The whole look of the outside is not going to sell much.. I know what I am talking about. Worse than the prius.

It’s fugly

Buck teef that don’t even whistle

all bmw cars have this like massive grill design and it looks so bad even on non electric cars

What are you talking about? It looks awesome. Probably inspired by Alfa Romeo

“gently redirect” makes it sound like there’s a child in their design studio 😂

Saw you comment on the Wizard now here. This thing looks atrocious from all angles. love the videos!

@@good-tn9srlol. Well lately it would seem so…😀

While they're at it, could they maybe get rid of all those atrocious fake crystals too?

And that grill is going on their ICE lines, making them just nasty looking and non-aerodynamic.

if they make buttons like that....i'd rather have it be a full touch screen. Use REAL button that ACTUALLY click dang it...

You don't. There are tactile bumps for orienting your hand on the panel (just like the tactile bumps on the F and J keys on any PC keyboard) and the writing can also be felt, so you can both find buttons by touch and develop muscle memory for more often used buttons.

@@aigarius exactly, after a week or two of living with any bmw you get used to the haptic buttons, and honestly the haptic quality and feel itself is super nice and realistic in most models, the ix might be an exception though.

I have one, I never need to look down at them, you find them by feel. Once you have your hand on the idrive controller the top buttons are naturally under your fingers and they have a nub so you can feel where it is.

Average Telsa complainer LoL

It's like a fungus 🤢

Its what the chineese market wants.

Not that Grill, never. Ugly as sin, and it's that way on most models. The BMW Salespeople were told by BMW to 'Play Them Up to the Customer'. Not me.

@@emergcon Do they really want it? I live in a place where lot of Asians live and they typically buy BMWs. But, I haven’t seen them go for this design like before. So I don’t think it looks that beautiful for Asians.

@@eufrosniad994 Its about the mainland chineese Billionairkids. Expats are probably expats for a reason.

You are not alone. BMW design looks like design degree undergrad capstone projects nowadays. Manufacturers doing well in the ICE era don't mean they will have an edge in the EV era.

No kidding. The Ionic 5 looks so so good

@@ThisIsReMarkable Maybe he's talking abt Hyundai before the glow-up? idk

@@bimisikocheng definitely. I didn't get it either coz Hyundai's been cooking. Kia too.

Every car in this class is ugly. It really comes down to the interior and range.

😂

@@mortenstjernholm6404 Why's that funny?

This is correct. The Shifter toggles between “D” and “B”. The BMW product genius mentioned they kept both modes so that it allows ppl to transition to EVs.

Testdrove an IX, one pedal works perfectly

Less confusing on the i4 because they just replaced sport mode on the shifter with B mode, so it came more naturally to me and also kinda mirrors to the downshifting effect of the old sport mode too.

i was thinking the same exact thing: "this is the first crossover to be mistaken for a van"

Couldn't agree more - not just the case for this car but all of BMWs new designs for the X series SUVs have become extremely minivan like. Extremely strange to see the design language go from sleek German lines to what it's become now.

As a minivan owner, maybe it looks like one but it sure doesn't have the storage functionality of one. Minivans are huge caverns of space. This ain't it. The lack of storage is what I hate about SUVs. They are so inefficient in their space allocation.

@@dpb22 exactly! The looks of a minivan without the perks

@@sgn4354 unfortunately

I think it might be ahhh, the kids in the car will make you go nuts playing around.

Exactly my mind reaction, perfectly executed

Same! LOL

And they both lost! 🤣

Seems silly but that sort of thing often happens behind the scenes when it looks that way on the final product!

Can’t believe its the same company that designed the i3. i3 looks so much better than this.

And a third person definitely was part of the fight, a person who is fascinated with beavers

makes sense.

the plastic grill kinda looks like a capybara's nose..

@@harshshah8751 "Okay I pull up"

tbh I'd go to some wrap shop and get something done to the grills, either hide them or just have some fun stickers on them

Broooooooooo, how the hell did I run into you on KZfaq watching a random video on the tubes. It's me JustinXM8 from twitch.

Sorta similar to the Merc eqs. Great car but the looks hurt it so much.

🤭😂😂

7 deadly sins and greed ain't one

Forgive me god for I have sinned pretty hard

thats the beauty

it's not that bad, it looks normal considered the other electric cars are looking like a bug. it looks like a normal BMW SUV. i would rather drive this than a sh*tty Tesla

It's a nice feature for the passenger(s) to use; whether that is a good thing or not is up to the driver.

Could someone watch you some how through the sensor, if they could somehow hack into the car? Just curious, hypothetically. Like all they would see is shapes with no color and ultra low detail?

Me 1 hour ago😂😂

This is a review of a car by a guy who has owned and driven very few cars. I mean, didn't he say the first new car he owned was a model S? Then he promptly smashed it?

