2022 BMW iX Review

Name: 2022 BMW iX
Brand: BMW

Price Range: $40,495 - $44,998

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8.4

out of 10

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The all-electric 2022 iX is something to behold. This midsize SUV is spacious, comfortable, surprisingly efficient and ridiculously agile for its size. If you can get past its slightly polarizing design, you may just fall in love with this electric BMW.

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Appraise My 2022 BMW iX

Pros

Roomy interior
Quick acceleration and nimble handling
Comprehensive set of luxury features and driving aids
Daring interior design

Cons

Starting price is quite high
Daring front-end design

What's new

BMW's first electric SUV
Comparable to the X5 in size
377 miles of Edmunds-tested range
Uses BMW's newest iDrive infotainment system
Launches the first iX generation for 2022

Overview

Written by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

Updated: 6/1/2022

It's been quite a while since we've gotten an all-new fully electric BMW — that would be the i3 hatchback, introduced in 2014 — but the wait was definitely worth it. The 2022 BMW iX is the automaker's first electric SUV and, simply put, it's stunning.

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For its introductory year, the iX comes in only one flavor, which BMW calls the xDrive50. Two electric motors — one at each axle — combine to produce a thumping 516 horsepower, enough to propel the iX from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, BMW says. It won't pin you to the seat like a Tesla Model X Plaid or Model Y Performance, but from our experience behind the wheel, we have no doubt that acceleration will far exceed the expectations of most drivers. The iX also instills confidence and encourages spirited drivers to attack the curves as though they were in a smaller, sportier vehicle.

The iX has about the same interior space as the current X5, and the model's flat floor (there's no center hump) allows for spacious rear seating. The cabin has some delightfully weird interior materials. The available blue-and-black upholstery color scheme, for example, treats the interior to textile and faux suede materials arranged in unusual, clashing patterns.

To say the iX is BMW's most tech-heavy vehicle to date is an understatement. Highlights include an augmented reality overlay for the navigation system, an electrochromatic sunroof that switches from transparent to opaque at the press of a button, and a remote vehicle parking system that can remember how to enter and exit particularly tricky parking spots. The iX is also the first BMW to receive the iDrive 8 infotainment system, which features a new user interface, personalized user profiles with greater customization, and more robust voice controls.

Overall, we're impressed with the iX. It offers a more refined and luxurious driving experience than the Tesla Model X and sportier performance than the Audi e-tron. It's also as good as or better than any gasoline-powered midsize SUV, including BMW's own praiseworthy X5. Check our test team's Expert Rating below to learn about the iX's performance, Edmunds-tested range, utility and more.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Jonathan Elfalan

Great

8.4

out of 10

We drove the 2022 BMW iX on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the iX drive? Electric SUVs are redefining how large vehicles are supposed to handle, and the iX is a prime example. The weight of batteries mounted low under the floor really helps provide a hunkered-down feeling. As a result, the iX rails through corners with ease, and the light-effort steering creates the illusion of the iX being smaller and lighter than it is.

Our test vehicle came with the optional 22-inch wheels and tires. They provide decent levels of cornering grip and, in our emergency braking test, helped slow the iX down from 60 mph to a dead stop in an impressive 114 feet. In typical driving, the iX can provide plenty of regenerative braking, and that makes it easy to drive around using just the accelerator pedal and letting the regen handle the braking.

Brakes are important because the iX can boogie. Accelerating to 60 mph took only 4.2 seconds in our testing. That's quicker than most EVs (including the Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron) and not too far off from BMW's gas-powered X5 M.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the iX? The iX has some of the coolest-looking upholstered seats on the market today, and thankfully they're also very comfortable to sit in. The front seats offer a generous range of adjustments and have effective seat heaters. The iX rides quite nicely on the road, too. There's still a hint of sporty firmness rather than total cloud-like softness, but we suspect our test car's larger 22-inch wheels may have played a part here. It's also a very quiet SUV, and wind and road noise is minimal on the highway.

