BMW iX review: 0-60mph, Autobahn and range test!
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
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Here’s the BMW iX - BMW’s first purpose-built, all-electric SUV!
So does the iX stand a chance against class leaders like the Tesla Model X or Audi e-tron? Well, it’s time to find out!
Starting with the exterior design, there’s no denying that it’s certainly striking! Sure, it doesn’t need the massive ‘grille’ upfront, but if anything it clearly helps it to stand out on the road. What’s more, the high-quality of the outside continues through to the inside, where you’ll find a minimalist design coupled with a load of tech.
The performance isn’t all that bad either! When it comes to the range-topping xDrive50 edition, it comes equipped with a 100kWh battery which is good for a claimed range of 373 miles. It also produces 500hp, and can hit 60mph in under five seconds!
So the question is - is it really worth the £95,000 starting price for the range-topping iX50? And should you consider it over a Model X? You’ll have to stick with Mat to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 Exterior Design
02:30 Interior
07:15 Back Seats
08:35 Boot
09:53 Five Annoying Features
12:01 Five Cool Features
13:32 Driving & Range Test
19:40 Batteries & Charging
20:18 0-60mph
20:39 Range
21:25 Verdict
Mercedes EQC review - bit.ly/Mercedes-EQC-Review-2021
An EV SUV that's £50k LESS than the iX - bit.ly/EV-SUV-Deal
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That "I am going to launch it because i am mat watson and you are watching carwow" was just smooth as hell
Exactly what I thought
I thought I was the only one who noticed that
Same here !!!
@@siestakun3586 hi Kun
Ikr😂
This thing looks like the BMW I3 after 2 years of quarantine
Hahah good one!
and 2 years of testing
😂😂😂
Lmao good one
BMW i3 THICC edition.
2000 to 2015 were really some of the great years for cars..... Going to look back on the cars of late in a few yrs and miss them.
Man.too much tech in cars nowadays 🥲
This week I test drove both the 40 and 50. The acceleration in both is impressive. With the addition of air suspension the ride is much more comfortable in the 50 model. The design of the front seats makes the rear seats claustrophobic. Worth being aware that the rear windows only go down half way. The seats would benefit from better lumbar support. This can be overcome with the lumbar adjustment if fitted to the front seats. Be aware that due to a shortage of chips the lumbar adjustment is not currently available on the front passenger seat. The sunroof is frustratingly opaque when in the clear mode, hopefully this can be improved. The designers could have thought through better how this vehicle will be charged, for the charge sockets are in the location where one would typically put petrol or diesel. Near the front as with most PHEV vehicles would be better. They need to redesign to provide storage for the parcel shelf too. The current shelf appears like cheap plastic and not appropriate for a car of this price. The dashboard looks good but drivers may get annoyed when their passengers change the display when they want to adjust their seat heat. The performance and interior space are very impressive. The car is the size of the X5 yet has the boot space of the X3 so make sure it is sufficient for your need.
who cares with that ugly grille none of this matters
this guy gave more practical info than mat lmao. are you considering to buy one? or is the competition (merc eqc/tesla model x) better?
They should hire you
AND MORE OF IT BMW SAYS THERE IS SPACE LIKE IN THE X7
Seats are fine and there's nothing claustrophobic inside this car
Even the badge didn´t want anything to do with that grille
Best comment yet!
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Underrated comment 🤣🤣
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yea lets keep ripping on BMW while ignoring Audi and Merc XD cmon bro go check out some of the other grilles in the world atm. bmw wasnt even first to go big grille
The guy who designed the front probably never talked with the guy who designed the side and rear end
Most likely they did work together, but they did it, while they were totally drunk.
The guy who designed the front was probably also blind
All my hate to whoever designed this car
The guy who designed the grille in the front was in love with a beaver.
Ai
the sound of the doors is incredible, BMW always does that well, small things that people take for granted
Small things like the BMW badge on the hood not coming off....
