C&D: BMW Confirms That the iX Electric SUV Is Getting Axed in America

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Super_consultant@reddit

It’s actually an excellent car even ignoring the EV part, but I have 0 clue why BMW insisted on making their EVs so damn ugly. This style goes all the way back to the i3 and continues with the iX3.

It doesn’t have to be ugly, but they insist it should. Absolute stupidity, given the actual iX is great.

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xlb250@reddit

I don’t think it matters.

Is there any other electric car around this price point that’s comparable in:

Spaciousness
Ride
NVH
Reliability

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Alive_Internet@reddit

The closest is the refreshed Model Y. It checks almost all those boxes, but is just a bit less spacious.

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Compared to the iX, the Model Y handles like cold dog shit, rattles like an out of warranty GM product, has horrible cabin comfort and ergonomic factors, and the seats are absolute rubbish. The driver assist features in the Y are now locked behind a paywall.

On the other hand the Y does have more usable storage space in the back and frunk.

It’s really not a close comparison and I wish people would stop saying any Tesla is a remotely nice car.

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Alive_Internet@reddit

My baseline is the pre-refresh Model Y. Having been in both, I can confirm that the Juniper Model Y rides significantly better (pre-refresh was super crashy), is quieter, and straight up feels like a luxury car in comparison. I can’t comment on how it drives, as I was only a passenger. I’ve have never been in an iX though.

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walnut100@reddit

The Model Y feels like driving a clapped out Nissan Versa in back to back drives with the iX.

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AdmiralZassman@reddit

I've never driven an electric BMW but honestly compared to 2010s X5 I don't think it's night and day different

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xlb250@reddit

The new Model Y is much improved. I also tested S.

However, the iX is much better NVH at least with air ride and 21” all seasons optioned.

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007meow@reddit

Refreshed Y, while improved, doesn’t come close to the iX

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turb0_encapsulator@reddit

honestly, I probably would buy an iX if it looked nicer. (no offense).

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xlb250@reddit

What did you buy instead?

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turb0_encapsulator@reddit

right now I have a Polestar 2. It's... fine. Not as much range as I would like, and lacking some tech features, but it handles well and it easy to park - which is worth something where I live. The software definitely needs work though. I was originally thinking of getting a Lucid Air, but the quality and software issue pushed me away so I picked up a cheap used Polestar. I think the iX3 is probably my next car based on the reviews I have read.

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Super_consultant@reddit

It matters when people dismiss it because of its looks before experiencing all the listed points.

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xlb250@reddit

In Q1 2025 (pre tariff), it outsold comparable models from Tesla, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and Porsche.

Did the Model X egg like proportions deter you away from it? I feel like crossover buyer is not as sensitive to exterior design, similar to how you would approach buying a house.

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throw_me_away3478@reddit

Etron tbh

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xlb250@reddit

That’s the one I wanted until I rented it for a weekend.

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Colorful_Monk_3467@reddit

What was the dealbreaker?

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xlb250@reddit

No deal breakers. One of the trade offs for the sleek proportions is less interior space. It felt more snug than my Ioniq 5.

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dsac@reddit

I have 0 clue why BMW insisted on making their ~~EVs~~ new model so damn ugly.

FTFY

it's the same song every time, BMW rarely gets widespread accolades for new model designs, then everyone softens to them, then a chunk of the initial haters end up liking them, then BMW releases another new model, and the cycle restarts

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caxer30968@reddit

The iX3 looks amazing and the sale numbers reflect that.

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Ceska-Zbrojovka@reddit

It makes sense with the new iX lineup being released.

I really enjoy the iX. Incredibly quiet, smooth, and comfortable. Looking forward to the iX5.

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Dragonai@reddit

Seconded. We just bought ours gently used about two months ago and we both still cannot stop raving about this car. It is such a phenomenal experience inside. Ours is fully loaded (air suspension, Bowers & Wilkins sound system, everything) and I just cannot believe how capable and luxurious this car is across every square inch and while driving.

After spending the first few days with the iX, I sat inside my M4 and immediately was like “…oh wow, an acoustic BMW.”

So, so much car for the money and people are sleeping on it.

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hi_im_bored13@reddit (OP)

Makes sense with the iX3 coming in, loss of the tax credit, situation in the US, etc. but personally really going to miss this one.

I know the looks are divisive but I think it it was one of the best if not the best overall product in their lineup, felt fairly light on its feet for what it its, absolutely beautiful interior, (optional) wool blend seats, you could get the central (physical!) control stack done up in wood & glass w/ beautiful bronze highlights inside & out

& still has one of the best audio systems on the market. Last remnant of the carbon core philosophy from the previous gen 7-series too.

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Recoil42@reddit

Still available in Europe, afaik.

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hi_im_bored13@reddit (OP)

Yeah, but even there its (iirc) sunsetted '28 at the latest in favor of the iX5

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AmIFromA@reddit

Which is pretty much the standard production length of a German premium car (aside from Audi, who fucked up their timetable a long time ago).

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hi_im_bored13@reddit (OP)

It is, but I'm not perfectly confident they'll replicate all of what I loved about the iX in the iX5. It felt closer to the i7 & 8-series than it did to the standard 3 & 5 lineup

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MrReadilyUnready@reddit

I mean that's perfectly reasonable, the iX is the same size as an X5. The iX5 is the indirect successor.

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Puff-Daddy-Sun@reddit

Would be excellent, but goddamn that exterior

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hi_im_bored13@reddit (OP)

When one of these first came out someone said you cant see the exterior when you're driving & considering what these things were leasing for a few months after release its valid enough

Compared to what was coming out around that time (EQS SUV, Gravity, E-tron, I-pace) I don't think it's *that* bad either. Facelift cleaned it up a tiny bit too

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Puff-Daddy-Sun@reddit

Oh it’s bad. You cannot look at the I-Pace and tell me the iX looks good. There was a whole bit on Throttle House where James is so mad that the iX would be his dream daily, cause it’s so good, but downright hideous

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hi_im_bored13@reddit (OP)

I'm not saying it looks good, I'm saying I'm looking at the I-pace and saying that iX doesn't look *that* bad

Everyone in the comments is acting like its making them gouge their eyes out, I seem them on the road & I'd prefer to look at an x5 but I'm not going to kill myself over it

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guy_incognito784@reddit

Yeah I see them pretty much daily, the "pry my eyes out" crowd are just the typical toxic demographic of people who like to dramatically complain about everything.

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ubercruise@reddit

This is how I felt. I didn’t like the exterior either but the overall package + lease deal made it. Yeah the big snout/teeth aren’t necessary and some angles on it are awkward but I don’t think it’s too terrible in person; in fact seeing it in person was what made me consider it. Im going to miss it when I have to turn in my lease.

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