Review and specifications
2026 BMW iX
The impressive iX electric SUV is scaled like the midsized X5. It is super-quick and quiet, delivers a plush ride and agile handling, and has a uniquely stylish cabin. It employs two motors to give it all-wheel-drive capability. Our tested 70-mph highway driving range is a commendable 370 miles. The airy interior is luxurious and uncluttered, but the controls are complicated because too many functions require interfacing with the infotainment screen. Maximum acceptance rate of 195 kilowatts in public DC fast charging locations is competitive. Home charging from empty on 240 volts takes 11 hours, which is not surprising, given the large 111-kilowatt-hour battery. The optional driving assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control and lane centering assistance. Available in three configurations, the iX gets several updates and more standard features for the 2026 model.
- Market value
- $71,000
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Direct, 1-speed
- Category
- Electric luxury SUVs
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $71,000
- Retail value range
- $65,675 - $100,875
- Original MSRP range
- $75,150 - $111,500
- Trade-in range
- $62,065 - $94,100
Ratings
- Road test score
- 95/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- Cruising range
- 325 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 4.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 195 in
- Width
- 77 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 5,680 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,065 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 33 in
- Cargo volume
- 30.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About BMW
BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.
Vehicle ID: 35383 Updated: December 4, 2025
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