2022 BMW iX detailed (inc. 0-100) review: Best interior of an SUV to date?

I’ve been eagerly waiting to get my hands on the 2022 BMW iX. Yes, the design is out there, but I reckon this interior is the absolute best in the business. How good is it? Paul Maric gets behind the wheel to find out!
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:08
Interior 06:40
Infotainment 09:43
Safety Tech 14:57
Practicality 17:35
Charging 24:56
On Road 25:49
0-100 km/h 32:27
Verdict 33:22
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[@mbizozo6271]

Finally a journalist who’s not lazy to go through the infotainment. If you own the car, you’d do what he does, set the car to your liking and forget it.

[@HughRussell06]

We need a huntsman review haha, or a second channel called ‘SpiderExpert’ 😂

[@alloveb]

You are the first reviewer I see that talks about the shortcut buttons. I love those buttons and i'm glad to see they are still there in a way.

[@loving_dad_explorer]

Thank you for reviewing the app integration with the car. This is awesome.

[@andrewkemp9445]

Looks absolutely fantastic!

[@ericpieters8472]

After having watched many videos about the iX I started really liking the design, outside and inside!! Black Sapphire Metallic + the beige leather looks great!!

[@jonathongellibrand3632]

unfortunately only 3 colour choices for Australia. Black or read leather or something that looks like recycled Levis with part of your Nan's lounge suite thrown in for good measure,

[@andrewvasta9511]

Another great review PM. 👏

[@catkingdom3023]

Good video mate really appreciate it.

[@tylerhaines2023]

12:20 HOLY MOLY, my dreams of full screen integration car play have come true!!!! man that looks amazing!

[@paulvictor9368]

This is the first EV I actually like and want. It just seems much more practical than anything else.

[@aono335]

Yove gotta be kidding. No real physical butons, cumbersome Infotainment system and a really awful exterior.

[@vvvvvv8032]

@@aono335 Had Tesla M3P for nearly 3y and ordered the Ix40M after a test drive. Clearly Tesla is way ahead in terms of software, but that’s all. Everything else is just amazing on the IX I really think it’s a matter of taste, when it comes to design

[@aitkensmail9771]

Geez Paul, 32 outstanding messages 🤣🤣. At least this week there is only 3 missed calls. P.S. Another great review mate.

[@SS-yw7vo]

You're a good reviewer mate

[@aimanfitri0iv]

wow for me looks very good despite with the larger grill for me it's okay because in a blue colour looks nice with the black trim

[@florinvid]

I love the steering wheel. I think they did a great job, look at that geometry. The car is amazing, not for everyone. As an enthusiast, I love cars in the whole spectrum, and I think this is a great "specimen".

[@willc2312]

love the looks

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

Love your excitement Paul 30:15 this thing looks impressive 👍

[@screeb3604]

Hey mate love the vids! Easily the best Australian car reviews. Any plans on doing some ram reviews, ram 1500, 2500/3500? Also i saw a comment on a carwow video that is a great idea and i'd love to see if you could do it. Basically it's a "living with an American truck" video where you spend a day in a full size pickup and see how practical it is in Australia, like city driving and finding parks for it etc.

[@User-cb4jm]

A Camry already feels like a bit of a handful in some particularly narrow lanes and parking spots in the CBD.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@User-cb4jm Pfffft. Camry is tiny. I drive a 6.1m pantech in the city piece of cake.

[@Ckktopa]

Great review, thanks. What about towing capability?

[@tuberity]

top review, not sure of the long cheese platter dash but system looks great and I like the roof. So when do we see the Flow version? :)

[@-TJ-]

Rear window motor is pretty slow. I remember this being a complaint on the BMW forum with the X5 a couple years ago, but this iX looks even slower.

[@andrewd7586]

My highlight was your “munchkin” impersonation Paul!🤣 Yeah those huntsman spiders certainly get the heart racing. You mentioned you use Bushman’s insect repellent? Um I reckon it’s insect ATTRACTOR! The spiders have followed you home. 😈😱

[@AndreiAnastasescu]

So for you personally this version of idrive is better than the old one? Easier to use? Also above the mbux? Just asking because like 80% of car journalists say that is harder tu use than mbux or idrive 7, cheers and to many reviews to come!

