2022 BMW iX XDrive50 Review - Would I Buy this Over the Tesla Model Y?
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2022
- The New BMW iX xDrive50 has really surprised me. This all electric SUV offers up to 521 kms / 325 miles of range, great performance and handling with it's 516 horsepower and standard air suspension, a stylish and functional interior and the utility of an SUV. This mid-size luxury EV should be really looked at if you're int eh market for going all electric for your next luxury crossover/SUV.
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I do not know what is wrong with the front of the car . Love the grill , it’s modern , powerful and the way it’s balanced off with the lights & trim is incredible . I would never look at the other BMW as I thought the front grills did not make a statement and were boring. Kudos to BMW for some better colors and an outstanding electric vehicle ! It was fun to drive !!! The issue I had was the price … but am considering this more unique car .
The looks and the grill was the most appealing to me. I ordered it in mineral white to see the lines🙂👍
Great video.
I have to say, after seeing it in real life, that it looks much better than in photos or videos.
It is really a great looking car and does not look any odd or gimmicky (including the large kidneys) once you are a few feet away from it.
Way better than a model X.
disagree, 2022 model x is way better than the ix. the grill is awful.
Great review - must say - the iX design is growing at me, seeing it more and more on the streets over here, all love to drive them!
Thank you for the great review! I really enjoyed your review and details.
Nice review. Thanks for sharing. I would get this spec.
An extremely informative, excellent to listen to video. Well done and thus I have subscribed to your channel.
“Winter conditions that we have SOMETIMES in Canada.” haha thanks great review!
Best review I’ve seen of this, looking forward to the same quality in your i4 review!
Thanks Nick 🙏
Great review as always! Not sure if you mentioned if the tires are run flats or regular tires? The tire inflator suggests regular tires?
Thank you for your review. I hope to buy one, but I will have to see what will be.
Beautiful car, thanks for the review
definitely would have that iconic sound turned on!
taking delivery of mine next week...managed to skip the 2 year waitlist cuz some guy wanted the X5 instead and cancelled his position on the waitlist so I decided to get it should be a fun car to drive
I think the grill looks fine on the SUV, its just a bad look on the sedan.
Half way through I think this is more compared to a model X, but this thing must be 90K plus, guess I will hear from you soon or look it up, but it has some cool features! I have an X3 now so trying to decide what I want next. Great review, thanks! Oh wow I was exact! ok well I was in USD though.....
Model X is much more expensive than this. The base iX is similarly priced to the Model Y
@@EverydayReviews2022 Model X was just really over priced. It's cheaper than iX now.
Thanks for the review of this nice BMW EV. I am still waiting for a true luxury vehicle when I see the remote control joystick (or one button) that can control my passenger side sun visor to block out the sun coming from the passenger side window including extending it sideway.😉 What do you think!
I think you’re a bit off your rocker!
I ordered a fully loaded Phytonic Blue with 22" back in Feb. Going to use it as a 3rd car for family outings. I agree with the comment about Tesla and the Interior is too spartan. I'm paying cash and have owned BMWs before so I am familiar with the proposition and service from BMW. Me and my wife's daily diver and winter beaters are 2 Chevrolet Bolt EVs. I have to call my electrician to install a 3rd 240V plug in the garage before I take delivery of this vehicle.
Don't recommend, I have an ix that broke after 12 hours of driving, depressed
What happened? Please share other than just say it broke.
@@weilinshen8401 oh well, I'm sure it broke and they fixed it. :)
@@kkgolf5371 The car was bought back by the BMW group.
👏🏼👏🏼 Brian!
That colour and wheel combo look super!
Serious coin however…yikes
Nothing cheap these days Mario.
@@EverydayReviews2022 for sure! I popped by dealership yesterday to pickup some oil. An i4 was stickered at $85K! Gotta say it looked really nice in person.
Great looking car. How was the software interface?
It was good. No lag, worked perfectly the week I had it.
This is priced above a Model Y and below a Model X. The base iX is $20k above a Model Y Performance in the USA. With dealer "market adjustments" this will price more in competition with Model X.
try 30k ...... performance y is 67k vs ix at most places i see at 90-98k. 90k being very rare to find.