But he drives a tesla. I drive tesla and no other car has the cheapest sounding door than a tesla. Impossible for any other car to sound cheaper.

​@@dipesh267 But then BMW said "Hold my bier."

All frameless doors sound cheap. Teslas especially so since the interior door card is so flimsy.

​@@dipesh267 he drives a model s. Have you ever driven a model s? That doors sound real meaty

Agree!!!, that face to me looks like OCD

He said that bright headlights are good

He might be one of those people who drive with their brights on at all times, blinding people. Seems more and more people do this nowadays.

@@Charlesbjtown BMW Laserlight is supposed to not do that. Those sensors are probably the same one that tesla uses for coalision detecton.

Yes, reminds me of my Mom's house. Who want the interior of their $85,000 car to remind you of your mother's bathroom.

Nah. If you're travelling in Europe, yeah. But in Germany, they sadly only require 1 (one)... You don't even need to wear it.

Part of the range issue may be the temperature since it's been winter the last few months (presumably since you got the car, ish)

lol bunny 🦷🦷🐰

Really LARGE self healing bunny teeth. They should get rid of that grill design across all the models its too polarising. You either love it or absolutely hate it.

why would someone in their right mind buy an electric BMW? a company is almost dead!!

@afonsosalbrecht their share price has gone up 20% this year and expanding production capability. They are not going anywhere.

Tbf, I can't recall a time I've had an issue with BMW lights facing me in the oncoming lane. Or any of the German brands. It's normally Tesla, Toyota, or some lifted truck that blinds me. Then there's the people the have auto high beams that don't work well and is on 90% of the time blinding everyone around them.

Is that an US thing? In Europe the IX can tow up to 2.5 tons.

@@Psi-Storm I think so. At least when I ordered mine they weren’t options.

Don't own the i4 but did test drive it, I feel like it hits a sweet spot that the iX misses. It's like the iX either needed to back off more like the i4, or go even crazier like the i7.

No hate but the front of this is car is genuinely shockingly hideous to me. To each there own ig but man I just cant understand it

it's a butt. Somebody sat onto the front of your car and left an imprint. You may even say it's butt-ugly

i4 and M4 's grill now looks quite good compared to iX

"great review" You should try to watch savage geese or something. This video is such poor quality and shows how much marques cares. I mean comparing his tech channel to this is a night and day difference. Stop commenting this :) u know there are way better reviews

totally agree.

There is a handle in the insight you can use...

Electric cars do have some interesting lighting arrangement. I would love to see some night shots.

@@TheGlobalProfessional yeah each car has its own style too

Not sure why my mind went right to shot (with a shot gun) at night, maybe cuz the car is so ugly that's what really needs to be done with it...

@@WadeMcLure it really is ugly :P

Agreed. This is a fauIt imo. Never understood why manufacturers keep going this direction. Love the looks though. As someone heavily into cars but never into BMW's, the newer designs are perfect, much better than when BMW's all looked the same.

No one stores them there, they’re all in the trunk

Also great place for kids to store half eaten lollipops.

Or they could add buttons that responde immediately

You do know that you can edit the same controls in Tesla with physical buttons that he did with his hand for the BMW right? Next track and volume controls can be done with the physical scroll wheel buttons on Tesla's steering wheel.

bmw has this for a decade

"in a Tesla that does not have buttons" Yeah, that totally doesn't sound brainless at all.

Better voice control would be preferable.

And so we can see the nighttime modern smartphone camera experience 😎

Except this time it's fake 😂

Agreed. Was a pretty superficial review. Love my m60

the rattles are still inexcusable. My 05 Taurus doesn't even do that

Exactly what I was saying... I heard someone else calling the doors cheap while its quite the opposite.

I have the m60 blacked out with black rims etc, it’s awesome. Love it way more than my prev model y. Expensive but you actually feel like you bought a luxury vehicle which I never did with my prev Teslas

@@jfrid1942 I agree, when blacked out it feels like you're a mafia boss

definitely doesn't have that german ku-thunk

@@sierraairehvac agree w Xiong comment above, I’ve own 2 prev teslas, have the ix now. Great build quality, way quieter, smoother ride than either my prev model y and 3. Plenty fast, range exceeds epa. I have the m60 and get over 300. My y and 3 always underperformed epa range. Also have the b&w sound system which is incredible . Has icon led headlights which are great, very roomy interior , though trunk a bit smaller than the y. Software intuitive and responsive , not as good as the Tesla UI but way better than say Mercedes.

@@jfrid1942 you’re absolutely right. I currently own and drive a Tesla Model 3 so can 100% relate. I like the charging network and software UI. However the overall driving experience in an iX is way better than my model 3. I guess it’s unfair to compare these two cars as they’re not the same price category. Model X should be its component but it is also priced higher. In terms of range, my Tesla is always performing under its promise. In winter it only achieves 50% ~ 60% of its claimed range. I don’t own iX so I can’t say for sure. But just from what I heard it’s far more consistent to its claim.

