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The Electric BMW iX Isn't Actually That Ugly And It Gives The Tesla Model X A Run For Its Money

BMW seems to have made an effective machine for taking money from both rich people and Tesla

The Verdict

Honestly? I think BMW has a winner here. For people looking to spend over $80 grand on a large, all-electric, very premium SUV, there’s going to be the comparison between iX and the Tesla Model X.

While I think the Tesla has some significant packaging and tech advantages over the BMW, the build quality and interior design of the BMW are significantly better than those of the Model X. Plus, the BMW is not saddled with a stupid, gimmicky yoke steering wheel, and it will likely offer a better service and support experience.

The Model X is tough competition, as are up-and-coming offerings from Volvo, Audi, and others. But BMW has a very capable player in the premium electric SUV arena, and I bet we’ll end up seeing a lot of these things on the road.

So you better get used to that face.

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The Electric BMW iX Isn't Actually That Ugly And It Gives The Tesla Model X A Run For Its Money - Jalopnik

If you’ve always longed to move at high speeds in a luxurious, maybe even showily-ostentatious and technology-packed panic room, but you hate gasoline and desperately want to rid yourself of $83,200, then holy crap is today a good day for you. That’s because BMW’s new electric SUV, the BWW iX...
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More big kidney grilles coming to future BMW products, company VP says

BMW Vice President Adrian Van Hooydonk has confirmed that upcoming products from the Bavarian manufacturer will adopt the large kidney grilles as seen on the current BMW 4 Series. Beyond this, he also confirms that upcoming products will remain uniquely distinctive.

Speaking to BMWblog, Van Hooydonk says “I would say we are in a constant transformation because the speed of change in terms of technology has picked up dramatically,

“So we feel that our speed of change and design needs to grow accordingly. We are now in a period where we want to make a form language that has fewer and reduced lines. The lines that we do have should be super sharp that and meaningful and we try to actually express a character stronger character with fewer elements.

“We want each of our products to have a stronger character of its own because each of our products has different competitors, and it needs to then fend off,

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Some vertical, some horizontal: BMW’s big grilles are here to stay - report

When it comes to car design, few topics are as widely debated as BMW’s modern styling language, and more particularly, the huge grilles that we’ve seen on some of its latest products, such as the BMW 4 Series and the iX electric crossover.

But will the controversy cause BMW to tone things down a little with its future models? That certainly doesn’t appear to be the case, according to recent statements made by BMW’s design boss. In an interview with BMW Blog, Adrian van Hooydonk hinted that the oversized kidney grilles would only become more prolific in future.

“We want to spread it out a little bit more: vertical kidneys on some cars, horizontal on others,” Van Hooydonk told the publication. “We want our customers to be able to recognize the BMW in the rearview mirror, not just as a BMW but also, after a while they know what BMW that is.”

This of course means that BMW will also be looking to differentiate its various models to a greater degree, in the process avoiding the “one sausage, different lengths” philosophy that its rival from Stuttgart has often been accused of.


“We want each of our products to have a stronger character of its own because each of our products has different competitors,” the design boss said.

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Some vertical, some horizontal: BMW’s big grilles are here to stay - report

BMW has no intention of toning down its large grille designs. Here’s what we can expect from future BMWs:
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BMW Said It Will Stop Making Internal Combustion Engines In Munich By 2024

The automaker wants half of its car sales to be all-electric by 2030.

BMW said Friday that it would stop making internal combustion engines at its Munich plant by 2024, in another step towards going even more in the direction of electric. This is not an end to new internal combustion engine production for BMW, but it feels like the beginning of the end.

From Reuters:

The ICE engines currently made in Munich will be produced in BMW’s factories in Austria and the UK in future, production chief Milan Nedeljkovic said, though cars using the engines will still be assembled at the Munich plant.

Still, by 2023 at least half the vehicles produced in Munich would be electrified - either battery electric or plug-in hybrid, the company said.

BMW has set itself a target for at least 50% of new global car sales to be electric by 2030, and CEO Oliver Zipse said at a conference last week the company would be ready with an all-electric offering if any market banned ICEs by then.

BMW’s next big EV offering — in America, at least — is the iX, which is intended to be Tesla Model X competitor and which is really quite good and, at $83,200, is significantly cheaper than the $99,990 Model X. There is also the i4, which seems like a Model 3 competitor, or possibly a Model Y competitor if you want to be generous, and starts at $56,395. The i4 will also be the first all-electric BMW M car.

