BMW iX M60 - FULL Review 

BMW iX M60 or the X5 xDrive50e plug-in hybrid?

Great review including the history

I appreciate your candor that while you overall like the iX that you are not hesitant to point out what could have been done differently/better. Enjoyed the visuals, especially since coincidently mine is literally identical to your press car. Have 775 very enjoyable miles on it. Thanks Horatio.

Well balanced. Practical appraisal. Nicely done.

Great review 👍🏻 I’m enjoying my iX which arrived in mid December ⚡️😊 I have the same colour interior, Mocha with the Clear and Bold controls too

Stop Go traffic is exactly why you should buy the M60 over the 50..... The acceleration is awesome, and much more brutal than the 50. Plus I do like to show off 😂😂

I bought the iX 50 in December and absolutely love it. Granted I have a short work commute and we have another SUV we use for longer trips so I recognize it’s not for everyone. But the luxury and quiet interior are addicting, and the thrill of that massive torque is amazing. Btw I’m sure that B&W sound system is incredible, but the Harmon Kardon sounds really good, too. Only thing I’d change for next time is getting the leather seats instead of the Sensatec and also the luxury console.

Excellent review. Very thorough. Would you please provide me with the complete specs for the version you are testing - color, interior, wheel size, etc. Thank you.

Thanks for providing us with this review. This information is super helpful !! I had been waiting for yours ever since you replied to my comment on a previous video. Please also review from perspective of: Usage of trunk space for international size luggage, carry ons, baby stroller etc ? How to get tether for baby seat which normally would go under the headrest space to the hook in the back of the car to work with this iX seat design ? Can three average adults (~ 5'11'') sit in this side by side in the rear ? Bowers Wilkins vs HK Stereo system ? Parking assistant and Memorized parking review

I hear the ix40 might be finally coming to US.. Hopefully you can do a review of it when it arrives!

I totally agree with the front center console and the lack of thigh support. I test drove one and just couldn't get over those things. I chose the new X5 phev. Love it!

The range is amazing. The features are luxury. There is more room in the interior than the X5. I love the M60 speed and the displays. I will say the USB c placement for recording is wack and the cupholders are dumb. And for sure there should be more front storage. The ship deck thing in the front is not needed. And the thigh support would be amazing. I’m 5”10. I also with the sunroof had a cover. I don’t get all these car manufacturers making all glass roofs. It’s an oven. Mine is ceramic wrapped but California isn’t a cold state for the most part. And I don’t get that.

Great review! iX M60 is about the same size as the Model X, which is 3" longer and 550# lighter.

Thanks for video, do you think this iX can go off road or not

grill is growing on me, but i'm hoping there will be some aftermarket options for this and i4. I'm thinking Euro style plates in the front till then.

Good video Horatiu. I saw you probably have the OS9 or OS8.5. I was wondering whether you think OS9 will be available in the future for cars such as the ix1 build before 11-23. Its a really shame I cant download any apps like netflix or youtube while charging my iX1.

So from what u'v explained,does it mean when the 2024/5 iX5 & iX3 come out the iX will end??.by the way I love the iX unreservedly.

My 2023 BMW does not have Augmented Reality or highway assistance, it allows you not to touch the steering wheel for a long time, but in my car it immediately asks you to put your hands on the steering wheel after half a minute. Can you please tell me how to update this somehow? The dealer said it was only available on '24 models. Is it really not possible to reprogram this?

I have had my iX M60 nearly 18 months I love the car I go out and drive the car just because I can I disagree the 50 is as good as the 60 just gives you such a buzz. I tried both, I get a regular 310 actual miles in the summer and around 270 in the winter, I live in UK. I intend to keep this car as even with the newer stuff rolling off the line. This car is still way ahead of most. I tried the I7 m60 it felt like a barge with nowhere near the performance. I looked at the i5 and frankly, I think it looks boring just my opinion.

J'aime beaucoup le BMW IX M60.

