BMW iX xDrive50 range test

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[@stmo6689]

Crystal glas applications are optional, as standard you get bronze metal application.

[@jonathangroves788]

"it has blinker package" - excellent

[@aigarius]

Subwoofer(s!) in the iX are in the base of each seat. And there are more speakers in the back of the seat as well. So you get a more local sound for each person.

[@MilesKlettke]

Love to see the same test with iX 40 as the 50 is much higher in cost here. Also you they don't have those "diamond" controls.

[@stinn]

I wonder if it might be possible to see a summer range test for the big fat beaver (iX50), as I would be curious how close to the efficiency of the iX40 it would get. Thanks for all the content you put out!

[@tymanot]

This will find its customers. Thanks for the Video Björn.

[@e94mli]

I'd love to see an efficiency mode run as well on all cars that have that option. It should include a check of the drawbacks, if any, of being in that mode in addition to consumption difference. Perhaps as a separate video.

[@karihautala3037]

Agree. I think that Björn should make range test also in eco pro-mode to see the difference between comfort (as used here) and most economical eco pro.

[@RobertPuklin]

It would make close to no difference. OEMs use 2 "ECO" Tricks: - pedal response curve, which has 0 impact if you are driving constant speed - decrease HVAC power, which will make Bjoern just increase to 25 in attempt to maintain same "real feel" There is no hidden efficiency switch.

[@TrueDesire존]

@@RobertPuklin EV6/Ioniq 5 in eco-mode will be RWD only so they should consume less but yes most often than not it’s just a power adjustment in the pedal and reduced HVAC as you said.

[@MANdoesminecraft]

I've been waiting for this car since the Thailand trip, glad the content is starting to appear. Thank you Bjorn!

[@DahleJohannes]

Really wish you'd do the test in Efficiency mode. If I was doing a long drive in an iX, I'd use it.

[@hrrrrr2084]

Well said. Any sensible person would do it.

[@joeyandres]

Impressive that you got those numbers even in winter. I have noticed similar numbers in fall already driving 120kph. Something I could never achieve with our Model X LR Plus, which is just our tow machine as BMW iX doesn't have a tow package option in north america, atm.

[@ycaglaya]

I think your analyses is spot on, this car will hurt the E-tron the most if people can overcome the polarizing exterior design. It will probably chip some sales from the X, but at the moment X is not selling at all. The E-tron is still selling more than the S and X combined...

[@thorsev6960]

Sales start pretty strong in Norway for iX. Number 4 best selling BEV in December, 3 in January and 5 so far in February.

[@XesserX]

I bought an E-tron 55 last summer. The BMW seems like a great car, but the look of it is just so silly! Maybe it will grow on me, and everyone else pretty much.... That being said, the E-tron 55 is a fantastic car! :-)

[@aigarius]

It is a hypothetical debate at this point as iX is basically sold out until end of 2023 already.

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

X is only “not selling” because tesla is making very few of them right now. The wait times are extremely long for them. It’s not like people aren’t trying to buy them, they just can’t keep up with demand on the S and X

[@Rei_n1]

The ICE SUVs will be the hardest hit. As of now all half decent electric SUVs from premium brands (where highis price of EVs is easier to justify) are selling like hot cakes.

[@Jushwa]

I like the interior with the exception of the crystals which seem to be optional

[@berthogendoorn2133]

The cut glass switches and knob are option in Canada

[@clnred]

It only disengages at junctions or changing lanes automatically if you don't hold the wheel properly with at least one hand. My old 5 series was happy with just a pressure from my knee

[@sam85f]

I can’t wait for them to come to the states. Definitely the bronze buttons over crystals. Crystals are cool but the glare. Wish bmw would offer other metal colors besides gold.

[@soare74]

Gibt es jetzt.

[@humbertolev1990]

Hi Björn, took delivery of the BMW iX M60 in NL. If you’d be interested in taking it for a spin lmk and I’ll pop by Oslo. Would be awesome to have a few tests done on the iX M60, too.

[@eirik500]

@Bjørn Nyland, did you like the heated armrests and dashboard panel below the wheel? Might lower the air cabin temp a bit and live on radiation heating instead.

[@skibahnhofab950]

Björn, Exactly what I would suggest. When I test drove a BMW iX, after a while I had to lower the temperature to 18 degrees in the cabin. Would be interesting if you could only test having radiation heating on (can be set separately via settings) and turn off the ACC completely.

[@kevinle6490]

@Bjørn Nyland, I want trade my x for ix 50, but still has no chance to test drive , you already drive both ,so just wondering whats your opinion of both due to comfort space and drive experience

[@yvindstafsnes2027]

Blinker package 😂

[@andreaconsitt2677]

I would go for the BMW for sure!

