1st Drive BMW iX 50 | Review | 4K

[@JoeAchilles1]

Hope you enjoy my very honest review of BMW's all electric iX. Lots of exciting cars/videos lined up for the next few months.... Thanks for your support as always ♥

[@benlecluyse]

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[@machtschnell7452]

Looks like it bounces its butt like a bunny on those roads.

[@emersonkanode2967]

@@benlecluyse love the resonance of your deep voice first of all. This has to be the most honest critical report of a new car I've ever heard or seeing. The price is scary enough impound imagine what that's in USA dollars. And the front and sides are butt ugly. The Backs not bad but doesn't ring a bell for me either.

[@Sebastian_Daniels]

I am not sure what you think about BMW interiors lately, but I feel BMW is throwing away their well-known reputation of having the most functional interiors ever, all for entering the competition of minimalism with Mercedes and Tesla. What is your opinion?

[@marcnobel3938]

Seen one charging in real life and it was a real magnet for peoples. I was really surprised. I must admit, it had quite presence.

[@pamelaturner8997]

I hope your back has healed. You did a great job even when you were in pain. My 2022 BMW iX50 is at the port in Germany awaiting transit to the US. I am a two-time BMW X5 owner, who fell in love with the iX when it was still in camouflage. My husband and I both pre-ordered iX50's on 8/18/2021. Mine is Aventurine with Oyster interior and his is Phytonic Blue with Amido interior. I scored two demo test drives and I was blown away by the performance. So thanks again for reviewing my "Aventurine Beauty" on KZbin. Can't wait to bring her home.

[@Kelveron]

A lot of comments slagging off the external styling, but I while I don't particularly love the looks, it's no worse than many other SUVs. What I don't like is the massive weight (again, probably on a par with rivals) and, as Joe pointed out, no physical buttons for climate control functions, which BMW usually does well at.

[@Tomoyo0827]

HVAC controls is best when it’s not moving and always on top, which iX do have

[@manualman3992]

I drove one of these last week for work and it was definitely an eye catcher on the road, everybody was looking at it and it has a presence on the road. Extremely refined, comfortable and quick.

[@AaronRandolphChen]

Joe, you're a real trooper for making this video despite hurting your back. Much respect! So glad that someone else has finally mentioned the positioning of armrests, which I am really particular about and others think I'm being overly fussy. Thank you for the vindication, Joe! I love your reviews because I'm about the same height as you are, so if you can get comfortable in a car, then I know if would work for me too. Hope your back feels better soon, Mate!

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Saw one in the flesh a while ago. They don't look goofy like they do on camera they've got real presence in person and the design comes together well. And the inside is very next gen luxury

[@kofib3]

They look quite OK in white when I saw it in the flesh.

[@thedrivebygg]

Awesome video Joe, can see the pain in your eyes, love the way you showed off the bowers & wilkins sound system, it deserves to be shown off.

[@NickMurray]

Feel better brother!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks Nick, getting old is no fun 😉👊👌

[@Cloverleaf7642]

It's an amazing vehicle and a typically excellent assessment by Joe. My concern is that one day, one of these 2.6 ton behemoths will hit me in my 1990s two seater which, being low is out of the eyeline of SUV drivers. And that will be the end of me. In other words, I think my car is going to have to go.

[@robertocalvo934]

It might no be a beauty in the eyes of any but I want one. Comfort, great sound system, massaging, a great car to travel in

[@ethanthomas68]

Nice honest review Joe! I actually like the exterior in light colors (white looks good with the black trim features)

[@Slingsshootingandcamping]

Seen one in the metal the other day I actually liked the look of it

[@richardkennett4086]

