BMW has detailed Australian pricing and specification for the flagship iX M60 electric SUV, designed to compete with the Audi e-tron S, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, and Tesla Model X.
UPDATE, 24/08/22 – BMW Australia has increased the before on-road asking price of its mid-range xDrive50 Sport model by $5000 as part of a wider range price rise.
“BMW constantly reviews its pricing structure throughout the year, taking into consideration a number of different factors,” said a BMW Australia spokesperson.
“However, we always aim to ensure our products remain appropriately positioned and represent a competitive pricing proposition in the market for our customers.”
iX M60
Set to arrive locally from mid-2022, the 2022 BMW iX M60 is priced from $222,900 before on-road costs.
The rest of the BMW iX range is unchanged in terms of standard specification following its arrival in the fourth quarter of 2021. The four-variant iX range starts at $135,900 before on-road costs.
The 2022 BMW iX M60 is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup that produces 455kW of power and 1100Nm of torque. BMW claims the iX M60 can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 250km/h.
The launch of the BMW iX M60 coincides with BMW M’s 50-year anniversary and follows the launch of the all-electric i4 M50 in March 2022.
The iX uses aluminium spaceframe construction and carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) on the roof, rear and sides.
The new BMW Curved Display which puts the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen in one housing is standard across the range. This is populating throughout the larger BMW range.
The touchscreen uses the latest generation of iDrive running BMW OS 8.0 and the navigation system features augmented reality and cloud-based maps.
There’s also a specially composed drive sound composed by Hans Zimmer, while the interior makes extensive use of recycled and natural materials. These include floor coverings made from recycled fishing nets and leather tanned with olive leaf extracts.
iX xDrive50 Sport
Pricing
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive40: $135,900
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 Sport: $141,900
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 Sport: $174,900 (+$5000)
- 2022 BMW iX M60: $222,900 (NEW)
All prices include GST and LCT but exclude on-road costs.
Engines
The 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport are powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup with 240kW of power and 630Nm of torque. The drivetrain is mated to a 77kWh battery pack.
BMW claims the iX xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport can do the 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds.
The 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 Sport is also powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup with 385kW and 765Nm. It’s mated to a larger 112kWh battery pack.
BMW claims the iX xDrive50 Sport can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.
The new top-of-the-range 2022 BMW iX M60 is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup with 455kW and 1100Nm. It’s also mated to a 112kWh battery pack.
BMW claims the iX M60 can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 250km/h.
Consumption
The 2022 BMW iX range has the following claimed range figures:
- iX xDrive40: 420km
- iX xDrive40 Sport: 420km
- iX xDrive50 Sport: 620km
- iX M60: 566km
All of the claimed range figures are according to ADR testing, besides the iX M60 which is according to WLTP testing.
The 2022 BMW iX range also consumes the following amount of electricity:
- iX xDrive40: 22.5kWh/100km
- iX xDrive40 Sport: 22.5kWh/100km
- iX xDrive50 Sport: 23kWh/100km
- iX M60: TBC
Maximum DC fast-charging speeds are up to 150kW in the xDrive40 and up to 200kW in the xDrive50 and M60. You can add more than 95km of range in 10 minutes at a DC fast charger and up to 150km in the xDrive50 and M60 with an initial battery charge of 10 per cent.
Maximum AC charging speed is 11kW for the entire iX range.
Dimensions
The 2022 BMW iX measures in at 4953mm long, 1967mm wide and 1696mm tall with a 3000mm wheelbase.
With the rear seats up there’s 500L of boot capacity, which can be expanded to 1750L with the rear seats folded.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2022 BMW iX range is covered by a three-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty on the iX range. BMW also offers an eight-year/100,000km warranty for the high-voltage battery.
BMW offers four- and six-year service packages for the iX range which are priced at $1520 and $2195, respectively.
All Australian-market iX models come with a free, five-year unlimited usage subscription to the Chargefox network. The Audi e-tron has a free six-year subscription included.