[@thomassigdestad5574]

Great test! Hope you'll be able to test the ix40 as well soon 👍

[@kqschwarz]

Hugely helpful. Thank you.

[@badrhari3436]

The part with "whaaat" screaming was not normal. Good review again, as usual! Keep up the good work!

[@SpartanCR65]

Hello there, wondering if there is an upcoming video about the BYD Tang?

[@thorsev6960]

Drove the iX xDrive40 over a weekend the other day and 93 km/h on speedo matched 90 km/h GPS speed. Weird.

[@Kallenator1988]

I got the exact same result.

[@doggnamedchip]

Probably depends on the wheel size

[@thorsev6960]

@@doggnamedchip maybe but the one I drove also had 21 inches.

[@glenf4115]

It is coded into the car, all BMWs overstate their speed by 5%. To correct this you would change BC_V_KORREKTUR and BC_DIGITAL_V_KORREKTUR to nicht_aktiv (not active)

[@thorsev6960]

@@Pete856 that's not the point, in Björns case it speedo showed 95 km/h when GPS was 90. Just wondering why there's 2 km/h difference.

[@srenandersen4563]

Where is the new model X test??? I should beat them all..... Keep up the good work.

[@TriviaChallenge]

This looks way cooler in real life than in photos.

[@mikkdoo]

Never watched 3 videos of ev cars in a row. I like your style Bjorn 😂 Minimalistic interiour style is bad, you alwasy need button with feedback for a lot of controls, a tablet in the middle is nothing else than cheap for the manufactorer and bad for secure driving

[@ericnewton5720]

I wonder what the deal is with the speed displayed being incorrect.

[@matthiashahn3655]

I guess the BMW e-engines without permanent magnets should work better with adaptive mode, not B-Mode, as Bjoern is testing with, because they are more efficent with "sailing" where the magnet field could be disabled completely, so they don't have the "drag losses" of the permanent magnets like in a Tesla or VW.

[@break-out5661]

You need the more expensive 50 over the 40 to get better specs then E-tron or EQC and those cars are imo much better looking inside and outside. I prefer the EQC over E-tron, the driving experience was better and the interior is more intuitive to use. Thats why I ordered the EQC, downside is that it can take 10-12months to deliver...

[@AOTanoos22]

I would highly advice you to either only lease the EQC or wait for the EQE.

[@break-out5661]

@@AOTanoos22 Without a reason your reply is useless

[@filipivarsson4212]

Hej Björn! Vet du om det finns någon app typ carscanner som funkar med bmw IX?

[@Jacob-id7xm]

Yo whats up! Are u going to try out Cupra Born? Im considering of buying that car later this year and would like to see the range and charge test!

[@AndrewNC22]

Finally, some good music! ;)

[@Jushwa]

The door yeah is pretty shaky sounding

[@jmhmkr104]

and you have to push a silly button to open it. That’s progress for you.

[@hrrrrr2084]

E-tron killer until refreshed e-Tron comes out. With that said, in reality, they're tesla killers, both being considerably cheaper and better.

[@jvaule]

@bjørn nyland du er klar over at gj.snittet kan stilles inn pr 100km. Gå til menyen også endrer du bare

[@jvaule]

System, også til enheter

[@gerhardmaas266]

Great Video! It helps me a lot to make up my mind. Question: What OBD App are you using? It shows many details, like temperature, cell voltage, and SoH, which I find very interesting to know. What is the name of the App, and is it available on the market?

[@ObserverDingue]

"Car Scanner", Bjørn has a video about it.

[@arenaev]

What's the list price of the tester? Seems maxed out...

[@DG-uv3zw]

I think just under 100k in Norway!( no tax on EV)

[@arenaev]

@@DG-uv3zw Sorry, but I doubt that. 100k EUR sounds like a base price for xDrive50.

[@ytbh6518]

It is important to let the Norwegians know, that this car does not fully support the IT power net. When connecting to a 3-phase 32A charger, the car will only charge at 3.6 kW power. To get a 7.3 kW you will need to downgrade the system by disconnecting the 3rd phase: thus you will have 230Vx32A. i.e. more that 7.3 kW you will not get. Moreover, when you've downgraded your charger, no car will possible get a higher charge than 7.3 kW. If you have a thin wire to the charger (which will not allow a 32A fuse), you will never get even a 7.3 kW charge for this vehicle on an IT net. - BE AWARE.

[@K0nst4nt1n96]

BMW seems to take this market segment seriously. No experimental i3s anymore but normal cars with good range and interior.

[@Cornetto616]

are you not allowed to use OBD in these presscars? or do the apps not support them yet?

[@bjornnyland]

Apps doesn't support them yet.

[@Rei_n1]

It starts to feel that in terms of efficiency there is little between the Teslas and the latest alternatives.

