Living with a BMW IX3 - EV
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- čas přidán 22. 04. 2022
- Open and honest review on my BMW IX3 - Pro - M sport.
Now I've owned it for a few weeks, I can now give a more in-depth review of my thoughts on having a fully electric car.
Here is the link to my BMW IX review - • BMW IX, Full review, a... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Brilliant video thanks. Pick up my IX3 MSport Pro next week and you’ve put my mind at rest as I’m coming out of a X3 M40i and have loved it! Thanks!
Your very welcome buddy. 18 months in and still love mine.
I've had one since October last year and absolutely luv it. Tend to drive in Adaptive mode for regen and have had 270 miles of range which is close to the advertised. The ability to use all of the Amazon apps without plugging in the phone is cool as well as 3rd party apps integrating with the head up display makes max use of nav capabilities etc. All in all it's a step change from my old Merc.
Thanks a lot for your reply. I'd visit the showroom next week and take a close look at the iX3. Happy motoring!
Exactly my thinking, the reaction time. After driving electric for years, sitting in an ICE car -- even a sports car -- you're missing this immediate reaction. But that's not something you notice on a short test drive.
I'm approaching a full year now with my iX3, including a few holiday trips, there's actually not a single big fault with the car. A few minor boring things but I can easily live with them.
So good luck and lots of fun with your iX3!
Amazing, and even jumping back in her 440i, the initial pick up is now to slow ;), that said once its going, do miss the sound, but only a little.
Nice to no, after a year you're still enjoying it.
Great review mate! I am picking one up tomorrow, and didn't know half of what you have said.. the free Tesco charging is awesome.. loving that!
Hello, what is your feedback on the ix3 since I'm going to buy it and I need feedback from real day to day user , thanks in advance
Great video, really informative. Have my iX3 on order for October delivery. Moving from a 520 diesel and never realised the presets could be used for anything other than radio station presets!
Thank you 🙏 and yes it’s such a cool feature to have.
Great review! Just what I needed as I'm considering trading in my much loved X3 M Sport 35d for one. One thing that had me on edge though throughout was the fact you only use one hand to steer - even on roundabouts - not great driving! But hey none of us is perfect so keep up the great work!
Thank you for your input, and Appreciate the comment, also the driving tips ;)
I guess years of drifting in tracks and driving 30 ton lorries has given me a bad habit 🫣
Hope this review help you in your forward decision. Have a great day.
Thanks for this review. Watched other reviews from experts on this car. Most of them had a lot of information or opinions that were not relevant to my driving requirements. This was a simplified yet perfect perspective I needed. Test drove one today and loved how it drove. Switching from a lovely and luxurious Lexus 450H Hybrid which is also a great drive but guzzles fuel like nobody’s business. Don’t do a tremendous amount of miles like yourself so from that viewpoint this seems the perfect solution. Cheers👍
Great review. I tested one in Dez last year and immediately fell in love. Unfortunately it isn’t delivered yet. Hopefully it will become xmas present.
It’s worth that wait, had mine awhile now and still love it.
New subscriber here, EXCELLENT VIDEO, am a huge CZcams 'r and review everything before I buy, that was a fantastic honest and straightforward review, no bullshit and pretty much covered everyone's thoughts and queries, thanks and keep up the excellent posts.
Wow. Thank you 🙏 very kind words! And yes don’t have time for the BS 😅
Great review. I like that you compared it like a regular person moving into a BEV for the first time and coming from a car that’s maybe a few years older without a lot of the cool gadgets that a new vehicle has. Most reviewers just compare all all BEVs and only the latest vehicles. They also ignore the fact that most cars you have to spec up, but the iX3 comes pretty much fully loaded. Most ppl don’t option 360 cameras and HUDs cos they’re expensive options, but I feel like they really should be the default spec. I also did the exercise or configuring a diesel 30d model to the same spec and they were the same price! So weird cos the diesel is manufactured in my country, and the BEV imports from China!
Thank you, really appreciate the kind words and support.
Great review, thanks! Have one on order which is due next month. I’m leasing through work and they happened to have one pre-ordered so I snapped it up. Having said that, it’s the M Sport not the pro.
Thank you 🙏 and don’t worry your love it, it’s worth the wait 😎
Thanks for this review, just ordered one. I am changing from X3 to iX3, over my other choice the Genesis GV60 which had more range and quicker to fast charge. Was feeling a little unsure, but having listened to your review I think this will be a good choice. I am more of a motorway driver and will still have enough range for my 4 day commute.
