I’m a BMW “fanboy” and I’m driving the iX for several weeks now but I absolutely agree with your remarks. This car is not BMW worthy. The materials that haven been chosen and the OS8 both are lacking quality. The car costs around €110k. For that price you’d expect more quality.
Electric adjustable steering wheel with one button is available at BMW since at least 15 years now. Stopping car completely when leaving the car available since start/stop button is there. Might not be as good as a 5series interior but miles better than any Tesla interior I saw so far.
"Finally BMW got the premium button to adjust the steering wheel". I got this in my BMW e61 from 2009. But gotta say im not sure its just a joke or not.
Those floor vents are going to be fun to keep clean. Still cannot excuse BMW not using any of that massive front end for storage. I would love to see one opened to expose what is really in all that space. Not a fan of the seat memory controls being on the door however I do understand the purpose so that the seat adjusts before you get into it.
Front storage is one of those things that seem like a good idea, but is practically never used by majority of people. I opened it once about 2 years back on mt e-tron to see what it looked like and haven't had any reason to open it again. The same goes for all my friends and colleagues.
The space in the middle between the driver and passenger's footwells is perfect if you have a dog that's snoozing in the passenger footwell - gives them extra room. :)
I am considering getting BMW iX 50🤔. I appreciate your review. You focused on many little things that other reviewers ignore. It is a nice SUV-BEV. There are many, many Teslas everywhere here in Los Angeles. I like BMW iX 50, although the price is high. With that said, I like your comments about the seats a flat seat for fat Americans. You made me laugh🤣. But are they comfortable and soft for long hours of driving? Los Angeles has the worst traffic in the US. You spend an enormous amount of time inside a car every day. Now I will watch your night-driving video review footage. Thank you.
As a jet wash opened the boot, I'm guessing an automatic car wash could be a bit of a nightmare. Similarly, would driving through deep water (or even deep snow) cause the boot to open?
I'm pretty sure if the car is powered on, with someone in the drivers seat, the kick to open is disabled. It is only a problem when the car is off, and then you spray water under the rear bumper, that might activate the back gate opening.
@@bjornnyland not clumsy, I think about my actions and I am not critical of sensible solutions! This happens with my Enyaq open and closes the doors when water washes over the door handles because the key is in my pocket.
Nice review, I see where bmw is going but this car is not my type. And just to notify bmw has that steering wheel adjustment for more than 15 years so it’s bmw style not Tesla style 😂
Hi Bjorn. Could you make a video Series about the under the car … i think that is the most unseen Part of these electric Cars on the TH-cam! The undercarriage pays a big Part in efficiency. Battery protection. Aerodinamics! That can be a very interesting topic for the nerd heads!
I love the wide open space in front. It’s the same as all big vans and family cars. Then you can fit a big bag with food and snack for the trip for example. Who cares about some bottles rolling now and then. It’s not harder than dodging a moose.
With the lift gate opening, I had a similar experience but also a cat run under the car driveway and the lift gate opened. Nice review, I will be taking the i4 out for a test in the spring.
That metal tool is used to screw into a part into the front and rear aprons and you put a rope through them somebody can tow you if you get stuck. Hope that helps😉👍
Im looking at youtube about Tesla that have a few years and mileage and it’s a total yoke! But it is understandable because Tesla don’t have som many years from experience to build cars. They will get better but they’re many years still left. Tesla are very good at software no question about but the quality is still poor.
Bjorn, the plasticky look and feel of the steering wheel controls combined with the poor ergonomics stuck out like a sore thumb to me when I had a test drive. .... some people probably wouldn't notice or care about this but to me it does not say this is a quality €100,000 vehicle. Was most dissapointing. Look at how Maserati or Porsche do it. By the way, why do none of the modern vehicles have a joystick type control for cruise like on my Cayenne? They all have a thumb operated speed control nowadays and I just do not like them considering I use adaptive cruise all the time. That's progress (not) I suppose....
Such a shame its so ugly. BMW could have made something really special, sleek and beautful since an upper grille isnt even needed. Instead they chose bold, ostentatious and ugly.
I found the iX interior to be lacking something. Some of the materials are not really good enough for a car that can be as much as £120,000 here in the U.K.
last week i went to a BMW dealer to try some cars for fun. I felt like the quality of the interior was less than the x7/x5. Especially the seats are awful, compared to the ICE cars. I have no clue why they cut costs in the seats. This car cost around 100.000 euro?
Bjørn, 11:06 is a holder for your smart phone.
Actually a really nice feature!
Holding the lower lip only without charging ? Or are you supposed to fiddle the cable through from the bottom first ?
8:20 I hope that was ironic! BMW has that since the 1980s in their 7 Series!
