The statement of the car being ugly is an overstatement, it is a statement said by people who want to fit in the crowd, I think this car is actually beautiful
Unlike some others, I’m not stuck on the iX’s design. It brings far more great things to the table than its exterior design, and that goes for pretty much every BMW nowadays. They are all a pleasure to drive and live with on a daily basis. The technology is amazing and yes, they are finally reliable. What more can you ask for.
Maybe you don't prioritize looks but for a car this expensive, you expect it to look better. It's especially sad cause BMW used to design the most beautiful cars 😢
@@mluu510they still do. This one just happens to not be one of those. The only other ugly car in their fleet at the moment is the X2, and that’s on the old platform. The new X2 coming is very nice looking.
@@mluu510 Those are all great, I don't know what you are talking about. The G80 Ms are the best looking M3 and M4 yet. The 7 is iconic and the M2 is possibly one of the best looking compact coupes out there and easily the best that car has ever looked. I'm not sure what planet you are from. And if you don't like the XM, then I'm not even sure how to have this conversation. That thing is like Batmobile level cool, especially in person. The previous gen BMWs were probably the worst from a design standpoint, too feminine, too slopey, no personality. The F series gen was just pretty boring. My only problem with BMW now is that the base prices for these cars is just not working. 70k for a 4 cylinder? I get that it's a 5, but still....
I'm so tired of hearing about the BMW grills on the iX, i4, etc. Remember the E60 generation 5 series? Everyone complained about it, and those same people consider it a classic now. As an i4 owner, I absolutely agree on how perfectly reliable the car is, and how it all just fits well together. I love the grill!
Because BMW sell fraction of volume manufacturers annually they don't have to make everyone happy & obviously they're not trying to conform. From 1st 7er they've been alternative to dull status quos & their design innovation should stand them in good stead as they remain #1 global premium as they go elektrik.
I remember the e39 was perhaps one of the best looking cars BMW produced, then they replaced it with a bangle butt. But the move lately has just been uglier and uglier. I’m squarely in their demographics of someone who they should be courting to buy their product, I don’t want to be seen in anything they sell. My friends are all within a couple years of me, and there’s one bmw owner, but she said her next car will be almost anything else because of the looks. They’re chasing the boy racer wannabe, but losing the mainstream buyers who could afford some of their entry level vehicles now.
The white colour also make the front stand out, the darker colours works better imo. I have a white i3, some of the same problem just in smaller scale.
The i3 is really ugly too. For those who "don't mind the looks of the iX" (not exactly a ringing endorsement by the way) or the i3, there are countless others who would never buy either of them at any price because they are so ugly. So I'm not sure how it helps a manufacturer when they make design decisions like this that will actually hurt potential sales.
My god take a shot everytime the presenter says the car is ugly. Like we get it say it once and move on! Car looks way bette than any of the bean shaped eq models from Mercedes
I have started classifying people saying it is ugly as losers 😄 "So you can't afford it you say?". It's like saying all Kias are crap just because they are affordable.
That thing right there, is gorgeous! It's just people who are too traditional can't comprehend. For them, we have the jeep. It's a jeep thing, we wouldn't understand. 😂
I own this car. It is a dream to drive, and about 1000x better than the Tesla (which I moved from). The front grill is unfortunate as it looks like a giant sticker, but I think the rest of the car looks really nice. The interior is so incredbly nice it's nuts.
It would be bland without GRILLE, like 4er Coupe. Saw Sau Paulo Yellow M4 Convertible in downtown gridlock, more striking (& rarer) than dime a dozen V12 Lamborghini.
My mom was in the market for an electric SUV and initially thought the iX looked ugly in pictures. But in person, she thought it was fine, and she ended up getting an xDrive50. She's had it for a couple of weeks and she's been happy with it. I've also driven it quite a bit and think it's a great vehicle as well. Even the looks kind of grew on me. I guess the bad thing with this car is that the MSRP is just so high. My mom's car is $97k and doesn't have cooled seats and lumbar adjustment and no air suspension. But my mom got it on a decent lease deal and so far missing those items haven't been an issue. It's good to know that it appears to be a reliable vehicle based on this review.