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

Huh? You can see it right there at 20:00. The model X is literally almost 30% more efficient at highway speeds. At 120kpm the model X is 229Wh/km while the iX is 292Wh/km. And all the rest are even worse in the 300’s. In what way is that little difference between efficiencies? Range is _somewhat_ similar but efficiency is still way off lol

[@Rei_n1]

@@philorgneopolotin8762 Modle x is at close to the bast case scenario - dry and warm wether. iX was tested at worse conditions for which allowance should be given.

[@dchristo10]

He hasn't had the chance to test the latest from Tesla.

[@kevinle6490]

@@philorgneopolotin8762 watch the temp! bmw ix 50 under 4 degree ,model x over 15 degree, temp is the killer for EV !

[@MrPrasert94]

Not only etron killer also Tesla Model 3, and I think the airsuspension betterthan Taycan and EQS.!

[@bjornnyland]

Absolutely not. iX costs 2-3 times more tham Model 3.

[@MrPrasert94]

@@bjornnyland Sorry modelX! and every sq.mm.iX better modelX.esp.airsuspension.

[@UhOhUmm]

BMW iX is definitely impressive in terms of tech and comfort and range, but man that outside and inside styling is just painful. I guess the new generation of BMW products just isn't for me.

[@claudiumxg1]

Intresting, seems every bmw and mini is calibrated like this: 127km/h for 120gps

[@JPetr94]

Offtopic: E-tron gonna get an update with improved efficiency and range, so there will be "Classic fat e-tron" and "New fat e-tron" 😄

[@audunskilbrei8279]

How can a car be off on speed but not distance? Distance is calculated by counting wheel rotations and speed is calculated by rotations divided by time? Or is there something I dont know? Are they purposefully displaying the wrong speed?

[@bjornnyland]

Common across car industry. Car manufacturers purposely do this. If you drive too fast because tires are a bit overinflated, we have a problem. If distance is reported incorrectly, no one will give you a ticket.

[@glenf4115]

It is coded into the car, all BMWs overstate their speed by 5%. To correct this you would change BC_V_KORREKTUR and BC_DIGITAL_V_KORREKTUR to nicht_aktiv (not active)

[@robertocalvo934]

Lots of qeue waiting in EVs future

[@tomaskonkol8894]

Bjorn you need to weigh weight with empty battery or eat less hotdogs. 🤪😁

[@kenl78]

Sorry off topic a bit but does anyone know what camera mount Bjorn is using that is on the windscreen?

[@bjornnyland]

Canon HF G60

[@donaldduck5731]

It's the BMW fX, not iX F being for for F-ugly.

[@mariorocha9304]

Lol. The comparison chart in the end of the video puts model x first and ix second, but the range of model x acording to the chart was in the summer and of the ix in winter. So comparing diferent test conditions is not correct or fair.

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

He just hasn’t tested the model X in the winter so he’s using the best data available. Plus it’s an older model and the newer ones would get even better range and efficiencies. From what I’ve seen the newer model X gets even better range and efficiency in the winter than that old one got in the summer

[@mariorocha9304]

@@philorgneopolotin8762 if he hasnt test it, he should not have put it in that comparison chart.

[@JavonAnonimni]

@@mariorocha9304 He has clearly noted one was driven in summer and the other in winter. If people can't read that, it's their fault.

[@seanlovi8798]

That sound system testing bit is very important Byorn.

[@ARPost-kn2jl]

The car is probably good. But the Ladestau confirmed it for me, there is still no alternative for Tesla if you need charging on route. For me that is a least every holliday... And yes i have seen many Ladestau in Germany also at the public chargers. Then again, Tesla cannot deliver S or X...

[@piiits_life]

Don’t die on my beaver 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@henkenmiekevandenberg4694]

Press car?

[@MaxFiveGames]

Bjørn. I saw you travel to other countries. Why not travel to US and review / test the Plaid versions hmmm humm 😁

[@mistermister2085]

Test Rivian and Lucid.

[@AOTanoos22]

It wouldn't be comparable to the cars he tested in Europe as there are completely different conditions. When the Model 3 came out he first tested it in the US but re-did it all in Europe with quite a notable difference in range and consumption. Imo would make sense for entertainment purpose but useless for proper comparisons.

[@maydomuz]

Nein Nine Nein Nine!

[@metallicablackend484]

Försökte igen. Jävla rörig video varje gång. Range test måste vara enkelt.. 100% till 0%=mil. Men du säger 7439 ord i minuten. Ses igen om några månader.. Nytt försök då.

[@compadre1234567]

2.7 tones …. That’s like 1000 kg more than my m3. That’s like 10 persons driving with me every time.

