BMW iX has announced the pricing of its updated electric SUV for Australia, but has only revealed the base model for now.
The new BMW iX is due to arrive in Australia in mid-2025, with the base xDrive45 M Sport model starting at $142,900 (excluding on-road costs).
That’s $6000 more than the previous xDrive40 Sport model, but the standard features have been improved. These include:
- Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof
- Heated steering wheel
For the first time in the Australian market, the base iX model can be optionally equipped with air suspension and BMW Integral Active Steering, which eases low-speed movement and increases stability at high speeds.BMW says that only one iX variant will be launched initially, but more models will be announced later.Details of the new xDrive60 and M70 xDrive variants for the European market have already been released.
Key upgrades to the new base model:
- 60kW more power and 30Nm more torque
- 0-100km/h sprint in just 5.1 seconds (1 second faster than before)
- Larger 94.8kWh battery (upgraded from 77kWh), which supports 175kW DC charging (up from 150kW)
- The xDrive45 now has a WLTP range of 602km, compared to 425km for the previous xDrive40
New design changes:
- New LED daytime running light design
- Redesigned grille and lower air intakes
- New side air curtains
Standard features for Australia:
- New M Sport Appearance Package (Standard)
- Iconic Glow Grille Lighting
Interior Upgrades:
Latest iDrive 8.5 Infotainment System
M Sport Steering Wheel and More Comfortable Front Seats
BMW iX Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport | $142,900 |
BMW iX Drivetrains and Efficiency
Just one powertrain has been confirmed thus far for the updated iX in Australia.
| Specifications | BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Dual electric motors |
| Battery | 94.8kWh |
| Power | 300kW |
| Torque | 700Nm |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 5.1 seconds |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 21.8kWh/100km* |
| Claimed range | 602km* |
| Max DC charge rate | 175kW |
| Kerb weight | 2525kg |
| Payload | 650kg |
BMW claims it’ll take 34 minutes to fast-charge an iX from 10 to 80 per cent.
BMW iX Dimensions
| Dimensions | BMW iX |
|---|---|
| Length | 4965mm |
| Width | 1970mm (2230mm incl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1695mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000mm |
| Cargo capacity | 500L (seats up) 1750L (rear seats folded) |
BMW iX Servicing and Warranty
BMW Australia has yet to announce updated service pricing.
The previous iX model had a six-year Unlimited-kilometre Service Inclusive Basic Package, priced at $3475.
BMW is offering a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and an eight-year or 160,000-kilometre warranty on the battery for its cars.
BMW iX Safety
The BMW iX has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2021.
| Category | BMW iX |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 91 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 88 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 73 per cent |
| Safety assist | 78 per cent |
BMW iX Standard safety equipment includes:
- Traffic sign recognition
- Autonomous emergency braking with junction assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant
- Automatic speed limit assist
BMW Standard Equipment
Just one updated BMW iX variant has been detailed for now, the xDrive 45 M Sport.
BMW Standard Features
(Features marked NEW are new compared to the previous xDrive40 Sport)
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Tire repair kit
- Tire pressure monitoring (NEW)
- M Sport package (NEW)
- Adaptive LED headlights
- BMW Kidney Iconic Glow illuminated grille (NEW)
- Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof (NEW)
- Semi-autonomous parking assist (can also be controlled with a smartphone)
- Hill descent control
- Keyless entry and start
- Wireless phone charger
- BMW curved display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.9-inch touchscreen Infotainment System
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ Digital Radio
- 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System
- Vegetable-Tanned Leather Upholstery (NEW) M Multifunctional Front Seats (Heating, Massaging)
- Heated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel (NEW)
- Dark Silver Interior Trim (NEW)
- Four-Zone Climate Control
Optional Executive Package – $6500
- Soft-Close Doors
- Privacy Glass
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seats
- Heated Front and Rear Upper Door Panels
- Heated instrument panel (under steering wheel and in glovebox cover)
- Heated center console
- Interior camera
- Polished crystal glass interior trim
BMW Colors
There’s a range of metallic finishes available at no extra cost.
These comprise:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Mineral White
- Arctic Race Blue
- Dune Grey
- Aventurine Red
The following BMW Individual metallic finishes are cost options:
- Storm Bay: $2400
- Frozen Deep Grey: $5500
- Tanzanite Blue: TBD (available from April 2025 production)
Frozen Pure Grey metallic and Space Silver metallic will be available from the fourth quarter of 2025.
The ‘Suite’ interior is available with either Amido (orange) or Castanea (black) upholstery.