I agree that the front could look better but ugly all over exterior wise is a bit of a stretch. Side and rear profile is edgy with its sharp lines and modern looking. Maybe the reviewer prefers round and smooth lines on a vehicle. But I agree on the front end (fake grille).
Fake grille part of 80 year old brand identity & $25 BILLION brand valuation. BMW design this century has tended to simple sculpted silhouettes with distinct details to make clear what brand they are (& easy to find in parking lots, unlike Jettas or Accords).
In Australia the x-drive 50 sport starts at $204,000 AUD ($133k USD) after taxes, You can buy 2 Long Range model Y's and still have almost $40,000 left over - It may be a nice car but it's simply out of reach for most people.
It’s the first EV I’ve driven that didn’t mange me motion sick. It’s so much like the smoothest gas car but not… can’t explain it. They really did perfect on the tuning. It truly is a car for any style of driving n holy hell is it fast n agile
Am I the only one that find it daring, futuristic and beautiful? I am puzzled about those "ugly car" claims, I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😊
I’m really close to ordering one and it’s great that it’s leasing “low” considering its price and how awesome it is. I haven’t been that moved by cars and was considering an x5 or rivian but i think this is likely my next car. Pretty excited
I own this exact model. I only care about the interior as that’s where 98% of my time is spent interacting with the vehicle. I only have to look at the exterior for a few seconds when approaching the SUV and getting inside 😂😂. Seriously though this BMW is super fast and reliable 😊. One of the best automobiles I have ever owned.
Since interior interactive its appearance is irrelevant, like complaining about the box/screen it came in. Obviously Diamler disagree with you as they have already announced they are changing their BEV nomenclature & design, another mistake like 4 cyl. AMG!
My neighbors just got their new 2024 BMW IX Xdrive50 in the Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic. With the Amido Perforated leather interior. They just got it yesterday. It’s a big upgrade from their 2021 Lexus RX450H.
Bought a 2024 iX50 two weeks ago. Love it so far. Ride can be a little uncomfortable-no air suspension on this one and it has 22" wheels.. Range is great. It grows on you. Thanks for your through review.
XM intentionally extrovert & allows BMW to compete with Ferrari & Aston SUVs, it is also 1 of half dozen 6 figure SUVs they sell now, so they can afford to not care what anyone thinks.
@@unowen-nh9ov All of which perform and look more asthetically pleasing than the XM. If you look at any reviews, especially from Throttle House, my point is proven. The X5 M competition can do what the XM can and it looks better. The XM is wasted potential.
- Auto Journalists every design generation: The new BMW's look horrible! - Every other auto design 2 years later: Hey, we look like BMW's now too! Honestly, this trope is so tired now.
Well, maybe you have to own one to really appreciate it. I understand that you guys think it’s ugly.. but it’s such a good vehicle that I LOVE the way it looks.
Right they only have it to share but truly own at that. This will likely be my 3rd BMW since i first got a 4 series, then a 5… each with massive upgrades but reliability was here or there but nothing major… this might be on another level
Review a 2024 iX. iDrive 8.5 makes many improvements to the software interface with climate controls and in addition plug and charge with Electrify America. Same car pretty much except the new software makes it much easier to do "the simple things" such as climate controls and heated seats and steering wheel.
Calling the front ugly is acceptable but any other side is an over reach. It had actually one of the most recognizable and beautiful rear. The rear lights are stunning! 👌🏾 I can't explain it but I just love this car!
How much does it cost to insure. We test drove one and liked it, but ended up buying an i4 e40 msport. The CRP frame around doors of the iX looked liked a very expensive repair. Speaking of which, a friend of mine totaled his Tesla Y by backing into a utility pole at 5 MPH. Dented the battery box.
I currently own a 2024 X5 . Many reviewers call the front “kidneys” too big, I like them(I have M Sport package). Also, new I drive 8.5 and fewer(1 for volume) take some getting used to. Heated seats and steering wheel are located on main screen as well as most climate controls. X5 is fast, 375hp, luxurious and comfortable with great utility as well. I may consider an EV BMW or Audi, better looking in the future when the battery and charging infrastructure improve, for now I’ll stick with ICE X5. PS, you need to clean the side window glass if it’s going to be in many camera shots!
