BMW introduced its first electric SUV, the iX back in December 2021. It is offered in India in only one variant: xDrive40. Focused on making the change happen, BMW iX offers a high range of 425 km on a single charge, making it one of the highest-range offering electric cars in India.

It is ideal for someone looking for a high-range luxurious SUV with a plethora of features and performance capabilities. It offers a wide range of features, both convenience and safety. It also offers thrilling performance and an overall SUVish driving experience. Let's take a look at everything this all-electric SUV has to offer.

The latest model that is being sold in India was launched in December 2021. It is expected to get an update this year, i.e. 2023 but it is yet to be confirmed. BMX iX is offered in one variant only: xDrive40. This variant is a 5-seater variant.

The BMW iX is offered in 8 colour options: Alpine White, Mineral White, Sophisto Grey, Black Sapphire, Blue Ridge Mountain, Phytonic Blue, Storm Bay metallic, and Aventurine Red metallic.

BMW iX is being sold in India via CBU(Completely Built Unit) import and rivals the likes of Mercedes Benz EQC, Audi e-Tron, and Jaguar I-Pace. The first lot of the BMW iX was sold on the very first day of being launched. BMW iX is based on the company's CLAR platform that uses fibre and aluminium (most of the aluminium used is recycled). It gets a range of 425 km. Globally, a higher-spec xDrive 50 variant is also sold which has a range of 611 km.

BMW iX is a sharp-looking electric SUV with angular design cues and several EV-specific bits that set iX apart from the IC BMWs. The front kidney-shaped grille has been sealed as there is no need for air cooling for a radiator. Instead, the grille houses various cameras, radar, and sensors that are used in the driver assistance system.


In addition, the plastic grille is self-healing. The iX gets sleek front headlamps as well as taillamps. Other design elements of this electric SUV are the frameless windows, fixed clamshell-style bonnet, flush-fitting door handles, side skirts, and tapered glasshouse. It also gets 21-inch tyres which have been optimized for better aerodynamics. BMW has designed iX in order to reduce the coefficient of drag to 0.25!

The two motors on both axles are capable of churning out 326 hp of power and a peak torque of 630 Nm. It gets a 71 kWh battery pack that is able to offer a claimed range of 425 km. The iX gets an all-wheel drive system with an automatic transmission only. The top speed of the BMW iX is 200 kmph and the electric SUV takes just 6.1 seconds to reach 100 from 0 kmph. The charging time with the AC wall charger is 7.25 hours.

The driving experience of the BMW iX is quite smooth and quiet, thanks to its electric powertrain. It has quick acceleration and responsive handling, making it a pleasure to drive. The iX has a low center of gravity, which makes it feel agile and sporty on the road. It also features BMW's latest technology, including advanced driver assistance systems, a digital instrument cluster, and a large infotainment screen.

The interior of the iX is spacious and comfortable, with high-quality materials and a modern design. Overall, the BMW iX provides a luxurious and refined driving experience, combining the latest technology with the practicality of an SUV.

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