Your very welcome. And I’m sure you will
Love it.
Getting the pro!😊
Nice video bro!! One question, about the range, how long did you go with a full charge ?
I get approx 400 I’m with reasonable driving, occasionally heavy footed.
Great review can you explain what the rise quality is like in town diving please? I’ve heard it’s quiet firm? Thanks
Hi. Thanks for the question.
Personally I LOVE IT, I find it smooth and a firm but smooth ride, handles pot holes and shore roads very well. ALOT better than the wife 440i. Or my Audi A6.
It’s hard enough to give you handerling and grip but soft enough for rubbish roads.
It’s defo better than her car, and my old AMG!
Hope that helps / makes sense 🙏
Thanks for your review, I want to ask will this car use up the tire quicker cause it is heavier. Thanks !
Great question 🙋♀️
And in short yes!
I only do short trips and I’ve been told I’ve drive fairly hard 🫣 - most people from what I have read are getting between 14-18K from a set. Hope this helps.
When I brought mine BMW offered unlimited tyres (including ware and tear) so it didn’t matter how quick I used them 🤷♀️👍❤️
I’ve got this ride just 2 months ago and love it. I just realised tho the model Y is actually almost 15-20% more efficient - a model Y gets the same range with a battery of just 60kWh. Any thoughts on this?! Kinda made me wish I did my research first before making the iX3 my impulse buy. Still loving the ride quality.
Tbh. Yes the model Y has a better range and I see lots of people moaning about the range (rightly so).
Thankfully I only do on average 200 miles a week. So no need for a long range motor. And when I do go away I use the wife’s car.
Just love the car as a driver car even being Eletric.
I found this really informative, as good as the traditional ‘expert’ reviews. Mines due in September when I’ll being saying goodbye to my much loved 3.0d G31. I’ll admit if it wasn’t the company paying for it I’d be getting another diesel but I’m looking forward to the savings in fueling. 👍
Thank you, Did you get yours in September?
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy Got it early so 2 months in and 2,500 miles. Can’t say I like it particularly, never saw the point of the SUV before having one and still don’t. Saving 30-40% in fueling costs but that is the only upside. The i5 is stupid money even as a business lease so I’ll run this until the end of the lease and go back to a used ICE estate.
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademyupdate 2 - so after 9,000 miles my personal view hasn’t changed (as above) but I think there’s far too much anti-EV propaganda around. I average about 14-15K a year and certainly don’t have range anxiety, any complaints about charging times and all that. The tech is moving quickly and prices are coming down, an EV doesn’t suit everyone but I suspect it really would suit a lot more people then they will admit. To be anti-EV is a great band waggon to jump on despite most probably never having used one day to day. Hope you’re still enjoying yours. 👍
Ours is exectly 4 months old. Driving in B mode all the time. Driven Poland to Luxemburg this week - BMW Charging card worked every time, first time :) autosteer on motorways works as well as Tesla’s AP1 minus phantom braking🤪
Hello , I'm going to buy the ix3 soon . Do you recommend this car based on your experience and daily using, thanks in advance
@@HAMZEHAWADALLAH 27 months and 47 thousand km - 100% reliable, nothing ever went wrong with it and we absolutely love driving our Beemer:) I highly recommend it, I'd buy it again even if iX1 is a bit faster and has Drive. Not noticing any range loss, which makes sense as the battery has 6kWh buffer that you never use.
Thanks for review. I guess you had the car for a while and might be able to tell about the tires and how fast they run out. I’m having Volvo xct8 and considering to change to ix3, just wondering if this one consumes rubber as fast as Volvo. Thanks 🙏
Great question. 🙋♀️
I have mentioned this a few times on FB groups.
I’m not the best ask on this!
Because, it seems like the majority of people are getting 15-18K out of a set and they’re not happy with that.
Ive managed to go through a set of 4 in 9000 miles. (11months)
So don’t go off my personal use. 😅 when I got mine I got unlimited tyres in my service plan.
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy wow 9k miles is not much, 15k miles is around 24k kilometres which is pretty same as my hybrid xc60 did with the previous set of tires. I guess heavyweight and torque of electric engine is causing that, because my buddy got almost 80k kilometres with his diesel xc60, quite a big difference between identical cars with different engines technology. Thanks!
How are you getting on with the ix3 a year down the line Carl, loved the video. I’ve just ordered mine!
Yep, sorry slow reply, STILL love it....
Any thoughts on not having any more software upgrades? Apparently iX3 doesn’t get OS8 or 9!