2:24 this always get me, never gets old
Wish they kept the start/parking/D/R/N on the stocks like in the i3 instead of putting in the middle. Waste of space!
I’m a BMW “fanboy” and I’m driving the iX for several weeks now but I absolutely agree with your remarks. This car is not BMW worthy. The materials that haven been chosen and the OS8 both are lacking quality.
The car costs around €110k. For that price you’d expect more quality.
Please keep up the funny video's they are the absolute best
You mu new favourite youtuber 👍👍👍
Electric adjustable steering wheel with one button is available at BMW since at least 15 years now. Stopping car completely when leaving the car available since start/stop button is there. Might not be as good as a 5series interior but miles better than any Tesla interior I saw so far.
The joke went right above your head. lol
It’s impressive! This videos are super informative, still you don’t need to care about electric cars to enjoy them😂
@@Bigboy0 You're one of the better bots, I'll give you that
With that nose on the front it should say Oink Oink When you lock it
Does the infra red heat know which seats are occupied?
"It's to blow bubbles" made my day :D
BlaseMachen Wasser :D That's what the hole on the front is for :D Buahahahaha
I think BMW is to be congratulated for including the bubble blower free for kids.
@Bjørn Nyland Does it have an aux input?
@@marlasota To put better quality music signal, miles ahead of generic. You have a 4.8k€ sound sys and feeding with a smartphone does not seem ok.
Bubbles blower! BMV engineers are so imaginative 🤣
"Finally BMW got the premium button to adjust the steering wheel". I got this in my BMW e61 from 2009. But gotta say im not sure its just a joke or not.
Its a rarely specced option in some Bmw models and could be possible that Bjorn hasnt seen one in Bmw because of the rarity of that option.
@@RRUser2003 it's not that rare! I've got it in my 2012 e70 and it's in most 20+ year old 7 series.
I see that people in this channel is easy to troll. lol
13:45 Totaly agree. The cheap steering wheel knobs don't fit the interior with fake diamonds etc
Nice video 👌🏻
Can you do a video on airsuspension/ 4wheel steer? if this car has it? Like how much ground clearance it has etc.
I have a Volvo with kick sensor and I have experienced the lift gate issue twice when washing with high pressure
Those floor vents are going to be fun to keep clean. Still cannot excuse BMW not using any of that massive front end for storage. I would love to see one opened to expose what is really in all that space. Not a fan of the seat memory controls being on the door however I do understand the purpose so that the seat adjusts before you get into it.
Front storage is one of those things that seem like a good idea, but is practically never used by majority of people. I opened it once about 2 years back on mt e-tron to see what it looked like and haven't had any reason to open it again. The same goes for all my friends and colleagues.
Carrot test on the self closing doors?
(B)ei (M)ercedes (W)eggeworfen = Thrown away by Mercedes
Bjorn when testing New Volvo C40 Recharge?
The space in the middle between the driver and passenger's footwells is perfect if you have a dog that's snoozing in the passenger footwell - gives them extra room. :)
some tesla models no longer close the door when u press the brake right?
Model X has always done it.
FYI - that metal rod at 2:17 is for towing
SHIIIIIIIT 😅
WELLCOM HERE MAN
Who else sees the Fiat 500 when the trunk is open?
Yes....seems like a huge waste of space....just like the non existing frunk in that big ugly nose.
Leave the key in the car while you wash it, the car will not open the trunk or lock the car while the key is inside the car.
Very clumsy. I *never* have to do that with all the 100 other cars I have tested.
I am considering getting BMW iX 50🤔. I appreciate your review. You focused on many little things that other reviewers ignore. It is a nice SUV-BEV. There are many, many Teslas everywhere here in Los Angeles. I like BMW iX 50, although the price is high. With that said, I like your comments about the seats a flat seat for fat Americans. You made me laugh🤣. But are they comfortable and soft for long hours of driving? Los Angeles has the worst traffic in the US. You spend an enormous amount of time inside a car every day. Now I will watch your night-driving video review footage. Thank you.
When washing a car, you just cannot have the key in your pocket anymore. It must be outside from the comfort open range.
Very clumsy. I *never* have to do that with all the 100 other cars I have tested.
As a jet wash opened the boot, I'm guessing an automatic car wash could be a bit of a nightmare. Similarly, would driving through deep water (or even deep snow) cause the boot to open?
I'm pretty sure if the car is powered on, with someone in the drivers seat, the kick to open is disabled. It is only a problem when the car is off, and then you spray water under the rear bumper, that might activate the back gate opening.
Ah so BMW is short for the famed traditional Bavarian dish! Ah, sher gut!
