2022 BMW iX Review // Fugly But Fabulous

The 2022 BMW iX xDrive 50 ($117,400 CAD as specced, ~$101,825 USD as specced) is an all new electric vehicle that can travel up to 521 kilometers/323 Miles on a single charge. To achieve this range, it has been thoroughly designed with efficiency in mind. This includes a combination of low power consumption for normal use and a low drag coefficient that approaches even the mighty Lucid Air. The iX xDrive 50 can also be optioned with the 30 speaker Bowers & Wilkins system, providing the driver and all their passengers with an incredible auditory experience, But just how does the new 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 perform as a daily driver? And is it worth the price among its competition? Watch to find out what the guys think! We hope you enjoy the episode. Subscribe!!
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[@charlessands7649]

BMW is truly brilliant. They know you can’t see the outside from the inside 🤯

[@sompisiphinda1417]

😅😅

[@citibear57]

Great comment! 👍

[@ismailaouedraogo2623]

🤣😂🤣

[@HandsomeAlex25]

I fucking hate it. grrrr take my upvote

[@tomchillen3039]

@@HandsomeAlex25 fart

[@raghav265]

"Normally we'd end the video abruptly" Ends abruptly anyways. Classic.

[@toms_garage]

haha

[@ibiyetariah2036]

I thought my phone broke 😂💔

[@paulklp8262]

That's an epic $110,000 sound system.

[@rishinarang9966]

nothing beats the clarity of bowers and wilkins.

[@pg-l4469]

Noice

[@Hunterdietzman]

@@rishinarang9966 Except for Teslas sound system. Lol

[@rishinarang9966]

@@Hunterdietzman I disagree

[@Hunterdietzman]

@@rishinarang9966 sure, that’s your opinion, but the facts are that it’s been tested against other cars and is one of the best. I have other cars, 2021 s4 with B&O, 2018 x3m, 2012 c63, my 2022 m3p has best sound system

[@mauriciogarcia4190]

Completely forgot what the outside looked like 5 mins into the interior portion of the video. The contrast is like lc500 interior with a Pontiac Aztek exterior

[@chango.-.]

what you got against the Aztec

[@mauriciogarcia4190]

@@chango.-. nothing at all, it’s a badass vehicle popularized by Walter White in breaking bad. There’s something so iconic about it 🤙🏽

[@Petrospect]

@@chango.-. it's an ugly shitbox however, coolest center console in the biz.........a drinks cooler.

[@MrRey84972]

Not the Pontiac Aztec 😭💀

[@l8rn3rds]

the interior is fucking sick whereas the exterior *makes* me sick

[@saranath0317]

These two are way more relaxed and funnier than TheStraightPipes guys, love it

[@MrMentalSoul]

I agree -- Throttle House brings an automotive sophistication to its audience that TheStraightPipes cannot.

[@mustangmike3830]

Agreed! I rarely watch the straight pipes. TH is calm and soothing to watch, yet they bring charm, character & so much entertainment in every video. I think the straight pipes guys know that TH has a much better formula...

[@wilmotown]

@@mustangmike3830 indeed they do know that, and they are BITTER about it. They won’t bring it up in any of their videos, but TSP did a really uncomfortable interview with a really bad interviewer in the form of Lew from UnboxTherapy on his podcast. Jakub kept making this weird reference to the F150 lightning content (maybe something happened at the event? not sure) and seems to think that the only reason TH has any more views is because they do drag races and not because they’re just making much better content. That whole interview made it seem like TSP thought they deserved to be the only game in town (Literally, I guess, because they’re both from the GTA) as far as Canadian car review channels. Honestly, I stopped watching TSP regularly a long time ago, but I basically stopped cold turkey after watching their true colors come out in this interview.

[@battleaxe4784]

@@wilmotown Interesting info... Jakub is literally the reason why I cannot watch their channel anymore. When they were somewhat new he had such a joyful carefree attitude and seemed to really enjoy each car they drove, but over time it seemed that the 'car reviewer = expert ' mentality took over and the arrogance became overpowering. I would happily grab a beer and talk cars with Thomas and James, not so much with the TSP guys... purely subjective I know, I'm just personally glad that we have Throttle House as an alternative.