Hi, My question is about the roof, how do you feel about the dimming, sorry, fogging of the glass, is it easier to see a screen in the back seat, or your phone ? It doesn't block any light, just scatters it but doesn't effect brightness. (I guess Houston or Miami would be more curious than Buffalo or ), does it give shade ?
I love the IX m60. And I constantly get compliments. Ugly is an opinion. It’s such a nice car. Also. You can use your voice to turn on or off all those features.
The looks jokes are getting to the point where they are beyond old, but annoying. Maybe even inching beyond that. But its nice to see that this thing ranked so high. Almost bought one. But they are expensive, my only real negative.
BMW in unique position, according to design director they have 40 million "social media followers", so 20X more trolls>buyer$, more people hating on BMW ("GRILLE!") than drivin' 'em.
I hope you found the way to create favorites (shortcuts) during the time you had the car. I use that a lot, for setting distance control 😉 among others.
It might not be Cinderella in terms of looks, but it sure stands out and has character. Given how good and reliable it is, I’m starting to like them. BMW is on a roll currently
We’ve had the IX 50 for 10 months. It drives well but I wish BMW kept the old style seats with the thigh pullout support. The hole in the front seat with plastic makes no sense. We wish it had more screen functionality like the Tesla or Mercedes.
The I drive system is designed for voice commands. Something we got used to rather quickly. We're in our 2nd year with ours and absolutely love it. Range, ride, and operating the iX is outstanding...much better than a Tesla....sorry tesla fans
I’m between the x4, x5, possibly x6 and now possibly as well the ix. I don’t like the looks either, but I love the red exterior. The interior to me looks too plain and simple. I’m still leaning towards the x5 out of all those, and considering the equivalent of Mercedes. I like the BMW sporty looks more, but the technology of Mercedes I love..
Someone has touched it in my IX i40 truck after a year STOP screen Broken propulsion it stopped working very seriously I will tell you but it left me stranded does anyone know something or has this happened to them
Ugliness aside, I couldn't live with the cupholder placement. After one drive I took it off my list because cupholders are used by both driver and passenger every day. We both agreed the daily driving would be annoying reaching around and down many times a day. Weird deal breaker I know but for us that was it.
Ironically not an issue if you lease it cuz they lease very very well and in the end you can likely buy it out for pretty low. This might end up the best EV to buy used considering their reliability
what I dont get is why BMW follows Mercedes and puts the seat adjustment into the door. WTF, I set the seat one time when I buy the car and then never again, why do I have to look at it every single day and forever?
Great Review! I test drove one this weekend and hated both the interior/exterior. When will automakers learn that EV's do not have to look futuristic. Stick with what works! BMW's design team dropped the ball on this one. When they make an all electric X5M, they will earn my business!
Wow, you’d have thought BMW would have learned after putting out the i3… We’ve been looking at Model Y, Q4 e-tron, Mach E, Ioniq 5, and EQB. So I figured I’d better see what BMW has. No need to look any further, it would appear!
Only part that’s ugly is the rear quarter. The front actually looks pretty mean especially in certain colors. Oxide gray is amazing. Likely my next car for the family. Seems like BMW did the impossible… a dependable car that all its owners seem to love based on comments here
I had an incident in Hermosillo, Sonora, with my BMW iX xDrive50, which unexpectedly accelerated while turning at low speed, something that has been documented as an issue by the NHTSA in the United States, though there is no regulatory body to investigate it in Mexico. I’m concerned about the safety of this technology, as there have been other serious cases reported. However, BMW Mexico does not recognize this as a technical fault and claims it was human error, despite my request to exchange the vehicle to ensure my safety. The company will review my request with the distributor but requires payment of the deductible, leaving my concern about a potential defect in the vehicle unresolved.
Enough with the ugly jokes already… Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I personally think it looks fine with the right tire/ wheel combination. It’s ok to say the iX is nice looking car. That performs well and has great reliability.
I've heard too many jokes about IX looks. It's quite ugly outside, get over it. It certainly is better than being bland (=eqs). And ffs , how many times you really have to change adaptive cruise control distance? I have had one in my car for 3 years, and haven't ever felt need to change it...
