thumb|Rear view The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW.
It was unveiled in concept form named Vision iNext at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, and then as fully production-ready in November 2020.
The iX is the first purpose-built electric vehicle by BMW since the i3 from 2013, and the fourth BMW i sub-brand model.
The iX nameplate was chosen to signify the model’s position at the top of the electric i line-up and its role in showcasing technology.
Specifications
The BMW iX is built around the CLAR version of BMW’s fifth-generation electric drivetrain architecture and an aluminum spaceframe.
The electric platform is a "totally new development", though it is "highly compatible" with the modular CLAR platform.
This shared chassis componentry allows BMW to produce the iX alongside combustion engines at the Dingolfing plant.
The body is made out of a combination of high-strength steel, aluminium, thermoplastics and carbonfibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) to keep weight as low as possible.
The front features a similar kidney grille to the G22 4 Series, which contains camera, radar and other sensors.
The iX resembles the G05 X5 in length and width, but with the roof height of an G06 X6 and the wheel size of an X7.
It has a 0.25 drag coefficient.
BMW says the vehicle's low aerodynamic profile improved its WLTP range by around 40 miles.
xDrive40
In this variant, the battery has a net capacity of 71 kWh (76.6 kWh gross).
It is able to DC fast charge at up to 150 kW using a CCS connector, being able to charge from 10% to 80% in about 31 minutes.
The xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport variants both come with dual motors and produce a combined  and  of torque.
Its  sprint time is 6.1 seconds; the top speed is .
xDrive50
In this variant, the battery has a net capacity of 105 kWh (111.5 kWh gross).
It is able to DC fast charge at up to 200 kW, being able to charge from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes or less.
As for home charging, an 11 kW charger will be able to fully charge the battery from empty in around 11 hours.
This version produces  and  of torque.
Its  sprint time is 4.6 seconds.
Safety
BMW iX Rated 5 stars in Euro NCAP Equipment
The BMW iX features a new version of BMW’s iDrive that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen to form a single curved unit.
The system comes with an upgraded version of BMW’s personal voice assistant and retains the iDrive controller.
It comes standard with a hexagonal steering wheel.
Other available options include a head-up display, a Harman Kardon surround-sound setup with 18 speakers (including four built into headrests) and a pair of subwoofers fitted under the rear seats, a Bowers & Wilkins audio system setup with 30 speakers (including eight built into headrests) and "4D Audio" capability, and M Sport styling.
It is the first luxury car to feature built-in 5G technology that allows it over-the-air functionality.
The iX has 20 times the on-board computing power of previous BMW models, allowing it to process double the amount of data coming from cameras and sensors mounted.
This will allow for a high level of automated driving capability and an extensive range of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technology.
The grille comes with a self-healing coating that can smooth-out scratches and small chips to make sure that the sensors can always "see" clearly.
BMW hinted at Level 3 autonomous driving when it unveiled the iNext concept.
However, any mention of iX’s self-driving capabilities were absent from the official release.
Markets
Malaysia
The BMW iX became available to order in Malaysia in August 2021, in xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport variants.https://paultan.org/2021/08/26/bmw-ix-xdrive40-ev-suv-launched-in-malaysia/ In less than a week after its introduction here, BMW Malaysia recorded a total of 64 pre-bookings for the new EV SUV.https://paultan.org/2021/08/31/bmw-ix-xdrive40-malaysia-64-units-booked/ Thailand
The BMW iX became available to order in Thailand in 14 June 2021, in xDrive50 Sport variant.https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-bmw-ix-ev-thailand/ Taiwan
The BMW iX became available to order in Taiwan in May 2021, in xDrive40 and xDrive50.
India
The BMW iX became available in India from 13 December 2021.
Models
BMW Vision iNEXT
The BMW Vision iNEXT was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.
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