Recently, BMW's new iX M60 and iX xDrive 40 were officially listed in China, with a suggested retail price of 996,900 yuan and 746,900 yuan, respectively. It is understood that the new iX series integrates the technology of the BMW Group in innovative fields such as digital interconnection and electrification. And all three models in the family bring a future luxury travel experience beyond electric to Chinese consumers with minimalist design, Shy Tech invisible technology, innovative digital luxury, BMW electric driving fun, and sustainable concepts throughout. Deliveries of the new iX xDrive 40 will begin in January 2022, with the new iX M60 scheduled to begin deliveries in the middle of the year.
In terms of car purchase policy, BMW iX owners can enjoy a 3-year or 100,000-kilometer vehicle warranty, an 8-year or 160,000-kilometer warranty for power batteries, an 8-year or 120,000-kilometer warranty for electric motors and control units, and a free 7×24-hour roadside assistance for 8 years. In addition, from now on, customers can also order the "Worry-free" service to enjoy 8 worry-free services under the paint repair, maintenance and car and travel scenarios.
The new iX M60 features personalized M design elements, blue M high-performance brake calipers, BMW personalized Titan gold exterior components and a unique high-gloss black Titan Phnom Penh M logo, every detail highlights the high-performance identity of the new iX M60. In addition, the model can also be equipped with exclusive Titan gold 22-inch aerodynamic wheels to further enhance the recognition.
The new iX M60 features 20 BMW features for the first time, and comes standard with up to 35 luxurious features including the Bowers & Wilkins 4D Diamond Surround Sound System, Comfort Heating Kit with Infrared Heating Technology, and Automatic Park Assist Pro. It is worth mentioning that the automatic parking assistance system Pro equipped for the first time not only has the remote phone remote parking function, which is further expanded from 50 meters to 200 meters, but also increases the memory route function, which can store up to 10 parking paths, BMW is one of the first luxury brands with this function.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with dual motors in front and rear, which can stimulate the maximum horsepower of 619Ps (455 kW) in the sport mode, the maximum torque of 1100 N·m, the acceleration time of 100 kilometers is only 3.8 seconds, and the maximum speed can reach 250 km/h. In terms of endurance, the new car has a comprehensive cruising range of 565km under WLTP conditions. In addition, the new car is equipped with M-exclusively tuned adaptive dual-axle air suspension and electronically controlled shock absorbers, xDrive all-wheel drive, rear axle active steering, M sports braking system, etc.
In addition to the flagship iX M60, the iX family also adds an entry-level model, the iX xDrive 40, the new car has the DNA of the iX family, whether it is a minimalist design language, a luxury living room interior style, or Shey Tech invisible technology and sustainable environmental concepts. At the same time, the new iX xDrive 40, as the basic model of the iX family, comes standard with up to 23 luxurious features, including self-healing smart front grille, dimmable panoramic canopy, new BMW iDrive, integrated floating curved screen, 5G, autopilot assistance system Pro and four-zone automatic air conditioning.
iX xDrive 40 provides users with a future luxury travel experience at the same time, more focused on urban travel, under the CLTC standard cruising range of up to 455km, dual motors release the maximum output power of 240kW (326Ps), zero to 100 km acceleration of 6.1 seconds, 100 km /h energy consumption of 18.0 kWh. The new car is equipped with two charging interfaces, DC fast charging and home charging, DC charging can accept a maximum charging power of 100kW, and it takes only 41 minutes to charge the battery from 10% to 80%.