@@sierraairehvac Model S/X are overpriced for what you get. What's so much better about the model X tech versus the iX? Tesla's charging network is open to all other brands in Europe and is opening up in the US; it's not an advantage anymore; and frankly regulators should have cracked down on Tesla's proprietary network built with subsidized money years ago... Tesla's big advantages in this segment are 0-60 time (do buyers really care about 3.8 seconds vs 4.4?), cargo room (definite advantage), and available (but extremely expensive) 3rd row options. For those who care more about luxury than performance and don't want a 3 row vehicle, then cargo room is the only real standout. The only technology feature Tesla has that BMW should probably adopt is sentry mode while parked. Otherwise, the BMW has better parking assistance tech, better parking cameras (360 view), a HUD, android Auto / apple carplay capabilities, steering wheel stalk controls, comparable ADAS, rear wheel steering, radiant heated panels, laser headlights, B&W sound system, more free paint options, more free interior color options, available real leather, better noise insulation, better ride, more wheel options at lower prices, more service locations. Tesla has entertainment options built into its screen, but then those are easily replaced with tablet computers, Nintendo Switch, or Steam decks. Difference being that kids/passengers can actually use those other devices while the car is driving. Teslas don't allow steam to be used on the back screen, nor while the car is in motion. Plus, the back screen is worthless for games and at a weird angle. No one wants to pivot their head to the side for an extended period of time unless they want a neck cramp. It really goes with the philosophy that Tesla just rapidly integrates technology without really thinking all that much about its use... whereas other companies are considerate in their implementations. The model X has also been a service nightmare over the years. From front water intrusion, to suspension issues (failing control arms), to rear passenger door alignment issues, and at its higher price point (recently discounted) both the interior and exterior quality just isn't comparable to the other luxury brands. Why have so many people bought them since 2016? I imagine it's mostly due to a previous lack of options and availability from other brands, or because a lot of Tesla shareholders made a lot of money on the stock and used it to buy an expensive vehicle. BTW, didn't the iX 50 beat the model X in the 70 mph range test? It's definitely a bit of a shame that BMW lost its US federal EV tax credit that would have lowered the price of the iX by $7500, given that they still had quota left with the old federal tax policy. A blunder by the Biden administration, IMO. It would have been fair to allow brands to finish out their quota for vehicles made outside the US. It isn't like the iX is made in a third world country or China; it's made in Germany with well paid and well treated labor!

​@@updlate4756 Well said. I went for a Model X test drive today. And I agree that the cargo room is probably the only significant advantage. The falcon wings look cool. But I'm not sure how practical/reliable they're in real life. From what I tried, it took much more time for both opening/closing. And due to the structure, the 2nd row passenger don't get much glass roof. The driving experience is definitely much more comfortable than my Model 3. I guess it's mainly due to the air suspension. But it feels much heavier and less agile than iX. For the tax credit, the BMW sales told me they were still able to frontload the tax credit if I do leasing, like giving $7500 credit up front.

One of my friend likes to race small cars and he said it hides its weight pretty well. For a 6000lb car thats very good. Goes to show it's a real car company making it and not a software company like tesla.

The radiant heating package he mentioned also includes the dashboard. He just didn't seem to know it. He doesn't really seem to do much research on cars before he reviews them. Just fiddles around with them for awhile, drives them a bit, then gives a review. He's not exactly a car guy. I think he said his first new car was a model S, if that tells ya anything. He's just using his internet fame to give two bit car reviews... that still somehow manage to get hundreds of thousands if not millions of views... when just about any other car review channel does a better job of it.

@@updlate4756 Yeah, the radiant heating package includes it all, just funny how he only brings up the armrest and steering wheel, the dash is actually a huge deal when it comes to battery range. Being a tech guy you should know about the grill housing all the sensors with a self healing polyurethane coating. How can you miss the one pedal driving? Even though I think majority of time coasting is going to be more efficient then regenerative breaking during one pedal driving. And yeah, many Tesla owners know nothing about cars, the ones that do trade them in within 6 months of ownership

The new id8 units do not have it

@@ahyaan2552 We have a 23 340 on order with id8 so we'll have to get used to less buttons and more touch screen.

@@PlayafromtheHimalayas i like the f series generation more than the g series, its just more simple and fun

@@ahyaan2552 this is 9/10 times a coping statement. Their handling was much worse and less sporty. Almost everything about G series is better

lol I guess you're not a car guy

Like the other commenter mentioned, your not a car enthusiast if you think Marques knows what he’s talking about. (Excluding infotainment/software) He’s the sorta guy who’d review a gt3 car and complain that it doesn’t have a usable front trunk…

Yup actually f electric cars. That's bs

I guess it is for the 2. row passengers

Can I personalize it to get rid of the ugly nostril in front and just have no grill since it's an EV and doesn't need one?

