17,000 Miles in the BMW iX | What It’s Like to Live with BMW’s Luxury Electric SUV 

Great to see bmw reliability and luxury is top of line again.

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

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.

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.

I have a BMW i4 and I absolutely love it. Not one issue ever in one year of ownership.

I actually don’t mind the looks of the iX. Yes, it’s polarizing, but so was the i3 10 years ago.

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!

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'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!

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.

Edmunds, you guys are trying too hard to be funny.

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.

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.

Idk ive been seeing IX on road and the more i see it the more i like it. Idk it’s different

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).

0:00 to 0:16 have to the best funny introduction start ever 😂😂😂

I love the iX and its design, it’s quirkiness reminds me of the i3 and I loved the i3

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

I love my IX! And it isn’t that ugly!I get compliments every day!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ?

After 2021 , bmws are on par with Toyota for reliability. Infact , as far as new gen cars considered , bmw is most reliable brand .

Sorry Edmunds but I do not share your strong opinion on the looks. Made the video quite off for me...

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.

Great video!!

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.

haha these vids have just enough cheese to get a good chuckle watching. thank you

Great review!

I get hurt every time people calling it ugly. I really believe the exterior is as beautiful as the interior.

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.

Awesome EV

Great review specially those of us looking to snag one used!

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.

Actually I like the design of iX. So far, iX is the best SUV in EV market. Cannot wait to see coming LCI.

iDrive 8.5 fixed the climate control settings! This review is outdated.

How you can call this car ugly is beyond me. Sure, it's no beauty queen, but ugly? Far from it.

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!

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 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!

Mine is so comfortable. The large battery is essential as you can do 500km at real speeds across country

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.

ix is a beautifully crafted vehicle. people who think its ugly probably don't have the money to purchase one.

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

Just drove one of these for the first time today damn, I liked it lol

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.

It’s actually not bad looking and trust me it grows on you because of how good it is.

hilarious video!

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.

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 🤦🏻‍♂️

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder buddy....

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.

Cheers mate

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 real issue is that it doesn't hold value, like most EV's now. You can buy a lightly used one for 30% off.

- 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.

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.

Little dude: this car is so ugly. Every single comment: this car is beautiful. 😂😂😂

Looks good

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.

Fun review. Thanks. That asymmetrical whackjob upholstery looks kinda gross too, but hey at least it's comfortable.

Shoutout to Rex for the PHS Bulldogs sweatshirt!

1:35 Huh? I like the way it looks from the side and rear. I get why people don't like the front though.

Great suv, I'd buy it again, even the iX 40 is very fast and has good range

It looks better in black. It hides the schnoz.

This is one a EV I like inside and out 🤍😊 well done BMW……Excellent review 🥇

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 wish you had got it in black for obvious reasons as then I would possibly buy it. 11:04

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...

No sunroof and in the cold I don’t get good range

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

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?

Which Mercedes is that?

I agree that I’m not a fan of this large kidney grill but it’s far better than many others.

Adjusting crz control distance = use shortcuts....

i get why boomers dont like its looks. Honestly it looks super futuristic and amazing from outside.

it's what's on the inside that counts

The reviewer appears to be looking for negative comments, which are mainly subjective.

I personally agree it's ugly and that factor alone has kept me from purchasing this car. Obviously that's a personal opinion, and lots of people of here like the way it looks, which is great! Ultimately for me, I'm willing to spend $100K on a car, but it's gotta have a design I like on both the outside and inside. The lack of buttons and controls is also a concerning issue, which nearly all auto makers seem to be falling into.... the Tesla "me too" everything on a screen pit of despair I'd say. But I'll give it some time, they might add a button back here and there. As to the BMW design issues. I honestly don't get it. I think most of their cars are ugly. Mercedes EVs are even worse. Maybe Porsche will do better as the Taycan is gorgeous in person and new Macan looks good so far (still waiting to see the new Macan in person).

I would like to ask Edmunds why you classify it as an SUV? It is just a station wagon, may be raised a little. It can't go offroad, it is no more sporty than an Audi Avant so why SUV? It seems as though nowadays we call anything that isn't a saloon a SUV!

😀👍👍👍

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.

Funniest review ever 🤣🤣🤣. Loved it.

All the exterior comments are stretches. Get a different color and it’s totally different.

And one more thing can’t drive over the speed limits will not get good range

Hey it’s not that ugly. It took a year to grow on me though.😂😅😅

You just lost so much credibilty by using the glass to hold the door. Psycho...

The rear of this car rivals the Pontiac Aztec in beauty.

We get it… you think it’s ugly. It’s subjective and you ruin the video by constantly commenting on it.

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!

I loved this recap/review, mainly because they talked about the "elephant in the room" (how ugly it is). But I feel like they did it in a lighthearted way. For some reason, entities like Consumer Reports and Inside EV's barely mention styling, and I think looks are still the reason most people are attracted to a car in the first place. I'm glad the iX performed well, and it does have a nice interior.....but man is it hideous. PS it's really, really expensive too. Starts at almost $90K and can easily go well into six figures.

The proof thats its truly ugly are 99% of the comments trying to explain why its not.

Amazing how an iX can be called ugly,.then what do u call Tesla's???....

If they'd only figure out how to apply German engineering to the exterior. This thing is plain fugly. Loving our Mach E, though.