[@MrArash1381]

Nice review Paul - just one point, frameless doors normally don't sound too good..

[@henrygoh7894]

Hi, just would like to know how is the opaque sun roof? Would it be too hot or sunny?

[@Browchay]

Well I've ordered the iX40 sport here in Brisbane. I had the demo car for a weekend and loved it. I'm personally a big fan of the minimalist dash and the lack of knobs / dials / buttons is a big plus for me. The infotainment system is actually superb, but it does take some time to get it tweaked and setup for your own personal use but once you've done that, the lack of buttons etc. isn't an issue. Do I love the front 'grill' ? ... probably not, but the rest of the cars looks and features easily outweigh any minor design issues.

[@Fredescu]

Great review as always Paul. Any chance of an iX3 review?

[@CarExpertAus]

Soon!

[@yrasphong]

BMW is so under rated in terms of reliability they have come a long way..they are the Honda of German cars ..more reliable and easy to work on than their competition

[@deganellis]

Nice one. If this is the future, I'm all in! That interior looks awesome. Now just need all that tech and interior goodness to filter down to a car I convince the minister for finance to open the wallet for!

[@chriswright5198]

BMW should’ve researched the Austin Allegro square steering wheel experience 🤣 not sure about the front but the rest looks good. 22 inch wheels a bit much, at some point bigger wheels must = less space inside

[@rotoehu9266]

Hi Paul. Surprising Scott or Mike haven’t jumped into the comments section to say they wish they knew where that ‘Paul sped up’ setting was during some of your CE meetings/discussions 😁

[@Secretlyanothername]

Honestly, this is an incredible vehicle. So much luxury, zero emissions driving, and it actually looks futuristic - if you want something from the 1990s there are other cars you can buy.

[@birreboi]

"zero emissions driving" not totally true. All depends on the source of how the electricity is obtained in the first place - fossil or renewable, something I think people forget.

[@iarpak]

Love the rear and I agree, the interior is one of the best so far in an EV. Also love the technology, the fast processor in the infotainment and sharp cameras. I do not like the front at all. The front overhang seems too big and considering this is a ground-up EV platform, and the front end displaces such a large amount of space, why no front trunk?

[@Tomoyo0827]

Best luxury ev on the market, from what I heard waiting list is already starting

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

Wow really which country if you don't mind me asking?

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

I am tossing between this and Mercedes eqc

[@dougmaddog373]

Looks great

[@newbtimer]

With the app connectivity, im assuming its a subscription based service ?

[@ishmamchowdhury7134]

Is there a metric to compare the kWh/100 km to equivalent fuel saved?

[@archechme]

Can Australians choose between different licence plate designs? I've noticed loads of different NSW designs.

[@jimmyjoy93]

Is there a chance you could please do a video or an explanation of how the durometer works and what it is actually reading and what data it is showing Just a little confused every time it comes up on what the results actually correlate to...

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Lower number is softer surface. Higher number is harder/firmer surface.

[@precisionriflereviews2029]

Can’t wait to see what they do with it in 2023 rolls Royce Phantom. Paul do you see a EV phantom any time soon. ??

[@MJMCLZM]

The exterior color is Sophisto Grey ? Thanks.

[@chillout1109]

This was a great review as always Paul. The interior of this car is next level beautiful. That massive, curved screen is gorgeous. That futuristic centre console is so cool, especially with the optional wood effect and crystal controls. I know you are not really into the crystal effect, but I love them. They are very cool. Those big, fat, curvy seats look so comfortable before you even seat in them. However, the exterior of the iX is, erm....let's just put it this way....challenging. Some people like it. Some people don't. I strongly belong in the later group. As a current X5 xDrive45e driver, I find this car hideous. And that's me being nice. The interior alone will not be enticing me to fork out for this car. I'm afraid it's gonna be a hard pass for me. But lawd, I love that interior. I wish BMW would electrify the X5 and sell it as the iX5 just as they did with the X3. Rumours say there are such plans in the pipeline🤞I would definitely own an iX5 regardless of the performance compromises that come with electrifying an ICE platform that way. In my opinion, the X5 is the best looking SUV that BMW currently produces. I love visually attractive and beautiful stuff. I'm shallow that way.