I actually like it as it is and i'd get it if i could

I’ve been very critical of bmw design especially on certain models. It show in the iG comments and on here. That said, I love the iX. I got the chance to take it for a spin. I don’t like battery cars except the iX & Taycan Turbo S. Would love to have iX M60 as a second owner. I can see this as a nice daily commuter.

If money is no issue get the m60? Is the handling and brakes better on the 60? I value comfort but wondering about handling and brakes

As far as I can tell, the rear-axle steer is still M60 only (unless you find a used 50 with it optioned).

Fantastic review video you’ve made. The car is a looker for sure but I’m with you on the center console area. The emptiness looks like that of a van where the passenger can see the pedals on the driver side! This is not cool at all and in my opinion is anti-luxury. The lack of a proper console is a design mistake for such a vehicle. They put one in the new X1 and X2 now but not in the IX!!! Come on BMW.

@johnnywilliams5091 0 seconds ago This is a great review and I think it’s pretty accurate. The main differences I feel people should know about are that you cannot get rear axle / active steering on the M50, you’re forced to get the sport design exterior on the M 60 which then might influence your color choices for the car because of what you mentioned about making the look more acceptable, The boot is smaller than the X5 so that can make quite a difference to those carrying a lot of stuff it is simply not as big, you cannot get the soft close doors as a standalone option. Instead, you must get the glass controls and wood paneling underneath that that doesn’t look as good with the interior color combinations of which there are not many. There are limited external colors for the car also. To answer your question directly, the hybrid X5 or the IX? If you plan on routinely taking long trips, go for the hybrid. Otherwise, the IX is a nicer drive. I’m tall too and I miss the thigh support but it’s OK. An important thing to note, you cannot get the Bowers and Wilkins audio on the X5 hybrid. You’re forced to get the M version of the X5 car for a lot more money. You mentioned the IX was one of the quietest cars you’ve ever driven, but the 2019 version of the X5 that allowed you to purchase acoustic glass was also very quiet. BMW removed this option and others from the lower trim X5 versions, like active steering, heated cup holders, bowers and Wilkins and soft close doors. So you can get better options and more effective tech on the iX than on the X5 unless you get the M version, even then the price on the iX is lower in many cases with incentives. Really, aside from Active Steering iX50 is enough. It’s not as powerful as the M60 but it’s very very powerful. The M60 is so ridiculously fast that you can’t effectively use the power. Also make note that there is no “frunk” on the iX. Overall great review really good job

My advise is to lease and not buy the iX. The battery technology is older and it will be out of date by the time the lease is up. Electric vehicles are like cell phones these days. The technology is moving too fast and you don't want to be stuck with a $100K car that you lose money on :( I also don't agree with you on the iX 50 vs. iX M60 comments at the end of the video. The iX 50 is mushy and bouncy to drive in stock form and it requires upgrades to include air suspension, active steering, rear axle steering and let's not forget the amazing B+W sound system. If you can get the M60 at a discount, then why wouldn't you? I got close to $20K off MSRP. How are those Bridestone tires working out in the winter in Chicago? I got them on my M60 with the 22s. I paid for performance tires, but they are actually all season tires developed by Bridgestone specifically for the iX. I was going to swap them out for Michelin Pilot AS Sports, but if they are actually good in the winter, I'll keep them.

Great VIDEO, BMW cheapout, they could literally remove that rear seat tunnel and choice Not to do it.....

Those cup holders….😂😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡😝

The self driving is way too sensitive in BMW’s. Just scratch our nose or adjust your sunglasses and it will complain.

It's good to be objective, but as with any press car, you still have to say nice things, otherwise, you will be blacklisted and not get another car from the manufacturer for a while.

Of course X5. V8 power is life. Electric cars are gays

You repeat yourself too often and prolong things you went over. Too much on little things.. ;-(

This has got to be the ugliest SUV on the road🤮

Uselessss ! Let’s ban these tanks.

Bro, how many times you have to reference your height, we get it. You think you're tall

Excellent review. Very thorough. Would you please provide me with the complete specs for the version you are testing - color, interior, wheel size, etc. Thank you.