Honestly No idea, Upgrades like what? I thought I had everything?!
Anyone know if re gen breaking can be turned off in Tesla model Y?
Anyone know if this is better or worse than the Tesla Model Y (RWD) version?
Good review, does the m sport pro pack come with the memory seats and electric seats
Yep
Hi. Thank you, it sure does, memory with full eletric control. Only on the driver side though, which I though it was a little tight. 🤷♀️
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy
Due to the chip shortage lumbar and bolster adjustment are missing from the passenger seat.
This should be restored when the shortage eases
Please could you confirm the name of these free charging stations that you park at? I have searched EO but can’t find anything
Hi, I don't actually know what they're called, as I looked for this the other day. It just says EO charging on the app.
We love our ix3!
Oh yes. me 2
Are you still a fan? Er indoors has a scheme through work so she's narrowed it down to this or the XC40. I have to say she currently has a CX-5 which is great to drive ( for an SUV ) on the B roads but honestly Euro6 diesels are more trouble than they're worth now. The Volvo, even the twin engined AWD, is cheaper monthly than the Bimmer, but when I drove one it was way too 'comfortable' and wallowed all over the place when pushing on. How are you finding it?
Morning, Still a fan - 100% Yes I still love the car....
I like to say I'm a spirited drive... ;) - Managed a full set of tyres in 15 months (9000 miles)
Yes its not the same as the wife's 440I - But as a "every day" its soft enough not to worry about potholes or drive it like a bumper car to navigate the roads (certainly around here) but solid enough to drive it hard down the lanes (when safe to do so of course)
I would always say 100% book a LONG test drive, a good moring or 24 hours...
In short, Yes still love it ;)
I have lad mine 3 months loving it amazing car agree with almost all of what you have said! I can get 250-260 range not too much problem goes down when cold to around 200-220. 1 pedal driving is amazing I do 40 miles to work never touch the brake and yes when you swap cars omg you have to relent to brake!!! Power for a car heavier than an bentley is mad! Great car and wife love the non Tesla style big screen too! It’s a yes from us defo main niggle is no frunk waste of space. Good fair review
Amazing, thanks for the feedback, really great to know your getting such good mileage from the car. 🙏🏆
There is a third party frunk option now, and the reviews from people who purchased it are all positive.
Thanks for the update - hoping to get my m sport version in the next month - regenerative braking -have you used the adaptive function (non b mode) which is supposed to vary the amount of regen depending on the road ? I was assuming i would set this as the default regen mode when I wasn’t using B mode. Already have electric mini as 2nd car so i am familiar with regen braking and enjoy using the friction brakes only occasionally.
Oh no I haven't, I need to look into this later on ;) Do you know how its set? ;)
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy Haven’t got the car yet to try but this bmw video explains how you get there
czcams.com/video/vfKyiE5Z4kU/video.html
Great review, thanks. I've come across one comment elsewhere that for the BMW i4 there is a slight delay of response when the accelerator is pressed. Just want to know if this applies to your iX3. According to your video it certainly doesn't seem so.
Hi, sorry for the slow reply, it didn't show up, for me I'd say not, in Eco mode its not bad, but it is Eco mode, sport mode, it's like getting punch in the back, It responds quicker then the wifes 440I ;)
i4 is instant
Thanks a lot for your replies. I took a close look at the Iconiq 5 the other day. The exterior is acceptable but didn't like the dashboard. So iX3 remains on the top of my list.
@@s6v8bt Yeah, I did look at one very quick, but was a VERY quick and just didn't "do it" for me on any level.
Does this fit in your garage. Knowing if it does or doesn’t will be a great help to me. I’ve not watched the video yet so back to it now and see if anything else comes to mind. Cheers.
So sorry only just seen this message, an NO 100% doesn't fit in the garage
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy No worries. Thank you very much for the reply. Much appreciated. Cheers.
Nice review pal and really considering one of these, great offer on scheme at work atm.
Do you still recommend pal
Hi, Yep still have mine, and still LOVE it, and I normally get bored in a few weeks so, 100% still happy. ;)
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy nice 1 for that pal
Might be a daft question, but do your brake lights come on when you slow down if you switch on regenerative braking?.
Not at all a daft one. And yes they do!
First time using it on a motorway. I’d owned the car about 20 mins, and really upset a few people around me. 🫣
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy Thanks for the reply. I'm looking at an ix3 as my next car. Watched quite a few reviews. Yours is the best I've seen by far. Straight forward and talking about all the stuff I'm interested in. Cheers.
