8.5
2022 BMW iX review
This isn't BMW's first EV rodeo – but this time around it has thrown the kitchen sink at its latest creation. Is it any good?
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Paul Maric
2022 BMW iX vs 2024 Subaru Forester Comparison
BMW iX
Subaru Forester
2022 BMW
iX
vs
2024 Subaru
Forester
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.5
7.9
0.0
Based on the BMW iX xDRIVE50 SPORT
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$38,690 - $50,140
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CarExpert's Take
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Healthy equipment list
- Incredibly quiet and smooth
- iDrive 8 is a massive step forward for in-car technology
Misses
- Doesn't handle like a BMW should
- Limited to sub-200kW fast charging
- Seat upholstery may not be kid-friendly
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Solar Control Glass (+$1,000)
NA
Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 240kW - 455kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 630Nm - 1100Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