Safety
The 2022 BMW iX has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing that was conducted in 2021.
It received a rating of 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for child occupant protection, 73 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 78 per cent for safety assist.
The 2022 BMW iX range has the following standard safety equipment:
- Six airbags
- Frontal autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection
- Rear AEB
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-change assist
- Lane-keeping assist
- Front and rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Safe exit warning
- Evasive steering assist
- Automatic speed limit assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Surround-view camera
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Reversing assist (up to 50 metres)
- Dash-cam
iX M60
Standard Equipment
The 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 comes standard with the following features:
- 21-inch gunmetal grey aerodynamic alloy wheels
- High-gloss black front bumper and rear diffuser
- “Self-healing” BMW kidney grille
- LED headlights with auto high-beam
- Door handle lighting
- Electrically-adjustable and heated side mirrors
- Driver’s side auto-dimming side mirror
- Passenger side mirror dipping function
- Front and rear camera cleaning system
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment screen
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- BMW Natural Interaction voice assistant
- Remote software updates
- Connected services
- BMW Iconic Sounds
- Head-up display
- 18-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Keyless entry and start
- BMW digital key
- Four-zone climate control
- Two USB-C ports in front console
- Two USB-C ports behind front seat backrests
- Two 12V power sockets
- Multi-function front seats with memory and lumbar support*
- Heated front seats
- Front seat massage function
- Olive-tanned natural leather upholstery
- Recycled fishing net floor mats
- Sensatec instrument panel
- Anthracite headliner
- Luggage compartment separating net
- Brake pad wear indicator
- Charging cables – Mode 2 for domestic sockets, Mode 3 for public chargers
- Five-year, unlimited-usage Chargefox subscription
The iX xDrive40 Sport adds the following:
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Darkened headlights
- Blue brake calipers
- Sport front and rear bumpers
- Air curtain in front bumper
- Chrome grille graphic
- Metallic paintwork
The iX xDrive50 Sport adds:
- Adaptive suspension
- Rear-axle steering
- Variable steering
- BMW Laserlight headlights with selective beam
- Panoramic electrochromatic glass sunroof
- Soft-closing doors
The iX M60 adds:
- Adaptive M suspension
- Sport tyres
- M Sport brakes
- Dark blue metallic brake calipers
- Reversing assistant (up to 200 metres)
- Additional line marking detection in surround-view camera
- Automated manoeuvre assist
- Tyre pressure indicator
- Interior camera
- 30-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system
Features with an ‘*’ indicate they are temporarily unavailable due to production restrictions.
Optional Equipment
The $3500 Comfort package available across the entire range adds the following:
- Heated steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
- Front and rear heated seats
- Heated armrest
- Heated centre console
- Heated instrument panel lower section
- Heated front and rear door panels
The $9500 Enhancement package available on the iX xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport adds:
- Soft close doors
- Panoramic electrochromatic glass sunroof
- BMW Laserlight headlights
The $8500 Indulgence package available on the iX xDrive40 Sport and xDrive50 Sport adds:
- Clear & Bold interior applications
- Interior camera
- 30-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system
The $5000 Driver’s Assistance package available on the iX xDrive40 Sport adds:
- Rear-axle steering
- Adaptive air suspension
- Reversing assistant (up to 200 metres)
- Additional line marking detection in surround-view camera
- Automated manoeuvre assist
Colours
The 2022 BMW iX range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine white
- Black sapphire metallic
- Sophisto grey metallic
- Mineral white metallic
- Phytonic blue metallic
- Blue ridge mountain metallic
- Oxide grey metallic
- Storm bay BMW Individual paint
- Aventurine red BMW Individual paint
For the entry-level BMW iX xDrive40, metallic paint costs an additional $2000. BMW Individual paint isn’t available on this variant.
For every other iX variant solid and metallic paints are free and BMW Individual paint costs an additional $2600.
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