2024 BMW iX

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.

The iX is BMW’s new electric flagship SUV. Designed from scratch and a showcase for the automaker’s latest tech, it's nothing like any BMW we've seen before considering its massive grille, squared-off steering wheel and wraparound floating touch screen. The iX xDrive50 will have 516 hp and employ two motors to give it AWD capability, and it will sprint from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds, according to BMW. Range is estimated to be 300 miles, and it can add 90 miles of charge in 10 minutes of DC fast charging in public venues. Charging from empty using a 240-volt system will take 11 hours, which is par for the course.