2022 BMW iX xDrive50 - REVIEW - Is this the best All-Electric SUV ?
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- It's fair to say the BMW iX xDrive M50 has controversial looks and a hefty price tag of £98,000 plus options !
Putting that to one side though I think this is one of the best cars to come out of BMW in recent times. It has an edgy and modern interior, is packed full of ground breaking technology and drives really well.
Can the positives out-weigh the negatives ? How fast is it to 62 ? What is the range ? How much does it cost...really ?
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I test drove one and have to agree with you. It is an astonishingly refined and brilliant car to drive. And yes I bought one, an iX 50 in black.
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me too only white
I like it, I’ve seen it and it looks great. Appreciate its not everyone’s cup of tea, but where would we be if everyone liked everything..
Nice review Ped. So based on 232 miles range at 78%, at 100% the range would be around 297 miles. Not too bad, seeing as it had been driven hard.
Good maths that I couldn’t do in my head while filming the review 👍😂😂😂
Hi Pete, great video. I know I'm in the minority here, but I actually like the exterior!
I think it looks best in darker colours, but it's different and you are not going to mistake it for anything else on the road. The new BMW interior direction is fantastic.
As someone has already said in the comments, I'm sure it's way ahead of the Range Rover in terms of quality and reliability (don't forget technology too)!. The 40 "slower" version is enough for most and is something I would consider when it's time to change my car.
Keep up the great content and Merry Christmas!
I’m not a million miles off liking it either. Give me 6 months 😜😂
I pre ordered a 50 last decemeber after cancelling an iX3 - I liked the looks day 1 and having only seen one in the flesh when mine was actually in production late November I was even more impressed. There was a 3 week delay with mine it is fully specced (every option but not leather) but its now in the UK and will pick it early 2022
Lovely to still have vehicles here where range isn't an issue or a talking point and I have zero distraction from multi function screens so I can concentrate on the driving. Back to the future.
If people think that this BMW iX is not good looking, then I'd suggest they have a look at some of the new American SUV's that are on the market right now.
It'll make you appreciate this Beemer.
As for me. The outside is OK. The interior is in a different class. It's quite stunning. And the battery range that BMW are quoting will make 90% of current EV's seem superfluous in comparison.
_I was trying to work out the interior colour of the BMW. In some light, it was brown and in other light, it was red!!??_
The exterior looks are growing on me. As they did with the 4 series. So no complaints from me for this iX.
Great video Mr. PP 8-))...
First! Evening all from France where I am sending Christmas. Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Merry Christmas to everyone and here’s to a wonderful New Year.
Happy Christmas 🎉
@@mark_just_mark Cheers and too as well. Thanks for the first comment competition this year.
@@francoisg3500 I’ll have to step it up next year 😎
@@mark_just_mark I’ll then need to up my game to preserve my reputation. 😁
Firstly, need to acknowledge I'm picking up my iX 50 M Sport with most of the options in a week or so. However, you asked the question of what else you can get that goes this far. So not quite as far but the Kia EV6 goes 300 miles and can tow 1600Kg. You might be saying that there is no comparison between the marques and you may be right. BUT, for £50K you get a car that goes for over 300 miles (WLTP) has many of the tech features of the iX, is pretty comfortable and quiet, can tow a reasonable load and is very quick.... for well less than half the price. Only problem is that the Kia AWD has slipped and slipped and is now forecast to be delivered about a year after an order was placed and 6 months later than the original delivery date. So you certainly don't have to pay £117K to get most of what the iX gives you. BTW, I've never liked the BMW 'drug' dealer' style but I love the shape of the iX. I was taught to hold the steering wheel at 10 to 2 and used to get told off if my hands slipped to the middle (Vauhall Viva). So this steering wheel suits me just fine.
and just to add, to get the £98K above up to the same gadget spec as an EV6 I had to add options taking it to £115K!