Bier Mit Weißwurst? Brezn?
Fingers crossed for an electric coupe 2 series.
When I wash the car the key stays away from the car.
Very clumsy. I *never* have to do that with all the 100 other cars I have tested.
@@bjornnyland not clumsy, I think about my actions and I am not critical of sensible solutions! This happens with my Enyaq open and closes the doors when water washes over the door handles because the key is in my pocket.
@@bjornnyland When you wash BMWs you need to leave the FOB/Key inside the vehicle, then the trunk will not open when the water hits the kick sensor.
If you leave the key inside the car, then how can you open the car again? Isn't it risky?@@RamTH-cam1
be careful when u wash your beaver
That grille is bigger than a George Foreman.
Nice review, I see where bmw is going but this car is not my type.
And just to notify bmw has that steering wheel adjustment for more than 15 years so it’s bmw style not Tesla style 😂
Success! The joke went straight above your head.
@@bjornnyland hahahaha man your jokes are hard to get sometimes 🤣
Lol
Hi Bjorn. Could you make a video Series about the under the car … i think that is the most unseen Part of these electric Cars on the TH-cam! The undercarriage pays a big Part in efficiency. Battery protection. Aerodinamics!
That can be a very interesting topic for the nerd heads!
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ABC=Always Be Calling out cheap. 👍👍
How deep is your love🕺
I love the wide open space in front. It’s the same as all big vans and family cars.
Then you can fit a big bag with food and snack for the trip for example.
Who cares about some bottles rolling now and then. It’s not harder than dodging a moose.
I love the open space in my i3 just like this iX, i prefer it to the cramped feeling of a full middle console.
BMW
To blow bubbles🤣🤣🤣
💎 are not the drivers best friend🌞.
ABC, Avoid Blinding Crystals.
Frameless a song by Bjorn for the charts. When can I download via iTunes?
With the lift gate opening, I had a similar experience but also a cat run under the car driveway and the lift gate opened. Nice review, I will be taking the i4 out for a test in the spring.
Lol
this front is just...yuck!
BMW = Bring Mich Werkstatt ;)
BMW = Bayerische Motoren Werke
Got a hold chain for your diamonds?
That metal tool is used to screw into a part into the front and rear aprons and you put a rope through them somebody can tow you if you get stuck.
Hope that helps😉👍
If i know Bjørn, pretty sure it’s a joke😂
@@alexxela754 Oh ok😂😂😂😂 thanks
It's a joke he does with every car... :)
@@therealhugocosta 😂😂😂 Ok thanks
What am I gonna use in my bubble juice now?
Seriously, plain rubber pedals in this!?
BMW står for Bayerische Motoren Werke
You have to watch more videos of Bjorn. And remember ABC: always be charging
Stunning interior, really. Concept-car like, refreshing, unique
In quite a few ways this car does not justify its price IMHO.
Im looking at youtube about Tesla that have a few years and mileage and it’s a total yoke!
But it is understandable because Tesla don’t have som many years from experience to build cars.
They will get better but they’re many years still left. Tesla are very good at software no question about but the quality is still poor.
Bjorn, the plasticky look and feel of the steering wheel controls combined with the poor ergonomics stuck out like a sore thumb to me when I had a test drive. .... some people probably wouldn't notice or care about this but to me it does not say this is a quality €100,000 vehicle. Was most dissapointing. Look at how Maserati or Porsche do it. By the way, why do none of the modern vehicles have a joystick type control for cruise like on my Cayenne? They all have a thumb operated speed control nowadays and I just do not like them considering I use adaptive cruise all the time. That's progress (not) I suppose....
Bee eMmmmm Weee I ieks! Fahren fahren fahren auf der Autobahn!
Such a shame its so ugly. BMW could have made something really special, sleek and beautful since an upper grille isnt even needed. Instead they chose bold, ostentatious and ugly.
Wait for the lucid air. It has a perfekt interior
I found the iX interior to be lacking something. Some of the materials are not really good enough for a car that can be as much as £120,000 here in the U.K.
last week i went to a BMW dealer to try some cars for fun. I felt like the quality of the interior was less than the x7/x5. Especially the seats are awful, compared to the ICE cars. I have no clue why they cut costs in the seats. This car cost around 100.000 euro?
The are not cutting cost as much as weight! The good old comfort seats are very heavy and very good!
oh, shame, all that crystal and for that amount of money should be more premium ... good point! shiiiiiet
Its a tow hook and its NOT real diamonds!
Are you sure? I think it's a top secret German weapon.
We have some freshmen here!
It’s also Mjøsen
BM double v NOT BMV Germans say double v for double u (W). Okay?
Relax man. He is always kidding.
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