BMW All Electric iX Xdrive 50 and 40 Pricing Revealed

BMW iX Electric SUC Set to Launch Soon

BMW iX has 3 models: xDrive40, iX xDrive40 Sport and iX xDrive50 Sport,

Power is 240kW in the iX xDrive40 and 385kW in the iX xDrive50. Battery range is 630 KM in the iX xDrive50 and up to 425 KM for the “entry level” model X xDrive40.

These 3 models will add a 4^th, the iX M60, with 440 in due course.

The Looks:

Those who find some of the BMW i EV cars challenging, are going to be further challenged. The exterior is has the familiar narrowing towards the rear end, providing a small window along the cargo hold. The front end has the kidney grille, which has been elongated, M4 style.

Electric all-wheel-drive and near-actuator wheel slip limitation

The fancy AWD system powers either the back wheels for light grip or cruising, or all wheels when full grip is needed.

The xDrive50 posts impressive acceleration times with 0 to 100km/h achieved in just 4.6 seconds, while the xDrive40 hits 100km/h from rest in 6.1 seconds.

Above: This Week 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Sport (Launch Special) Video Review

Help Support Gay Car Boys Subscribe to our Youtube Channel

Top GayCarBoys Stories:

ABOVE: 2021

High-voltage battery with the latest battery cell technology

iX features comes with the latest 5^th generation BMW eDrive that comes with denser batteries of some 40% up on the 2020 BMW i3.

The BMW iX xDrive50 gets a 112kWh battery, and the iX xDrive40 slightly lower, at 77kWh.

Flexible fast charging charging of 200kW (iX xDrive50) or 150kW (iX xDrive40) bring the battery from 10 to 80% in just 35 minutes on xDrive50 or 31 minutes in the iX xDrive40. That’s still quite a wait compared to petrol engines, so plan to charge while you shop.

If you’re in a rush you can grab 150 (iX xDrive50) or 95 kilometres (iX xDrive40) in 10 minutes.

As with all EVs, recharging also takes place via regenerative braking.

Premiere of new generation BMW iDrive and operating software

The BMW iX also sees the debut of the latest generation of iDrive, with Operating System 8.

It uses the new BMW Curved Display along with a voice operated Personal Assistant. If you’ve never been able to get one to work, this one has an extensive upgrade.

New ‘My Modes’ personalisation fully customises the iX to the owner’s tastes and needs.

Navigation uses BMW’s cloud-based system and Maps, along with Augmented Reality Video in the control display. This is an almost Star Trek-like interface that will take the drive to the next level. It is going to have to be a huge improvement on previous attempts if it is to be useful. The BMW iX uses onboard 5G for high speed data transmission.

Other GayCarBoys BMW Stories

Wide variety of driver assistance systems

Software uses 5 cameras, 5 radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors to monitor the surroundings.

Safety and driver aid systems such as: active Steering and Lane Control Assistantactive , Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, are all standard.

iX warns passengers of oncoming traffic during egress, Finally, there is an advance parking assistant system.

iDrive:

the iX models will have the debut the latest version of BMW’s iDrive infotainment system

iX xDrive40: $135,900^*

Standard specification highlights:

21” Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels, non-Runflat, incl. repair kit
LED Headlights
Shadow Line Exterior
Alarm System
Comfort Access
Seat Heating, front
Multifunctional Seats, front incl. massage function
Automatic Air Conditioning, 4-Zone
Ambient Lighting
Charging Cable – Mode 2 for domestic sockets
Charging Cable – Mode 3 for public chargers
BMW Iconic Sounds
Driving Assistant Professional
Parking Assistant Plus
harman/kardon Surround Sound
DAB+ Digital Radio
Storage for Wireless Charging
Connected Package Professional, incl. Apple CarPlay
ConnectedDrive eDrive Services
BMW Natural Interaction
BMW Live Cockpit Pro, BMW Operating System 8
Interior Design ‘Suite’ – Olive Leaf Tanned Leather
Chargefox – 5yr Subscription

iX xDrive40 Sport: $141,900^*

Includes all specification elements from the xDrive40 and adds the following:

Sport Package (includes pronounced side sills in Black high-gloss, front apron (with Air Curtains) in body colour, exclusive 22-inch wheel design, dark headlights, Sport brakes with brake callipers in blue, dark smoked-glass taillights, exclusive paint finishes and a kidney grille pattern in Chrome (optionally Titanium Bronze).
22” Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels, non-Runflat, incl. repair kit
Metallic Paintwork

iX xDrive50 Sport: $169,900
Includes all specification elements from the xDrive40 Sport and adds the following:

Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge
BMW Laserlight
Integral Active Steering
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension
Soft-Close Doors

Option packages

A range of options are available for customers to personalise their iX while adding further character to both interior and exterior aspects.

Comfort Package (all models): $3,500

Available only with Interior Design Suite Amido/Castanea

Steering Wheel Heating
Active Seat Ventilation, front seats
Heat Comfort Package, which 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

Enhancement Package (iX xDrive40/xDrive40 Sport): $9,500

Soft Close Doors
Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge
BMW Laserlight

Indulgence Package (iX xDrive40 Sport/xDrive50 Sport): $8,500

Interior Applications Clear & Bold
Interior Camera
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound

Paint finishes

The BMW iX xDrive40 comes standard with the Alpine White or a range metallic colours, at an increase of $2,000 xDrive40 but a no cost option on xDrive40 Sport and xDrive50 Sport. Colours are: Black Sapphire, Sophisto Grey, Phytonic Blue and Blue Ridge Mountain.

Mineral White is available only on the top models, as is the $2,600 Storm Bay and Aventurine Red.

BMW iX line-up

Variant	Power	Torque	0-100km/h (sec)	Battery (kWh)	Range (km, WLTP)	MRLP*
xDrive40	240kW	630Nm	6.1	77	425	$135,900*
xDrive40 Sport	240kW	630Nm	6.1	77	425	$141,900*
xDrive50 Sport	385kW	765Nm	4.6	112	630	$169,900*