{"id":84058,"date":"2025-10-26T22:53:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T02:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84058"},"modified":"2025-10-26T22:53:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T02:53:06","slug":"2026-bmw-ix-m70-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84058","title":{"rendered":"2026 BMW iX M70: The Fast, Quiet, and Controversial BMW SUV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"quick-links\">\n<div class=\"quicklink-container\"> <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wpdevel\/assets\/images\/quicklink.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"quicklink-icon\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wpdevel\/assets\/images\/quicklink.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload quicklink-icon\"\/> <strong>In This Article<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ve driven dozens of new BMWs over the past few years, but few have surprised me like the 2026 BMW iX M70. On paper, it\u2019s the same electric SUV we\u2019ve known since 2021\u2014only faster, quieter, and more refined after its mid-cycle refresh. Most people judge a car by the numbers: horsepower, charging speed, or range. But the iX M70 proves that the real story starts once you drive it. This updated flagship brings meaningful upgrades across the lineup\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/05\/13\/2026-bmw-ix-comparison-xdrive45-vs-xdrive60-vs-m70-review\/\">45, 60, and this M70<\/a>\u2014and it completely changed my opinion of BMW\u2019s polarizing electric SUV.<\/p>\n<p>The BMW iX has been out since 2021, but for this model year, it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/01\/29\/bmw-ix-facelift-vs-pre-facelift-range-comparison\/\">receives a refresh<\/a> across all three models: the 45, 60, and M70. A very quick explanation of the lineup is that the 45 is the entry-level, most affordable version with the smallest battery; the 60 is the longest-range version that still offers great performance; and the M70 is the ludicrously overpowered BMW electric mom car.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7.jpg\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-499872\" title=\"2026 BMW IX (US) 7\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-830x554.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW iX Lineup: iX xDrive45, iX xDrive60 and iX M70\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-1535x1024.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-499872\" title=\"2026 BMW IX (US) 7\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20554%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-830x554.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW iX Lineup: iX xDrive45, iX xDrive60 and iX M70\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-1535x1024.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-7.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"review-recap-container\" readability=\"12\">\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\">Exceptional Ride Comfort and Refinement<\/li>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-good\" id=\"good-li-2\">Incredible Acceleration and Instant Torque<\/li>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-good\" id=\"good-li-3\">Luxury Cabin with High-Tech Features<\/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\">Charging Performance Lags Behind Rivals<\/li>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-bad\" id=\"bad-li-2\">Awkward Interior Ergonomics<\/li>\n<li class=\"review-recap-body-li-bad\" id=\"bad-li-3\">Design Still Divides Opinions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h6 class=\"review-recap-verdict-text\">The 2026 BMW iX M70 delivers stunning comfort, power, and luxury, but its charging and design feel dated. A refined, emotional EV that still impresses despite newer rivals on the horizon.<\/h6>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This was the one I had the fortune of driving for a week. Between the way the iX has always looked and the specifications of the car, I wasn\u2019t particularly excited to receive it. But after a week with it, this was actually the BMW, of all the BMWs I have driven in the last few years, that I would actually want to live with every day. Let me explain why this refreshed iX is far better than you might think\u2014and why you\u2019ll need to drive one to understand. Let\u2019s talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"comfort\">Comfort, Performance, and Everyday Luxury in the BMW iX M70<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-499880\" title=\"2026 BMW IX (US) 16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-830x554.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW iX seats in Castanea Chestnut\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-1535x1024.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-499880\" title=\"2026 BMW IX (US) 16\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20554%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-830x554.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW iX seats in Castanea Chestnut\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-1535x1024.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-16.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Flat out, the BMW iX is one of the most pragmatic and luxurious cars in BMW\u2019s lineup. In a car world filled with even the cheapest cars now containing great tech, true luxury and capability are what separate the entry level from the top of the line. Some cars claim to be quiet, but the iX is single-handedly the quietest car I have ever driven. This is all the more impressive given the frameless doors and carbon fiber chassis components. While the door doesn\u2019t sound luxurious when it shuts, once inside, the world fades away and the stress melts off.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"idrive\">iDrive 8.5 and Interior Features<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-499879\" title=\"2026 BMW IX (US) 15\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-830x554.