[@skibahnhofab950]

and yet the iX50 does 0-100 in 4.4 sec (measured) impressive huh! :-) Maybe even faster than your M3 bro

[@bjornnyland]

Optimus Prime: Hold my beer... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIW7co2pqc-eesk

[@mistermister2085]

The Rivian R1T (electric pickup) is like 7700 pounds an is faster then most cars on the road.

[@Volvo136]

Bjorn why don't you publish the videos on Facebook?

[@bjornnyland]

Facebook has been buggy lately.

[@leluyaa]

DON'T DIE ON ME BEAVER‼️

[@deligens]

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[@alfredneumaier8974]

👍

[@gotty9532]

This car looks like a fat beaver

[@mikkdoo]

etron is a french word 😁

[@SamuraiTacos1]

epic

[@hanshenrik9870]

Bimmerbjørn clickbating 😀. I need to check the charging video then! Like that iX but just too expensive and thirsty.

[@gaizkitapowers]

Hey master! How is it going with miniBjorn? I would like to ask for some thoughts of you about #norvegianbarnevernet. I've just learned that norvegian statistics of 74% of children separated from parents against their will. I wouldn't survive to such a sacrifice

[@ram64man]

A horrible design- the Epitome of. Screwing over ev lovers instead of the fossil models especially with the chalk seats what is this the 60-70s

[@carlomorischi3435]

BMW naming scheme is very confusing

[@marcel151]

They don‘t name it iX5 because it is a completely new platform. The iX3 for example is based on the X3.

[@markustiemann415]

Donˋt kill my car…

[@airestocky]

compared to my current car (similar size) this monster is carrying a *horse* - each and every time you‘re on the road having this additional weight , what a bad joke

[@DavinaTheWeena]

Das ist eine Deutsche panzer ja

[@eirythma9404]

The fat e-tron has some fat BMW's company

[@pranxor5771]

Lefltane huggers club moahahaha, sad but true :D

[@Robcomesana]

I think EV's have great advantages, but this is kind of the reference of how an EV should NOT be: Huge battery, huge car, poor efficiency and lower interior quality than combustion equivalent. Also, I can't agree with this Tesla - like interior when BMW did great interior designs that were ergonomics and easy to use references. This is a nonsense. A Tesla model 3 has a manufacuring carbon footprint that can easily be diluted in less than 100.000 km, even with a good share of non renewable electricity production, so it will be better for the environment than a fossil car after that point. But that's because it is efficient and has a reasonable size battery. With such a huge battery as this BMW, the manufacuring carbon footprint is signiflicantly higher, and the poor efficiency doesn't help to reach the equilibrium point with an ICE car in a reasonable amount of km. This is certainly an EV, but I am not sure these kind of EV's are green in any sense. It makes no sense IMHO that a small Fiat Panda (with really low power and pollutant emissions) needs a fake hybrid system while this kind of vehicles and others such a Plugin hybrid Range Rover are seen as "Environmentally friendly" cars. I think we are completely losing the point here. Unless the point is filtering who can use a car based on the size of his wallet.

[@geraldsitorus]

So tacky. And that closing sound is plasticky :D

[@chrhelm]

Looks like F-Series.

[@currentconversationsalex]

Still amazes me how far ahead Tesla still are with EVs

[@praero551]

Your soundbattle BMW vs Tesla the BMW will win always, even more so when you have a press car from BMW which is no were close to production car, Tesla dont do press cars, so nice to hear that you mention “this is a press car” so you will never find anything small finish ish issues on presscars.

[@bjornnyland]

Incorrect. Tesla has press cars. And the BMW press car is in fact a production car. After it has done 10k km, it will be sold to a private person as a 2nd hand "demo car".

[@praero551]

@@bjornnyland Thanks for correcting, didnt know Telsa are doing special treated press cars.

[@derekr1113]

Each new car should be better than the existing as the technology moves forward. Lets lose the diamonds please = naff

[@derekr1113]

Typical BMW, all flashy but not real quality. The most ugly premium electric car by far

[@73henny]

Its the ugliest of ugly cars

[@Jushwa]

I get it needs to be aerodynamic but why so ugly in the face, the sides are nice tho.

[@roadrunnerfirebird]

Wow, this Crap is heavy like a Motohome... 💩🙄 Full loaded it has to go 80km/m like Semi Trucks?

[@kasmopaya2676]

Greetings Bjørn. The "BUVMO - Bundesverband Verbrennungsmotor e.V." posted a picture on Facebook with Optimus Prime on the most epic supercharger setup ever(Optimus charging on top of a tow truck) and is using your work to discredit EVs. I am not amused. Description "Zwei die auf den Verbrennungsmotor angewiesen sind."

[@tonregn4577]

finally a nice electric SUV The Model X is Moby Dick's dad