Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast

[Great Gatsby]

I actually really like the styling. Works a lot better here than the iX3. The bigger proportions help visually to make it feel more complete.

My issues are the shared platform. This thing could have had a nice frunk. But nope. And is that a transmission hump I see in the middle? Probably.

Overall, I really like it and don't think the price is terrible for what it is but the compromises from a shared platform is borderline a deal breaker. Also, no split tailgate anymore? Huge loss there IMO that was the X5's signature feature.

As an R1 alternative, this is VERY strong. True luxury features with amazing range and fast charging times. If it comes out this year and I can spec it reasonably, certainly on my short list. This is my kind of car way more than the iX3.

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[NoICE]

I overall like it except for the X’ed DRLs. Doesn’t BMW know that when you X the eyes of something, it typically means that it’s dead?

Bingo.

 

[savethemanual]

Bingo.

Haha. As someone already mentioned, you can turn off half of the slash marks so it doesn't represent death.

 

[DaveA]

I think their new class ones are slightly better but I agree the grille is the worst part design wise.

and the hexagonal weird displays.

 

[Eric9610]

In person it is executed very well. Have driven and sat in the iX3.

 

[teartags]

it's just a shame, however, about the bad dental work.

I have to chuckle at any of us who own a Rivian giving another car a hard time about the looks of the front end...

 

[Great Gatsby]

I have to chuckle at any of us who own a Rivian giving another car a hard time about the looks of the front end...

Are you insinuating that the Rivian headlights are anything less than perfect?

 

[gpdjr]

 

[Mos Eisley]

I know they did it to tie into the X branding but I saw it as a nod to

 

[mkhuffman]

I love this as a two row r1S alternative. I like the Vancouver green and the tanzinite blue. The specs are fantastic and the pricing is very compelling IMO. It is $12k below a similar range R1 base model. The 470kw charging is genuinely future proofing in a meaningful way. It will be a road trip dream car.

I will be shocked if anyone drives away spending less than $100k. Sure that is R1 territory, but it definitely isn't cheaper.

 

[SenatorSteak]

Big BMW fan and can’t wait for an iX6 and iX7 but holy lord is that front atrocious. The tiny kidney grilles really make the car look ugly. Outside of that the features look really cool. Hope they figure out the design and make them look like current X6 designs.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

Given how BMW sandbags ranges, I’d suspect this will be a 475-480 mile range vehicle. With what I’d suspect is achievable with the new drivetrain in terms of efficiency, ~3.3kWh/mile, with the big 144kWh battery it calculates to around that range.

I know they did it to tie into the X branding but I saw it as a nod to

Yep. And with the M-sport package you can set the running lights to a sodium yellow color, so quite a few fun little nods to motorsports.

I will be shocked if anyone drives away spending less than $100k. Sure that is R1 territory, but it definitely isn't cheaper.

Yeah, we don’t know what’s standard at this trim level, and also specifically on the BEV. Like air suspension on the current X5 is standard on the 50e PHEV model, i.e., the BEV flavor of the new X5 may be more of a middle tier trim (so less options needed to make it an extra nice ride).

I think there will be decently optioned cars without breaking $100K. That being said, we’ve learned that we’ll spend the extra to make it exactly what we want. We’ve never regretted spending extra for options (but have had a few moments of “Wish we would’ve gotten X”)

Stoked about the iX5 to replace our iX but will absolutely consider and review an R1S again (since like you pointed out is the comparable market segment).

 

[TexasBob]

Given how BMW sandbags ranges, I’d suspect this will be a 475-480 mile range vehicle. With what I’d suspect is achievable with the new drivetrain in terms of efficiency, ~3.3kWh/mile, with the big 144kWh battery it calculates to around that range.

Your prediction has come true. Thomas over at Autogefühl at 100 kph (62 mph) 3.4 mi / kwh => 490 miles of range. Nice weather and blah blah but 490 freaking miles. It is a road trip beast.

For me, I like how it looks. But what can I say, I like the Rivian stadium lights front end and five years ago lots of commentors thought those looked like pig nostrils. I do not love the Twitter logo lights in the front but other than that, I dig it.

 

[LevelHeaded]

Looks nice-ish other than the weirdly shaped black section in the lower fascia, same as the ix3 sport trims.

Also, loss of the tailgate is super disappointing. It’s like making a 4Runner without the roll-down rear window. Why get rid of your special sauce.

 

[mkhuffman]

I think the lack of a third row is a big miss, even though the ICEV X5 is just a five passenger vehicle. I guess one day there will be an iX7 for $150k.

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