{"id":38426,"date":"2022-12-16T11:03:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T16:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38426"},"modified":"2022-12-16T11:03:01","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T16:03:01","slug":"bmw-ix-m60-test-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38426","title":{"rendered":"TEST DRIVE: BMW iX M60\u2014This M Needs More Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Playing spot the differences between the BMW <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/07\/23\/2022-bmw-ix-xdrive50-beats-epa-rating-real-life-range-test\/\">iX xDrive50<\/a> and the BMW <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/12\/08\/bmw-ix-m60-rivian-r1s\/\">iX M60<\/a> is pretty easy\u2014there really aren\u2019t any. On paper, the iX M60 has more power, slightly more equipment, and better performance. But putting the two cars back-to-back, and actually driving them, reveals that their differences are subtle at best. Which is why, after my week with the iX M60, I was left wondering why you\u2019d buy the iX M60 over its less expensive sibling.<\/p>\n<p>The BMW iX M60 starts at $109,895, which is also almost $25,000 more expensive than the BMW iX xDrive50\u2019s $85,095 starting price. For that extra money, you get more power, better performance, and some bronze accents. But those extras are barely noticeable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-recap-container\" readability=\"9\">\n<div class=\"review-recap-body\">\n<div class=\"review-recap-body-titles\">\n<div class=\"review-recap-body-good\">\n<h5>Good<\/h5>\n<div class=\"review-recap-body-good-content\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-good\" id=\"good-li-1\">Massive power<\/li>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-good\" id=\"good-li-2\">High quality interior design<\/li>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-good\" id=\"good-li-3\">Good electric range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-recap-body-bad\">\n<h5>Bad<\/h5>\n<div class=\"review-recap-body-bad-content\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-bad\" id=\"bad-li-1\">Controversial exterior design<\/li>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-bad\" id=\"bad-li-2\">Expensive<\/li>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-bad\" id=\"bad-li-3\">Not a true M-lite car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h6 class=\"review-recap-verdict-text\">BMW iX M60 is a deeply impressive car, one that should keep rival brands&#8217; engineers up at night but so is the cheaper iX xDrive50<\/h6>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Familiar Face<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7.jpg\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441766\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"BMW iX M60 7 830x553\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of BMW iX M60 7 830x553\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-441766\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"BMW iX M60 7 830x553\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-7.jpg 1620w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of BMW iX M60 7 830x553\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When I pulled up to pick up the BMW iX M60, I honestly couldn\u2019t tell if it was an M60 or an xDrive50 until I got closer and saw the bronze accents. I thought it was a mistake and the fleet team brought the wrong car up. Typically, M Performance cars come with more aggressive front air intakes and rear diffusers, sportier looking wheels, and maybe even some M-style mirrors.<\/p>\n<p>Not this one, though. To play devil\u2019s advocate, I get that it\u2019s an electric car and many of the design elements that make an M Performance car look sporty have to do with its piston engine, such as larger front air intakes and exhausts. You also don\u2019t want ultra sporty wheels on the iX, as you want aerodynamic wheels for better range. So it isn\u2019t entirely fair to judge the iX M60 against, say, a BMW X5 M50.<\/p>\n<p>However, just because BMW couldn\u2019t use traditionally sporty design elements on the iX M60 doesn\u2019t mean it couldn\u2019t try <em>something<\/em>. The iX M60 is probably the laziest visual M Performance design I\u2019ve see yet. And while the car isn\u2019t bad looking, it is disappointing.<\/p>\n<h2>The Interior Gets a Pass<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s no different inside, either. The BMW iX M60 looks almost identical to a similarly equipped iX xDrive50. My test car had some bronze accents inside too and it was better equipped than my iX xDrive50 test car, so it did feel nicer but the latter can be optioned to match the former. That said, the interior gets a pass for its familiarity. The BMW iX in general has probably the best cabin of any modern BMW. It\u2019s stylish, luxurious, and immensely comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>The seats aren\u2019t typical BMW seats, in that they aren\u2019t heavily bolstered, because the iX M60 isn\u2019t a true sports car, despite the \u201cM\u201d badges throughout. However, the seats are fabulous to sit in, the design is bright and rich, and it\u2019s full of color and natural light. It reminds me a lot of the BMW i3 cabin, just one that got itself a much better wardrobe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441765\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"BMW iX M60 6 830x553\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of BMW iX M60 6 830x553\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-441765\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"BMW iX M60 6 830x553\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-6.jpg 1620w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" title=\"image of BMW iX M60 6 830x553\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Being an EV, there\u2019s a ton of interior space, both front and back, which made longer trips a breeze. You never feel claustrophobic in the iX, regardless of how much time you spend in it. OK, so it actually lacks some of the cargo space you\u2019ll get in an X5, which is odd because the iX is built on a bespoke, one-off electric architecture that was built just for the iX, so you\u2019d think it\u2019d be more spacious but it isn\u2019t. However, it will suit most people just fine. Larger families might struggle but that\u2019s what an X7 is for.