@@toshman696969 paying 90k for mine. MSRP in FL. I have a Model 3 and this is miles better than a Model Y in terms of driving dynamics and quietness, nevermind the quality. The styling on this is fat better than anything Tesla has.
Just bought this car. Mine has the titanium bronze trim including same of the front grill. Makes it stand out a bit.
Test drove the car and it’s a rocket ship
How have you liked it so far? Just got a good offer on one and I’m torn between this, model y, Mercedes EQC and EQE
@@frikkinnorwegian5227 buy the ix. I absolutely love mine. Such a kick and such a great ride!
Mercedes was too soft and cushy a ride. Model Y’s are all over the place and have lost their luster for me. Plus model Y interior looks like ikea level of comfort against the ix and same for the tech. Model x looks like it has an iPad plastered on the dash. Old tech
@@swisstrader The one I’m looking at is a 40, fully charged - pano, bronze titanium, Harman Kardon, massage and cooled seats, sport package, laser, tow hook, driving assistant professional, comes with 21” winter and summer rims/tires.
Warranty lasts until end of 2026 or 200k km, end of 2029 on the battery, 22k km driven.
Don’t think it has the air suspension…
They’re asking 57k USD or 52k EUR
Does it sound like a decent deal?
@@frikkinnorwegian5227 can’t give input on pricing for ix40, because I purchased the 50, but sounds like a great deal.
I personally have no need for massage chair option….on ANY car I’ve owned w that option, more of an annoyance feeling vs relaxing and same w BMW massage. I would also pass on the tow hook unless you really need it.
I'd like to see a side by side comparison of this and the Genesis eGV70. I have to say I'm liking the eGV70 a little more but the range on the BMW is MUCH more respectable.
Would like to try the eGV70 as well. I think the iX is larger though.
Also does charging at home increase ur energy bill?
Of course. It’s using electricity. It’s noting compared to filling with gas though. To fully charge at home from empty cost me about $7.00. That’s like the cost of a single gallon of gas yet I can drive over 500 kms.
Considering the price point it’s not really competitive with many luxury suv EV’s that aren’t called Tesla, eg genesis. Once you addd the options it’s 80k+ USD. Not many middle or even upper middle class buyers can afford the initial cost of the ix. The other issue is the obvious Bangled looks of the suv. Doesn’t look refined or sleek, tough to not think it’s bloated or overwrought. Think I’ll wait for the second redesigned version. Also hate that stearing wheel-don’t want to hold a pretzel even if the screen is more visible-, lack of door handles inside(!), ?cup holders that don’t work well… what happened to BMW ergonomics?
Want some cheese w that whine? 😂
I saw and test drove the BMW iX 2 weeks ago. Exceeded my expectations while driving and looked much better in person than in pictures. The exterior color and wheels make quite a difference also. My standard of comparison is my 2015 Mercedes S550, so tough to beat. Rated high for ride quality, noise, and driving dynamics, and the steering wheel was excellent in use. Did not like the cup holders at all, or the restricted view out the back window. Not as luxurious or good looking interior as my S550. My 5'6" wife found the plastic insert in the passenger seat rubbed her head - she reclines the seat a little as a passenger for comfort and,that was a deal breaker for her - will try out again and see if that can be adjusted out. BMW engineers probably overruled by the stylists on the seat design. I found seats comfortable but I am standard 5'10" and upright in driving position. Still a strong contender for my next vehicle, but waiting on EQS SUV - will be substantially more $ I am sure and I plus not terribly impressed by my initial EQS drive (terrible back seat, sit too low, etc) but MUCH more luxurious interior.....
Great detailed comment. Agree on the EQS rear seat and also don’t think it’s as luxurious as the S Class. Never noticed the plastic insert but that may be due to my seating position. Overall I think the iX is quite compelling however maybe just a little too much $$$ but that’s par for the course for any EV at this moment.
Great feedback - the cup holder design is unreal (bad)
Do you like this better than the Hyundai EV you ordered? The cup holder placement in the BMW would bother me.
