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BMW iX xDrive40 M Sport 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

I remember Ian Robertson, back when he was BMW’s boss, probably about a decade ago, talking about the emergence of new technologies and new companies and how that would affect or threaten what some now call ‘legacy’ car makers. The advantage the old guard had, he said, is that they really knew what they were doing when it came to vehicle engineering – making cars properly and sensibly. Ergonomically.

I quite like the iX, but sometimes it might be good for car makers to remember that.


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BMW iX M60

BMW iX M60 is the first ever purely electric BMW M model in the SAV segment will boast an even higher maximum output, enabling it to deliver a performance-focused take on all-electric driving pleasure.

The duo of electric motors together generate output exceeding 440 kW/600 hp. The intelligently controlled electric all-wheel drive will ensure that traction and directional stability are maximised when the drive power is channeled to the road, while the chassis technology is also being meticulously fine-tuned to match the two motors' exceptionally sporty performance profile. The classic M formula of agility, dynamism and precision will therefore shine through in the driving qualities of the BMW iX M60. And it will return a combined electric power consumption figure of 21.6 kWh per 100 kilometres (62 miles) on the test cycle, with C02 emissions of O g/km.


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BMW iX M60 Flagship Revealed

The BMW iX M60 marks the debut of a pure electric BMW M sports activity vehicle. Boasting a large battery pack and a pair of electric motors, this is one quick electric family vehicle.

The BMW iX M60 was originally earmarked for an early January 2022 introduction at CES 2022, which is an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association and hosted in Las Vegas. However, rising pandemic numbers saw a few exhibitors pull out, including BMW.

BMW instead chose to release some images accompanied by some specifications. With the claim of delivering ” a performance-focused take on all-electric driving pleasure,” the BMW iX M60 sits at the top of the iX range.

There are a pair of electric motors which combine to deliver over 440 kW. BMW claims the M60 is good for a 0-100 kph sprint time of just 3.8 seconds – impressive for a bulky electric family vehicle.

It’s not just about straight-line shenanigans either, with a clever all-wheel-drive setup and sporty chassis ensure a dynamic drive is on offer.

There’s no mention of battery capacity, but it’s likely the M60 will have the larger 111.5-kWh battery pack from the iX xDrive50. A potential range of 482 km is possible, which is just shy of the xDrive50’s 550 km. BMW does claim 21.6 kWh per 100 kilometres as far as consumption is concerned.

 
BMW iX M60 is 611bhp electric range-topper

First flagship EV from M performance division packs 811lb ft and a new style of tuning

The new iX M60 is BMW’s most powerful electric car, delivering 611bhp and 811lb ft of torque and achieving 0-62mph in 3.9sec.

It becomes BMW’s new electric flagship and, alongside the new BMW i4 M50, marks a milestone in M’s 50-year history as the sub-brand moves into electrified cars.

Priced from £111,905 and arriving this summer, the iX M60 is the third variant of the BMW iX, which was launched last year. The entry-level iX xDrive40 offers 257 miles of range and the xDrive50 up to 380 miles, while this M60 has a 357-mile range, compromised by the extra power to make it deserving of the M badge.

It shaves 0.7sec off the xDrive50’s 0-62mph sprint time and also has a top speed of 155mph to differentiate it from its siblings.

The Tesla Model X and Audi E-tron S rival features electric all-wheel drive, an actuator-based wheel-slip limitation function and M-tuned dual-axle air suspension with automatic level control – all of which “ensure hallmark M driving experience, agility and precision”, BMW claims.

 
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