11-17-2021, 03:38 PM | #1 |
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Video: Closer look at the BMW iX by Evolve
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I look forward to doing a proper driving review soon. |
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11-18-2021, 02:54 PM | #3 |
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Just a small fyi Imran, battery capacity is named in kWh, not kW
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11-19-2021, 01:12 AM | #4 |
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I have liked this car design from the get-go but it def does look quite better in person. BMW had the i4 & iX on display during their recent event at the Angel Stadium. One thing I have had an issue with since the initial release is the rear quarter panel/fender. It looks very droopy, saggy, or blobby, especially when looking at the car from the rear at a 3/4 angle. The shoulder line is way too soft IMO.
Also, I've been hearing this quite often about BMW's newer designs (i.e. G80/2 M3/4 & G42 M240i), but I'm clueless as to what they're referencing. Wtf is the✌🏽skateboard design✌🏽? Anybody?? |
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11-19-2021, 06:15 AM | #5 |
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I had a good look over an iX at BMW Bristol last week as well and it really does impress in person, especially when surround by a car park full of 'normal' cars. Their car was in black and I think that the dark colours are better suited, with all the black plastic bits that don't change with the choice of body colour. Inside is a revelation and it seems like the scuttle is quite low (compared to my X5 45e) so that really helps with visibility and feeling of space.
For skateboard design, that is really a way of describing the batteries being fitted similar to the desk on a skateboard, rather than blocks of batteries placed elsewhere (as they are in the X5). Skateboard also means that motors can be placed in different locations and the wheelbase can be extended, so you get better interior space compared to an ICE/standard chassis design. |
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So in this case "skateboard design" is really just a design impression and has nothing to to with BEV/battery placement (mechanical layout). |
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I'm quite surprised to say that I like it a lot. Even the front works for me. Great review as usual.
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And this is the only section of Tesla that is actually good. (Well, okay, if we remove the suspension from the picture this take would be more accurate)
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