BMW Unveiled the iX xDrive50 Luxury Electric SUV in India: A Detailed Overview
BMW has introduced the iX xDrive50 to the Indian market, marking a significant update over its predecessors with enhanced features and capabilities. This all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) has been meticulously designed to cater to both the luxury and performance demands of electric vehicle enthusiasts. Let’s delve into the details of this exciting new offering.
Price
The BMW iX xDrive50 sets the stage with an ex-showroom price of INR 1.39 crore. It represents the pinnacle of BMW’s electric vehicle innovation, offering a blend of luxury, performance, and sustainability. This model is available for purchase as a completely built-up unit (CBU) through BMW showrooms across India.
Features
The iX xDrive50 is replete with BMW’s latest technological advancements, including the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology. It comes equipped with two electric motors, placed on the front and rear axles, enabling intelligent all-wheel drive. This model boasts a multitude of driving modes—Personal, Sport, Efficient—tailored to optimize the driving experience. The inclusion of BMW’s ConnectedDrive technologies further enhances the in-cabin experience with features like the BMW Live Cockpit Professional and Augmented Reality Video navigation. Safety and comfort are also paramount, with the Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension and Parking Assistant Plus being standard.
Design
BMW’s iX xDrive50 is a marvel of modern design, featuring the iconic BMW kidney grille, muscular contours, and the brand’s narrowest headlights for a sophisticated front fascia. The SUV’s presence is further enhanced by 22-inch wheels and frameless doors. An optional Titanium Bronze finish allows owners to customize their vehicle to their preferences, highlighting BMW’s attention to detail and design excellence.
Colour & Interior Option
The BMW iX xDrive50 is available in several eye-catching colours, such as
🌈 Mineral White
🌈 Phytonic Blue
🌈 Black Sapphire
🌈 Aventurine Red
🌈 Oxide Grey
With an optional BMW Individual Storm Bay Metallic finish.
The interior options include Vegan Leather upholstery in Oyster or Mocha schemes and an optional Natural Leather upholstery in the ‘Interior Design Suite’. The spacious cabin is designed for maximum comfort, featuring a single-piece widescreen BMW Curved Glass Display, a hexagonal steering wheel, and an electrochromic BMW Sky Lounge Panorama Glass Roof. The vehicle also offers personalized touches like Titanium Bronze finish customization.
Speed and Range Specifications
The iX xDrive50 excels in performance, with a 0 to 100 km/hr acceleration time of just 4.6 seconds. The car’s range is equally impressive, offering up to 635 kilometers on the WLTP test cycle, thanks to its 111.5 kWh battery pack. This combination of speed and endurance makes the iX xDrive50 ideal for a variety of driving conditions, from city commutes to long-distance journeys.
Charging Times
BMW has focused on reducing charging times to enhance the convenience for iX xDrive50 owners. The vehicle can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 35 minutes using a 195 kW DC charger. Alternatively, a 50 kW DC charger will accomplish the same in about 97 minutes. For home charging, a 22 kW AC charger can fully charge the vehicle in approximately 5.5 hours, while an 11 kW AC charger takes about 11 hours.
Warranty and Assistance
The BMW iX xDrive50 comes with a standard two-year warranty with unlimited kilometers, an eight-year warranty for the batteries (up to 160,000 kilometers), and a five-year Roadside Assistance package. For extended warranty benefits, BMW offers the Repair Inclusive package, extending coverage up to the fifth year without any mileage limitations.
BMW’s iX xDrive50 is a testament to the brand’s commitment to electric mobility, luxury, and performance, setting new benchmarks in the electric luxury vehicle segment in India.