2026 BMW iX - 16 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW (feat. @TopherDrives )

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SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY BECOMING A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXQM4wXOpzZPcjXMqecArA/join - Check out TopherDrives channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0P4CIgKm9AWCwTFb2kt4ow - Get your eyewear here...20% off everything! Blenders Eyewear: https://glnk.io/vy905/matthew20 The above links are affiliate links where Downshift will receive a kick-back from your order -- Follow Downshift to see what's coming next! FB: https://www.facebook.com/dwnshftMKE/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/downshiftmedia/?hl=en TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@downshift_media Website: https://downshiftmedia.us/ - 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - ODDS & ENDS If you scratch the grille it’ll heal itself Crystal controls Vertical phone cubby is brilliant Iconic sounds 30 speaker Bowers option - not for us Can’t open the hood - logo is washer fluid Interior selfie cam No boost paddle Air console & YouTube Drive modes Max range mode in efficient 4:43 - What is this? Competitors? Kinda the flagship EV for BMW Audi Q8 eTron Cadillac Lyriq EX90 Rivian R1S kinda Lucid Gravity kinda 5:18 - What’s new for 2026 Refresh year Styling Wheels Battery options Interior updates for M sport 5:32 - Motors/Performance Dual motor AWD for all of em 45 402 hp 0-60 in just under 5 sec 60 536 hp 0-60 in 4.4 M70 650 hp in boost mode (610 otherwise) 0-60 in 3.6 6:11 - Battery/Range 45 gets about 312 mi range (96 kWh usable) LL 3.9 mi/kwh = 375 miles 75 mph Highway test 3.1 mi/kWh = 298 miles 60 gets about 364 mi range (110 kWh usable) M70 gets about 303 mi range (same as 60) The forums are saying people are outperforming estimates 9:08 - Charging Still on rear passenger side 175 kW in 45 195 kW in 60 and M70 9:46 - Dynamics Dynamic handling pack - 1600 rear steer air ride in rear Incredibly quiet Unbelievably smooth Ride is very good Dash Feels low in visibility feels good Nothing to hit my neon when driving Left knee rests on padded door 12:54 - Styling Dune Gray Metallic New running lights New illuminated grille and pattern - exec pack Totally reworked lower fascia is much cleaner Still LOOKS like an iX tho Up to 23 in wheels now (21-23) 22 in M wheels (1000) X5 size from profile Recessed door handles iX logo on D pillar Rear end looks largely the same But updated lower bumper 14:06 - Trunk No frunk Powered - more taillights in trunk area 35 cuft Underfloor 78 cuft - huge 15:17 - Towing 3500 lbs 15:21 - Rear seats Great space (more than X5) Sit nice and low Seats kinda curve inward Charger and mount in seatbacks Heated seats 4 one climate and vents Pano roof w/ electrochromic 2600 17:00 - Front seats Headrests redone for comfort M sport seats more bolstered now too M Sport Black sensatec Heated and cooled option Heated wheel Massage Seating is slightly too high 18:17 - Cabin M sport steering wheel is new Very minimal looking and clean Climate is in screen Center console is interesting for storage Crystal controls for exec pack 19:46 - Tech HUD Digi cluster Big center curved scree iDrive 8.5 wireless ACP & AA 360 camera is dope Reverse assist Safety suite Drive pilot pro w/ assist plus Change lane with a look Driving assist pro pack - 2550 22:27 - Price 45 starts 75,150 60 starts 88,500 M70 starts 111,500 As tested 92,775 23:27 - TopherDrives 30:44 - DUO #bmw #bmwix #ix