BMW began mass production of its iX electric crossover SUV at the Dingolfing plant in July this year, in two versions BMW iX xDrive40 and BMW iX xDrive50, both with all-wheel drive), while next month the offer will be supplemented by a top variant BMW iX M60 electric SUV.
As a reminder, the BMW iX xDrive50 is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, with a total of 620hp and 765Nm. The batteries have a capacity of 105.2 kWh and allow an autonomy of 630 km (according to WLTP).
The weaker BMW iX xDrive40 has 240 kW / 326 hp and 630 Nm, 71 kWh batteries and 425 km autonomy.
The declared acceleration of 0-100km / h takes 3.9 seconds, and the maximum speed is limited to 250km / h. As power increases, the autonomy drops to 570km from 610km on the xDrive50. (Updated January 31, 2022)
Up to 80% of the battery capacity can be charged in 31 or 35 minutes on the fast charger.
BMW has previously announced a future top version in the iX range, and now some media say that the BMW iX M60 is coming, described as the first fully electric Sports Utility Vehicle from BMW M GmbH.
2023 BMW iX M60 SUV specs
The new BMW iX M60 EV will have more than 447 kW / 608 hp acceleration from 0 to 60 mph / 96 km / h in less than 4.4 seconds, with a slightly more aggressive exterior compared to other versions of this model. the rest means with M Sport equipment, black mirrors, new wheels, M Sport brakes etc.
(Updated January 31, 2022) The iX M60 is richer in cabin equipment in standard form, so it has soft door closing, laser headlights, an additional package that helps with parking and an interior camera. The upholstery is made of genuine leather, and there are also the functions of contactless key, heating, ventilation and massage of the seat and Bowers & Wilkins Diamond audio device.
The iDrive 8 multimedia system is displayed on a single curved panel, consisting of a 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 14.9-inch center screen. The technology package includes a 5G connection, navigation with an element of virtual reality and a digital key that changes to conventional with the help of the owner’s smartphone.(Updated January 31, 2022)
BMW iX M60 2023 SUV launch date
The official promotion should take place in early January 2022 at the CES fair in Las Vegas, it arrives on the market in the summer of 2022. (Updated January 31, 2022)
2023 BMW iX M60 SUV cost
Estimated price for a new BMW iX M60 2023 SUV is $85,000. (Updated January 31, 2022)
source: caranddriver