[@Error-ck4jg]

ikr there is something special about them that TSP dont

[@migy5031]

I think the reason the iX is better sorted than the i4 is that it is a dedicated EV, rather than a modified gas platform. In light of that fact, BMW have no excuse for making it aggressively ugly.

[@munkymind]

LOL. "aggressively ugly" nails it. I can only wonder ... WHY?? And why an orangish interior with a red exterior?

[@h.u.l.k.7072]

I love the "uglyness". ❤

[@HandsomeAlex25]

iTs aBoUt AiRfLoW!!!1!

[@papa_pt]

Yup I was about to type this out

[@LilBunny6077]

@@h.u.l.k.7072 I love it as well. There's nothing wrong with it. 🤗

[@CapELarry]

I saw a white one yesterday. You know how some cars look better in person? Not this one. Somehow it actually looks worse.

[@TheBasher-_-]

Every EV car ever.

[@rosinor6406]

Darker colours do it a massive favour

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

I actually love the look it's def head turning. Looks like a car u would see in 2060

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Quick correction, the useable battery size is 105, not 155. My bad!

[@macmanmpls]

I was driving by my local BMW dealership yesterday and an all Black iX pulled out behind me. I had to slow down to let it pass me so I could take in all it's beauty. I instantly wanted one.

[@deansmits006]

Black helped minimize the grill?

[@MT-ou3lh]

I get that you would like one…but beautiful? It’s looking so bad it’s hard to look at

[@MishMoves]

This is sarcasm, right? It's a little hard to tell but I'm pretty sure

[@tony9554]

😄😄😄

[@hassanger8128]

The exterior looks great in person

[@wilbeugre]

For me the main aesthetic issue is with the "headlight to whole front" proportions. The rest of the car isn't hideous, but surely not anonymous (remember the Bangle 7 and 6 series, that are now considered design milestones?) If only it wasn't that expensive, it would be a commercial hit...in the electric SUV-ish market

[@toddstephens4431]

I've never heard the bangle era 7 as a design milestone... The 5er has gotten better with age but they're still seen as polarizing

[@AisuruMirai]

"If only it wasn't that expensive..." But you could say that of almost any car. Or any THING. If a new Chevy Cruze were $7000, it would be a commercial hit. If a particular brand of notebook paper were $0.50, it would be a commercial hit.

[@wilbeugre]

@@toddstephens4431 The 7 is a milestone because the rest of the lineup took after it (Bangle's flame surfacing). That doesn't necessarily means that it was the most successful when it comes to the aesthetic.

[@wilbeugre]

@@AisuruMirai please consider my whole comment. Any review will mention the price of the product reviewed in relation to what the its offers in compared to similar alternatives on the market. I was just stating that since its appearance doesn't seem to be the strongest "in favor" features of the iX, having a lower price would have been ideal to be considered the better choice among competitors.

[@AisuruMirai]

@Carl Gunderson My logic is not that the cheaper of two items will be the more commercially successful. It is that if you make a good product drastically cheaper, a lot more people will buy it. The things that make it so expensive are the things that make people want this particular vehicle. To make it more affordable is essentially to give away for free its most coveted features.

[@jamisondavenport6760]

The inside of the iX is a work of art....a completely non-functional, scared to scratch the crystal, work of art

[@savedfaves]

Yeah, but iDrive 6 is a better UX than iDrive 7 (aka iDrive Vista).

[@prblackhawk]

I didnt think it was too bad until you showed that full frontal shot. I wish BMW made good looking cars again.

[@cliffgeo]

5:10 that audio part was powerful, and a great way to display the capabilities of the sound system

[@BFD15i]

I had one for a test-ride last week. It felt like driving a (heavier) version of my 540i G30. And that's the biggest compliment I can make for a car. It was silent, very comfy, went around the corners pretty damn well (especially for that amount of weight) and the iDrive 8 is WAY better than iDrive 7. However, the 50 is too pricey for me and the 40 doesn't offer enough range. So I'll stick to conventional engines for a while..

[@Jonah-in-Boise-ID]

Why is iDrive 8 better?

[@ManchurianCounterweight]

really, you're ready to drop 101k on this amazing supercar? BMW execs say God bless you, sir.

[@psg_typer932]

Love the review guys! I have a question for each of you though. Thomas: Can we pleeeeease get another track day narration? That video is easily one of the most raw and engaging videos you guys have ever released. James: so is the Ioniq 5 still your first choice for what you plan to buy as your personal EV? And does the Miata still fit the equation for staying in your driveway after the purchase? You guys are the best, keep the videos coming!

