Add my example's Executive package and blue belts to bring the as-tested price to $113,195, which feels like an even tougher pill to swallow.įactor in the comfort compromises and the big hit to range and it feels like you're paying a lot more for a fair bit less. A more apples-to-apples comparison with an xDrive50 with the Dynamic Handling package upgrades, brings the delta down to a still-considerable $17,700. The 2023 BMW iX M60 starts at $109,895 including the $995 destination charge - a $24,800 premium over the xDrive50 spec. You won't hear me say this often, but think twice before splurging on the more powerful variant. iDrive 8 is a responsive system and, like the rest of the iX's cabin, the high-resolution screens look fantastic and are customizable with themes featuring nature-inspired imagery. The left screen is the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster while the right is a larger, 14.9-inch main touchscreen.
The system is built around a pair of huge displays that seem to float above the dashboard on struts.
BMW IDRIVE 6 REVIEW SOFTWARE
My thoughts on BMW's new iDrive 8 multimedia software have mellowed somewhat now that I've crested its steep learning curve and embraced its complicated but customizable interface. These modes are entertaining and fun to show off to passengers, but ultimately too weird for sustained use. Since my last stint behind the wheel, Relax and Expressive Iconic Sounds themes have been added to the iX's My Mode menu, allowing me to accelerate and brake to the sound of an angelic chorus or a sci-fi soundtrack. The M60 features a unique Sport mode tone that's throatier and louder than the base model's for a more engaging experience when accelerating. Antuan Goodwin/CNET Cars iDrive 8, Iconic Soundsĭrivers can glide along silently or enable BMW's Iconic Sounds to fill the cabin with artificial powertrain noise. The wood controls are a nice touch, but they also don't match anything else in the iX's cabin. BMW doesn't outfit its performance variant with sport seats, an omission I don't really mind for daily driving comfort, but also kind of missed when testing the SUV's improved cornering capabilities. Inside, the iX M60's spacious, minimalist cabin is also largely unchanged compared to the xDrive50. I'm not a fan of the iX's design, but this is its best, most cohesive look. It's almost too aggro, but in its defense the stronger angles and bold techno-cheekbones are a better balance with BMW's new vertical kidney grille design. Visually, the M60 spec differentiates itself with a unique front fascia that's much more aggressive than the xDrive50.
BMW IDRIVE 6 REVIEW DRIVERS
Of course, iX drivers looking to maximize range between road trip pit stops are probably better off sticking with the xDrive50, which gets between 305 and 324 miles depending on its wheel-and-tire combo.
The bigger wheels also come with a hit to range, dropping from 288 EPA-estimated miles with the 21s to a 274-mile range on the double-deuces.
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