And they didn't mention the handy short cuts (favourites) where you can have the setting if you like to change it. In adaptive mode the car manages a lot anyway.
whatever car a driver actually owns , the driver would have to suffer trumpian levels of narcissism to give a rats arse what any onlooker actually thinks of their vehicle.
I like it. Those that do not are backward thinkers. Sorry. It has issues. Looks are not the biggest one. Overall a good vehicle that is no drama. A few buttons would help. Frameless doors sound crappy. Cupholder is terrible
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The statement of the car being ugly is an overstatement, it is a statement said by people who want to fit in the crowd, I think this car is actually beautiful
Drove the iX xDrive50 before, it’s better than many cars out there and far from bad looking.
Great to see bmw reliability and luxury is top of line again.
Can we please see more women doing these? The beta males are super annoying. Thanks.
Unlike some others, I’m not stuck on the iX’s design. It brings far more great things to the table than its exterior design, and that goes for pretty much every BMW nowadays. They are all a pleasure to drive and live with on a daily basis. The technology is amazing and yes, they are finally reliable. What more can you ask for.
Maybe you don't prioritize looks but for a car this expensive, you expect it to look better. It's especially sad cause BMW used to design the most beautiful cars 😢
@@mluu510they still do. This one just happens to not be one of those. The only other ugly car in their fleet at the moment is the X2, and that’s on the old platform. The new X2 coming is very nice looking.
@@prhawkeye really? The m3, the 7 series, ix, xm and m2 looks pretty fucking nasty to me
@@mluu510 Those are all great, I don't know what you are talking about. The G80 Ms are the best looking M3 and M4 yet. The 7 is iconic and the M2 is possibly one of the best looking compact coupes out there and easily the best that car has ever looked. I'm not sure what planet you are from. And if you don't like the XM, then I'm not even sure how to have this conversation. That thing is like Batmobile level cool, especially in person. The previous gen BMWs were probably the worst from a design standpoint, too feminine, too slopey, no personality. The F series gen was just pretty boring. My only problem with BMW now is that the base prices for these cars is just not working. 70k for a 4 cylinder? I get that it's a 5, but still....
@@prhawkeye style is subjective. I am glad you're happy with their design 👍
I have a BMW i4 and I absolutely love it. Not one issue ever in one year of ownership.
Do you have the e40 or M50? I’m in the marking hehe
@verynick I have an eDrive40 .
I'm so tired of hearing about the BMW grills on the iX, i4, etc. Remember the E60 generation 5 series? Everyone complained about it, and those same people consider it a classic now. As an i4 owner, I absolutely agree on how perfectly reliable the car is, and how it all just fits well together. I love the grill!
Couldn’t agree more!!
I love my i4!
Well said boomer. Let me know what think of this fugly thing after you get your cataract surgery.
Because BMW sell fraction of volume manufacturers annually they don't have to make everyone happy & obviously they're not trying to conform. From 1st 7er they've been alternative to dull status quos & their design innovation should stand them in good stead as they remain #1 global premium as they go elektrik.
I love the grill too. Looks bad ass!
I remember the e39 was perhaps one of the best looking cars BMW produced, then they replaced it with a bangle butt. But the move lately has just been uglier and uglier. I’m squarely in their demographics of someone who they should be courting to buy their product, I don’t want to be seen in anything they sell. My friends are all within a couple years of me, and there’s one bmw owner, but she said her next car will be almost anything else because of the looks. They’re chasing the boy racer wannabe, but losing the mainstream buyers who could afford some of their entry level vehicles now.
Don’t find it ugly at all. BMW got you to talk about it which was their intent. At least it doesn’t look like everything else on the road.
I like the way it looks. Different doesn't mean ugly. At the end of the day, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
I actually don’t mind the looks of the iX. Yes, it’s polarizing, but so was the i3 10 years ago.
The white colour also make the front stand out, the darker colours works better imo. I have a white i3, some of the same problem just in smaller scale.
i3 brought new buyer$ to the brand.
The i3 is really ugly too. For those who "don't mind the looks of the iX" (not exactly a ringing endorsement by the way) or the i3, there are countless others who would never buy either of them at any price because they are so ugly. So I'm not sure how it helps a manufacturer when they make design decisions like this that will actually hurt potential sales.
