The BMW iX is getting a makeover for 2026. The German automaker has revamped the electrical SUV’s exterior styling whereas rising the out there energy by retuning its electrical drive system. The refreshed mannequin 12 months additionally introduces a brand new, entry-level trim, the iX XDrive45. It joins the iX xDrive60 and the brand new iX M70 xDrive, which replaces the M60.

The brand new entry-level iX xDrive45 makes 402 horsepower and provides as much as 312 miles of vary, whereas the mid-range iX xDrive60 now produces 536 hp and goes as much as 340 miles on a single cost. The iX M70 makes 650 hp and may go as much as 302 miles. The M70 may also hit 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds.

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The largest adjustments to the iX’s exterior styling are the entrance and rear fascias, although the variations are refined. The entrance has a brand new bumper, a restyled grille, and revamped headlights with vertical daytime operating lights. On the again, BMW designers built-in a brand new diffuser aspect that’s customary on the M70 and out there as an choice on the opposite trims with an M Sport Bundle, which is obtainable on the iX for the primary time.

The pack provides distinctive air intakes, M alloy wheels, and different styling accents. The out there M Sport Skilled Bundle consists of M Shadowline headlights. Each packages are customary on the iX M70. The skilled bundle additionally provides a singular kidney grille, black mirror caps, and 22-inch M alloy wheels.

Inside, there are new M multi-function seats for the primary time within the iX, which BMW provides with non-obligatory air flow. The seats are a part of the M Sport Bundle for the xDrive45 and xDrive60 however are customary on the iX M70. The pack additionally provides a leather-based steering wheel, M pedals, high-gloss black heart console trim, and a two-tone instrument panel.

BMW will start constructing the revamped iX in March, with deliveries anticipated to begin within the second quarter of 2025. The brand new, entry-level iX xDrive45 has a $76,325 beginning worth (all costs embrace the $1,175 vacation spot cost). The iX xDrive60 begins at $89,675, $1,250 greater than the xDrive50, whereas the iX M70 is $112,675, unchanged from the earlier 12 months.