The updated BMW iX is now in Singapore, and the German luxury electric SUV now features more power and improved range, alongside a minor refresh in its styling.
The new iX was unveiled at an event held at New Bahru on June 5, and while the car looks fairly similar to the pre-facelift model externally, there are some slight enhancements to distinguish it as a new model.
The most obvious ones are the diagonal LED elements in the headlight design, in place of the previous version’s horizontal design. The grille design features diagonal lines within it as well, replacing the previous model’s diamond/triangle pattern. It is also framed by the BMW Iconic Grille lighting element as standard now.
For the first time, BMW will be offering the iX with an M Sport trim package in Singapore, which includes gloss black front air intakes, 21-inch M Sport rims and vertical reflectors on the lower rear bumper.
The standard Sport trim will still be available, and it features more body-coloured design elements like on the lower front bumper for a more streamlined look.
However, the main changes to the iX are under the skin. The sole drivetrain variant available is now the xDrive45, instead of the xDrive40 previously. That indicates an increase in power, and the BMW iX now produces a total of 402hp and 700Nm of torque, up from 322hp and 630Nm of torque.
As a result, the car can now go from 0-100km/h in 5.1 seconds, one full second quicker than the outgoing model.
The battery has now been reengineered, and now delivers a capacity of 94.8kWh, up from 71kWh previously. This means that the new BMW iX xDrive45 now has a range of 602km, a 40 per cent increase over the xDrive40’s 425km range.
Prices for the updated BMW iX xDrive45 start at $451,888 with COE (as of June 2025) for the Sport variant, while the M Sport version goes for $473,888, inclusive of COE.
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