As part of its mid-life-cycle revision BMW made substantial improvements to the iX which serves as its lead electric Sports Utility Vehicle. Under the hood each variant of this SUV now includes enhanced electric motor power and greater efficiency as its key design advancements.
Design Updates for the BMW iX
The BMW iX flagship electric SUV underwent product refreshment to obtain a sportier body style which creates a more durable-looking exterior. Here you can read about the changes:
Front Fascia
- A new front fascia displays a sporty muscular design alongside changed accessories.
- The new design of front lamps now includes vertical LED daytime running lights which replaced the preceding eyebrow design.
- The front fascia shows refreshed styling with an updated graphics layout while featuring highly muscular design approach for its larger closed-off grille section.
- The front bumper adopted a new angular style that both boosts the car’s visual presence and raises its mass appeal rate.
Side Profile
- Update highlight includes new alloy wheel models while other changes remain minimal.
Rear Design
- Subtle tweaks to the tail lamps
- The rear bumper now shows redesigned styling to display a modern appearance.
Interior Updates For The BMW iX
The updated BMW iX cabin stays true to its original format with incremental design modifications that boost both comfort and technology adoption. Here have a look at the key updates:
Design and Seating
- The cabin maintains its default design configuration through front seats that integrate headrest integration.
- Customers who select the M Sports package gain access to optional M multifunction seating that features on the top I variant.
Technology Upgrades
- The BMW iDrive 8.5 system delivers its latest software through both the digital instrument cluster and central touchscreen.
Standard Features
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Heated seats for driver and front passenger
- Driving Assistant Plus for advanced driving support
- Standard equipment includes the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System.
Optional Add-ons
- Panoramic glass roof
- Soft-close doors
- Active seat ventilation
- Premium components become available based on the customer’s selected trim version.
Powertrain Upgrades for the BMW iX
The BMW flagship electric SUV receives enhanced powertrain components as BMW launches powertrain variants with better efficiency capabilities for higher power outputs. Here know about the full updates:
New Variant Lineup and Power Outputs
xDrive45:
- Peak power: 402 bhp, torque: 700 Nm
- Significant upgrade from the xDrive40’s 322 bhp and 630 Nm
- A total useable battery capability of 94.8 kWh now powers the xDrive45 model which enables 602 km (WLTP) driving range.
xDrive60:
- Peak power: 536 bhp, torque: 765 Nm
- Upgraded from the xDrive50’s 516 bhp
- A larger usable battery capacity of 109.1 kWh pairs with a new official WLTP rating giving drivers 701 kilometers of coverage.
M70 (most powerful variant):
- Peak power: 650 bhp, torque: 1015 Nm
- 40 bhp increase over previous top variant
- An upgraded battery system reaches 108.9 kWh capacity which provides 600 km of WLTP range.
Key Improvements
- Enhanced electric motors for greater power and efficiency
- The enhanced battery cell chemistry now provides greater usable energy capacity while increasing the vehicle’s operational distance.
Market Position and Expected Launch in India
The redesigned BMW iX positions itself to lead global markets against premium electric SUVs from Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The investment in an improved powertrain and enhanced efficiency and refined design aims to establish BMW’s dominance within the luxury electric vehicle market segment. The redesigned iX will become available to Indian consumers by the end of 2025 according to forecasted timelines.
Conclusion: Strengthening BMW’s Position in the Luxury EV Segment
The redesigned BMW iX delivers several breakthroughs incorporating enhanced performance through more capable engineering power along with improved exterior design family look and rich tech-driven interior features. This series of improvements positions the luxury electric SUV to compete strongly in a global market against vehicles such as Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
The face-lifted iX from BMW will arrive in the Indian market ahead of 2025 as the automaker continues its focus on innovation toward securing premium EV market leadership.