The Polestar 3 coming end of 2023 is a perfect competitor to this iX50, it’s has everything this car has, including the options for £88k. I had one pre-ordered but it won’t be available in time for when I need a car, so ordered the iX.
Switched from a Model X to an iX, it’s so much better, love it, even the front!
Just when you think BMW's design team can't get any worse,WHAM! A face only a mother could love
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The steering wheel reminded me of an old Austin allegro my uncle John used to have
🤣🤣 there’s some nice EV,s just the price for us mere mortals 😔the mr average man
Ian the Petrol Head has to agree - I sat in this car at Goodwood FoS and I thought it was the best interior for an SUV I've ever sat in. Wow! The outside? Well who cares if you are inside driving it but you certainly won't be taking photos of it after you've parked up like I do with my yellow GT4!
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Great review, nice car. Merry Christmas 🎄
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The Interior looks very nice particularly the New Larger Infotainment System
Very Good and Informative,Exellent.Thank You🍀
I saw this car at the Berry Croydon meet in memory of Dave King in February. I was blown away by the interior. I have also noticed from Mr Metcalf that the range appears to be accurate. Very good choice to review.
Just picked mine up this week and it’s an absolute beast!!
£100k gets you a modern Rolls Royce.... I won't be buying an iX M50
Yep 😬
The interior is just exquisite. The front,only it’s mother is going to love. Merry Christmas 🎅
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I love BMW's, had so many over the years, most started with an M Something, from 3, 4, 6GC, love the driving experience, seating position and the ergonics of the Seats, Driving them in particular, however that face on that car frankly not sure I could live with it, I'd have to look away just walking up to it, otherwise this car looks fab. User Interface looks a bit over complicated, wonder how long they will support it and keep updating it. Keep up the great reviews
It might be a technical marvel but £90k plus to drive something that looks that hideous means it will have an uphill battle. You would have to be a diehard BMW fan to even consider something the same price as a new Range Rover. If you want one wait 3 years when depreciation has had its wicked way!
Apparantly its struggling in the USA the first years production is sold out similar story in some EU countries for the M50 2023 delivery
Good review. Just a minor note that at 3:38 you mention the sweeping screen in the X4, where you probably meant to say i4.
Probably ;-)
I think the BMW design team are trolling us now!
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I'll come straight out with it . I think it looks hideous.. I also wish manufacturers would revert back to switches and knobs instead of complicated touch screens.
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Love it. Your review is outstanding. Thank you. my daily driver is 2021 X5 45e with up to 38 miles @ full charge. With 31,000 miles on it in the past 31 months. Other than the initial E battery recall when new, the car has performed flawlessly. Most days, it never burns any gasoline. Monthly in commutes 300 miles between AZ and CA. Otherwise, the gasoline purchase would be nil. With solar batteries on our roof, the fuel cost has been minimal. The miles per gallon have been 28.6. Before I purchase an EV SUV or wagon, I need a 350-mile range @$70,000.
I've driven the eDrive 40 model and was really impressed. Performance was amazing, I can't see when you would need the extra grunt of the M50 model. Price of that is “a bit” better, but still £75k plus. Still, this model's competing with Tesla Model X which is £100k. Don't see how you think the design is so challenging, it still looks like an SUV and the grille is smaller than that of the Audi eTron!
The 40 is more than enough car for most people 👍
That's BMW through and through. They always offered another similar car to the one you were looking at, but which offered more performance for those whom needed it - or thought they did, and were willing to pay for it....
I just can’t get over the styling for that kind of money Pete ….🍻🇨🇦👍🏻
That's one eye-watering price-tag. There's a lot to like about it, especially the interior and would love to have a drive in it to see what BMW's interpretation of the new age is but boy the front end and awkward rear quarter styling is unforgivable. Genuinely excited to see what the next design phase will bring when BMW finally get the point and do what they do best. Great review sir considering the challenges you faced on the day.
Thanks. I also only had the car for 2 hours 😳
Yep, I agree with you that the outside of the car will take a bit of getting used to, although I thought that of the 4 series, too.
