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I Drove Both BMW iX3s... Here's Which One I'd actually BUY

Paragon Cars London

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The all-new BMW iX3 40 goes head-to-head with the BMW iX3 50 to find out whether BMW's latest electric SUV is worth upgrading to. In this in-depth review, we compare the two models side by side, looking at their design, performance, technology, practicality and overall value.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Pricing
01:12 Powertrains
01:40 30-70 Mph Test
02:13 Hands-Free Driving In UK!
06:20 iX3 40 On The Motorway
07:35 Interior
10:07 iX3 Town Driving
11:00 Parking Assist Pro
13:40 Panoramic Vision Display
14:26 Smoothest Stopping Car Ever!
15:02 iX3 40 Real World Performance
16:10 iX3 50 Insane Range
16:48 Decibel Test Results
17:10 0-60 Mph Test
17:54 iX3 40 vs 50 B-Road Driving
21:34 Verdict

20 Comments

@PaulHoward-x6f 1 month ago

Totally agree, get the 50. People rant about you dont need the big battery and the charging infrastructure is getting better, but that’s not the point. The point is with the 50 you can charge at home very low prices and not be ripped off by having to charge publicly at motorway services or charging stations. Having to use these takes away one of the major advantages of an EV the potential low running costs per mile.. I also agree it Futureproof it, battery technology is improving constantly and there will be several step changes in range and battery performance as we migrate towards solid state. Getting the biggest factory with the longest range now protects you as much as possible against severe depreciation when newer models hit the market with larger ranges and similar prices to the current offerings.. it also means you can buy the car and keep it for a long time and it’s not too out of date

@paolorossi8769 2 weeks ago (edited)

Just to clarify, the iX3 40 has the exact same Level 2+ system as the 50 xDrive.Both share the same Neue Klasse hardware. The Motorway Assistant (hands-free up to 80 mph and eye-activated lane change) is fully available on the 40, as long as it has the Driving Assistant Professional pack. The only differences between the 40 and 50 are power and battery size, whilst the tech is identical. Top video otherwise!

@boarderwoz 1 month ago

A brilliant review, I ordered the 40 sport pro as a company lease car. I could only get the 50 in the basic version due to the cost. Not many reviews on the 40, so really appreciate this appraisal. Looking forward to the Nov. delivery, just need a charger fitting now 🙂

@PaulHoward-x6f 1 month ago

The smooth brake system is because for the last second or so of braking it switches to the rear brakes which make it a much smoother stop

@K22MDL 2 weeks ago (edited)

Just watched your video - excellent!!! Well presented and well worth watching. I have a fully loaded iX3 xDrive 50 and somehow got the cost to £74k. Whoops. Only had the car since August 15th and so far very impressed. What I didn't realise until I watched your video is mine is missing Level 2 Autonomous Driving Motorway Assist - which mine doesn't have. Apparently mine was built in June so missed the upgrade which I gather will be available via an ota update. It can't come soon enough as I do thousands of motorway miles. Subscribed.

@darcsentor 1 month ago

Nice review, interesting to hear about x40 model. I’ve got the x50 and loving it so car. Often driving from Worcester to Hayle (cornwall) and the extra range and motorway assistant make it a super relaxing drive. I’m probably the odd out and really love the hud, at night on unfamiliar b-roads having the hud show upcoming corners and how sharp they are really takes the stress out of driving.

Wish the panoramic vision had more widgets, e.g name of song currently playing, weather at destination etc.

Wife learnt the hard way that when parking at car parks the parking sensors don’t always engage.

@bellastaffypearmapearman2666 1 month ago

I got more range anxiety in my m140i lol

@evian_britain 1 month ago

We need to see more Japanese cars on the channel!

I'd like to see a review on the everyday cars we see on the British roads, such as the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Qashqai, Honda CRV and many more!

@MBeggio 1 month ago

happy to have the 50 M Sport, it's just amazing!

@Jaytonick 1 month ago

I went for the ix3, it has the same range as my current which is plenty, but is a bit more efficient. Also, here(switzerland) we are taxed based on the power of the car and the ix3 has already plenty enough for me. The fact it is quite efficient especially allows me to charge a bigger % from my solar panels. Last point is that I see a lot of 300kw chargers in the stops I've made so far, so the ix3 40 will actually charge faster(for a smaller range, but honestly, I've only made one trip where I had to stop more than once with a car with a similar range).

@guillermosrv79 1 month ago

Yes, the extra range of the 50 is definitely worth it.

@chrschtschow 1 month ago

which colour are they?

@CyprusJack 13 days ago

Anybody notice how harsh the ride is on 22’s ? I had one for a couple of hours . 40 on 22” wheels - really surprised at the harshness and jitters of the ride. I’ve had 3 series , 4 series , X3 , X6 in the past , so am used to BMWs , and was unpleasantly surprised by the ride of the ix3 40 with 22” wheels ? Anyone else notice this ?

@Techchambers-d8m 2 weeks ago

Great video , did the car actually took the exit on its own ?

@gregzarro1178 1 month ago (edited)

Motorway assist pack is available on the 40. You have to pay, just like on the 50.

@leej743 1 month ago

I absolutely agree with you 100% . I drove the iX3 40 today and although i had loads of range of where i was going, With the 40 , It is another added thought on your LONG journey.. The 50 is worth the money especially if you came from the previous iX3.. Charging at home is essential 🙏🙏

@manuelteixeira2311 1 month ago

I would go for 50 xDrive because the longer range.

@adriansayer5269 1 month ago

I ordered the 50 and it’s finally due next week … can’t wait!

@theshoe77 8 days ago

Thanks for the review! I’ve got a 40 Msport Pro on order, unfortunately for the EV incentives in Australia, the 50 were over the price cap. I test drove a lot of other EVs, closest call was the Polestar 4, which was a rocket and I loved, but I stuck with a brand I trusted, and felt they’d put a lot of thought into the new model (lot of hate on the interior, but I suspect it will become a triumph over time). Lastly I’m sure I’m not the first, but quick correction they’re not made in Germany - would be curious as to what enthusiasts feel about this or if anyone knows more about quality control in the new Hungarian plant versus the old.

@aumnaad 1 month ago

It would have been far better to compare them for driving nuance between the two. Handling around bends, stability on bumps, turning circle sideway roll etc.