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW iX showing the interior and iDrive 8.5\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-1535x1024.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-499879\" title=\"2026 BMW IX (US) 15\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20554%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-830x554.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW iX showing the interior and iDrive 8.5\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-1535x1024.jpg 1535w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-BMW-iX-US-15.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then there is the interior. This was one of BMW\u2019s first vehicles to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2023\/04\/20\/bmw-idrive-8-5-demo-video\/\">iDrive 8 (now 8.5)<\/a>, and the cabin layout is both open and luxuriously appointed. BMW really took advantage of the EV architecture to create an airy cabin with plenty of space. While the iX is one inch longer in both wheelbase and overall length compared to an X5, it feels much larger inside. The back seats, with the low floor and front seats you can easily slide your feet underneath, can accommodate just about anyone, regardless of height.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BMW iX Review \u2013 Living With the 2026 M70 (BMW\u2019s Most Powerful EV Yet)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OzU2CHRyYrQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Castanea Chestnut leather interior looked incredible and felt expensive. The seats offer heating, cooling, and massage functions. The crystal seat and iDrive controls only add to the upscale feeling. The Bowers &amp; Wilkins sound system is the best I\u2019ve heard in any modern car. The rigid chassis from the EV architecture, along with the inclusion of carbon fiber and the incredibly effective sound deadening, doesn\u2019t just make for a more luxurious experience\u2014it enhances the sound system\u2019s ability to deliver clean, distortion-free audio.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"assistant\">Driver Assistant Features<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-506998\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW 00\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW 00\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-506998\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW 00\" 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\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW 00\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-00.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the driving tech. The refreshed iX now comes with the latest version of BMW\u2019s Driver Assistance Professional Package, which includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2023\/10\/30\/highway-assistant-one-of-the-best-features-bmw-ix-m60\/\">Highway Assist<\/a>. This new feature extends hands-free driving from last year (up to 40 mph) to now up to 85 mph. It essentially allows hands-free driving in any highway scenario, traffic jam or not.<\/p>\n<p>The iX blew me away in terms of ride comfort and refinement. While it\u2019s optional on other trim levels, the M70 has the two-chamber air suspension and adjustable dampers as standard. The car always felt compliant and soft over road imperfections but still managed to feel planted and confidence-inspiring. This is quite a feat for a 5,800-pound EV. That doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be pushed harder than a car like this should be. A quick trip up Angeles Crest Highway revealed that this is secretly athletic. The M on the badge does, in fact, mean something.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"power\">Lots of Power<\/h4>\n<p>As you\u2019d hope with anything wearing an M badge, this M70 variant of the iX is seriously quick. With 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, this SUV has more torque than a McLaren 750S, a Porsche 992 Turbo S, or a Dodge Demon. Saying that out loud made me chuckle, and launching from a stoplight in this car made me outright laugh. BMW claims 0\u201360 in 3.6 seconds, but independent testing shows it\u2019s far faster. This is a seriously quick car.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"range\">Longer Range Than the iX M60<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-507000\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW 01\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIew range\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-507000\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW 01\" 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\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIew range\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-01.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The range on this iX was also impressive and easily surpassed EPA numbers. On the 23-inch wheels equipped on this M70 model, with a 112 kWh battery, it\u2019s rated for just over 280 miles. In my testing, I achieved just under 300 miles while still having 3% state of charge (plus the buffer built in below 0%). If this spec is the worst-case scenario for the iX, other models could easily achieve 320\u2013360 miles. The range compared to the pre-refresh models has increased thanks to several updates.<\/p>\n<p>The first notable change is the new headlights, which are more efficient. People forget just how much power headlights consume, and as LED technology has advanced, they\u2019ve become brighter and more efficient in both energy use and cooling requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The most important change improving efficiency in the iX is the new silicon carbide inverter, which converts DC to AC (and vice versa), transferring power efficiently between the motors and the battery. There are always parasitic losses in this process, but the more efficient the transfer, the more usable energy reaches the motors.