The mocha interior is fire I highly recommend if you are getting a BMW
Dear German car designers:
Please stop putting the climate controls in a menu on the screen. Instead of me being distracted by my phone, I’m distracted by changing the AC speed when it should just be a knob 🙃🙃🙃
Like my Honda Jazz...
EXACTLY. But sadly, the automakers would argue that putting it on a screen is a lot cheaper than developing physical controls.
At least Tesla also map it to the steering wheel scroll wheels, which is even better IMO
Check in the Audi E tron GT ;)
@@DevajnK At least they listened to their customers
Matt, blink 3 times if BMW is forcing you to say the design is interesting
money makes you like anything
I mean the design is interesting... in a negative way .
I know it’s a stretch for you, but only because you think it’s ugly that doesn’t mean every person thinks that way, I for example like the design and think it looks futuristic
@@cediB01 You do know that BMW themselves have researched how many there is that actually likes this buttugly design and the horrible front end on the 4 series? Wanna know what the result was? 1/5 likes it, that proves this design is garbage.
@@cediB01 Sir, you are free to like it, but bluntly put, by liking it you're admitting you don't have taste or don't understand what a good design is. It's a terrible design, car designers on UA-cam have explained how. Respectfully I suggest you visit an optician. (
I really like yours reviews. Keep going
incredible review and you are hysterical, thanks!
I can’t believe how BMW is so good to find engineers and so bad with the designers.
A me piace (IT)
I like it (EN)
it seems chinese people really like these new designs... so considering they sell more in China.... well...
No one’s complaining about how big Audi’s grills are, those things literally cover the entire front of the car
@@morganangel340 except
China are pushing their people to buy Chinese products and not any of that foreign rubbish
Well said Sir..
That grill was clearly inspired by someone’s photocopied butt print.
Maybe the designer's own SIGNATURE
🤣Yeah maybe...
It’s horrendous!
Or maybe 2 thumbprints together?
Here before this blows up lol
Your advice have so much value for us 😄
Just bought one. Will be delivered next week Friday. Did a testdrive last week and I love the looks, the interior, the space and the luxury. Great driving. Comfort and power! Don’t like most of the pictures on the internet but visit the dealer and meet the car in real life. Imposing!
This applies to all new BMW designs. They look terrible on pictures at first glance, hence all the hate on the internet. But in person, they look way better and most people tend to get to like and prefer them actually. A shame those haters will never get to see or own a new BMW.
@@W4r34rt I find some BMW models that look great on pictures and look even better in real life. Some of the models though, are just failed design like this one and look as bad also in real life. But of course it boils down to personal taste, some poople like a little chaos and thats allright.
“Just go right ahead and buy it” (unless you have eyes, in which case avoid it)
Ha ha ha
Just go ahead and buy it... oh wait... it's like 80000 Euros. I'll just ride my bike instead, thank you.
Some good cash was given by BMW. Only blind person could buy this car.
Just cover your eyes when you enter the car. You won't see it while driving it.
I will keep my current refrigerator. Thank you very much.
This guy does the most interesting, funny, thorough, reviews I have seen on the internet. He knows his stuff and makes it very interesting.
i honestly don't understand the dislike of the design. I absolutely love how it looks, and just bought one recently. It looks great outside, it looks great inside, and it drives great. it's an awesome vehicle. although, part of the reason mine looks so great is due to the "blue ridge mountain" color along with the titanium bronze trim package! great combination!
Because it's probably one of the ugliest cars ever designed.
It's an incredible piece of engineering, shame it looks a little weird though
into every corner before you 👏✍️🤟👋🤚🤜🤛
Once she gave her a little cap 😑☺️😋
grandmother, and that she ☣️☢️🔞📵🚷⚠️
A little??
A little weird? That's an understatement
_"...and ofcourse, I'm gonna launch it...because I'm Mat Watson!"_
How cool is that😂
Not very cool at all ...just a bit naff!
