First unveiled in 2021, the BMW iX has now returned in 2025 looking sharper, driving further, and cradling its passengers in even more digitised comfort.
The new BMW iX xDrive45 packs a brawnier 300 kW (408 hp) and whips from 0–100km/h in just 5.1 seconds. That’s one second quicker than its predecessor. Top speed is a neatly governed 200km/h.
More impressively, BMW has found a way to stretch the range up to a mighty 602km (WLTP-rated). A big thank you goes to its upgraded 94.8kWh battery and a clever new inverter.
Charging’s been turbocharged too. With the improved Combined Charging Unit, the iX now gulps juice at up to 175kW in DC mode and up to 22kW on AC.
BMW even throws in a complimentary wallbox installation for home use or up to 3 years of Shell Recharge access, 10,000kWh, to be exact. If you’re averaging 20kWh/100km, that’s about 50,000km of electricity on the house.
BMW calls the iX’s design language “monolithic.” And to be fair, it does look like a sculpted block of power that is sleek and solid.
Up front, there’s the signature kidney grille, now with a glowing trim they’ve poetically named “BMW Iconic Glow.” Adaptive LED headlights, revised bumpers, and smoother contours lend the iX a classically futuristic vibe, a rare oxymoron that actually works.
There’s also the M Sport package, just in case you want your electric SAV to look like it bench-presses Teslas before breakfast. It includes bigger air intakes, sharper body lines, and optional Shadow Line treatment that blacks out the trim for that “don’t-mess-with-me” aesthetic.
Inside, BMW’s gone full boutique hotel. There’s generous space, swathes of natural leather, ambient lighting, and tech so advanced it borders on sentient. The M Sport package adds bolstered seats, an M steering wheel, and dark silver trim to remind you this isn’t just a plush lounge on wheels.
And while we’re talking about driver engagement, the iX is no slouch when it comes to automated features. There’s Parking Assistant Plus, a reversing assistant, and even an option to control your car with your smartphone for parking.
BMW’s latest iDrive system runs on Operating System 8.5 and comes with goodies like in-car gaming, video streaming, and the ability to plan routes with your preferred charging stations. Oh, and you can now use your smartphone or smartwatch as a digital key.
There’s even 5G connectivity built-in, just in case you need to download a movie or an entire season while waiting at a charger.
The iX xDrive45 Sport starts at S$451,888, while the M Sport variant will set you back S$473,888.
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