[@sibis4608]

In the Ioniq 5 video James mentioned that he is looking for a replacement for the Audi he has, a family car. The Miata will most probably stay for the fun times

[@afterburn2600]

"I would always prefer regular climate." *Climate change has left the chat*

[@KeliK1]

This ending was more abrupt than you ending the video abruptly 😅It looks cool but also weird at the same time. It has presence but is not an eye candy. The interior is okay and the performance is very respectable.

[@tonyzed6831]

That ending is absolutely ep

[@donaicm5254]

soliloquy: an act of speaking ones thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, speacially by a character in a play.

[@numberonebacon323]

They did it pretty well. Except the damn beaver teef. They claimed it was for cooling on the 3 & 4 series. THIS IS AN EV. THERE ISN’T COOLING. The front end is unacceptable.

[@juelsokoo]

Yall are brilliantly great n hilarious. Tons of awards deserved!!! ✨️

[@jendrarambharos4379]

You guys really get into your reviews! Really *feel* the nature of the cars you're in! In this case, driving a BMW, and cutting off that Sonata at the 8:57 mark ;)

[@Raptorel]

Then overtaking on continuous line at 9:00 😃

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

I love the interior and the soundsystem

[@omarrehman2371]

Sooo. James’ shirt matches the interior…and Thomas’ compliments it 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@love2huntbooks2]

6:54, at the stop sign, when Thomas indicates that he's taking a right, the turn signal/indicator on the car in the center display reflects it. Very good attention to detail 👌

[@TheRealHammer]

2:00 Combining "X", "M", and "i"... that just sounds like a bad MiX. 😏

[@BonanzaPilot]

The noise that car makes when you accelerate sounds exactly like my Rav4 EV did when the motor bearing were going out.

[@tarbybahbell4086]

The expressive sound is really outstanding

[@akshatsingh7499]

"the m60 is coming which will be the first time x, m, and i have all collided" *angry X7 M50i noises*

[@christiansinay9436]

i as in their electric lineup

[@RonieStaack]

Learned a new word. Thanks, Thomas 👍🏼

[@sinam4802]

it's a sound system with a car attched to it...gave me goosebumps

[@LordLiquidBaconII]

I hope Topher gets his hands on one of these so he can do a binaural recording of the interior.

[@VaioCorporation]

Cannot waitt!!

[@dewaynesummers8105]

OMG that sound system is insane.

[@forrestjackart6395]

Love it have a good day guys

[@SnappyWasHere]

“It’s in my bum” -James. Best car ever!

[@deansmits006]

Should have opened up the front to see how they packed things under there to see why they didn't give a frunk. Maybe it's how they got so much room inside

[@HNRichard]

maybe it's locked from the factory? just like the i8

[@ramonhrcj]

You can't open it at all. Like it's locked and only serviceable by authorized personnel.

[@kkgolf5371]

@@ramonhrcj Wrong - you pull a tab on each side under the dash and you can open it.

[@lennykibet6689]

That snare sound was so crisp and tight!🙆‍♂️😍

[@daveydo2000]

I love your stuff guys. I really really do. I watch all your videos and they're/you're awesome. That said, I wholeheartedly disagree with your take on ideal EV throttle mapping. I know you like it when you stomp the accelerator pedal and the throttle rolls up the power gradually. I find that annoying and an antiquated characteristic of the internal combustion era. In my view (and the way Tesla and some others do it) there should be a direct correlation between how much compression you put on the accelerator pedal and how much thrust you experience. So you can feather it a half inch to an inch or so of compression and drive in a very smooth pedestrian way, but if you stomp it, SNAP, install power warp speed time. For me that zero latency makes for a more connected driving experience and is truly what makes EVs so much fun to drive. There, had to say that. Keep up the great work, fellas!

[@BS-ij5wq]

Guys make me smile!…. Always a good time😎

[@LuvvSURYA]

Wow! You had us waiting for so long. Why? Your other Canadian channel, StraightPipes, did the review a long time back and was expecting your review soon. I thought you forgot.

[@chiluco2000]

Great after market grill designs opportunity!