I think the looks might grow on people. BMW have a knack of bringing out quite advance designs which sometimes become classics. The i3 the first BMW EV is a case in point. That still looks like a concept car, yet they are finishing production. This car as you say Joe, will be best in dark colours. Black, dark green, dark blue and dark grey. But it is very expensive in the ideal spec. I know it’s a different style of car but a Taycan for the same money would be just as comfortable and much more special. You certainly don’t feel ashamed when you walk away from it or towards it. Surely looks are very important. This might just need a refresh. Who knows we might all love it in two years time. But this might become more affordable quickly if it doesn’t and then at £50k this would be a bargain with 20k miles on the clock! With its drivability and comfort it might be just fine. But only in black! Get well soon Joe. Great reviews by the way. Pick of the BMW I range now is the i4 40. Comfort, range and performance with traditional BMW feeling. Better than the M50 as it’s just so relaxing. Has most of the drive features of the iX for half the price.

[@kiwi335d]

Great review Joe. I see many iX reviewers are not keen on the iDrive interface due to complexity. I agree that it would be nice to have a few more buttons for the frequently used actions, however it is nice to be able to access so many technical features that wouldn’t likely be available with a conventional car interface, because there would be just too many buttons. My ten year old Lexus LX SUV doesn’t have near as many features as this iX, yet I counted over seventy buttons and knobs in the front of my Lexus….

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I don’t like the look of the iX on the exterior. But without doubt, the interior is really nice.

[@dpupples629]

It's as if it's built for a riot torn country where you won't mind the odd petrol bomb hitting the exterior while you waft in luxury inside.

[@gregorygant4242]

Yeah , the inside is absolutely glorious , the outside , absolutely hideous !!! Fire the exterior designers, give the interior designers a raise and promotion !

[@reece005]

Thanks for the video Joe, and what a fantastic car. Hope your back gets better soon👍

[@The_journeyy]

Joes opinion on this one is definitely going to be interesting 👀

[@henryhol8538]

I actually first saw this car in detail at the Berry BMW Croydon meet (in memory of Dave King). I was surprised as to how good the interior is. The range is really good if you can charge from home. Hopefully they will release a svelte coupe version to prevent owners having to don the shades whilst outside the car. A smaller sized model will also make more sense. Take care, hope your back improves, it must have taken twice as long for you to film this.

[@BobH809]

Joe, what about the car in a darker colour, hide the shape of the sides a bit?

[@christianolsen9781]

Ground clearance seems very shallow for a SUV? Did you try it on an uneven dirt road?

[@earni01]

Kommentar für den Algorithmus

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you!

[@malcolmjones893]

Thoroughly excellent video, Joe! Feel better soon!

[@neilhibbert5201]

Hi Joe I had a bad back and when for xray then sent to a@e to find out that a had CANCER in my back 5 fractured vertebrae also fractured sternum.please make sure you get MRI and xray back?

[@colinw1591]

Good review Joe. As an indication of its dimensions, you looked quite small in the drivers seat! Destined for China and the US I think and too big for the average British B Road.....

[@paramdeepdhaliwal9694]

Thanks for another epic review joe I always love to watch ur review u rock mate 👍 not bcoz u r hardcore bmw fan boy like me keep it up greetings from Toronto Canada

[@ChanahsCreativeEdits]

Get well soon Joe! The Bhp figures and torque on these EV cars are just crazy ...but so is the cost! Got to say the new Qashqai looks more BMW and aggressive than the iX on the outside 😄

[@khaedundou2942]

Brilliant. Whats the tune you played during interior segment?

[@damindra]

Great review Joe, hope your back gets better soon! Interesting car..blacked out I think it will look OK!

[@mkm6073]

Not sure what you're comparing the range to, but which X5 has less than 300miles range? Even as a petrol, and if you get a diesel version you will probably get out 800-1000km, depending on driving styles. Its even less sensitive than any e-car regarding the driving behavior. I am sure 300miles you'll only get, if you drive pretty calm and slow. To me its all not an option... Have to say, the adaptive regen is an awesome feature, it works sooo well! Something I think, only BMW can manage to do! Loved that in the i4. Overall nice cars, but the range kills it all for my personal usages...

