NEW BMW iX review – Why buy THIS over a BMW iX3?

In this definitive BMW iX review, we reveal the brutal truth after living with BMW's flagship electric SUV for 6000 miles! The iX was BMW's first dedicated electric luxury SUV, but with the brilliant new 500-mile BMW iX3 recently taking the What Car? Car of the Year crown, is this £70k+ heavyweight still relevant? To find out, we’ve spent the last few months putting the xDrive60 version through a rigorous winter testing period. In this review, we explain why the interior is whisper quiet, test the superb optional air suspension, and reveal why the iX's disappointing real-world efficiency and poor reliability record might put you off. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe! If you enjoyed this video, hit subscribe to keep up to date with our latest in-depth reviews, group tests, top 10s and more: @whatcar 🚗 Looking for a specific model? Read our full in-depth review on every new car, including the BMW iX, here: http://www.whatcar.com We also explore the stunning "Loft" interior, test the 14.9-inch curved infotainment touchscreen, and explain why keeping the physical rotary controller gives the iX a massive usability advantage over the newer iX3. We even jump into the back of the iX to test rear passenger space, measure the 500-litre boot against rivals, including the Mercedes EQE SUV and Kia EV9, and take the iX out on the road. Finally, we crunch the numbers from our 6000-mile long-term test to deliver our final verdict on real-world range, charging speeds, and exactly which trim level makes the most sense What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most independent and in-depth. Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features. In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals. Follow What Car? here: LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8 FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8 Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9 #BMWiX #ElectricSUV #LongTermReview #bmwix3 Video chapters: 0:00 – Intro: iX vs the new iX3 0:25 – Exterior styling & updates 0:47 – Interior design, curved display & iDrive 3:45 – Interior quality, driving position & M Sport Seats 5:02 – Rear space 5:57 – Boot space & practicality 6:45 – Ride comfort, handling & refinement 8:49 – Batteries, range & performance 10:27 – Why buy this over an IX3? 10:50 – Charging times 11:47 – Trim levels & standard equipment 12:10 – Safety & reliability 12:59 – Final verdict