The i3 is still ugly by today's standard...
Best part, this color is way cheaper in many sellers because it doesn't sell, but you can buy and paint it all black and still save a lot of money.
My god take a shot everytime the presenter says the car is ugly. Like we get it say it once and move on! Car looks way bette than any of the bean shaped eq models from Mercedes
Spot on!
Announced neu 5er as Business Klasse, true of all new BMWs.
Yeah we have heard that enough now. All of us that like the looks of it knows there are tons of people who hates the look. Do I care? No.
Agreed. It got really irritating that he kept going on about the car's exterior look. The guy seems to be addicted to the word 'ugly'!
I have started classifying people saying it is ugly as losers 😄 "So you can't afford it you say?". It's like saying all Kias are crap just because they are affordable.
That thing right there, is gorgeous! It's just people who are too traditional can't comprehend. For them, we have the jeep. It's a jeep thing, we wouldn't understand. 😂
I own this car. It is a dream to drive, and about 1000x better than the Tesla (which I moved from). The front grill is unfortunate as it looks like a giant sticker, but I think the rest of the car looks really nice. The interior is so incredbly nice it's nuts.
It would be bland without GRILLE, like 4er Coupe. Saw Sau Paulo Yellow M4 Convertible in downtown gridlock, more striking (& rarer) than dime a dozen V12 Lamborghini.
I wonder what your next car will be, because you cannot even move to a newer comparable BMW, it's so much of a one off.
@@TheJaoMingBMW iX5 would be a successor to IX
I love the iX and its design, it’s quirkiness reminds me of the i3 and I loved the i3
Idk ive been seeing IX on road and the more i see it the more i like it. Idk it’s different
My mom was in the market for an electric SUV and initially thought the iX looked ugly in pictures. But in person, she thought it was fine, and she ended up getting an xDrive50. She's had it for a couple of weeks and she's been happy with it. I've also driven it quite a bit and think it's a great vehicle as well. Even the looks kind of grew on me. I guess the bad thing with this car is that the MSRP is just so high. My mom's car is $97k and doesn't have cooled seats and lumbar adjustment and no air suspension. But my mom got it on a decent lease deal and so far missing those items haven't been an issue. It's good to know that it appears to be a reliable vehicle based on this review.
I agree that the front could look better but ugly all over exterior wise is a bit of a stretch. Side and rear profile is edgy with its sharp lines and modern looking. Maybe the reviewer prefers round and smooth lines on a vehicle. But I agree on the front end (fake grille).
I think the colour is super important in these, white isn’t doing it any favours
Fake grille part of 80 year old brand identity & $25 BILLION brand valuation. BMW design this century has tended to simple sculpted silhouettes with distinct details to make clear what brand they are (& easy to find in parking lots, unlike Jettas or Accords).
In Australia the x-drive 50 sport starts at $204,000 AUD ($133k USD) after taxes, You can buy 2 Long Range model Y's and still have almost $40,000 left over - It may be a nice car but it's simply out of reach for most people.
In the US, you can get a used one, with 10k miles, at around $60,000. What a deal!
Yes, Hertz like Tesla. No BMWs though.
Yeah but if you don't want a Tesla? It's not like there is a lack of cars you can buy for that amount of money... The IX is not an economic choice.
USA 50k used with 20k miles
It’s the first EV I’ve driven that didn’t mange me motion sick. It’s so much like the smoothest gas car but not… can’t explain it. They really did perfect on the tuning. It truly is a car for any style of driving n holy hell is it fast n agile
How you can call this car ugly is beyond me. Sure, it's no beauty queen, but ugly? Far from it.
Am I the only one that find it daring, futuristic and beautiful? I am puzzled about those "ugly car" claims, I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😊
I will always maintain the grille is hideous, but I think the design is otherwise underrated.
@@CaIIOfTheWild agree, it works better with dark colors.
Nope it's definitely Ugly 😂
Yeah I think it's decent looking. It does look a lot better in black though.
Awesome EV
I have owned a lot of cars. And EVs. I LOVEEEE my iX more than any other car I’ve owned by a big margin. It’s so good, guys.