IKR
Amazing features, beautiful interior, its almost like they benchmarked a Tesla before designing this car, then tried to improve on it. This bodes well for the future more affordable German vehicles.
Is this what I diehard BMW fan says? You got 27 likes which is curious. Yet 90% of the comments complain how ugly it is. Shame to buy a car and 90% of people on the road think it’s ugly haha. 🤷🏼♂️
@@ibsn87 I was referring to the interior, not the fugly monkey but grill (WTF grill on an electric vehicle). Just noting that it's a step in the right direction.
The car is ahead of what's on the road. I have seen and driven in person and it is beautiful.
This BMW is salvaged in spirit since you reviewed it.
I laughed so hard when the BMW badge came off 😂
As soon as mat opened the boot, the back end, looked like the back end of a Renault 5 turbo! 😂😂😂
Omfg you’re right! I would drive around with the boot open😂😭
That's the first thing I thought about!! 😂😂😂
@@robotmedia5478 just completely remove the boot lid haha!
I thought of that too, I’m glad I’m not the only one
it actually reminded me of the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer with the boot open
I saw one at the BMW dealer today and I like it a lot more in person. I think it looks quiet good and the interior is lovely.
Sorry Matthew just no. When you get a chance to reevaluate the car from outside the showroom avoiding any influence from the gas BMW are pumping into the Showroom. Enjoy stay safe and plenty of fresh air. That aside it’s practical brilliant at water boarding sports.
Great video!
I am looking forward to the day when BMW's design dept realise how beautiful their cars looked in the 80s.
If you don't go with the time, you go with the time. You will always prefer the thing which you saw during your childhood. But that's not how progress works.
@@peterlustig6888 I agree to a degree, but that being said I'm 20 and I much prefer the look of the cars of 50s to 80s era than anything past 1990.
It’s ok to change the looks of things, but in BMW’s case, I agree their cars are less aesthetically appealing. That’s not only compared with their old cars, but with other modern cars. Having said that, I totally understand how others may love it
BMW don't want to seel electric cars by the look of this...awful design 👍
Bmw current design language only caters for one demographic, the Chinese Market. Hence the major change to the 'kidney' grill as the Chinese Market absolutely loves hideous big f**koff grills.
That into transition was smooth. “Because I’m Matt Watson…”
Facts
Exactly 💯bro
ua-cam.com/video/d7BzVn81Gwcu/v-deo.html4u4
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Yes L Lawliet
That car really is an impressive feat of engineering it's a shame though that it looks absolutely revolting.
I think it looks fine. No worse than most SUV’s.
I think you meant to say "What a God-awful piece of SHIT"
@@irw4350 from the outside yes but not from the inside
@@Future183 The inside is a failure with a huge beautiful display but no buttons or dials. Tesla does that for cost cutting, can't believe BMW is doing the same.
@@Chopper153 thats the future, I mean, if you say that, you're probably more of a person who prefers button cell phones instead of touchscreens, and I think it looks cleaner without buttons
Hopefully it'll allow you to make adjustments while the vehicle is moving. It would really suck to have to pull over every single time you need to go into the menu.
This thing looks like a concept car that was designed in the 80s for a low budget movie that never came into production.
So true
Agree
WoooW chill that was too harsh
Classic 😂😂
This has some truth to it. The auto industry moves incredibly SLOW. The design for the components of the car you see today could have been finalized 20 years ago.
BMW-design team: "Guys, you know how Mat always gets upset over fake exhaust tips? Let´s do something different." - Mat: "What the heck is this?"
You can never be hated and loved at the same time
Doesnt make sense. BMW has the least amount of fake exhaust tips out of all the German brands to begin with
I like it! Cool video!
I like the big screen updating interior like merc
That's quite a bit of "looking away" while trying to find Sports Mode - these screens may be becoming a bit distractingly dangerous.
not when the car can drive itself
@hon solo a second is all it takes sometimes
@hon solo or if a small child or deer comes onto the road really fast. What you said is pretty stupid, I've seen plenty of men that can't drive for shit
@hon solo Um-
Becoming a bit distractedly dangerous? They are without a doubt distracting, since you can't control them by feel, you have to read them. If it doesn't make driving easier or safer, its certainly not an improvement.