[@wass006]

The X5 is one of the best looking SUVs however I think this is a really smart design, in real looks amazing

[@thorsev6960]

@@wass006 agreed, pictures don't to it justice.

[@kkgolf5371]

Everyone who talks down on this has not seen or driven it. It is not ugly it is different and will be growing on people for years.

[@chillout1109]

@@kkgolf5371 I've test driven the iX - twice. Once when BMW invited me for a test drive as a current BMW customer, and once when I applied for a test drive with another BMW dealer nearby. Both test drives were just for fun of course. I had already made up my mind before the test drives that I wasn't gonna buy the iX. As you rightly put it, the iX is different. And that is precisely why I don't like it. It is too different to the point of shocking. If I'm going to shell out over £100k for a car, it better be a car that I really like. £100k is a lot of money to drop on a car simply because of its interior. I don't just buy a car because it's luxurious. Looks are very important to me. If a car doesn't tick both boxes - looks and luxury - it's off my list. I'd rather wait for the EQS SUV if I'm going to be buying a luxury electric SUV. The EQS SUV is a more compelling proposition. It's both great looking and luxurious. In my book, that's a winner. In the meantime, I'll be keeping my G05 for a bit longer. BMW has been bugging me to consider the X5M Comp for a couple of months now. I'd rather have that than the iX. This is how strongly I feel against the iX.

[@kkgolf5371]

@@chillout1109 I would wait for EQS SUV too but the price is up there and not something I'm willing to buy. 140-150k with options. Simply not worth 50-60k more than the iX.

[@rockykropp]

Thanks for the excellent review. Thinking seriously of ordering an iX, but still considering the IPace. It’s less $ with better warranty, but smaller second row.

[@kkgolf5371]

Less range and I would take BMW all day over Jaquar reliability.

[@MrAdamXD]

Pretty sure I saw this exact car being followed by a Jaguar on the corner of city rd and power st in Southbank the other morning! I remember thinking those were some weird looking doorhandles, was that you Paul!

[@MarcoPolo-vb1sw]

That open space between the center console and the dash is a missed opportunity for some practical storage. What a dumb idea. Someone should 3d print a solution.

[@rockykropp]

What was the exterior color called? Thank you.

[@jate.photography]

Jesus...was that half window thing a setting in the end or like that?

[@mixalis6168]

I like it !

[@jasonpb27]

"If 170k is too expensive it starts at 140k" yup, everyone has 140k laying about for a small SUV ;)

[@lamborghini0610]

it's not a small hatch lol and it's a luxury vehicle :)

[@bdeoleveira8110]

Then mentions it might get trashed by the kids lol

[@andys31337]

Makes a Rivian look affordable

[@iguanagoat799]

Small SUV? It's the size of an X5 with actually a bit more room inside. It's also only very marginally more expensive than an X5. So yes - plenty of people have the money for it.

[@dsuhiti1718]

It’s not small and obviously not made for plebs. ASX review is that way ➡️

[@danmccarthy4700]

To me, the exterior looks quite nice except for the ridiculous grille... the interior is lovely too except for those obnoxiously cheesy bejeweled seat controls. I also really dig the ability to monitor the car's cameras through your phone.

[@ranimbill9331]

Who can afford this or better yet, who would be willing to pay 170K for a vehicle whos purpose is suburban get around. Not a show car, not an offraoder, not a drag racer. However, the reviews are awesome and entertaining ! So hey ! Thanks Paul

[@juliav8939]

Driving like a FAST BUS.... LMAO .... Awesome Paul. You are awesome. Cant stop laughing

[@carlosmiguelabadilla1282]

Can yu review the bmw x1

[@xbarguy62]

Love it

[@Richard-sl8we]

I actually like the look of this car. You can't really criticise the grill, I think it's rather subdued. What about the grill on the new Lexus LX!

