BMW iX M60 is set to appear in Australian shores in the middle of 2022. iX M60 will be the 3rd BMW iX from BMW M after the BMW i4 M50 arrived in March. iX M60 packs a punch with up to 455kW/1100Nm and a 0- 100km/h in 3.8-seconds and on to a top speed of 250km/h.  The iX M60 has a range of 566 km of driving range according to the WLTP test cycle.

 

Other significant inclusions is the latest BMW Operating System 8 with its Curved Display and voice communication that comes with BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant.

BMW iX M60  relies heavily on access to the net, with Remote Software via over-the-air updates, and navigation with the cloud-based BMW Maps system and Augmented Reality. The BMW iX is uses 5G capable connectivity.

Battery and charging system

The BMW iX M60 has a 112kWh EV battery that charges up to 11kW on AC, and up to 200kW on fast DC chargers. This is some way behind the Hyundai IONIQ6 and KIA EV6 which charge at up to 350kW.

BMW iX M60 will go from 10 to 80 % in 35 minutes in the fast charger, or you can get a quick up to 150 kilometres top up in just 10 minutes to make highway driving a bit easier.

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ABOVE: 2022 BMW iX M60

Design

 

The iX M60’s has brake callipers in dark blue with M logo, with BMW Individual Titanium Bronze Exterior Line and M logos in the new High Gloss Black/Titanium Bronze finish on the front side panels and the rear of the vehicle.

New 22-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels with an exclusive Titanium Bronze design will also be available for the iX M60.

Drivers have multifunction seats have integrated headrests, a large BMW Curved Display, topped off by a hexagonal steering wheel.

There is a flat floor centre, so there is extra legroom, and a huge amount of storage space in the centre console.

The optional Suite interior is a no cost option, with olive leaf extract tanned natural leather seats, instrument panel, centre console and door trim surfaces, as well as Gold Bronze surfaces and controls.

An M logo is shown in the left-hand area of the information display regardless of the selected display layout and the activated My Mode.

Sound is via the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System as standard. Also standard is: BMW Laserlight, Interior Applications Clear&Bold, Parking Assistant Professional, Interior Camera, Comfort Access. The Heat Comfort Package as an option costing $3,500.

Australian pricing and specification

 

The BMW iX M60 is priced at $222,900* and will arrive in Australia carrying a high level of specification and array of luxury and convenience features.

Highlights are as follows:

  • 22-inch Aero Alloy Wheels
  • Comfort Access
  • Seat Heating, front
  • Multifunctional Seats, front
  • BMW IconicSounds Electric
  • Driving Assistant Professional
  • Parking Assistant Professional
  • Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
  • BMW Natural Interaction
  • BMW Live Cockpit with Operating System 8.0
  • Interior Design Suite with Olive Tanned Leather
  • Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge
  • Integral Active Steering
  • Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension
  • Soft-Close Doors
  • BMW Laserlight
  • Sport Tyres
  • Tyre Pressure Monitor
  • M Sport Brakes in Dark Blue Metallic
  • Interior Applications Clear&Bold
  • Interior Camera
  • Five-year unlimited subscription to Chargefox network

 

Paint options

 

Eight paint finishes are available for the BMW iX M60, including five metallic options and two BMW Individual metallic options.

Details are as follows:

  • Alpine White (non-metallic)
  • Black Sapphire
  • Sophisto Grey
  • Phytonic Blue
  • Blue Ridge Mountain
  • Oxide Grey

BMW Individual metallic ($2600 each)

  • Storm Bay
  • Aventurine Red

 

Upholstery options

All three upholstery offerings are available at no cost to the customer.

Details of the line-up are as follows:

Interior Design Loft – Stone Grey

  • Seat covers in cloth/microfibre combination
  • Instrument panel in microfibre
  • Centre console and centre armrest in microfibre
  • Highlight components and controls in Gold Bronze
  • Highlights in Gold Bronze in head restraints

 

Interior Design Suite – Amido

  • Seat covers, instrument panel, centre console, centre armrest and door panel in exclusive, olive leaf-tanned natural leather
  • Highlight components and controls in Gold Bronze
  • Highlights in Gold Bronze in head restraints

Interior Design Suite – Castanea

  • Seat covers, instrument panel, centre console, centre armrest and door panel in exclusive, olive leaf-tanned natural leather
  • Highlight components and controls in Gold Bronze
  • Highlights in Gold Bronze in head restraints

Alloy wheel program

 

Three 22-inch wheel designs are available for iX M60 at no cost to the customer. One wheel design, the 22-inch M aerodynamic wheel 1023 Bicolour Titanium Bronze 3D polished buff, is new and will be added to the iX line-up in time for the iX M60’s arrival.

Option packages 

Comfort Package: $3500

  • Steering Wheel Heating
  • Active Seat Ventilation, front seats
  • Heat Comfort Package; includes:
    – Seat heating, front and rear
    – Armrest heating, centre console
    – Armrest heating, front and rear doors
    – Heated instrument panel lower section, beneath steering wheel and glove box lid
    – Heated front and rear door panels, upper trim

 

2022 BMW iX model line-up, technical specifications and charging times

 

Variant Power Torque 0-100km/h (sec) Battery
(kWh)		 Range
(up to km)		 Consumption
(kWh/100km)		 MRLP*
xDrive40 240kW 630Nm 6.1 77

 

 420
(ADR 81/02)		 22.5 $135,900*
xDrive40 Sport 240kW 630Nm 6.1 77

 

 420
(ADR 81/02)		 22.5 $141,900*
xDrive50 Sport 385kW 765Nm 4.6 112

 

 620
(ADR 81/02)		 23 $169,900*
M60 455kW 1100Nm 3.8 112 566
(WLTP)		 TBC $222,900*
Charging type xDrive40 xDrive50 M60
Max. DC fast charge 150kW 200kW 200kW
Range from 10 min public charging station @ max. DC fast charge
From battery charge of 10%		 >95km 150km 150km
Public charging 150kW/200kW max. DC (10-80% charge) 31min 35min 35min
Public charging 50kW DC (0-80% charge) 1h23 1h51 1h51
BMW i Wallbox Plus; 11kW AC three-phase 0-100% charge 7h15 10h45 10h45

Note: All charging times listed in table are approximate

*Recommended Retail Pricing is shown and includes GST and LCT but excludes on-road costs. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.

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