<\/p>\n<p>My only beef with the iX\u2019s cabin is iDrive 8. While it\u2019s more advanced than iDrive 7, the new iDrive 8 system is starting to become frustrating. Its lack of physical climate controls is infuriating and its digital gauges are still pretty weak compared to other brands\u2019. There\u2019s a lot to like about iDrive 8, such as its menus and useful app screen, but the all-digital climate controls are maddening. If you\u2019re sitting still, they\u2019re fine. But on the move, they\u2019re confusing and require taking your eyes off the road to operate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441762\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-441762\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-3.jpg 1620w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Still, I forgive its iDrive shortcomings because the iX\u2019s cabin is a wonderful place to spend hours in. On the highway, it\u2019s Rolls-Royce-quiet, visibility is mostly excellent, and its sense of space makes it incredible relaxing. I\u2019d use it as a lounge if I owned one. Seriously, I\u2019d go sit in it, in my driveway, with a beverage of choice, and get away from the noise of life. It\u2019s lovely.<\/p>\n<h2>More Power is Always Welcome<\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s hard to tell the difference between the BMW iX M60 and the iX xDrive50, in terms of straight-line acceleration, I\u2019ll never say no to more power. Under the skin, the iX M60 uses two electric motors to make 610 horsepower and and 811 lb-ft of torque. OK, so the full 610 horsepower is only available in short bursts but, when it\u2019s fully deployed, hang on. It might not have a ludicrous mode, cheetah mode, goblin mode, or whatever other cutesy name makes Elon Musk feel trendy, but it\u2019s still plenty fast.<\/p>\n<p>Stomp the go-pedal in the iX M60 and you\u2019ll almost lose your lunch. It\u2019s a violent, effortlessly smooth gut punch of electric torque and it\u2019s very fun the first few times you use it. After that, the novelty of stomach-churning acceleration wears off and it just becomes a really good tool for zipping in and out of traffic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-441768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-9.jpg 1620w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, because electric cars all accelerate so similarly, the xDriv50 feels much the same. I never once thought the iX xDrive50 felt slow and no customer will, either.<\/p>\n<h2>Same Great Ride and Handling<\/h2>\n<p>The BMW iX M60 is actually a shockingly comfortable car. Despite its large wheels, the iX M60 rides beautifully and very few road imperfections make it into the cabin. It\u2019s genuinely Rolls-Royce-like. Surely, then, if it\u2019s big and comfy, it can\u2019t be fun, right?<\/p>\n<p>Well, yes and no. Obviously, the iX M60 isn\u2019t a sports car, despite its badges. It\u2019s very clear that comfort is its main priority. But BMW did a good job of injecting joy into its driving experience anyway. Its steering is among BMW\u2019s best, with nice weight off center, giving you an idea of what the front wheels are doing, and front end accuracy is far better than you might expect. It\u2019s sharp, direct, and immediate. It\u2019s no M5 CS but it\u2019s certainly fun for a luxury car. Should a twisty road happen upon you, the iX M60 can certainly take advantage of it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441763\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-441763\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20553%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BMW-iX-M60-4.jpg 1620w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The only downside of driving the iX quickly is its steering wheel. While it looks cool, squircle steering wheels are just annoying to hold. It\u2019s called a steering <em>wheel,\u00a0<\/em>wheels shouldn\u2019t have points. But that\u2019s a very minor gripe.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>In isolation, the BMW iX M60 is a deeply impressive car, one that should keep rival brands\u2019 engineers up at night, wondering how they\u2019re going to beat it. However, so too is the BMW iX xDrive50 and I have a hard time figuring out what the iX M60 does that its less expensive sibling doesn\u2019t. It\u2019s sort of an M Performance car in name only, as its differences are barely perceptible. So unless you jus really need to own the best of the best version of everything, the BMW iX xDrive50 is the way to go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review_wrap\" readability=\"6\">\n<div id=\"review-box\" class=\"review-box review-bottom review-percentage\" readability=\"7\">\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Exterior Appeal &#8211; 7<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"70\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Interior Quality &#8211; 10<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"100\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Steering Feedback &#8211; 8<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"80\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Performance &#8211; 10<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"100\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Handling &#8211; 8<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"80\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>BMWness\/Ultimate Driving Machine &#8211; 8<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"80\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Price Point &#8211; 6<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"60\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"review-summary\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><h3>8.1<\/h3>\n<h4>The top electric BMW<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-short-summary\" readability=\"9\">\n<p>The BMW iX M60 is a great luxury EV and one that should worry all of its competition. However, so is the BMW iX xDrive50 and I&#8217;m not sure the M60 is worth the extra money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Playing spot the differences between the BMW iX xDrive50 and the BMW iX M60 is pretty easy\u2014there really aren\u2019t any. On paper, the iX M60 has more power, slightly more equipment, and better performance. But putting the two cars back-to-back, and actually driving them, reveals that their differences are subtle at best. 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