Have you put bikes on the roof by any chance? Just wondering how big an impact it has on the range.
Great question and no I haven’t, sorry I can’t help there. I’m not tall enough to get them on the roof 🤣😳🫣
Haha - I hear you. I keep a small step to get them on to my XC40! They knock the MPG there by about 20% so I was just wondering about the impact on an EV. Also, I know the ix3 can have a tow bar so wondered if that was a better option than roof mounting for those of us who are vertically challenged!@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy
Hey, how is it going with your iX3? Still have it? Enjoying it?
What I miss is the true reviews of owners. It seems to be such an "easy" experience - it's just a car, it's doing what it's meant to do. Not many are reporting anything, because "it just works". Compared to lots of super-impressed Tesla people this creates somewhat of a lack of coverage on the iX3 :(
It's a pity, because it's such a nice package...
Hi, Sorry for slow reply.
I still have it and still love it. still makes me smile, and I get bored very easily with cars.... ;)
No issues or dramas at all to report
Regarding the cables in the boot. You can buy a 47 Liter frunk aftermarket 👍
Oh cool, that’s an interesting idea I could look into 👀
czcams.com/video/x8jU6Je48Bc/video.html
Got one of the very first LCI iX3 in the Uk, now done 8k miles and am getting 250m to a charge (warm weather) and 210m in cold weather. Top tip, if you use Eco Pro mode, it uses more energy!!! I have found that comfort mode gives better mileage, think it’s due to acceleration. To get up to speed in Eco, you need to use more power. Changed from X3 M40d and wouldn’t change back. I loved my old one, but the iX3 is another level.
Tell me you failed physics without telling me 😂
Hello Carl. How's things? How's the iX3 and how's the reliability? Any issues?
Hi, sorry for the slow reply, I didn't see the message till this morning, Yep, still loving it, Not got bored at all, and that not like me. ;) and no issues at all so far.
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy Thanks, Carl. And congratulations on creating that positive energy and vibe in your academy. It's great, esp for the youngters
@@faradaycool4058 thank you 🙏 very kind of you to say. Appreciate the support 🙏
this car is the smartest choice today. rz450e will be the only real competition for ix3
Agreed there.
What about navi? Spoken instructions clash with radio since radio does not automatically mute. Any solution?
Not used Navi personally!?
What that? I hold down the mic 🎤 botton on the steering wheel. Find works best as it activates Siri
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy on my GLC navi instructions: “turn left in 200 yards” automatically caused the radio to mute. Doesn’t seem to happen on the iX3.
@@michaelwales8161 You can set if you want the radio to mute during voice directions or not; and you can set the volume for either separately. I prefer to have the radio not muted and have the satnav voice rather loud. Otherwise it always talks over the best parts in the radio! 😅
If you are making the decision today, would you choose it over model Y?
Personally for me! Yes 100%
My main reason are.
I don’t like the look of the Y.
Very bland and boring inside.
Doesn’t drive as well for me.
But if range, 0-60 and gadgets is what your after then I believe the Y is the better buy.
Of course the is my personal view and others will dis like the IX3.
Regarding regen mode: I'm used to the one-pedal driving ("B" mode) in other electric cars, so I'm using it all the time. If you're cruising on the highway, then you use the cruise control anyways, and all other times finding the "neutral" spot on the gas pedal is not too hard, so you can still sail while resting your foot in this position. Although I have to admit this neutral zone on iX3 is quite a bit narrower than on Tesla.
One thing I especially like about the "B" mode is that it implies Auto-Hold. The Auto-Hold without "B" on iX3 is basically useless and scary, so I actually never use it. It's either "B" and implicit Auto-Hold, or no Auto-Hold at all.
An additional benefit of driving in the "B" mode is that when you actually need to break hard in an emergency condition, the car starts slowing down the moment you lift off gas, a few milliseconds before you hit the brake pedal. Depending on the speed, these milliseconds can be a difference between hitting something hard or stopping directly in front of it. This one alone is actually worth it to keep driving in this mode. Unless you do left foot braking, which would typically mean you're a sports/track driver and know what you're doing anyways :)
Yep 100% agreed, Not done to much motor way as of yet, but getting use to it more now ;)
Who else misses properly neutral reviews? Thanks Carl very revealing.
Thank you David 🙏 appreciate it buddy
Test driving one on Saturday as a potential replacement for our 2020 Tesla Model 3 LR. Have tested an EQC, ID4 and Enyaq so far and they don’t even come close to the drive of a Model 3 or Model Y. They were all so incredibly dull to drive. Hoping the iX3 is a bit nearer to Tesla and is a viable alternative, as wouldn’t mind a change from Tesla.