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BMW Said It Will Stop Making Internal Combustion Engines In Munich By 2024 - Jalopnik

BMW said Friday that it would stop making internal combustion engines at its Munich plant by 2024, in another step towards going even more in the direction of electric. This is not an end to new internal combustion engine production for BMW, but it feels like the beginning of the end.
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BMW iX Price in SA

BMW South Africa will be launching its new iX electric vehicle locally in November 2021. See pricing details here!

The BMW iX is a radically-styled electric Sports Activity Vehicle, and is the first vehicle to be built on a new, modular and scalable toolkit that will underpin future vehicles from the BMW Group.

There’s been an intense focus on sustainability in the BMW iX project with the German carmaker claiming there’s ‘compliance with strict environmental and social standards in the extraction of raw materials, plus the use of electricity from renewable sources and a high proportion of recycled materials in the mix. The resulting carbon footprint is stated in a validation document endorsed by independent auditors. The certificate for the BMW iX xDrive40, for instance, shows its global warming potential is around 45 per cent lower than that of a Sports Activity Vehicle with a comparable diesel engine over 200,000 kilometres of use.’

While questions have been raised about the sustainability of building a green car, BMW is keen to point out the cobalt and lithium for the batteries comes from controlled sources in Australia and Morocco, the cells are manufactured using green power and the aluminium is made using electricity sourced from solar. There’s extensive use of recycled plastics and aluminium, while the cabin features FSC-certified wood, leather tanned with olive leaf extracts and other natural materials. Among the raw materials used for the floor coverings and mats are recovered fishing nets.

The new BMW iX will be available in two flavours; BMW iX xDrive50 and BMW iX xDrive40. In the flagship 50 model, there’s one electric motor on the front axle and another at the rear. There’s over 370 kW on tap and BMW claims a 0-100 kph of just under 5 seconds. The xDrive40 has just over 240 kW and is said to dash to 100 kph in just over 6 seconds.

When is the BMW iX coming to SA and how much will it cost?

According to BMW’s local website, the iX will go on sale in November 2021 with a starting price of R1 650 000, As part of the deal, BMW will offer customers a preferential interest rate, 1-year comprehensive insurance and a complementary wallbox to conveniently charge your vehicle at home.

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BMW iX Price in SA

BMW South Africa will be launching its new iX electric vehicle locally in November 2021. See pricing details here!
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BMW iX pricing confirmed for South Africa!

The all-electric BMW iX will soon be heading to South Africa as an eco-friendly SUV that doesn’t skimp out on performance. Being made available to our market are two high-end trims that boast a conclusive list of comfort features.

Kicking off the range is the BMW iX xDrive40 with a price tag of R1 650 000. This car boasts a power output of 240 kW and 630 N.m of torque which gives it an electric range of 350 km and 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 6,1 seconds.

Fitted as standard to this trim is a pair of full LED headlamps, the new curved infotainment screen (connected to a standard 12-speaker system with a 205-watt amplifier) and digital instrument cluster, a 4K rear facing camera, 2,5-zone climate control, LED ambient lighting, level two autonomous driving and other related safety features. Further convenience features include a Travel and Comfort system that fits coat hooks, tablet holders and a pair of USB-C ports to the front headrests for the convenience of the rear passengers. A 40:20:40 rear folding bench is also included in the package.

The next in the range which will act as the flagship for the time being is the BMW iX xDrive50 which will set you back by R2 175 000. This model produces 385 kW and 765 N.m of torque with a claimed range of 505 km thanks to its larger battery capacity. With this, it’ll sprint from 0-100 km/h in 4,6 seconds and hit a top speed of 200 km/h. Added to this trim as standard is air suspension.

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BMW iX pricing and model range confirmed for South Africa!

The all-electric BMW iX will soon be heading to South Africa as an eco-friendly SUV that doesn’t skimp out on performance. Being made available to our market are two high-end trims that boast a conclusive list of comfort features.
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PICS | SA-bound iX BMW's new technology flagship - we have pricing ahead of local debut

• BMW's new iX has been launched to international media.

• The all-electric iX will go on sale in South Africa at the end of November 2021.

• Pricing for the two-model line-up has also been confirmed.

The all-new all-electric iX heralds a new age in mobility for BMW and, somewhat contentiously, redefines the Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept from the Bavarian automaker. We had the opportunity to drive the newcomer in the Austrian Alps.

The new BMW iX, the pioneering technology flagship from Munich, will be available locally from the end of November, and its pricing has also been revealed… Interestingly, the iX moniker does not conform with the conventional numerical system for BMW models. Despite its traditional SAV design traits, its X nomenclature (established 30 years ago when the BMW 525iX was introduced) and featuring all-wheel drive, it is distinctly on-road biased.