Having sat in the ix the interia is a fantastic place to be , this is what you get when a main stream vehicle manufacturer starts building EV'S as opposed to a tech company building cars I.e. Tesla .
Lovely vehicle, but not affordable to the many.😟
Another Trusted Review... thank you Pete.
Cheers Justin 👍
Challenging looks is certainly a polite way of putting it
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Hi Pete, once again great review, really like your relaxing and analytic style. You're best automotive youtuber by far. What comes to IX, that is definitely most controversial car I ever seen. As longtime Bimmer fanboy I felt sick when the first pictures came public. It looked so hideous and absurd that only Fiat Multipla was even more horrible looking car. After seeing car at media over and over again, i'm starting to even like it some how. Seeing it live few weeks ago in metallic red paint with bronze bits and pieces, 22 alloys I was blown away, looks awesome and totally raise strongly willingness to own it. Interior is best what market can offer.
Thanks Jonne. Kind of you to say 👍
The interior with that large floating screen reminds me a bit of Space-X's Crew Dragon capsule.
Hi, looks like a very nice interior.
Not so keen on the outside design but the interior in that colour of leather so hits it out the ballpark. The price though is way out of my league but the range is getting there.
Great video Sir Pete! This bmw isn’t for me at all. Price and look just can’t get past but very cool all the tech for sure
Hi, looks like a nice interior.
I drive a Velar, and I will switch to one of these vs Porsche cross turismo. Hate the crystal dials but otherwise I like it. Saw it in the showroom and it’s kinder in reality.
EV PED...showed how bad the infrastructure is for EV recharging is for certain car’s, but keeps driving them 🤔..
Chief Designer:
Go big or go home.
Engineers:
We can give you both. The wide screen grows on you. Quality vid.
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I just found out that pre-ordering the iX is closed until an unknown date - possibly this summer. Once pre-ordered, It'll probably take 6-9 months for it to arrive. So, I guess I'll be looking for another car.
Great around review and How much !!!! 👍
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300+ miles range is the winner for me on the m50
Yes looks weird, but very modern. Price isn't really horrendous as I'm sure it will keep up with or out drag an X5M which probably costs the same whilst sitting alot more comfortably. Hats off to BMW for the Interior it is superb. Ps not sure about your music on the outro Pete.
Rated it that you avoided scaremongering about public WiFi safety when you mentioned the VPN, so many other youtubers do that!
Over 20 years in the telco industry…just avoid free WiFi 😜😂
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Interior and tech seem to be a big leap forward and very impressive. I couldn’t cope with the looks though. I like EV but really dislike how some manufacturers feel like they have to go space age for the exterior design. Can we not have something more conventional looking? Kia EV6 manages it
I totally agree with you.
The front grill looks like a kids toys car from hot wheels or as I would say from ‘matchbox’ cars from back in the day lol
I have the same view of those front ‘so’ called air intake panels, should’ve just left them body coloured
A year later and my wife and I have grown to really like the front grill - and that is before all of your effusive, positive comments about its interior, powertrain and more. As to your question about whether its range is real, we are seeing quite a few for xDrive 50’s with 22’”s wheels, reaching between 320 and even 370 tested miles.
Thanks for the fantastic review. I find the front much better than the M3/M4, is that weird? 😆
I think you are in the minority 😜😂😂
Well done on the review. I am here debating an IX or Tesla Model X. I have a res on both and they both have good and bad points. Tesla, the supercharger network but bland style and quality. BMW, the interior and quiet ride but charging will be a pain. I am leaning more to BMW as I have had many of them and all were reliable. We have an X5 now so think going into the IX would be an easy transition.
