What is it?
The i20 facelifted iX is BMW's purpose built electric SUV flagship, sitting above the X5 in the AU lineup. The 2026 update refreshes the front bumper and lights, lifts battery capacity across the range, and adds the new M70 xDrive at the top. Three variants for Australia, all AWD: xDrive45 with 94.8 kWh, and xDrive60 and M70 sharing the new 109.1 kWh pack with 270 kW DC peak charging.
The lineup runs from xDrive45 at $139,900 plus on-roads, through to M70 xDrive at $222,900 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
701 km WLTP on xDrive60 leads the large electric SUV segment. The bigger battery cars charge at 270 kW peak. Cabin materials and packaging feel a generation ahead of the X5, with a 500 L boot, 1,750 L folded, plus a 35 L frunk.
Polarising face is now in its second generation and still divides buyers. Hexagonal steering wheel takes getting used to. Heavy kerb weight is felt on tight country roads. Pricing starts to overlap with EQS SUV and Cadillac Lyriq.
Should you buy the iX?
Reasons to buy
- 701 km WLTP on xDrive60 leads the large electric SUV segment. The bigger battery cars charge at 270 kW peak. Cabin materials and packaging feel a generation ahead of the X5, with a 500 L boot, 1,750 L folded, plus a 35 L frunk.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. EV battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2021), full driver-assist suite.
- 500 L (1,750 L seats down) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- Polarising face is now in its second generation and still divides buyers. Hexagonal steering wheel takes getting used to. Heavy kerb weight is felt on tight country roads. Pricing starts to overlap with EQS SUV and Cadillac Lyriq.
- You want a 7 seat layout (Volvo EX90, Mercedes EQS SUV), a more conventional luxury SUV face, or sub $130k pricing.
- If you need three rows, step up to the EQS SUV or Volvo EX90, the iX is five seats only. Optional 22 kW AC charging is worth specifying if you have three phase at home.
- Top trim climbs to $222,900 plus on-roads.
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