What kind of vehicle is the 2025 BMW iX? What does it compare to?

The iX is BMW’s all-electric luxury crossover SUV that offers seating for five passengers all wrapped up in polarizing exterior styling. Compare it to the Cadillac Lyriq, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, and Audi E-Tron SUV. 

Is the 2025 BMW iX a good SUV?

BMW’s purpose-built EV scores well for its comfortable and spacious interior as well as its good overall range. Its looks certainly won’t be for everyone. It’s an 8.0 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2025 BMW iX?

The iX whirs into 2025 with few notable changes, though its price tag is lower now than before. A less-powerful xDrive40 may join the lineup at some point in 2025. As of press time, it was listed on the EPA’s website with a mere 211-219 miles of range, which is about two-thirds of the xDrive50. BMW has yet to confirm this model for the U.S., though. 

The automaker’s all-electric crossover SUV casts a conventional shadow, but its details are polarizing to say the least. From the bucktooth front end to the excessively angular surface detailing, this is one vehicle that you either love (and you probably don’t) or you hate (and, well, that’s up to you). On the bright side, the iX has a serene cabin that’s as quiet as it is comfortable, with luxurious materials lining just about every surface. 

The base xDrive50 puts out 516 hp, which is enough to zip off a 0-60 mph run of just 4.4 seconds. Quicker yet—but accompanied by a suspension that’s far too stiff—is the M60. It boasts 610 hp and a mountain of torque, plus ferocious response to throttle inputs. Both have a big battery with 109.5 kwh of usable energy.

No iX is a lightweight. Add a passenger or two and these are 6,000-pound-plus beasts. That heft combines with a softly tuned suspension to smother bumps below, and it may also contribute to these big vehicles having such a planted feel at highway speeds. However, it’s a detriment as soon as the road turns curvy. The iX has a disconnected feel that stands in marked contrast to BMW norms. Strong braking helps, but ultimately the steering wheel feels like it’s operating in a different sphere than the rest of the suspension below. That characteristic fun-to-drive nature we’ve come to expect from BMW models is absent here. 

In xDrive50 configuration, the iX offers as much as 309 miles of range, per EPA test estimates. The M60 is estimated at 284-285 miles.  

BMW offers five seats in the iX, and any of them with a window packs plenty of space, comfortable padding, and fine materials. This is one of BMW’s best cabins, if not its very best thanks to the fact that the electric car configuration allows for a nearly flat floor and plenty of space all around. BMW has gotten very good at packing interesting materials into its cabins, and the iX is no exception. Skip black vinyl and you’ll find features like soft real leather or wool upholstery blending with real wood accents and actual metal, rather than plastic coated with a thin layer of the stuff. 

The iX comes with the safety and driver-assistance basics we expect at this price point, like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitors. A high-tech highway driving-assistance system that handles stop-and-go driving and allows for limited hands-off and eyes-on stints is available, making commuting a piece of cake. 

How much does the 2025 BMW iX cost?

The iX starts at $87,250, about $5,000 less than it did at the beginning of 2024. That price tag buys a well-equipped vehicle with a 14.9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, synthetic leather upholstery with heated and power-adjustable seats up front, and 20-inch alloy wheels. 

Where is the 2025 BMW iX made?

In Germany.