I have a Model Y. I dislike the ride, lack of interior lighting and little luxuries.
Yes I would prefer this over the I5 ordered however, this is almost twice the price.
I traded in my 2021 Model 3 Dual motor because of the crappy build quality, paint issues and lack of features. I got a EV6 GT Line for myself and we ordered an iX 50 for my wife. The GT line has many things the Teslas do not have.. cooled seats, heated steering, moonroof, pop out door handles, 350Kw charging, Android Auto and Apple car play.
Everything is fine besides the asking price!
Thank you for your detailed review. I enjoy your camera angles and audio in the reviews you post. During your video this car reminded me of my first EV (2014 i3 w/range extender). At the time I had about 81 miles of electric range (real world 65-70 miles) and that was plenty of range for my commute of 60 miles driving kids to school, work, practices, grocery stores, and errands. The only time I would use my range extender is when it had to turn on every month automatically to burn off any excess gas fumes. 325 miles of range should be plenty for most folks unless you do a road trip. There's where I'd give the nudge to Tesla and the supercharger network since Electrify America, EVGo, or ChargePoint tend to busy at some stations with all the other automakers needing to charge and the reliability is just not there yet. I do want to call out while I owned my i3, the only BMW maintenance that needed to be done was to change the wiper blades and tires. Like you mentioned in a comment below there is a lot less moving parts to fail versus an ICE vehicle. I would of kept the i3 but we needed a 5 seater so I traded it for a Model S but I'm always thinking how I love that i3 and the ease of parking it anywhere especially in tight city parking spots. You now got me thinking of maybe an iX over a MYLR now that Tesla has raised their prices and no longer qualify for the US Federal tax rebates. Thank you for your videos and honest reviews.
Thanks for the detailed comment. Try one out and let me know what you think.
How was the interior comfort compared to the Tesla Y?
Excellent and way more room especially for the rear passengers. No frunk though.
With model x perhaps!
Nice car but front looks awful
Those drink holders are a total deal breaker. Would make me crazy on a daily basis
I wonder if it will depreciate as fast as other bmw's?
🇺🇸 did vw sell BMW leftover golfs? BMW just added their beaver teeth grille.
So this isn’t fully auto pilot like tesla? ☹️
No but you need FSD to be full autopilot on the Tesla.
Saying the Tesla's interior is too simple and spartan - reminds me of the blackberry users touting the physical as essential. We all know how that turned out. Along the same lines - asking for apple carplay or android as essential - only happens to people who have not owned or driven a tesla for a decent amount of time. I'm an android and never missed any features of android auto on the tesla infotainment.
I drive a model 3 for 3 years now, test drove iX last weekend and I loved the interior way better on the iX.
I also don’t think that the blackberry vs iOS comparison is fair, because in that case the operation logic was completely different. But iX vs Tesla is not that significant. For me it’s just extra details that I really enjoyed.
Did you answer the question in your title? Or did I miss it?
Would you buy this over the Model Y?
Yes I would. Just for the interior alone. I would love to have this in my driveway permanently.
what is your music?
Artlist
@@EverydayReviews2022 🆗🆒Thanks. I found the tracks Rooftops and Star Night by Wonderland on Artlist.✅🎼🎶🎵 I suppose I could have Shazamed it but I didn't think of that.😊
Should not be called kidney grill anymore It's Lungs grill now.
You should compare this with tesla model X! Not Y.
X is way more money than the iX
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I'm looking for an SUV to replace my current 2019 BMW X5. But there is nothing interesting out there for me at the moment. When BMW announced the iX, I was quite intrigued. That was until I saw the car in flesh and saw that massive grille. I don't really care what other people are saying. That grille will never grow on me. It's such a shame really that BMW approved such an controversial exterior design, because this car's interior is so beautiful and so luxurious. That is why I decided to keep my X5 for a bit longer until the EQS SUV comes. In my opinion, the EQS SUV looks way much better. I didn't even consider the Tesla Model X and Model Y because 1) I'm not really a Tesla fan, and 2) The Tesla Model X and Model Y are just plain ugly in my eyes. The rest of the SUV/Crossover offerings on the market are a bit small for my purposes - e.g. Kia EV6, Hyundai IONIQ 5, VW ID.4, Audi e-tron etc.