[@pjmoody]

Another great review Joe. Thanks for sharing.

[@rdk3996]

Great review!! Surprised you made a (negative) size comparison based on just how it ‘felt’. Aside from wheelbase, iX is smaller than the X5 in width, length, and height. Therefore also less than the X7. Hope the back is better :)

[@Tomoyo0827]

I am ok with the exterior, but why do they go full Mercedes interior???

[@brycebrown1]

Really good review! Honest as usual... Some of BMW's recent designs remind me of those animal drawings we did as kids where you fold a piece of paper, draw your part, pass it on to the next person, etc and then unfold it to see what the animal looked like. Rhinelephantpus! That was fun, but this is a bit confusing. BMW Incongruity 🤔

[@rustystuff]

Been looking forward to you getting your hands one for these bud. Hope you feel better soon 🙏

[@JoshuaRex-ql4nc]

Must be one of the only people that loves the exterior styling.

[@JervisCat]

Loved your review on this car, well in fact, loved all your reviews. Practical and brutally honest. Thanks Joe. Btw,, are there short cut buttons on this IX ? ..the usual buttons in bmw?

[@osmiumtank]

Take care Joe. Hope your back feels better!

[@thefamilyrobbo]

If I saw one from the front or back I'd probably think it was an Alfa at first glance. From the side it's more like one of those Korean abominations from about twenty years ago. On paper it is so good in so many respects but I feel completely indifferent to it BMW's motto was the 'Ultimate driving machine' and that referred to the driver experience. Although fast, we're now heading towards 'the ultimate self driving machine' I don't actually mind taking responsibility for stopping at traffic lights! Ideal for Mr and Mrs Suburban Professional and their 2.4 little darlings but not a BMW in my opinion. Great review as ever and I hope you soon get your back sorted. 👍

[@stephenlane9168]

Great enjoyable video Joe. Entertaining and informative. Perfect video 👌👏

[@_st4r_gazer_]

awesome to see this car here, love it and the channel 🔥

[@thegrimmer]

10:28 You're forgetting the 640i GT. Killer back seat

[@JoeAchilles1]

Very true, I always forget the 6 GT, incredible luxury etc, almost a forgotten model here in the UK unfortunately.

[@thegrimmer]

@@JoeAchilles1 We touring-starved (zero models) poor Americans don't have the luxury of forgetting. We have to imagine driving a G31 from behind a discontinued G32 wheel while quietly wiping away a first world tear.

[@666DW]

I love it!…….other than those front seats which appear lacking in the lateral support on the seat squab. It looks very flat and devoid of any support to stop you sliding across the seat.

[@KingKong-he9hk]

I saw plenty of your videos, they are pretty awesome. I have gotten a quick look on the ix overall in person, and the head of the dealer told me, it’s comfy, and it won’t handle as well as X3 M40i or the X3M. I saw your video commenting on both ICE X3, and I still own that lovely M40i. Want to get your opinion on how ix50 handles when stiffen….The dealer can’t get the M50 yet, so I can’t drive it yet

[@V8bgt]

Take one in black! You will like it. Really beautiful.. eventually

[@markjohnson8352]

Thank you, Joe. I could live with one! 😊

[@aneebaba06]

Well, had a feeling you would like this more than the i4. (my i4 M50 is coming this summer! Back in my home state of Oregon, no sales tax unlike here in California). Anyways, great review Joe! Would love to have this for the future wifey (got engaged recently), and she did like it on first impression (yes the exterior lol). Looking forward to seeing both the cars on the road by next month here with the first deliveries for the US>

[@laszlo610]

Thanks this honest video, even if i just part agree.👌💯 I think this IX 50m suv is the best inside-out within the ev and the combustion engine league. Its a bit shame they not sell the 40 version with the bigger battery pack.

[@edwardleigh-firbank7835]

Hope back gets sorted!! Is it comparable to a X5 ? I suppose the 45e would be its most likely comparison. What would you choose???