I’ve not driven a 3LR, so I can’t compare. I hear there a beast, but as far as the IX3 goes. I can’t explain in it to words, but BMW seem to build cars for “drivers” which is what I like 🤔🔥👌😎
Agree. I was always a BMW fanboy. Had a 328is coupe, a remapped 330d and an i3. Would love another but it has to be electric and have some of the excitement of a Tesla (which is a bit of monster if you mash the throttle).
@@davidwhiteman4649 I think / hope your like it enough. It defo has the BM feel.
The model 3 for me was very “blaaaa” inside, sorry, and didn’t feel great in the bends, well not like the BM.
Me re-leaving my 20’s. Lol.
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy that’s why I’m thinking about departing from Tesla. In 2020 nothing came close for efficiency, range and charging speed so the compromise of a minimalist interior and fairly ugly car was worth it. It’s still ahead of the legacy car makers for efficiency and range but the gap is not that big now so the compromises with a Tesla may not be worth it any more.
Hello hello, iX3 people. Any reliability issues so far? Software, electronics? Was the summer tolerable with the massive glass roof covered up? Thanks
Hi, I’ve only had 1 engine train issue (which turned out to be a sensor) that took the car straigh away and gave me a brand new IX for a week. So I was happy.
No others issues in the last 5 months. All running nice 👌 love the car.
@@porscheg2 Thanks Carl
Do you still have the car? If so what range are you getting now?
Contemplating one currently, get 320-400miles on a tank of fuel at present, would be happy with 250ish on an EV.
Really don't like the look of the Tesla's.
Yep still have the car, still living it.
On a run I’m still getting 250 a charge.
On my weeks round town 190/210. But I do have a heavy foot 🦶 so I’m told 🫣
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy I don't suppose you get snow in Hastings?
@@PhasesOfIronCarbon We do yes, All of about 2 days a year, and it was pretty good, much better than my wifes motor.
The wife has an M Sport Pro on order. When you get 250 miles range, do you use the A/C?
@@PhasesOfIronCarbon Yes I do. When it’s warm and driving nicely (ish). 😂 drops down in the winter a little.
Best video I’ve seen so far. Awnsered everything I wanted
Amazing, Thank you
Hello! At last! Does the massive sunroof make it feel hot inside the car? And the seats, comfy? Suspension, does it thud over holes in the road? You're getting evils, perhaps not because of the car. It may be your music...Just kidding, don't kickbox and knock me out. CONGRATULATIONS, from Singapore!!
At last indeed ;)
And yes it does, the first week I had it open and felt lovely and open, then the last few days it’s heated up, so had to close it as really did warm the car up.
Seats are very good. Little hard atm, expecting them to soften in time, pot holes, I now love them, when the wife’s in the car 🚗 i aim for them to show off how smooth it is. Lol.
As for my music 🎶, well, can’t please everyone. Lol. I think it was more of the aggressive front end chasing down and silly little Honda ;)
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy "The Hastings Pothole Show". LOL. Thanks and have fun with the upcoming British summer!
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Always had my 8 set to go home 😂
Hi from Australia almost avkut to buy a ix3 pro
2 years in, I still love mine.
I just had an iX3 for 24h as a test drive and that instant torque is something that put a smile on my face every single time.
I used B mode in the city and is amazing in my opinion. In motorways is useless.
Loved the car and I'll most likely order one some time this year.
Amazing thank you 🙏 Great to hear, and yes now I’ve had mine a few months, completely agree. Round town B mode is king. Motor work, 100% turn that off. Found out very quickly over drivers didn’t enjoy the brake lights ever 5 seconds 🫣
£1.20 to charge it? Osprey took 90mins, and cost me £60
Yeah, I was getting it for FREE at ESK and paying £1.20 for parking ;)
The BMW PHEV FEELS BETTER, IX3 is to short in range.
Eventually you will get there and you will have to wait 24h before u can charge !😂
HAHA - with out a doubt.... ;).
@@HastingsKickboxingAcademy for that reason I think this ev tech is a Trojan horse and eventually they will match petrol prices with electricity charging fees
nice thanks a lot
Thanks for your review, I want to ask will this car use up the tire quicker cause it is heavier. Thanks !
Hi, sorry Only just see this message, in short yes, Ive read people getting 15-18K out of a set, which is ok, But I wouldn't go on my experience, I managed to do a set in 9000 miles.