2022 BMW IX | TALKING CARS WITH CONSUMER REPORTS #351

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Consumer Reports' "Talking Cars" episode delves into the 2022 BMW iX, highlighting its polarizing design and luxurious, quiet interior as key differentiators. While the reviewer praises the comfortable ride and impressive acceleration, significant criticism is leveled at the overly complex and frustrating user interface, particularly the climate controls and the lack of physical buttons for essential functions like adjusting following distance on adaptive cruise control. The vehicle's high price point is acknowledged, with the interior fit and finish justifying some of it, but the user experience quirks detract from the overall premium feel. Cold weather significantly impacted the initial range, though it recovered later. Despite the usability challenges, the iX is seen as a bold, mainstream EV offering from BMW, with notable improvements in its advanced driver-assistance systems, especially lane keeping, which is now considered top-tier.