[@woncho1]

Externally is a no but everything else is a yes. Speedy recoveryJoe 👍

[@sashadog2323]

Get well joe ! Thanks for the review.

[@willie011073]

Always great to listen to an alternative view on things......I'm usually very anti SUV but am strangely drawn to this iX, can't wait for the coolness to filter down to smaller models.............I also pulled my back this morning lifting concrete fence posts.....thanks Eunice.

[@mathijsgabriels6478]

So Joe, did you jump in the back seat as stated or limp your way from the front seat to the back 😜.

[@SMACCACA]

Well done Joe and hope the back heals soon!

[@Gowelane]

I took one for a test drive , impressive car to be honest , surprised you never mentioned that the tub was made of carbon .

[@brianiswrong]

The packaging looks off to me. Looks like it's designed to have an online 12 cylinder engine judging by the long bonnet and " cabin back" seating (just look how long the steering column is and how far away from the driver the bottom of the windscreen is. And then with the boot open ,there seems to be 12" each side (were the hidden rear lights are) that seems dead space as far as the boot shape is concerned.

[@XENONEZZ2]

Thanks for the thoughtful review Joe....yes the looks are an issue ...however colour can make or break some cars and to my eyes at least an iX in Sophisto Grey metallic just about gets away with it.

[@realtorque]

Banger after the banger! Joe for his own BBC show!!?

[@real2gone]

Great review, Joe. Shame about the iX's looks. Bad backs can be hell. Hope you're OK soon.

[@Lou-f]

Impressive motor

[@SDK2006b]

On the range - typically 300 miles WLTP equates to about 220 miles real world (obs temp, driving style and wheel size dependant)

[@JoeAchilles1]

WLTP quoted is 380, I found it to have around 300 in cold/damp conditions.

[@eugenux]

if it can be considered as such, I believe ix40 is/should be the sweet spot in the range

[@ilya4759]

If you don't want back problems, maybe you should ditch the carbon bucket seats?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Best most supportive seats on sale. My M3 went back to Tony over a month ago, your theory is wrong. (But guessing you haven't even sat in one)

[@ilya4759]

@@JoeAchilles1 I did actually sit once with my winter jacket and it felt too tight. My comment was intended to be cheeky, but I do wonder if the thinner base of the bucket seats doesn't make the ride harsher than the regular seat. I never got to test drive either option before ordering my M4 because there was no inventory. Love your channel

[@niallroche2051]

Hi joe with this new climate control, when in auto is the air distribution automatic but you control the fan manually?

[@vollderdepporiginal]

Thank you for the honest thoughts! Same to me:Interior and Technology is 👍. Exterior is 👎. The actual BMW-Styling is interesting and special, unfortunately not my style (e.g. the new 2 Coupe). Hopefully the future will come with an updated, more convenient style. All the best for your back!

[@user-rw8zj1td9v]

The grille is unforgivable. I like the m3 and m4 but this really looks like a beaver mobile.

[@Levente20]

hey Joe. how are you? G87 reveal will be soon. car looks insane with m performance parts. also this IX curved display will be in G87 too, sadly

[@unowen-nh9ov]

If I look @ this as sculpture, I have no problem with it (haven't seen 1 in the metal). Dark colours it looks like a tailored suit, BMW haven't really done "styling" since i3 (745i?). Price alone guarantees this isn't for the masses, so who cares if it's "polarizing"? Rolls doing record volume with Cullinan.

[@henronweekes2796]

Would you get the IX over the etron S ?

[@Twinkletoes78]

Do electric cars make sense given the soon to be price hike. It will soon be cheaper to run an M5 than a plug in

[@autobahnlover]

So to summarise Joe's review: if you must buy an EV, don't buy this eyesore.

[@Richard--99]

The interior is really next level and I love the ambient lighting, but I could never buy a car that looks this bad, no way

[@jerryangell9956]

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Don’t insult those of us who like the looks.

