{"id":13958,"date":"2022-01-26T21:29:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T02:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=13958"},"modified":"2022-01-26T21:29:26","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T02:29:26","slug":"bmw-ix-one-month-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=13958","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Cars.co.za Spent a Month in the BMW iX xDrive50"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a car as complex and interesting as the BMW iX<\/a>, a typical week-long test drive isn\u2019t enough to get a real understanding of what it\u2019s like. There\u2019s a lot to take in with the iX; its styling, its cabin, its bespoke EV chassis, its electric powertrain, said powertrain\u2019s efficiency, its battery range, charge speed, and practicality, to name only a handful of interesting aspects. Which is why Cars.co.za got quite lucky, with the opportunity to test drive the iX xDrive50 for a month.<\/p>\n

Host Ciro De Siena spent four weeks with the BMW iX xDrive50 over the recent holiday break, which is enough to properly gauge what the car is like; its strengths, its weaknesses, its quirks (and features), and whether or not it excels as an EV. According to De Siena, the BMW iX is a very interesting car and it\u2019s hard to disagree.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot to like about the BMW iX. Its interior is nothing short of fabulous, the xDrive50 model packs 516 horsepower and 564 lb-ft of torque and can get from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and it\u2019s built on a bespoke EV architecture that features an extensive use of carbon fiber.<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s also quite a bit to criticize. While most enthusiasts will criticize its design, that\u2019s subjective so let\u2019s not worry about that. Instead, there are some real concerns, such as the lack of front trunk, the lack of cargo space relative to its combustion siblings, and its new iDrive 8 can be a bit frustrating.<\/p>\n

For the most part, though, De Siena seems seriously impressed with the BMW iX xDrive50. Both with how it drives and its tech. He also appreciates how \u201cleft field\u201d the design is, which is typically the car\u2019s main criticism. This review goes to show that if you give the BMW iX a chance, it just might make a lasting impression on you.<\/p>\n