Much of the iX's interior controls are touchscreen-based, and that includes the climate system. Most functions require two button presses, but the primary temp settings are easy to access and make adjustments to. Rear passengers get two climate zones as well, plus a range of vents for excellent coverage. The system overall does a great job of maintaining a comfortable environment.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? This interior — wow! Not only is the iX interior gorgeous to look at, it's highly functional too. For starters, it's easy to get into. With the large door openings and low stepovers, it's hard to imagine access getting any easier than this. Well, it can, if it's equipped with the optional air suspension, which allows for an even lower load height. Passenger space is very generous once inside, with a flat floor throughout the cabin, ample headroom and legroom in both rows, and great shoulder room. Visibility is excellent, especially out of the front windows, and for anything you can't easily see naturally, the available cameras handle with ease.

For all the thoughtful decisions BMW made with space, there are a few things that still confound. Functions that are at your fingertips in other vehicles, like adjusting the amount of regenerative braking or the adaptive cruise control gap to the car in front, are buried in layers of menus. We also discovered that the white-lettering touch controls on the beautiful walnut center panel wash out in sunlight, which makes it hard to see where the actual buttons are.

Technology

9/10

How’s the tech? The iX showcases some of the latest BMW innovations, and they're pretty impressive. BMW's suite of advanced driver aids can be hit-or-miss in how they perform, but they're a hit here. With the exception of the inconvenient adaptive cruise distance adjustment, we were really impressed with how all the systems functioned. BMW's voice-activated virtual assistant is also a cut above most voice control systems in how it responds and its ability to change things like the climate control settings. It's more useful than gimmicky (unlike BMW's gesture control).

BMW pushes the envelope even more with its Android smartphone integration. Android users can quick-pair their phones to the car, and navigation directions show up as turn-by-turn directions in the driver's gauge cluster. This is a new level of integration we've never seen before. Apple CarPlay, although wireless, does not share that level of integration yet. Our test car also had the optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system. We found it pretty impressive, and it had a few party tricks up its sleeve like "4D bass," which essentially vibrates your seat in concert with the music for a more immersive experience (though it can be disabled). Why just listen to podcasts when you can feel them?

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? The great functionality of the iX extends to its cargo accommodations. There's 35.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, which is much more than the Jaguar I-Pace (23.2 cubic feet) and Audi e-tron (28.5 cubic feet), but not quite as much as the Tesla Model X. The rear seats can split and fold flat in three sections and have convenient release buttons at the rear hatch. But there is not a front trunk like on the Model X.

Interior storage for small items isn't quite as plentiful, but there are some good options for your personal effects. The door pockets and center armrest bin will be your best options. The iX accommodates child safety seats with ease. Copious rear seat space makes it easy to fit any size seat, facing any direction, with easy access to Isofix anchors and top tethers on the back of each rear seat spot.

Although the iX is rated to tow a fair amount in some other markets, it doesn't receive that rating for the U.S. market.

Range and Efficiency

9/10

How are the range and efficiency? The iX xDrive50 has an EPA-estimated range of 315 miles when equipped with the optional 22-inch wheels like our test car had or 324 miles with the standard 20-inch wheels. Impressively, we easily exceeded the EPA's estimate on our standardized real-world EV range test route. Here, the iX drove 377 miles on a single charge, which is one of the longest distances we've gotten so far from an EV.

Efficiency, or how much electricity the iX uses when driving, is also impressive. We measured 32 kWh used for every 100 miles of driving. That's one of the best results we've seen in the class and similar to what we've observed from less powerful EVs such as Ford's Mustang Mach-E.

The iX comes with an 11-kW onboard charger and which BMW estimates can charge from zero to full in a little over 10 hours on a Level 2 home charger (assuming you've got the right hardware and under optimal conditions). It also has DC fast-charging capability up to 195 kW, which can recharge the battery from 10% to 80% capacity in about 40 minutes.