[@M.power34]

🇹🇷 Bmw ix m60 çeker misin? 🇹🇷

[@deadfoxxy]

The very ending: "Jesus, that's just not right." LMAO!!!

[@Luckyjo21]

Think it looks amazing!

[@gtsussex3467]

Hmmm.. It’s actually growing on me and much better in flesh but that’s the most charitable I can be. Scratchy interior is a no-no. It’s the one thing I love about the 7, the interior quality punches above real purchase price but at the silly prices BMW want for this (double my 7 series after discount), I expect nothing less than perfect. Having tried it, I’m also a bit confused at to who it is aimed at. Boot is useless for X5 family. Having that extra legroom is no use when you’d rather the extra boot space. We’ve got an X7 M50d and this seems like remarkable value as a family car compared to this (yes I know it’s relative and we’re lucky). Surprised by your comments saying you think back is as comfortable as 7 series - didn’t think so at all and also thought the front seats were nothing on comfort seats. I’m looking to see what new 7 will be like. So far, signs are both good and bad. But first time in 9 BMW purchases, we’re thinking of moving. I like buttons!! Perhaps just getting old… 🤣. Hope back gets better quickly Joe

[@okkerb1]

As with so many BMWs the external look tends to be controversial but then eventually grows and you. Casein-point E60 especially the sorts pack and the 5 series GT sports pack. Both ridiculed as ugly ducklings when they were released but turned out to be beautiful and desirable cars later.

[@fredpnet]

I like this car

[@Wolves_Wanderer]

Ridiculous prices what a joke. I'm sticking to combustion engines.

[@fareastspurII]

25 years of BMW ownership and switching to Audi (etron), BMW design is just terrible 😞

[@EbNorth]

The cars not ugly! It really is subjective. I do have a theory that more average looking ppl tend to really dislike weird looking cars cuz they lack confidence in their own looks. That's also why so many good looking ppl seem to like the styling of the IX or at the very least not be so turned off by it.

[@okkerb1]

I must be one of the good-looking ones since I don't think that outside it's too bad

[@youraveragejoe1]

What a weird comment. The shapes and proportions are odd so it’s hardly surprising people find it ugly. Some angles are okay and some are just gopping.

[@okkerb1]

It's just a joke. But as they say lots of Truth spoken in jest. :)

[@ThePsEuDoAnOnYmOuS]

missed chance to name the video The Good, the Ugly & the Ugly!

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Have yet to see one in the metal, but in dark colours it looks like handsome sculpture, rather than just poor design or styling, in black it reminds me of Darth Vader on wheels. X7 & Cullinan are selling, isn't this waitlisted?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thankfully we all have different tastes, agreed they do look better in black, it thankfully hides much of the design.

[@chillout1109]

Excellent, detailed review as always Joe. Well done. Hope your back gets well soon. BMW survived the Bangle era. The iX will survive too. That interior alone will sell bucket loads. There is nothing out there in the SUV/Crossover BEV market with this level of luxury. Personally though, I will be looking elsewhere when the time comes to get rid of my current 2021 X5M Comp. Even though I've already done 3 test drives of the iX so far, I still can't get over the looks. If rumours turn out to be true that there will be an iX5, just like BMW did with the iX3, I will definitely be considering that instead, regardless of the performance compromises that come with converting an ICE platform into a BEV. That's because in my opinion, the X5 is the best looking SUV that BMW currently makes. An X5 converted into an iX5 will be a seriously yummy temptation for me. As for this BMW iX, I'm afraid it's gonna be a no from me.

[@jamviator]

Your comment is exactly what BMW needs to see. I don't know why they insist on shooting themselves in the foot after making brilliant cars, by giving them these stupid designs. They could sell far more cars if they didn't sabotage their own efforts.

[@glenncoreyjp6854]

Looks fine in black… the interior, technology, comfort and refinement would appear to put the iX straight to the top of its class, despite its looks.