This is what my homework looked like (when I did it 1 minute before the class starts).
I have just ordered one, looking forward to it 🙂
regarding the complaint about the covers in the back , they do have a place to go. if you lift up the under-trunk storage where the cable is kept, there are slots for them to slide into, keeping them hidden away and out of the way. Also regarding the charging, you mention a 7kw wallbox, but you can use up to 11kw level2 charging. i have a 9.6kw charger for mine (40amp) and it charges plenty fast. i charge it 1-2 times per week. from 20-ish to 80%, if you need more speed than that, then you can get a 50amp charger to get 11kw out of it.
That grill god damn it, stop it BMW, you need help !
I doubt you can afford it so why do you care about a rich fucker's car looks
the grill looks sh*t no doubt
@@murica7095 LOL! When these cars depreciate - and they depreciate very fast - they will be driven by poor people everywhere, at least here in Eastern Europe. People wil take out loans just to drive BMWs. But maybe even them will finally switch to smth new.
@@shohamroshan yeah😐
@@murica7095 It's not that expensive.
*electric car designs has a loooong way to go lol*
It's like they cant figure out how they want these e-cars to look like!! 🙂😐
They want these electric cars to be unmistakable but the design language has not caught up
U should probably see the e-tron GT, that being said most EVs apart from that look kinda weird
@@sasstudio7671 Porsche EVs look good, Volvo EVs look good as well, even Polestars one, and many Chinese EVs look good too
@Kaif Din 😂
@Kaif Din Thats because they knew the folk that drive.them are also high on coke
I love this design!
I think the most good looking bmw cars in 2021 no one can beat👍👍👍
Honestly did they hire the old peugeot designer for these new car designs damn man, while audi is killing it with designs you get this as competition 😂😭
It’s like Peugeot got old bmw designers and bmw got old Peugeot designers!
Imagine if merc and audi got compared to this...... Oh wait
Can’t lie tho, Audi’s designers are killing it. I’d say I like the RS E-Tron GT more than the EQE; it looks so much better
It's like Chris Bangle is back xD
The face looks like that of the new Honda hybrid compact SUV...
10:30 Sorry Mickey… I’m dying 😂😂.
I love the BMW IX
Another nice flick Matt, but the EQC has also 500 litre luggage capacity. Reckon you're referring to the Audi E-tron which has 660 litres :-) Cheers PS: Can you please do a Polestar 2 test with the new 476 bhp upgrade vs standard?
How could BMW R&D even believe this exterior design is acceptable?
It's the new Pontiac Aztek of the GENERATION!
The Aztek was cooler
"Sustainability" is new favorite corpo-word.
There are tax credits associated with them hitting these check marks
"vegan leather" is a cool word for plastic.
The eco warriors eat it up. If they just use the right words then people drool over whatever new EV it is as the savior of the planet.
I love the design!
When bmw bought out the new 5 series… like the 2005 model shape, everyone thought it was ugly… now I think it’s a superb looking car, I think this will be similar
actually 5 series still looks shitty today. Unless it's M5
@@user-og3lo7em1o m5 is the same shape as any other 🤷♂️
@@Nick-Emery Nah, m5 is m5
When BMW itself starts to look like a Chinese BMW knockoff back in the days. 🤣
Because the Chinese like that kind of style🤦♂️😑
Surprise! The ix IS designed by a Chinese Designer, Tianyuan Li.
You've hit the nail on the head. My glasses started fogging up when I saw the front. Back end looks good though.
“Upstairs at TKMAX” crystal switches. At least they are optional.
