![]() Just as impressive is a targeted range of 300 miles, something the brand believes is achievable even under the EPA’s notoriously tough testing standards. The two-motor setup should be able to churn out around 500 horsepower and push the car from zero to 60 mph in under five seconds. While full details haven’t been released just yet, the EV’s powertrain consists of two electric motors, one on each axle, and an underfloor-mounted battery pack with a capacity over 100 kWh. That designation is due to in no small part to a high-performance powertrain expected to compete with the likes of Tesla. Of course, as stylish as the iX concept may be, BMW isn’t referring to it as a flagship because of how it looks. Meanwhile, the center console features the automaker’s iDrive controller and a rocker switch in place of a traditional gear shifter. Specifically designed to maximize space, the interior has been trimmed of nearly every extraneous detail, meaning the dash features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel, a center-positioned 14.9-inch curved touchscreen infotainment system and that’s it. The interior of the SAV looks more like the simplified cockpit of a cartoon spaceship than that of a luxury vehicle. ![]() Just as striking as the exterior is the iX’s minimalist cabin. These touches give the vehicle a more modern appearance, clearly setting it apart from BMW’s other crossovers. This means there are dramatic aerodynamic elements from the front bumper to the rear hatch, bold black accents and, most noticeable of all, a giant kidney grille just like the one on the new 4 Series. Instead of smooth shapes and soft corners the prototype features a sharp and bold look like that of the i4 concept that debuted this spring. But that’s where the similarities to the automaker’s current crop of internal-combustion SUVs ends. Although still in the development stages, the iX is the same size and shape as the ultra-popular X5.
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