[@frednurk5803]

Haha, yes, the LX is certainly distinctive. 😉 But... can't say I like the iX grill either. Maybe hide some of it with a large number plate? 😄 Of course it won't effect my buying decisions; my price range is a little more modest. On the other hand, if someone gifted me an iX tomorrow I would love the grill.

[@alvin_adiwira]

"Now this competes with things like Mercedes Benz EQC, the Jaguar i-Pace, Audi e-Tron.." *insert Paul's grumpy face while driving an Audi 😂😂😂

[@mrnicktoyou]

The headrest being angled forward like that just wouldn’t work for me. I like to lean my head straight up for good posture.

[@kevgrant60]

Why do you keep saying that Max speed in Aust is 130km per hour? When in actual reality it is only 110k's per hour

[@acovid-1960]

Thanks for a detailed review. This BMW is absolutely beautiful But Mercedes EQS is far superior in terms of luxury and tech. I m really keen to see you reviewing an EQS

[@vsboy2577]

The back looks amazing.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

If you look carefully, CarPlay is full screen but Android Auto isn’t. It’s the usual size with a black space either side and a map further to the left. It’s a limitation of android. They don’t support fitting to the available resolution as Apple does. I wonder why only electric vehicles seem to have these camera systems and “sentry” stuff like Tesla?? All modern higher spec vehicles should now include this - obviously above a certain price point I’d expect. You have to understand that lane keeping/centring systems need clear lines on both sides to work properly unless they are using some other sort of fancy AI or machine learning to keep in a lane when in fact there is no lane such as at some roadworks. So of course the system will fail there. The seats look like Tesla seats. Rear air vents appear to be in the B pillar rather than in the doors. And I think opaque is the word you are looking for in regard to the sunroof - it goes opaque at the push of a button, although if it still lets light through, translucent is a better word. Is there no Frunk/Froot? I’m sure it wouldn’t have hit the car in front as surely the AEB would activate. Possibly if you were using the adaptive cruise control it would come to a complete stop. “Ultimate Driving Machine” Really there should just be one spec - everything. With a few options.

[@TheHayabusa09]

Incredible design hands down!..Except, those spider alcoves in the door handles and the ugly water streak that will be left behind once you've washed the rear camera. Great review as always.

[@User-cb4jm]

Yea not a fan of the 90s style door handles they’re doing with EVs these days for aerodynamics. At the every least I’d like a recessed pull handle like on a early-2010s Porsche. No spider can sit in that :) but still aerodynamic

[@gazzafloss]

Comes complete with a Hidey for a Spidey, what a neat vehicle... Not sure it's worth the cost of two or more model 3 Tesla's, it's nice but not that nice.

[@richard4136]

$178,000. They have to be kidding! That was enough for me. Didn’t waste my time watching the rest of the review.

[@moushgas3146]

In that price range I can get 3 Lexus RZ 450e. Coming up later this year.

[@mastertmrt]

Love the outside but inside it is just to to much... What are they putting unded the bonnet... Seems a lot of space there but for what.

[@gledatelj1979]

How does BMW sends its cars to Australia?

[@psychosquirrel555]

All cars come to capital cities on ships and then to dealers on trucks.

[@gary8397]

No combustion motor, no fuel injection, no radiator, no gearbox, no diff $160000.00 on the road? how much markup is on this car?

[@onursayar918]

Love the rear exterior but the front ı dont know man

[@moushgas3146]

Wondering who did cup holders design? Lol

[@gojo5265]

Hey Paul, could u review the 2022 Model 3 rear wheel drive please

[@VD-vv6oh]

The iX is NOT a competitor to the likes of the Mercedes EQC or Audi eTRON. The iX3 is more in the league of those cars. The iX is much bigger, and a different specification and price category (equivalent of an electric X5). The EQC and eTRON are smaller electric SUVs in the category below the iX.

[@amandeepbrar1529]

I guess car companies stop the window glass going all the way is because of safety. Most of road safety rules and its sometimes illegal as well to have your arm out of a moving vehicle

[@moushgas3146]

No I don’t think so. I think if windows don’t do all the way down it’s because missing window frame.