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, new friction-reducing bearings in the drivetrain improve power delivery to the wheels.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"\">Charging Speed, Ergonomics, and Usability Concerns<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-465656\" title=\"bmw-ix-charging-01\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"BMW iX M60 charging\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-465656\" title=\"bmw-ix-charging-01\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20467%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"BMW iX M60 charging\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bmw-ix-charging-01.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, not all is well with the iX M70. BMW EVs have had something of an Achilles\u2019 heel: charging. The 400V architecture and prismatic cells are now considered outdated compared to the newer 800V architecture and cylindrical cells in the latest EVs. The charging speeds on the iX aren\u2019t terrible but are no longer competitive.<\/p>\n<p>When testing the iX to see if the charging curve had changed, I documented the results. From 3% to 38%, I was able to achieve a steady 198\u2013200 kW charging speed. It began to drop off after 40% state of charge to 190 kW, then down to 150 kW at 50%. The charging slowed more rapidly, achieving only 110 kW by 70%, and after 80% state of charge, it dropped to 75 kW. The reality is, this is good enough to get you 150\u2013200 miles of range added in about 13 minutes at 40% state of charge. That\u2019s plenty for most people, given the vehicle\u2019s already impressive 300+ mile range on this car\u2019s largest wheel setup.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-506999\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW 02\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW side view on the road\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-506999\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW 02\" 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\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 TEST DRIVE REVIEW side view on the road\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-test-drive-review-02.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Is this a perfect 800-mile road trip car compared to other EVs? Probably not. I think this is the only real issue for long trips in what is otherwise an amazingly comfortable road-trip car. L.A. to Vegas, Palm Springs, or San Diego is no problem for the iX. A road trip to San Francisco may take an additional 37 minutes to get an 80% charge from nearly empty.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few other minor complaints about the iX. One is the ergonomics of some of the interior layout choices, particularly the cupholders. For some reason, the cupholders are placed low, nearly on the floor, in front of the iDrive controls and gear selector. You have to reach down and around the console awkwardly to access them. On one hand, this creates an airy, open layout with a nice spot on the floor to place small bags or food from the drive-thru between the driver and passenger footwells. On the other, it\u2019s really annoying\u2014and borderline unsafe\u2014to reach down like that every time you want a sip of your drink.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"console\">Small Quirks, Like The Center Console Layout<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-506993\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW 02\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW interior\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-506993\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW 02\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20467%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW interior\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-02.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The other small complaint is the center console layout leaves little room for a proper place to mount your phone. While there\u2019s a small phone-holding bin at the front of the center console, it leaves just enough space for your phone to flop around unsecured, partially hiding your screen. The other option is to place it on the wireless charging pad, but that\u2019s located low on the floor by the cupholders. This also isn\u2019t secure, and sudden maneuvers can send the phone flying.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-496412\" title=\"2026 bmw ix m70 frozen deep grey 10\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 bmw ix m70 frozen deep grey 10\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-496412\" title=\"2026 bmw ix m70 frozen deep grey 10\" 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\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 bmw ix m70 frozen deep grey 10\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-frozen-deep-grey-10.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I always recommend a secure mount that\u2019s easy to reach\u2014it\u2019s useful if iDrive, CarPlay, or Android Auto fail, and it ensures your phone won\u2019t become a projectile. The dash layout also makes placing an aftermarket mount difficult. There are aftermarket 3D-printed mounts that add a MagSafe charger in the phone pocket at the front of the console, and console extenders to fill the gap between the pocket and the dashboard.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"design\">BMW iX Design Controversy and the Neue Klasse Challenge<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-506992\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW 04\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 with glowing headlights\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-506992\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW 04\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20467%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 with glowing headlights\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-04.