[@kylelarkan]

love you guys your awesome

[@florinvid]

All that hating for the best electric SAV out there? 😅😅 People don't know what this is, it's brilliant. Material quality, chassis, suspension, handling, interior quietness, performance, ergonomics, plus amazing looks (not for the traditionalist) Way to go Deutschland!

[@LordZii]

Love the ending🤣

[@v_stands_for_value124]

That sound system can drain the battery faster than actually driving the car

[@andreh.dupuis8475]

just for fun.. my iX 50 shows instant consumption of approx 1,9 kW when parked and listening to the BW system at 80% volume, so for a 100 kWh battery pack, you could listen to it for approx 50 hours before running out of juice. At 100km/h it uses 21kWh, so could propel the car during close to 5 hours.. So the sound system uses max 10% of overall consumption under normal operation.. Great audio btw!!

[@ytsux9259]

I can listen to my LC 500's ML system all day long without losing any mileage range. 😌

[@maxou5757]

@@ytsux9259 LOL yeah sure... as if your ML system runs on air. You need the engine running to play your ML system all day and you will lose mileage range.

[@kartikk127]

You need to check the Non-M i4. Most reviewers are saying it drives better.

[@shashanksharma1065]

Extra Throttle House gives you so much extra: Crossing solid yellow lines and rolling stops. ps. I do love your reviews genuinely :)

[@johngaudet6316]

They forgot Cliche corner.

[@Leviperlman]

Yo it looks much better in person. I would buy this car,no question. Supercar Blondie literally bought this car. It's one of the best EVs available. James even said I'm his dream garage the IX would be his daily around town!

[@JasonMacKenzie]

Can you “objectively disagree” about differing opinions on usability? 😊 You guys are my favourite automotive channel on KZbin!! Thank you for the great work!

[@brandonmckibben1164]

If you set a standard from which to base the measurement, yes. But in this case probably not lol.

[@JasonMacKenzie]

@@brandonmckibben1164 :)

[@pheidippidesmarathon4176]

Love how y’all ended that

[@aaronadu-frimpong6055]

The interior is simply amazing

[@shbdhd]

My question is, why did they install the steering wheel upside down? I can't unsee it

[@isserdigan2835]

Test drove this last monday. It is fast. The interior looks good. But the exterior is not something to be desired. The one i tested had the Dynamic handling package which made it handle really well. Though you kinda feel you hit a plateau around 90 mph.

[@MartinRonky]

Oh the best endings! On extra. Best intros on main.

[@chrisheisey9654]

I saw one yesterday in mat black with gold trim and it looked like a mini van

[@jozero_hero]

really love the interior design language

[@johngaudet6316]

I have a 2020 Volvo with a Bowers&Wilkins audio, it is totally EPIC.

[@UGAfan12132]

The ending always gets me

[@edwin.jansen]

With that sound system introduction I kind of expected it would also be able to take off into space, make coffee and do the laundry and ironing.

[@chinmay633]

What is the music that is being played? It’s really good, would like to purchase it!

[@antster7]

I love how all videos on this channel just ends

[@fegik5922]

The interior gives that I'm on my way from a casino, art deco vibe

[@SR3TG119]

Lol the ending was on point

[@sirgardensalot]

I was very critical of the front until I saw it in real life and I actually like it and would think about getting one and you can get them at a nice price used

[@davidostrander7139]

How would you guys compare the iX M60 versus the X7 M60i? I know they are very different cars, but what would you choose if it was your money? I would love to know your thoughts as I am about to order one of the two. Thanks!

[@dadgrizzly2652]

What are the blinking infrared lights around the dash used for.

[@noahthegildedone5917]

OMG the way they ended the video was the funniest, most absolutely

[@bruintoo]

Can you take it in the twisty canyons like the I-PACE though?

[@bernhard.k]

I loughed hard at the ending.

[@barrettgarese2267]

James correcting anyone’s pronunciation is great, because he makes “horse” and “sauce” rhyme.

[@toms_garage]

that front end!!

