First quick feedback of Macan Turbo vs BMW iX

[Fun TC Driving]

Oh my, that is beyond a staggering amount. Ten in total would have been TOO MANY.

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[Dragon Tourniquet]

My car prior to the iX was the Jaguar i-Pace. Really loved how that car handled. But it had this problem where for a lot of people, after a while it would basically put itself into Park (while driving) and couldn't get out of it. Turns out they didn't put enough slack into one of the cables that went to the pall lock actuator, and the torque of the motor under heavy acceleration caused the wires to rip out of the connector. They issued a TSB (not a recall), so if it happened the dealerships would know how to repair it, but no warranty extension. The repair required dismantling the entire front end. So basically they incentivized do acceleration runs from a stop so it would break under warranty.

 

[Yves]

The iX is the single worst electric car I’ve ever had. Literally stopped (completely black screens) in the middle of the highway. Took BMW weeks to tell us they couldn’t replicate the problem. Fast forward several attorney letters later and they bought back the car. Can’t wait for my Macan Turbo.

You are one of the few . look every brand has it’s lemon’s …

 

[DES_MX]

Guys - whoever is claiming worse consumption than iX - give it some time for the car to break in. My efficiency is improving weekly, even the temperatures going down in Europe now with winter arriving. I’m easily averaging 19-20kwh/100km for morning / evening drives to/ from office which is 12km highway and 6km city. So relatively short drive (which doesn’t contribute to efficiency). I didn’t own an iX but I have an i4 M50 and used to own an iX3, and whilst both might be slightly more efficient at low speeds, they aren’t as efficient at higher speeds

 

[DES_MX]

ps this is on Macan4 with 20” aero wheels, so outside of RWD model one of the most efficient makes out there

Guys - whoever is claiming worse consumption than iX - give it some time for the car to break in. My efficiency is improving weekly, even the temperatures going down in Europe now with winter arriving. I’m easily averaging 19-20kwh/100km for morning / evening drives to/ from office which is 12km highway and 6km city. So relatively short drive (which doesn’t contribute to efficiency). I didn’t own an iX but I have an i4 M50 and used to own an iX3, and whilst both might be slightly more efficient at low speeds, they aren’t as efficient at higher speeds

 

[Fun TC Driving]

Our iX M60 is very range efficient, couple of times just over 350 miles. It is well engineered and extremely comfortable. It has lots of room. It is an excellent vehicle for many!

Still, my wife and are looking forward to the end of its lease when we will get a Porsche EV next for the latter’s much better driving dynamics, better steering, smoother ride as it transitions over road imperfections, not having an iPad-like screen, e.g., overall being an exciting Porsche sports vehicle.

To each their own.

 

[Yves]

Our iX M60 is very range efficient, couple of times just over 350 miles. It is well engineered and extremely comfortable. It has lots of room. It is an excellent vehicle for many!

Still, my wife and are looking forward to the end of its lease when we will get a Porsche EV next for the latter’s much better driving dynamics, better steering, smoother ride as it transitions over road imperfections, not having an iPad-like screen, e.g., overall being an exciting Porsche sports vehicle.

To each their own.

Hmm my iX50 is a smoother ride on 22 inch then my Porsche on 20 inch … The Porsche is way more sporty in every mode, I would call it more firm more direct. On bad pavement it’s a bit too much. I’ve drive the iXM60 once and it lands in between if I remember correctly. In any case they drive both the German way For long road trips we will take the iX, way more relaxing/space.

 

[Sahajesh]

Our iX M60 is very range efficient, couple of times just over 350 miles. It is well engineered and extremely comfortable. It has lots of room. It is an excellent vehicle for many!

Still, my wife and are looking forward to the end of its lease when we will get a Porsche EV next for the latter’s much better driving dynamics, better steering, smoother ride as it transitions over road imperfections, not having an iPad-like screen, e.g., overall being an exciting Porsche sports vehicle.

To each their own.

And significantly less space.

 

[Fun TC Driving]

Good point, especially for those who need it. The IX has so much front and back seat room. Though no frunk.

However, but my wife and I do not need much space. Just the two of us and maybe once a year for things not purchased and delivered free, we could rent something.

 

[Tomj]

It was above then, not below.

So 21 or 22 minutes make a difference for you - really?

 

[prime]

I couldn’t get past the looks of the bmw or the terrible door closing sound with the frameless windows. It made the vehicle feel so cheap. Macan does a way better job with their frameless windows and door closing feel. Honestly even Tesla model y beats out the iX in that area.

 

[grizzler]

We although have both cars- ix and macan. The ix owner is really looking forward to the lease end and the following "downgrade" to the macan. Even with the ix facelift on mind.

 

[Etmaniac]

The two are different cars, each with their own advantages. Hard to compare really. If you want a sporty good looking and driving car, get the Macan. If you want space, efficiency and comfort, get the iX. My wive has the iX, loves it.

 

[Throb]

So 21 or 22 minutes make a difference for you - really?

No, it doesn't. You've misunderstood the point of the post.

If it takes longer to charge something then the time is said to be "above" the time taken, not below. I was just clarifying that, not making an issue over one minute.

 

[Yves]

Frankly the new iX in the right trim looks very good, and 10% better efficiency, if I would have to choose again, the updated iX anytime of the day … today I did a trip of 360km, I had to charge the Macan, the iX I can easily do that without a stop … If the depreciation was not that horrible I would do the trade in / up to the new, even contemplating selling the Macan, but then again 2 iX’s would be stupid.

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