It's a strange car for me ped. I am the same like you I think overtime it would grow on me. Good video as always my friend
Thanks buddy 👍
Nice car,on the inside.I'm afraid that front grill looks like Bugs Bunny's teeth and would take a lot of getting used to.Of course when you are on the inside you don't see it so that could be ok.The rest of the bodywork looks ok although the weird indented rear lights could be troublesome I think.Good review though as always.More please.
if they make an iX1 to the same quality, when the UK charging network is up to what's needed, I could be interested but the iX itself is just too big for Uk roads and parking spaces ( even the iX3 is getting quite large these days
Hello my friend, lovely looking alloys. The only thing that sticks in my mind is that if the tracking was to be knocked out, especially on the roads round here in Lincolnshire, the steering wheel would maybe become uncomfortable with its angle. It looks a very very nice car on the whole though, albeit a slight kiss of Alfa Romeo at the front. There does seem to be some real nice looking EV’s coming through.
Hi Mate. You and the lovely Kate OK ?
@@PetrolPedwe are both very well thanks pal. All set ready for the big man’s bulging sack lol. Wanting better times and all the media BS to sort themselves out. Have you got round to purchasing some of those Dyson hair styling products for T yet though, that’s the big question after all this time lol???🤜🤛🎅🏻🎅🏻
I’m surprised no one talks about the cup holders…
Great video Mr Ped. Agree about the overall looks. What is it about the world of car manufacturers and dashboard menus Surely the reason for stopping drivers from using mobile phones in cars was to stop distracting the driver from driving. The distraction has been moved from the phone to the dashboard. There will surely be prangs, accidents and god forbid fatalities from drivers setting temperatures and searching through dash menus and suchlike. Beautiful aesthetic design inside and out but flawed I think 🤔
Cheers Alan 👍
I agree with your point of the distraction of touch screens.
My theory is that the crystal dials and the in-your-face exterior are something that the Chinese market demands. I'd rather have it more understated, though.
I think you’re right 👍
Oof! I think that exterior is going to put too many off. It looks like one of those Chinese versions of a BMW 😂 And no one in their right mind is going to pay over £100K for it. Interior is very nice though. I think manufacturers should start using vegan leather though seeing as these are meant to be more environmentally friendly cars.
Amazing how a company is capable of producing something that’s been smacked multiple times with the ugly stick on the outside, but then can produce an interior like that 🤷🏼♂️
Comes back to the comments made on the MG you had, (and as you mentioned at the end here) when you’re on the inside, you can’t see the outside!!
Exactly 🤷♂️😂
great review!. the price is not wrong.. around the same as a model X, not much more expensive than a EQS.
Good review Pete. I thinks its looks are on the wrong side of marmite. I guess we may see a few of these in the Director's carpark, but not sure who else will buy one.....
Totally out of my price, but seriously thinking of going EV, Pete. What are your thoughts on the Ora Cat? Any chance you can test one?
Nope…need to look into one of those 👍
It’s far too much for me that. Too big, too heavy and too much money. I enjoy driving and I just can’t see how that would satisfy that need either. Sure, like every other EV you have the instant torque party piece, but when that becomes boring, what’s left?
I’m not even sure whether we even need to buy an EV. By the time ICE cars are outlawed (and probably even by the time new ones stop being sold in around 8 years time) we won’t even own cars anymore. We’ll just press a button and an Apple/Amazon/Google/Tesla self driving car will arrive at our home and take us to our destination autonomously.
I say, until then, just drive what puts a smile on your face 😊
I really like this car. The exterior is polarising but as with any new design, the looks grow on you on. Lot’s of people complaining about the price too, seems like a standard moan with any new car now. Pretty sure an ICE SUV with this power and tech is north of £95k too (e.g. X5 M is from £115k)
I’m waiting for similarly priced Polestar 3 coming late 2022 but this is high up on my list.
The Teslarati are quiet about the price of a Model X 😂😂
£98k base?!?! I'm glad I'm sat down before hearing that
LOL 😂
For me the price of the car is a lot of money. While it maybe be able to do the 300 plus miles on it's batteries, it would be a case of how many time can it do it through the 5 - 10 years that the batteries would work. Also, how much would it cost to replace the batteries in 5 to 10 years time when the current batteries have worn out?
