At the 2022 International Consumer Electronics Exhibition, which opened in the early morning of January 5, Beijing time, BMW officially released its iX M60 model, and announced the Chinese market price of the two new models of iX xDrive 40 and iX M60. Among them, the iX xDrive 40 model is priced at 746,900 yuan, while the iX M60 model is priced at 996,900 yuan. Previously, the iX xDrive 50 model was officially launched in Guangzhou last year, priced at 846,900 yuan. It is reported that the new car will be officially delivered within the year.
In terms of appearance, the new car as a whole continues the design language of the ordinary version of the model, the large-size vertical "double kidney" grille adopts a closed design, the headlight shape is very flat, and the two raised rib lines above the cover effectively enhance the visual sense of power. The front design of the new car is not complicated, but the heavy shape and sharp design elements still make it look very aggressive.
As a high-performance version of the model, the iX M60 model adds some exclusive design elements of the M series on the basis of the original version, which has BMW's customized Titan gold exterior components and a unique high-gloss black Titan Gold Edge M logo, and the blue-painted M high-performance multi-piston brake calipers will naturally not be absent. At the same time, the new car can also be equipped with Titan gold 22-inch wheels, which have an aerodynamic design, which can also further highlight its unique identity.
In addition to the added exterior details, the M60 model also has M-exclusive tuning adaptive dual-axle air suspension, electronically controlled shock absorbers, xDrive all-wheel drive system, rear wheel steering and other exclusive configurations, which also give the M60 model more powerful movement and handling performance. In addition, it is more interesting that the new car will have a sound wave simulation system created by the world-famous composer for bmw M series pure electric models to meet the auditory needs of the driver.
The interior design of the new car is not significantly different from the previous model, but the M60 model has the 20 functional features that BMW first carried. For example, the automatic parking assistance system Pro, which is equipped for the first time, can realize remote parking on mobile phones, reverse 200 meters, and store 10 personalized parking routes, which greatly increases the convenience of daily use.
In terms of power, the iX M60 model will be equipped with a front and rear dual motors with a maximum comprehensive power of 619 horsepower, a comprehensive peak torque of 1100 Nm, an official acceleration time of 0-100 km/h of 3.8 seconds, and a WLTP cruising range of 566 km. The xDrive 40 model is equipped with a maximum motor of 326 horsepower, a peak torque of 630 Nm, an official acceleration time of 0-100 km/h of 6.1 seconds, and a CLTC cruising range of 455 km.