How much is the EQS SUV going to be?
@@EverydayReviews2022 No official prices have been announced yet, as far as I'm aware.
Doesn’t look like golf clubs will fit.
Bmw is Bmw.
After driving the BMW IX 5.0 for now six months and agree and disagree with the review. In short, I got a Tesla 3 and X before. 1) driving: I would give driving sensation and performance 9 out of 10 for the TESLA and 8 out 9 on the BMW. Very different, BMW is about comfort and less sporty than the teslas. 2) inside lifestyle: BMW 9 out of 10, Tesla 5 out of 10 3) Charging and computers: BMW 3 out of 10 and Tesla 7 out of 10 I will say that german engineers totally missed the computer critical path and the computer on screen is an absolute mess. More dramatic, the most crucial part is charging options for long-range trips; the BMW system is terrible and is giving stupid charging recommendations; the Tesla is spot on thanks to their charging station.
Giving this big miss, every long trip is a range anxiety trip and a lot of work to prep the trip, in the Tesla not an issue like with ICE car; you log destination and you drive
Conclusion: I will not recommend the BMW if you drive long distances and probably go back to the Tesla at the first opportunity.
Thanks for the owners input! For me, the range is so large that I’d have no issue with charging as it would get anywhere I want to go in a single charge. It’s been decades since I’ve driven more than 500 kms in one shot so public charging is not an issue for us. We’ve had an EV now for a few months and haven’t even thought of plugging into a public charter, just not necessary for our needs.
@@EverydayReviews2022 then in your case I would say it is the EV on market for now on the luxury side
30 speakers? ok
It’s incredible.
I have an ix that broke after 12 hours of driving, depressed!!!!
Omg. What happened?
@@EverydayReviews2022 that is my question too. Lol 😆what happened?
I hate to say it, but despite the many things BMW might have done right with this SUV.....it just dosent look good. And for the price they are asking, I suspect it will not sell well. BUT it will probably be a GREAT used SUV in 3 years or so!
Sound off.
It’s a joke that you call Tesla model Y as the competitor
Ummm seems like some people thinking this looks good need new bifocals $120k for whar is ppssubly the ugliest SUV on the market.
$113,000? so this is really at the price level of the tesla model X (base model)...with performance tesla performance kicking BMW iX 's butt. Even the model Y is faster than the iX
Model Y is not faster. The Model Y performance is faster but not by much and it rides like a brick and it noisy sport SUV. This is a Luxury SUV.. big difference. They don't even compare. I paid 95k for mine MSRP in Florida. Shouen receive in 4 weeks.
You gotta sorta laugh at car designers at times. In this case, as you (and others) point out, the front cup holders are in a ridiculous position. So car designers - who may they think they are smart and God like or something. I mean, how stupid is that bit of design. Other than that, I like this EV and really don't care about the controversial grille. I mean I'm not gonna stand at the front of it all day and stare at it. If any rich person watching and wants to help a poor (older person) and who cares about our precious Earth, to have a dream car before I go, please let me know 😇 (Well, u gotta dream at times!)
If u insist on hearing some sounds while driving then u're not suitable to drive an EV. Better off sticking with ICE.
Christmas lights still up
They’re everything lights. Easter, Halloween, Christmas. Programable RGB.
Good eye btw!
model y can't even be consider an suv with like 5 inches of ground clearance only. ridicolous vehicle.
It looks nice on the outside but not the inside. I have the 2021 Tesla YLR. I like the simplicity of the Tesla's interior but the iX looks sportier on the outside. I still prefer Tesla on reliability compare to BMW. I am sure the BMW repair cost will way more expensive than Tesla.
Modern BMWs are very reliable, actually. Tesla is actually rated lowest or near lowest reliability every year. Basically they alternate with Stellantis on who's worst and depending on the source.
@@spooty01 Sorry, I have never seen reliable European car yet. I always had bad experience. My Tesla Y is so far so good. Forgot to mention, resale value.
