06-17-2022, 08:20 PM | #1 |
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Took iX50 Delivery! Some early owner impressions & takeaways!
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Took delivery on Wednesday, and then sent over to my detail guy to clean up, and get coated with cquartz. I've driven in ~150km already, and some quick takeaways below. I'm coming form an X7 M50i with DHP, so adjust comments accordingly: PROS:
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Hopefully, the above isn't too negative. I'm actually very excited; and looking forward to learning more about the car. It will be interesting to watch where BMW takes this platform! |
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06-17-2022, 09:15 PM | #2 |
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Nice car! What are your impressions in regards to roominess front/back in the iX compared to the X7 and have you noticed the difference in ride height much in practice?
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06-17-2022, 09:57 PM | #3 | |
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With regards to ride height, it wasn't a big deal for me. BUT, my wife said she "felt lower than the X7", and she missed the higher vantage from the X7. |
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06-17-2022, 10:13 PM | #4 |
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We also have an X7 M50i and our iX is coming in 2 weeks. These cons you mentioned exactly echo what I feel about iX after my test drive. Decision decision...
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06-18-2022, 06:16 AM | #5 |
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Considering the price I’m kind of disappointed it’s not on the same luxury level as the X5 or X7. I wonder if you can improve your audio by adjusting settings? Upgrading to bowers won’t be an option for 2023 unless you get the M60.
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06-18-2022, 06:35 AM | #6 |
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Can you share the options you chose on your IX? Just curious if the interior feeling cheaper is even with all the crystal options and their upgraded leather or not? Is it you hear more creaking? Is it just all the cheap plastics bits at the bottom? I currently own an x5 M50i that basically had every option clicked but ventilated seats and B&W and also bought a Tesla Model Y Performance in Feb.
While the Y has actually been a great car for my daily commutes and the interior is functional enough I do miss the luxury of the X5 with the Napa leather (whichever was the highest end one), the ambient lighting, skylounge roof. Everything just felt super solid inside. But my biggest beef w/ the model Y is the lack of rear axel steering, somewhat punishing suspension, and lack of heads up display. So currently have an 2022 IX on order that basically has everything clicked other than the 22” wheels (took all season 21”) and ventilated seats. Took a test drive of the IX a few months ago and loved how quiet it was relative to the Model Y, HUD looked amazing, and the air suspension and rear axel steering made it feel more nimble than the Y (even if it isn’t - don’t know for sure). But the tester was low spec’ed with the sensatec and no luxury package. So hoping that those options get it 90% the way of the fully optioned X5. Also how are you feeling about the cup holders. Looks like a serious miss but hard to say without trying it in normal usage. |
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06-18-2022, 09:07 AM | #8 | |
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With regards to the X7…yeah, this is not as nice. But the X7 is at least 25% more money for Canadians. And the gas savings are on top of that. So pretty significant savings compared to the larger X-vehicles. Compared to other electric options, I actually think the iX and i4 are actually great deals! I always thought of Tesla's as super expensive powertrains, and cheap everything else. From BMW, you get a great powertrain and a pretty good car otherwise, for the same price (or less). In general, I don't think people should expect X7 interior quality…I think it's a cross between X3/X5 interior quality. |
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06-18-2022, 09:09 AM | #9 |
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A quick rundown on your options would be great! Considering you feel like the luxury is not on par with the X5/X7 I'm wondering if maybe you're comparing different trim levels (e.g. Sensatec vs full Merino, missing multifunction seats in the iX etc.).
I had an iX as a loaner for a couple days with the full leather option as well as multifunctions seats with ventilation and massage. I found the interior quality to be similar to my G11 and G05 (Nappa + leather dash and full Merino). I do agree with your optinion about the H&K system, no chance against the B&W in my other cars. The B&W in the iX should be even better now that it has the fancy butt vibration stuff in the seats as well. |
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06-18-2022, 09:20 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for the perspective and review. I've got an X7 M50i and thinking about what to do next. I'm intrigued by the iX but have been concerned that the fit and finish will not be on par with the X7. Love to see an iX7
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Curious if it lines up closely with your distance control preferences? |
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For seat heating/cooling/massage, the embedded controls is annoying. BUT, there is a quick access button next to the seat controls (on the door) that takes you to the seat settings on the main screen immediately. |
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Maybe this will be a software update later? They've had the tech for this in my last few cars…so might be some other issue. |
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06-18-2022, 12:35 PM | #17 |
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That's off-putting. Why would they disable such a useful feature that's been available on other models for years? When I consider omitted features (speed limit display and tow hitch, etc) and deleted features (passenger lumbar, hands free hatch open) the iX is losing a lot of its lustre…
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For the iX, I think it's loaded (absent sound system. Ugh.) and here are the options: Black sapphire metallic Leather – Interior Design Suite – Amido Premium Enhanced Package 323 Soft Close Doors 4HC Heat Comfort Package 4NR Interior Camera 4V1 BMW IconicSounds Electric 5DN Parking Assistant Plus w/Surround View 688 Harman/Kardon Sound System 322 Comfort Access 358 Thermally Insulated Windscreen 407 Panoramic Eclipsing Roof 4FM Multifunctional Seats for Driver and Front Passenger 6NX Wireless Device Charging 6U3 BMW Live Cockpit Professional Note: 6U3 adds Head-Up Display Driving Assistance Professional Sport Package 1LD 22" Aero Wheels 1020 Bicolour 3D Polished Buff, Perf. Non-RFT BMW Laserlight Headlights (this was probably a waste...I can't tell the difference. Anyone else?) BMW Gesture Control (mandatory for driving assistance…why?!) |
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The suspension and rear wheel steering make a huge difference compared to the Y. I haven't used the cup holders yet...no food allowed for the first week. After that, all bets are off with two kids under 6. This car will be a daycare beater, so I only have one week to enjoy a clean car. Then it's off to the wife. |
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The laserlights don't seem to be any brighter than the LEDs (at least in the G11/G05), but they do add quite a bit of functionality. Without them you lose dazzle-free matrix high beam, adaptive lights (swiveling when turning) as well as cornering light. Additionally in the iX the laser is also used for low beam as well. I always found the LEDs to produce a very inhomogeneous light, especially noticeable on low beams. Apparently that's solved with the lasers as well. I wonder why they ditched the lasers going forward from now... |
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