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.
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
Alive_Internet@reddit
The closest is the refreshed Model Y. It checks almost all those boxes, but is just a bit less spacious.
superspeck@reddit
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.
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.
walnut100@reddit
The Model Y feels like driving a clapped out Nissan Versa in back to back drives with the iX.
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
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.
007meow@reddit
Refreshed Y, while improved, doesn’t come close to the iX
turb0_encapsulator@reddit
honestly, I probably would buy an iX if it looked nicer. (no offense).
xlb250@reddit
What did you buy instead?
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.
Super_consultant@reddit
It matters when people dismiss it because of its looks before experiencing all the listed points.
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.
throw_me_away3478@reddit
Etron tbh
xlb250@reddit
That’s the one I wanted until I rented it for a weekend.
Colorful_Monk_3467@reddit
What was the dealbreaker?
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.
dsac@reddit
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
caxer30968@reddit
The iX3 looks amazing and the sale numbers reflect that.
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.
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.
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.
Recoil42@reddit
Still available in Europe, afaik.
hi_im_bored13@reddit (OP)
Yeah, but even there its (iirc) sunsetted '28 at the latest in favor of the iX5
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).
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
MrReadilyUnready@reddit
I mean that's perfectly reasonable, the iX is the same size as an X5. The iX5 is the indirect successor.
Puff-Daddy-Sun@reddit
Would be excellent, but goddamn that exterior
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
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
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
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.
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.
Thomas_633_Mk2@reddit
Lucky you, we got the M Sport as standard (which removes all the bronze accents) and one trim level, where the only option is red or black interior.
DoGooderMcDoogles@reddit
Fine SUV but ugly as hell. Won’t be missed.
h_adl_ss@reddit
I've actually grown to like it. Especially since the facelift
boomerbill69@reddit
I've grown to like the rear and rear 3/4 views, much to my surprise. I still feel I should be financially compensated by BMW every time I have to see the front end of one though.
V8-Turbo-Hybrid@reddit
Same with XM.
EZKTurbo@reddit
Hell yeah. EV's are out, BoF is in!
007meow@reddit
Wasn’t it always planned as a one off?
josh_moworld@reddit
My eyes thank you bmw for the mercy
TheCityzens@reddit
Hopefully in the rest of the world too
trapqueen67567@reddit
I hate this model, it reminds me of a wasp
Real_Establishment56@reddit
Why not in the EU? 😭 I can bear the X///M more than this thing, which looks to me as if a fridge has fallen over
Drzhivago138@reddit
Many machines on iX.
DaBanninator@reddit
Oh no!
Anyway ...
fuzzylogicIII@reddit
Goodnight sweet beaver
costafilh0@reddit
Only in America? They should wipe that fugly face off the face of the earth!
admiraltarkin@reddit
And yet they still won't give us a 3 series wagon