I’m really close to ordering one and it’s great that it’s leasing “low” considering its price and how awesome it is. I haven’t been that moved by cars and was considering an x5 or rivian but i think this is likely my next car. Pretty excited
I own this exact model. I only care about the interior as that’s where 98% of my time is spent interacting with the vehicle. I only have to look at the exterior for a few seconds when approaching the SUV and getting inside 😂😂.
Seriously though this BMW is super fast and reliable 😊. One of the best automobiles I have ever owned.
I think the interior is quite ugly too. I think eqs and eqs look better inside and out
@@mluu510 Yeck. Sorry, the EQS looks like an egg!! To each their own!
Since interior interactive its appearance is irrelevant, like complaining about the box/screen it came in. Obviously Diamler disagree with you as they have already announced they are changing their BEV nomenclature & design, another mistake like 4 cyl. AMG!
@@trixlee5102 you talk like this iX is a stunner or something 😂
@@mluu510 One has nothing to do with the other! 😂
I love my IX! And it isn’t that ugly!I get compliments every day!
I don’t have one but futuristic in a way good or bad lol
Edmunds, you guys are trying too hard to be funny.
My neighbors just got their new 2024 BMW IX Xdrive50 in the Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic. With the Amido Perforated leather interior. They just got it yesterday. It’s a big upgrade from their 2021 Lexus RX450H.
Bought a 2024 iX50 two weeks ago. Love it so far. Ride can be a little uncomfortable-no air suspension on this one and it has 22" wheels.. Range is great. It grows on you. Thanks for your through review.
Sorry Edmunds but I do not share your strong opinion on the looks. Made the video quite off for me...
I actually like the looks of the ix. The front reminds me of Spawn. The XM on the other hand is hideous but the ix has a nice form factor all around.
XM intentionally extrovert & allows BMW to compete with Ferrari & Aston SUVs, it is also 1 of half dozen 6 figure SUVs they sell now, so they can afford to not care what anyone thinks.
@@unowen-nh9ov All of which perform and look more asthetically pleasing than the XM. If you look at any reviews, especially from Throttle House, my point is proven. The X5 M competition can do what the XM can and it looks better. The XM is wasted potential.
0:00 to 0:16 have to the best funny introduction start ever 😂😂😂
After 2021 , bmws are on par with Toyota for reliability. Infact , as far as new gen cars considered , bmw is most reliable brand .
Toyota buy Supra from 'em.
- Auto Journalists every design generation: The new BMW's look horrible!
- Every other auto design 2 years later: Hey, we look like BMW's now too!
Honestly, this trope is so tired now.
This time, it's so ugly blind people are objecting. No joke.
It’s actually not bad looking and trust me it grows on you because of how good it is.
Well, maybe you have to own one to really appreciate it. I understand that you guys think it’s ugly.. but it’s such a good vehicle that I LOVE the way it looks.
Right they only have it to share but truly own at that. This will likely be my 3rd BMW since i first got a 4 series, then a 5… each with massive upgrades but reliability was here or there but nothing major… this might be on another level
Review a 2024 iX. iDrive 8.5 makes many improvements to the software interface with climate controls and in addition plug and charge with Electrify America. Same car pretty much except the new software makes it much easier to do "the simple things" such as climate controls and heated seats and steering wheel.
Agree on 8.5 software version. Much smother, easier to communicate with the car and better design than 8.0 which the guys are showing here.
Isn't it iDrive 10 on NK Vision? 20+ years of evolution, they're even losing the rotary knob dial on some.
Actually I like the design of iX. So far, iX is the best SUV in EV market. Cannot wait to see coming LCI.
Calling the front ugly is acceptable but any other side is an over reach.
It had actually one of the most recognizable and beautiful rear.
The rear lights are stunning!
👌🏾
I can't explain it but I just love this car!
How much does it cost to insure. We test drove one and liked it, but ended up buying an i4 e40 msport. The CRP frame around doors of the iX looked liked a very expensive repair. Speaking of which, a friend of mine totaled his Tesla Y by backing into a utility pole at 5 MPH. Dented the battery box.