Love my Audi etron 55 sportback even more after seeing this ...
nice design! Top BMW
12:50 oh now we can use the sunroof for horror movie ☠️ nice feature 🙌
Pretty much ran down to the comment section to say this and saw your comment :D
@@rakeshiyer5637 we thought of the same thing 😂
he said he's tired of dogging
I imagine the best thing about driving it is not being able to see the exterior...
😹 best comment ever. It seems like there was 2 teams that didn’t like each other that was forced to come together to create a car. Let’s create ugly exterior CHECK, let’s create bling bling interior with no consistent design flow CHECK. High 5 goal achieved.
Agreed, you wouldn't buy it to show it off
Totally agree, this car makes me wanna pucke
After m3 nad xm this doesnt look do bad
Hopefully the non-enthusiast buyers will think the same, this car won’t sell good and then they’ll bring another design team.
The inside is Beautiful👌🏿
My dad bought a BMW IX50 and trust me the car actually looks good in full black with gold details.
I cant thank Porche enough for not falling into this minimalist trend.
It takes so much courage to design those grotesque lines/curves. BMW, once again, got an another Chris Bangle! But only much twisted! 😁
Come back Chris Bangle all is forgiven.
I've always loved almost all of Chris' designs, apart from the old 7
i absolutely love the design of the ix
please can you include a review of the sound system in your reviews
Hey Matt, when are you doing a full review of the i4 M50? Keen to see your thoughts!
September 13
@@Y4vuz12 don’t see it; only review was at the reveal of the i4 in July and that wasn’t the driving review.
@@peters147 sorry I meant October 13.
This makes anything Chris Bangle designed look like a stunner.
I've got a mint condition 2007 650i in White. I've been saying it's going to be worth something someday!
I had one and I still agree with you.
I've got a 2007 Z4 coupe and think it looks great as does the same era 6 series. Most of the others from the Bangle days haven't improved much with age unfortunately.
One has to go deep into several sub menus to change the fan speed or adjust the climate system. Brilliant to watch for dynamic familiar buttons to change the climate when one is driving in heavy traffic in 90 mph. Fantastic traffic safety thinking, Bmw! Thanks a lot!
Or, if you REALLY want to change anything on the car, you simply say: "Hey BMW - Set Fan Speed to 3" or "SET INTERIOR TEMP to 75 Degrees" - works great. Can control even the windows, seat massagers...everything has a voice control. Just ask.
maybe there was an update? because that definitely is not true today. the temperature is at the bottom of the home screen. and if you want to change fan speed for whatever reason, there's a climate button in the center of the bottom of the home screen. you click that and you have all the climate controls right there, 1 touch away. so, hurray for OTA updates perhaps. i do miss physical buttons, and hope manufacturers come back around to that, but if not, a single touch away should be what most things are.
Amazing design IMO
“A common symptom of covid is loss of taste.”
People who say the iX is starting to grow on them: *laughs nervously*
you're poet mate
tbh i really like it. the front is growing on me like the new m4 did.
@@egooooooooo Congrats, you’re unique but wrong
@@alh06 just like how your moms birth control was the wrong pill so we have you now
@@egooooooooo That was the saddest attempt at a burn Ive heard in a while
Matt making funny glove box sounds.. I thought the Glove Box opening made that sound 😂😂 4:55
11:56 hilarious 😂😂. journalism at its peak
I hated it at first because of the exterior. But I am in love with it now. Complete redesign of everything, the engineering, the balance. Bmw deserves more credit. Bmw and audi leaders in electric class.
I took one out for a test drive today and really liked it. We own a 2016 and a 2019 X5 (both 5.0's) and the power of the iX feels faster. Smooth and quiet. Will wait for the 3rd generation most likely.
not really :/
did bmw unintentionally adopting an "i'm trying hard to be euro" Chinese design language?
BMW, MB are doing the same thing.. Chinese design language to sell more at their biggest marketplace, where owning one of those badges can be considered as a symbol of success, ridiculous cultural stuff in many Asian countries.