Value

8/10

Is the iX a good value? The iX is not what we'd consider affordable when taking a quick glance at its price tag. But if you start lining it up against its segment competition, the iX begins to look like more of a bargain. Build quality feels incredibly solid. Everything in the interior looks great, carries a bit of heft and is tightly screwed together. This is easily one of the better modern luxury interiors we've seen to date.

BMW's warranty is comparable with coverage of most luxury brands. Basic coverage lasts for four years/50,000 miles, with generous rust-through coverage of 12 years/unlimited miles and a battery warranty of eight years/100,000 miles. BMW provides complimentary maintenance for three years/36,000 miles, which is a plus, and two years of free fast charging (30-minute sessions at a time) on Electrify America's charging network.

Wildcard

8/10

If we're being honest, we're not thrilled with the front-end design of the iX. It does look unique, but it may be a bit too bold for most palettes. The styling alone may be a non-starter for some people.

If you're able to get past the exterior, the interior is where it's at. Clean, modern and functional, it's a place we'd love to spend time. Behind the wheel the iX can be fun to drive, but more so we find it easy to drive. Speed is readily available, and the lightness of controls and responsiveness to inputs just make the iX easy to maneuver and place. Did we mention it has a hexagonal steering wheel? Endless conversation starters here.

2022 BMW iX trim level differences

The iX is BMW's first fully electric SUV. For its introductory 2022 model year, the iX is available in a single trim level called the iX xDrive50. It has all-wheel drive courtesy of two electric motors — one at each axle — that produce a total of 516 horsepower and 564 lb-ft of torque. Compare the 2022 BMW iX trim levels in-depth.

Which iX trim does Edmunds recommend?

The iX lineup is relatively simple this year, as there's only the xDrive50 trim level. (The 610-horsepower iX M60 debuts in 2023.) However, there are some standouts on the options list that we consider must-haves. The Premium package is expensive in a nutshell, but it's a drop in the bucket compared to the standard cost of the iX. Make sure to also spec the Driving Assistance Professional package, which includes the advanced driving aids expected of a vehicle in this price range.

2022 BMW iX EV Insights

Trim:

iX xDrive50

Estimated Range Based on Age

edmunds TESTED

349 miles

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 349 miles.

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Charging

SAE Combo

Plug Type

12 hrs

240V Home Charging

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

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EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 4 years or 44,000 miles for this car.

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

$100

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Cost to Drive

$83/mo

$296/mo

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Reliability

The 2022 BMW iX has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 11 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

11 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V470000
Number of vehicles affected:: 136
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Defect Consequence:: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 25V395000
Number of vehicles affected:: 70852
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V449000
Number of vehicles affected:: 69
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Defect Consequence:: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V409000
Number of vehicles affected:: 11180
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed.
Defect Consequence:: A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V295000
Number of vehicles affected:: 31
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Defect Consequence:: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V079000
Number of vehicles affected:: 15803
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Defect Consequence:: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V026000
Number of vehicles affected:: 3431
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Defect Consequence:: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 22V944000
Number of vehicles affected:: 14086
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Defect Consequence:: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 22V541000
Number of vehicles affected:: 367
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Defect Consequence:: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.

Recall Number:: 22V483000
Number of vehicles affected:: 6930
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Defect Consequence:: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 22V240000
Number of vehicles affected:: 3166
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software.
Defect Consequence:: An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles

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We drove our long-term 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 more than 15,000 miles over the last year, and honestly, this thing is pretty great – assuming you can get past the bucktoothed face. But now it's time to say goodbye to our iX; in this video, we'll detail our experience with the iX, from the good to the bad and what it was like to live with on a daily basis.

2022 iX Features & Specs

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$83,200
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
Engine Type	Electric
Edmunds Tested Electric Range	377 miles vs EPA Range 324 miles
Cost to Drive	$83/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	12.0 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	35.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the iX models:

Active Driving Assistant: Consists of several advanced driving aids, including forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning.
Parking Assistant Professional: Records how you pull your car into a tricky spot. Once done, the iX can replay the program to park itself whether you're inside or outside the vehicle.
Live Cockpit Pro: Bundles two features — a head-up display and an augmented reality overlay for the navigation system.

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