Test drive the BMW's new EV "IX"! Grade is an advanced "XDRIVE50", and the body color is "Aventurin Red"
The new car "IX" is positioned by BMW as "innovative next -generation electric vehicles (EV)".It was released in Japan in November 2021.There are two types of grades, and the advanced "XDRIVE50" reaches 650 km (WLTC mode) with full charge.I often hear voices of anxiety about the EV mileage, but in most cases, IX seems to have no problem.[Photo] The front of "IX".In the EV era, Kidney Grill is alive! IX sells internal and exterior, latest driving support systems, connected functions, etc., but what kind of EV is it actually finished?I have tested.The "IX" BMW car that does not make you feel anxiety about the mileage at all is a unique look that has a "kidney grill", but the EV does not require as much cooling performance as an engine car, so the sense of grill is weakened.However, IX Kidney Grill was a glittering design and was quite noticeable.It seems to be trying to convey the significance of Kidney Grill in the EV era.The room of the test ride is summarized in genuine leather brown named "Castanea".It's a calm shade.In addition, white room colors are also options.Speaking of German cars, there were many black tones that emphasized high -performance running, but IX has created a different image.When you sit in the driver's seat, you will see a long LCD screen next to it.The shape of the handle is a unique shape of hexagonal.When you look at the rear seat, the end of the seat is curved, and there is an atmosphere like a high -quality living room.It is a space that is different from BMW, which has been a traditional joy of running out of the joy.Nearly 10 years have passed since BMW showed guidelines for challenging electrification in the "i3" of EVs and plug -in hybrid vehicles (PHEV), but from the IX interior, the next stage.You can feel the company's intention to proceed.In retrospect, i3 has been developed as "Mega City Victor" in the first place.It is the concept of "EV as a daily foot in a big city."Before the development, BMW tested around the world with a prototype EV with a modified mini (mini), and continued to check what it should be.Following the results of the test, the capacity of the lithium -ion battery installed by BMW on the i3 was 22 kWh.It is almost the same as the Nissan Motor EV, the first "Leaf" (previous type).With a view to long -distance travel, the I3 was the uniqueness of the "range extender car" equipped with a gasoline engine generator.In the late i3, the capacity of the in -vehicle battery was increased, but there was a limit to the amount that could be loaded because it was a small car.IX is an EV that can be used for a wider range of applications.IX grade is "XDRIVE40" (battery capacity 76).6kWh) and "XDRIVE50" (111.There are two types, 5kWh), but the XDRIVE40 has a 450km (WLTC mode) a single charge mileage.In this test drive, I left Tokyo and Shiodome by full charge and turned back in Kisarazu, but because it was a long xdrive50 with a long mileage, I couldn't even try quickly.Really relaxed! If you look at a luxury car, it is impressive that it is a SUV (BMW is positioned as SAV = Sports Activity Vehicle) or car like crossover.was.The driving mode (My Mode) is the standard "Personal" (a so -called comfort mode riding taste), and "Sport" and "EffICient" were selected.Even if you switched to SPORT, it was hard to feel the difference that it was obviously hard, although the riding comfort was somewhat solid in general driving on public roads.Perhaps because XDRIVE50 has air suspension using air spring.The relaxed ride is the taste of a luxury car.Vehicle weight is 2.Over 5t.Nevertheless, it was a four -wheel drive with a motor before and after, and the motor could instantly put out a large torque, so there was no problem, including acceleration from the start, and ran strongly.I tried the accelerator fully open, but even in the Personal mode, I showed off the extra power.The EV seems to have the potential for any model to make it a sports car.The IX has a function to play artificial driving sounds into the room.The tone and volume vary between "Personal" and "Sport".It's a matter of taste, but I felt it was extra sound.Even if you do not convey the power of acceleration to your ears, the power of the motor is enough to feel with your eyes and body.The fierce power in silence is also the charm of EV.With extra sounds, I felt that the luxury atmosphere in the room faded.Given the history of the world -renowned Rolls Lois, even in the history of trying to create a quiet room with engine cars, it is clear that the quietness is a high -end value.It is said that the onomatopoeia of IX can be erased by setting.The total length of the vehicle is about 4,955mm, and the width of the vehicle is about to reach 2m, the width of the vehicle, and the wheelbase is 3m, which is a large car, but it is equipped with a rear wheel steering function, so the minimum rotation radius is.It fits in 6m.Even if the rear wheel changes, there is no discomfort in driving.In the case of a parking lot, he helped his skillful driving.Nevertheless, because the body is large in the first place, it often uses a lot of nerves and slow down on suburban roads and underground parking lots in buildings.However, long wheelbase and 2 comparable to the BMW's highest 4 -door sedan "7 Series".The relaxed riding comfort obtained by the weight of a 5t vehicle has led to the feeling of getting used to driving.Even if you ride a long distance, this will be quite easy.The IX, which strongly impresses comfort, conveys a new BMW border.Although it is a tall SAV, it has high running stability and calm.It seems that the air suspension is also effective.I also wanted to try the feel of XDRIVE40 that attaches a normal suspension.The advanced function is one more step? In the advanced function, the operation by intuition touch is easy to remember, but the switch to select items is installed on a wood -grained console in a white display, so it can be seen depending on the sunshine.Hateful.When operating while driving, I had to keep my eyes on from the front for a long time.If you use a large screen, it would be better to complete the operation by itself, like Tesla "Model 3".The HMI (Human Machine Interface) tailoring is a story not only for BMW but also for the entire German car, but today I have to say that Tesla is still one step.Model 3, which can complete most of the operations with one screen, is so good.I think that car navigation routes that utilize the expansion reality (AR) may also adapt the technology of the same parts as Mercedes -Benz "S -Class", but it is easy to use, including how to express it.isn't it.As you approach the corner, the navigation map screen becomes smaller, and half becomes a camera image and the arrow of AR emerges, but the view of the image is difficult to understand.The arrows indicating the course are too noticeable, making it difficult to check the surroundings.The guide that gives the driver's peace of mind is to first tell which lane to run, and then indicate the turn angle accurately.It also requires not only accurate on the map, but also the accuracy of driving a driving car.In the first place, in Europe and the United States, where the roads were easy to understand since there were no navigation, the need for route guidance was not as high as in Japan, so navigation technology tend to be delayed to Japan.In addition, Germany tends to be delayed from the idea of the United States, an advanced country of IT.I felt the difference from the handling of this AR.It is not important that technology and functions are global or state -of -the -art, but it is a method that gives drivers safe and trust.If the IX is the next generation innovative EV, I think it is still necessary to become a smartphone and deepen research on the user's psychology.Naomori Mihori Mihorinari Born in Tokyo in 1955.After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering, Tamagawa University, he became a motor journalist after participating in racing such as "FL500" and "FJ1600".He has written a wide range of cars, from the technical aspects of automobiles to the relationship with society.A member of the Japan Car of the Year Selection Committee.He is the deputy representative of the Japan EV Club, a citizen organization that considers the spread of electric vehicles.He has authored "Subaru Design" and "Mazda Sky Active Engine Development".
Naori Mihori