I currently own a 2024 X5 . Many reviewers call the front “kidneys” too big, I like them(I have M Sport package). Also, new I drive 8.5 and fewer(1 for volume) take some getting used to. Heated seats and steering wheel are located on main screen as well as most climate controls. X5 is fast, 375hp, luxurious and comfortable with great utility as well. I may consider an EV BMW or Audi, better looking in the future when the battery and charging infrastructure improve, for now I’ll stick with ICE X5.
PS, you need to clean the side window glass if it’s going to be in many camera shots!
Kidneys becoming functional even on BEV, house sensors & cameras on 7er for autonomous parking & cruise.
ix is a beautifully crafted vehicle. people who think its ugly probably don't have the money to purchase one.
4:36 Yeah..but it also has situanional distance control as you on the top. So most of the time you wont need too adjust more often.
Hi, My question is about the roof, how do you feel about the dimming, sorry, fogging of the glass, is it easier to see a screen in the back seat, or your phone ? It doesn't block any light, just scatters it but doesn't effect brightness. (I guess Houston or Miami would be more curious than Buffalo or ), does it give shade ?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder buddy....
I love the IX m60. And I constantly get compliments. Ugly is an opinion. It’s such a nice car. Also. You can use your voice to turn on or off all those features.
Mine is so comfortable. The large battery is essential as you can do 500km at real speeds across country
It’s nice but that door close sound is a deal breaker. Not having a window frame allows the window to raddled when it’s get closed 🤦🏻♂️
The looks jokes are getting to the point where they are beyond old, but annoying. Maybe even inching beyond that. But its nice to see that this thing ranked so high. Almost bought one. But they are expensive, my only real negative.
BMW in unique position, according to design director they have 40 million "social media followers", so 20X more trolls>buyer$, more people hating on BMW ("GRILLE!") than drivin' 'em.
I hope you found the way to create favorites (shortcuts) during the time you had the car. I use that a lot, for setting distance control 😉 among others.
It might not be Cinderella in terms of looks, but it sure stands out and has character. Given how good and reliable it is, I’m starting to like them. BMW is on a roll currently
iDrive 8.5 fixed the climate control settings! This review is outdated.
no mention on the almost indestructible full carbon fiber cabin ??? This alone beats everything else out there.
I get hurt every time people calling it ugly. I really believe the exterior is as beautiful as the interior.
We’ve had the IX 50 for 10 months. It drives well but I wish BMW kept the old style seats with the thigh pullout support. The hole in the front seat with plastic makes no sense. We wish it had more screen functionality like the Tesla or Mercedes.
haha these vids have just enough cheese to get a good chuckle watching. thank you
Just drove one of these for the first time today damn, I liked it lol
Yeah they are so so smooth. Really just blends to all kinda driving. I think i might have to give in to a fully specced model
The I drive system is designed for voice commands. Something we got used to rather quickly. We're in our 2nd year with ours and absolutely love it. Range, ride, and operating the iX is outstanding...much better than a Tesla....sorry tesla fans
Amazing car love every bit of it.
I’m between the x4, x5, possibly x6 and now possibly as well the ix. I don’t like the looks either, but I love the red exterior. The interior to me looks too plain and simple. I’m still leaning towards the x5 out of all those, and considering the equivalent of Mercedes. I like the BMW sporty looks more, but the technology of Mercedes I love..
Not sure why this car gets so much hate on the looks department. I think it’s absolutely great to look at
Everyone is complaining about the lack of buttons, so to add some perspective, I did NOT want to give up my Blackberry in 2008 either but I was wrong
Great video!!
This is one a EV I like inside and out 🤍😊 well done BMW……Excellent review 🥇
Great review!
Someone has touched it in my IX i40 truck after a year STOP screen Broken propulsion it stopped working very seriously I will tell you but it left me stranded does anyone know something or has this happened to them
I don’t find it ugly at all, I think it reflects very well in its design the fact that it’s carrying a heavy battery load.
I have seen them in person, it really isn't ugly like you editors are hyping about. Bandwagoning isn't going to get you to a million guys.
Shoutout to Rex for the PHS Bulldogs sweatshirt!
Get 'em Dawgs. 😉
Great review specially those of us looking to snag one used!
1:35 Huh? I like the way it looks from the side and rear. I get why people don't like the front though.