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We need to talk about the elephant in the room. This car was never a good-looking car. In fact, prior to the refresh, it was downright awkward. The refresh helps. The lower front fascia on the pre-refresh cars had an overly busy design with too many conflicting lines. Now, it\u2019s been cleaned up with simpler, sharper side air vents that help with aerodynamics. This is both functional and far cleaner than before.<\/p>\n<p>The front grille also receives updates to make it look more traditional. Along with the new headlights, the front end is quite a bit improved. However, I still can\u2019t help but wonder why BMW would put such a large fake grille on an EV that doesn\u2019t need one at all. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/09\/05\/bmw-ix3-2026-neue-klasse-suv\/\">Neue Klasse iX3<\/a> redesign is a significant step in the right direction. That brings us to the other major problem the iX faces right now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-504822\" title=\"2026 BMW IX3 STUDIO PHOTOS 13\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX3 STUDIO PHOTOS 13\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-504822\" title=\"2026 BMW IX3 STUDIO PHOTOS 13\" 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\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-830x553.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX3 STUDIO PHOTOS 13\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2026-bmw-ix3-studio-photos-13.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Neue Klasse of BMW EVs will very soon be upon us. The iX did a lot to pave the way for BMW\u2019s current generation of EVs. The lessons learned from this car and the advancements in design to make the next generation as impressive as we believe it will be are important. But the issue is timing\u2014this refresh arrived just as the Neue Klasse was announced. For a fraction of the price, the iX3 will be on sale at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re willing to sacrifice a little interior space, the more modern iX3 offers the new iDrive 10 interface, better battery tech with faster charging and greater range, and a more widely accepted exterior design. At first, they may not seem like cars people would cross-shop, but if you\u2019re looking for an electric BMW SUV, it\u2019s hard to justify choosing the iX over the iX3.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"verdict\">Final Verdict: Why the BMW iX M70 Still Impresses Despite Its Flaws<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-506989\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW 05\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW showing the rear end\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-506989\" title=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW 05\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20830%20467%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-830x467.jpg\" alt=\"2026 BMW IX M70 REVIEW showing the rear end\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-1820x1024.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-bmw-ix-m70-review-05.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I came away not expecting much from my time with the iX, but now I understand why its owners love it so much. There\u2019s so much more to a car than what you read on a spec sheet. Living with this car feels like driving the fastest, strangest-looking isolation chamber\u2014a car that genuinely makes your life better. It\u2019s incredibly comfortable, very practical, easy to drive, and just a joy to commute in.<\/p>\n<p>For all its faults in design and charging, a lot of that can be forgiven for how wonderful it is in daily life. I genuinely wish I could have kept that iX and driven it every day. While it may already be outclassed in some ways, it\u2019s still a wonderful SUV\u2014and if this is five-year-old technology, we have a lot to be excited about with BMW EVs of the future. Don\u2019t take this car for granted; it\u2019s still one of the best electric SUVs on the market.<\/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; 8.5<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"85\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Steering Feedback &#8211; 7<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"70\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Performance &#8211; 8.5<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"85\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Handling &#8211; 7<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"70\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>BMWness\/Ultimate Driving Machine &#8211; 7.5<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"75\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span><\/p>\n<h5>Price Point &#8211; 7<\/h5>\n<p><span data-width=\"70\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"review-summary\" readability=\"10.5\">\n<p><h3>7.5<\/h3>\n<h4\/>\n<div class=\"review-short-summary\" readability=\"16\">\n<p>The 2026 BMW iX M70 remains one of the most impressive electric SUVs on the road today. Its combination of serene ride quality, brutal acceleration, and high-end craftsmanship makes it feel every bit a modern flagship. Still, its slower charging speeds, awkward cabin ergonomics, and divisive design show its age next to the upcoming Neue Klasse generation. For drivers who value comfort and effortless power over cutting-edge tech, the iX M70 is a compelling\u2014and surprisingly emotional\u2014choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Article I\u2019ve driven dozens of new BMWs over the past few years, but few have surprised me like the 2026 BMW iX M70. On paper, it\u2019s the same electric SUV we\u2019ve known since 2021\u2014only faster, quieter, and more refined after its mid-cycle refresh. 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