2026 BMW IX XDRIVE60 REVIEW: $110K PHYSICS EXPERIMENT

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The 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 is presented as a significant leap in EV engineering, tackling the inherent weight challenge head-on. The reviewer highlights BMW's success in making a nearly 5,700-pound SUV feel agile and responsive, attributing this to innovations like silicon carbide inverters and adaptive air suspension. While praising the exhilarating acceleration, precise handling, and the car's ability to feel "right" despite its mass, the reviewer notes a few drawbacks. The seating position is criticized for feeling too high, and owner feedback points to potential leg discomfort from the standard seat cushion on longer journeys. Cold weather range reduction is also a concern, though mitigated by preheating features. Ultimately, the iX xDrive60 is lauded for delivering a genuinely satisfying and dynamic driving experience, setting a high bar for other EVs by proving that electrification doesn't necessitate a compromise on driving pleasure.