Ugliness aside, I couldn't live with the cupholder placement. After one drive I took it off my list because cupholders are used by both driver and passenger every day. We both agreed the daily driving would be annoying reaching around and down many times a day. Weird deal breaker I know but for us that was it.
The real issue is that it doesn't hold value, like most EV's now. You can buy a lightly used one for 30% off.
Ironically not an issue if you lease it cuz they lease very very well and in the end you can likely buy it out for pretty low. This might end up the best EV to buy used considering their reliability
No sunroof and in the cold I don’t get good range
hilarious video!
Great suv, I'd buy it again, even the iX 40 is very fast and has good range
What actual range are you getting and is with AC on?
what I dont get is why BMW follows Mercedes and puts the seat adjustment into the door. WTF, I set the seat one time when I buy the car and then never again, why do I have to look at it every single day and forever?
Great Review! I test drove one this weekend and hated both the interior/exterior. When will automakers learn that EV's do not have to look futuristic. Stick with what works! BMW's design team dropped the ball on this one. When they make an all electric X5M, they will earn my business!
Cheers mate
Wow, you’d have thought BMW would have learned after putting out the i3…
We’ve been looking at Model Y, Q4 e-tron, Mach E, Ioniq 5, and EQB. So I figured I’d better see what BMW has.
No need to look any further, it would appear!
I wish you had got it in black for obvious reasons as then I would possibly buy it. 11:04
Adjusting crz control distance = use shortcuts....
Which Mercedes is that?
this car is not ugly idk why everyone thinks that
It looks better in black. It hides the schnoz.
Ditto i7, medcars have black i5 walk-around video, car is gorgeous, biggest 5er yet.
Fun review. Thanks. That asymmetrical whackjob upholstery looks kinda gross too, but hey at least it's comfortable.
Only part that’s ugly is the rear quarter. The front actually looks pretty mean especially in certain colors. Oxide gray is amazing. Likely my next car for the family. Seems like BMW did the impossible… a dependable car that all its owners seem to love based on comments here
Little dude: this car is so ugly.
Every single comment: this car is beautiful.
😂😂😂
I had an incident in Hermosillo, Sonora, with my BMW iX xDrive50, which unexpectedly accelerated while turning at low speed, something that has been documented as an issue by the NHTSA in the United States, though there is no regulatory body to investigate it in Mexico. I’m concerned about the safety of this technology, as there have been other serious cases reported. However, BMW Mexico does not recognize this as a technical fault and claims it was human error, despite my request to exchange the vehicle to ensure my safety. The company will review my request with the distributor but requires payment of the deductible, leaving my concern about a potential defect in the vehicle unresolved.
Speak for yourselves, this bmw looks gorgeous. This is coming from a guy who hates BMWs
Looks good
i get why boomers dont like its looks. Honestly it looks super futuristic and amazing from outside.
Enough with the ugly jokes already…
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
I personally think it looks fine with the right tire/ wheel combination.
It’s ok to say the iX is nice looking car.
That performs well and has great reliability.
This car is beautiful. Please live with it. I love it. All you guys do is to ruin people's business.
Sculpture, with enough interesting details to not be a bar of soap or Mercedes BEV lozenge.
I've heard too many jokes about IX looks. It's quite ugly outside, get over it. It certainly is better than being bland (=eqs). And ffs , how many times you really have to change adaptive cruise control distance? I have had one in my car for 3 years, and haven't ever felt need to change it...
And they didn't mention the handy short cuts (favourites) where you can have the setting if you like to change it. In adaptive mode the car manages a lot anyway.
Hahaha I love this review so much
it's what's on the inside that counts
When people complains about iX not looking good, remember they that they typically drive a 10 yo Toyota or Honda :D
It's not ugly it using the design notes from the earlier BMW I3 looks C pillow
whatever car a driver actually owns , the driver would have to suffer trumpian levels of narcissism to give a rats arse what any onlooker actually thinks of their vehicle.
I agree that I’m not a fan of this large kidney grill but it’s far better than many others.
I like it. Those that do not are backward thinkers. Sorry. It has issues. Looks are not the biggest one. Overall a good vehicle that is no drama. A few buttons would help. Frameless doors sound crappy. Cupholder is terrible
All the hate on the looks, I don’t get it. looks better than any Tesla, yes this is just my opinion.