[@gregorygant4242]

I hate the outside , it looks so damn ugly ; love the inside , looks so premium, luxurious , ergonomic , next level , cool ! They say the ride is smooth , comfortable , and it's pretty responsive for a big -a!s SUV. What do you say Joe , I'd like your opinion ? Great video , keep'em coming , bye , bye !!!

[@CorbinWilliams]

Not digging the seat controls on the door, when I buy my car, I set the seats once and never need the controls again… Absolutely unnecessary on the door panels and extremely Mercedes😰🤢🤢🤢

[@richards6367]

Agree with you Joe, the exterior styling is a dog, don’t like the front-that grill - it just grates in me, rear is just dull and characterless, but the side profile is the worst, it just looks out of proportion. As a lifelong BMW fan for over 35 years (325i, 328i, 540i, 750i, 650i GC, X5M50D, X3M40i, and current X5M50i) if I’m forced to go electric one day this styling abomination would be the end of my relationship with BMW, I’m going to keep my gorgeous 2021 X5M50i until it dies or I die.

[@howardrose9138]

First time I have seen one of your videos Joe. Enjoyed it very much. I have a iX50 on order (in Australia) and obviously I did not have the problem some people have regarding its looks. A lot of cars don't look good when new models come, but one soon gets used to it. Have seen now many KZbin videos on the iX and without exception everyone speaks very highly of this car. Have no doubts it will be a good buy after the many BMW's I have owned before including X5, 7 Series, 640 GT, 530 GT and a few coupes etc. Then I went to a VW Touareg Wolfsburg, which is good, (have only had it nine months) but it is now going to make way for the 'electric beast'. Never thought I would rush to electric, but after learning about the iX50 it seems a great choice. And we have already put in the 3 phase electricity into our garage to prepare for its arrival later in the year. The colour of your test vehicle is exactly what I have ordered. Must complement you on the 4k quality of your video. Excellent. Hope you back is better soon. Nothing worse!

[@machtschnell7452]

When the main styling cue is an unnecessary double fake grille, it can only go down from there. Wake up BMW. Electric cars are not ICE cars.

[@craighermle7727]

Funny... How much do you have to pay for one that isn't ugly

[@BMWF900R]

97k before option 😂😂hard pass

[@Mpower-hz4gk]

In that colour it looks better than others I've seen

[@TheJo96jo]

I don’t like it but they will probably sale like crazy lol

[@gourami7]

120k BMW have lost the plot, doesn't feel or look like a luxury EV like Taycan or Lexus

[@omnihein9322]

Despite what people may think, this is exactly what some people like, here in South Africa I've never heard a bad comment about it from people who've seen it in real life, myself included, I think it looks much better than what people say it does. That being said, I won't buy one cause it attracts too much attention. Also if any of you honestly think that the new designs are hurting BMWs sales, you poor naive fool.

[@johnkeenan4184]

Hi Joe, the seat colour is all wrong with the exterior. Non Tesla Electric cars seem to mostly have grey or anthracite/black seats, any reasoning ro it?

[@youraveragejoe1]

Almost every car on the road has black seats and so do most teslas… as the white leather costs more on them. Black is the most soft (along with brown) colour to the eyes and won’t get stained like white or light colours will…

[@PQV-8898]

This car has a gorgeous interior, just gorgeous. Powerful electric motors with an excellent range. But the exterior is ridiculously ugly. Plain ugly from every angle. Really you just can't make it any uglier even if you try.

[@petripaa]

I find it interesting that you hate the looks of this iX so much and tolerate G80/G82 without issue. Somehow iX flows better than the latest M-car in my opinion. This is especially true when experiencing it yourself. Don't get me wrong, it definitely isn't the greatest design ever, but better than G80. Looks truly are subjective.

[@Jokwoo]

As much as I appreciate your efforts Joe, I simply had no patience for the car’s exterior; it is truly hideous from every angle. What is BMW doing??? Still, I look forward to your next video. Most importantly, I hope your back recovers quickly!!