@@macdds makes sense. whereas Asian Manufacturers hire European Car Designers. Euro Marques has their crosshairs targeted the Lucrative Chinese Market.
The back looks okay, the front is just laughably bad, and the tacky pattern on the grille makes it even worse
11:57 the way he puts water in the washer resevoir 😂
I like how it looks.
Never mind the car, that beautiful nature view it's gorgeous👌❤️
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@@huawafabe lucky you 🙂
Mat Watson on (nearly) every controversial BMW car designs:
It's growing on me.
I want him review Multipla!!!
Same here
To be honest they grow on me as well, the new M3 and M4 look fabulous on the road compared to other performance cars in that price range
Ive seen one of the new beemers with that type of grill for real and and Im still trying to forget the horror of it! Cant unsee that !
You can get in really trouble by not puting front license plate in Poland (potential speed camera evasion etc.). I mean more than just a ticket. More then half of 3's and 4's I've seen on the road.
And all you say to pełne: look, I just can't afford Alpina... Yes, they make their incarnations of those models with nice, "old" grill:)
It looks cool, i like the outlook, must be eye-catching on the street
Actually, one drove into the car park of a pub we were having lunch at near Biggin Hill. It was black with black wheels and we both thought it was a modern hearse.
BMW has a winner. Super cool look, great interior and German driving. I love it!
Maybe in a dark color the front wouldn't be so bad. But I'll say the vehicle is impressive. I think this has a pretty nice edge on the model x mainly because of the significantly cheaper price tag though you do lose some comparatively. A buyer will just need to figure out what they want and will use it for. I hope BMW comes out with a model y competitor in the $50k range with a decent battery range.
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Some things like climate control should have just normal analogue switches. Often weather conditions change during a journey and you don't want to programme a screen to demist.
It will take 5 minutes to adjust the temperature
Beauty spot methinks 👍🏻
3:09 Floki’s laugh from the Vikings!
Haha sounds exactly like him!
Reminds me how good looking the m3s and m5s from time period of 2000 to 2010 were
This looks like pretty expensive Hyundai
Those where the days man! Heck even the e30, e36 *dreeeeewl*
I owned e36 m3, it was a snarly gnarly beast! 120km/h sideways on the motorway no problem! Ultimate driving machine
Now this is my most favourite bmw❤❤
This is by far the best car- channel!
Big mid-size SUV with a practical loading capacity of a golf. Good job BMW 👍
At least it can fit three adults in the backseat
GLC and gle coupe have even less space and are less capable so shut up
Not like you’re going to buy one so who cares
The grille could hold a VW Golf all by itself
I like most customers prefer more leg room in the cabin than load space in the boot. If you want more boot space you can always fold down the seats.
The game we used to play as a kid drawing on each other’s back am sure the designers did that
Every New BMW desingn grows on mat 🙂
Such a beauty
The looks have definitely grown on me
Hey Mat! Always fun watching your videos.
Question: Would you get the same range going the reverse route? For range testing, you should probably start will full charge, do an uphill course, then follow it with a corresponding downhill course. This might give you a better average usage figure for range.
Over 223km, you'd need a pretty substantial elevation difference for it to really matter. Also there was a little bit of top speed testing involved in this route, so it's probably a fairly pessimistic figure.
They only have a limited amount of time with the vehicle for these press drives. They could spend all day doing a range test but then not have any time for the other segments. CarWow will likely do a more comprehensive range test when the car arrives in the UK.
Beautiful car
Please compare the IX to the X5 45e! That would be awesome.
I love this car saw it at the bmw world and the IAA can't wait to see the ix at bmw Huber car dealership where I am working 😍
BMW really thought out for this car when they said they didn’t want to listen to the community and wanted to do everything by themselves. Nailed it.
nailed the horrible looks
@@gnauben mate the grill suits on this tf you mean??
this sentence doesn't make sense.
yea they nailed it and they should get a world record for the worst car design ever
@@adityagautam7992 you joking? It's absolutely hideous
I love it !