[@air-headedaviator1805]

BMW is hoping to get you in this thing to wow you with the sounds and interior before you reel in disgust at that front end. That said the inside does look great, and I can’t believe hoe well that audio sounded from your mikes into my head phone. *sigh* why can’t BMW’s just be totally solid and not always compromised

[@G87]

Because that would be too easy, BMW’s need to have fault, it’s character or something, or at least that’s my justification each time I buy a bimmer that breaks after a couple thousand miles

[@MrJack-nd7hc]

@@G87 If Bmw somehow combined earlier design language, with their excellent tech & interior design of this particular model, while somehow adding a level of reliability, they’d be bar none the best brand out there unquestionably in my opinion

[@G87]

@@MrJack-nd7hc maybe that’s why BMW doesn’t do it, give other manufactures a chance, or at least that’s what I like to tell myself

[@hassanger8128]

The exterior seems very nice in person

[@tomchillen3039]

@@hassanger8128 run from me

[@Handyandy747]

Bob and Doug McKenzie would love the shirts. Beauty.

[@PinkFuzzyBalls]

What's causing the purple flashing lights on the drivers display?

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

The front end looks either like an anime version, or a really good Halloween cardboard cut-out costume version of a BMW.

[@mrofftopic2802]

James' "amorphous blobly" soliloquy was perfect.

[@ismaelhiguera6144]

What brand is that flannel James wearing ? I need one😁

[@KWC514]

I actually laughed out loud from the ending.

[@lordofdeath932]

Can you guys do a video on a Bronco Raptor. Definitely want to hear what you guys have to say on it

[@paramdeepdhaliwal9694]

Hi guys thanks for another great semi review I like ur presentation ur style ur enthusiasm energy for me u r no one u tubers I rate u equal to carwow mat Watson u guys have glimpses of old top gear well done folks today I just watch a video headlined as a beef between u and straight pipes I used to follow them too earlier but not anymore bcoz they are not even half of ur talent no disrespect to anyone love and greetings from Toronto Canada

[@zohaibhussain6100]

James Blending in with the exterior of the car 😊

[@jellyd4889]

I love this car. In 6 years I will buy one cheap and it will still look like something out of the future. I will paint that grill though

[@Matt-dr8lp]

One of the things I like in this video is how they mentioned the Ioniq 5 more than Tesla when comparing the new BMW EV to its rival and not mostly Tesla

[@benitodesantis]

Great endi

[@tannerchristensen6862]

Their faces at 9:33 says it all, lol

[@JesusvonNazaret]

the heating in the i4 is not working when it's below freezing outside

[@schwarzwei23]

laughed so hard at the ending good one =DD

[@JStryker7]

It looks like a Honda Pilot that has had 5 too many cosmetic operations

[@ShadowRaptor8]

8:03 I’m realizing that Thomas activated the gesture volume controls accidentally there haha

[@amigatommy7]

Another cool station wagon.

[@tool8337]

This is one BMW interior I actually love! Not usually the case. I also like many of the exterior details and can forgive the face. I hope the next 8 series looks more like this.

[@zhaoyangxie]

Maybe the upcoming 7 series revealing this month will give an idea what the future 8 will look like

[@tool8337]

​@@zhaoyangxieGood point, I hope so. I just got a E-coupe, but would be curious to see what the next 8 looks for a replacement down the road as I'm more interested in that type of car. I still want to see BMW step up it's interior design across the range.

[@JulianBrais]

Can’t get over how ugly it is…

[@l8rn3rds]

its like alfa romeo had an incestuous baby with bmw who then continued the incestuous bloodline for 10 years to keep the throne pure, then had 2 more sons. this is the younger son that wont inherit the throne and does what he wants.

[@chongxina237]

Different people different taste i PERSONALLY like it

[@mohammedattal8887]

@@chongxina237 ofc you do it looks like a chinese counterfeit of an actual BMW

[@rajasultan7473]

Anything that has a bmw badge on it Thomas has to love it

[@riffle91ar]

That ending 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ACCDEW]

Does the beginning of the music feel like the intro to ps1??

[@kyrosmike]

How long before they just put a VESA mount on the back and pick own screen

[@kevinmarshalljr.9657]

Thomas, what shoes are those? I like them

[@jonathansage2147]

James: It's in my bum. These just keep coming lol 😆

[@jackryan3429]

I have to agree with the I-Pace is the better choice. TBF, I'm more excited for the Rivian R1S for a family EV.

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

Loved the video guys. Idea, how about an EV track comparison where you take all the popular EVs within a certain class, and see which ones perform the best around a track. Would be interested to see which ones hold up in a track setting and how they compare to their ICE counterparts