@@leonsetyakarya9104(Bad) luck of the draw for you I suppose. My family has never had any major problems with our BMWs other than annual maintenance. My sister would probably still have her 1998 530i if it wasn't wrecked by her nanny. The most problematic car anyone in my family has had was a Toyota, actually. Not sure if you're on the Tesla forums, there's lots of reliability issues. Only 1 of my colleagues has had a problem free Tesla. Others have failures left and right. One guy is in his 5th motor replacement. Luckily under warranty.
@@spooty01 Toyota is the most reliable car, no other brand can beat Toyota/Lexus reliability. I still have my 2012 Prius with 330K, only one issued Inverter for $800. I have zero problem with my 8 months old Tesla Y, keep my fingers cross. I have owned multiple BMW and Mercedes, I spent so much money and time for problems.
@@leonsetyakarya9104 I didn't say Toyota is unreliable. I said the only troublesome car any in our family has had was a Toyota. We've also had a trouble free Landcruiser. In fact I'm looking to buy a new Toyota now. However, modern Toyota (not Lexus) as a brand is not as reliable as previous years. They've been caught/exceeded in recent years by the Korean brands, Mazda, and even Porsche depending on which reliability study you view.
I do find it interesting that since you're concerned about reliability, you've bought from a brand that consistently ranks last. Not only that, the Model Y was ranked one of CR's top 10 least reliable. So you're definitely lucky if yours is actually problem free.
Non buyers= Beautiful. Serious buyers= Its UGLY, no thanks.
Overpriced AF
There's no way I take the iX over my Model Y and I came from driving BMW's all my life. Sure it's a lot more luxurious but it's also a lot uglier (exterior). First the MY has more storage/cargo space with a smaller dimensions. And going EV is not about luxury. It's about all the techs that can be software updated in your garage, unequalled battery tech and range, unequalled charging infrastructure. If I had stayed with ICE vehicles, no doubt I would've stayed with BMW. But once I decided on EV, you can't beat Tesla at their game. Everyone else is playing catch up. Oh did I mention my MY with acceleration boost can do 0-6 in 4.2 sec? Yeah it's faster than the iX xDrive50.
I have the acceleration boost on MYLR too, I LOVE IT, 400 Horses Power. I got it last year , so the total cost is $62,000 everything, No FSD , Today you need to pay $72,000 to get what I got 🤣
@@JY-lg6ee Awesome. For 3k it's worth every penny.
@@PQV-8898 Woow Tesla goes up on the pricing ?? I paid $2,000 in 09/2021😁
@@JY-lg6ee I'm in Canada so it's $3k Cdn 🙂. Everything is more expensive up here.
this is not a bmw, This is a Japanese car with a BMW badge.
All the features and quality of interior is nice and definitely missing on the tesla. But I can’t drive a bmw with that ugly grille. If only it looked much nicer.
I think it looks great in person and has a lot of presence. And the general public seemed to like it. When I test drove the car, got a lot of compliments from passersby who were not aware of this car before. Most of the hate were from car forums or reviewers.
I’d take a model Y over this BMW even if the X3 was for free. The maintenance costs on the bmw alone would wipe out all the money you save on gas
I think you mean iX. Good thing about EVs are way less moving parts. Would have loved to have both at the same time to compare.
Why would you think an EV BMW would have anything like the running costs of its ICE vehicles?
All BMWs have no charge scheduled maintenance for 3 years in Canada. If you watch the most recent Car and Driver's long term review of the Model 3 - they said the savings in maintenance of Model 3 is minimum over an ICE BMW. The main cost was the mandatory brake calipers lubrication every year for regions with road salt use during winter. And the cost is as much as an oil change. So they found minimal savings over the course of the ownership. Actually, if you were to lease the vehicle for 3 years, the maintenance cost for BMW would be a lot less than Tesla.
Majority hate the front. The design team should be sacked.
I'm former 5 time BMW owner. Sorry BMW, I won't be buying anything with this buck-toothed grill. I don't care how good the reviews are.
Model Y sound like a tin can inside with rattles. Former Y owner.