The BMW iX lineup gets upgraded without a base mode xDrive40 option.
The BMW iX may not be a good looking car, but it’s certainly appealing to the typical electric vehicle buyer who wants to be noticed in a zero-emissions vehicle. However, in the face of a new Model 3 at a much lower price point, the value proposition of the iX falls apart, even if it’s larger and more feature-rich.
With that in mind, BMW Malaysia has updated the iX line-up, dropping the basic xDrive40 model while upgrading the iX xDrive50 Sport and iX M60 high performance model. What’s more, these updated variants come with a price drop besides getting some minor upgrades, so their value for money goes up.
The BMW iX xDrive50 Sport is now priced at RM465,800 while the iX M60 comes in at RM579,800 – the 5-year BMW Service & Repair Warranty and maintenance package is an additional RM33,200.
Malaysian BMW iX Upgrades For 2024
The BMW iX xDrive50 Sport now comes with AC Charging Professional, which bumps up the AC charging capability to 22kW, up from 11kW. This allows both iX models to complete fill up in less than 5 hours and 30 minutes when charging with the appropriate AC charger in public or at home. Previously, AC charging would take double the time – 11 hours for a full charge for the xDrive50 model. The M60 already featured 22kW AC Charging. The DC Fast charging capability remains at 195kW for both variants.
The BMW iX xDrive50 Sport also gets a suspension upgrade. It now comes with adaptive two-axle air suspension, matching the M60 model’s. The iX xDrive50 Sport also gets Parking Assistant Professional, already found on the M60.
Other upgrades that are more electronic/digital in nature include:
- BMW Operating System 8.5
- Comfort Access
- Digital Key Plus (smartphone unlock and start)
Notable Downgrades
We mentioned earlier that the pricing is better this time around despite upgrades. Well that’s because some equipment has actually been omitted or downgraded. Both models no longer feature Laserlight headlamps. Gesture Control has also been dropped.
The iX xDrive50 Sport no longer features:
- Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof
- Clear & Bold interior applications
- Titanium Bronze M exterior trim
The iX M60 no longer gets:
- Bowers & Wilkins sound system
- M high-gloss Shadowline package
- active seat ventilation
Besides that, the M60 now gets the Interior Design Atelier upholstery in either Mocha or Black with Gold Bronze trim pieces. Upgrade packages for the interior are available at RM17,300.
Exterior colour options are as follows:
- Alpine White
- Mineral White Metallic
- Black Sapphire Metallic
- Sophisto Grey Metallic with Brilliant Effect
- Phytonic Blue Metallic
- Oxide Grey Metallic
- Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
- Aventurine Red Metallic
- Individual Storm Bay Metallic (additional RM6,200)
Interior options are:
- Interior Design Atelier in Mocha
- Interior Design Atelier in Black
- Interior Design Suite in Amido (additional RM17,300)
- Interior Design Suite in Castanea (additional RM17,300)
