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
2023 BMW iX vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison
BMW iX
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the BMW iX xDRIVE50 SPORT
Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P525 V8 (386kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryAwards
We don’t have any awards for BMW iX. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
NA
89L - 90L
303 to 1152 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$149,900
$92,402 - $217,282
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Epic supercharged V8
- Faster than it ought to be
- Drives like a luxury off-road beast
Misses
- Big price tag
- Side-swing tailgate is heavy
- Big investment – you’d want it to be reliable
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
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$600)
- Solar Control Glass (+$1,000)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Smoke Pack (+$65)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 240kW - 455kW | 183kW - 386kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 630Nm - 1100Nm | 400Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
