New BMW iX Facelift Offers 700 km Range, Unveiled Globally

BMW has globally unveiled a facelift version of the already desirable and capable luxury EV, the iX. This facelift iX offers an even more powerful electric motor and range. It is available in three variants that are xDrive45, xDrive60, and M70 xDrive.

Let's have a closer look at the iX facelift to know what difference it offers.

BMW iX Facelift: Design

The facelift gets a revised front fascia which gives the car a bit more muscular look. As for the car's headlamps, they get revamped internals with LED daytime running lamps which are now vertically oriented. 

The iX facelift features 22-inch alloy wheels, and premium-looking flush door handles. In the side end, you get sleek LED tail lights and blacked-out elements in the lower section of the bumper for a sporty contrast.

Interior and Features

In the cabin, the car has a minimalist yet premium feel with dual displays dominating the dashboard. Overall, the design and layout remain the same but you opt for the new M Sport package which comprises new M multifunction seats. In the M Sport package, you get an M leather steering wheel, M logos, dark silver finishes, M pedals, and a gloss black finish on the center console.

The top features of this facelift iX are adaptive LED headlights, comfort access, heated seats for the driver and front passenger, a heated steering wheel, and the Harman Kardon surround sound system. 

You also get some optional features that include a panoramic glass roof, automatic soft-close function for the doors, active seat ventilation, and the Bowers and Wilkins Diamond surround sound system. 

Powertrain

The facelift iX is offered in three variants with different battery packs. You get a 94.8 kWh battery in xDrive45 delivering (405 BHP and 700Nm torque) which ranges between 490 to 602 km, a 109.1 kWh battery in xDrive60 (541 BHP and 765 Nm torque) that ranges from 563 km to 701 km, and a M70 108.9 kWh in xDrive (656 BHP and 1014 Nm torque) which delivers between 521 km to 600 km on a single full charge.

The car also supports up to 195 kW of DC fast charging (10 to 80 percent) in around 35minutess and 22 kW of AC charging.

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