Viewed by BMW as a standalone model within its range, the BMW iX will be launched in South Africa in two model variants, both equipped with an electric all-wheel drive system. In the top of the range iX xDrive50, the combined output of the drivetrain is 385kW, and in the iX xDrive40 version it is 240kW. The efficiency of the drivetrain, paired to the latest battery cell technology, results in WLTP-calculated ranges of up to 630km in iX xDrive50 and up to 425km in the iX xDrive40, as claimed by BMW.

Adding further to the exalted status, the iX is the latest in automated driving innovations, driver assistance systems, connectivity and digital services. The iX xDrive50 will be available for R2 650 000 from selected BMW dealers, with the iX xDrive40 priced at R1 650 000. Keep an eye on Wheels24 for the full first drive report.

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PICS | SA-bound iX BMW's new technology flagship - we have pricing ahead of local debut | Life

The all-new BMW iX will be sold in South Africa at the end of November 2021. The all-electric SUV will be priced from R1.6 million.
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WATCH | The first-ever BMW iX and i4 Driving and Charging

The most exacting environmental compatibility requirements have been put in place throughout the value chain and for the full life cycle of the BMW iX.

• Two variants of the BMW iX will be available from launch.

• The headlining the iX xDrive50 has a power output of more than 370kW and a range of over 600km.

• The iX is the first series-produced BMW vehicle with a hexagonal steering wheel. It also features new multifunction buttons and optional three-stage steering wheel heating control.

The BMW iX xDrive50 is an impressive full-electric SAV and serves as a good indicator of what can be expected from BMW in future. It will go on sale in South Africa at the end of November 2021 and pricing is set at R2 650 000 for the iX xDrive50 and R1 650 000 for the iX xDrive40.

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FIRST DRIVE | BMW iX: Munich's new high-tech EV flagship driven in the Austrian Alps | Life

The imposing and bold BMW iX heralds a new age in mobility for the Bavarian automaker and also redefines the Sports Activity Vehicle concept.
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BMW iX Scores 5 Stars in Euro NCAP

The BMW iX electric vehicle has done something remarkable. It achieved the highest possible five-star rating in the Euro NCAP safety assessment.

Car safety is something we take an interest in and it’s fascinating to see how far cars have come in terms of both crash avoidance as well as active safety measures. The Euro NCAP test program is brutal and the goalposts get moved very often, so if your product passed previously, you’ll likely struggle in the next year’s test. Of course, we’ve had some shockers too and few will forget the infamous zero-stars Datsun Go.

The Euro NCAP test not only focuses on the number of airbags as well as how strong the vehicle is, but also looks at the number of semi-autonomous safety features. This is the tech that will intervene if the driver isn’t paying attention, like your autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic alert to name but a few. While these sound like gimmicks, the Cars.co.za team all have had instances where their car has touched the brakes to avoid a minor incident.

In the era of the electric car, there are some additional complications. Firstly, there are the battery packs which represent a fire hazard and secondly, the packaging. Traditional internal combustion vehicles have a large heavy mass in the front of the car in the form of an engine which affects its safety rating, while electric cars have their batteries at the bottom and motors are on the axles. Despite these challenges and the strict Euro NCAP rating system, the new BMW iX came out on top when it achieved the highest possible five-star rating.

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BMW iX Scores 5 Stars in Euro NCAP

The BMW iX electric vehicle has done something remarkable. It achieved the highest possible score rating in the Euro NCAP safety assessment.
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BMW iX xDrive 40 review: the pick of the iX range?

So the little one is the best, then?

On a fairly brief encounter, it certainly seems like it. Just how fast do you need your SUV to be? Just over six seconds to 62mph is fast enough in most people’s minds, and the fact that the iX 40 saves over £20k over the next one up should prick up a few ears, even for people with swollen bank balances. A brief look at the general leasing costs also throws a bit of light on things. The iX 40 should roll in somewhere around the £925-a-month mark, with the bigger-batteried 50 more like £1,200. But more than that, it’s smooth, exceptionally quiet and with an interior that’s interesting, largely functional and fun. Save the money, go for the cheaper option.

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BMW iX xDrive 40 review: the pick of the iX range? Reviews 2023 | Top Gear

What is it? The ‘baby’ of the BMW iX range has arrived in the UK, meaning the smallest (71kWh of usable electrons) battery version of BMW’s five-seat, pure electric SUV. The most modest version of the machine the company is touting as a ‘technology flagship’. Just for reference this is the...
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