350k? It's a bit of a stretch guys... I mean I get where you are going but I think you may be a bit more reasonable. It's hard to find all that even in an ICE powered car for that amount.
Great production!
I thoroughly enjoyed this review.
That's great to hear, thank you
I want 1 so badly! What a car
great review as always, I'd have however hoped you'd open the front bonnet to also show us how much additional space there is there.😊
Good point, Ciro forgot to mention that oddly, the front bonnet on the iX does not open. We're going to try find out why
This review was more detailed than Carwow, well done team, loved it
Highly anticipated video and worth it 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Watching this after a year and buying a iX xdrive40. Charging at this SMG BMW in century city is no longer free for anybody. Also, great review and the car really does look great in the video. This is kinda my perfect family car if you have a bunch of kids.
Excellent review. Please, review little brother, I4M50 next.
Great review
love your work boys!!!
You save money on the petrol to put it on the price and interest! Thanks for the review
The rear design is stunning. The front is not great. But I love the rest of the car. The interior material and build quality of BMWs these days is exceptional and far ahead of Audi and Mercedes (especially Mercedes who's interiors have too much hard plastic these days). I think this is a great effort from BMW.
The price is really not bad at all. I was expecting over R2 million. I saw one in Roodepoort the other day and it's beautiful (apart from the front). BMW, I feel, is the last proper German car company still sticking to that quality feel.
Well done. Great review.
Great video Ciro. As always. The very best in South Africa, I doubt people who can buy such cars are counting the cost of owning one iof these?
really enjoy your reviews!
Great review, those 30 mins felt like 10 min 🙂
That's good to hear!
What a great review, thanks for this! One day when I’m big ;-) This car sounds amazing (not the engine, lol).
Great video! Thank you!
Love the intro music
Fantastic reviewmentary 😄
Haha perfect description
@@CiroDeSiena Haha!
Your reviews are fantastic man!
Great quality and very informative.
I love how down to earth you make it. 😎
South Africans need a character like you to do what you are doing.
We need videos that are honest and relatable.🧐
Thank you for the content and keep up the great work man! 👌
Would love to work with you oneday.
Cheers.✌️
Picking up my ix50 on Friday. Wasn’t looking for this option, but comes w bronze titanium trim including a bronze colored front grill. Wife thinks it looks a bit over the top and ghetto but it works for me.
You are one of my most favourite car reviewer and this one is another great review. Can't buy this as of now but it's exciting to experience this through you 😊👍
This means a lot to me, thank you.
OK done trading in my X5 M50d on one of these! Thats if i can get one!
Saw two of them here in Bloem, and it looks lovely. It is indeed captivating!