BMW i3 batteries were tested to 4600 charge cycles that was 540,000 miles equate that to the iX > 1,000,000 miles. BMW battery management is good unlike early Nissan Leaf's that suffered with battery problems and had no cooling I believe. They do come with a 8 year 100,000 mile battery warranty
Looks gorgeous inside, bland/ugly outside. It doesn't bother me though as I'll never be able to afford one! Great review as usual.
Thanks Trevor 👍
2.5 tonnes?
"Challenging" looks?
116k price?
Questionable range claims?
No thanks, need to wait a few more years until prices are realistic and charging mess is sorted out.
For me if it’s exterior was identical to a 2016 X5 I’d be happy, why do they feel driven to change the looks of things ?
If you can afford it.... I'm sure it is way ahead of a Range Rover in interior quality and reliability.
Way out of my price bracket! So totally academic.
Great review. Please get it back for a better, longer review. Why do all/most electric cars cost so much. Is it because manufacturers can charge it and make a big profit. As they'll not make it on servicing as this is supposed to be simple technology and easier to do. The range is impressive and its what I would like, so I can visit family. Just getting out of Cornwall and on to a motorway is 100 miles.
I will be 👍
What’s the exterior color? Sophisto Black or Gray?
Not sure sorry 😢
I think I kinda like it.Its different which is good in a car park full of sameness brave design is always controversial
At the moment I drive a mini countryman cooper s but just ordered a BMW i3s 2022 . Can't wait EVs are the future ...🤪
Nice. Congrats 🎉
I think it's the best Ev car right now.
A future Chelsea tractor .
Mr pan roof Ped You didn't mention the pan roofs party piece.
Err yes I did 👍
Nice car... !
Not sure about the looks, interior looks fabulous but quilting on the headrests is a no, fixed headrests are a no and the steering wheel is a no, otherwise it looks good, a ‘living with’ week or two would be good. Oh and the price......😳
The elephant in the room remains public infrastructure (or lack thereof) and we are years away from a satisfactory solution there. I could not see myself moving beyond a hybrid (currently running a Range Rover Sport PHEV) until the range anxiety issue is solved. As for the car tested I could live with the looks easier than I could live with the price.
I agree. If you’ve not sen this recent video of mine then you might find it interesting 👍
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I hate it when the rain is... damp ☺
I was waiting for a comment like this 😜😂😂
The thing that's really keeping me in my ICE powered RSQ3, is the question of 'is going EV actually a wise, very expensive, 'investment''?. EVs are moving on at such a pace, in more than one sense of the word.... what is at the moment the best EV out there, won't be within 6 months. Then there are companies like Toyota investing in other powertrains like Hydrogen. I'm old enough to remember the VHS vs Betamax video tape thing, a lot of people ended up with a lot redundant tech littering up their living rooms after that. Using a similar analogy, there is the fact that people are now going back to things like Vinyl records, CDs and tapes, because streaming audio, and video, is actually really rubbish quality and reliant on even more ever changing tech to even deliver it. In 10 years things will have moved on even further......or even back to where we are now if some of the doubts about EVs are realised. Until then, I'll keep my powder dry thank you!
Agree entirely 👍
Are you in the new RSQ3 what’s it like? I’m very tempted at the minute, sorry to say it’s either that or a Model Y performance 🤷♂️
Pete, Question is at this price point is it better than the new Range Rover?
Very good question 🤔
Great to see the legacy car maker's pushing towards ev's. BMW, Audi and Mercedes have some wonderful bev's available. Thanks for covering these new vehicles 👍
There are some great EVs out there now 👍
After driven this car for a while you want even notice that the steering wheel is different.
Great video but was shocked by the price as you can get a Tesla model Y,LR for half the price. 👍
This is more equivalent to a Model X and they are 6 figures 😬
Who in their right mind decided the BUGS BUNNY look was a good idea.