Marques, I love your work but I agree with the person above. I feel like whoever delivered this car to you either didn't give you the full scoop or you chose not to tell the full scoop.

@@raddaks2039 No you can't, because the vertical grills are around since 1933 and it's not a matter of function, it's about looks and brand recognition, it's heritage

Bro wrote a whole book 😂😂😂 u got to much time on your hands for u complainers go make a channel and do what u want leave him to his already working and successful channel

@@davidsamuels4246 Pretty sure Marques, would ignore it, he is Tesla to the core. The fact the BMW will be better made, better quality far better looking and quality interior. Funny AF that he called the BMW interior tacky, when Tesla's are far more low rent.

This is not what he means. He talks about the rattling, not the servo motor for the window. My Tesla does the same, it rattles when the door is closed and it feels cheap. After the rattle the window moves up. Same concept, but way better: When I close the door of my A7 the door close sounds REALLY solid, after that the window moves up which sounds pretty much like in this video.

@@runge340 Thats because this car has soft close. Its bmw. they make other cars without soft close. In this one you're not meant to slam the door as its made to close by itself

@@octav7438 even with soft close a door shouldn’t sound like that. Audis soft close still sounds nice even when slamming.

@@runge340 ive never had a problem with the doors.

k ....and 500hp ....and nothing like a leaf

You and MKBHD should stick to smartphone stuff lol. He’s a god awful car reviewer

You don't really know what you are talking about, poor guy

It makes me wonder people have been saying that these grills are ugly for years now. Many people have said if it wasn’t for how ugly the vehicle is they would buy it, so why in the world is BMW sticking with this design?

​@@TristenHernandez because China market loves big grilles, and they can get away with it. So they'd rather screw the rest of us.

@@TristenHernandez BMW has more sales than ever. Also the 3 series and X5 have looked good for the past 10 years. Those are usually the best selling models.

Model Y P is 303 EPA Range but your point still stands. The Model Y LR would also work with only a .2 diff in 0-60 times and that get does get 330 miles of range AND is even less expensive at $55K.. it does NOT include that amazing, award winning grill however... (^_^)

@@erktrek my bad, thanks for the correction. I have my Model 3 for 6 months now. What has really locked in my loyalty for Tesla is the autopilot. I use it every single day and when I drive my other car (non-Tesla) I miss that so much.

You really cannot compare the quality of these two. One is a premium car, the other one is not, it’s that simple. A Corolla is also cheaper than a 3 series or C class, yet people still choose the latter ones. Also the MY is more like the size of an iX3, the iX is in the same league as the X5.

@@brumi1024 Model Y cargo space behind front seat is exactly same as BMW x5, i.e 72 cubic feet. Define “quality”. German makers are usually in the bottom tier when it comes to reliability and longevity. People generally buy them for performance. If I’m concerned about quality I’d buy a Corolla over 3 series any day.

@@mydutube how well it’s put together, how quiet it is, ride quality, how well it handles, how well thought out are the features, that are implemented, how many features can you have, how nice are the materials, is the manufacturer actually able to paint the car correctly (which Tesla still is not), etc. I wouldn’t say a Tesla is more reliable than a BEV german, especially not if we’re looking at the nuances (seriously considered a M3P, but the MY23 car I got for a day for testing had some baffling issues like the trunk not opening because it was filled with water, the interior was basically disintegrating, and above 75 mph it’s noisy as hell).

Exactly. Consumers looking to get EVs are shrewd - they are looking for function not OTT flash. Srsly BMW.

It's sold out for the foreseeable future

That the design doesn't matter and they will sell every one they make. I HATE that they are right about that but they are.

No it actually feels nice and has a good feature set that works well. It is just ugly.

@@klyded8523 they sold under 5,000 in 2022. Not that big of a market

That's so stupid. Other electric cars don't do that. Nobody is throwing up driving a Tesla.

It is for sure not going to sell many because of how it looks. Wow.

Looks, so bad.

it doesn't look as bad as other recent BMW's design.

It looks like a beaver 🦫 BMW does not have a hit on their hands here.

@@dertythegrowerit’s sold out

lol

Yeah but a model y is not 85k

I would hope it’s better than the 3 and Y, it’s like 30-50k more expensive

Sit in one, it actually feels nicer inside than many cars in it's class. It is just weird.

@@CyAn-S yeah you're probably right. I've never actually sat in a BMW other than older ones

BMW M8 is still a good looker

current 3 and 5 series look great , but that is about it

The M8 and M5 look great imo

@@CyAn-S i agree. Id take the M340i before the M3

I've been around so many G80 M3's and have started to really like them

It doesn't.

Bunny teeth don't look that bad...😅