BMW presented the IX Facelift at the end of January and already invited journalists to check it. We are in Barcelona to spend time with the electric SUV and discover its updates from the inside and outside. As you can probably assess, our exclusive images underline the configuration in the official press pictures. It is the spicy M70, which is completed in frozen depth gray, a matt finish from the individual catalog.
The updated M-performance model is located on 22-inch wheels (1026 m), but you can have a size lower or higher. Yes, the IX connects the XM and X7 and offers 23-inch wheels directly from the factory. They are not the biggest alloys sold with a new car because some General Motor Products can be preserved with a 24-inch set. The bigger you go, the harder the trip and in the case of EV it has a negative effect on the area. In addition, larger bikes cost more. BMW wants an additional € 1,100 for the 23-inch set (1028) in Germany.
The regular IX aromas can look almost as aggressive by choosing the new M sports package. However, only the M70 has a medium radiator grille with horizontal slats and an M logo. The mighty kidneys with an illuminated contour are now flanked by redesigned headlights that keep the largest electrical SUV from BMW fresh. Since it is only an LCI, the profile remains unchanged. The rear rear is also largely transferred, apart from called bumpers, depending on whether the M sports package is added.
The old IX still looked modern inside, although it was on the market for about four years. However, BMW spoke to one of the main complaints that people had about the Pre-LCI model. The new seats prove to be much more comfortable by offering greater lateral support. The seats are wrapped in the standard in perforated microfiber/Sensatec, but they can choose real leather.
With the M sports package, the cabin houses a leather steering wheel with M brands and a two-tone instrument plate. You also get an anthracitic headliner, dark silver accents and even M pedals. Of course, all M-delicacies are included from the start when they step on the IX M70. Do not keep your breath for a correct M version because it won’t happen.
We can test the updated BMW IX in several flavors to find out how the hardware upgrades have positively influenced the driving experience. Stay tuned for the evaluation!