[@babakvelamkon]

What is the price for this ?

[@babakvelamkon]

@@aaronadkins8234 I did . Probably missed it

[@leonwakefield7285]

If you have to ask you probably can't afford it. )

[@yashduggal918]

$156k drive away for base 40i in Melbourne, Victoria.

[@ei3170]

Haters that say they don’t like the front .....they will soon be copying it. Remember the boot of the 2007 7 class bmw? Everyone said the same thing till they copied it

[@slingerriggin5226]

AC/DC 😂on the charge port covers. How ironic. 🤘

[@johnrb9397]

Interior making up for the exterior..

[@Djnosey97]

Those handles are giving me PTSD 😅

[@kellieashman6908]

Paul, mate, the paint is not free of charge it’s included

[@indysingh81]

Was I the only one who thought he would be uploading a full video about the F-150? 🤔

[@CarExpertAus]

Unfortunately we weren’t able to film the fiddy 😢

[@stuartc1936]

At least it's not another Hyundai review

[@bmelbourne190]

It's not pretty by any means but I still kind of like it somehow. More interesting than the SUV's from Audi & Mercedes imo

[@hsv215i]

Interior looks awesome but the glass controls are naf.

[@ajthomas770]

Love the rear end , front not so much😐

[@moushgas3146]

I wish door windows have frame.

[@frednurk5803]

Haha, at exactly 30:00 we see the drive modes: personal, sport and EFFICIENT. Lesser cars have economy mode, but that would seem incongruous or perhaps downright laughable in a $180K car.

[@jjensen7789]

C pillar looks naff and elongates the back too much for my eye, otherwise it looks pretty sweet

[@shaddolf6662]

Man why can't hyundai do full screen AA like that :(

[@frednurk5803]

AA?

[@shaddolf6662]

@@frednurk5803 Android Auto

[@thorsev6960]

Max charge rate doesn't tell the full story. As is evident in Teslabjorns charge test the iX has a flatter charging curve than sth like the Tesla Model 3 and will as a result charge faster.

[@DesiDuddeVlogs]

Do I miss something or Paul didn't mentioned it... Ground Clearance and Height of the car... Loved the entire car but BMW SUVs are known for height feature too... May be EVs are not meant for it... Anyhow, Just a request if you can consider... especially when you are reviewing SUVs, Could you please stand by side and give us the height reference... I know in many reviews you do mention the height but it will be more good to see practically where car's height stand against you... and last if you can show us the front side while parking the car where there is high gutter/kerbside to check the real world ground clearance... And lastly.... thats totally upto you but if you can push the driver seat all the way back before getting into second row this will give us complete idea how much room is really there... Once Again Great Review...

[@mbizozo6271]

Nah Australia is wild. I hate spiders and flies!

[@danmurphy5889]

Are they using runflats on this? hence the poor handling.

[@d.k.1394]

Looks like something batman would drive!

[@nemlol]

Am I the only one who is creeped out by internet accessible internal cameras and microphones? What could go wrong?

[@joolz6140]

You really did not seem up to date on this car. I am pretty sure the fast charging is much better than you state. Also not all options i.e. seat fabric choice is a choice available in Australia. Definitely a gorgeous vehicle. Love touch climate control. Enjoyed and learnt a lot more from european/british reviews. They loved it on corners and had a lot of driving in tight country lanes. Really found your review disappointing.

[@frednurk5803]

I've only watched one other Australian review. My feeling is this one did not omit or gloss over the shortcomings.

[@killlliii7204]

2022 nutria IX

[@dylannnr3166]

Grab one of those hats with the corks attached to it for those pesky flies.

[@fazza84]

I like the design. Not the price.

[@oggyoggy1299]

Looks almost as good as the Hyundai.

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

Lol nice joke

[@AmelianaTSIIX]

Hallelujah for cloth seats....

[@darthmelbius]

16:08 haha a $35k Haval H6 can do that too.

[@leonwakefield7285]

Yeah for the six months before it implodes.