IT’S SERIOUSLY FAST FOR AN EV! BMW IX M60 2022 REVIEW

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The BMW iX M60 represents a significant step for BMW's M division, being the first M-engineered electric platform vehicle. While its polarizing exterior styling is a matter of taste, the interior is lauded for its futuristic yet conventional design, featuring a stunning curved display and high-quality materials. The M60 trim significantly enhances the performance of the already capable iX, delivering immense power (455 kW and 1100 Nm) and exhilarating acceleration, though it starts in a detuned comfort mode. The reviewer highlights the M-tuned air suspension, noting it's firmer than standard iX models, especially in sport mode, which might be challenging on poorer road surfaces. Despite its considerable weight, the iX M60 handles surprisingly well, offering a blend of ludicrous straight-line speed and surprising agility, making it a more compliant and livable performance SUV compared to its internal combustion counterpart, the X5 M. Real-world range testing yielded approximately 540 km, closely matching BMW's claims, with consumption around 19.5 kWh/100km. Practicality is decent, offering ample rear passenger space but a smaller boot than some rivals. The reviewer suggests that while the M60 is a compelling package, the lower-spec iX xDrive50 offers better range and value for many, and the i4 M50 might appeal more to those prioritizing a coupe silhouette.