Peter…I will try to make this quick! You are very diplomatic about the looks..the thing is a an oversized mix of tired shapes with a deeply tasteless plastic front. The inside looks wonderful but that screen is a big beautiful distraction…cars are not desk top computers….you do not sit at your desk with rain, traffic, pedestrians, lights, cameras and bicycles all trying to get you….the screen would be good on that desk. Performance is impressive but how long do the tyres last though..think weight and that huge torque…will people like a £1500 bill every 5,000 miles? It is a mix of wonderful and dreadful…at the moment the dreadful is just too dominant. I’m not buying one..but certainly would buy an EV if it drove like the BMW but looked inspiring…and so far, Hyundai is out in front on that score!
Stay safe Peter…and may I wish you and Tracey the very best peaceful Christmas and a safe and successful 2022. You help us week after week despite the germs but keep at it and keep testing. Maybe the virus jaws will release their grip by Summertime.🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼😃
Merry Christmas to you too mate. Thanks for always taking time to comment. It’s much appreciated 👍
@@PetrolPed Only too pleased to do so. I’m sorry to be less than kind to the iX and know it is a fine car underneath the ugly stick…that screen is astonishing so I do agree…but should that much information be given to a driver whilst driving? Enough! 😃😃😃😃😃Stay safe!
Not sure it’s the future?
My Tesla was bought online directly, doesn’t need servicing, and had been designed down to a weight and price with no need to appeal to historic customers.
EV’s are a challenge to the traditional, with lots of global service/showrooms to support, I’m not sure that BMW is quite ready for that.
I agree with that. Just a shame the build quality and reliably of a Tesla is so poor 😢
marjority of manufacturers are producing high end high price bevs because they are real money spinners,low volume,high profit cars and they get to learn what works for future "cheap" electric cars.Bear in mind Model X is similar money
Hello mate 👍
Love it, I'd have one tomorrow if I could!
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why do electric cars have so much tech that requires electric power when they have a limited amout of it!! does not compute!!
Most of the interior gadgets run off the 12v battery and don’t draw much power anyway.
The tech is very impressive, looking forward to it filtering down to something that normal people can afford.
The outside of the car is as bad as the weather!
As others have said, why do manufacturers feel the need to make EVs "look futuristic" when the future is already here?
I prefer a more integrated dash, rather than stuck on, although I do quite like it
I wonder if Harris Mann will get any credit for the use of the Allegro steering wheel?
That wouldn't be hard it looks fecking hideous😂🤮
Hmmmm.... Challenging one this. Cracking interior for certain, those seats look super comfortable. Not keen on the exterior at all to be honest and the price is a bit scary.. Think I prefer the i4 M50 to be honest.
And the change in your pocket 😜😂
@@PetrolPed oooh yes!!
Just had a quick skim through the car's spec and couldn't determine the battery chemistry. But it's likely to be lithium based, and lithium is relatively light weight as battery material goes, yet still the beast weighs a whole big bundle. There's a possibility of aluminium (had to add that to my spell check dictionary) being used for batteries some time in the future. Fingers crossed for that!
Now I can't really say that I will only buy attractive cars, and my 2008 Astra Estate will agree. But this Bimmer is just unpleasant to look at. I'd have to don Zaphod Beeblebrox's peril sensitive sunglasses every time I got in and out of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😎
I did hear a reference to the i4's battery having a zero cobalt content, like some of the latest Tesla batteries..... But like you, I haven't yet found any verification of this.
I'm wondering what sort of prices the insurance companies are quoting for this sort of vehicle?
Surely, with all the extra electronic trickery, it must be very easy to write one of these off, insurance-wise?
More easy than a comparatively priced ICE?
Good question. Not sure if the answer 🤔
Interesting just £600 for my iX 50 £500 less than a X5M about the same price £115k OTR, they do insist on a tracker though
@@ianstevenson7092 Hmm, I wonder if they consider them harder to crash with all the control systems then? Or maybe harder to steal?